USPS Updates Rules for Securing Mail Bundles
Published Date: 3/12/2025
Rule
Summary
The Postal Service is updating the rules on how bundles of flats (like magazines or large envelopes) need to be secured before mailing. This change affects businesses and mailers who send flats, making sure bundles stay neat and safe during delivery. These new rules kick in soon and could save time and money by preventing damaged mail.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New Packaging Rules for Mailed Flats
If you run a business or otherwise mail flats (like magazines or large envelopes), the Postal Service changed the rules for how bundles of flats must be secured before mailing. The change is intended to keep bundles neat and prevent damage during delivery, which could save time and money for mailers. The new rules take effect soon.
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