Mail that does not qualify for automation prices, often due to preparation, addressing, barcode, or machinability limitations.
Nonautomation
Non-barcode/non-automation pricing
Mail Classes & Rates
Definition reviewed 2026-07-24. Plavidian reference, written from the USPS Domestic Mail Manual. Final mail classification, postage, and preparation are confirmed after list processing and production review.
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