Applying tabs or wafer seals to folded self-mailers/booklets so they stay closed during USPS processing.
Tabbing
Wafer seal closure
Preparation & Production
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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