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Susquehanna University
Outgoing Mailing Services |
U.S. Postal Service
www.usps.gov
- Express Mail
Guaranteed overnight delivery to most destinations
Delivered 365 days a year
Tracking available at no additional charge
Requires a special label and packaging (Top)
- Priority Mail
Two to Three day delivery
No guarantees on delivery
Tracking available at an additional charge
No special form or packaging needed, but are available (Top)
- First-Class Mail
Delivery in one to seven days depending on location
Postage includes forwarding and return services
All mail sent to our office is processed as First-Class mail unless otherwise noted (Top)
- Media Mail (Formerly known as book rate)
Delivery from one-seven days; although it may take longer
Books, film, manuscripts, videos, CD’s and DVD’s
qualify for Media Mail
The contents cannot contain any advertising (Top)
- Library Mail
Delivery from one-seven days; although it may take longer
The mail must be sent from, to or between libraries, schools, universities or museums
Costs less than Media Mail (Top)
- Additional Mailing Services for U.S. Postal Service Mail
(extra fees apply) (Top)
- Insurance
Protects mail against loss or damage.
May be combined with:
Express Mail
First –Class Mail
Priority Mail
Media Mail
Library Mail
Parcel Post (Top)
- Delivery Confirmation
Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery.
May be combined with:
First-Class Mail
Priority Mail
Media Mail
Library Mail (Top)
- Signature Confirmation
same as above, except also provides a signature
May be combined with:
First-Class Mail
Priority Mail
Media Mail
Library Mail (Top)
- Certified Mail
Provides a receipt stamped with the date of mailing.
May be combined with:
First-Class Mail
Priority Mail (Top)
- Return Receipt
Provides a hard copy proof of delivery with the recipient’s signature as well as the date and time that the mail was delivered.
May be combined with:
Express Mail
First-Class Mail
Priority Mail (Top)
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International Mail
Express Mail/Priority Mail International
Only available to certain countries
New Flat Rate costs regardless of weight
Domestic Flat Rate Packaging can now be used for international shipments
Express Mail Flat Rate Envelopes
Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes & Boxes
First-Class Mail International
The most common and recommended way to send correspondences internationally. Delivery times vary from 7-14 days depending on the destination. ( Top)
Priority Mail International
Delivery takes from three to five days depending on the location. The weight limit per package is four pounds. This service is not available to all foreign countries. ( Top)
Express Mail International
This is the fastest way to send mail outside the United States. Delivery takes two to four days depending on the location. This service is not available to all foreign countries. Tracking is available. ( Top)
Addressing International Mail
All International Addresses should be:
In all uppercase letters
No more than five lines, if possible
Written in English
The last line should list the country only
Do not address mail to “box holder” or “in care of” (Top)
Customs Forms
All foreign mail weighing one pound and over requires a customs form. This includes all military PO boxes. A detailed description of the contents and their value must be noted on the form.
- PS Form 2976 (green form) must accompany mail weighing one pound up to 4 lbs.
- PS Form 2976-A (white form) must accompany mail weighing over four lbs. (Top)
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