Physical Standards for Discount Letters and Cards
as referenced from the USPS Quick Service Guide 2006

In addition to shape, the Postal Service classifies mailpieces by the way they are prepared. These classifications are based on how efficiently mailpieces can be processed on Postal Service equipment. The Postal Service classifies letters and cards into one of three categories:

Machinable
Non-Machinable
Automation

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