Questions and Answers
What is 'First Class' mail?
What is Priority Mail?
First class mail for items weighing greater than 13 oz to 17 lbs.
What does Second Class mail include?
What is Third Class mail used for?
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What is Fourth Class mail?
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What is mixed class mail?
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What qualifies for Special Fourth Class mail?
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What is Express Mail?
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What is Registered Mail?
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What is Certified Mail?
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What is a Mailgram?
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What is a Telegram?
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What is Special Delivery?
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Study Notes
Mail Classifications Overview
- First Class: For letters and postcards under 12 oz; fast air transport without extra fees.
- Priority Mail: Designed for items weighing between 13 oz and 17 lbs; uses envelopes with green diamond borders for identification.
- Second Class: Pertains to periodicals; includes delivery of newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.
- Third Class: Covers media; handles photographs, catalogs, and printed materials under 1 lb.
- Fourth Class: Known as parcel post; delivers packages and printed items weighing 1-70 lbs, adhering to size limitations of 108 inches, with rates based on weight and destination.
Additional Mail Types
- Mixed Class: Combines a letter with a parcel for delivery.
- Special Fourth Class: Specifically for books and manuscripts; must have at least 24 pages, with 22 being text or illustrations and no advertising.
- Express Mail: Guarantees overnight delivery for most metropolitan areas.
- Registered Mail: Insures first class mail for a specific value, providing additional security.
- Certified Mail: Requires the recipient's signature to confirm receipt and delivery.
- Mailgram: Electronically transmitted messages to a post office, delivered via regular mail.
- Telegram: Messages sent electronically for direct pickup by recipients at telegram services.
- Special Delivery: Offers delivery outside standard hours, including Sundays and holidays, applicable to all mail types except express mail and bulk third class.
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Test your knowledge on various mail classifications through this quiz. Learn about different types of mail, including first class, priority mail, and special fourth class. Understand the specific requirements and features of each category to excel in postal knowledge.