Intelligent Barcode Information

In order to receive automation pricing, the United States Postal Service will require all mail to use an Intelligent Barcode beginning May 2011. This rule will apply to all pieces printed previously and held for mailing until after the deadline. To begin your transition to Intelligent Mail, contact your Amidon Graphics Account Manager. For additional information, choose one of the links below:

Questions and Answers

ribbs.usps.gov/OneCodeSolution/USPSIMB_QandA.pdf

- A quick overview of the Intelligent Mail Barcode, what it looks like and how to qualify for automation prices.

Benefits

usps.com/business/intelligentmail/welcome.htm

- Explains the many tracking and information services available through the Intelligent Mail Program

Getting Started

ribbs.usps.gov/index.cfm

- Lists the steps needed to begin using Intelligent Mail

Obtain a Mailer ID

gateway.usps.com/bcg/login.htm

- Required in order to use the Intelligent Barcode Program

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For more information:

On the Forest Stewardship Council: fsc.org

On the Sustainable Forest Initiative: sfiprogram.org

On Bureau Veritas: bureauveritas.com