1.0 Introduction

This document contains a Reference Guide to the Rate Calculator APIs, RateV4 and IntlRateV2. See the Developer's Guide to learn the administrative process for gaining access to the Web Tools APIs as well as the basic mechanism for calling the APIs and processing the results. The Developer’s Guide also contains information on testing and troubleshooting.

Nota: The Request Parameter sections present the XML input tags for generating live requests along with the restrictions on the values allowed. An error message will be returned if an incorrect value is entered. Also, be aware of the maximum character amounts allowed for some tags. If the user enters more than those amounts, an error will not be generated. Web Tools will simply pass in the characters up to the maximum amount allowed and disregard the rest. This is important since the resulting value could prevent a correct response.

When building the XML request, pay particular attention to the order and case for tags. An error message will be returned if an incorrect value is entered. Remember that all data and attribute values in this document are for illustration purposes and are to be replaced by your actual values. For instance, a line of sample code may be:

In this instance, you will replace “2” with the weight in pounds for the package.

1.1 Before you get started:

For information on registering and getting started with Web Tools, please refer to the Step-By-Step guide found on the Web Tools Technical Documentation Page. If you need assistance with an error response, contact the USPS Internet Customer Care Center (ICCC) https://Emailus.usps.com/.

2.0 Domestic Rates API - RateV4

2.1 Overview

The RateV4 API lets customers calculate the rate for domestic packages and envelopes given the weight and dimensions of the item. The RateV4 API limits the data requested to twenty-five (25) packages per transaction.

2.1.1 API Signature

Scheme	Host	Path	API	XML
https://	secure.shippingapis.com	/ShippingAPI.dll?	API=RateV4	&XML=(see Tag Descriptions below)

2.2 Request Descriptions

Tag Name

Occurs

Descripción

Tipo

Validation

RateV4Request

Obligatorio

API=RateV4

This API returns the current USPS postage corresponding to the parameters given.

(Group)

RateV4Request / USERID

Obligatorio

This attribute specifies your Web Tools user ID. See the Developer's Guide for information on obtaining your USERID.

Por Ejemplo: USERID="XXXXXXX"

NMTOKEN

RateV4Request / PASSWORD

Optional

This attribute specifies your Web Tools password. See the Developer's Guide for information on your Password.

Por Ejemplo: PASSWORD="XXXXXXX"

NMTOKEN

RateV4Request / Revision

Optional

Set this value to “2” to return all currently documented response fields.

Por ejemplo:

String

RateV4Request / Package

Required repeating up to 25 times

See the RateV4 Service Request chart for valid combinations of the following tags.

(Group)

RateV4Request / Package / Service

Obligatorio

Web Tools validates the entry to one of the service types.

Por ejemplo:

<Service>PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS</Service>

Nota: The use of <Service> = “BPM” is restricted. If access to this service is needed, please reach out to the following email address: webtools@usps.gov.

Nota: For users that want to return all eligible products in a single RateV4 API call, please see details below regarding “All” calls:

<Service>	Descripción
<All>	When <Service> = “ALL”, all eligible retail products will return in the API response.
<Online>	When <Service> = “ONLINE”, all eligible retail and commercial base products will return in the API response. Priority Mail Cubic and Parcel Select Ground Cubic will return when eligible.
<Plus>	When <Service> = “PLUS”, all eligible retail, commercial base, and commercial plus products will return in the API response. Parcel Select Ground Cubic will return when eligible.

String

whiteSpace=collapse
Enumerations=

· ALL

· ONLINE

· PLUS

· FIRST CLASS

· FIRST CLASS COMMERCIAL

· FIRST CLASS HFP COMMERCIAL

· FIRST CLASS RETURNS

· PARCEL SELECT GROUND

· PARCEL SELECT GROUND HFP

· PARCEL SELECT GROUND CUBIC

· PARCEL SELECT DE

· PARCEL SELECT LW

· PARCEL SELECT LW HFP

· PRIORITY

· PRIORITY COMMERCIAL

· PRIORITY CPP

· PRIORITY HFP COMMERCIAL

· PRIORITY HFP CPP

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS COMMERCIAL

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS CPP

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS SH

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS SH COMMERCIAL

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS HFP

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS HFP COMMERCIAL

· PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS HFP CPP

· PRIORITY MAIL CUBIC

· PRIORITY MAIL CUBIC RETURNS

· PRIORITY MAIL RETURNS

· RETAIL GROUND

· GROUND RETURNS

· MEDIA

· LIBRARY

· BPM

· BPM HFP

· CONNECT LOCAL

RateV4Request / Package / Service DelOpt

Optional

This attribute specifies the service delivery option beyond normal/standard delivery. When the service delivery option attribute is indicated, the results returned will satisfy both the mail class and delivery option indicated.

Por ejemplo:

<Service DelOpt="HAZMAT">PRIORITY</Service>

OPCIÓN DE ENTREGA	Descripción
HAZMAT	Materiales peligrosos
PARCELLOCKER	Parcel Locker Delivery
HFP	Hold for Pickup (Retener para recogida)
SUNHOL	Entrega en domingo/Día Feriado;
ESTÁNDAR	Normal Delivery
DESCONOCIDO	Default - will result in current <Service> enumerations being used to determine response.

String

Default = UNKNOWN

Enumerations=

· HAZMAT

· PARCELLOCKER

· HFP

· SUNHOL

· STANDARD

· UNKNOWN

RateV4Request / Package / FirstClassMailType

Optional

Required when:

RateV4Request[Service='FIRST CLASS'] or RateV4Request[Service='FIRST CLASS COMMERCIAL’],

or RateV4Request[Service='FIRST CLASS HFP COMMERCIAL’]

Ejemplo: <FirstClassMailType>LETTER</FirstClassMailType>

Nota: The <FirstClassMailType> tag is returned only if the <ServiceType> submitted is “First Class”. If any other <ServiceType> is returned (Including “First Class Commercial”) the <Container> tag is used.

Nota: Flats are also known as Large Envelopes

String

whiteSpace=collapse

Enumerations=

· LETTER

· FLAT

· PACKAGE SERVICE RETAIL

· POSTCARD

· LARGE POSTCARD

· PACKAGE SERVICE

RateV4Request / Package / ZipOrigination

Obligatorio

ZIP code must be valid.

Por ejemplo: <ZipOrigination>20770</ZipOrigination>

String

whiteSpace=collapse
length=5
pattern=\d{5}

RateV4Request / Package / ZipDestination

Obligatorio

ZIP code must be valid.

Por ejemplo: <ZipDestination>54324</ZipDestination>

String

length=5
whiteSpace=collapse
pattern=\d{5}

RateV4Request / Package / Pounds

Obligatorio

Value must be numeric.

Package weight cannot exceed 70 pounds.

Por ejemplo:

String

maxInclusive=70
minInclusive=0

RateV4Request / Package / Ounces

Obligatorio

Value must be numeric.

Package weight cannot exceed 70 pounds (1120 ounces).

Por ejemplo:

String

maxInclusive=1120.0
minInclusive=0.0

RateV4Request / Package / Container

Obligatorio

Use to specify container attributes that may affect postage; otherwise, leave blank.

Nota: The <FirstClassMailType> tag is used instead of the <Container> tag only if the <ServiceType> submitted is “First Class”.

Nota: When <Service> = “Priority Mail Cubic” and “Priority Mail Cubic Returns” the only valid containers are “CUBIC PARCELS” or “CUBIC SOFT PACK”. It is recommended to pass the largest Cubic dimension as “Length” in <Length> request tag and the second largest dimension as “Width” in <Width> request tag.

Nota: “VARIABLE” is used to denote that a customer is using packaging other than a USPS-produced Flat Rate Box/Envelope or Regional Rate Box”.

Nota: <Container> enumerations: “SM FLAT RATE BAG”, “LG FLAT RATE BAG”, “FLAT RATE BOX” only applicable when <Service>=“Connect Local.”

Nota: When <Service>= “Parcel Select Ground Cubic” only “CUBIC PARCELS” or “CUBIC SOFT PACK” are valid <Container> options. It is recommended to pass the largest Cubic dimension as “Length” in <Length> request tag and the second largest dimension as “Width” in <Width> request tag.

String

whiteSpace=collapse
Enumerations=

· VARIABLE

· FLAT RATE ENVELOPE

· PADDED FLAT RATE ENVELOPE

· LEGAL FLAT RATE ENVELOPE

· SM FLAT RATE ENVELOPE

· WINDOW FLAT RATE ENVELOPE

· GIFT CARD FLAT RATE ENVELOPE

· SM FLAT RATE BOX

· MD FLAT RATE BOX

· LG FLAT RATE BOX

· REGIONALRATEBOXA

· REGIONALRATEBOXB

· CUBIC PARCELS

· CUBIC SOFT PACK

· SM FLAT RATE BAG

· LG FLAT RATE BAG

· FLAT RATE BOX

RateV4Request / Package / Size

Deprecated

Nota: This tag has been deprecated.

<Size> tag and any values within the <Size> tag will not result in an error response and will not impact rates that are returned.

String

minOccurs=0

maxOccurs=1

RateV4Request / Package / Width

Optional

Value must be numeric. Units are inches. If partial dimensions are provided, an error response will return. Length, Width, Height are required for accurate pricing of a rectangular package when any dimension of the item exceeds 12 inches. In addition, Girth is required only for a non-rectangular package in addition to Length, Width, Height when any dimension of the package exceeds 12 inches. For rectangular packages, the Girth dimension must be left blank as this dimension is to only be used for non-rectangular packages.

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference DMM https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/index.htm

Decimal

minExclusive=0.0
totalDigits=10

RateV4Request / Package / Length

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference DMM https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/index.htm

Decimal

minExclusive=0.0
totalDigits=10

RateV4Request / Package / Height

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference DMM https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/index.htm

Decimal

minExclusive=0.0
totalDigits=10

RateV4Request / Package / Girth

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference DMM https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/index.htm

Decimal

minExclusive=0.0
totalDigits=10

RateV4Request / Package / Value

Optional

Available when RateV4Request [Revision='2'].

Package value. Used to determine availability and cost of extra services.

Por ejemplo:

String

minOccurs=0

maxOccurs=1

RateV4Request / Package / AmountToCollect

Optional

Available when RateV4Request [Revision='2'].

Collect on delivery amount. Used to determine availability and cost of extra services.

Por ejemplo: <AmountToCollect>150.00</AmountToCollect>

String

minExclusive=0.0
totalDigits=10

RateV4Request / Package / SpecialServices

Optional

Available when RateV4Request [Revision='2'].

Groups the SpecialServices elements.

Special Services prices and availability will not be returned when Service = “ALL”, “ONLINE”, or “PLUS”

(Group)

RateV4Request / Package / SpecialServices / SpecialService

Optional, repeating up to 10 times

Available when RateV4Request [Revision='2'].

Defines extra services in order to determine price and availability of additional services.

An initial call without the SpecialService tag specified is recommended to determine base availability of special services for each mail class (<Service>).

The extra service definitions are as follows:

Special Service Name	ServiceID
Seguro	100
Insurance – Priority Mail Express	101
Acuse de recibo	102
Collect on Delivery (Cobro a la entrega)	103
Certificado de Envío (Formulario 3665)	104
Certified Mail (Correo certificado)	105
USPS Tracking	106
Signature Confirmation	108
Registered Mail (Correo registrado	109
Acuse de recibo electrónico	110
Registered mail COD collection Charge	112
Return Receipt – Priority Mail Express	118
Requisito de firma por parte de un adulto	119
Entrega restringida con firma de un adulto	120
Insurance – Priority Mail	125
USPS Tracking Electronic	155
Signature Confirmation Electronic	156
Certificado de Envío (Formulario 3817)	160
Entrega Restringida de Certified Mail	170
Certified Mail con Requisito de Firma por Parte de un Adulto	171
Entrega restringida de Certified Mail con Requisito de Firma por Parte de un Adulto	172
Signature Confirm. Restrict. Entrega	173
Signature Confirmation Electronic Restricted Delivery	174
Entrega Restringida de Collect on Delivery	175
Entrega Restringida de Registered Mail	176
Entrega Restringida con Seguro	177
Insurance Restrict. Delivery – Priority Mail	179
Insurance Restrict. Delivery – Priority Mail Express	178
Insurance Restrict. Delivery (Bulk Only)	180
Scan Retention	181
Scan + Signature Retention	182
Servicio de Entrega de Etiquetas de USPS	183
USPS Connect Sunday Delivery (Availability depends on Destination ZIP Code)	447
HAZMAT Services	ServiceID
HAZMAT - Air Eligible Ethanol Package	810
HAZMAT - Class 1 - Toy Propellant/Safety Fuse Package	811
HAZMAT - Class 3 - Flammable Liquid Package	812
HAZMAT - Class 7 - Radioactive Materials Package	813
HAZMAT - Class 8 - Corrosive Materials Package	814
HAZMAT - Class 8 - Nonspillable Wet Battery Package	815
HAZMAT - Class 9 - Lithium Battery Marked - Ground Only Package	816
HAZMAT - Class 9 - Lithium Battery - Returns Package	817
HAZMAT - Class 9 - Lithium batteries, marked package	818
HAZMAT - Class 9 - Dry Ice Package	819
HAZMAT - Class 9 - Lithium batteries, unmarked package	820
HAZMAT - Class 9 - Magnetized Materials Package	821
HAZMAT - Division 4.1 - Flammable Solids or Safety Matches Package	822
HAZMAT - Division 5.1 - Oxidizers Package	823
HAZMAT - Division 5.2 - Organic Peroxides Package	824
HAZMAT - Division 6.1 - Toxic Materials Package	825
HAZMAT - Division 6.2 - Infectious Substances Package	826
HAZMAT - Excepted Quantity Provision Package	827
HAZMAT - Ground Only Hazardous Materials	828
HAZMAT - ID8000 Consumer Commodity Package	829
HAZMAT - Lighters Package	830
HAZMAT - LTD QTY Ground Package	831
HAZMAT - Small Quantity Provision Package	832

Por ejemplo:

</SpecialServices>

Nota: When <SpecialService>= “125” and <Value> is less than or equal to $100, the insurance price returned will be zero (“$0.00”) to reflect baked-in insurance. If <Value> is greater than $100, the insurance price returned will reflect an extra cost since baked-in insurance was exceeded.

String

Enumerations=

· 100

· 101

· 102

· 103

· 104

· 105

· 106

· 108

· 109

· 110

· 112

· 118

· 119

· 120

· 125

· 155

· 156

· 160

· 170

· 171

· 172

· 173

· 174

· 175

· 176

· 177

· 178

· 179

· 180

· 181

· 182

· 447

HAZMAT Services:

· 810

· 811

· 812

· 813

· 814

· 815

· 816

· 817

· 818

· 819

· 820

· 821

· 822

· 823

· 824

· 825

· 826

· 827

· 828

· 829

· 830

· 831

· 832

RateV4Request / Package / Content

Optional

Available when RateV4Request[Revision='2'].

Groups the ContentType and ContentDescription elements.

Grupo

RateV4Request / Package / Content / ContentType

Optional

Available when RateV4Request [Revision=’2’].

Defines the type of content of the package.

String

Enumerations=

· HAZMAT (Deprecated)

· CREMATEDREMAINS

· PERISHABLE

· PHARMACEUTICALS

· MEDICAL SUPPLIES

· LIVES

RateV4Request / Package / Content / ContentDescription

Optional

Available when RateV4Request[Revision=’2’].

Describes the content of the package. Optional but required for ContentType ‘LIVES’.

String

Enumerations=

· BEES

· DAYOLDPOULTRY

· ADULTBIRDS

· OTHER

RateV4Request / Package / GroundOnly

Optional

Available when RateV4Request [Revision=’2’].

RateV4Request [Service=’ Retail Ground’]

Use “true” when shipment contains mailable hazardous materials, live animals and other “surface-only” items.

Boolean

Enumerations=

· true

· false

RateV4Request / Package / SortBy

Optional

Available when RateV4Request [Revision='2'].

Returns all mailing services available based on item shape. When specified, value in <Container> is ignored.

Available when:

RateV4Request[Service='ALL'] RateV4Request[Service='ONLINE']

Por ejemplo:

<SortBy>PACKAGE</SortBy>

String

Enumerations=

· LETTER

· LARGEENVELOPE

· PACKAGE

· FLATRATE

RateV4Request / Package / Machinable

Optional

RateV4Request/Machinable is required when:

RateV4Request[Service='FIRST CLASS' and (FirstClassMailType='LETTER' or FirstClassMailType='FLAT')]

RateV4Request[Service='Retail Ground’] RateV4Request[Service='ALL'] RateV4Request[Service='ONLINE']

If false, First Class Mail Letters and Flats will not be returned.

Por ejemplo:

<Machinable>verdadero</Machinable>

Boolean

whiteSpace=collapse

Enumerations=

· true

· false

RateV4Request / Package / ReturnLocations

Optional

Include Dropoff Locations in Response if available. Requires "ShipDate" tag.

Boolean

Enumerations=

· true

· false

RateV4Request / Package / ReturnServiceInfo

Optional

If a value of “True” is indicated in the request then the response will include the <ServiceInformation> tag containing mail service specific information

Boolean

Enumerations=

· true

· false

RateV4Request / Package / DropOffTime

Optional

Time Package Will Be Mailed. Enter drop off time in format: HH:mm, such as 13:45.

Inclusion of Drop Off Time will result increased accuracy of <CommitmentName> and <CommitmentDate> in the response for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express variants.

Por ejemplo:

String

RateV4Request / Package / ShipDate

Optional

Date Package Will Be Mailed. Ship date may be today plus 0 to 3 days in advance. Enter the date in format: yyyy-mm-dd, such as 2013-07-28.

Inclusion of Ship Date will result in <CommitmentName> and <CommitmentDate> in the response for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express variants

Por ejemplo:

String

pattern=\d{2}-[a-zA-z]{3}-\d{4}

RateV4Request / Package / ShipDate Option

Optional

The value of this attribute specifies how the RateV4Response will structure the ShipDate Commitment data elements.

EMSH stands for Express Mail Sunday/Holiday and will return that response structure when used.

When HFP (Hold For Pickup) is used, an additional <CommitmentTime> element is returned and the Hold For Pickup response structure is used.

Por ejemplo:

String

Default = EMSH

Enumerations=

· EMSH

· HFP

RateV4Request / Package / ReturnDimensionalWeight

Optional

This tag must be explicitly set to “true” for dimensional weight to be returned in the xml response.

Boolean

Enumerations=

· true

· false

RateV4Request / Package /TrackingRetentionPeriod

Optional

Used to determine period of Retention for tracking data

String

minOccurs=0

maxOccurs=1

RateV4Request / Package / SortationLevel

Conditionally Required

Nota: Required when <Service> = “Parcel Select DE” or “Parcel Select LW”.

Clasificación	Descripción
3D	3-Digit
5D	5-Digit
BAS	Basic
CR	Ruta del cartero
MIX	Mixed NDC
NDC	NDC
NINGUNA	Ninguna
PST	Preclasificación
SCF	SCG
TBE	EMM Tray Box
TBF	Full Tray Box
TBH	Half Tray Box
TBT	Full Tub Tray Box

Nota: <SortationLevel> is not applicable to USPS Connect Local DDU facilities.

Reference https://pe.usps.com/pricechange for additional details.

String

Enumerations=

· 3D

· 5D

· BAS

· CR

· MIX

· NDC

· NONE

· PST

· SCF

· TBE

· TBF

· TBH

· TBT

RateV4Request / Package / DestinationEntryFacilityType

Conditionally Required

Final Distribution Center before delivery to the customer.

Nota: Required when <Service> = “Parcel Select DE” or “Parcel Select LW”.

Destination Type	Valor
Destination Delivery Unit	DDU
Destination Network Distribution Unit	DNDC
Destination Sectional Center Facility	DSCF

String

Default = NONE

Enumerations=

· DDU

· DNDC

· DCSF

· NONE

RateV4Request / Package /TrackingRetentionPeriod

Optional

Used to determine period of Retention for tracking data.

ServiceID	<TrackingRetentionPeriod>
181	“0.5” (6 Months)
181	“1” (1 Year)
181	“3” (3 Years)
181	“5” (5 Years)
181	“7” (7 Years)
181	“10” (10 Years)
182	“3” (3 Years)
182	“5” (5 Years)
182	“7” (7 Years)
182	“10” (10 Years)

String

minOccurs=0

maxOccurs=1

Enumerations=

· 0.5

· 1

· 3

· 5

· 7

· 10

RateV4Request / Package / ReturnFees

Optional

This tag must be set to “true” for <Fees> to be returned. This tag is used so customers can see what fees apply to their postage.

Boolean

Default=false

Enumerations=

• true

• false

RateV4Request / Package / ReturnHSCodeReqd

Optional

When this tag is set to “Y” for Yes then <HSCodeReqd> will return, which is an indicator for which APO/FPO/DPO destinations will require valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item descriptions because of new international shipping regulatory mandates.

Per international shipping regulatory mandates, shipments to European Union (EU) countries are required to contain a valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item description. Harmonization Code (i.e., HS Tariff Number) must be based on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System developed by the World Customs Organization. To learn more about providing acceptable item descriptions, view the chart below or read the EU’s guidance on acceptable terms at Guidance on Acceptable and Unacceptable Terms for the Description of Goods.

Default= N

Enumerations=

· Y (Yes)

· N (No)

RateV4Request

Obligatorio

(alias)

2.2.1 Sample Request

Request: RateV4

<Service>PRIORITY</Service>

<Machinable>VERDADERO</Machinable>

</Package>

</RateV4Request>

Request: RateV4 Military – APO Example:

<Service>priority mail</Service>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

</Package>

</RateV4Request>

Request: RateV4 Parcel Select DE Example:

<Service>PARCEL SELECT DE</Service>

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

</SpecialServices>

<Machinable>verdadero</Machinable>

</Package>

</RateV4Request>

Request: RateV4 Connect Local Example:

<Service>CONNECT LOCAL</Service>

<Container>CAJA FLAT RATE (TARIFA FIJA)</Container>

</SpecialServices>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

</Package>

</RateV4Request>

Request: RateV4 – Non Standard Fee Example

<Service>TODOS</Service>

<Container>Variable</Container>

<Machinable>Falso</Machinable>

<ReturnLocations>False</ReturnLocations>

<ReturnServiceInfo>False</ReturnServiceInfo>

</Package>

</RateV4Request>

Request: RateV4 – <Service DelOpt> Example

<Size>Regular</Size>

<SortBy>package</SortBy>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

</Package>

</RateV4Request>

2.3 Response Descriptions

Tag Name	Occurs	Descripción	Tipo	Validation
RateV4Response	Obligatorio		(Group)
RateV4Response / Package	Required repeating up to 25 times		(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / ZipOrigination	Obligatorio	Origination ZIP Code from request	String	whiteSpace=collapse length=5 pattern=\d{5}
RateV4Response / Package / ZipDestination	Obligatorio	Destination ZIP Code from request	String	whiteSpace=collapse length=5 pattern=\d{5}
RateV4Response / Package / Pounds	Obligatorio	Package Weight (Pounds) from request	Integer	maxInclusive=70 minInclusive=0
RateV4Response / Package / Ounces	Obligatorio	Package Weight (Ounces) from request	Decimal	maxInclusive=1120.0 minInclusive=0.0 totalDigits=10
RateV4Response / Package / FirstClassMailType	Optional	Appears when RateV4Request [Service='FIRST CLASS']. Por ejemplo: <FirstClassMailType>LETTER</FirstClassMailType>	String	whiteSpace=collapse
RateV4Response / Package / Container	Optional	Shipping Container (appears where applicable: RateV4Request[Service='ALL' or Service='PRIORITY EXPRESS' or Service='PRIORITY'])	String	whiteSpace=collapse
RateV4Response / Package / Machinable	Optional	Machinable (appears where applicable: RateV4Request[Service='ALL' or Service='FIRST CLASS' or Service=’ Retail Ground’])	String
RateV4Response / Package / Zone	Optional	USPS defined distance codes assigned to each origin and destination ZIP Code pairing for every ZIP Code number in the nation. These distance codes, referred to as zones, are designated as “1 through 9"	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage	Required repeating up to unbounded times	Postage tag contains a nested postal rate and service description.	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / CLASSID	Obligatorio	A mail class identifier for the postage returned. Not necessarily unique within a <Package/>. Refer to Appendix A for all domestic CLASSID values.	Integer
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / MailService	Obligatorio	Service Type name	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Rate	Obligatorio	Retail Rate Published Retail Rates are available at our Postal Explorer Price List.	Decimal
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / CommercialRate	Optional	Commercial Rate. Published Commercial and Commercial Base Rates are available at our Postal Explorer Price List. Appears only where applicable for published Commercial and Commercial Base products and when requested via RateV4Request[Service='ONLINE' or Service='FIRST CLASS COMMERCIAL' Service='FIRST CLASS HFP COMMERCIAL' Service='PRIORITY COMMERCIAL' or Service='PRIORITY HFP COMMERCIAL' or Service='PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS COMMERCIAL' or Service='PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS SH COMMERCIAL' or Service='PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS HFP COMMERCIAL' or Service='CONNECT LOCAL' or Service='BPM'].	Decimal
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / CommercialPlusRate	Optional	Commercial Rate. Appears only where applicable for published Commercial Plus products and when requested via RateV4Request[Service=’PLUS’ or Service='PRIORITY CPP’ or Service='PRIORITY HFP CPP’ or Service='PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS CPP’ or Service='PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS HFP CPP’].	Decimal
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / MaxDimensions	Optional	Maximum dimensions for a USPS produced product. Appears where applicable: RateV4Request[SortBy<>’CONTAINER’]	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / ServiceInformation	Optional	Mail Service Information. Appears where applicable: RateV4Request[ReturnServiceInfo=’true’]	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice)	Optional	This choice depends on the RateV4Request / ShipDate / Option attribute. If the attribute is missing or has the enumeration value of EMSH then the original Express Mail Sunday/Holiday structure is used. Otherwise, if the attribute has the enumeration value of HFP, then the Hold For Pickup structure is used. If RateV4Request / ShipDate is not present, then neither choice is returned.	(Choice)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence)	if used: Obligatorio	This sequence consisting of CommitmentDate and Location nodes is mutually exclusive with RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Commitment.	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / CommitmentDate	Required once	Expected Delivery Date: yyyy-mm-dd. Can only returned when ShipDate tag is present in the request.	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / CommitmentName	Optional	Expected Delivery returned in number of days. Ex. <CommitmentName>3-Day</CommitmentName> Inclusion of ShipDate with Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express variants will return both <CommitmentName> and <CommitmentDate> in the response.	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location	Optional repeating up to 200 times	Collection of Dropoff Locations with Cutoff times. Only returned with Express Mail variants, when "ShipDate" tag is present in the request, and the "ReturnLocations" tag is not false. Por ejemplo: <Location> <CutOff>8:00 p.m.</CutOff> <Facility>BUZÓN DE EXPRESS MAIL</Facility> <Street>9201 EDGEWORTH DR</Street> <City>CAPITOL HEIGHTS</City> <State>MD</State> <Zip>20790</Zip> </Location>	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location / CutOff	Obligatorio	Local cutoff time for drop-off	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location / Facility	Obligatorio	Facility Name	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location / Street	Obligatorio	Facility Address	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location / City	Obligatorio	Facility City	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location / State	Obligatorio	Facility State	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / (sequence) / Location / Zip	Obligatorio	Facility Zip	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment	if used: Required once repeating up to 5 times	This node is mutually exclusive with RateV4Response / Package / Postage / CommitmentDate and RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Location. Inclusion of ShipDate with Option="HFP" will return <CommitmentTime>, <CommitmentName>, and <CommitmentDate> in the response in this Hold for Pickup structure.	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / CommitmentDate	Required once	Expected Delivery Date: yyyy-mm-dd. Can only returned when ShipDate tag is present in the request.	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / CommitmentName	Optional	Expected Delivery returned in number of days. Ex. <CommitmentName>3-Day</CommitmentName> Inclusion of ShipDate with Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express variants will return both <CommitmentName> and <CommitmentDate> in the response.	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / CommitmentTime	Required once	Expected Pickup Time on day of delivery. Ex. <CommitmentTime>6:00 p.m.</CommitmentTime>. Must include <ShipDate> Option="HFP" (i.e., <ShipDate Option="HFP">MM/DD/YYYY</ ShipDate> in the request to return <CommitmentTime>.	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location	Optional repeating up to 200 times	Collection of Dropoff Locations with Cutoff times. Only returned with Priority Mail Express Mail variants, when "ShipDate" tag is present in the request, and the "ReturnLocations" tag is not false. Por ejemplo: <Location> <CutOff>8:00 p.m.</CutOff> <Facility>BUZÓN DE EXPRESS MAIL</Facility> <Street>9201 EDGEWORTH DR</Street> <City>CAPITOL HEIGHTS</City> <State>MD</State> <Zip>20790</Zip> </Location>	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location / CutOff	Obligatorio	Local cutoff time for drop-off	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location / Facility	Obligatorio	Facility Name	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location / Street	Obligatorio	Facility Address	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location / City	Obligatorio	Facility City	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location / State	Obligatorio	Facility State	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / (Choice) / Commitment / Location / Zip	Obligatorio	Facility Zip	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices	Optional	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Groups the Special Service elements.	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService	Required, repeating up to unbounded times	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. “SpecialService” contains nested service name, availability, and pricing.	(Group)
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / ServiceID	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Special service ID	Integer
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / ServiceName	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Special service name	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / Available	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Availability of special service. Availability may change depending on special services passed (selected) in request.	Boolean
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / AvailableOnline	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Availability of special service for online only rates. Not all special services have online rates.	Boolean
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / AvailableCPP	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Availability of special service for Commercial Plus Price only. Not all special services have Commercial Plus Prices.	Boolean
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / Price	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Special service pricing. Pricing may change depending on special services passed (selected) in request.	Decimal
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / PriceOnline	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Special service pricing. Pricing may change depending on special services passed (selected) in request. Not all special services have online rates.	Decimal
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / PriceCPP	Obligatorio	Returned when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Special service Commercial Plus Pricing. Commercial Plus Pricing may change depending on special services passed (selected) in request. Not all special services have Commercial Plus Pricing.	Decimal
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / DeclaredValueRequired	Optional	Returned if applicable when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Indicates if special service requires a declared package value (specified in RateV4Request[Value])to determine correct pricing.	Boolean
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / SpecialServices / SpecialService / DueSenderRequired	Optional	Returned if applicable when RateV4Request[Revision='2']. Indicates if special service requires a due sender amount (specified in RateV4Request[AmountToCollect]) to determine correct pricing.	Boolean
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / DimensionalWeightRate	Optional	Dimensional weight retail rate	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / DimensionalWeightCommercialRate	Optional	Dimensional weight commercial base rate	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / DimensionalWeightCommercialPlusRate	Optional	Dimensional weight commercial plus rate	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Fees	Optional	Returns when <ReturnFees> = “true” Dimensional weight pricing will include length and volume fees to account for cost of processing oversized parcels	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Fees / Fee	Obligatorio		String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Fees / Fee / FeeType	Obligatorio	Indicates what type of Fee is being requested: - Non Standard Length Fee - Non Standard Volume Fee	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Fees / Fee / FeeType / FeePrice	Obligatorio	Non Standard Length Fee(s) a. 15" < x < 22" = $0 (for all packages) b. 22" < x < 30" = $2 (for DDU entered packages) c. 22" < x < 30" = $3 (for DNDC/DSCF entered packages) d. 22" < x < 30" = $4 (for all other packages) e. x > 30" = $7.50 (for DDU entered packages) f. x > 30" = $11.25 (for DNDC/DSCF entered packages) g. x > 30" = $15 (for all other packages) Non Standard Volume Fee(s) a. x > 2 cubic feet (3546 cubic inches) = $15 (for all packages) Live Animal Transportation Fee(s) a. $0.20 (for all packages) Nonmachinable Fee(s) a. $0.25 (for all packages)	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Fees / Fee / FeeType / FeePrice / FeeInformation	Obligatorio	Fee Information indicates the fee is <Rate>	String
RateV4Response / Package / Postage / Fees / Fee / FeeType / FeePrice / FeeInformation / FeeInfo FeeInfoType =”PriceType”	Obligatorio	Fee Information indicates the fee is <Rate>	String
RateV4Response / Package / HSCodeReqd	Optional	Returns when <ReturnHSCodeReqd> = “Y” for Yes. When <HSCodeReqd>True</HSCodeReqd> Indicates which APO/FPO/DPO destinations will require valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item descriptions because of new international shipping regulatory mandates. Per international shipping regulatory mandates, shipments to European Union (EU) countries are required to contain a valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item description. Harmonization Code (i.e., HS Tariff Number) must be based on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System developed by the World Customs Organization. To learn more about providing acceptable item descriptions, view the chart below or read the EU’s guidance on acceptable terms at Guidance on Acceptable and Unacceptable Terms for the Description of Goods.	String	Enumerations: · True · False
RateV4Response / Package / Restriction / Restrictions	Obligatorio	APO/FPO Restrictions provided if the Destination ZIP Code is an APO/FPO ZIP Code.	String
RateV4Response / Attributes	Obligatorio	When <ReturnFees> = True, the new Attributes tag will return to show Oversize fees and/or Dimensional Weight fees. Any future package attributes that impact a price returned will be included in the attributes tag.	String
RateV4Response / Attributes / Attribute Key	Obligatorio	Attribute Key: DimensionalWeightR = RetailRate DimensionalWeightCB = Commercial Rate DimensionalWeightCP = Commerical Plus Rate Grande	String
RateV4Response / Package / Error	if used: Obligatorio	Error document (indicates request could not be completed).		See the Error Responses section below.
RateV4Response	Obligatorio		(alias)

2.3.1 Sample Response

Response: RateV4:

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</MailService>

<ServiceName>Adult Signature Required</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Adult Signature Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing (Form 3817)</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certified Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certified Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certified Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Adult Signature Required</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certified Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Adult Signature Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Collect on Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Insurance Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Registered Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Registered Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DeclaredValueRequired>false</DeclaredValueRequired>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>USPS Label Delivery Service</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Signature Confirmation&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Signature Confirmation&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Signature Confirmation&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Electronic</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Signature Confirmation&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Electronic Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>USPS Tracking&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>USPS Tracking&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Electronic</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

</SpecialServices>

</Postage>

</Package>

</RateV4Response>

Response: RateV4 Military APO Example:

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</MailService>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing (Form 3817)</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certified Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Certified Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Insurance Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Registered Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Registered Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Restricted Delivery</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

<DeclaredValueRequired>false</DeclaredValueRequired>

<DueSenderRequired>false</DueSenderRequired>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>USPS Tracking&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

<ServiceName>USPS Tracking&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Electronic</ServiceName>

<Available>verdadero</Available>

</SpecialService>

</SpecialServices>

</Postage>

<Restrictions>B. Other than for PMEMS and the exceptions listed below, a customs declaration PS Form 2976 or PS Form 2976-A is required for all items weighing 16 ounces or more, and for all items (regardless of weight) containing potentially dutiable mail contents (e.g., merchandise or goods) addressed to or from this ZIP Code. Other than the exceptions listed below, all PMEMS mailpieces (regardless of mail contents or weight) addressed to or from this ZIP Code must bear a properly completed PS Form 2976-B. The surface area of the address side of the mailpiece must be large enough to contain the applicable customs declaration. The following exceptions apply to known mailers, who for this purpose are defined as follows:B. Business mailers who enter volume mailings through business mail entry units or other bulk mail acceptance locations, pay postage through advance deposit accounts, use permit imprints for postage payment, and submit completed postage statements at the time of entry that certify that the mailpieces contain no dangerous materials that are prohibited by postal regulations. Such business mailers are exempt from providing customs documentation on non-dutiable letters and printed matter.B. All federal, state, and local government agencies whose mailings are regarded as "Official Mail." Such agencies are exempt from providing customs documentation, except for any items addressed to an MPO or DPO to which restriction "B2" applies. C. Cigarettes and other tobacco products, including tobacco leaves, chewing and pipe tobacco, snuff, and cigars are prohibited, including those that are authorized in Publication 52 under PACT. C2. E-cigarettes and related products (e.g., nicotine liquids, e-liquids, parts, or supplies) are prohibited. D. Coffee is prohibited. E. Medicines (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and supplements) are prohibited when mailed to individuals for human or animal use. This prohibition does not apply when medicines are sent as Official Mail only between specifically designated agencies such as pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. U. Mail addressed to Retirees (Box R) is limited to 16 ounces and up to a 90-day supply of TRICARE medications. This restriction does not apply to mail endorsed "Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped." F3. Replica weapons and inert explosive devices (such as grenades) and weapons parts are prohibited. H. Meats, including preserved meats, bones, skin, hair, feathers, horns or hoofs of hoofed animals, and wool samples whether hermetically sealed or not, are prohibited. M. Fruits, vegetables, live animals, and live plants are prohibited. R. All alcoholic beverages, including those mailable under Publication 52, Part 421, are prohibited. S. Synthetic cannabinoids used to stimulate the central nervous system commonly known as "synthetic marijuana," "K2," or "Spice" are prohibited. F. Firearms of any type are prohibited, except firearms mailed to or by official U.S. government agencies. This restriction does not apply to firearms mailed from this MPO ZIP Code, provided ATF and USPS regulations are met. Antique firearms do not require an ATF form. </Restrictions>

</Restriction>

</Package>

</RateV4Response>

Response: RateV4 – Non Standard Fee Example

<Machinable>FALSO</Machinable>

<MailService>USPS Retail Ground&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</MailService>

<Fees>

<Fee>

<FeeType>Nonstandard Length fee > 30 in.</FeeType>

</FeeInformation>

</Fee>

<Fee>

<FeeType>Nonstandard Volume fee > 2 cu. ft.</FeeType>

</FeeInformation>

</Fee>

</Fees>

<Attribute Key="Oversized">verdadero</Attribute>

</Attributes>

</Postage>

</Package>

</RateV4Response>

RateV4 Response - <Service DelOpt = Parcel Locker> Example

<Machinable>VERDADERO</Machinable>

<MailService>Priority Mail Express&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Large Flat Rate Box Parcel Locker</MailService>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 23-11/16" x 11-3/4" x 3" or 12" x 12" x 5-1/2"</MaxDimensions>

</Postage>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Medium Flat Rate Box Parcel Locker</MailService>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" or 11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"</MaxDimensions>

</Postage>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Small Flat Rate Box Parcel Locker</MailService>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8"</MaxDimensions>

</Postage>

<MailService>Priority Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Cubic Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

<MailService>Parcel Select Ground&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

<MailService>Media Mail Parcel Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

<MailService>Library Mail Parcel Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

<MailService>Bound Printed Matter Parcels Parcel Locker</MailService>

</Postage>

</Package>

</RateV4Response>

2.4 Error Responses

Error conditions are handled at the main XML document level and Package node level. When parsing, it is best to check for an error document first before checking for good data. Error documents have the following format:

<Error>

<Number></Number>

<Source></Source>

<Description></Description>

<HelpFile></HelpFile>

<HelpContext></HelpContext>

</Error>

Where:

· Number = the error number generated by the Web Tools server.

· Source = the component and interface that generated the error on the Web Tools server.

· Description = the error description.

· HelpFile = [reserved for future use].

· HelpContext = [reserved for future use].

Errors that are further down in the hierarchy also follow the above format. An <Error> element may be returned at the top (response) level if there is a problem with the syntax of the request, or if a system error occurs. But if there is a problem with a specific Package within the request, an <Error> element will be returned within the <Package> element that pertains to the specific package ID. Since the RateV4 API allows you to submit multiple packages within a single request document, the response may contain a mix of domestic rate information and

errors. For requests containing multiple package IDs, you need to check if there is an <Error> within a given <Package> element, as well as checking for an error at the top level for example:

<MailService>Priority Mail Express&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt;</MailService>

</Postage>

</Package>

<Error>

<Source>DomesticRatesV4;RateEngineV4.ProcessRequest</Source>

<Description>Please enter a valid ZIP Code for the sender. </Description>

</Error>

</Package>

</RateV4Response>

3.0 International Rates API – IntlRateV2

3.1 Overview

The IntlRateV2 API lets customers calculate the rate for international packages and envelopes given the weight and dimensions of the item. The IntlRateV2 API limits the data requested to twenty-five (25) packages per transaction. For specifications such as package dimensions, delivery information, etc, please refer to the International Mail Manual (IMM) at http://pe.usps.com/.

3.1.1 API Signature

Scheme	Host	Path	API	XML
https://	secure.shippingapis.com	/ShippingAPI.dll?	API=IntlRateV2	&XML=(see below)

3.2 Request Descriptions

Tag Name

Occurs

Descripción

Tipo

Validation

IntlRateV2Request

Obligatorio

API=IntlRateV2

This API returns the current international USPS postage corresponding to the parameters given.

(Group)

IntlRateV2Request / USERID

Obligatorio

This attribute specifies your Web Tools user ID. See the Developer's Guide for information on obtaining your USERID.

Por Ejemplo: USERID="XXXXXXX"

NMTOKEN

IntlRateV2Request / PASSWORD

Optional

This attribute specifies your Web Tools password. See the Developer's Guide for information on your Password.

Por Ejemplo: PASSWORD="XXXXXXX"

NMTOKEN

IntlRateV2Request / Revision

Optional

Set this value to “2” to return all currently documented response fields.

Por ejemplo:

String

IntlRateV2Request / Package

Required repeating up to 25 times

Opening Package tag.

(Group)

IntlRateV2Request / Package / ID

Obligatorio

No restriction on number or type of characters provided valid XML syntax and unique to request.
Por ejemplo:

NMTOKEN

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Pounds

Obligatorio

Value must be numeric. Package weight generally cannot exceed 70 pounds. Maximum Decimal places are 8. Refer to the International Mail Manual (IMM) for weight requirements per country and mail service. The IMM can be found at the Postal Explorer web site.
Por ejemplo:

Integer

minInclusive=0

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Ounces

Obligatorio

Por ejemplo:

Decimal

minInclusive=0.0

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Machinable

Optional

Indicates whether or not the item is machinable. A surcharge is applied to a First-Class Mail International item if it has one or more non-machinable characteristics. See International Mail Manual (IMM) Section 241.217 for more information.

Por ejemplo: <Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

Boolean

default=true

IntlRateV2Request / Package / MailType

Obligatorio

Package type being shipped.

Por ejemplo: <MailType>Package</MailType>

Nota: Airmail M-Bag prices will return for retail pricing when available including when <MailType>=“ALL.” Reference https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immc2_026.htm for M-Bag pricing details.

Nota: When <MailType>= “ALL” is indicated in XML request and a <TrackingRetentionPeriod> value is not specified, the lowest tracking retention period values (i.e., “0.5” (6 months) for ServiceID=“181” and “3” (3 years) for ServiceID=“182”) will be used to return available USPS Tracking Plus extra service options for supported mail services.

String

Default = NONE

Enumerations=

· ALL

· PACKAGE

· POSTCARDS

· ENVELOPE

· LETTER

· LARGEENVELOPE

· FLATRATE

· AIRMAIL MBAG

IntlRateV2Request / Package / GXG

Optional

If GXG rate is desired, then this group must be specified. Note that if this data precludes delivery, due to size or availability of service at the destination, then GXG rates simply will not be returned (not an error condition.)

(Group)

IntlRateV2Request / Package / GXG / POBoxFlag

Obligatorio

Specify as "Y" if the destination is a post office box.

Por ejemplo:

String

Enumerations=

· Y

· N

IntlRateV2Request / Package / GXG / GiftFlag

Obligatorio

Specify as "Y" if the package contains a gift.

Por ejemplo:

String

Enumerations=

· Y

· N

IntlRateV2Request / Package / ValueOfContents

Obligatorio

If specified, used to compute Insurance fee (if insurance is available for service and destination).

Por ejemplo: <ValueOfContents>103.00</ValueOfContents>

String

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Country

Obligatorio

Entries must be from the USPS list of valid countries from the International Country Listings. To access the International Country Listings, go to the Index of Countries and Localities.

Por ejemplo:

<Country>Albania</Country>

String

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Container

Optional

Used to specify a container. When package is a roll, integrators should pass <Container>= “ROLL” in XML request. If package is not a roll, integrators should not populate – label response will assume package is not a roll.

Nota: When <Container>= “ROLL”, errors will return if dimensions provided in XML request do not meet IMM 251.22 requirements. https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immc2_021.htm.

String

Enumerations=

· VARIABLE

· RECTANGULAR

· ROLL

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Size

Deprecated

Nota: This tag has been deprecated

<Size> tag and any values within the <Size> tag will not result in an error response and will not impact rates that are returned.

String

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Width

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference IMM https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/welcome.htm

Integer

minExclusive=0

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Length

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference IMM https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/welcome.htm

Integer

minExclusive=0

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Height

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference IMM https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/welcome.htm

Integer

minExclusive=0

IntlRateV2Request / Package / Girth

Optional

For more details on dimensional weight pricing or dimension validation reference IMM https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/welcome.htm

Integer

minExclusive=0

IntlRateV2Request / Package / OriginZip

Optional

Available when Revision= “2”.

Origin ZIP Code is required to determine Priority Mail International price to Canadian destinations and is used to determine mail-ability of Global Express Guaranteed. When provided, the response will return a list of Post Office locations where GXG is accepted. The Origin ZIP Code must be valid.

Por ejemplo: <OriginZip>20770</OriginZip>

String

length=5
pattern=\d{5}

IntlRateV2Request / Package / CommercialFlag

Optional

Returns commercial base postage.

For example: <CommercialFlag>Y<CommercialFlag>

String

Enumerations=

· Y

· N

IntlRateV2Request / Package / CommercialPlusFlag

Optional

Returns commercial plus postage.

For example: <CommercialPlusFlag>Y<CommercialPlusFlag>

String

Enumerations=

· Y

· N

IntlRateV2Request / Package / ExtraServices

Optional

Available when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'].

Groups the ExtraService elements.

(Group)

IntlRateV2Request / Package / ExtraServices / ExtraService

Required, repeating up to 6 times

Available when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'].Defines extra services in order to determine price and availability of additional services.

An initial rate call without the ExtraService tag specified is recommended to determine base availability of extra services for each mail service.

The extra service definitions are as follows:

Extra Service Name	ServiceID
Registered Mail (Correo registrado	103
Insurance – Global Express Guaranteed	106
Insurance – Priority Mail International	108
Acuse de recibo	105
Certificado de envío	100
Confirmación Electrónica de Entrega Internacional de USPS	109
Scan Retention	181
Scan + Signature Retention	182

Integer

Enumerations=

· 103

· 106

· 108

· 105

· 100

· 109

· 181

· 182

IntlRateV2Request/Package/ AcceptanceDateTime

Optional

Available when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'].

Date and Time the package is accepted by USPS. The AcceptanceDateTime tag along with the DestinationPostalCode and OriginZip is used to calculate the GuaranteeAvailability and also GuaranteeAvailability response tag for PMEI services in Kahala countries. ISO 8601 formatted date.

YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss+/-hh:mm

For example, 2014-01-22T14:30:51-06:00

DateTime

IntlRateV2Request/Package/ DestinationPostalCode

Optional

Available when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'].

Destination Postal Code

The AcceptanceDateTime tag along with the DestinationPostalCode and OriginZip is used to calculate the GuaranteeAvailability and also GuaranteeAvailability response tag for PMEI services in Kahala countries.

String

IntlRateV2Request/Package/ Content

Optional

Used to describe the contents of the package.

(Group)

IntlRateV2Request/Package/ Content/ContentType

Required if Content supplied.

Contains the enumerated description of the items in the package.

“NonnegotiableDocument” and “Documents” both signify mailable non-negotiable documents and are insured automatically for up to $100, though Insurance will not be returned as an extra service. Additional Insurance cannot be purchased.

Any non-document ContentType values are insured automatically for up to $200 and Insurance will be returned as an explicit extra service in the response. Additional Insurance can be purchased for values $200 and greater.

String

Enumerations=

· CrematedRemains

· NonnegotiableDocum

· Pharmaceuticals

· MedicalSupplies

· Documents

IntlRateV2Request/Package/ Content/ContentDescription

Optional

For future use

String

IntlRateV2Request / Package /TrackingRetentionPeriod

Optional

Used to determine period of Retention for tracking data.

Nota: When <ExtraService>= “181” or “182” provided in XML request, a valid <TrackingRetentionPeriod> (see table below) is required otherwise a new error will return to indicate the specified ServiceID and Tracking Retention period combination is invalid.

ServiceID	<TrackingRetentionPeriod>
181	“0.5” (6 Months)
181	“1” (1 Year)
181	“3” (3 Years)
181	“5” (5 Years)
181	“7” (7 Years)
182	“3” (3 Years)
182	“5” (5 Years)
182	“7” (7 Years)

String

minOccurs=0

maxOccurs=1

Enumerations=

· 0.5

· 1

· 3

· 5

· 7

IntlRateV2Request / Package / ReturnHSCodeReqd

Optional

When this tag is set to “Y” for Yes then <HSCodeReqd> will return, which is an indicator for which destinations will require valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item descriptions because of new international shipping regulatory mandates.

Default= N

Enumerations=

· Y (Yes)

· N (No)

IntlRateV2Request

Required once

(alias)

3.2.1 Sample Requests

Request: IntlRateV2:

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Paquete</MailType>

<GXG>

</GXG>

<Country>Australia</Country>

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

</Package>

<MailType>Todos</MailType>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<Container>RECTANGULAR</Container>

</Package>

</IntlRateV2Request></IntlRateV2Request>

3.3 Response Descriptions

Tag Name	Occurs	Descripción	Tipo	Validation
IntlRateV2Response	Obligatorio	Opening document tag.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package	Required repeating up to 25 times	Corresponds to each "Package" node in the request. Each "Package" node will contain either an "Error" node or the rate results.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / ID	obligatorio	Package Identification Number (matches IntlRateV2Request/Package/ID)	NMTOKEN
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Prohibitions	Obligatorio	Prohibitions	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Restrictions	Obligatorio	Restricciones	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Observations	Obligatorio	Observations	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / CustomsForms	Obligatorio	Formularios de aduana	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / ExpressMail	Obligatorio	Express Mail	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / AreasServed	Obligatorio	Areas Served	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / AdditionalRestrictions	Obligatorio	Additional restrictions on items being shipped to destination country.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Content	Optional	Echoes the Content from the request. If the Content request is not populated on the request, this tag will not be returned.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Content / ContentType	Optional	Echoes the ContentType from the request. If the Content request is not populated on the request, this tag will not be returned.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Content / ContentDescription	Optional	Echoes the ContentDescription from the request. If the Content request is not populated on the request, this tag will not be returned.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service	Required repeating up to unbounded times	"Service" tag contains a nested rate and service name.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ID	obligatorio	An Integer reflective of the <SvcDescription/>. Refer to Appendix B for all international Service ID values.	Integer	minInclusive=0
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Pounds	Obligatorio	Weight of package (pounds)	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Ounces	Obligatorio	Weight of package (ounces)	Decimal
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Machinable	Optional	If specified in request this is echoed back if relevant to computed postage.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / MailType	Obligatorio	If specified in request this is echoed back if relevant to computed postage.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXG	Optional	If specified in request this is echoed back if relevant to computed postage.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXG / POBoxFlag	Obligatorio	If specified in request this is echoed back if relevant to computed postage.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXG / GiftFlag	Obligatorio	If specified in request this is echoed back if relevant to computed postage.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Container	Obligatorio	If specified in request this is echoed back if relevant to computed postage.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Width	Optional	Value must be numeric. Units are inches.	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Length	Optional	Value must be numeric. Units are inches.	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Height	Optional	Value must be numeric. Units are inches.	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Girth	Optional	Value must be numeric. Units are inches.	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Country	Obligatorio	Destination Country	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / Postage	Obligatorio	Postage Rate Charged	Decimal
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / CommercialPostage	Optional	Commercial Base Rate. Returned if specified in request.	Decimal
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / CommercialPlusPostage	Optional	Commercial Plus Rate. Returned if specified in request.	Decimal
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices	Obligatorio	Groups the Extra Service elements.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService	Optional, repeating up to unbounded times	“ExtraService” contains nested service name, availability, and pricing. When IntlRateV2Request[Revision<'2'], the only service returned is Insurance.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService / ServiceID	Obligatorio	Extra service ID	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService / ServiceName	Obligatorio	Extra service name	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService / Available	Obligatorio	Availability of extra service. Availability may change depending on extra services passed (selected) in request.	Boolean
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService / OnlineAvailable	Optional	Availability of online pricing for extra service. Availability may change depending on extra services passed (selected) in request. Returns when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'] and IntlRateV2Request[CommercialPrice=’Y'].	Boolean
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService / Price	Obligatorio	Extra service pricing. Pricing may change depending on extra services passed in request. When IntlRateV2Request[Revision<'2'], the insurance fee is fully calculated.	Decimal
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService OnlinePrice	Optional	Online extra service pricing. Pricing may change depending on extra services passed in request. Returns when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'] and IntlRateV2Request[CommercialPrice=’Y'].	Decimal
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ExtraServices / ExtraService DeclaredValueRequired	Optional	Indicates if package value is required to calculate extra service rate. Returns when IntlRateV2Request[Revision='2'].	Boolean
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ValueOfContents	Optional	This echoes back the value provided in the request. This value is used to calculate the insurance fee (ServiceID=1 under Extra Services) or the Insurance Comment explaining why Insurance Fee is not given.	Decimal	pattern=\d+\.\d\d
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / InsComment	Optional	Returned when IntlRateV2Request[Revision<'2'] only. Explains why no insurance fee is returned, one of three reasons: SERVICE means insurance is not available for this service; DESTINATION means that insurance is not available to the given country via this service; INSURED VALUE means insurance is available for the country and service, but not for the given value.	String	Enumerations= · INSURED VALUE · SERVICE · DESTINATION
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / ParcelIndemnityCoverage	Optional	Deprecated. Tag will no longer be returned. Automatic indemnity coverage has been replaced by the baked-in Insurance amounts of $200 or $100.	Decimal	pattern=\d+\.\d\d
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / SvcCommitments	Obligatorio	Service Commitments	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / SvcDescription	Obligatorio	Service Description	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / MaxDimensions	Obligatorio	Maximum Dimensions of Package Allowed	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / MaxWeight	Obligatorio	Maximum Weight of Package Allowed	Integer
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GuaranteeAvailability	Optional once	If the Revision tag >= 2 in the request, the service type is one of the following: Priority Express Mail International, PMEI Flat Rate Envelope, PMEI Legal Flat Rate Envelope, and PMEI Padded Flat Rate Envelope, and the country is a Kahala country, the GuaranteeAvailability tag will display the estimated scheduled delivery date. If not, the tag will contain the estimated scheduled delivery days. The AcceptanceDateTime tag along with the DestinationPostalCode and OriginZip is used to calculate the GuaranteeAvailability and also GuaranteeAvailability response tag for PMEI services in Kahala countries. If an estimated scheduled delivery date is available, the format will be MM/DD/AAAA e.g., 01/29/2014. If an estimated scheduled delivery date is not available, the format will be a String. e.g., 3 - 5 business days to many major markets	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations	Optional	Mailing locations for GXG packages. Based on OriginZip sent in request.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice	Optional	Individual Post Office information for mailing GXG packages.	(Group)
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / Name	Obligatorio	Name of Post Office.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / Address	Obligatorio	Street Address of Post Office.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / City	Obligatorio	City in which Post Office is located.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / State	Obligatorio	State in which Post Office is located.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / ZipCode	Obligatorio	Zip Code of Post Office.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / RetailGXGCutOffTime	Obligatorio	Retail/GXG cut off time at location.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / Service / GXGLocations / PostOffice / SaturdayCutOffTime	Obligatorio	Saturday cut off time at location.	String
IntlRateV2Response / Package / HSCodeReqd	Optional	Returns when <ReturnHSCodeReqd> = “Y” When <HSCodeReqd>True</HSCodeReqd> Indicates which destinations will require valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item descriptions because of new international shipping regulatory mandates. Per international shipping regulatory mandates, shipments to European Union (EU) countries are required to contain a valid Harmonization Code and Content/Item description. Harmonization Code (i.e., HS Tariff Number) must be based on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System developed by the World Customs Organization. To learn more about providing acceptable item descriptions, view the chart below or read the EU’s guidance on acceptable terms at Guidance on Acceptable and Unacceptable Terms for the Description of Goods.	String	Enumerations · True · False
IntlRateV2Response	Obligatorio		(alias)

3.3.1 Sample Response

Response: IntlRateV2:

<Prohibitions>Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (except for jewelry items meeting the requirement in "Restrictions" below); precious stones (except when contained in jewelry items meeting the requirement in "Restrictions" below); and other valuable articles are prohibited. Fruit cartons (used or new). Goods bearing the name "Anzac." Goods produced wholly or partly in prisons or by convict labor. Most food, plant, and animal products, including the use of products such as straw and other plant material as packing materials. Perishable infectious biological substances. Radioactive materials. Registered philatelic articles with fictitious addresses. Seditious literature. Silencers for firearms. Used bedding.</Prohibitions>

<Restrictions>Jewelry is permitted only when sent as an insured parcel using Priority Mail International service. In addition, Australian Customs regulations prohibit importation of jewelry that is made with ivory or from endangered species, such as snake, elephant, or crocodile, that does not have an accompanying Import/Export Permit in relation to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Meat and other animal products; powdered or concentrated milk; and other dairy products requires permission to import from the Australian quarantine authorities. Permission of the Australian Director-General of Health is required to import medicines.</Restrictions>

<Observations>Duty may be levied on catalogs, price lists, circulars, and all advertising introduced into Australia through the mail, regardless of the class of mail used.</Observations>

<CustomsForms>First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: PS Form 2976 (see 123.61) Priority Mail International parcels: PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)</CustomsForms>

<ExpressMail>Country Code: AU Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post Required Customs Form/Endorsement 1. Business and commercial papers. No form required. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. 2. Merchandise samples without commercial value microfilm, microfiche, and computer data. PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). 3. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty. PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Nota: 1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Australia. 2. Priority Mail Express International With Guarantee service - which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee - is available to Australia. Areas Served: All except Lord Howe Island and the Australian Antarctic territories.</ExpressMail>

<AreasServed>Please reference Express Mail for Areas Served.</AreasServed>

<AdditionalRestrictions>No Additional Restrictions Data found.</AdditionalRestrictions>

-<Service ID="12">

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Package</MailType>

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

<Country>AUSTRALIA</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>1 - 3 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>USPS GXG™ Envelopes</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced regular size cardboard envelope (12-1/2" x 9-1/2"), the legal-sized cardboard envelope (15" x 9-1/2") and the GXG Tyvek envelope (15-1/2" x 12-1/2")</MaxDimensions>

<Name>WILKES BARRE P&DC</Name>

<City>WILKES BARRE</City>

</PostOffice>

</GXGLocations>

</Service>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Package</MailType>

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

<Country>AUSTRALIA</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>Wed, Mar 30, 2016 Guaranteed</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail Express International™</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 36", max. length plus girth 97"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Package</MailType>

<Container>VARIABLE</Container>

<Country>AUSTRALIA</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

-<ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International®</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 42", max. length plus girth 97"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

</Package>

-<Package ID="2ND">

<Prohibitions>Articles made of tortoise-shell, mother of pearl, ivory, bone meerschaum and amber (succin), natural or reconstructed, worked jade and mineral substances similar to jade. Canned vegetables, fish, plums and nuts. Funeral urns. Household articles made of tin. Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Pictures and printed matter of pornographic or immoral nature, or which tend to incite crime or juvenile delinquency. Radioactive materials. Saccharine in tablets or packets. Used clothing, accessories, blankets, linen, textile furnishings, footwear and headwear. Watches and clocks.</Prohibitions>

<Restrictions>Articles of gold or platinum, jewelry and precious stones must be licensed by the Algerian Ministry of Finance. Coins, banknotes, negotiable securities, checks and other instruments of payment, may only be imported by the Central Bank of Algeria or approved intermediary banks. Medicines for human or veterinary use, dietetic products, serums, vaccines and similar produce; medical, surgical, and dental instruments and prostheses require prior approval from the Ministry of Public Health and subject to the visa of the Central Algerian Pharmacy.</Restrictions>

<Observations>Import permits or licenses are required for many types of goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.</Observations>

<ExpressMail>Country Code: DZ Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Required Customs Form/Endorsement 1. Correspondence and business papers. PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. 2. Merchandise samples without commercial value and not subject to customs duty. PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). 3. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty. PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Include a commercial invoice in each item. Nota: Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail Express International to Algeria. Areas Served: See the following list for areas served. Adrar RP Ain Benian Ain Defla RP Ain Smara Ain Temouchent RP Alger aeroport Priority Mail Express International Alger Didouche Mourad Alger RP Algiers and suburbs, as well as all main towns of Wilaya (department) Annaba aeroport Priority Mail Express International Annaba Amirouche Annaba-Menadia Annaba RP Arzew Batna RP Bechar RP Bejaia RP Berrahal (Annaba) Bilda RP Biskra RP Bordj Bou Arreridj RP Bordj Bounaam Bouira RP Bou Ismail Boumerdes RP Cheraga Chlef RP Constantine aeroport Priority Mail Express International Constentine Daksi Constantine RP Constantine Sidi Mabrouk Dar El Beida Didouche Mourad Djelfa RP Douera El Attaf El Bayadh RP El-Biar El Hadjar (Annaba) El Harrach El Khroub El Khroub Djeffal Amar El Madania El Oued RP El Tarf RP Fouka Ghardaia RP Guelma RP Haasi Messaoud Hadjout Haidra Hamma Bouziane Hussein-Dey In Amenas Jijel RP Kais Khemisti Khenchela RP Kolea Kouba Laghouat RP Lardjen Layoune Mascara RP Medea RP Mila RP Mostaganem RP MSila RP Naama RP Oran Oran aeroport Priority Mail Express International Oum El Bouaghi RP Relizane RP Rouiba Saida RP Setif RP Sidi Bel Abbes-Sidi Yacine Skikda RP Souk Ahras RP Staoueli Tamanrasset RP Tebessa RP Theniet El Had Tiaret RP Tindouf RP Tipaza RP Tissemsilt RP Tizi Ouzou RP Tlemcen RP Zeralda Zighout Youcef</ExpressMail>

<AreasServed>Please reference Express Mail for Areas Served.</AreasServed>

<AdditionalRestrictions>No Additional Restrictions Data found.</AdditionalRestrictions>

<MailType>Envelope</MailType>

<Country>ALGERIA</Country>

-<ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<InsComment>SERVICE</InsComment>

<SvcCommitments>Varies by destination</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>First-Class Mail® International Letter</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 11-1/2", height 6-1/8" or thickness 1/4"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

</Package>

</IntlRateV2Response>

Response: IntlRateV2 - ReturnHSCodeReqd

<Prohibitions>Coins, banknotes, credit notes or any securities payable to bearer, checks, precious metals (whether manufactured or not), precious stones, natural diamonds, jewels and other valuable articles, and foreign currency are prohibited. Kazakhstan will accept no liability for loss of or damage to such items.Cultural artifactsDeer horns, hooves, and antlers. Explosives and explosive or inflammable substances, pyrotechnic articles (fireworks, etc.). Firearms and bladed weapons or articles of similar construction for civilian service, ammunition, special dual purpose (civilian and military) technical devices, and parts and accessories thereof. Foreign currency. Human organs and/or substances, and blood and blood parts.Implements for fishing aquatic biological resources.Live animals except bees, leeches, and silkworms. Military weapons. Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors, including in drug form.Natural precious stones, waste there of, powder from precious stones, pearls, yellow amber. Nuclear materials and equipment; radioactive materials, fuels and corrosive materials. Originals and copies of military service records, identity cards, and passports. Perishable foodstuffs. Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Plants of any kind and in any form, including seeds.Plant protection products subject to the provisions of Annexes A and B to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants of 22 de mayo de 2001. Poisons, toxic substances of animal origin. Precious metals, alloys, minerals, concentrates, rubble and waste from precious metals. Printed matter, plastic materials, stock footage, photographic material, audio and video material containing propaganda against the political regime and liable to threaten the integrity and security of the State or aimed at undermining its authority, materials that promote war, cruelty, violence and pornography, and materials that promote social, racial, national, religious, genetic or caste superiority. Rare animal and vegetable products and endangered animals and plants. Rare metals, raw materials, alloys, combinations and products. Special technical publications on the covert reception of intelligence.Sturgeon and salmon caviar.Substances harmful to the ozone layer.Tobacco products and smoking mixtures of all kinds.</Prohibitions>

<Restrictions>A certificate must accompany funeral urns containing ashes of the deceased from the licensed crematory or licensed mortuary stating that the ashes are those of the person named in the death certificate.Animals and products of animal origin are subject to authorization from the veterinary control institutions of Kazakhstan.Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or registered First-Class Mail International items, including the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box.Radio-electronic and high-frequency equipment requires authorization by the country's Ministry of Transport and Communications.Recording media (diskettes, video, and audio) require that information be supplied on the type of computer and operating system used for recording.Works of art, antiques, and other valuable objects of art, history, science, or culture require authorization by the country's Ministry of Public Health, Education and Culture.</Restrictions>

<Observations>1. For postal items destined to a private individual within a given calendar month, the total duty-free value limit and weight import limit are as follows: ·From 31 de marzo de 2022, until 30 de septiembre de 2022: 1,000 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. Customs duties apply as follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the amount exceeding 1,000 EUR or at least 2 EUR per kg of the weightexceeding 31 kg (68 pounds). ·Starting 1 de octubre de 2022: 200 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. Customs duties will apply as follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the amount exceeding 200 EUR or at least 2 EUR per kg of the weight exceeding 31 kg (68 pounds).</Observations>

<CustomsForms>First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)Priority Mail International parcels:PS Form 2976-B inside 2976-E (envelope)</CustomsForms>

<ExpressMail>Country Code:KZ Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Required Customs Form/Endorsement 1. Correspondence, business papers, and documents.PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. 2. Merchandise samples without commercial value.PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). 3. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Include the commercial invoice. Notes:1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to receive most goods. 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Kazakhstan. Areas Served: All</ExpressMail>

<AreasServed>Please reference Express Mail for Areas Served.</AreasServed>

<AdditionalRestrictions>No Additional Restrictions Data found.</AdditionalRestrictions>

<HSCodeReqd>False</HSCodeReqd>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>1 - 3 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>USPS GXG&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Envelopes</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced regular size cardboard envelope (12-1/2" x 9-1/2"), the legal-sized cardboard envelope (15" x 9-1/2") and the GXG Tyvek envelope (15-1/2" x 12-1/2")</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>3 - 5 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail Express International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 36", max. length plus girth 79"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 42", max. length plus girth combined 79"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Large Flat Rate Box</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 23-11/16" x 11-3/4" x 3" or 12" x 12" x 5-1/2" Maximum weight 20 pounds.</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Medium Flat Rate Box</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" or 11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Maximum weight 20 pounds.</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Registered Mail</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<InsComment>SERVICE</InsComment>

<SvcCommitments>Varies by destination</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>First-Class Package International Service&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Other than rolls: Min. length 6", Min. height 4", Max. length 24", max length, height and depth (thickness) combined 36" Rolls: Min. Length 4", "Max. length 36". Max length and twice the diameter combined 42"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<InsComment>SERVICE</InsComment>

<SvcCommitments>Varies by destination</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Airmail M-Bag</SvcDescription>

</Service>

</Package>

</IntlRateV2Response><IntlRateV2Response>

<Prohibitions>Antiquities, art fossils, historical documents, numismatic material, specimens of flora and fauna, and similar cultural heritage objects that are significant to a nation's identity.

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver (except for jewelry items meeting the requirement in "Restrictions" below); precious stones (except when contained in jewelry items meeting the requirement in "Restrictions" below); and other valuable articles are prohibited.

Dog collars with protrusions designed to puncture or bruise an animal's skin.

Drugs. Additional information is available at https://abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/list-of-items.

Fruit cartons (used or new).

Fur, including raw, tanned, or processed furs or pelts, and goods that may contain such fur that are derived from domesticated cat and dog breeds.

Goods bearing the name "Anzac."

Goods produced wholly or partly in prisons or by convict labor.

Laser pointers and similar handheld devices designed or adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission level greater than 1 megawatt (MW).

Most food, plant, and animal products, including the use of products such as straw and other plant material as packing materials.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Registered philatelic articles with fictitious addresses.

Replica firearms, including any article that has the appearance of a firearm that could reasonably be mistaken as a firearm.

Seditious literature.

Signal jammers capable of preventing or disrupting mobile telephone and satellite navigation services.

Silencers for firearms.

Tobacco products, including cigarettes and loose-leaf tobacco. Excepción: Cigars. Nota: Although Australia also permits chewing tobacco and oral snuff in amounts up to 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg), the U.S. Postal Service does not permit these types of smokeless tobacco in international mail - see 136.4. Additional information is available at https://abf.gov.au/importingexporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/list-of-items.

Used bedding.</Prohibitions>

<Restrictions>Airsoft (BB) guns that do not have the appearance of fully automatic firearms require prior approval granted by relevant police representatives. The addressee must submit an application to import the item via the police certification test.

Drugs, medicines, and therapeutic substances such as antibiotics, growth hormones, kava, psychoactive substances, and steroids require an import permit from the Australian Department of Health, Office of Drug Control.

Fish or parts of fish, including all species of bony fish, sharks, rays, crustaceans, mollusks, and other marine organisms (but not including marine mammals, marine reptiles, or toothfish), whether fresh, frozen, smoked, or preserved in airtight containers, require an import permit from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).

Jewelry is permitted only when sent as an insured parcel using Priority Mail International service. In addition, Australian Customs regulations prohibit importation of jewelry that is made with ivory or from endangered species, such as snake, elephant, or crocodile, that does not have an accompanying Import/Export Permit in relation to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Knives (such as daggers and throwing knives), throwing blades, or throwing axes require written Police Certification (B709B form or B709X form) from the Australian Police Firearms Registry.

Meat and other animal products; powdered or concentrated milk; and other dairy products requires permission to import from the Australian quarantine authorities.

Permission of the Australian Director-General of Health is required to import medicines.

Raw forms of beans, grains, nuts, rice, and seeds are temporarily banned by the government of Australia.

Nota: Exceptions include the following: Goods that are thermally or chemically processed and preserved; fresh vegetables; oils derived from vegetables or seed; and plant-based raw materials, such as starch, sugar, and pigment. Seeds that may be imported - including flower or food seeds and plant products and seeds for sowing - must comply with importation conditions or be covered by a valid import permit (i.e., a phytosanitary certificate) from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (AWE) before arriving in Australia. The Australian customs and border authority requires that the phytosanitary certificate must include the following additional declaration: "Representative samples were inspected and found free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma (whether live, dead, or exuviae) in Australia's list of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern." This requirement applies to items arriving via all mail classes, including EMS. For more information, see Australia's Biosecurity Import Conditions system at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actions and https://awe.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actions.</Restrictions>

<Observations>Duty may be levied on catalogs, price lists, circulars, and all advertising introduced into Australia through the mail, regardless of the class of mail used.</Observations>

<CustomsForms>First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes:

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)</CustomsForms>

<ExpressMail>Country Code:

Reciprocal Service Name:

Express Post

Required Customs Form/Endorsement

1. Business and commercial papers.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.

2. Merchandise samples without commercial value microfilm, microfiche, and computer data.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

3. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

Nota:

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Australia.

2. Priority Mail Express International With Guarantee service - which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee - is available to Australia.

Areas Served:

All except Lord Howe Island and the Australian Antarctic territories.</ExpressMail>

<AreasServed>Please reference Express Mail for Areas Served.</AreasServed>

<AdditionalRestrictions>No Additional Restrictions Data found.</AdditionalRestrictions>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Package</MailType>

<Country>Australia</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>1 - 3 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>USPS GXG&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Envelopes</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced regular size cardboard envelope (12-1/2" x 9-1/2"), the legal-sized cardboard envelope (15" x 9-1/2") and the GXG Tyvek envelope (15-1/2" x 12-1/2")</MaxDimensions>

<Name>WILKES BARRE</Name>

<City>WILKES BARRE</City>

</PostOffice>

</GXGLocations>

</Service>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Package</MailType>

<Country>Australia</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>3 - 5 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail Express International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 36", max. length plus girth 97"</MaxDimensions>

<GuaranteeAvailability>3 - 5 business days to many major markets</GuaranteeAvailability>

</Service>

<Machinable>Verdadero</Machinable>

<MailType>Package</MailType>

<Country>Australia</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 42", max. length plus girth 97"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

</Package>

Cultural artifacts

Deer horns, hooves, and antlers.

Explosives and explosive or inflammable substances, pyrotechnic articles (fireworks, etc.).

Firearms and bladed weapons or articles of similar construction for civilian service, ammunition, special dual purpose (civilian and military) technical devices, and parts and accessories thereof.

Foreign currency.

Human organs and/or substances, and blood and blood parts.

Implements for fishing aquatic biological resources.

Live animals except bees, leeches, and silkworms.

Military weapons.

Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors, including in drug form.

Natural precious stones, waste there of, powder from precious stones, pearls, yellow amber.

Nuclear materials and equipment; radioactive materials, fuels and corrosive materials.

Originals and copies of military service records, identity cards, and passports.

Perishable foodstuffs.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Plants of any kind and in any form, including seeds.

Plant protection products subject to the provisions of Annexes A and B to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants of 22 de mayo de 2001.

Poisons, toxic substances of animal origin.

Precious metals, alloys, minerals, concentrates, rubble and waste from precious metals.

Printed matter, plastic materials, stock footage, photographic material, audio and video material containing propaganda against the political regime and liable to threaten the integrity and security of the State or aimed at undermining its authority, materials that promote war, cruelty, violence and pornography, and materials that promote social, racial, national, religious, genetic or caste superiority.

Rare animal and vegetable products and endangered animals and plants.

Rare metals, raw materials, alloys, combinations and products.

Special technical publications on the covert reception of intelligence.

Sturgeon and salmon caviar.

Substances harmful to the ozone layer.

Tobacco products and smoking mixtures of all kinds.</Prohibitions>

Animals and products of animal origin are subject to authorization from the veterinary control institutions of Kazakhstan.

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or registered First-Class Mail International items, including the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box.

Radio-electronic and high-frequency equipment requires authorization by the country's Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Recording media (diskettes, video, and audio) require that information be supplied on the type of computer and operating system used for recording.

Works of art, antiques, and other valuable objects of art, history, science, or culture require authorization by the country's Ministry of Public Health, Education and Culture.</Restrictions>

<Observations>1. For postal items destined to a private individual within a given calendar month, the total duty-free value limit and weight import limit are as follows:

·From 31 de marzo de 2022, until 30 de septiembre de 2022: 1,000 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. Customs duties apply as follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the amount exceeding 1,000 EUR or at least 2 EUR per kg of the weight

exceeding 31 kg (68 pounds).

·Starting 1 de octubre de 2022: 200 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. Customs duties will apply as follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the amount exceeding 200 EUR or at least 2 EUR per kg of the weight exceeding 31 kg (68 pounds).</Observations>

<CustomsForms>First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes:

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-B inside 2976-E (envelope)</CustomsForms>

<ExpressMail>Country Code:

Reciprocal Service Name:

EMS

Required Customs Form/Endorsement

1. Correspondence, business papers, and documents.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.

2. Merchandise samples without commercial value.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

3. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Include the commercial invoice.

Notas:

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to receive most goods.

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Kazakhstan.

Areas Served: All</ExpressMail>

<AreasServed>Please reference Express Mail for Areas Served.</AreasServed>

<AdditionalRestrictions>No Additional Restrictions Data found.</AdditionalRestrictions>

<HSCodeReqd>False</HSCodeReqd>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>1 - 3 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>USPS GXG&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt; Envelopes</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced regular size cardboard envelope (12-1/2" x 9-1/2"), the legal-sized cardboard envelope (15" x 9-1/2") and the GXG Tyvek envelope (15-1/2" x 12-1/2")</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>3 - 5 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail Express International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 36", max. length plus girth 79"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Max. length 42", max. length plus girth combined 79"</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Large Flat Rate Box</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 23-11/16" x 11-3/4" x 3" or 12" x 12" x 5-1/2" Maximum weight 20 pounds.</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Insurance</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<SvcCommitments>6 - 10 business days to many major markets</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Priority Mail International&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; Medium Flat Rate Box</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>USPS-Produced Box: 13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" or 11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Maximum weight 20 pounds.</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Registered Mail</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Return Receipt</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

<ServiceName>Scan + Signature Retention</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<InsComment>SERVICE</InsComment>

<SvcCommitments>Varies by destination</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>First-Class Package International Service&lt;sup&gt;&#8482;&lt;/sup&gt;</SvcDescription>

</Service>

<Country>Kazakhstan</Country>

<ServiceName>Certificate of Mailing</ServiceName>

<Available>Verdadero</Available>

</ExtraService>

</ExtraServices>

<InsComment>SERVICE</InsComment>

<SvcCommitments>Varies by destination</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>Airmail M-Bag</SvcDescription>

</Service>

</Package>

</IntlRateV2Response>

4.0 Error Responses

Error conditions are handled at the main XML document level, Package node level, and ExtraService node level. When parsing, it is best to check for an error document first before checking for good data. Error documents have the following format:

<Error>

<Number></Number>

<Source></Source>

<Description></Description>

<HelpFile></HelpFile>

<HelpContext></HelpContext>

</Error>

Where:

· Number = the error number generated by the Web Tools server.

· Source = the component and interface that generated the error on the Web Tools server.

· Description = the error description.

· HelpFile = [reserved for future use].

· HelpContext = [reserved for future use].

Errors that are further down in the hierarchy also follow the above format.

An <Error> element may be returned at the top (response) level if there is a problem with the syntax of the request, or if a system error occurs. But if there is a problem with a specific Package or ExtraService within the request, an <Error> element will be returned within the <Package> or <ExtraService> element that pertains to the specific package ID. Since the IntlRateV2 API allows you to submit multiple packages within a single request document, the response may contain a mix of international rate information and errors. For requests containing multiple package IDs, you need to check if there is an <Error> within a given <Package> or <ExtraService> element, as well as checking for an error at the top level for example:

<Prohibitions>Sample</Prohibitions>

<Restrictions>Sample</Restrictions>

<Observations>Sample</Observations>

<CustomsForms>Sample</CustomsForms>

<ExpressMail>Sample</ExpressMail>

<AreasServed>Sample</AreasServed>

<AdditionalRestrictions>Sample</AdditionalRestrictions>

<MailType>Postcard</MailType>

<Country>ALBANIA</Country>

<InsComment>SERVICE</InsComment>

<SvcCommitments>Varies by destination</SvcCommitments>

<SvcDescription>First-Class Mail&lt;sup&gt;&#174;&lt;/sup&gt; International Postcard</SvcDescription>

<MaxDimensions>Maximum size 6" length x 4-1/4" height</MaxDimensions>

</Service>

</Package>

<Error>

<Source>IntlPostage;clsIntlPostage.CalcAllPostageDimensionsXML;IntlRateV2.ProcessRequest</Source>

<Description>Invalid International Mail Type</Description>

</Error>

</Package>

</IntlRateV2Response>

5.0 Appendix A – RateV4 CLASSID Values

CLASSID	servicios de envío
0	First-Class Mail<sup>®</sup> Stamped Letter
0	First-Class Mail<sup>®</sup> Metered Letter
0	First-Class Mail<sup>®</sup> Large Envelope
0	First-Class Mail<sup>®</sup> Postcards
0	First-Class Package Service - Retail<sup>™</sup>
1	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup>
2	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Hold For Pickup
3	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup>
5	Material impreso encuadernado - Encomiendas
6	Media Mail Parcel
7	Library Mail Parcel
13	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Flat Rate Envelope
15	First-Class Mail<sup>®</sup> Large Postcards
16	Priority Mail Flat Rate<sup>®</sup> Envelope
17	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Medium Flat Rate Box
20	Material impreso encuadernado - Planos
22	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Large Flat Rate Box
23	Priority Mail Express; Sunday/Holiday Delivery
25	Priority Mail Express; Sunday/Holiday Delivery Flat Rate Envelope
27	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
28	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Small Flat Rate Box
29	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Padded Flat Rate Envelope
30	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Legal Flat Rate Envelope
31	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Legal Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
32	Priority Mail Express; Sunday/Holiday Delivery Legal Flat Rate Envelope
33	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Hold For Pickup
34	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Large Flat Rate Box Hold For Pickup
35	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Medium Flat Rate Box Hold For Pickup
36	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Small Flat Rate Box Hold For Pickup
37	Priority Mail Flat Rate<sup>®</sup> Envelope Hold For Pickup
38	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope
39	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
40	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Window Flat Rate Envelope
41	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Window Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
42	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Small Flat Rate Envelope
43	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Small Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
44	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Legal Flat Rate Envelope
45	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Legal Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
46	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Padded Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
53	First-Class<sup>™</sup> Package Service Hold For Pickup
61	First-Class<sup>™</sup> Package Servic
62	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Padded Flat Rate Envelope
63	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Padded Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup
64	Priority Mail Express; Sunday/Holiday Delivery Padded Flat Rate Envelope
77	Parcel Select Ground<sup>™</sup>
78	First-Class Mail; Metered Letter
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels 5-Digit
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels 5-Digit
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels NDC
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels NDC
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels Mixed NDC
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels Mixed NDC
82	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels SCF
84	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Cubic
88	USPS Connect Local DDU
89	USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Bag – Small DDU
90	USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Bag – Large DDU
91	USPS Connect Local Flat Rate Box DDU
92	Parcel Select Ground<sup>™</sup> Cubic
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DDU
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DDU
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DSCF 5D
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DSCF 5-Digit
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DSCF SCF
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DSCF 3-Digit
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DNDC
179	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DNDC
922	Priority Mail Return Service Padded Flat Rate Envelope
932	Priority Mail Return Service Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope
934	Priority Mail Return Service Window Flat Rate Envelope
936	Priority Mail Return Service Small Flat Rate Envelope
938	Priority Mail Return Service Legal Flat Rate Envelope
939	Priority Mail Return Service Flat Rate Envelope
946	Priority Mail Return Service Regional Rate Box A
947	Priority Mail Return Service Regional Rate Box B
962	Servicio de devolución de Priority Mail
963	Priority Mail Return Service Large Flat Rate Box
964	Priority Mail Return Service Medium Flat Rate Box
965	Priority Mail Return Service Small Flat Rate Box
967	Priority Mail Return Service Cubic
968	Servicio de devolución de paquetes First-Class
969	Servicio de devolución Ground (Terrestre)
2020	Bound Printed Matter Flats Hold For Pickup
2071	Parcel Select Ground<sup>™</sup> Hold For Pickup
2077	Bound Printed Matter Parcels Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels 5-Digit Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels 5-Digit Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels NDC Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels NDC Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Machinable Parcels Mixed NDC Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels Mixed NDC Hold For Pickup
2082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels SCF Hold For Pickup
4001	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> HAZMAT
4010	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> HAZMAT
4012	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Large Flat Rate Box HAZMAT
4013	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Medium Flat Rate Box HAZMAT
4014	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Small Flat Rate Box HAZMAT
4084	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Cubic HAZMAT
4007	First-Class Package Service - Retail<sup>™</sup> HAZMAT
4055	First-Class<sup>™</sup> Package Service HAZMAT
4071	Parcel Select Ground<sup>™</sup> HAZMAT
4092	Parcel Select Ground<sup>™</sup> Cubic HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DDU HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DDU HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DSCF SCF HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DSCF 5-Digit HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DSCF 5D HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DSCF 3-Digit HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Machinable DNDC HAZMAT
4079	Parcel Select Destination Entry Nonmachinable DNDC HAZMAT
4082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels 5-Digit HAZMAT
4082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels SCF HAZMAT
4082	Parcel Select Lightweight Irregular Parcels NDC HAZMAT
6001	Priority Mail Express 2-Day<sup>®</sup> Parcel Locker
6010	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Parcel Locker
6012	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Large Flat Rate Box Parcel Locker
6013	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Medium Flat Rate Box Parcel Locker
6014	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Small Flat Rate Box Parcel Locker
6084	Priority Mail<sup>®</sup> Cubic Parcel Locker
6007	First-Class Package Service - Retail<sup>™</sup> Parcel Locker
6055	First-Class<sup>™</sup> Package Service Parcel Locker
6071	Parcel Select Ground<sup>™</sup> Parcel Locker
6076	Media Mail Parcel Parcel Locker
6075	Library Mail Parcel Parcel Locker
6077	Bound Printed Matter Parcels Parcel Locker

6.0 Appendix B – IntlRateV2 Service ID Values

CLASSID	servicios de envío
1	Priority Mail Express International
2	Priority Mail International
4	Global Express Guaranteed; (GXG)**
5	Global Express Guaranteed; Document
6	Global Express Guarantee; Non-Document Rectangular
7	Global Express Guaranteed; Non-Document Non-Rectangular
8	Priority Mail International; Flat Rate Envelope**
9	Priority Mail International; Medium Flat Rate Box
10	Priority Mail Express International; Flat Rate Envelope
11	Priority Mail International; Large Flat Rate Box
12	USPS GXG; Envelopes**
13	First-Class Mail; International Letter**
14	First-Class Mail; International Large Envelope**
15	First-Class Package International Service**
16	Priority Mail International; Small Flat Rate Box**
17	Priority Mail Express International; Legal Flat Rate Envelope
18	Priority Mail International; Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope**
19	Priority Mail International; Window Flat Rate Envelope**
20	Priority Mail International; Small Flat Rate Envelope**
1	Priority Mail Express International
2	Priority Mail International
4	Global Express Guaranteed; (GXG)**
5	Global Express Guaranteed; Document
6	Global Express Guarantee; Non-Document Rectangular
7	Global Express Guaranteed; Non-Document Non-Rectangular
8	Priority Mail International; Flat Rate Envelope**
9	Priority Mail International; Medium Flat Rate Box
10	Priority Mail Express International; Flat Rate Envelope
11	Priority Mail International; Large Flat Rate Box
12	USPS GXG; Envelopes**
13	First-Class Mail; International Letter**
14	First-Class Mail; International Large Envelope**
15	First-Class Package International Service**
16	Priority Mail International; Small Flat Rate Box**
17	Priority Mail Express International; Legal Flat Rate Envelope
18	Priority Mail International; Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope**
19	Priority Mail International; Window Flat Rate Envelope**
20	Priority Mail International; Small Flat Rate Envelope**
28	M-Bag para Correo Aéreo