U.S. Postal Service
Package Testing
®
Instructions: Complete the following steps to have the Postal Service
™
test your
3. Complete the columns below for each package, as applicable.
packaging:
4. Submit all 10 samples with this completed form, to the following address:
1. Provide 10 samples of each package you want tested. The samples must be identical
MANAGER
to the package you want to mail, including the material you use in the package and the
PRICING AND CLASSIFICATION SERVICE CENTER
contents of the package.
90 CHURCH ST, STE 3100
2. Mark each package you want tested in numerical order (e.g., Package 1, Package 2).
NEW YORK NY 10007-2951
Label the 10 samples for each package with the package number and a letter (e.g., 1a,
1b, 1c, 1d, and 1e).
Sample
Package
Single or
2
3
4
7
8
Package
Description and Size
Container Type
Packaging Material
Sealing Method
Addressing Method
5
6
Thickness
Multi-size
1
Number
Definitions
1. Sample Package Number: List in numerical
3. Container Type: The type of container you
5. Thickness: Measurement of how thick the
7. Sealing Method: The type of method you use
order the number for each package you
use for the package (e.g., box, polywrap,
package is.
to seal the package (e.g., heat seal).
submit (e.g., 1, 2, 3). You do not need to list all
polybag, tyvek or other type of envelope).
6. Single or Multi-size: Note “Y” if you use
8. Addressing Method: How you address the
10 samples for each package.
4. Material: Type of material (e.g., high-density
a multi-size container that can adjust to the
package (e.g., on a label or ink-jetted onto the
2. Description and Size: The dimensions
poly ethylene or polypropylene) of which the
package’s contents (e.g., three bottles of
package).
and brief description of the contents of each
package is made.
different sizes) or “N” if you use a single size
package (e.g., two bottles and printed material
(e.g., two bottles one size).
in poly that is 12" by 6" and has 2" of selvage).
Company Name:
Company Contact Name:
Company Contact Email Address:
Company Contact Address:
Company Contact Telephone Number:
FOR USPS
USE ONLY
®
Date received by Pricing and Classification Service Center:
Date received by Engineering (if applicable):
3683,
PS Form
August 2017