Additionally, when unused metered postage is affixed to a mailpiece, the refund request must be submitted with the entire envelope or wrapper. For those items with postage affixed to a large container (i.e., cardboard box), a sufficient portion of the container with the postage affixed must be included to validate that the item was never deposited with the USPS. The unused metered postage must not be
removed from the mailpiece once applied. Such request for a refund must be made within 60 days of the date on the meter strip.
If the total face value of the indicia is $350.00 or less, the amount refunded is 90% of the face value. USPS may process the refund payment locally via a no-fee postal money order.
If the total face value is more than $350.00, the amount refunded is reduced by a figure representing $35.00 per hour, or fraction thereof, for the actual hours to process the refund, with a minimum charge of $35.00. The postmaster will submit the approved Form 3533 to the USPS Imaging and Scanning Center for payment processing through the Accounting Service Center.
Message Edited by MtnMama on 07-21-2009 11:50 PM
