Special services that can be used in correlation with Pitney Bowes Expedited ship methods.
What are special services?
Special services can be attached to carrier services (ship methods) on a regular, or one-off basis to meet shipping needs.
Why are special services useful?
Special services are useful for customers who ship items with high value, dangerous goods (hazardous materials), and/or need to fulfill unique client requests when shipping.
- SIG- Signature Required
Description: Do not deliver without a signature.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11. International P60, P63, P90 - ASIG- Adult Signature Required
Description: Do not deliver without a signature of a person over the age of 21.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11. International P60, P63, P90 - RD- Restricted Delivery
Description: Do not deliver without the signature of the person who is the addressee.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11 - ARD- Adult Signature Restricted Delivery
Description: Do not deliver without a signature of a person over the age of 21 who is the addressee.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11 - CERT- Certified Mail
Description: Proof package was sent, delivered or a delivery attempt, and obtain the signature of the recipient.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11. International P60, P63, P90 - REG- Registered Mail
Description: Provides added protection for valuable and important customer and internal mail with evidence of mailing and delivery.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11. International P60, P63, P90 - COD- Collect On Delivery
Description: Package recipients will pay for shipping when package is received.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic besides P11. International P60, P63, P82, P90 - DCR- Delivery Confirmation
Description: Package postage label will include a tracking barcode and number.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services except P06, P10, P11 & P21. International P60, P63, P90 - ELSPL- Print Scan Return Label
Description: Prints a USPS return label.
Supported Ship Methods: P01, P03, P43 - RETREC- Return Receipt
Description: A label that provides evidence of delivery along with info about the recipient's delivery address.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services except P11. - ERETREC- Electronic Return Receipt
Description: An email that provides evidence of delivery along with info about the recipient's delivery address.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services except P11. - INS- Carrier Insurance
Description: USPS will provide insurance for the shipped package.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services, all international services. - PIP- Private Insurance
Description: Insurance for the shipped package will be provided by a private postal insurance company.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services, all international services. - HAZ- Hazmat Flag
Description: Package contains material identified as hazardous.
Supported Ship Methods: P01, P02, P43 - ORMD- Dangerous Goods Code
Description: Items and materials that present a danger when being transported.
Supported Ship Methods: P01, P02, P43 - DGC- Dangerous Goods Code (v2)
Description: Items and materials classified as harmful to living beings and/or the environment.
Supported Ship Methods: P01 - LEAVE- Leave if No Response Endorsement
Description: Package can be left in an unprotected location.
Supported Ship Methods: P05 - REQRET- Return Service Endorsement
Description: Package will be returned either with a new address or simply a notice of non-delivery.
Supported Ship Methods: P05 - ADDRFIX- Address Correction Endorsement
Description: Helps to identify if the addressee of the package has moved.
Supported Ship Methods: P01, P03, P43 - HND- Special Handling Flag
Description: Special handling provides preferential handling, but not preferential delivery, to the extent practicable in the dispatch and transformation.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services except P11. - HFRAG- Special Handling - Fragile
Description: Additional care for plants, animals, and sensitive items and merchandise.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services except P11. - HPERISH- Special Handling - Perishable
Description: Handling of food items such as refrigerated and frozen foods that could be spoiled in a short time.
Supported Ship Methods: All domestic services except P01, P02, P11, P43, P46
