Pitney Bowes Expedited Special Services

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