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Letter and Flat rate packaging does not require official USPS flat rate packaging, but it is still subject to dimension and weight restrictions.
Letters are rectangular envelopes that fall within the following requirements:
If you generate a letter rate with a package that is greater than 3.5 ounces, your rates will only show Priority rates.
Flats are rectangular envelopes that fall within the following requirements: