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39 U.S.C. § 3621 — Applicability; definitions

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  1. (a)ApplicabilityThis subchapter shall apply with respect to—subject to any changes the Postal Regulatory Commission may make under section 3642.
    1. (1)first-class mail letters and sealed parcels;
    2. (2)first-class mail cards;
    3. (3)periodicals;
    4. (4)standard mail;
    5. (5)single-piece parcel post;
    6. (6)media mail;
    7. (7)bound printed matter;
    8. (8)library mail;
    9. (9)special services; and
    10. (10)single-piece international mail,
  2. (b)Rule of ConstructionMail matter referred to in subsection (a) shall, for purposes of this subchapter, be considered to have the meaning given to such mail matter under the mail classification schedule.