Introduction

After selecting a tracking number, the user will be directed to the Piece Detail page. This page displays important information on an individual mail piece. This page is broken into ten sections, each displaying different categories of mail piece information.


Piece Detail - Identity

  1. Date Created - This row displays the date and time that the mail piece was created in month/day/year and AM/PM format.
  2. D1Record Internal ID - This row displays a 7-digit code that internally differentiates Detail records from each other. 
  3. Tracking Number - This row displays the eVS tracking number assigned to the individual piece.
  4. Manifest Status - This row displays the status of the SSF the mail piece belongs to.
  5. Electronic File Number - This row displays the identifying EFN of the specific mail piece. 
  6. Transaction ID - This row displays the 12-digit TID this mail piece is associated with, which is used to associate separate SSF manifests together in a single mailing.
  7. Reference ID - If the creator of the job created their own reference ID, it will be displayed in this row.
  8. Customer Reference No. - This row displays the unique identification number that is assigned to the piece owner by the USPS.
  9. Customer Reference No. 2 - If there are two customer reference numbers assigned to the piece, this row will display the additional
    number.
  10. EII Piece ID - This row displays a unique identifying code assigned to a mail piece when it is processed through.
  11. Barcode Construct Code - This row displays a 3-character alphanumeric code that identifies the barcode construct used on the mail
    piece, corresponding to the USPS Barcode Construct codes. Some examples of these codes are:
    • C01 - Commercial Mail - (Nine-digit Mailer ID, 9-digit ZIP Code)
    • T02 - Customer Container Barcode (99M) – (Nine-digit Mailer ID)
  12. Original Tracking No. - If the mail piece is being returned, this field displays the original tracking number under which the piece was
    mailed.
  13. Original Barcode Construct Code - If the mail piece is being returned, this field displays a 3-character alphanumeric code that
    corresponds to the barcode construct originally used on the mail piece.

Piece Detail - Rate Ingredients

  1. Service Type Code - This row displays the 3-digit code that is part of the IMpb, identifying the shipment's mail class and services.
  2. Mail Class - This row displays the postal code representing the mail class of the individual piece, corresponding to the USPS Class of
    Mail codes. Some examples of these codes are:
    • LW: Parcel Select Lightweight
    • FC: First Class 
    • MM: USPS Marketing Mail
  3.  Processing Category -This row displays a single number or character, corresponding to the processing category of the mail piece.
    • 1- Letters
    • 2 - Flats 
    • 3 - Machinable 
    • 4 - Irregular 
    • 5 - Nonmachinable 
    • O - Open and Distribute
  4. Destination Rate Indicator - This row displays dual-character codes depicting the kind of drop-ship being claimed for the parcel.
  5. Rate Indicator - This row displays dual-character codes depicting the rate being claimed for the parcel.
  6. Zone - This row displays how many zones within the United States the parcel will move from its point of origin.
  7. Postage - This row displays the value of the postage needed to ship the parcel from its point of origin to its destination.
  8. Weight - This row displays the weight of the parcel in units determined by the Unit of Measure (#13).
  9. Length - This row displays the length of the parcel in inches.
  10. Width - This row displays the width of the parcel in inches.
  11. Height - This row displays the height of the parcel in inches.
  12. Dimensional Weight - This row displays the dimensional (or volumetric) weight of the parcel in units determined by the Unit of Measure (#13). Dimensional weight is based on a minimum density, and the length, width, and height.
  13. Unit of Measure - This row displays a number that corresponds to the units the used to report the weights of the parcel.    
    • 1- Pounds (lbs)
    • 2 - Ounces (Oz)
    • 3 - Kilo (kgs)

Piece Detail - Delivery

  1. Recipient Name - This row displays the full name of the parcel recipient.
  2. Delivery Address - This row displays the street address of the parcel recipient.
  3. Destination Zipcode - This row displays the zip code of the parcel's recipient.
  4. Destination Zip+4 - This row displays the 4-digit delivery route code, that when added to the destination zip code creates a complete 9-digit zip code.
  5. Destination Delivery Point - This row displays the 11-digit number that identifies the final destination of the parcel.
  6. Destination Facility Type - This row displays a single letter that identifies the type of facility that serves the parcel recipient's area.
    • A - ADCs or Area Distribution Centers
    • B - NDCs or Network Distribution Centers
    • F - ASFs or Auxiliary Service Facilities
    • S - SCFs or Sectional Center Facilities
  7. Destination Country Code - This row displays the two-letter International Mail Country Code of the parcel recipient's country.
  8. Foreign Postal Code - This row displays the destination postal code that is used instead of a zip code in most foreign countries.
  9. Carrier Route - This row displays the four-digit alphanumeric code that makes up the second half of a carrier route code (the first half being the delivery zip code), indicating the group of mailing addresses the parcel destination is part of.
  10. Postal Routing Barcode - This row displays a single number to indicate whether or not there was a barcode indicating the 5-digit destination ZIP code of the mail piece.
    • 0 - No Barcode
    • 1 - GS1-128 Barcode
  11. PO Box Indicator - This row displays an "N" if the parcel is not going to a PO Box, and a "Y" if it is going to a PO Box.
  12. Waiver of Signature - This row will display an "N" if the parcel requires a signature, and a "Y" if does not.
  13. Delivery Option Indicator - This row displays a single digit code that indicates the kind of additional delivery service that was included on the mail piece. This code corresponds to the USPS Delivery Option Indicator Codes table, and some examples of
    these codes are:
    • 1 - Normal Delivery
    • 8 - Holiday Delivery
    • E - Scheduled End of Day
  14. Label Removal Indicator - This row displays an "N" if the label on the mail piece is being used, and a "Y" if it is not being used.
  15. Tracking Indicator - This row displays "01" if the Original Tracking Number (see the "Piece Detail - Identity" section) is included, and "02" if the tracking number is not included. 
  16. Open and Distribute Indicator - This row displays a two-letter code that indicates the mail piece's Open and Distribute mailing variety.
    • EP - Parcels with Electronic Payment
    • PP Parcels with Non-electronic payment
  17. Ancillary Service Endorsement - This row displays the keyword that indicates what kind of service was requested for the parcel.
  18. Address Service Participant Code - This row displays either the mailer's Mailer ID, or a 7-digit code assigned by USPS for traditional ACS mailers.

Piece Detail - Mailer

  1. Logistics Manager Mailer ID - This row displays the MID of the logistics manager for the shipment.
  2. Logistic Mailer CRID - This row displays the 15-digit Customer Registration ID of the mailing facility that generates this SSF.
  3. Mail Owner Mailer ID - This row displays the 9-digit MID of the original mailing facility.
  4. Mail Owner CRID - This row displays the Customer Registration ID of the business that originally mailed the parcel.

Piece Detail - Container

  1. Container ID -This row displays a 6-digit code that identifies a specific container that holds the mail piece.
  2. Container Type -This row displays an abbreviation that correlates to the type of the above container.
    • BL - Truck Bedload
    • OA - Open & Distribute Full Postal Paks
    • OE - Open & Distribute EMM Tray Box
    • OF - Open & Distribute Full Tray Box
    • OH - Open & Distribute Half Tray Box
    • OK - Open & Distribute Half Postal Paks
    • OP - Open & Distribute Pallet
    • OT - Open & Distribute Flat Tub Tray Box
    • PT - Pallets
    • RP - Receptacle
    • SK - Sacks
  3. Container ID 2 - If the mail piece is assigned to multiple containers, the "Container ID" field will repeat for each additional container.
  4. Container Type 2 - If the mail piece is assigned to multiple containers, the "Container Type" field will repeat for each additional container.

Piece Detail - Fees

  1. Extra Service Code 1 - This row displays a three-digit code that represents an extra service that was purchased for the mail piece. This code corresponds to the USPS "Three-Digit Extra Services Codes" table. This row will be blank if there was no extra service chosen. Examples of this code include:
    • 415 - Print and Deliver
    • 852 - Special Handling - Fragile
  2. Extra Service Fee 1 - This row displays the cost charged for the extra service mentioned in the above row. The value is displayed in cents, so $0.75 would be displayed as 000075.
  3. Extra Service Code 2 - The "Extra Service Code" field will repeat for every extra service included on the piece.
  4. Extra Service Fee 2 - The "Extra Service Fee" field will repeat for every extra service included on the piece. 
  5. Value of Article - The row displays the insured value of the parcel if the parcel was insured. The value is displayed in cents, so $200 would display as 0020000.
  6. COD Amount Due Sender - This row displays the amount due to the sender if the parcel is marked for cash on delivery. This value is displayed in cents, so $500.50 would display as 050050.
  7. Handling Charge - This row displays the price of the handling charge that is assigned to any Registered Mail worth more than $25,000. The charge is displayed in cents, so $15.00 would displays as 001500.
  8. Surcharge Type - This row displays a two digit code that represents a surcharge that was assigned to the mail piece. The code references the USPS "Surcharge Type Codes" table. This row will be blank if no surcharge was assigned. Examples of this code include:
    • A1 - DDU Area Surcharge
    • N1 - Nonmachinable Parcel Surcharge
    • S5 - Oversized Surcharge
  9. COD Amount Due Sender - This row displays the amount due to the sender if the parcel is marked for cash on delivery. This value is displayed in cents, so $500.50 would display as 050050.
  10. Handling Charge - This row displays the price of the handling charge that is assigned to any Registered Mail worth more than $25,000. The charge is displayed in cents, so $15.00 would displays as 001500.
    • D6 - Nonmachinable Discount (DNDC Parcel Select) for Special Handling
    • D7 - Nonmachinable Discount (DSCG Parcel Select) for Special Handling
  11. Surcharge Type - This row displays a two digit code that represents a surcharge that was assigned to the mail piece. The code references the USPS "Surcharge Type Codes" table. This row will be blank if no surcharge was assigned. Examples of this code include:
  12. Non-Incidental Enclosure Rate - If the parcel includes a nonincidental enclosure, this row will display a two-digit code that represents the rate being charged for the enclosure, corresponding to the USPS Rate Indicator codes. Examples of this code include:
    • 1B - Parcel Select Extended Coverage 
    • C6 - Regional Price Box A 
    • MB - Mixed NDC Price
  13. Non-Incidental Enclosure Class - This row displays a two-character code that represents the mail class of the nonincidental enclosure included in the mail piece, corresponding to the USPS Class of Mail codes. Some examples of these codes are:
    • LW: Parcel Select Lightweight
    • FC: First Class
    • MM: USPS Marketing Mail
  14. Non-Incidental Enclosure Postage - This row displays the value of the postage used on the nonincidental enclosure included in
    the mail piece. 
  15. Non-Incidental Enclosure Weight - This row displays the weight of the nonincidental enclosure included in the mail piece. 
  16. Non-Incidental Enclosure Category - This row displays the processing category of the nonincidental enclosure included in
    the mail piece.

Piece Detail - Payment

  1. Payment Account - This row displays the account number for the USPS account that will pay for the mailing of this mail piece.
  2. Method Of Payment - This field displays a two-digit code that represents the system being used to pay for the mailing of this
    mail piece. The codes are the following:
    • 01 - Permit System
    • 03 - Federal Agency
    • 04 - PC Postage
    • 05 - Smart Meter
    • 06 - Other Meter
    • 07 - Stamps
  3. PO of Account Zipcode - This row displays the zip code of the post office that issued the method of payment for this mail piece.
  4. Meter Serial No. - If a meter is being used to pay for the mail piece, this row displays the meter's serial number. 
  5. Chargeback Code - This row displays any chargeback code the mailer created for internal record keeping. 
  6. Postage Type - This row displays a letter that corresponds to the type of postage being used on the mail piece.
    • P - Published 
    • C - Customized
    • A - Commercial Plus Pricing
    • B - Commercial Based Pricing
    • R - Retail
  7. CSSC Number - This row displays the customized shipping services contract number.
  8. CSSC Product ID - This row displays the customized shipping services contracts product ID.

Piece Detail - FAST

  1. FAST Reservation No. - This row displays the confirmation number assigned to the mail piece for its scheduled drop-off at a postal facility.
  2. FAST Scheduled Induction Date - This row displays the date this mail piece is scheduled to be dropped off at a postal facility, in YYYYMMDD format.
  3. FAST Scheduled Induction Time - This row displays the time that the mail piece is scheduled to be dropped off at a postal facility, in 24-hour time.

Piece Detail - Return Address

  1. Address - This row displays the street address that the mail piece should be returned to if delivery fails.
  2. City - This row displays the city that the mail piece should be returned to if delivery fails.
  3. State - This row displays the state that the mail piece should be returned to if delivery fails.
  4. Zipcode - This row displays the zip code that the mail piece should be returned to if delivery fails.

Piece Detail - Ownership

  1. Company Name - This row displays the name of the company who originated the mail piece. 
  2. Site Name - This row displays the name of the site at which the mail piece originated.
  3. Shipping Services File ID - This column displays the unique internal ID assigned to each SSF record created. 
  4. H1 Record ID - This row displays a 3-digit code that internally differentiates Header records from each other.