{ "batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_return_address", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] United States Postal Service (USPS): return address requirements under the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] USPS requires a domestic return address on specific classes of mail (such as Priority Mail or mail bearing ancillary service endorsements), which must indicate where the sender wants the piece returned if undeliverable.", "body": "USPS requires a domestic return address on specific classes of mail (such as Priority Mail or mail bearing ancillary service endorsements), which must indicate where the sender wants the piece returned if undeliverable.\n\nWhat USPS Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) actually says:\n\n“The return address tells the USPS where the sender of a mailpiece wants it returned if the piece cannot be delivered. The sender’s domestic return address must appear legibly on: a. Mail of any class bearing a printed ancillary service request... b. Official mail... e. Priority Mail.”\n\nNote: Governs domestic mailing standards in the US.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/dmm300/602.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-02", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)", "evidence_quote": "The return address tells the USPS where the sender of a mailpiece wants it returned if the piece cannot be delivered. The sender’s domestic return address must appear legibly on: a. Mail of any class bearing a printed ancillary service request... b. Official mail... e. Priority Mail.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "United States Postal Service (USPS)", "topic": "return address requirements under the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "USPS postal regulations", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_pobox_receive_carrier_packages", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Whether a PO Box can receive private carrier parcels", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Standard PO Boxes cannot receive packages from private carriers; only USPS can deliver directly to a PO Box.", "body": "Standard PO Boxes cannot receive packages from private carriers; only USPS can deliver directly to a PO Box.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“Street Addressing: Get a delivery address for packages from other carriers (including Amazon, DHL, FedEx, and UPS); subject to availability and restrictions.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usps.com/manage/po-boxes.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "Street Addressing: Get a delivery address for packages from other carriers (including Amazon, DHL, FedEx, and UPS); subject to availability and restrictions.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS PO Box", "topic": "Whether a PO Box can receive private carrier parcels", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_pobox_street_addressing_definition", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] What Street Addressing is and how it works", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Street Addressing lets a PO Box customer use the Post Office street address combined with their box number preceded by # as their mailing address, enabling receipt of packages from private carriers.", "body": "Street Addressing lets a PO Box customer use the Post Office street address combined with their box number preceded by # as their mailing address, enabling receipt of packages from private carriers.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“With Street Addressing Service, you have the option of using the street address of this Post Office location for your mailing address in addition to your PO Box number.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usps.com/pobox/customer-agreement-for-premium-po-box-service-enhancements.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "With Street Addressing Service, you have the option of using the street address of this Post Office location for your mailing address in addition to your PO Box number.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS PO Box Street Addressing", "topic": "What Street Addressing is and how it works", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_pobox_street_addressing_cost", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Cost of Street Addressing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Street Addressing is not listed as a separate paid add-on; it is a feature of Premium PO Box Service available at qualifying locations.", "body": "Street Addressing is not listed as a separate paid add-on; it is a feature of Premium PO Box Service available at qualifying locations.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“The Postal Service is offering the following services for PO Box customers at this Post Office location: Street Addressing, Signature on File.”\n\nNote: Pricing may vary by location and is published in Notice 123; the Customer Agreement itself does not specify a Street Addressing surcharge.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usps.com/pobox/customer-agreement-for-premium-po-box-service-enhancements.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "The Postal Service is offering the following services for PO Box customers at this Post Office location: Street Addressing, Signature on File.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS PO Box Street Addressing", "topic": "Cost of Street Addressing", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The Customer Agreement PDF does not list a separate Street Addressing fee. It is offered as a feature of the PO Box serv", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_pobox_street_addressing_misuse", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Legal restrictions on Street Addressing use", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A PO Box street address may not be used as a physical residence or place of business in legal documents.", "body": "A PO Box street address may not be used as a physical residence or place of business in legal documents.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“You may not use the PO Box street address option as your physical residence or place of business in Legal documents. Misuse of Street Addressing Service may violate civil and criminal laws and may result in USPS closing your PO Box.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usps.com/pobox/customer-agreement-for-premium-po-box-service-enhancements.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "You may not use the PO Box street address option as your physical residence or place of business in Legal documents. Misuse of Street Addressing Service may violate civil and criminal laws and may result in USPS closing your PO Box.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS PO Box Street Addressing", "topic": "Legal restrictions on Street Addressing use", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_ps1583_cmra_id_required", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ID required to open a CMRA mailbox", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Two types of identification are required for CMRA mailbox registration: one government-issued photo ID and one that confirms the applicant's address.", "body": "Two types of identification are required for CMRA mailbox registration: one government-issued photo ID and one that confirms the applicant's address.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“Two types of identification are required for both the Applicant and, if listed, the Authorized Individual. One ID must be a government-issued photo ID. The second must confirm the Applicant's or Authorized Individual's address listed on this form.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://about.usps.com/forms/ps1583.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "Two types of identification are required for both the Applicant and, if listed, the Authorized Individual. One ID must be a government-issued photo ID. The second must confirm the Applicant's or Authorized Individual's address listed on this form.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "PS Form 1583 / CMRA", "topic": "ID required to open a CMRA mailbox", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Each adult using the PMB must complete a separate PS Form 1583.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_ps1583_cmra_id_retention", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] What the CMRA does with customer ID", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The CMRA uploads copies of PS Form 1583 and ID documents to the USPS CMRA Customer Registration Database and retains them at the business location, available for examination by postal representatives and postal inspectors at all times.", "body": "The CMRA uploads copies of PS Form 1583 and ID documents to the USPS CMRA Customer Registration Database and retains them at the business location, available for examination by postal representatives and postal inspectors at all times.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“The agent uploads the original completed signed PS Form 1583 to the Postal Service's CMRA Customer Registration Database and retains the completed signed copy at the CMRA business location. The CMRA copy of PS Form 1583 must at all times be available for examination by the postmaster (or designee) and the Postal Inspection Service.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://about.usps.com/forms/ps1583.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "The agent uploads the original completed signed PS Form 1583 to the Postal Service's CMRA Customer Registration Database and retains the completed signed copy at the CMRA business location. The CMRA copy of PS Form 1583 must at all times be available for examination by the postmaster (or designee) and the Postal Inspection Service.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "PS Form 1583 / CMRA", "topic": "What the CMRA does with customer ID", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The USPS Privacy Act Statement on the form says information may be disclosed for legal proceedings, law enforcement, con", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_ps1583a_cmra_owner_id", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ID required to operate a CMRA", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A CMRA owner/operator must present two types of acceptable, non-expired identification to the Post Office when registering: one photo ID and one address verification document.", "body": "A CMRA owner/operator must present two types of acceptable, non-expired identification to the Post Office when registering: one photo ID and one address verification document.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“Two types of identification are required. One must contain a photograph of the CMRA owner or manager. One must bear the home address of the CMRA owner or manager.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://about.usps.com/forms/ps1583a.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "Two types of identification are required. One must contain a photograph of the CMRA owner or manager. One must bear the home address of the CMRA owner or manager.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "PS Form 1583-A / CMRA Operator", "topic": "ID required to operate a CMRA", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_ps1583a_cmra_privacy_disclosure", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] How USPS uses CMRA customer information", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] USPS uses CMRA information to administer the application and enrollment process, verify identity, ensure proper delivery, and permit delivery to the authorized agent. Information is not disclosed without consent except for legal proceedings, law enforcement, congressional offices, auditors, and other limited circumstances listed in the Privacy Act Statement.", "body": "USPS uses CMRA information to administer the application and enrollment process, verify identity, ensure proper delivery, and permit delivery to the authorized agent. Information is not disclosed without consent except for legal proceedings, law enforcement, congressional offices, auditors, and other limited circumstances listed in the Privacy Act Statement.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“We do not disclose your information without your consent to third parties, except for the following limited circumstances: incident to legal proceedings involving the Postal Service; for law enforcement purposes; to a congressional office on your behalf; to agents or contractors when necessary to fulfill a business function; to a U.S. Postal Service auditor; to labor organizations as required by applicable law; to government agencies in connection with decisions as necessary; to agencies and entities for financial matters; and for customer service purposes.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://about.usps.com/forms/ps1583a.pdf", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "We do not disclose your information without your consent to third parties, except for the following limited circumstances: incident to legal proceedings involving the Postal Service; for law enforcement purposes; to a congressional office on your behalf; to agents or contractors when necessary to fulfill a business function; to a U.S. Postal Service auditor; to labor organizations as required by applicable law; to government agencies in connection with decisions as necessary; to agencies and entities for financial matters; and for customer service purposes.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "PS Form 1583-A / CMRA Operator", "topic": "How USPS uses CMRA customer information", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_upsstore_pmb_id_requirement", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ID required for UPS Store mailbox", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A UPS Store personal mailbox requires two valid forms of identification, one of which must include a photograph, plus completion of PS Form 1583.", "body": "A UPS Store personal mailbox requires two valid forms of identification, one of which must include a photograph, plus completion of PS Form 1583.\n\nWhat The UPS Store actually says:\n\n“You will need to provide two valid forms of identification, one of which must include a photograph.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.theupsstore.com/mailboxes/personal-mailboxes", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "The UPS Store", "evidence_quote": "You will need to provide two valid forms of identification, one of which must include a photograph.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "The UPS Store / CMRA", "topic": "ID required for UPS Store mailbox", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The UPS Store locations are individually owned and operated; specific pricing and agreement terms may vary.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_upsstore_pmb_address_format", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] What a UPS Store mailbox address looks like", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A UPS Store mailbox address uses the store's street address with PMB or # designating the box number, with the customer's name appearing first instead of the store name.", "body": "A UPS Store mailbox address uses the store's street address with PMB or # designating the box number, with the customer's name appearing first instead of the store name.\n\nWhat The UPS Store actually says:\n\n“Your mailing address will be the address of The UPS Store location, with either PMB (private mailbox) or the pound symbol (#) designating your individual box. Instead of 'The UPS Store,' your name appears first.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.theupsstore.com/mailboxes/personal-mailboxes", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "The UPS Store", "evidence_quote": "Your mailing address will be the address of The UPS Store location, with either PMB (private mailbox) or the pound symbol (#) designating your individual box. Instead of 'The UPS Store,' your name appears first.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "The UPS Store / CMRA", "topic": "What a UPS Store mailbox address looks like", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_upsstore_pmb_carrier_acceptance", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Which carriers deliver to a UPS Store mailbox", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A UPS Store mailbox accepts packages from any carrier.", "body": "A UPS Store mailbox accepts packages from any carrier.\n\nWhat The UPS Store actually says:\n\n“You can receive packages from any carrier with your mailbox agreement.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.theupsstore.com/mailboxes/personal-mailboxes", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "The UPS Store", "evidence_quote": "You can receive packages from any carrier with your mailbox agreement.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "The UPS Store / CMRA", "topic": "Which carriers deliver to a UPS Store mailbox", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_imm_return_address_name", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] USPS IMM 122: Sender name on return address for international mail", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A complete return address must include the sender's full legal name, except where an adopted trade name may be used instead of initials.", "body": "A complete return address must include the sender's full legal name, except where an adopted trade name may be used instead of initials.\n\nWhat USPS / Postal Explorer actually says:\n\n“A complete return address must include the sender's full legal name (see the Note in 122.1) and complete return address in roman letters and arabic numerals — it may not include just initials except where they are an adopted trade name.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immc1_008.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS / Postal Explorer", "evidence_quote": "A complete return address must include the sender's full legal name (see the Note in 122.1) and complete return address in roman letters and arabic numerals — it may not include just initials except where they are an adopted trade name.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS IMM 122", "topic": "Sender name on return address for international mail", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Full legal name means the name corresponding to government-issued ID: first name, middle initial if applicable, last nam", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_imm_destination_address_name", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] USPS IMM 122: Name on destination address for international mail", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] International destination addresses must show the addressee's full legal name (government-issued ID name) in roman letters and Arabic numerals.", "body": "International destination addresses must show the addressee's full legal name (government-issued ID name) in roman letters and Arabic numerals.\n\nWhat USPS / Postal Explorer actually says:\n\n“The addressee's full legal name (see Note above) and complete address must appear legibly with roman letters and arabic numerals, all placed lengthwise on one side of the item.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immc1_008.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS / Postal Explorer", "evidence_quote": "The addressee's full legal name (see Note above) and complete address must appear legibly with roman letters and arabic numerals, all placed lengthwise on one side of the item.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS IMM 122", "topic": "Name on destination address for international mail", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_customs_mandatory_data", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Mandatory data elements on customs declaration", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] All USPS international customs forms require six mandatory data elements: sender's full name and address, recipient's full name and address, category of items, detailed description of contents with quantity/net weight/value, HS code, and sender's signature and date.", "body": "All USPS international customs forms require six mandatory data elements: sender's full name and address, recipient's full name and address, category of items, detailed description of contents with quantity/net weight/value, HS code, and sender's signature and date.\n\nWhat USPS / Postal Explorer actually says:\n\n“Mandatory Data Elements: The following data elements are mandatory for all customs forms regardless of mail class: 1. Sender's full name and address. 2. Recipient's full name and address. 3. Category of items (e.g., document, gift, merchandise, etc.). 4. A detailed description of contents, including the quantity, net weight, and value for each item in the package. 5. Harmonized System (HS) code, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code, or Schedule B number. 6. Sender's signature and date.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immc1_009.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS / Postal Explorer", "evidence_quote": "Mandatory Data Elements: The following data elements are mandatory for all customs forms regardless of mail class: 1. Sender's full name and address. 2. Recipient's full name and address. 3. Category of items (e.g., document, gift, merchandise, etc.). 4. A detailed description of contents, including the quantity, net weight, and value for each item in the package. 5. Harmonized System (HS) code, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code, or Schedule B number. 6. Sender's signature and date.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS International Customs", "topic": "Mandatory data elements on customs declaration", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "For First-Class Mail International letters/large envelopes under 15.994 oz, no customs form is required.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_usps_customs_sender_name_format", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Whether sender can use a business name on customs form", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] USPS customs forms require the sender's full name and address; the eVS API allows either a first/last name OR a firm name as the sender, but the customer-facing customs form instructions say 'Complete First Name and Last Name' for sender information.", "body": "USPS customs forms require the sender's full name and address; the eVS API allows either a first/last name OR a firm name as the sender, but the customer-facing customs form instructions say 'Complete First Name and Last Name' for sender information.\n\nWhat USPS actually says:\n\n“Name: Complete First Name and Last Name”\n\nNote: There is a discrepancy between the API spec (allows firm name) and the customer-facing instructions (only first/last name). Could not verify which rule applies when a consumer fills out the form at a counter.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usps.com/international/customs-forms.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USPS", "evidence_quote": "Name: Complete First Name and Last Name", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "USPS International Customs", "topic": "Whether sender can use a business name on customs form", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The eVS label API documentation states either first/last name OR firm must be sent, suggesting a firm name alone is acce", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_ups_label_sender_requirement", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Sender information on UPS shipping label", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] UPS requires the sender's name and address in the 'Ship From' section of every shipment, and the return address should follow the same format as domestic addresses.", "body": "UPS requires the sender's name and address in the 'Ship From' section of every shipment, and the return address should follow the same format as domestic addresses.\n\nWhat UPS actually says:\n\n“Enter your name and address in the 'Ship From' section, then the name and address of the recipient in the 'Ship To' section.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/print-shipping-labels", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UPS", "evidence_quote": "Enter your name and address in the 'Ship From' section, then the name and address of the recipient in the 'Ship To' section.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "UPS", "topic": "Sender information on UPS shipping label", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r24_shipping_privacy_fedex_label_sender_requirement", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Sender information on FedEx shipping label", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] FedEx requires sender information including the address shipping from, name, phone number, and FedEx account number. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. boxes or P.O. box ZIP codes in the U.S.", "body": "FedEx requires sender information including the address shipping from, name, phone number, and FedEx account number. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. boxes or P.O. box ZIP codes in the U.S.\n\nWhat FedEx actually says:\n\n“This includes the address you are shipping from, your name, your phone number and your FedEx account number.”\n\nNote: Source is from a cached/mirrored FedEx service guide PDF hosted by University of Arizona; main fedex.com shipping page returned 403.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/create-shipping-label.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "FedEx", "evidence_quote": "This includes the address you are shipping from, your name, your phone number and your FedEx account number.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "24-shipping-privacy", "subject": "FedEx", "topic": "Sender information on FedEx shipping label", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }