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About Pickup On Demand

Pickup On Demand is a one-time arrangement for the USPS to pick up shipments of specific mail classes, such as the First-Class Package International Service. You can schedule a pickup through the Tools menu of your online account.

From the USPS Domestic Mail Manual (01/27/2013):

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7.2.1 Availability

[1-27-13] Pickup on Demand service is available from designated Post Offices for:

a. Priority Mail Express.

b. Priority Mail.

c. Standard Post. (now Retail Ground--January 2016)

d. Certain types of international mail; see 7.2.8 for more information.

7.2.8 International Mail

[1-27-13] The following types of international mail are available for Pickup on

Demand, including a package pickup (under 7.3.3c), when all eligibility and

preparation standards in the International Mail Manual are met:

a. Global Express Guaranteed.

b. Priority Mail Express International.

c. Priority Mail International.

Note: On January 26, 2014, the USPS plans to make First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) available for Pickup on Demand.