AccuZIP
Configure AccuZIP integration for USPS direct mail presort, address validation, EDDM, and mailing list services.
AccuZIP is a third-party direct mail processing integration that provides USPS presort, CASS/NCOA address validation, Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), and mailing list purchase services. When configured, AccuZIP enables your storefront customers to upload mailing lists, validate addresses, generate postage quotes, and produce mail-ready output files as part of the product ordering workflow.
Each AccuZIP configuration is a named presort profile that stores all the USPS mailing parameters needed to process a direct mail job. You can create multiple configurations for different mail classes, piece sizes, or permit holders and then assign them to product categories. When a customer orders a product in an AccuZIP-enabled category, the storefront checkout presents the AccuZIP mailing wizard.
AccuZIP List
- From your Unified Admin, go to Partner Apps > AccuZIP.
- The list page shows all AccuZIP configurations for the current storefront in a grid with columns: Id, Name, and Action.
- Enter your AccuZIP API Key in the field at the top-right of the page and click Save to store it. This key authenticates all AccuZIP API calls for your storefront.
- Click Add AccuZIP to create a new configuration, or use the Action menu on any row to Edit, Clone, or Delete an existing configuration.
List Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Id | Unique identifier for the configuration record. |
| Name | Descriptive name for the presort configuration (e.g., "Standard Mail - Letter"). |
| Action | Menu with Edit, Clone, and Delete options. Clone duplicates all settings into a new configuration. |
Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Save (API Key) | Stores the AccuZIP API key for the current storefront. This key is required for all AccuZIP operations including address validation, presort processing, EDDM, and mailing list services. |
| Add AccuZIP | Opens the Add/Edit form to create a new presort configuration. |
| Edit | Opens the Add/Edit form for the selected configuration. |
| Clone | Creates a duplicate of the selected configuration with all the same settings. Useful for creating variations (e.g., same permit but different mail piece sizes). |
| Delete | Permanently removes the configuration after confirmation. Products or categories referencing this configuration will lose their AccuZIP assignment. |
Add/Edit Configuration
- From the AccuZIP list, click Add AccuZIP or choose Edit from the Action menu on an existing row.
- Enter a Name for the configuration at the top of the form.
- Complete the three sections below: Presort Information, Mailing Statement Information, and Intelligent Mail Barcode / Container Information.
- Click Save to store the configuration, or Cancel to return to the list.
The form is organized into three columns. All fields marked below as "Required" must have values before the form can be saved.
Presort Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Presort Class | USPS mail class for presort processing. Options: STANDARD MAIL, FIRST CLASS. Determines postage rates and delivery standards applied during presort. |
| Drop Zip | 5-digit ZIP code of the USPS facility where the mailing will be entered (dropped). Must be a valid numeric ZIP. Affects presort discounts based on proximity to destination addresses. |
| Mail Piece Size | Physical format of the mail piece. Options: CARD, LETTER, FLAT, PARCEL, MANIFEST CARD, MANIFEST LETTER, MANIFEST FLAT. Determines USPS rate category and container requirements. |
| Thickness Value | Numeric thickness measurement of the mail piece. Used with Thickness Based On to determine machinability and rate eligibility. |
| Thickness Based On | Numeric reference value for thickness calculation. Must be a valid number. |
| Print Barcode | When enabled, instructs AccuZIP to print a delivery point barcode on each mail piece during output generation. |
| Print IMB | When enabled, instructs AccuZIP to print an Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB) on each mail piece. IMB is required for automation-rate discounts. |
| Machinability | Whether the mail piece meets USPS machinability standards. Options: MACHINABLE, NON MACHINABLE. Machinable pieces qualify for lower postage rates. |
| Mail Permit Type | Type of USPS mailing permit. Options: PROFIT, NONPROFIT, PROFIT (5% DISCOUNT), CLASSROOM, SCIENCE-OF-AGRICULTURE. Nonprofit and special permits receive discounted postage rates. |
| Mail Pay Method | How postage is paid. Options: IMPRINT, METER, STAMP. Imprint is the most common for bulk mail, where postage is printed directly on the piece. |
| Include Non Zip+4 | When enabled, includes addresses that could not be matched to a ZIP+4 code in the mailing. These addresses do not qualify for presort discounts. |
| Include CRRT | When enabled, includes Carrier Route (CRRT) sorting in the presort process. CRRT sorting provides the deepest postage discounts for mail sorted to individual carrier routes. |
| DSCF Discounts | When enabled, applies Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) discounts. DSCF mailings entered at the SCF serving the destination addresses receive additional postage savings. |
| DSCF | DSCF facility identifier. Only applicable when DSCF Discounts is enabled. Specifies the sectional center facility code for drop-ship discount calculations. |
Mailing Statement Information
These fields populate the USPS PS Form 3602 mailing statement that accompanies each presorted mailing.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Agent/Mailer Signing Statement | The signing statement text that appears on the mailing statement. Certifies that the mailing complies with USPS standards. Required. |
| Agent/Mailer Company | Company name of the mailing agent or mailer that appears on the mailing statement. Required. |
| Agent/Mailer Phone | Contact phone number for the mailing agent. Required. |
| Agent/Mailer Email | Contact email for the mailing agent. Required. |
| Mailing Agent - Mailer Id | USPS-assigned Mailer ID for the mailing agent. Used for Intelligent Mail Barcode generation and eDoc submissions. Required. |
| Mailing Agent - CRID | Customer Registration ID assigned by USPS to the mailing agent. Used for tracking and identification in USPS systems. Required. |
| Mailing Agent - eDoc Sender CRID | CRID used when submitting electronic documentation (eDoc) to USPS. May differ from the primary CRID if a third party submits documentation on behalf of the mailing agent. Required. |
| Permit Holder - Mailer Id | USPS-assigned Mailer ID for the permit holder. The permit holder is the entity whose mailing permit is used for postage payment. Required. |
| Permit Holder - CRID | Customer Registration ID for the permit holder. Required. |
| Statement Number | Mailing statement number used to track the mailing with USPS. Required. |
| Mailing Date Lead Time (Days) | Number of days to add to the order date to calculate the mailing date on the statement. Must be a valid number. For example, a value of 5 means the mailing date will be set 5 days after the order is placed. Required. |
| Mail Permit Number | USPS mailing permit number authorizing payment of postage. Required. |
Intelligent Mail Barcode
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Mailer Id | The default USPS Mailer ID embedded in the Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB) on each mail piece. The IMB encodes routing information, mailer identification, and serial numbers for USPS tracking. Required. |
Container Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Tray Type | USPS container type for the presorted mail. Options: MMM, 0MM, 1MM, 2MM, EMM, EM1. Determines the physical tray or container specification used for the mailing. The correct tray type depends on the mail piece size and USPS requirements. |
Associations
Print Store
| Area | Effect |
|---|---|
| Product Categories | Each category can optionally be assigned an AccuZIP configuration via the Accuzip Config dropdown on the category add/edit page. When a category has an AccuZIP config, all products in that category inherit the mailing settings. |
| Products | Individual products display an AccuZIP Config selector in the product detail sidebar when the product's category has AccuZIP enabled (hasAzConfig). This allows overriding the category-level AccuZIP configuration at the product level. |
| Storefront Checkout | When a customer adds a product with AccuZIP enabled to their cart, the checkout page displays the AccuZIP mailing wizard. The wizard guides customers through uploading a mailing list (CSV), running CASS/NCOA address validation, deduplication, presort processing, and downloading mail-ready output files. The wizard uses the AccuZIP Cloud API (cloud2.iaccutrace.com) for all processing. |
| EDDM | The AccuZIP integration also supports Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) route selection through the storefront wizard, allowing customers to select carrier routes on a map rather than uploading a mailing list. |
| Mailing List Purchase | Customers can purchase targeted mailing lists directly through the AccuZIP wizard, selecting demographics and geographic criteria to generate a list for their mailing. |
Related Pages
- Categories — assign AccuZIP presort configurations to product categories
- Products — override category-level AccuZIP settings on individual products
- Pricing — configure pricing for direct mail products that use AccuZIP processing
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