IMb TracingTM allows mailers to uniquely identify and receive mail processing data for outgoing and incoming reply mailpieces. It uses barcodes scanned by mail processing equipment to collect data from mailpieces as they are sorted and approach delivery. It provides the mailer with information about automation-compatible letters and flats for First-Class Mail®, Standard Mail®, and Periodicals mail. Data includes the date, time, location and sort operation of a mailpiece processed at a Postal Service facility.
IMb TracingTM requires that mailers display prescribed Intelligent MailTM on the front of mail pieces. A mailer’s proper application of the IMb barcodes allows the Postal Service to generate IMb TracingTM scan data and distribute it to the mailer.
IMb TracingTM provides two types of service:
- Destination IMb TracingTM and Origin IMb TracingTM Destination IMb TracingTM can provide mailers with mailpiece processing data that helps them determine delivery.
- Origin IMb TracingTM enables the IMb TracingTM mailer to determine when and where their customers mailed incoming reply mailpieces. Remittance mail processors and mail order companies can use Origin IMb TracingTM to receive advance notice of incoming payments and orders.
For the complete U.S.P.S. IMb TracingTM User Guide, go to:
https://ribbs.usps.gov/confirm/documents/tech_guides/IMb_Tracing_User_Guide.pdf