USPS® Component

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USPS® Component
  • Version: 1.0
  • Requirements: Windows NT/2000/2003 or Linux, ColdFusion Server MX+
  • Product Type: ColdFusion Component (CFC)
  • Encrypted: No
ColdFusion Component (CFC) to process shipment transactions directly to USPS via their XML API. Package includes usps.cfc component, an example ColdFusion template showing response variables available for display as well a several example usage scenarios and full description of all available variables to the system.

USPS XML API Demos
XML API Demo
Domestic Rates Demo
International Rates Demo
Tracking Demo
Address Standardization Demo
ZIP Code Lookup Demo
City/State Lookup Demo
Express Mail Service Standards Demo
Priority Mail Service Standards Demo
Package Services Service Standards Demo


Component Methods
  • Domestic Rates - The Domestic Rates API provides automated online access to domestic rates for Express Mail, First-Class mail and Priority Mail, as well as single-piece rates for all four Package Services: Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, and Media Mail. APO/FPO addresses are identified and mailing restrictions, when applicable, are also provided. Requests for shipping rates will be processed for up to 25 packages per request.
  • International Rates - The International Rates API provides automated online access to international rate information for Global Express Guaranteed (GXG), Global Priority Mail, Global Express Mail, Airmail (including both letter-post and Parcel Post), and Economy mail (including both letter-post and Parcel Post), along with service standards for each class of service.
  • Track/Confirm - The Track/Confirm API lets your customers determine the delivery status of their Priority Mail® and Package Services (Parcel Post(TM), Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, and Media Mail) packages with Delivery Confirmation(TM). It will also provide tracking for Express Mail® and Global Express Mail(TM) right from your web site, without them having to go to the USPS web site. Additionally, the Track/Confirm API can be appended to your Intranet, allowing, for example, a customer service representative to answer customer queries about the status of their shipments. The API Server returns tracking and/or delivery confirmation information for packages requested by the client. The Track/Confirm API limits the data requested to ten (10) packages per transaction.
  • Address Standardization - This API corrects errors in street addresses, including abbreviations and missing information, and supplies ZIP Codes and ZIP Codes + 4. It supports up to five lookups per transaction. By eliminating address errors, you will improve overall package delivery service.
  • ZIP Code Lookup - The ZIP Code Lookup API returns the ZIP Code and ZIP Code + 4 corresponding to the given address, city, and state (use USPS state abbreviations). The ZIP Code Lookup API processes up to five lookups per request.
  • City/State Lookup - The City/State Lookup API returns the city and state corresponding to the given ZIP Code. The City/State Lookup API processes up to five lookups per request.
  • Delivery Confirmation - With the USPS's Delivery Confirmation you (or your customers) can access information on the Internet about the delivery status of Priority Mail, First-Class Mail parcels, and Package Services (Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail), including the date, time, and ZIP Code of delivery, as well as attempted deliveries, forwarding, and returns. Delivery Confirmation service is not available to APO/FPO addresses, foreign countries, or most U.S. territories.
  • Express Mail Service Standards - Access to the Express Mail (R) Delivery Commitment API has been suspended. We are working on improvements in how the system maintains current and accurate information. Service commitments can be obtained from your local Post Office.
  • Priority Mail Service Standards - This API can be used as either an Internet or Intranet application to help answer questions about projected Priority Mail delivery times between ZIP Codes. The Priority Mail Service Standards API receives requests and returns the number of days (on average) it will take a Priority Mail package to arrive at its destination. The Priority Mail Service Standards API processes a single request. These are service standards and not guaranteed commitments.
  • Package Services Service Standards - The Package Services Service Standards API (formerly the Parcel Post Service Standards API) receives requests and returns the average number of days it will take a package to arrive at its destination. There are four types of Package Services: Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, Library Mail, and Media Mail. The Package Services Service Standards API processes a single request. These are service standards and not guaranteed commitments.
Component Notes

To use this component you must first register with USPS to get an account number.

To generate live shipment labels you must go through a certification process. Please contact your local UPS representative for more information on gaining certification for your printed shipment labels.