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Pouch - A container identified by its leather neck strap with a closing latch and eye near the opening (unlike a sack, which is tied). It is generally used for First-Class Mail and registered mail; a special blue and orange pouch is used for Express Mail. Also, the term is used to indicate one unit making up a direct pouch labeled to another unit. In mail processing and dispatch functions, to place mailpieces in pouches. (Also see mail transport equipment (MTE).) (Also called mailpouch.)
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Source: USPS, 21 October 2009 10:48:17, http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub32/pub32h_p.html
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