Federal · Title 39 — Postal Service

39 U.S.C. § 3207: Limit of weight of penalty mail; postage on overweight matter

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stamped paper and supplies sold or used by the Postal Service; and books and documents published or circulated by order of Congress when mailed by the Superintendent of Documents. over 4 pounds in weight; not in excess of the weight and size prescribed for mail matter; and otherwise mailable;

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