Summary of Changes
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
International Mail Manual
Issued September 9, 2024
This Summary of Changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM
®
) includes revisions that have become effective during the previous 12 calendar months.
In chapters 1–9 and in “Country Price Groups and Weight Limits” of this online version of the IMM,
change bars (vertical lines in the margin) indicate that Postal Bulletin updates have been incorporated in
the adjacent text (note that the change bars appear only in the PDF version, and only for revisions that
have become effective in the current calendar year, not for all the previous 12 months). However, in the
individual country listings (ICLs) of this online IMM, change bars do not appear even though Postal
Bulletin updates have been incorporated in the ICL text.
In the IMM effective September 9, 2024, as noted in PB issue 22604, the ICLs for the following
countries are revised to reflect that international postal money order service is listed as “NOT
Available”:
Anguilla British Virgin Islands Montserrat
Antigua and Barbuda Dominica Saint Kitts and Nevis
Bahamas Grenada Saint Lucia
Barbados Jamaica Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This chapter,
subchapter, part,
section, or ICL… is… effective…
as noted
in Postal
Bulletin
issue…
Chapter 1, International Mail Services
121.1 revised to reflect that USPS-produced packaging is not
eligible for shipping mailable dangerous goods or live animals,
10-19-2023
22635
Chapter 2, Conditions for Mailing
251.23 revised to reflect the classification revisions to International
Competitive Services.
7-14-2024 22654
Exhibit 252.22 revised to reflect that Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL) is available to
Chile and to Spain.
10-19-2023
22635
revised to reflect that Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL) is available to
Brazil.
1-28-2024
22642
revised to reflect that Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL) is available to
Ukraine.
3-24-2024
22646
revised to reflect that Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL) is available to
the following countries: Armenia; Austria; Bulgaria;
Kazakhstan; Latvia; Moldova; Peru; Serbia, Republic of; and
Slovenia.
4-28-2024
22648
Exhibit 292.45b revised to reflect the addition of a foreign office of exchange
code for full-service only M-bag items for IPA destined to
Canada through Toronto, Ontario.
8-8-2024 22656
Exhibit 292.532 revised to reflect a change in the drop shipment location for
IPA mailings (from Carson CA to Bell Gardens CA).
10-1-2023 22631
Exhibit 293.45b revised to reflect the addition of a foreign office of exchange
code for full-service only M-bag items for ISAL destined to
Canada through Toronto, Ontario.
8-8-2024 22656
Exhibit 293.532 revised to reflect a change in the drop shipment location for
ISAL mailings (from Carson CA to Bell Gardens CA).
10-1-2023 22631
Chapter 3, Extra Services
333.2 revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limit for Registered
Mail items.
1-1-2024
22640
revised (by adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph) to
provide clarification regarding indemnity claims and payments
for international Registered Mail items.
2-22-2024
22644
335 revised to provide clarification regarding indemnity claims and
payments for international Registered Mail items.
2-22-2024
22644
372 revised to reflect the classification revisions to International
Competitive Services by removing the text of 372 and titling
the section as “(Reserved).”
7-14-2024
22654
Chapter 9, Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds
934.2 revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limit for Registered
Mail items.
1-1-2024
22640
Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
Sweden revised to reflect new weight limits for PMEI service and PMI
service.
3-7-2024
22645
United Arab
Emirates
revised to reflect new weight limits for PMEI service and PMI
service.
11-16-2023
22637
Individual Country Listings
Each country that
accepts Registered
Mail service
revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limit for Registered
Mail items.
1-1-2024 22640
Each country that
offers First-Class
Mail International
service
revised to reflect changes to the Customs Form Required
section.
9-21-2023 22633
Each country that
offers Free Matter
for the Blind service
revised to reflect changes to the Customs Form Required
section.
9-21-2023 22633
Australia revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section. 3-21-2024 22646
Belarus revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 6-13-2024 22652
Belgium revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section. 2-22-2024 22644
China revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 9-21-2023 22633
Germany revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section. 6-27-2024 22653
Grenada revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 12-28-2023 22640
This chapter,
subchapter, part,
section, or ICL… is… effective…
as noted
in Postal
Bulletin
issue…
Indonesia revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 1-11-2024 22641
revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section and the
Restrictions section.
6-13-2024 22652
revised to reflect changes to the Restrictions section. 6-27-2024 22653
Iraq revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section. 6-27-2024 22653
Ireland revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section. 4-4-2024 22647
Japan revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 2-22-2024 22644
revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section and the
Restrictions section.
3-21-2024 22646
Macao revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 8-22-2024 22657
Malaysia revised to reflect changes to the Observations section.
3-7-2024
22645
Mauritania revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 8-22-2024 22657
Mexico revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section.
11-2-2023
22636
Norway revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 9-21-2023 22633
Oman revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 9-21-2023 22633
Rwanda revised to reflect changes to the Observations section.
11-2-2023
22636
Sweden revised to reflect new weight limits for PMEI service and PMI
service.
3-7-2024
22645
Thailand revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 8-22-2024 22657
Uganda revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 3-21-2024 22646
United Arab
Emirates
revised to reflect new weight limits for PMEI service and PMI
service.
11-16-2023
22637
United Kingdom of
Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section. 3-21-2024 22646
Venezuela revised to reflect changes to the Observations section. 9-21-2023 22633
This chapter,
subchapter, part,
section, or ICL… is… effective…
as noted
in Postal
Bulletin
issue…
Transmittal Letter
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
International Mail Manual
September 9, 2024
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM)
provides our standards for all international mailing services and references for the applicable
prices. Many mailers find it helpful to reference these standards as they prepare and deposit
their mail.
Mailers looking for an overview of prices and international extra services can use Notice 123
,
Price List. It provides the most commonly sought international mailing information in an easy-
to-read and easy-to-find format. Notice 123
is available on our Postal Explorer Web site at
pe.usps.com
. The Postal Explorer Web site also provides helpful search features, mailing
tools, and price calculators to make mailing easy.
Summary of Changes
The IMM is updated frequently on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. The Summary of Changes
section in the IMM notes revisions by IMM chapter, subchapter, part, section, or Individual
Country Listing (ICL). Mailing standards in the IMM are revised by notices published in the
Postal Bulletin or the Federal Register.
Availability
The current edition of the IMM and also archived editions back to 2001 are available in PDF
and HTML formats on the Postal Explorer Web site at pe.usps.com
.
How to Use This Book
The IMM is organized into nine chapters that describe mailing methods based on shape of
mail, category of mail service, and topic. The chapters are followed by Individual Country
Listings that contain specific mailing standards for each country.
Comments
Contact your local Post Office, business mail entry office, or the Pricing and Classification
Service Center (PCSC) with comments or questions about our mailing standards. Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) section 608.8.4
provides addresses and telephone numbers of business mail entry offices and the PCSC.
Dale E. Kennedy
Manager
Product Classification
September 9, 2024 iii
Contents
Summary of Changes
Transmittal Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
1 International Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
110 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
111 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
112 Mailer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
113 Individual Country Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
114 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
115 Official Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
115.1 Communicating With Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
115.11 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
115.12 Policy and Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
115.13 Transportation and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
115.14 Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.15 International Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.2 Correspondence With Foreign Postal Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.21 Correspondence Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.22 Correspondence Not Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.3 Correspondence With Foreign Individuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.31 Correspondence Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
115.32 Customer’s Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
116 Trademarks of the USPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
116.1 USPS Trademarks in the IMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
116.2 Common Law Marks or USPS Marks with Pending Trademark Applications
in the IMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
120 Preparation for Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
121 General Information for Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
121.1 Packaging — Sender’s Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
121.2 Use of Postal Service Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
122 Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
122.1 Destination Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
122.2 Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
122.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
122.22 Elements of a Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
122.23 Required Use of Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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123 Customs Forms and Online Shipping Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
123.1 Types of Customs Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
123.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
123.12 Authorized Editions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
123.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
123.3 Privately Printed Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
123.31 Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
123.32 Required Electronic Transmission of Customs Declaration Information . . . . . 10
123.4 Nonpostal Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
123.41 Nonpostal Export Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
123.42 Commercial Invoices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
123.5 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
123.6 Required Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
123.61 Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
123.62 Known Mailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
123.63 Separation of Documents and Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
123.64 Additional Security Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
123.7 Completing Customs Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
123.71 Preparation and Acceptance of Electronically Generated Customs Forms. . . 16
123.72 Preparation and Acceptance of PS Form 2976-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
123.73 PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — CP 91, and
PS Form 2976-ES, Small Customs Form Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
130 Mailability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
131 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
131.1 Domestic Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
131.2 International Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
131.3 Individual Country Prohibitions and Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
131.31 Information Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
131.32 Prohibited and Restricted Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
131.33 Return or Seizure of Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
131.34 Foreign Customs Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
131.4 Mailer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
131.5 Preparation for Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
131.51 General Packaging Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
131.52 Special Packaging Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
132 Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
132.1 Domestic Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
132.2 Reply Cards and Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
133 Improperly Addressed Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
134 Valuable Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
134.1 Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
134.2 List of Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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134.3 Export of Rough Diamonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
134.4 Prohibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
135 Mailable Dangerous Goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
135.1 Infectious Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
135.11 General Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
135.12 Type of Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
135.13 Senders and Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
135.2 Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
135.21 Authorized Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
135.22 Request for Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
135.3 Packaging, Marking, Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
135.31 Category B Infectious Substances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
135.32 Nonregulated Materials (Noninfectious Biological Substances) . . . . . . . . . . . 26
135.33 Exempt Human or Animal Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
135.4 Handling and Dispatch of Infectious Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
135.41 Biological Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
135.42 Infectious Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
135.5 Radioactive Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
135.6 Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
135.61 Availability — Mail Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
135.62 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
135.63 Lithium Metal or Lithium Alloy (Non-Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries . . . . . 28
135.64 Lithium-ion or Lithium Polymer (Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries . . . . . . . . 28
136 Nonmailable Goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
136.1 Dangerous Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
136.2 Inert and Replica Explosive Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
136.3 Counterfeit and Pirated Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
136.4 Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco, and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems . . . . . 30
137 Firearms, Knives, and Sharp Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
138 Perishable Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
138.1 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
138.2 Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
138.3 Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
138.31 Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
138.32 Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
138.4 Food and Other Perishable Articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
139 Cremated Remains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
139.1 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
139.2 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
139.3 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
140 International Mail Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
141 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
141.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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141.2 Global Express Guaranteed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
141.3 Priority Mail Express International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
141.4 Priority Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
141.5 First-Class Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
141.6 First-Class Package International Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
142 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
142.1 Mailings by Federal Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
142.2 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
142.3 Mail of a Former President and Surviving Spouse of a Former President . . . . . . . 34
142.4 General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
142.5 Pan American Sanitary Bureau Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
150 Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
151 Postage Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152 Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.1 Prepayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.2 Computing Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.21 Determining Single-Piece Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.22 Rounding Numerical Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.3 Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.31 Types of Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
152.32 Additional Postage for Nondenominated Postage Stamps, Forever
Stamps, or Forever Print-on-Demand Indicias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
152.33 Precanceled Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
152.4 Postage Meters, Postage Validation Imprints (PVI), Forever Print-on-Demand
Indicia, and PC Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
152.5 Additional Standards for Forever Print-on-Demand Indicia Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
152.6 Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
152.61 Conditions of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
152.62 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
152.63 Usage Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
152.64 Required Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
153 Placement of Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
154 Remailed Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2 Conditions for Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
210 Global Express Guaranteed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
211 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
211.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
211.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
211.21 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
211.22 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
212 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
212.1 General — All Global Express Guaranteed Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
212.2 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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212.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
212.4 Inquiries, Service Guarantees, Postage Refunds, and Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
212.41 Service Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
212.42 Transit Days for Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
212.43 Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
212.44 Postage Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
212.45 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance and Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
212.46 Indemnity Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
212.47 Liability for Lost or Damaged Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
212.5 Extra Services — Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213.1 Availability and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213.2 Postage Payment Methods — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213.3 Determining Postage for Global Express Guaranteed Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213.31 USPS-Produced Global Express Guaranteed Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213.32 Mailer-Supplied Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
213.4 Dimensional Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
213.41 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Rectangular-Shaped Parcel . . . . . . . . 47
213.42 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Nonrectangular-Shaped Parcel . . . . . 47
213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
213.6 Commercial Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
213.61 Commercial Base Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
213.62 Commercial Plus Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
213.7 Online Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
213.71 Online Prices — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . 53
213.72 Markings Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.73 Determining Online Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.74 Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.75 Postage Adjustments of Online Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.76 Deposit of Online Shipments within 24 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.8 Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.81 Permit Imprint — General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.82 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices . . . . . . . . . . . 54
213.9 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
213.91 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
213.92 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
214 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
214.1 Preparation by the Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
214.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
215 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
215.1 Entry Service Areas — U.S. Origins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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215.2 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
215.21 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
215.22 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
215.23 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
215.24 Acceptance of Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
215.3 Pickup On Demand Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
215.4 Package Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
220 Priority Mail Express International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
221 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
221.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
221.2 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee Service. . . . . . . . 59
221.3 Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
221.4 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
221.41 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
221.42 Dimensions — Priority Mail Express International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
222 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
222.1 General — All Priority Mail Express International Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
222.2 Prohibited Items in All Priority Mail Express International Shipments. . . . . . . . . . . 60
222.3 Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
222.4 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
222.5 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
222.6 Priority Mail Express International Insurance and Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
222.61 Merchandise Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
222.62 Document Reconstruction Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
222.63 Indemnity for Delivery Delays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
222.7 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
222.71 Merchandise Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
222.72 Tracking Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
223 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
223.1 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
223.11 Availability and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
223.12 Commercial Base Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
223.13 Commercial Plus Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
223.14 Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelope Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
223.2 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
223.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
223.22 Permit Imprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
223.23 USPS Corporate Account (USPSCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
223.24 Online Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
223.3 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
223.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
223.32 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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224 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
224.1 Preparation by Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
224.11 Using PS Form 2976-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
224.12 Using an Online Combined Shipping Label and Customs Form That
Electronically Transmits Customs-Related Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
224.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
224.21 Using PS Form 2976-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
224.22 Using an Online Combined Shipping Label and Customs Form That
Electronically Transmits Customs-Related Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
225 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
225.1 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
225.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
225.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
225.13 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
225.2 Pickup On Demand Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
225.3 Package Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
230 Priority Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
231 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
231.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
231.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
231.21 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
231.22 Dimensions — Priority Mail International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
231.23 Measuring Parcel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
232 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
232.1 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate
Priced Boxes — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
232.2 Eligible Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate
Priced Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
232.3 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
232.4 Eligible Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes. . . . . . . . . . 71
232.5 Priority Mail International Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.6 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.61 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate
Priced Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.62 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.63 Priority Mail International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.7 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.8 Priority Mail International Insurance and Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.81 Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
232.82 Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
232.9 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
232.91 Merchandise Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
232.92 Return Receipt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
232.93 Tracking Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
233.1 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
233.11 Availability and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
233.12 Commercial Base Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
233.13 Commercial Plus Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
233.14 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate
Priced Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
233.15 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
233.16 Priority Mail International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
233.2 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
233.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
233.22 Permit Imprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
233.23 Online Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
233.3 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
233.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
233.32 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
234 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
234.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
234.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
234.3 Customs Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
234.4 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
234.5 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
234.51 Packaging Requirements — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
234.52 Types of Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
234.53 Closure Options for Wooden Boxes or Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
235 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
235.1 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
235.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
235.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
235.13 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
235.2 Pickup On Demand Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
235.3 Package Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
240 First-Class Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
241 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
241.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
241.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
241.21 Physical Standards — Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
241.22 Physical Standards — Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
241.23 Physical Standards — Large Envelopes (Flats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
242 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
242.1 Content Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
242.2 Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
242.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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242.4 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
242.41 Certificate of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
242.42 Registered Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
242.43 Return Receipt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
243.1 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
243.11 Prices and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
243.12 Price Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
243.2 Postage Payment Methods — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
243.3 Permit Imprint — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
243.4 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
243.41 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
243.42 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
244 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
244.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
244.2 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
244.3 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
244.4 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
245 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
245.1 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
245.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
245.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
245.2 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
250 First-Class Package International Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
251 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
251.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
251.2 Physical Characteristics and Standards — Packages (Small Packets). . . . . . . . . . 89
251.21 Weight Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
251.22 Dimensions — Other Than Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
251.23 Dimensions — Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
251.24 Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
252 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
252.1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
252.2 Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service
(E-USPS DELCON INTL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
252.21 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
252.22 Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
252.23 Customs Label and Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
252.24 Additional Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.25 Price Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.3 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.4 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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252.5 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.51 Certificate of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.52 Registered Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.53 Return Receipt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
252.54 Tracking Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.1 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.11 Prices and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.12 Price Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.14 Commercial Base Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.15 Commercial Plus Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
253.2 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
253.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
253.22 Permit Imprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
253.23 Online Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
253.3 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
253.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
253.32 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
254 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
254.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
254.2 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
254.3 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
254.4 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
255 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
255.1 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
255.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
255.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
255.2 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
255.3 Pickup on Demand Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
255.4 Package Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
260 Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (M-bags) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
261 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
261.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
261.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
261.21 Printed Matter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
261.22 Other Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
261.23 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
262 Postage Prices and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
262.1 Airmail M-bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
262.2 International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
262.3 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) M-bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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262.4 Postage Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
262.5 Stamps, Postage Evidencing Systems, PVI Labels, or Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . 99
263 Weight and Size Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
263.1 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
263.2 Size Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
264 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
264.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
264.2 Sacking and Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
264.21 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
264.22 Tagging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
264.23 Multiple Sacks to One Addressee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
264.24 Country Destination Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
264.3 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
265 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
270 Free Matter for the Blind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
271 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
271.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
271.2 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
272 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
272.1 Eligible Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
272.2 Eligible Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
272.3 Ineligible Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
272.4 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
272.5 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
272.6 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
273 Postage Prices and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
274 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
274.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
274.2 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
275 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
275.1 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
275.2 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
280 (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
290 Commercial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
291 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
292.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
292.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
292.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
292.13 IPA M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
292.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
292.21 Qualifying Mailpieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
292.22 Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
292.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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292.24 Maximum Weight Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.25 Dutiable Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.26 Customs Forms Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.27 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.31 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.32 Computation of Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
292.33 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
292.4 Mail Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
292.41 Addressing and Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
292.42 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
292.43 Sealing and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
292.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
292.45 IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
292.46 Presort Mailings: Direct Country — Price Groups 1, 2, and 7–20 . . . . . . . . . . 115
292.47 Presort Mailings: Mixed Country — Price Groups 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
292.48 Presort Mailings — Price Groups 3–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
292.49 Worldwide Nonpresort Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
292.5 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
292.51 Separation by Price Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
292.52 Full Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
292.53 Drop Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
293 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
293.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
293.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
293.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
293.13 ISAL M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
293.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
293.21 Qualifying Mailpieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
293.22 Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
293.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
293.24 Maximum Weight Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
293.25 Dutiable Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
293.26 Customs Forms Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
293.27 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
293.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
293.31 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
293.32 Computation of Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
293.33 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
293.4 Mail Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
293.41 Addressing and Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
293.42 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
293.43 Sealing and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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293.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
293.45 ISAL Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
293.46 Presort Mailings: Direct Country — Price Groups 1, 2 and 7–20. . . . . . . . . . . 132
293.47 Presort Mailings: Mixed Country — Price Groups 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
293.48 Presort Mailings — Price Groups 3–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
293.49 Worldwide Nonpresort Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
293.5 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
293.51 Separation by Price Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
293.52 Full Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
293.53 Drop Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
294 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
295 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
296 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
297 Customized Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
297.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
297.2 Qualifying Mailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
297.3 Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
3 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
310 Certificate of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
311 Individual Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
311.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
311.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
311.21 At Time of Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
311.22 After Mailing (Duplicate Copies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
311.3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
311.31 Individual Pieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
311.32 Three or More Individual Pieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
311.4 Mailer Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
311.41 Individual Pieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
311.42 Three or More Individual Pieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
312 Bulk Quantities — Certificate of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
312.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
312.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
312.21 At Time of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
312.22 After Mailing (Duplicate Copies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
312.3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
312.4 Mailer Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
313 Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
313.1 Postal Service Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
313.2 Treasury Department Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
313.3 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility for Treasury Department Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
313.4 Agriculture Department Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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320 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
321 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
321.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
321.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
321.3 Additional Coverage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
322 Priority Mail Express International Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
322.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
322.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
322.3 Additional Coverage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
322.4 Return Receipt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
323 Priority Mail International Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.3 Coverage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.4 Return Receipt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.5 Insured Value and Declared Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.6 Preparation of Insured Priority Mail International Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.61 Mailing Receipt and Insurance Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
323.62 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
323.63 Postmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
323.7 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
323.71 Mailing Receipt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
323.72 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
323.73 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
330 Registered Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
331 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
332 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
333 Fees and Indemnity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
333.1 Registration Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
333.2 Indemnity Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
334 Processing Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
334.1 Mailing Receipt and Registration Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
334.11 General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
334.12 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
334.13 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.14 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.3 Postmarking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.31 Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.32 Registered Free Matter for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.4 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.41 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
334.42 Registered Mail Service With Free Matter for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
334.5 Return Receipt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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335 Indemnity Claims and Payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
340 Return Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
341 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
342 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
343 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
344 Processing Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
344.1 Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
344.11 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
344.12 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
344.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
344.3 Return Receipt Improperly Completed or Not Received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
350 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
360 (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
370 International Money Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371 International Money Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.12 Maximum Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.4 Processing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.41 Form Required — International Postal Money Order (Form MP1) . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.42 Preparation by Purchaser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
371.43 Preparation by Postal Service Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
371.5 Procedures for Cashing Valid Money Orders Issued by Foreign Countries . . . . . . 160
371.6 Lost Reissued Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
371.7 Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
371.71 Who May Receive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
371.72 Inquiries Regarding Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
372 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
380 Supplemental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
381 International Reply Coupons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
381.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
381.2 Previously Sold Coupons and Exchange Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
381.3 Processing Requests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
382 International Business Reply Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
382.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
382.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
382.3 Who May Distribute IBRS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
382.4 Postage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
382.5 Size and Weight Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
382.51 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
382.52 Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
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382.6 Formatting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
382.61 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
382.62 Air Mail Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
382.63 FIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
382.64 No Postage Necessary Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
382.65 Horizontal Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
382.66 Business Reply Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
382.67 Delivery Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
382.68 Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
382.7 Foreign International Business Reply Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
390 Tracking Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
4 Treatment of Outbound Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
410 Postmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
420 Unpaid and Shortpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
421 Check for Sufficient Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
422 Unpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
422.1 Unpaid Mail With a Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
422.2 Unpaid Mail Without a Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
423 Shortpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
423.1 General Procedures at the Originating Mailing Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
423.2 Disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
423.21 Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) Shipments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
423.22 Priority Mail Express International Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
423.23 Priority Mail International Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
423.24 First-Class Mail International Items (including Postcards), First-Class
Package International Service Items, and Airmail M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
423.3 Credit for Postage Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
423.4 Parcels at Other Than Mailing Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
430 Improperly Prepared Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
431 Insufficient Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
432 Oversized or Undersized Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
433 Oversized Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
434 Reply-Paid Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
435 Detached Customs Declaration Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
440 Mailpiece Refused by an Air Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
441 Item Containing Nonmailable, Hazardous, or Perishable Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
442 Mailable Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
450 Extra Services Mail — Registered Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
451 Recording and Dispatching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
452 Registered Mail Found With Ordinary Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
452.1 Disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
452.2 Complete the Registration Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
452.3 Shortpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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5 Nonpostal Export Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
510 Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations — U.S. Department of the
Treasury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
511 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
512 Prohibited Destinations, Specially Designated Nationals, and Blocked Persons. . . . . . 175
512.1 Restricted Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
512.2 Blocked Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
513 Additional Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
514 Exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
515 Mailer Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
516 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
520 Foreign Trade Regulations — U.S. Census Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
521 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
522 Additional Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
523 Mailpieces Sent to APOs, FPOs, and DPOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
524 Internal Transaction Number (ITN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
524.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
524.2 Filing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
524.21 Mandatory Filing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
524.22 How to File EEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
525 AES Downtime Citation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
526 AES Exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
526.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
526.2 When Applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
527 Placement of ITN, AES Downtime Citation, or AES Exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
530 Commodities and Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
531 Scope and Applicability of Export Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
531.1 U.S. Department of Commerce — Bureau of Industry and Security;
Export Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
531.2 Export Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
532 Export Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
532.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
532.2 Export — Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
532.3 How to Determine If an Export License Is Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
532.4 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
533 Luxury Goods to Belarus and Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
534 Schedule B Number Requirement for Belarus and Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
535 Additional Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
535.1 Shipper’s Electronic Export Information Filing Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
535.2 Mailer and USPS Responsibilities for Completing and Processing Forms . . . . . . . 187
535.21 Mailer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
535.22 USPS Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
536 Mailer Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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537 Harmonized System Codes and Other Classification Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
537.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
537.2 Code Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
537.21 World Customs Organization Harmonized System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
537.22 U.S. Census Bureau Schedule B Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
537.23 U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
537.3 Obtaining a Harmonized System Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
537.31 Code Search Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
537.32 U.S. Schedule B and HTS Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
537.4 Mailer Responsibility for HS Code Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
540 Munitions (Defense Articles) and Related Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
541 Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
541.1 Individual Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
541.11 Exporting Defense Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
541.12 Exporting Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
541.2 Prohibited Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
541.3 Restricted Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
541.4 Exporting of Government Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
541.5 Obtaining Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
542 Mailing Under Individual Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
542.1 Marking by Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
542.2 Processing at Post Office Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
542.21 Examination of List of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
542.22 Amount of Mailing Authorized by License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
543 Mailer Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
550 Dried Whole Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
551 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
552 Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
553 How to Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
553.1 Preparation by Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
553.11 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
553.12 Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
553.2 Processing in Office of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
553.21 Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
553.22 Signature of Postmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
560 Export of Rough Diamonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
561 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
562 Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
563 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
570 Consular and Commercial Invoices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
580 Drawback Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
581 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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582 Processing Drawback Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.1 Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.11 List of Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.12 Where to Obtain the Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.2 Preparation by Senders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.21 Claiming Drawback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.22 Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
582.3 Processing by Postmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
582.31 Postmaster’s Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
582.32 Disposal of Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
590 Exporting Wildlife and Protected Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
591 Special Requirements for Wildlife and Certain Plant Exports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
592 Declaration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
592.1 Declaration of Wildlife Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
592.2 Declaration of Scientific Specimens or Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
592.3 Declaration of Plant Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
593 Export Licenses and Inspection Requirements for Commercial Wildlife Exports. . . . . . 197
594 Marking Requirements for Wildlife Exports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
595 Permit Requirements for Wildlife and Plant Exports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
596 Obtaining and Using Permits for Wildlife and Protected Plant Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
596.1 Export Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
596.2 CITES Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
596.3 Export of Migratory Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
597 How to Obtain Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
598 Wildlife Inspection Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
6 Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
610 Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
611 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
612 Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
613 Qualifying as a Wholesaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
613.1 Letter of Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
613.2 Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
613.3 Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
614 Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
614.1 Qualified List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
614.2 Preapproved Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
614.3 Right of First Refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
615 Length of Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
615.1 Approval Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
615.2 Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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620 Global Direct Entry Wholesaler Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
621 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
622 Qualifying as a GDE Wholesaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
622.1 Eligibility Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
622.2 Letter of Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
622.3 Length of Qualification — Approval Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
623 Disqualification as a GDE Wholesaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
623.1 Determining Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
623.2 Notification of Disqualification and Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
624 List of Qualified GDE Wholesalers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
625 Preapproved Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
7 Treatment of Inbound Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
710 U.S. Customs Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
711 Customs Examination of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited Articles . . . . 209
711.1 What Is Subject to Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
711.2 Treatment of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited Articles . . . . . . . . . . 209
711.21 Treatment at Exchange Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
711.22 Treatment at Distribution Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
711.23 Priority Treatment of Airmail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
711.3 Examination of Registered Mail and Sealed Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
711.4 Extraction of Samples for Advisory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
711.5 Treatment of Mail Following Customs Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
711.51 Repacking After Customs Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
711.52 Identification of Dutiable/Nondutiable Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
711.6 Handling Subsequent to Customs Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
711.61 Postal Service Handling Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
711.62 U.S. Customs Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
712 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
712.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
712.11 Collecting Postal Service Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
712.12 Collecting Postal Service Fee for Each Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
712.13 Accounting for the Postal Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
712.2 Articles Exempted From Postal Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
712.3 Amount of Postal Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
712.4 Postal Service Fee Not Refundable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
712.5 Customs Duties and Customs Fee Not Exempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
713 Treatment of Dutiable Mail at Delivery Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
713.1 Detection and Dispatch of Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
713.11 Detecting Dutiable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
713.12 Dispatch to Delivery Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
713.2 Delivery of Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
713.21 Delivery Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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713.22 Delivery Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
713.23 Addressee Protests Duty Charged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
713.3 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
713.31 Forwarding Dutiable Mail Within the U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
713.32 Forwarding Dutiable Mail to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
713.33 Returning Dutiable Mail to Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
713.34 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail by Stations and Branches . . . . . . . . . 217
713.4 Payment of Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
713.41 Duty Rate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
713.42 Prepayment of Customs Duty Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
713.43 Registration of Items to Be Returned to the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
713.44 Return of Audio-Visual Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
713.45 Assessment of Duty in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
713.46 Recording and Reporting Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
713.5 Treatment of Uncollected Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
713.51 Disposal of Uncollected Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
713.52 Reporting of Uncollected Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
713.53 Past-Due Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
713.54 Detached Customs Mail Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
713.6 Refund of Customs Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
713.61 Action by Postmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
713.62 Refunds by Customs Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
720 Plant and Animal Quarantine Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
721 What Is Subject to Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
722 Segregation and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
722.1 Treatment of Packages Labeled for Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
722.11 Dispatch of Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
722.12 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
722.2 Treatment of Packages Exempt From Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
722.3 Treatment of Unauthorized Importations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
722.4 Packages Containing Prohibited Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
723 Agriculture Inspection Stations and Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
730 Shortpaid Mail to the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
731 Computation of Postage Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
732 Shortpaid Letters and Cards From Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
733 Shortpaid Items Bearing U.S. Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
740 Irregular Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
741 Invalid Foreign Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
742 Stamps Not Affixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
742.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
742.2 Parcels Without Postage Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
743 Parcels Addressed Through Banks or Other Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
743.1 Notification of Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
743.2 Filing Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
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744 Foreign Dispatch Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
744.1 Delivery Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
744.2 Undeliverable Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
744.3 Dispatch Notes Not Associated With Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
750 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
751 Insured Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
751.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
751.11 Evidence of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
751.12 List of Insurance Endorsements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
751.2 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
751.3 Indemnity Claims and Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
752 Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.11 Evidence of Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.12 List of Registry Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.13 Treatment of Registered Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.14 Treated as Ordinary Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.2 Treatment by Office of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.21 Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.22 Mail Unaccounted for After Assignment for Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
752.23 Indemnity Claims and Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
753 Return Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
753.1 Completion of Return Receipt Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
753.2 Foreign Receipt Form Missing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
754 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
754.1 Inbound Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
754.2 Failed Delivery Attempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
760 Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
761 General Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
761.1 Items Addressed to Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
761.2 Forwarding to a Third Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
761.3 Endorsement Not to Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
761.4 Scanning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
762 Mail of Domestic Origin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
762.1 Addressee Moved to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
762.11 Letters and Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
762.12 Mail Other Than Letters and Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
762.2 Undeliverable Domestic Mail Bearing U.S. Postage and a Foreign Return
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
763 Items Mailed Aboard Ships (Paquebot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
763.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
763.2 Mail Forwarded by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
763.3 Mail Posted on a U.S. Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
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763.4 Forwarding Ship Passenger and Crew Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
763.41 Items That Do Not Contain Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
763.42 Accepting Employee’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
764 Mail of Foreign Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.1 Forwarding Within the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.11 Mail Other Than Periodicals and Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.12 Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.13 Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.2 Forwarding to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.21 Mail Other than Periodicals and Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
764.22 Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
764.23 Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
764.24 Customs Entry Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
764.3 Backstamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
765 Directory Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766 Retention Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.1 General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.2 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.21 Refused, Undeliverable, or Unforwardable Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.22 Request for Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.23 Items Conditionally Refused by Addressee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.24 Items Returned From Customs Custody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
766.25 Request for Delivery to Alternate Addressee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
770 Undeliverable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
771 Mail of Domestic Origin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
771.1 General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
771.2 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
771.3 Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
771.4 Remailing of Returned Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.5 Return Charges for Letter-post Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.51 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.52 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.6 Return Charges for Priority Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.7 Handling of Returned Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.71 Refused by Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.72 Sender Has Moved to Another U.S. Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
771.73 Sender Has Moved to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772 Mail of Foreign Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.11 Reason for Nondelivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.12 Postmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.13 Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
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772.14 Method of Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.15 Abandoned Parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.2 Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
772.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
772.31 General Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
772.32 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
780 Items Mailed Abroad by or on Behalf of Senders in the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
781 Payment Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
781.1 Postage Payment Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
781.2 Handling Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
782 Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
782.1 Resident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
782.2 By or on Behalf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
782.3 Place of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
782.4 Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
783 Advance Payment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
783.1 Sample Mailpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
783.2 Headquarters Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
784 Advance Payment Not Made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
784.1 Return or Disposal of Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
784.2 Mailings Without Advance Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
785 Report of Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
790 International Inbound Mail Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
8 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
9 Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
910 Reports Encouraged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
920 Inquiries and Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
921 Inquiries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
921.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
921.2 Initiating an Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
921.3 How to Initiate an Inquiry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
921.31 Online Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
921.32 Telephone Inquiry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
921.4 Inquiry Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
921.41 Online Inquiry Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
921.42 Telephone Inquiry Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
921.5 General Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
921.51 Nondelivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
921.52 Return Receipts Improperly Completed or Not Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
921.53 Priority Mail Express International Items, Registered Mail Items, and
Insured and Ordinary Parcels With Damaged or Missing Contents. . . . . . . . . 246
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921.54 Wrapper Found Without Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
922 Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
922.1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
922.2 Filing a Claim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
922.3 Claims Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
922.31 Determination of Claim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
922.32 Evidence of Indemnity Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
922.33 Evidence of Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
922.4 Processing Claims for Damaged or Missing Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
922.41 Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
922.42 Postal Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
923 Disposition of Damaged Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
930 Indemnity Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
931 Adjudication and Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
931.1 When to Be Instituted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
931.2 International Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
931.21 Indemnity Claims for International Registered Mail, Insured Parcels,
and Ordinary Parcels of U.S. and Foreign Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
931.22 Country of Origin Pays Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
931.3 Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
931.31 Appealing a Claims Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
931.32 Final Postal Service Decision of Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
932 General Exceptions to Payment — Registered Mail and Priority Mail International
Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
933 Payments for Priority Mail International Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
933.1 General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
933.11 Payment of Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
933.12 Indemnity Will Not Be Paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
933.13 Priority Mail International Parcels — Indemnity Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
933.14 Priority Mail International Parcels — Exceptions to Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
933.2 Special Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
934 Payments for Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
934.1 General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
934.11 Indemnity Paid by Country of Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
934.12 Parcels Erroneously Accepted as Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
934.13 Limitations to Indemnity Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
934.14 Indemnity Paid by Country of Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
934.2 Special Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
935 Payments for Priority Mail Express International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
935.1 When Authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
935.2 When Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
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940 Postage Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
941 Postage Refunds for First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package
International Service, and Priority Mail International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
941.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
941.2 Applications by Senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
941.3 Processing Refund Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
941.31 Items Originating in United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
941.32 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
942 Postage Refunds for Priority Mail Express International Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
942.1 Who May File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
942.2 Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
942.21 Priority Mail Express International Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
942.22 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee Refunds . . . 256
942.3 Applications by Senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
942.31 Priority Mail Express International Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
942.32 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee Refunds . . . 257
942.4 Processing of Refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
942.5 Unallowable Refunds — Priority Mail Express International With No Service
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
942.51 Postage Refunds — Priority Mail Express International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
942.52 Unallowable Refunds — Priority Mail Express International With
Money-Back Guarantee Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
942.53 Consequential Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
943 Processing Refund Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
943.1 Items Originating in the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
943.2 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Index of Countries and Localities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Country Price Groups and Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Individual Country Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
List of Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775
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1 International Mail Services
110 General Information
111 Scope
This manual sets forth the conditions and procedures for the preparation and
treatment of mail sent from the United States to other countries and the
treatment of mail received from other countries. Its counterpart in the
domestic mail service is the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). Cross-references to the DMM are
provided wherever domestic conditions and procedures apply to the
preparation or treatment of international mail.
112 Mailer Responsibility
Regardless of any statement contained in this manual or the statements of
any employee of the United States Postal Service, the responsibility rests
with the mailer to ensure that he or she has complied with the prescribed
laws and regulations governing domestic and international mail, including,
but not limited to, both those of the United States and those of the
destination country.
The mailer must fulfill any nonpostal export requirements described in
chapter 5 and must ensure that the electronically generated customs form is
complete. Certain types of goods may be subject to prohibitions or
restrictions. It is the mailer’s responsibility to comply with import and export
regulations and restrictions (e.g., quarantine, pharmaceutical, etc.) and to
determine what documents (e.g., commercial invoice, certificate of origin,
health certificate, license, authorization for goods subject to quarantine such
as plant, animal, or food products, etc.), if any, are required in the destination
country.
Full responsibility rests with the mailer to comply with all postal and
nonpostal laws and regulations regarding the mailing of dangerous goods.
Anyone who mails, or causes to be mailed, nonmailable or improperly
packaged dangerous goods can be subject to legal penalties, including but
not limited to those specified in Title 18 of the United States Code
(18 U.S.C.).
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113 Individual Country Listings
Individual Country Listings (ICLs) provide information about conditions of
mailing, postage prices, and extra services for each country. ICLs are
arranged alphabetically. Most subtitles are followed by a chapter citation in
parentheses.
114 Availability
Customers may access this manual online at pe.usps.com.
115 Official Correspondence
115.1 Communicating With Headquarters
115.11 Operations
Questions regarding the proper classification, postal prices and fees,
preparation requirements, claims and inquiries, extra services, mailability, or
any other classification aspect of international mail should be directed to
local Postal Service officials. Regulatory matters relating to international mail
should be directed to the Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) at
the following address:
MANAGER OF PRICING AND CLASSIFICATION SERVICE CENTER
US POSTAL SERVICE
90 CHURCH ST STE 3100
NEW YORK NY 10007-2951
115.12
Policy and Representation
Address correspondence concerning the following matters to the following
address:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL POSTAL AFFAIRS
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 1P-906
WASHINGTON DC 20260-4017
a. Policy matters relating to international mail and international postal
affairs.
b. Negotiation and interpretation of postal agreements.
c. Communications of a nonroutine nature from foreign postal officials.
d. Postal Service representation at international postal meetings.
e. Postal Service representation at meetings with other federal
departments and agencies relating to international postal affairs.
f. Visits by foreign postal officials.
115.13 Transportation and Distribution
Address correspondence concerning the transportation of international civil
and military mail, including the following, to the following address:
MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OPERATIONS
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 6801
WASHINGTON DC 20260-6801
a. Containerization and plant loads.
b. Conveyance rates.
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c. Designation of U.S. exchange offices.
d. Documentation.
e. Internal air conveyance, terminal, and transit charges.
f. Mode of transport.
g. Related forms and reports.
h. Routing.
i. Schedules and performance of U.S. and foreign flag carriers.
j. Distribution procedures and schemes.
115.14 Investigations
Address correspondence relating to investigation of losses, depredations
(robberies or missing contents), and security of international to the following
address:
CHIEF POSTAL INSPECTOR
INSPECTION SERVICE
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON DC 20260-2100
115.15
International Money Orders
Address correspondence relating to international money orders, including
operational procedures, accounting, cashing, and issuing, to the following
address:
INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION
ACCOUNTING SERVICE CENTER
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 14964
ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421
115.2
Correspondence With Foreign Postal Authorities
115.21 Correspondence Permitted
Correspondence is permitted between foreign postal authorities and Postal
Service inspectors-in-charge and the postmasters acting under the
instructions for processing inquiries described in 920
. U.S. exchange offices
may correspond with their foreign counterparts only through bulletins of
verification and exchanges of documentation.
115.22 Correspondence Not Permitted
In all other cases, postmasters, area offices, and other field units of the
Postal Service must not correspond directly with postal officials in other
countries, but must refer inquiries from those officials to Headquarters for
attention. (See 115.1
for referral points for particular subjects.)
115.3 Correspondence With Foreign Individuals
115.31 Correspondence Permitted
Postmasters, area offices, and other field units of the Postal Service may
reply directly to inquiries and engage in other necessary correspondence
with individuals and firms in other countries.
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115.32 Customer’s Address
A customer’s address may not be given out without the customer’s consent.
116 Trademarks of the USPS
116.1 USPS Trademarks in the IMM
Many of the USPS trademarks listed in Exhibit 116.1 appear throughout the
IMM. (This is not an exhaustive list of the many marks belonging to the U.S.
Postal Service.) Proper use of any USPS trademark may require capitalizing
the initial letters, or all the letters of an acronym, to distinguish it from terms
not used as trademarks. The ® symbol may be used after these marks.
We list the marks in Exhibit 116.1
in lieu of using the ® symbol throughout
the IMM.
Note: This list changes frequently, and the Postal Service will update
Exhibit 116.1
when appropriate.
Exhibit 116.1
USPS Trademarks in the IMM
Air Mail
Business Reply Mail
Certified Mail
Click-N-Ship
Commercial Base
Commercial Plus
DMM
E-USPS DELCON INTL
Express Mail
FCPIS
First-Class Mail
First-Class Mail International
First-Class Package
First-Class Package International
Service
First-Class Package Service
Forever
Global Direct Entry
Global Express Guaranteed
Global Forever
GXG
IMb
IMM
Intelligent Mail
International Priority Airmail
International Surface Air Lift
IPA
ISAL
M-bag
Media Mail
Parcel Post
Parcel Select
Parcel Select Ground
Parcel Select Lightweight
PC Postage
Pickup on Demand
Post Exprès
Post Exprès design
Postal Explorer
Priority Mail
Priority Mail Express
Priority Mail Express International
Priority Mail Flat Rate
Priority Mail International
Registered Mail
The Postal Service
U.S. Postal Service
United States Postal Service
USPS
USPS Delivery Confirmation
USPS Ground Advantage
USPS Marketing Mail
USPS Tracking
USPS Tracking Plus
USPS Web Tools
USPSCA
USPS.com
ZIP+4
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116.2 Common Law Marks or USPS Marks with Pending
Trademark Applications in the IMM
Many of the Common Law Marks or USPS marks with pending trademark
applications listed in Exhibit 116.2
appear throughout the IMM. (This is not an
exhaustive list of the many marks belonging to the U.S. Postal Service.)
Proper use of any such term may require capitalizing the initial letters, or all
the letters of an acronym, to distinguish it from other terms. The ™ symbol
may be used after these marks.
We list the marks in Exhibit 116.2
in lieu of using the ™ symbol throughout
the IMM.
Note: This list changes frequently, and some of these marks may
become registered and will require the ® symbol. The Postal Service will
update Exhibit 116.2
when appropriate.
Exhibit 116.2
Common Law Marks or USPS Marks with Pending Trademark
Applications in the IMM
120 Preparation for Mailing
121 General Information for Mail Preparation
121.1 Packaging — Sender’s Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the sender to prepare items and to address them
clearly and correctly. In preparing items for mailing, the sender must (1) use
strong envelopes or durable packaging material to prevent deterioration or
degradation, and (2) consider the nature of the articles being mailed and the
distance they must travel to reach the addressee. USPS-produced
packaging is not eligible for shipping mailable dangerous goods or live
animals. (See DMM 601 for detailed instructions.)
121.2 Use of Postal Service Equipment
Consistent with Postal Operations Manual part 581, and without regard to
mail class, mailers may use USPS-owned mail transport equipment (MTE)
only to transport mail to a USPS facility. Mailers may not retain USPS-owned
MTE for their internal operating use or personal convenience, and such
equipment may not be furnished to mailers for such purposes. Mailers may
not use USPS-owned MTE to transport mail from foreign countries when
such mail is not intended for dispatch through the U.S. Postal Service. In
addition, mailers must not remove USPS-owned MTE from the United States
Delivery Confirmation
International Business Reply
PO Box
Post Office
Post Office Box
Postal Service
POSTNET
QBRM
Qualified Business Reply Mail
US Postal Service
ZIP Code
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for any purpose (e.g., transporting items that will be entered as domestic mail
from outside the United States to the United States) without a written
agreement between the customer and the USPS manager of Mail Transport
Equipment. Under no circumstances will the U.S. Postal Service grant
approval for USPS-owned MTE to be out of the United States for more than
14 days. For additional information, contact the USPS manager of Mail
Transport Equipment at the following address:
MANAGER OF MAIL TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 7676
WASHINGTON DC 20260-7102
122
Addressing
122.1 Destination Address
International destination addresses must comply with the standards in this
section.
Note: In items c, d, and i, the term “full legal name” means the name
that corresponds to the addressee’s government-issued identification —
i.e., the addressee’s first name, middle initial (if applicable), and last
name.
a. At least the entire right half of the address side of the envelope,
package, or card should be reserved for the destination address,
postage, labels, and postal notations. If the mail item requires a
customs declaration form, mailers may use an electronically generated
combined customs form and shipping label.
b. Addresses must appear in ink or be typewritten. Pencil is
unacceptable.
c. The addressee’s full legal name (see Note above) and complete
address must appear legibly with roman letters and arabic numerals, all
placed lengthwise on one side of the item. For parcels, addresses
should also appear on a separate slip enclosed in the parcel.
d. Addresses in Russian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Japanese, or
Chinese characters must bear an interline translation in English of the
addressee’s full legal name (see Note above) and complete address
(including country). If the English translation is not known, the foreign
language words must appear in roman characters (either printed or
script). See 292.41
and 293.41 for an optional addressing procedure
that applies only to direct country containers of International Priority
Airmail (IPA) or International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) mail, respectively.
e. Mail may not be addressed to a person in one country “in care of” a
person in another country.
f. Mail may not be addressed to Boxholder or Householder.
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g. The following exceptional form of address, in French or a language
known in the country of destination, may appear on printed matter: the
addressee’s name or Occupant.
Example: Mr. Thomas Clark or Occupant
h. The house number and street address or box number must appear
when mail is addressed to towns or cities.
i. The address of items sent to general delivery must indicate the
addressee’s full legal name (see Note above) and the city and country
of destination. The use of just initials, simple given names, fictitious
names, or figures is not permitted on articles addressed for general
delivery.
j. All lines of the delivery address should appear in all capital letters.
The city destination must appear in capital letters together with the
correct post code number or delivery zone number, if any. The last
line of the address must show only the country name, written in full
(no abbreviations) and in capital letters. If possible, the address
should have no more than five lines. For example:
Exception: To Canada, there must be two spaces between the
province abbreviation and the postal code, as shown below
between “ON” and “K1A 0B1”:
122.2 Return Address
122.21 General
The return address tells the U.S. Postal Service or foreign post where to
return a mailpiece that cannot be delivered. Due to heightened security
concerns, the U.S. Postal Service recommends a complete return address
on all mailpieces — see 122.23
for when a return address is required. A
mailpiece may include only one return address, and the mailer must place it
so that it does not affect either the clarity of the address of destination or the
application of service labels and notations (postmarks, etc.).
122.22 Elements of a Return Address
A complete return address must include the sender’s full legal name (see the
Note in 122.1
) and complete return address in roman letters and arabic
numerals — it may not include just initials except where they are an adopted
trade name.
MR THOMAS CLARK
117 RUSSELL DRIVE
LONDON W1P 6HQ
UNITED KINGDOM
MS CRISTINA CRUZ
APARTADO 3068
46807 PUERTO VALLARTA
JALISCO
MEXICO
MS HELEN SAUNDERS
1010 CLEAR STREET
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1
CANADA
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122.23 Required Use of Return Address
In bulk mailings, all mailpieces must bear a U.S.-origin return address visible
on the outside of the mailpiece. For the purpose of this section, a “bulk
mailing” is any IPA or ISAL mailing, or any other mailing paid with an advance
deposit account and presented to the U.S. Postal Service for acceptance. In
addition, a return address is required for mailpieces bearing a customs form
under 123.7
.
123 Customs Forms and Online Shipping Labels
123.1 Types of Customs Forms
123.11 General
As required under 123.6, a fully completed electronically generated customs
form is required for international mail. A mailer may obtain an electronically
generated customs form by using Click-N-Ship service, the Customs Form
Online application, or USPS-approved vendor software, as described in
123.3
. Alternatively, a mailer may obtain an electronically generated customs
form by presenting a fully completed PS Form 2976-R at a USPS retail
service counter. The following forms are available for international mail:
a. Electronically Generated Customs Forms:
(1) PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s
Declaration.
(2) PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note —
CP 72.
(3) PS Form 2976-B, Priority Mail Express International Shipping
Label and Customs Form.
Note: For international mail, PS Form 2976-B is used only
for Priority Mail Express International items. However, as
noted in DMM 703.2.3, PS Form 2976-B is also used with
Priority Mail Express items sent to APO/FPO/DPO
destinations.
b. Handwritten Customs Worksheets:
(1) PS Form 2976-R, USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note.
This form is available only as a hard copy that customers use as
a worksheet that they must present with their mail item at a
USPS retail service counter. The retail associate enters the
information into the retail system or Customs Form Online
application (see 123.722
), and then generates and prints the
applicable customs form to affix to the mail item. Customers
cannot use PS Form 2976-R as a stand-alone customs form.
Note: All USPS-supplied hard copies of PS Form 2976,
PS Form 2976-A, and PS Form 2976-B that were preprinted
with a barcode and designed for mailers to complete by hand
are obsolete and prohibited from use.
(2) PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice, is used only for Global
Express Guaranteed items and is required for certain
commodities and destinations. To determine if a specific mailing
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requires PS Form 6182, refer to the “Documentation
Requirement” section of the specific destination country in
Publication 141.
c. Customs Declaration Envelopes:
(1) PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — CP 91, is a
plastic envelope that is used to carry and protect customs
declaration form sets and other documentation needed for
customs clearance (see 123.73
).
(2) PS Form 2976-ES, Small Customs Declaration Envelope, is a
small plastic envelope that is used to carry and protect customs
declaration form sets and other documentation needed for
customs clearance used with Priority Mail International Flat Rate
Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes and other small
parcels that require a customs form (see 123.73
).
123.12 Authorized Editions
The following are the authorized customs forms:
a. Electronically generated customs forms PS Form 2976, PS Form
2976-A, and PS Form 2976-B produced through an approved USPS
system capable of electronically transmitting the associated customs
data. Current authorized editions are available in the Guidelines for
Privately Printed Customs Declaration Forms at https://
postalpro.usps.com/node/2713%postalpro.usps.com/node/2713.
b. Customs forms generated through the online service using Click-N-
Ship service.
c. Customs forms generated through the process of using the Customs
Form Online application.
d. The USPS-supplied hard copy edition PS Form 2976-R (dated
April 2016), which a mailer uses to provide handwritten customs
information when presenting a mailpiece at a USPS retail service
counter. The retail associate uses this form to generate and print the
appropriate customs form and to electronically transmit the associated
customs data. A mailer may not use PS Form 2976-R as a stand-alone
customs form.
See
123.11
b.
Note: All USPS-supplied hard copies of PS Form 2976, PS Form
2976-A and PS Form 2976-B containing a preprinted barcode and
designed for mailers to complete by hand are obsolete and prohibited.
123.2 Availability
PS Form 2976-R, USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note, is available
without charge at Post Office facilities. Mailers may request a reasonable
supply for mail preparation; however, mailers must induct their prepared
mailpieces only at a USPS retail service counter. Customs declaration forms
are available through an online customs form application at usps.com/
international/customs-forms.htm.
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123.3 Privately Printed Forms
123.31 Authorization
A mailer may not use privately printed customs forms without written
authorization. If authorized, a mailer may privately print PS Forms 2976,
2976-A, and 2976-B as specified in the Customs Form Certification
Checklist, which is available by clicking on the link to that checklist at the
Web site noted in 123.31
b. In addition, each form must contain a unique
barcode that can be read by Postal Service equipment. A mailer may obtain
customs form and barcode specifications through the following methods:
a. By calling the NCSC at 877-264-9693 (select option 3 for barcode
certification).
b. By visiting postalpro.usps.com/node/2713
.
c. By written request to the following address:
DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
NATIONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
US POSTAL SERVICE
225 N HUMPHREYS BLVD STE 501
MEMPHIS TN 38188-1001
Upon receipt of the request, the NCSC will send the mailer an application
and specifications for preparing PS Forms 2976, 2976-A, and/or 2976-B.
123.32 Required Electronic Transmission of Customs Declaration
Information
For an item bearing a privately printed customs form under 123.31, a mailer
must electronically transmit customs declaration information by using USPS-
produced Global Shipping Software (GSS), Shipping Services File 1.7 or
higher, or other USPS-approved software. Failure to provide electronically
transmitted customs declaration information before tendering the mailing
may result in refusal at acceptance, delay in processing, and/or return of mail
to the sender.
Specific options for electronically transmitting customs declaration
information and additional information may be found in the Customs Form
Certification Checklist, which is available by clicking on link to that checklist
at the Web site noted in 123.31
b.
123.4 Nonpostal Forms
123.41 Nonpostal Export Regulations
Certain items must bear one or more of the forms required by the nonpostal
export regulations described in chapter 5
.
123.42 Commercial Invoices
A commercial invoice is a bill for goods from the seller to the buyer. A
commercial invoice must be completed where required and must contain the
following basic information:
a. Seller’s complete contact information.
b. Receiver’s complete contact information.
c. Consignee’s complete contact information (if it is different from the
buyer’s).
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d. Country of origin.
e. Destination country.
f. Reason for export.
g. Total commercial value of the item(s) shipped.
h. Sales and payment terms (if any).
i. Currency of sale.
j. Full quantities and description of the merchandise.
k. A statement certifying that the invoice is correct.
123.5 Place of Mailing
Mailpieces bearing customs declarations have specific deposit requirements
based on mail category, shape, and weight. Refer to the specific IMM part
below for determination:
a. Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces — see 215
.
b. Priority Mail Express International mailpieces — see 225.
c. Priority Mail International mailpieces — see 235
.
d. First-Class Mail International mailpieces — see 245
.
e. First-Class Package International Service mailpieces — see 255.
123.6 Required Usage
123.61 Conditions
The following conditions apply to customs forms for international mail items:
a. Except as provided in 123.62
, mailers use the hard copy PS Form
2976-R and present it at a USPS retail service counter, or use an
electronic PS Form 2976, PS Form 2976-A, or PS Form 2976-B as
described in Exhibit 123.61
.
b. The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be
large enough to contain completely the applicable customs form,
postage, and any applicable markings, endorsements, and extra
service labels.
c. Regardless of any listing in Exhibit 123.61
, items containing articles
that require an export license (see 532
) must always bear
PS Form 2976-A or PS Form 2976-B — note that, for international mail,
PS Form 2976-B is used only for Priority Mail Express International
items, but as noted in DMM 703.2.3, PS Form 2976-B is also used with
Priority Mail Express items sent to APO/FPO/DPO destinations. In
certain circumstances, this might require the mailer to send the
mailpiece via Priority Mail Express International service or Priority Mail
International service.
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Exhibit 123.61 (p. 1)
Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category
Type of Item
Declared
Value, Weight,
or Physical
Characteristic
Required
PS Form Comment (if applicable)
Global Express Guaranteed Items
All items. All values 6182
1
PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice, is required for
certain commodities and destinations. For
determination, see Publication 141, Global Express
Guaranteed Service Guide.
Priority Mail Express International Items
All items. All values 2976-B
2
Endorsements vary by country and are specified in
the Individual Country Listings.
Priority Mail International
All items. All values 2976-A
2
All items mailed in USPS-produced Priority Mail
International packaging (including Flat Rate
Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes) or
any other container bearing a Priority Mail sticker
or marked with the words “Priority Mail” are
considered to be within the scope of this
requirement (other than those marked “Priority Mail
Express” or “Priority Mail Express International”).
First-Class Mail International Letters and Large Envelopes (Flats), as well as International Priority Airmail (IPA)
Letters and Large Envelopes (Flats) and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Letters and Large Envelopes
(Flats)
All First-Class Mail
International letter-size and
flat-size items, as defined in
241.2
, containing only
nondutiable documents.
Under
16 ounces
3
None
4
See 123.63 for additional information concerning
“documents.” Items containing merchandise are
prohibited in First-Class Mail International.
5
All IPA and ISAL letter-size
and flat-size items, as defined
in 241.2
, containing only
nondutiable documents.
Under
16 ounces
3
None
4
See 123.63 for additional information concerning
“documents.” Items containing merchandise are
prohibited in IPA/ISAL letters and large envelopes
(flats).
5
16 ounces to
17.6 ounces
2976
2
All items containing any
goods, regardless of weight.
Prohibited Prohibited See 123.63 for additional information concerning
“documents” and merchandise. Items containing
merchandise are prohibited in First-Class Mail
International and in IPA/ISAL letters and large
envelopes (flats).
5
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1
PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice, is a handwritten form that a customer uses for Global Express Guaranteed shipments.
For more details, see 123.42.
2
All customs forms must be electronically generated. All USPS-supplied hard copies of PS Form 2976, 2976-A, and 2976-B with
a preprinted barcode and designed to be completed by hand are obsolete and prohibited from use.
3
The actual weight limit is 15.994 ounces, to accommodate Postal Service systems that round to three decimal places and thus
round items that weigh 15.995-15.999 ounces up to 16 ounces.
4
Certain nonnegotiable documents controlled by export regulatory agencies may require customs documentation. See 510-540
and Publication 699 for additional information.
5
Items containing merchandise are mailable using Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International service,
Priority Mail International service, or First-Class Package International Service; commercial mailers may also use IPA packages
(small packets) and ISAL packages (small packets).
123.62 Known Mailers
123.621 Overview
A “known mailer” may be exempt from the customs form requirement that
would otherwise apply to package-size mailpieces as defined in 251.2
. A
“known mailer” must meet one of the definitions in 123.622 and must meet
the conditions in 123.623
.
First-Class Package International Service Packages (Small Packets), as well as IPA Packages (Small Packets)
and ISAL Packages (Small Packets)
All First-Class Package
International Service
packages (small packets), as
defined in 251.2
, regardless
of contents, and, for
commercial mailers, IPA
packages (small packets) and
ISAL packages (small
packets), regardless of
contents.
$400 or less 2976
2
Merchandise is permitted unless prohibited by the
destination country.
Over $400 Prohibited Items over $400 must be mailed using Global
Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express
International service, or Priority Mail International
service.
All package-size items, as
defined in 251.2
, that are
entered by a known mailer as
defined in 123.62
and items
that qualify under 123.63
.
$400 or less None Not applicable.
Free Matter for the Blind
All items. Follow above
requirements
for relevant
mail category,
as appropriate.
Follow above
requirements
for relevant
mail category,
as appropriate.
See 270
for authorized mail classes and eligibility.
M-bags (Airmail, IPA Service, and ISAL Service)
All M-bags. $400 or less 2976
2
A fully completed PS Form 2976 must be affixed to
PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag.
Over $400 Prohibited
Exhibit 123.61 (p. 2)
Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category
Type of Item
Declared
Value, Weight,
or Physical
Characteristic
Required
PS Form Comment (if applicable)
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123.622 Definition
A “known mailer” must meet one of the following definitions:
a. A federal, state, or local government agency whose mail is regarded as
Official Mail.
b. A business mailer who enters volume mailings through a business mail
entry unit (BMEU) or other bulk mail acceptance location, completes a
postage statement at the time of entry, pays postage through an
advance deposit account, and uses a permit imprint for postage
payment. For this purpose, the categories of mail that qualify are as
follows:
(1) First-Class Package International Service.
(2) International Priority Airmail (IPA) service.
(3) International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service.
123.623 Conditions
The following conditions apply to “known mailers”:
a. The mailpieces must contain no merchandise or goods, except as
provided in 123.623
.
b. Merchandise or goods to which this subsection applies may be mailed
only as First-Class Package International Service packages (small
packets) — or for commercial mailers, as IPA packages (small packets)
and ISAL packages (small packets). Any packaging used for package-
sized items under this subsection must be transparent, such as
shrinkwrap or poly wrap material, so that the contents are fully visible
for inspection. Authorization to mail items under this subsection
without a customs form applies only under one of the following
conditions:
(1) The mailpieces may contain goods of nominal value (less than
$1.00) in conjunction with communications or informational
materials for which no customs form is required in the destination
country.
(2) The mailpieces may contain hard copy printed matter or
recorded media (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, video and
cassette tapes), for which no customs form is required in the
destination country.
c. Authorization to mail items under section 123.62
without a customs
form is also subject to all of the following conditions:
(1) The mailpieces must not require an export license as described
in 510
, 520, 530, or 540.
(2) The mailpieces must not contain dangerous or prohibited items
under 135
or 136, or be otherwise prohibited by the destination
country.
(3) The mailpieces cannot be destined to an E:1 country listed in
15 CFR 740, Supp. 2.
(4) The mailpieces cannot contain any items listed in the Commerce
Control List (15 CFR 774) or the U.S. Munitions List (22 CFR 121).
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d. If the mailpieces are mailed with a postage statement, the mailer must
certify on the postage statement that the mailpieces contain no
dangerous materials that are prohibited by postal regulations.
e. The import regulations of the destination country must allow individual
mailpieces without a customs form affixed.
f. For IPA and ISAL mailings, the mailer must pay with a permit imprint or
with a combination postage method (meter postage affixed to the
piece and additional postage by permit imprint). IPA and ISAL
mailpieces that are paid for by postage solely with a meter do not
qualify for the “known mailer” exemption.
g. Failure to comply with the conditions in this section, or with any other
applicable regulations or policies of the Postal Service or other relevant
governmental authorities, may result in the suspension or revocation of
eligibility to mail items without a customs form affixed pursuant to this
section. For example, a suspension or revocation may result when the
mailer fails to ensure his or her compliance with 510
, 520, 530, or 540,
such as ensuring that no mailings are sent to persons blocked from
transacting in such items by the federal agencies described in those
IMM sections.
123.63 Separation of Documents and Merchandise
123.631 Explanation of Separation
Letter-post mail (First-Class Mail International, IPA and ISAL items, and First-
Class Package International Service) must be separated based on contents
into Documents and Merchandise categories. Merchandise consists of items
other than documents that are considered potentially dutiable, as well as
documents that may be subject to customs duties. The mailer must declare a
value and place a customs form on each merchandise item. If any item
(merchandise or document) weighs more than 16 ounces, the mailer must
place a customs form on it, regardless of the content.
123.632 Documents
In Exhibit 123.61, the “Type of Item” column has several references to
“documents.” For this purpose, “documents” refers only to any piece of
written, drawn, or printed information, excluding objects of merchandise.
Documents do not include digital and electronic storage media or devices
such as CDs, DVDs, or flash drives. Examples of documents include the
following:
a. Audit and business records.
b. Personal correspondence.
c. Circulars.
d. Pamphlets.
e. Advertisements.
f. Written instruments not intended to be resold.
g. Money orders, checks, and similar items that cannot be negotiated or
converted into cash without forgery.
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123.633 Customs Forms Required
The following are examples of items that are required to bear a customs
declaration form and for which the mailer must declare a value:
a. CDs, DVDs, flash drives, video and cassette tapes, and other digital
and electronic storage media — regardless of whether they are blank
or contain electronic documents or other prerecorded media.
b. Artwork.
c. Collector or antique document items.
d. Books.
e. Periodicals.
f. Printed music.
g. Printed educational or test material.
h. Player piano rolls.
i. Commercial engineering drawings.
j. Commercial blueprints.
k. Film.
l. Negatives.
m. X-rays.
n. Separation negatives.
o. Commercial photographs.
123.64 Additional Security Controls
When the chief postal inspector determines that a unique, credible threat
exists, the Postal Service may require that a mailer, at the time of mailing,
provide an acceptable primary form of photo identification (see DMM 608.10.3).
The signature on the identification must match the signature on the customs
declaration form.
123.7 Completing Customs Forms
123.71 Preparation and Acceptance of Electronically Generated
Customs Forms
123.711 Sender’s Preparation of Electronically Generated Customs Forms
Before mailing, the sender must fulfill any nonpostal export requirements
described in chapter 5 and must ensure that the electronically generated
customs form is complete. Certain types of goods may be subject to
prohibitions or restrictions. It is the mailer’s responsibility to comply with
import and export regulations and restrictions (e.g., quarantine,
pharmaceutical, etc.) and to determine what documents (e.g., commercial
invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate, license, authorization for
goods subject to quarantine such as plant, animal, or food products, etc.), if
any, are required in the destination country. Additional information is
available in the individual country listings.
All information on the customs forms must appear in Roman letters and
Arabic numerals. The mailer may supplement the information by adding a
translation in a language accepted in the destination country, and the
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translation may include non-Roman characters (e.g., Cyrillic, Arabic,
Mandarin). The following are the mandatory and conditional data elements:
a. Mandatory Data Elements: The following data elements are mandatory
for all customs forms regardless of mail class:
(1) Sender’s full name and address.
(2) Recipient’s full name and address.
(3) Category of items (e.g., document, gift, merchandise, etc.).
(4) A detailed description of contents, including the quantity, net
weight, and value for each item in the package.
(5) Sender’s signature and date.
b. Conditional Data Elements: The following data elements may be
required based on the contents of the package and other nonpostal
rules and regulations:
(1) Sender’s phone number.
(2) Sender’s email address.
(3) Recipient’s phone number.
(4) Recipient’s email address.
(5) License/Permit number.
(6) AES ITN or exemption citation (NOEEI) (see 520
–527).
(7) Harmonized System (HS) code, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
(HTS) code, or Schedule B number.
(8) Country of origin of goods.
Note: A mailer may elect to use any USPS classification software or
other tools to determine HS codes, or may choose to use other software
or other means to determine correct HS codes. Regardless of the
method used, the mailer remains solely responsible for the accuracy and
completeness of all customs information related to the mail, including the
accuracy of HS codes that correspond to the detailed descriptions of
goods. The Postal Service is not liable for any of the following:
a. Any incorrect or insufficient HS, HTS, or Schedule B classification.
b. Any other incorrect or incomplete information for customs declarations
in whatever form such information is made.
c. Any decision taken by any domestic or foreign customs authority.
See section 537
for more information.
123.712 Postal Service Employee’s Acceptance of Electronically Generated
Customs Declaration Forms
The acceptance employee must do the following when accepting an
electronically generated customs form from the sender:
a. Verify that the sender has entered on the customs form the information
required in 123.711
, and verify that the form is signed and dated.
Failure to complete the customs form properly can delay delivery of the
item or inconvenience the sender and addressee. Moreover, a false,
misleading, or incomplete declaration can result in the seizure or return
of the item and/or in criminal or civil penalties. The Postal Service
assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information that the
sender enters on the customs form.
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b. If the customs form is missing an appropriate AES ITN, AES
Exemption, or AES Downtime Citation (as applicable), remind the
sender that it is the sender’s responsibility to comply with U.S. Census
Bureau requirements (including having all applicable information) and
that the sender may be subject to civil and criminal penalties for
noncompliance.
c. If the sender purchases additional insurance against loss, damage, or
missing contents, record the insured amount in U.S. dollars in the
space provided.
d. Round stamp any uncanceled stamps, and, if the sender pays postage
by meter, round stamp the front of the piece near the meter postage.
e. Review the IMM individual country listing for destination-specific
mailing restrictions, prohibitions, and observations that apply to all mail
classes unless otherwise noted.
f. If the package contains mailable dangerous goods (see 135
), ensure
that the Dangerous Goods box is checked in the “Category of
Goods”section of the customs form.
g. After acceptance, place each item in the appropriate working pouch.
123.72 Preparation and Acceptance of PS Form 2976-R
123.721 Sender’s Preparation of PS Form 2976-R
An image of PS Form 2976-R, USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch
Note, is available at about.usps.com/forms/ps2976r.pdf
. Before mailing, the
sender must fulfill any nonpostal export requirements described in chapter 5
and must complete PS Form 2976-R according to the instructions on the
form.
123.722 Postal Service Employee’s Acceptance of PS Form 2976-R
The Postal Service acceptance employee must do the following when
accepting PS Form 2976-R from the sender:
a. Verify that the sender has entered the information on the form and has
signed and dated the declaration. If the sender’s address is on the
mailpiece, it must match the sender’s address on PS Form 2976-R.
b. Instruct the sender to complete any incomplete portions of the forms.
Remind the sender that failure to complete the form properly can delay
delivery of the item or inconvenience the sender and addressee.
Moreover, a false, misleading, or incomplete declaration can result in
the seizure or return of the item and/or in criminal or civil penalties. The
Postal Service assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of
information that the sender enters on PS Form 2976-R.
c. To comply with U.S. Census Bureau requirements, it is the sender’s
responsibility to ensure that an appropriate AES ITN, AES Exemption,
or AES Downtime Citation is displayed on PS Form 2976-R. If this
information is not entered, remind the customer that he or she may be
subject to civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
d. Review the IMM individual country listing for destination-specific
mailing restrictions, prohibitions, and observations that apply to all mail
classes unless otherwise noted.
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e. If the package contains mailable dangerous goods (see 135
), ensure
that the Dangerous Goods box is checked in the “Category of Goods”
section of the customs form.
f. If the sender wishes to purchase additional merchandise insurance for
the contents, the retail associate records the insured amount in U.S.
dollars on PS Form 2976-R in the space provided.
g. Weigh the parcel, enter the weight in block (6), and enter the applicable
amount of postage and fees in the appropriate block in the upper right
corner of the form.
h. For offices with retail systems, enter the mailpiece information from
PS Form 2976-R into the Customs and Border Protection Manifest
(CBPMAN) application. For manual offices, enter the mailpiece
information from PS Form 2976-R into the Customs Form Online
application.
Note: When using the CBPMAN Bypass option, enter the data
from PS Form 2976-R into CBPMAN using Retail Systems
Software (RSS) by close of business that same day, which is
considered to be 2 a.m. Eastern time (11 p.m. Pacific time).
i. Print the electronically generated combined customs declaration and
shipping label from the retail system or online application.
j. Apply the electronically generated barcoded labels to Copies 1–4 of
PS Form 2976-R in the designated section in the top left-hand corner
of each copy.
k. Remove and store (per local requirements) the Post Office Copy
(Copy 3) and tell the mailer that the Postal Service will retain this
document for 6 years as a record of mailing. Remove the Sender’s
Copy (Copy 4) and give it to the sender.
l. After the retail printer prints PS Form 2976, 2976-A, or 2976-B, insert
completed Copy 1 and Copy 2 of PS Form 2976-R and all other
required documents, such as a commercial invoice, into PS Form
2976-E (plastic envelope) and affix PS Form 2976-E to the address
side of the package. Do not wrap it around the package. For parcels
that are too small to accommodate PS Form 2976-E, use PS Form
2976-ES.
m. Affix the electronically generated PS Form 2976, 2976-A, or 2976-B on
the face of the mailpiece (on top of PS Form 2976-E or PS Form 2976-
ES) and present it to the customer to review. The customer must sign
the electronically generated form.
n. Round stamp any uncanceled stamps.
Note: Consistent with 225.12
, 235.12, 245.12, and 255.12, the customer
must present any item bearing a handwritten PS Form 2976-R to an
employee at a Post Office retail service counter.
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123.73 PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — CP 91, and
PS Form 2976-ES, Small Customs Form Envelope
The Postal Service provides the following two transparent plastic envelopes:
a. PS Form 2976-E is a transparent plastic envelope designed to carry
and protect customs form sets and any other documentation needed
for customs clearance. When the mailer provides PS Form 2976-R and
a mailpiece at a USPS retail service counter, the retail associate uses
the form to generate and print the applicable customs form and to
electronically transmit the associated customs data. Then, the retail
associate inserts PS Form 2976-R into PS Form 2976-E, removes the
backing sheet of PS Form 2976-E, and affixes PS Form 2976-E to the
address side of the mailpiece. The current edition of PS Form 2976-E is
July 2013; however, the mailer may use older editions.
b. PS Form 2976-ES is a smaller version of PS Form 2976-E. It is
designed to fit on Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or
Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes and other small parcels requiring a
customs form. When the mailer provides PS Form 2976-R with the
associated mailpiece at a USPS retail service counter, the retail
associate uses the form to generate and print the applicable customs
form and to electronically transmit the associated customs data. Then,
the retail associate inserts PS Form 2976-R into PS Form 2976-ES so
that the barcode applied to PS Form 2976-R is visible, removes the
backing sheet of PS Form 2976-ES, and affixes PS Form 2976-ES to
the address side of the package. The current edition of PS Form
2976-ES is April 2016.
130 Mailability
131 General
131.1 Domestic Limits
All articles that are nonmailable in domestic mail are nonmailable in
international mail. See Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable
Mail.
131.2 International Limits
Many articles that are mailable in domestic mail are nonmailable in
international mail. See chapter 6 of Publication 52 and “Prohibitions and
Restrictions” in the Individual Country Listings.
131.3 Individual Country Prohibitions and Restrictions
131.31 Information Available
Information on articles that are prohibited or restricted to individual countries
appears under “Prohibitions and Restrictions” in the Individual Country
Listings. These prohibitions and restrictions are based on information
furnished by the countries concerned. Customers should inquire at the Post
Office facility about specific prohibitions or restrictions.
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131.32 Prohibited and Restricted Articles
Articles that are prohibited by the destination country are nonmailable. For
mail known to contain articles restricted by the destination country, the
sender must be informed of the restrictions and advised that the articles are
subject to the import requirements of that country.
131.33 Return or Seizure of Mail
A country may return or seize mail containing articles prohibited or restricted
within that country, whether or not notice of such prohibition or restriction
has been provided to or published by the Postal Service.
131.34 Foreign Customs Information
The Postal Service does not maintain or provide information concerning the
assessment of customs duty in other countries. Postal Service employees
must not attempt to inform customers whether articles (gifts or commercial
shipments) will be subject to customs duty. Postal Service employees may
suggest to customers, however, that they inform the addressees in advance
of the articles they intend to mail. Addressees can then obtain information
from their local customs authorities. No provision is made for prepayment of
customs duty on mail addressed for delivery in foreign countries.
If duties or taxes are assessed, most countries will collect from the recipient
a customs clearance and delivery fee, in addition to the duties and taxes.
This fee is authorized by international postal agreements to reimburse the
delivery service for the costs it incurs in clearing the items through customs
and collecting duties at the time of delivery. The duties, taxes, and fee, if
applicable, are not included in the postage paid by the mailer.
131.4 Mailer Responsibility
Regardless of any statement in this manual or the statement of any employee
of the United States Postal Service, the burden rests with the mailer to
ensure compliance with domestic, international, and individual country rules
and regulations for mailability.
131.5 Preparation for Mailing
131.51 General Packaging Requirements
Parcels of articles or goods must meet the requirements of DMM 601. See
DMM 601 for the size and weight limits of parcels and for several grades of
fiberboard boxes used for difficult loads. Boxes with difficult loads must be
reinforced with banding in each direction around the package.
131.52 Special Packaging Requirements
Each mailer must meet the following special packaging requirements when
mailing any of the following articles (see DMM 601):
a. Fragile articles, such as glass, must be cushioned as required to
dissipate shock and pressure forces over as much of the surface of the
item as possible.
b. Liquids must be packaged as required.
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c. Package fatty substances that do not easily liquefy, such as ointments,
soft soap, resins, etc., as well as silkworm eggs, in an interior container
(box, cloth, or plastic bag) and place them in an outer shipping
container of minimum 275-grade test strength.
d. Enclose dry, powdered dyes, such as aniline, in sift-proof, sturdy tin or
plastic boxes in an outer sift-proof shipping container. This container
must have a minimum 275-grade test strength fiberboard or equivalent.
132 Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter
132.1 Domestic Limits
All written, printed, and graphic matter that is described as nonmailable in
DMM 601 is nonmailable internationally. This matter includes but is not
limited to the following:
a. Advertisements for abortion.
b. Advertisements for motor vehicle master keys.
c. Copyright violations.
d. Fictitious matter.
e. Lottery matter.
f. Matter inciting violence.
g. Solicitations in the guise of bills or statements of account.
h. Solicitations or inducements for mailing harmful matter, radioactive
materials, controlled substances, or intoxicating liquors.
Note: Immoral or obscene articles and advertisements for them are
nonmailable.
132.2 Reply Cards and Envelopes
Mailpieces that are sent to foreign addressees may not contain prepaid reply
cards or envelopes that bear a U.S. postage stamp, meter stamp, meter
impression, or a domestic business reply indicia. See Note:
for regulations
governing mailer use of International Business Reply Service (IBRS).
Exception: The prohibition against enclosing U.S. domestic business
reply cards or envelopes does not apply when they are bound into, are
stapled to, or form an integral part of the printed page of mailpieces that
are periodicals. Such enclosures may be admitted so long as they are
not used as response vehicles by foreign recipients and the postal
administrations of the destination countries do not object to their
presence in U.S.-origin publications.
133 Improperly Addressed Mail
The following items are nonmailable in international mail:
a. Unaddressed items.
b. Items whose ultimate destination cannot be determined due to
insufficient, illegible, or incorrect addressing.
c. Items bearing multiple addresses to the same or different countries.
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134 Valuable Articles
134.1 Service Options
The following services can be used to send the articles noted in 134.2:
a. First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service.
b. Priority Mail International service.
Note: Priority Mail Express International service cannot be used to send
the articles noted in 134.2
.
134.2 List of Articles
The following valuable articles may be sent only with the services noted in
134.1:
a. Coins, banknotes, and currency notes (paper money).
b. Instruments payable to bearer. (The term “instruments payable to
bearer” includes checks, drafts, or securities that can be legally cashed
or easily negotiated by anyone who may come into possession of
them. A check or draft payable to a specific payee is not regarded as
payable to bearer unless the payee has endorsed it. If not endorsed, or
if endorsed in favor of another specific payee, it is not regarded as
payable to bearer.)
c. Traveler’s checks.
d. Manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver.
e. Precious stones, jewels, jewelry, watches, and other valuable articles.
Note: The term “jewelry” is generally understood to denote articles
of more than nominal value. Inexpensive jewelry, watches, such as
tie clasps and costume jewelry, containing little or no precious
metal, is not considered to be jewelry within the meaning of this
section and is accepted under the same conditions as other
mailable merchandise to any country. Inexpensive jewelry is
accepted to countries that prohibit jewelry, but only at the sender’s
risk.
134.3 Export of Rough Diamonds
The exportation (mailing) from the United States of any rough diamond
(regardless of size, source, or value) is prohibited unless the rough diamond
has been controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
See 560
for the complete mailing standards of these items.
134.4 Prohibitions
Individual countries prohibit or restrict some or all of the valuable items listed
above. See the “Prohibitions and Restrictions” section in the Individual
Country Listings.
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135 Mailable Dangerous Goods
135.1 Infectious Substances
135.11 General Conditions
Infectious and noninfectious (nonregulated) biological substances are
acceptable in international mail subject to the provisions of Publication 52,
part 622 under the following conditions: when they are intended for medical
or veterinary use, research, or laboratory certification related to the public
health; only when such materials are properly prepared for mailing to
withstand shocks, pressure changes, and other conditions related to
ordinary handling in transit; and under the additional conditions specified in
subsections below.
a. Category A infectious substances are not mailable. Category A
infectious substances as described in Publication 52, item 346.12a are
substances transported in a form capable of causing permanent
disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy
humans or animals when exposure occurs. A Category A infectious
substance is assigned the identification number UN 2814 or UN 2900,
based on the known medical history or symptoms of the source patient
or animal, endemic local conditions, or professional judgment
concerning the individual circumstances of the source human or
animal. A list of indicative examples of infectious substances included
in Category A can be found in International Air Transportation
Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, Table 3.3.D.
b. Category B infectious substances are mailable when they meet the
definition in Publication 52, item 346.12a and are limited to 50 ml for
liquids or 50 g for solids per mailpiece. A Category B infectious
substance does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A. A
mailpiece known or suspected to contain a Category B infectious
substance must bear the proper shipping name “Biological substance,
Category B” on the address side of the mailpiece and must be
assigned to and marked with identification number UN 3373.
c. Nonregulated (noninfectious) materials described in Publication 52,
section 346.234 as nonregulated are mailable. Nonregulated
substances do not contain infectious substances or substances that
are likely to cause disease in humans or animals. Nonregulated
materials are not subject to regulation as materials, but when
presented for mailing, they must be properly packaged as described in
Publication 52, Packaging Instruction 6G.
d. Exempt human or animal specimens as defined in Publication 52,
item 346.12d are mailable. They are not subject to regulation as
materials, but when presented for mailing, they must be properly
packaged as described in Publication 52, Packaging Instruction 6H.
135.12 Type of Mail
Category B infectious substances must be sent only by First-Class Package
International Service using Registered Mail service. Nonregulated materials
defined in Publication 52, section 346.234 and exempt human or animal
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specimens defined in Publication 52, item 346.12d are mailable by First-
Class Package International Service when properly packaged as described
in Publication 52, Packaging Instruction 6G or 6H.
135.13 Senders and Receivers
Substances identified in 135.11b must be sent only by authorized
laboratories to their foreign counterparts in those countries that have
indicated a willingness to accept them.
Note: Countries distinguish between infectious and noninfectious
(nonregulated) biological substances and may prohibit one or the other
or both. See “Prohibitions” in the Individual Country Listings.
135.2 Authorization
135.21 Authorized Institutions
Infectious biological substances can be sent to or received by only the
following types of institutions:
a. Laboratories of local, state, and federal government agencies.
b. Laboratories of federally licensed manufacturers of biological products
derived from bacteria and viruses.
c. Laboratories affiliated with or operated by hospitals, universities,
research facilities, and other teaching institutions.
d. Private laboratories licensed, certified, recognized, or approved by a
public authority.
135.22 Request for Authorization
A qualifying institution wishing to mail packages containing biological
substances must submit a written request on its organizational letterhead to
the following address:
MANAGER OF PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 4446
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5015
In its letter of application, the institution must indicate the nature of its work,
the identity and qualifications of the prospective recipient, and the number of
packages to be mailed.
135.3 Packaging, Marking, Labeling
135.31 Category B Infectious Substances
A material that is classified as a Category B infectious substance and that
meets the definition in Publication 52, item 346.12a, must be triple-packaged
as described in Publication 52, Packaging Instruction 6C, must meet the
packaging requirements in 49 CFR 173.199, and must be sent only by First-
Class Package International Service using Registered Mail service. Each
primary receptacle containing a liquid must be leakproof and surrounded by
absorbent material sufficient to protect the primary receptacle and absorb
the total amount of liquid should the primary receptacle leak or break. Each
primary receptacle containing a solid must be sift proof. Secondary
containers for liquids must be leak proof. Secondary containers for solids
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must be sift proof. The primary and secondary packaging must be enclosed
in a rigid outer shipping container. A single primary receptacle must not
contain more than 1 liter (34 ounces) of a liquid specimen or 4 kg
(8.8 pounds) of a solid specimen. Multiple primary receptacles whose
combined volume does not exceed 4 liters (1 gallon) for liquids or 4 kg
(8.8 pounds) for solids may be enclosed in a single secondary container. In
addition:
a. The secondary container must be marked with the international
biohazard symbol shown in Publication 52, Exhibit 346.321.
b. A primary receptacle or secondary packaging containing liquid must be
capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure
producing a pressure differential of not less than 95 kPa (0.95 bar,
14 psi) in the range of -40° C to 55° C (-40° F to 130° F).
c. All mailpieces sent under DMM 601.10.17.4 must be marked on the
address side with the shipping name “Biological substance,
Category B” and the “UN 3373” marking as outlined in 49 CFR
173.199 (a) (5).
d. Orientation arrows are not required on these mailpieces but may be
used.
e. The outer packaging must show the name and telephone number of a
person who is knowledgeable about the material shipped and has
comprehensive emergency response and incident mitigation
information, or of someone who has immediate access to the person
with such knowledge and information.
135.32 Nonregulated Materials (Noninfectious Biological Substances)
Nonregulated materials are not subject to regulation as materials but when
presented for mailing, they must be properly packaged, marked, and labeled
as described in Publication 52, Packaging Instruction 6G.
135.33 Exempt Human or Animal Specimens
Exempt human or animal specimens are not subject to regulation as
materials but when presented for mailing, they must be properly packaged,
marked, and labeled as described in Publication 52, Packaging
Instruction 6H.
135.4 Handling and Dispatch of Infectious Substances
135.41 Biological Substances
Items that contain perishable biological substances must be given careful yet
expeditious handling from receipt through dispatch.
135.42 Infectious Substances
Shipments containing infectious substances must be segregated from other
types of mail matter (i.e., placed in separate sacks). PS Tag 44, Sack
Contents Warning, must be attached to the outside of sacks to identify the
nature of the contents. PS Tag 44 is for internal use only, and must be
removed from mail sacks, and the materials tendered to air carriers as
outside pieces.
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135.5 Radioactive Materials
Shipments containing radioactive materials are acceptable in international
mail subject to the provisions of Publication 52, part 347 and under the
following conditions:
a. Shipments may be sent only by First-Class Package International
Service using Registered Mail service.
b. Shipments may be sent only to those countries that have expressed a
willingness to accept radioactive materials. See “Prohibitions and
Restrictions” in the Individual Country Listings.
c. Shipments must comply with the International Atomic Energy Agency
rules and regulations.
d. Senders and recipients of radioactive materials must receive prior
authorization from the appropriate regulatory authorities within their
countries.
e. A white package label bearing the French words “Matieres
Radioactives” (Radioactive Materials) must be applied to the address
side of each package containing radioactive materials. Senders are
responsible for supplying and affixing this label to the package.
f. The package must also bear the following endorsements in bold
letters: “RETURN TO SENDER IN CASE OF NONDELIVERY” and
“RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, QUANTITIES PERMITTED FOR
MOVEMENT BY POST.”
135.6 Batteries
135.61 Availability — Mail Classes
Shipments containing lithium cells or batteries, regardless of quantity or
type — lithium metal or lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) or lithium-ion or
lithium polymer (rechargeable) — are nonmailable in Global Express
Guaranteed service. The standards under 135.62
through 135.64 apply to all
other outbound international mail classes.
135.62 General
Only new lithium cells and batteries under 135.63 and 135.64 that are
properly installed in the equipment they are intended to operate may be sent
internationally or to, from, or between APO, FPO, or DPO locations when not
restricted or prohibited by the destination country or APO, FPO, or DPO
location. For specific country restrictions, see the applicable Individual
Country Listing. For specific APO, FPO, or DPO restrictions, see the
information for the destination ZIP Code in the article titled “Overseas
Military/Diplomatic Mail” published in each issue of the Postal Bulletin.
The following items are prohibited and may not be mailed internationally or
to, from, or between APO, FPO, or DPO locations under any circumstances:
a. New lithium batteries packed with or sent separately from equipment.
b. Used, damaged, defective, or recalled lithium batteries installed in,
packed with, or sent separately from equipment.
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c. Used, damaged, or defective electronic devices (excluding devices
that are new in original packaging, and manufacturer-certified new or
refurbished devices) containing or packaged with lithium batteries.
For more information, see Publication 52, parts 349, 622, and 623.
135.63 Lithium Metal or Lithium Alloy (Non-Rechargeable) Cells and
Batteries
Small consumer-type lithium metal or lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells
and batteries like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable
in a single shipment with the following restrictions:
a. The batteries must be installed in the equipment they are intended to
operate.
b. Each shipment may contain a maximum of four lithium cells or two
lithium batteries.
c. The lithium content must not exceed 1 gram (g) per cell.
d. The total aggregate lithium content must not exceed 2 g per battery.
e. The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from
damage and short circuit.
f. The equipment must be equipped with an effective means of
preventing it from inadvertently being turned on or activated.
g. The equipment must be contained in a strong, sealed package and
cushioned to prevent movement or damage.
h. Mailpieces must not bear markings or labels identifying the contents as
lithium batteries.
135.64 Lithium-ion or Lithium Polymer (Rechargeable) Cells and
Batteries
Small consumer-type lithium-ion or lithium polymer (rechargeable) cells and
batteries like those used to power cell phones and laptop computers are
mailable in a single shipment with the following restrictions:
a. The batteries must be installed in the equipment they are intended to
operate.
b. Each shipment may contain a maximum of four lithium cells or two
lithium batteries.
c. The total Watt-hour rating (Wh) for each cell must not exceed 20 Wh
per cell.
d. The total Wh for each battery must not exceed 100 Wh per battery.
e. Each battery must bear the Wh marking on the battery to determine if it
is within the limits defined in 135.64
c and 135.64d.
f. The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from
damage and short circuit.
g. The equipment must be equipped with an effective means of
preventing it from inadvertently being turned on or activated.
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h. The equipment must be contained in a strong, sealed package and
cushioned to prevent movement or damage.
i. Mailpieces must not bear markings or labels identifying the contents as
lithium batteries.
136 Nonmailable Goods
136.1 Dangerous Goods
Except as provided in IMM 135, “dangerous goods” as defined by the United
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model
Regulations, are prohibited in outbound international mail, regardless of mail
class. Some examples of dangerous goods include the following:
a. Explosives or explosive devices.
b. Flammable materials.
(1) Pyrophoric, flammable, or combustible liquids with a closed cup
flash point below 200°F.
(2) Flammable solids, including matches.
c. Oxidizers.
d. Corrosives, liquid or solid.
e. Compressed gases.
(1) Flammable.
(2) Nonflammable with an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at
70°F or 104 psi at 130°F.
f. Poisons, irritants, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia.
g. Magnetized material with a magnetic field strength of .002 gauss or
more at a distance of 7 feet.
h. Dry ice (carbon dioxide solid).
Additional information on dangerous goods is available at unece.org/trans/
danger/danger.html.
136.2 Inert and Replica Explosive Devices
The following types of inert or replica explosive devices are prohibited in
outbound international mail:
a. Military ordnance, ammunition, and shells.
b. Grenades.
c. Similar devices that were originally designed for military or combative
use (including training).
This prohibition does not extend to items such as children’s toys or articles
that do not represent the above items in a realistic manner.
136.3 Counterfeit and Pirated Items
Any type of counterfeit or pirated article is prohibited in international mail.
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136.4 Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco, and Electronic Nicotine
Delivery Systems
Cigarettes (including roll-your-own tobacco), smokeless tobacco products,
and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems as defined in Publication 52, part
471 are nonmailable when sent in outbound or inbound international mail.
The exceptions for mailing under Publication 52, part 473 are not available
for shipments of such products in international mail. This standard prevails
regardless of any information to the contrary in the Individual Country
Listings.
137 Firearms, Knives, and Sharp Instruments
Some knives and sharp instruments (see Publication 52, subchapter 44 and
part 633) may be mailed to certain countries under the conditions specified in
the Individual Country Listings. See 540 for U.S. Department of State
licensing requirements applicable to the international mailing of arms or
implements of war, component parts, and related technical data.
138 Perishable Matter
138.1 Animals
All live or dead animals are nonmailable, except the following:
a. Live bees, leeches, silkworms, and flies of the family Drosophilidae.
b. Dead insects or reptiles, when thoroughly dried.
c. Parasites and predators of injurious insects, if the following conditions
are met:
(1) They are admissible in the domestic mail.
(2) They are useful in controlling harmful insects.
(3) They are exchanged by officially recognized scientific or health
agencies.
(4) They are sent by First-Class Mail International service, First-
Class Package International Service, or Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
(5) Mailable animals must be in containers conforming to the
requirements in the DMM.
138.2 Plants
Plants, seeds, and plant materials, including fruits and vegetables, are
subject to the provisions of Publication 52, chapter 5; Publication 14,
Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Animals, Plants, and Related
Products; and the quarantine regulations of the country of destination.
Customers can obtain information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection
and Quarantine (PPQ) Programs at:
USDA APHIS PPQ
4700 RIVER RD
RIVERDALE MD 20737-1228
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138.3 Eggs
138.31 Restrictions
Eggs may be sent only by Priority Mail International. See 550 for nonpostal
regulations on dried whole eggs.
138.32 Packaging
Eggs must be packaged in the following manner:
a. Eggs mailed to any country except Canada must be placed in a metal
egg container. Each egg must be packed in cushioning material. The
metal egg container must be enclosed in an outer container of wood
with cushioning packed between the two containers.
b. Eggs mailed to Canada may be packed either as prescribed in 138.32
a
or in a box of rigid material with a tight-fitting lid. Each egg must be
wrapped in protective material and placed on end. Vacant spaces in
the box must be filled with packing material to prevent the eggs from
striking each other or the box.
138.4 Food and Other Perishable Articles
Fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, and other articles that easily decompose or
that cannot reasonably be expected to reach their destination without
spoiling are nonmailable.
139 Cremated Remains
139.1 Eligibility
Cremated remains (human and animal ashes) are permitted to be mailed
internationally under the following conditions:
a. The cremated remains are not otherwise prohibited by the destination
country (see the Individual Country Listing).
b. The package is sent only by Priority Mail Express International service.
(See the Individual Country Listings for availability.)
139.2 Packaging
The mailer must package cremated remains (human or animal ashes) in a
sealed and siftproof funeral urn. The mailer must place the urn into a strong
and durable outer container, and must pack the outer container with
sufficient cushioning material to prevent shifting during transit. The outer
container must be siftproof to prevent powders from escaping and thereby
soiling, damaging, or destroying another mailpiece or any postal equipment,
or from causing discomfort to a person. Also see Publication 52, Packaging
Instruction 10C.
139.3 Markings
The mailer must indicate the identity of the contents on the required
applicable customs declaration form (see 123.61).
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140 International Mail Categories
141 Definitions
141.1 General
There are five principal categories of international mail that are primarily
differentiated from one another by speed of service. They are Global Express
Guaranteed (GXG) service, Priority Mail Express International service, Priority
Mail International service, First-Class Mail International service, and First-
Class Package International Service.
141.2 Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed is the U.S. Postal Service’s premium
international mail service. Global Express Guaranteed is an expedited
delivery service that is the product of a business alliance between the U.S.
Postal Service and FedEx Corporation. It provides reliable, high-speed,
time-definite service from designated U.S. ZIP Code areas to locations in
most destination countries. Global Express Guaranteed is assured to meet
destination-specific delivery standards or the postage will be refunded. If a
shipment is lost or damaged, liability for loss or damaged merchandise or for
document reconstruction is limited to a maximum of $100 or the amount of
additional optional insurance purchased. The maximum weight limit for
Global Express Guaranteed service is 70 pounds, but lower country-specific
weight limits might apply. To determine the maximum weight limit for each
country, see the Individual Country Listings or Publication 141, Global
Express Guaranteed Service Guide.
141.3 Priority Mail Express International
The next level of service, in terms of speed and value-added features, is
Priority Mail Express International. Priority Mail Express International is an
expedited mail service that can be used to send documents and
merchandise to most of the country locations that are individually listed in
this publication. Priority Mail Express International insurance coverage
against loss, damage, or missing contents, up to a maximum of $200, is
provided at no additional charge. Additional merchandise insurance
coverage up to $5,000 may be purchased at the sender’s option to many
countries. Document reconstruction insurance coverage is limited to a
maximum of $100 per shipment. Country-specific maximum weight limits
range from 22 pounds to 70 pounds. See the Individual Country Listings.
Priority Mail Express International shipments offer a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee to select destinations: see 221.2
and the Individual Country
Listings to determine the availability of such service. For all other
destinations, Priority Mail Express International shipments are not subject to
a postage refund guarantee if a delivery delay occurs.
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141.4 Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International is subject to the provisions of the Universal Postal
Union Parcel Convention. This classification is primarily designed to
accommodate larger and heavier shipments whose size and/or weight
exceeds the limits for First-Class Mail International service or First-Class
Package International Service. For countries that offer parcel service,
maximum weight limits range from 22 pounds to 70 pounds. To determine
the maximum weight limit for each country, see the Individual Country
Listings. At the sender's option, extra services, such as additional
merchandise insurance coverage and return receipt service, may be added
on a country-specific basis.
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced
Boxes provide customers with an economical means of sending
correspondence, documents, printed matter, and lightweight merchandise
items to foreign destinations. The maximum weight limit is 4 pounds.
Registered Mail service is not available for Priority Mail International Flat Rate
Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. At the sender's option, extra
services, such as additional merchandise insurance coverage and return
receipt service, may be added to Priority Mail International Flat Rate
Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes on a country-specific basis.
141.5 First-Class Mail International
First-Class Mail International is a generic term for mailpieces that are
postcard-size, letter-size, or flat-size and weigh less than 16 ounces (the
actual weight limit is 15.994 ounces, to accommodate Postal Service
systems that round to three decimal places and thus round items that weigh
15.995–15.999 ounces up to 16 ounces). First-Class Mail International items
may contain any letter-size or flat-size mailable correspondence or
nondutiable documents that are not prohibited by the destination country.
Aerogrammes are no longer available for purchase. Previously purchased
aerogrammes are mailable at the applicable First-Class Mail International
letter-size price. At the sender’s option, extra services, such as Registered
Mail and return receipt, may be added on a country-specific basis.
141.6 First-Class Package International Service
First-Class Package International Service is a generic term for mailpieces
that are package-size (small packets), that weigh 4 pounds or less, and that
have a value of $400 or less. First-Class Package International Service items
may contain any package-size item (small packet) that is not prohibited by
the destination country. At the sender’s option, extra services, such as
Registered Mail and return receipt, may be added on a country-specific
basis.
142 Official Mail
142.1 Mailings by Federal Agencies
Official mail (sent by federal agencies and departments listed in Postal
Service Handbook DM-103, Official Mail) that bears the indicia prescribed in
DMM 703 may be sent to foreign destinations. Such items are subject to the
postage payment requirements, weight and size limits, customs form
requirements, and general conditions for mailing that otherwise apply to the
class and category of the international mail being sent.
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142.2 Postal Service Mailings
International mailpieces that are sent by or on behalf of the U.S. Postal
Service must bear the prescribed G-10 permit indicia. Postal Service official
mail is subject to all restrictions (e.g., maximum size and weight limits) as
defined in the Individual Country Listings for the destination country of
mailing.
142.3 Mail of a Former President and Surviving Spouse of a
Former President
All nonpolitical mail of former United States Presidents, and of the surviving
spouse of a former President, must be accepted without prepayment of
postage if it bears the written signature of the sender, or a facsimile signature
and the words “POSTAGE AND FEES PAID” in the upper-right corner of the
address side.
142.4 General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
(OAS)
The following standards apply when mail is sent as OAS General Secretariat
official mail:
a. Only unregistered or registered First-Class Mail International and First-
Class Package International Service items bearing the return address
of the OAS General Secretariat and weighing not more than 4 pounds
are accepted without postage when addressed to the OAS member
countries listed in 142.4b
. Items in all other mail classes must be
prepaid by the mailer.
b. The following countries are members of the Organization of American
States (OAS):
142.5 Pan American Sanitary Bureau Mail
Only unregistered First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items bearing the return address of the Pan American
Sanitary Bureau and weighing not more than 4 pounds are accepted without
postage affixed when addressed to an OAS member country listed in 142.4b
or to Cuba. Registered First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items, as well as items in all other mail classes, must be
prepaid by the mailer.
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
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150 Postage
151 Postage Prices
See Individual Country Listings.
152 Payment Methods
152.1 Prepayment
Each item must be fully prepaid to ensure prompt dispatch and to avoid
assessment of charges against the addressee. For the treatment of shortpaid
and unpaid mail, see 420
.
152.2 Computing Postage
152.21 Determining Single-Piece Weight
To determine single-piece weight in any mailing at single-piece prices, or in a
bulk price mailing of nonidentical-weight pieces, weigh each piece
individually. To determine single-piece weight in any other bulk or presort
price mailing of identical-weight pieces (e.g., IPA or ISAL), weigh a sample
group of at least 10 randomly selected pieces and divide the total sample
weight by the number of pieces in the sample. Express all single-piece
weights in decimal pounds rounded off to four decimal places.
152.22 Rounding Numerical Values
For these standards:
a. Round off requires increasing by 1 the last digit to be kept if the digit to
its right, which is not to be kept, is 5 or greater. If that digit is 4 or less,
the last digit kept is unchanged (e.g., 3.3761 rounded off to two
decimal places is 3.38, whereas 3.3741 is 3.37).
b. Round up requires increasing by 1 the last digit to be kept if there are
any digits to its right, regardless of value (e.g., rounding up either
3.3701 or 3.3791 to two decimal places yields 3.38).
152.3 Stamps
152.31 Types of Stamps
The following types of stamps may be used to pay for postage and fees for
extra services listed under chapter 3 for all single-piece international mail
transactions:
a. Denominated postage stamps: A denominated postage stamp’s value
is based on the dollar amount that is printed on the stamp. Any
denominated postage stamp issued by the United States, unless listed
in DMM 604.1.3, is valid for postage.
b. Nondenominated postage stamps (excludes precanceled stamps under
152.33
): A nondenominated postage stamp’s value is linked to its
domestic postage issue price (e.g., the Antique Toys stamp, issued on
June 7, 2002, has a postage value of 37 cents). A complete listing of
nondenominated postage stamps is available in Quick Service Guide
(QSG) 604a found online at pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/qsg300/
q604a.pdf.
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c. Nondenominated semi-postal stamps: Nondenominated semi-postal
stamps (e.g., Stop Family Violence or Breast Cancer Research) are sold
at a price that exceeds the postage value of the stamp, with the
amount exceeding postage going to the stated cause. Only their value
(at the time of purchase) may be used to pay postage. A complete
listing of these semi-postal stamps and their issue prices are available
in QSG 604a found online at pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/qsg300/
q604a.pdf.
d. Forever Stamps (domestic): A domestic Forever stamp’s value is linked
to the domestic First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce machinable
letter price that is in effect on the day of use (mailing) regardless of
when the stamp is purchased and regardless of how prices may
change in the future.
e. Global Forever Stamps: A Global Forever stamp’s value is linked to the
First-Class Mail International single-piece 1-ounce machinable letter
price that is in effect on the day of use (mailing) regardless of when the
stamp is purchased and regardless of how prices may change in the
future. Global Forever stamps can be used to mail a postcard or
1-ounce machinable letter-size mailpiece anywhere in the world. In
addition, mailers may use a Global Forever stamp as postage for any
type of single-piece international or domestic mailpiece. Global Forever
stamps are round and always bear the words “Global Forever.”
152.32 Additional Postage for Nondenominated Postage Stamps,
Forever Stamps, or Forever Print-on-Demand Indicias
Because international postage prices are always higher than the comparable
domestic postage prices, mailers who affix a single nondenominated
postage stamp (see 152.31b
), a single nondenominated semi-postal stamp
(see 152.31c
), a single domestic Forever stamp (see 152.31d), or a single
Forever Print-on-Demand Indicia label (see 152.4) to their outbound
mailpieces must add additional postage to comply with the international
price schedule.
152.33 Precanceled Stamps
Except for the “Nonprofit Org.” variant, mailers may use precanceled stamps
for only IPA mailings (see 293.333
) and ISAL mailings (see 293.333). The
same conditions that are applicable to domestic mail under DMM 604 apply.
152.4 Postage Meters, Postage Validation Imprints (PVI), Forever
Print-on-Demand Indicia, and PC Postage
Postage meter imprints, postage validation imprint (PVI) labels, Forever Print-
on-Demand Indicia labels, and PC Postage imprints are collectively identified
as “postage evidencing systems.” A postage evidencing system is a device
or system of components that a customer uses to print evidence that
postage required for mailing has been paid. Postage evidencing systems
print indicia, such as meter imprints or information-based indicia (IBI), to
indicate postage payment. Mailers may print these indicia directly on a
mailpiece or on a label that is affixed to a mailpiece to pay postage and fees
for extra services (see chapter 3) for all single-piece mail transactions. In
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addition, postage meters may also be used to pay for the “per piece price”
portion of IPA (see 292
) and ISAL (see 293) mailings. For additional
information, including a listing of authorized postage meter and PC Postage
providers, see DMM 604.4.
152.5 Additional Standards for Forever Print-on-Demand Indicia
Labels
Mailers may use the USPS-produced Forever Print-on-Demand Indicia
labels, which bear an information-based indicia (IBI) and the word “Forever,”
in the same way as the Forever stamp described in 152.31d
.
152.6 Permit Imprint
152.61 Conditions of Use
Postage may be paid by permit imprint, subject to the standards in
DMM 124, 604, and 705. When a customer pays a permit imprint application
fee, the Postal Service accepts that fee for international outbound and/or
domestic mailings. Postage charges are computed on PS Form 3700. This
postage payment method may be used for postage and extra service fees for
the following services:
a. Global Express Guaranteed service prepared under 213.8
.
b. Priority Mail Express International service prepared under 223.221
.
c. Priority Mail International service.
d. First-Class Mail International service.
e. First-Class Package International Service.
f. International Priority Airmail (IPA) service.
g. International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service.
152.62 Place of Mailing
Mail must be deposited and accepted at the Post Office that issued the
permit, at a time and place designated by the postmaster, except as
otherwise provided for drop shipments.
152.63 Usage Criteria
152.631 Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, and First-Class Package International Service
For Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority
Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service items, a
mailer may use a permit imprint for international items addressed to
recipients in foreign countries as follows:
a. The minimum for items from one mail class is 200 pieces or 50 pounds.
The mailer must submit the appropriate postage statement for the mail
class.
Note: The mailer may submit mailings for more than just one mail
class, but the mailing for each mail class must meet the minimum
of 200 pieces or 50 pounds, and the mailer must submit a postage
statement for each mail class. If a mailing for a mail class does not
meet the minimum requirements, the mailer may qualify to use a
permit imprint for international items under items 152.631b
or
152.631c.
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b. If the mailer fails to meet the minimum requirement for one mail class
(see 152.631a
), the mailer may submit items from multiple mail classes
totaling at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds combined from the various
mail classes. The mailer must physically separate the items by mail
class and submit a separate postage statement for each mail class.
c. If the mailer fails to meet the minimum requirement for either one mail
class (see 152.631a
) or multiple mail classes (see 152.631b), the mailer
may submit international permit imprint mailing items with any
qualifying domestic permit imprint mailing under DMM 604 or 705, or
with any qualifying international permit imprint mailing under 152.632
or 152.633 with no minimum quantity requirement. The mailer must
physically separate the items by mail class, must submit a separate
postage statement for each mail class, and must present both the
international permit imprint mailing and the qualifying domestic permit
imprint mailing at the same time.
152.632 First-Class Mail International
For First-Class Mail International items, a mailer may use a permit imprint for
international items addressed to recipients in foreign countries only when a
mailing contains a minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds of First-Class Mail
International service items. In contrast to 152.631b
, the mailer may not
combine First-Class Mail International service items with items from other
international mail classes, and in contrast to 152.631c
, the mailer may not
combine First-Class Mail International service items with domestic mail
classes to reach the minimum quantity requirement.
Note: As discussed in 152.631c
, a mailer who meets the minimum
requirements for First-Class Mail International service items may
combine with that mailing other permit imprint mailings for Global
Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, or First-Class Package International Service items. The
mailer must physically separate the items by mail class and submit a
separate postage statement for each mail class.
152.633 IPA and ISAL
See 292.23 and 293.23 for the minimum quantity requirements that govern
the entry of International Priority Airmail (IPA) items and International Surface
Air Lift (ISAL) items, respectively.
Note: As discussed in 152.631c
, a mailer who meets the minimum
requirements for IPA or ISAL items may combine with that mailing other
permit imprint mailings for Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail
Express International, Priority Mail International, or First-Class Package
International Service items. The mailer must physically separate the
items by mail class and submit a separate postage statement for each
mail class.
152.634 M-bags
For M-bag mailings (see 260), no minimum quantity requirement applies.
152.64 Required Format
Each mailpiece sent under this payment method must bear a permit imprint
indicia showing that postage is paid. Permit imprint indicia must be prepared
in one of the formats shown in Exhibit 152.64
. No variations or additions —
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such as Bulk Rate, Media Mail, Presorted Standard, Enhanced Carrier Route
Sort, Automation Rate, Nonprofit Organization, or Bound Printed Matter —
are allowed. Mailpieces may bear a company permit imprint, in which the
exact name of the company or individual holding the permit is shown in the
indicium in place of the city, state, and permit number. The mailer may
substitute the abbreviation “INTL” in place of “INTERNATIONAL” in any of
the indicia formats in Exhibit 152.64
. Mailings prepared with a company
permit imprint must comply with the standards in DMM 604.5.3.9.
Exhibit 152.64 (p. 1)
Indicia Formats
GLOBAL EXPRESS GUARANTEED
PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL
PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL
152.64 International Mail Manual
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Exhibit 152.64 (p. 2)
Indicia Formats
FIRST-CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONAL
FIRST-CLASS PACKAGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
International Mail Services 152.64
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Exhibit 152.64 (p. 3)
Indicia Formats
INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY AIRMAIL (IPA)
INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT (ISAL)
AIRMAIL M-BAGS
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Exhibit 152.64 (p. 4)
Indicia Formats
153 Placement of Postage
a. Postage stamps and postage-paid impressions must be applied to the
address side of mail in the upper-right corner. The postage meter
stamp, postage validation imprinter (PVI) label, or permit may be
affixed directly on the mailpiece or on the wrapper when plastic wrap is
used.
b. Nonpostage stamps, labels resembling postage stamps, or
impressions resembling postage-paid impressions must not be placed
on the address side of international mailpieces.
154 Remailed Items
New postage is required when mailpieces are reentered after having been
returned to the sender by a foreign postal administration.
IPA M-BAGS
ISAL M-BAGS
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2 Conditions for Mailing
210 Global Express Guaranteed
211 Description and Physical Characteristics
211.1 General
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service is an international expedited
delivery service provided through an alliance with FedEx Express. It provides
reliable, high-speed, guaranteed, and day-definite service from selected
Post Office facilities in the United States to a large number of international
destinations. (See the “Countries and Cities Served” section of
Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for destination
service commitments.) Global Express Guaranteed service is guaranteed to
meet the specified service standards or the postage paid may be refunded.
For almost all network destinations, liability insurance is provided for lost or
damaged shipments. See 212.45
.
211.2 Physical Characteristics
211.21 Weight Limits
The maximum weight limit for Global Express Guaranteed service is
70 pounds, but lower country-specific weight limits might apply. To
determine the maximum weight limit for each country, see the Individual
Country Listings.
211.22 Dimensions
211.221 Maximum Size
Maximum size dimensions for Global Express Guaranteed service are noted
in the Individual Country Listings; however, dimensions may not exceed the
following:
a. Length: 46 inches.
b. Width: 35 inches.
c. Height: 46 inches.
d. Combined length and girth: 108 inches.
211.222 Minimum Size
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large
enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/
Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable
markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches
long.
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212 Eligibility
212.1 General — All Global Express Guaranteed Shipments
Documents and general correspondence (nondutiable items) and
non-documents (all dutiable items including merchandise) may be shipped
using Global Express Guaranteed service. Mailers must certify that the
shipment does not contain any restricted or dangerous goods prohibited by
the destination country or postal regulations and does not require the filing of
Electronic Export Information (EEI), formerly known as the Shipper’s Export
Declaration (SED). The maximum value of a Global Express Guaranteed
document or non-document shipment is $2,499 or a lesser amount as limited
by country, content, or value. The sender is responsible for determining if the
item is allowable despite any statement made in Publication 141, on the
Global Express Guaranteed Web site, or by a Postal Service employee or the
Postal Service’s agents.
212.2 Customs Forms Required
PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice, is required for certain commodities and
destinations. To determine if PS Form 6182 is required for a specific mailing,
refer to the “Documentation Requirement” section of the specific destination
country in Publication 141.
212.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces containing only documents are
sealed against inspection. Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces containing
non-documents are not sealed against inspection. Regardless of physical
closure, the mailing of Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces containing
non-documents constitutes consent by the mailer to inspection of the
contents.
212.4 Inquiries, Service Guarantees, Postage Refunds, and
Indemnity
212.41 Service Guarantee
The Postal Service guarantees delivery within the service standards specified
in Publication 141 or the sender may be entitled to a full refund of the
postage paid. For the purpose of the money-back guarantee, the date and
time of delivery, attempted delivery, or availability for delivery constitutes
delivery.
212.42 Transit Days for Shipments
Transit days are available from participating Post Office facilities, online
though Click-N-Ship service, and in the “Countries and Cities Served”
section of Publication 141. Total transit days for Global Express Guaranteed
service may be affected by factors beyond the Postal Service’s control,
which may include but are not limited to the following:
a. General customs delays.
b. Specific customs commodity delays.
c. Holidays observed in the destinating country.
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212.43 Inquiries
Make inquiries concerning the delivery of Global Express Guaranteed items
by calling 800-222-1811 or through the Postal Service Web site at usps.com/
shipping/trackandconfirm.htm.
212.44 Postage Refunds
Postage may be refunded for a shipment accepted at a participating Post
Office facility by the specified deposit time and not delivered to the recipient
in accordance with the transit times defined in Publication 141. In
accordance with the money-back guarantee standards in Publication 141, a
refund request may be filed if the carrier at the destination country does not
deliver the shipment, does not attempt to deliver the shipment, or does not
make the shipment available on or before close of business in the local time
zone in the delivery location. To request a refund or obtain details on how to
file a claim, contact a customer service representative at 800-222-1811 —
the Global Express Guaranteed customer service office is responsible for
adjudicating a refund request for Global Express Guaranteed service. The
original receipt or a copy of the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill
(shipping label) may be required for a postage refund. Requests for postage
refunds must be made no later than 30 days from the date of mailing. The
signature of the recipient or recipient’s agent is required upon delivery of the
refund. The money-back guarantee does not apply to shipments to post
office box addresses acceptable for delivery or other exclusions defined in
the “Summary of Our Terms and Conditions” section of Publication 141.
212.45 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance and Indemnity
Document reconstruction insurance (the reasonable costs incurred in
reconstructing duplicates of nonnegotiable documents mailed) and non-
document insurance for loss or damage up to $100 per shipment are
included at no additional charge. (See the Individual Country Listings for
availability.) Additional insurance may be purchased for document and non-
document shipments (see 212.5
). The total cost of document reconstruction
or for insurance purchased for non-documents cannot exceed $2,499 or a
lesser amount as limited by country, content, or value. Coverage, terms, and
limitations are subject to change.
212.46 Indemnity Claims
If a shipment is lost or damaged, the sender may file a claim for document
reconstruction costs (for document items) or for the declared value of the
shipment costs (for non-document items). The sender must submit all claims
within 30 days of the shipment date by contacting a customer service
representative at 800-222-1811. The sender must submit all supporting
documentation within 9 months of the mailing date. The representative
provides more details on how to file a claim. The original receipt or a copy of
the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill (shipping label) may be required
when filing a claim. Consult Publication 141 for limitations and restrictions on
indemnity payments for Global Express Guaranteed items. The Global
Express Guaranteed customer service office is responsible for adjudicating a
claim for Global Express Guaranteed service. Contact the Global Express
Guaranteed customer service office at 800-222-1811. The Postal Service
makes the final approval and payment.
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212.47 Liability for Lost or Damaged Contents
Unless additional insurance is purchased, liability for a lost or damaged
Global Express Guaranteed shipment is limited to the lowest of the following:
a. $100.
b. The actual amount of the loss or damage.
c. The actual value of the contents.
“Actual value” means the lowest cost of replacing, reconstructing, or
reconstituting the allowable contents of the shipment (determined at the time
and place of acceptance).
212.5 Extra Services — Insurance
Additional insurance coverage above $100, up to a maximum of $2,499 may
be purchased at the sender’s option. Amounts vary by country, content, or
value. Coverage, terms, and limitations are subject to change. See the
Individual Country Listings for insurance limits. See Notice 123
, Price List, for
the fee schedule for optional Global Express Guaranteed document
reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage.
213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
213.1 Availability and Price Application — General
Global Express Guaranteed shipments are charged postage for each
addressed piece according to its weight (or dimensional weight) and zone.
See the Individual Country Listings for availability, additional details, and
prices.
213.2 Postage Payment Methods — General
Global Express Guaranteed shipments may be paid with postage stamps,
postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, information-
based indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or permit imprint under 213.8
.
213.3 Determining Postage for Global Express Guaranteed
Service
213.31 USPS-Produced Global Express Guaranteed Envelopes
Postage for items mailed in USPS-produced Global Express Guaranteed
envelopes is based on the weight of the piece. For items weighing 0.5 pound
or less, the postage is the 0.5-pound price. For all other items, the postage is
charged per pound or fraction thereof — any fraction of a pound is rounded
up to the next whole pound.
213.32 Mailer-Supplied Packaging
Postage for items not mailed in USPS-produced Global Express Guaranteed
envelopes is based on the dimensional weight, as calculated under 213.4
, or
the per-pound weight or fraction thereof rounded up to the next whole
pound, whichever is greater.
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213.4 Dimensional Weight
213.41 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Rectangular-Shaped
Parcel
Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a rectangular-
shaped parcel:
a. Determine the length, width, and height in inches. Round off each
measurement to the nearest whole inch.
b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
c. Divide the result by 166. For weights less than 0.5 pound, round up to
0.5 pound. For all other weights, round up to the next whole pound.
213.42 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Nonrectangular-Shaped
Parcel
Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a
nonrectangular-shaped parcel:
a. Determine the length, width, and height in inches. Measure the length,
width, and height at their extreme dimensions. Round off each
measurement to the nearest whole inch.
b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.
c. Multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785.
d. Divide the result by 166. For weights less than 0.5 pound, round up to
0.5 pound. For all other weights, round up to the next whole pound.
213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
Global Express Guaranteed service is available to the destinating countries
and territories listed in Exhibit 213.5
. Countries are placed into one of eight
price groups.
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Exhibit 213.5 (p. 1)
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* Only documents may be sent to a country marked with an asterisk.
Country Name
GXG Price
Group
Afghanistan 6
Albania 4
Algeria 4
Andorra* 5
Angola 4
Anguilla 7
Antigua and Barbuda 7
Argentina 8
Armenia 4
Aruba 7
Ascension No Service
Australia 6
Austria 5
Azerbaijan 4
Bahamas 7
Bahrain 6
Bangladesh 6
Barbados 7
Belarus 4
Belgium 3
Belize 8
Benin 4
Bermuda 7
Bhutan 6
Bolivia 8
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba 7
Bosnia-Herzegovina 4
Botswana 4
Brazil 8
British Virgin Islands 7
Brunei Darussalam 4
Bulgaria 4
Burkina Faso 4
Burma (Myanmar) No Service
Burundi 4
Cambodia 8
Cameroon 4
Canada 1
Cape Verde 4
Cayman Islands 7
Central African Republic No Service
Chad 4
Chile 8
China 6
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Colombia 8
Comoros No Service
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4
Congo, Republic of the 4
Costa Rica 8
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 4
Croatia 4
Cuba No Service
Curacao 7
Cyprus 6
Czech Republic 4
Denmark 5
Djibouti 4
Dominica 7
Dominican Republic 7
Ecuador 8
Egypt 6
El Salvador 8
Equatorial Guinea No Service
Eritrea 4
Estonia 4
Eswatini 4
Ethiopia 4
Falkland Islands No Service
Faroe Islands 5
Fiji 8
Finland 5
France 3
French Guiana 8
French Polynesia 4
Gabon 4
Gambia 4
Georgia, Republic of 4
Germany 3
Ghana No Service
Gibraltar 4
Greece 5
Greenland 5
Grenada 7
Guadeloupe 7
Guatemala 8
Guinea 4
Guinea-Bissau No Service
Guyana 8
Haiti 7
Exhibit 213.5 (p. 2)
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* Only documents may be sent to a country marked with an asterisk.
Country Name
GXG Price
Group
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Honduras 8
Hong Kong 3
Hungary 4
Iceland 5
India 6
Indonesia 6
Iran No Service
Iraq 6
Ireland (Eire) 3
Israel 6
Italy 3
Jamaica 7
Japan 3
Jordan 6
Kazakhstan 4
Kenya 4
Kiribati No Service
Korea, Democratic People’s Rep. of (North) No Service
Korea, Republic of (South) 6
Kosovo, Republic of 4
Kuwait 6
Kyrgyzstan 4
Laos 8
Latvia 4
Lebanon 6
Lesotho 4
Liberia 4
Libya 4
Liechtenstein 5
Lithuania 4
Luxembourg 3
Macao 3
Madagascar 4
Malawi 4
Malaysia 6
Maldives 6
Mali 4
Malta 5
Martinique 7
Mauritania 4
Mauritius 4
Mexico 2
Moldova 4
Mongolia 4
Montenegro 4
Exhibit 213.5 (p. 3)
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* Only documents may be sent to a country marked with an asterisk.
Country Name
GXG Price
Group
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Montserrat 7
Morocco 4
Mozambique 4
Namibia 4
Nauru No Service
Nepal 6
Netherlands 3
New Caledonia 8
New Zealand 6
Nicaragua 8
Niger 4
Nigeria 4
North Macedonia, Republic of 4
Norway 5
Oman 6
Pakistan 6
Panama 8
Papua New Guinea 8
Paraguay 8
Peru 8
Philippines 6
Pitcairn Island No Service
Poland 4
Portugal 5
Qatar 6
Reunion 4
Romania 4
Russia 4
Rwanda 4
Saint Helena No Service
Saint Kitts and Nevis 7
Saint Lucia 7
Saint Pierre and Miquelon No Service
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 7
Samoa No Service
San Marino 3
Sao Tome and Principe No Service
Saudi Arabia 4
Senegal 4
Serbia, Republic of 4
Seychelles 4
Sierra Leone No Service
Singapore 3
Sint Maarten 7
Slovak Republic (Slovakia) 4
Exhibit 213.5 (p. 4)
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* Only documents may be sent to a country marked with an asterisk.
Country Name
GXG Price
Group
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Slovenia 4
Solomon Islands No Service
Somalia No Service
South Africa 4
South Sudan, Republic of No Service
Spain 5
Sri Lanka 6
Sudan No Service
Suriname 8
Sweden 5
Switzerland 5
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) No Service
Taiwan 3
Tajikistan No Service
Tanzania 4
Thailand 6
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of 6
Togo 4
Tonga 4
Trinidad and Tobago 7
Tristan da Cunha No Service
Tunisia 4
Turkiye, Republic of 6
Turkmenistan No Service
Turks and Caicos Islands 7
Tuvalu No Service
Uganda 4
Ukraine 4
United Arab Emirates 6
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland
3
Uruguay 8
Uzbekistan 4
Vanuatu 8
Vatican City 3
Venezuela 8
Vietnam 6
Wallis and Futuna Islands 4
Yemen 6
Zambia 4
Zimbabwe 4
Exhibit 213.5 (p. 5)
Destinating Countries and Price Groups
* Only documents may be sent to a country marked with an asterisk.
Country Name
GXG Price
Group
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213.6 Commercial Prices
213.61 Commercial Base Prices
A mailer who pays postage by the online methods described in 213.7, or with
a permit imprint under 213.8
, qualifies for the Global Express Guaranteed
Commercial Base prices, which are less than Global Express Guaranteed
retail prices. Commercial Base pricing does not apply to participating retail
Post Office locations. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the applicable price.
213.62 Commercial Plus Prices
213.621 General
An approved mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 213.8, or
through a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product
(except for Click-N-Ship service), qualifies for the Global Express
Guaranteed Commercial Plus prices. Commercial Plus pricing does not
apply to participating retail Post Office locations. See Notice 123
, Price List,
for the applicable price.
213.622 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for Commercial Plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms
and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and
tender at least $100,000 per year of international shipping products. For this
purpose, “international shipping products” includes any combination of
Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, or First-Class Package International Service items.
213.623 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 213.622 must
complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account
manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globa[email protected]
, for a
commitment agreement form or for additional information.
213.7 Online Methods
213.71 Online Prices — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
For selected destination countries, Global Express Guaranteed items qualify
for discounted prices (equal to the Commercial Base price or Commercial
Plus price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved
PC Postage products using online postage (with the exception of
Click-N-Ship service).
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved
PC Postage products (with the exception of Click-N-Ship service).
Commercial Base and Commercial Plus prices are not available through
Click-N-Ship service. The Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price is
automatically applied to each shipment when mailers use one of the postage
payment methods above. The discount applies only to the postage portion of
the Global Express Guaranteed price. It does not apply to any other charges
or fees, such as fees for Pickup on Demand service, insurance, or shipments
made under a customized agreement.
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213.72 Markings Requirements
Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces claiming the Commercial Base or
Commercial Plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the appropriate price
marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the PC Postage indicia.
Mailers must place the applicable marking directly above, directly below, or
to the left of the postage using one of the following formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
213.73 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price.
213.74 Notification
For shipments paid online with Click-N-Ship service, an e-mail notification is
provided to each customer showing the applicable postage amount,
acceptance time, and date.
213.75 Postage Adjustments of Online Shipments
Use of the online service is subject to subsequent verification of the
shipment’s payment, weight, and time of entry upon acceptance by the
Postal Service. Shortpaid Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) shipments paid
with Click-N-Ship service is collected automatically through this system
(see 423.21
).
213.76 Deposit of Online Shipments within 24 Hours
Customers paying postage online must enter their shipment via any of the
methods outlined in 215.21
within 24 hours of the time when the label is
printed or the transaction is voided.
213.8 Permit Imprint
213.81 Permit Imprint — General
Global Express Guaranteed items paid with a permit imprint through an
advance deposit account is permitted only when requirements for
Commercial Base prices or Commercial Plus prices (see 213.82
) are
followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to the general
conditions in the IMM and in DMM 604 and 705. See Notice 123
, Price List,
for the applicable prices.
213.82 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint qualifies for the Global
Express Guaranteed Commercial Base or Commercial Plus prices, which are
less than Global Express Guaranteed retail prices. The Commercial Base or
Commercial Plus price applies only to the postage portion of Global Express
Guaranteed prices. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the applicable price. In
addition, mailers must meet the following requirements:
a. Use USPS-produced Global Shipping Software (GSS) or other USPS-
approved software listed at postalpro.usps.com/node/1850
.
(To request information about these software solutions, send an e-mail
to [email protected].)
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b. Pay for postage with a permit imprint through an advance deposit
account.
c. Meet manifesting and permit imprint requirements under the IMM and
DMM 604 and the manifesting requirements under DMM 705.
213.9 Official Mail
213.91 Mailings by Federal Agencies
Global Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by federal agencies
and departments are subject to the same standards under 210
as Global
Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by nongovernmental
entities.
213.92 Postal Service Mailings
Global Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal
Service entities are subject to the same standards under 210
as Global
Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by nongovernmental
entities, except that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit
indicia that are prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2
.
214 Mail Preparation
214.1 Preparation by the Sender
Prior to mailing, the sender must do the following:
a. Prepare the item as a large envelope (flat) or package using either a
Global Express Guaranteed envelope provided by the Postal Service or
mailer-supplied packaging. Mailers using their own envelope or
wrapping must also affix a Global Express Guaranteed sticker
(Item 107PGG3) to the front and back of the item.
b. Complete the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice
(Item 11FGG1) to show the complete address of the sender and
addressee. Do not address items to APO or FPO addresses. Post
Office box addresses may be allowed for certain international
locations. See Publication 141 for information about areas served in
the destination country.
c. Complete the shipment details to show the contents in detail. For
documents, include the estimated cost of reconstruction. For non-
documents, include a valuation and country of manufacture.
Shipments cannot have a value that exceeds $2,499, or a lower value
set by the destinating country. Sign and date each Global Express
Guaranteed shipment on the mailer agreement.
d. Enclose the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice
(Item 11FGG1) and, if applicable, PS Form 6182 into PS Form 2976-E
(plastic envelope). Apply the self-adhesive PS Form 2976-E with its
contents to the address side of the mailpiece.
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214.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee
Prior to acceptance, Postal Service acceptance employees must do the
following:
a. Check that the sender has properly completed the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice.
b. Complete the postage transaction if the item is not prepaid.
c. Complete the “Origin” information.
d. Remove the customer’s copy of the Global Express Guaranteed Air
Waybill/Shipping Invoice and give it to the customer. Process the
Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice according to
directions on the shipping document.
215 Mail Entry and Deposit
215.1 Entry Service Areas — U.S. Origins
Global Express Guaranteed items must be entered through selected Post
Office facilities that are located in the ZIP Code areas listed in Exhibit 215.1.
Not all facilities within a 3-digit ZIP Code area accept Global Express
Guaranteed items. Check with a local Post Office facility for the nearest
participating facilities.
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Exhibit 215.1
Global Express Guaranteed: Participating 3-Digit ZIP Codes
Location Code ZIP Code Areas
Alabama AL 350, 351, 352, 354–369
Alaska AK 995–999
Arizona AZ 850–853, 855–857, 859, 860, 863–865
Arkansas AR 716–729
California CA 900, 902–908, 910–928, 930–937, 939–941, 943–961
Colorado CO 800–816
Connecticut CT 060–069
Delaware DE 197–199
District of Columbia DC 200, 202, 203, 205
Florida FL 320–339, 341, 342, 344, 346, 347, 349
Georgia GA 300–319, 398
Hawaii HI 968
Idaho ID 832–838
Illinois IL 600–620, 622–629
Indiana IN 460–479
Iowa IA 500–508, 510–516, 520–528
Kansas KS 660–662, 664–679
Kentucky KY 400–418, 420–427
Louisiana LA 700, 701, 703–708, 710–714
Maine ME 039–049
Maryland MD 206–212, 214–219
Massachusetts MA 010–027
Michigan MI 480–499
Minnesota MN 550, 551, 553, 554, 556–567
Mississippi MS 386–397
Missouri MO 630, 631, 633–641, 644–648, 650–658
Montana MT 590–599
Nebraska NE 680, 681, 683–693
Nevada NV 890, 891, 893–895, 897, 898
New Hampshire NH 030–038
New Jersey NJ 070–089
New Mexico NM 870, 871, 873–875, 877–884
New York NY 100–149
North Carolina NC 270–289
North Dakota ND 580–588
Ohio OH 430–458
Oklahoma OK 730, 731, 734–741, 743–749
Oregon OR 970–979
Pennsylvania PA 150–191, 193–196
Puerto Rico PR 006–009
Rhode Island RI 028, 029
South Carolina SC 290–299
South Dakota SD 570–577
Tennessee TN 370–374, 376–385
Texas TX 750–770, 772–799
Utah UT 840, 841, 843–847
Vermont VT 050–054, 056–058
Virgin Islands VI 008
Virginia VA 201, 220–246
Washington WA 980–986, 988–994
West Virginia WV 247–268
Wisconsin WI 530–532, 534, 535, 537–549
Wyoming WY 820–831
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215.2 Place of Mailing
215.21 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
Global Express Guaranteed items may be deposited through any of the
following methods at, through, or offered by a participating Global Express
Guaranteed Post Office facility, provided postage is paid by a method other
than the use of postage stamps:
a. In a private mailbox bearing a return address that matches the address
at the point of pickup, when the customer or business is known to
reside or do business at that location.
b. Through Pickup on Demand service.
c. Through Package Pickup service.
d. At a Postal Service retail counter.
e. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
f. In a collection box.
g. At a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).
h. At a USPS Approved Shipper location.
Note: A mailer may use the aforementioned methods to deposit a Global
Express Guaranteed item that bears only postage stamps when the item
meets both of the following characteristics:
a. Does not exceed 10 ounces.
b. Does not exceed one-half inch in thickness.
215.22 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
A customer must present to an employee at a participating Global Express
Guaranteed Post Office retail service counter a Global Express Guaranteed
item that bears only postage stamps when the item meets either of the
following characteristics:
a. Weighs more than 10 ounces.
b. Measures more than one-half inch in thickness.
The Postal Service will return an improperly presented item to the sender for
proper entry and acceptance.
215.23 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint
Mailers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 213.8
must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, when
authorized by the district BMEU manager, through a detached mail unit
(DMU) at a mailer’s plant.
215.24 Acceptance of Shipments
For purposes of computing the delivery guarantee, Postal Service
acceptance of a Global Express Guaranteed shipment occurs when it is
received and scanned at a participating Global Express Guaranteed Post
Office facility. Collection box deposit and Package Pickup service do not
constitute Postal Service acceptance of a Global Express Guaranteed
shipment. Acceptance occurs when the shipment is brought back to the
Post Office facility and the acceptance office performs a retail system scan
and verifies the weight, dimensions, and postage of the shipment. For items
paid with Click-N-Ship service, the customer will receive an e-mail
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verification of the acceptance date, time, and weight, as well as a verification
of the amount of postage applicable for the shipment.
Note: Customers paying postage online must enter their shipment via
any of the authorized methods outlined in 215.21
within 24 hours of the
time when the label is printed, or the transaction will be void.
215.3 Pickup On Demand Service
Subject to the standards in 215.2, Pickup On Demand service is available for
Global Express Guaranteed items. There is a single charge for Pickup On
Demand service (see Notice 123
, Price List), regardless of the number of
items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the following
items:
a. Global Express Guaranteed items.
b. Priority Mail Express International items.
c. Priority Mail International items.
d. First-Class Package International Service items.
e. Priority Mail Express items.
f. Priority Mail items.
g. Package Services items.
215.4 Package Pickup Service
No pickup fee is charged when a Global Express Guaranteed item or items
are picked up during a letter carrier’s regular delivery stop or during a
scheduled stop made to collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee.
Pickup service is provided in accordance with the information in DMM 507.7;
for more information, also visit the online site at usps.com/pickup
.
220 Priority Mail Express International
221 Description and Physical Characteristics
221.1 General
Priority Mail Express International service is a reliable high-speed mail
service available to certain countries (see the Individual Country Listings for
service availability). Priority Mail Express International service is available at
designated Postal Service facilities authorized to accept domestic Priority
Mail Express shipments.
221.2 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee Service
Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service offers
a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee. This service is available only to the
following countries:
a. Australia.
b. Canada.
c. China.
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d. France (does not include Corsica and Monaco).
e. Hong Kong.
f. Israel.
g. Japan.
h. New Zealand.
i. Republic of Korea (South Korea).
j. Singapore.
k. Spain (does not include Canary Islands).
l. Sweden.
m. Switzerland.
n. Thailand.
o. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
221.3 Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes
Only USPS-produced Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes
are eligible for the Flat Rate price and are charged a flat rate price depending
on the rate group of the destination. The maximum weight is 4 pounds. See
the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Priority Mail Express
International service.
221.4 Physical Characteristics
221.41 Weight Limits
The maximum weight limit for Priority Mail Express International service is
70 pounds, but lower country-specific weight limits might apply. To
determine the maximum weight limit for each country, see the Individual
Country Listings.
221.42 Dimensions — Priority Mail Express International Parcels
Maximum size dimensions for Priority Mail Express International service vary
by country and are noted in the Individual Country Listings. See Exhibit
231.23 for determining length or length and girth combined for rectangular
and nonrectangular parcels.
222 Eligibility
222.1 General — All Priority Mail Express International Shipments
Except for the items noted in 222.2, any item not prohibited in international
mail may be sent using Priority Mail Express International service. For
additional individual country prohibitions, refer to the “Country Conditions for
Mailing” in the Individual Country Listings.
222.2 Prohibited Items in All Priority Mail Express International
Shipments
The following items are prohibited in all Priority Mail Express International
shipments:
a. Coins.
b. Banknotes.
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c. Currency notes, including paper money.
d. Securities of any kind payable to bearer.
e. Traveler’s checks.
f. Platinum, gold, and silver.
g. Precious stones.
h. Jewelry.
i. Watches.
j. Other valuable articles.
Note: International postal money orders are admissible in Priority Mail
Express International shipments, but they are negotiable only if the
proper form is used.
222.3 Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes
Only USPS-produced Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes
are eligible for Flat Rate pricing as defined in Exhibit 222.3
. The contents
must fit securely in the envelope and be confined within the envelope, with
the provided adhesive as the means of closure. The envelope flap must be
able to close within the prefabricated folds. Tape may be applied to the flap
and seams for closure or to reinforce the envelope, provided the design of
the envelope is not enlarged by opening the sides of the envelope and taping
or reconstructing the envelope in any way. All other Priority Mail Express
International standards and customs requirements apply.
Exhibit 222.3
Eligible Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes
222.4 Customs Forms Required
For all Priority Mail Express International items, the mailer must electronically
generate PS Form 2976-B, or must complete PS Form 2976-R for
presentation at a Post Office retail service counter where the PS Form
2976-B is electronically generated. Also, if applicable, the mailer must fulfill
any other nonpostal export requirements described in chapter 5
. See 224 for
additional information. For a mailer using an electronically generated
PS Form 2976-B that electronically transmits customs-related data, or an
online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically
transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required
because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer
must complete.
222.5 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
Priority Mail Express International mailpieces are sealed against inspection.
Item Size Item No.
Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelope 12-1/2" x 9-1/2" EP-13-F
Priority Mail Express International Legal Flat Rate
Envelope
15" x 9-1/2" EP13-L
Priority Mail Express International Padded Flat Rate
Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2" EP13-PE
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222.6 Priority Mail Express International Insurance and Indemnity
222.61 Merchandise Insurance
Priority Mail Express International shipments containing merchandise are
insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no
additional charge. Indemnity is paid by the U.S. Postal Service as provided in
935
and in DMM 503 and 609. Additional insurance coverage up to a
maximum of $5,000 may be purchased at the sender’s option (see 222.7).
222.62 Document Reconstruction Insurance
Priority Mail Express International shipments containing nonnegotiable
documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100
at no additional charge. Indemnity is paid by the U.S. Postal Service as
provided in 935
and in DMM 503 and 609.
222.63 Indemnity for Delivery Delays
Priority Mail Express International items are not insured against delay in
delivery, and indemnity payments are not made in the event of delay.
Postage refunds for delay are considered only for shipments sent to
countries with Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service under 221.2
.
222.7 Extra Services
222.71 Merchandise Insurance
Additional merchandise insurance coverage above $200, up to a maximum
of $5,000, may be purchased at the sender’s option. See Exhibit 322.2
for
individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List,
for the fee schedule for optional Priority Mail Express International
merchandise insurance coverage.
222.72 Tracking Plus
Customers may purchase USPS Tracking Plus service for certain pieces,
when available, online at usps.com or through a Shipping Services File. For
pricing, see Notice 123
, Price List,
223 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
223.1 Prices
223.11 Availability and Price Application — General
Except under 223.14, Priority Mail Express International shipments are
charged postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and
country price group. For shipments presented in Priority Mail Express
pouches under a Priority Mail Express Custom Designed Service agreement,
each pouch is considered an addressed piece. See the Individual Country
Listings for countries that offer Priority Mail Express International service.
Refer to Notice 123
, Price List, for applicable Priority Mail Express
International prices.
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223.12 Commercial Base Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 223.222, or with the
online methods described in 223.241
, qualifies for the Priority Mail Express
International Commercial Base prices, which are less than Priority Mail
Express International retail prices. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the
applicable price.
223.13 Commercial Plus Prices
An approved mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 223.222,
or as a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product
(except for Click-N-Ship service), qualifies for the Priority Mail Express
International Commercial Plus prices, which are the same as Priority Mail
Express International Commercial Base prices. Customers who prepare
Priority Mail Express International shipments via Click-N-Ship service pay
retail prices. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the applicable price.
223.131 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for Commercial Plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms
and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and
tender at least $100,000 per year of international shipping products. For this
purpose, “international shipping products” includes any combination of
Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, or First-Class Package International Service items.
223.132 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 223.131 must
complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account
manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globa[email protected], for a
commitment agreement form or for additional information.
223.14 Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelope Prices
Only USPS-produced Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes
are eligible for a Flat Rate price regardless of the destination. The maximum
weight is 4 pounds. Postage is required for each piece (see Notice 123
, Price
List). A domestic Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope with prepaid
postage may also be used for a Priority Mail Express International item
provided that appropriate additional postage is added before mailing.
223.2 Postage Payment Methods
223.21 General
Priority Mail Express International shipments may be paid with postage
stamps, postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps,
information-based indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or a permit imprint under
223.22
, or through the use of a USPS Corporate Account (USPSCA). A
written application is required prior to mailing with a Priority Mail Express
corporate account (see DMM 414.2).
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223.22 Permit Imprint
223.221 Permit Imprint — General
Payment for Priority Mail Express International shipments paid with a permit
imprint through an advance deposit account is permitted only when
requirements for Commercial Base prices or Commercial Plus prices
(see 223.222
) are followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to
the general conditions in the IMM and in DMM 604 and 705. See Notice 123,
Price List, for the applicable prices.
223.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint qualifies for the Priority Mail
Express International Commercial Base or Commercial Plus prices, which
are generally less than Priority Mail Express International retail prices. The
Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price applies only to the postage
portion of Priority Mail Express International prices. In addition, mailers must
meet the following requirements:
a. Electronically transmit customs declaration information as required
under 123.32
by using USPS-produced Global Shipping Software
(GSS) or other USPS-approved software listed at postalpro.usps.com/
node/1850. (To request information about either of these software
solutions, send an e-mail to [email protected].)
b. Pay for postage with a permit imprint through an advance deposit
account.
c. Meet manifesting and permit imprint requirements under the IMM and
DMM 604 and the manifesting requirements under DMM 705.
223.23 USPS Corporate Account (USPSCA)
Mailers using a USPS Corporate Account under 223.21 must pay the
applicable retail price for each mailpiece.
223.24 Online Methods
223.241 Online Prices — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
For selected destination countries, Priority Mail Express International items
qualify for discounted prices (equal to the Commercial Base price or
Commercial Plus price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping
methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved
PC Postage products using online postage (with the exception of
Click-N-Ship service).
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved
PC Postage products (with the exception of Click-N-Ship service).
The Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price is automatically applied to
each shipment when using one of the above postage payment methods. The
discount applies only to the postage portion of the Priority Mail Express
International price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as
fees for Pickup on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a
customized agreement.
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223.242 Markings Requirements
Priority Mail Express International mailpieces claiming the Commercial Base
or Commercial Plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the appropriate
price marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the PC Postage
indicia. Mailers must place the applicable marking directly above, directly
below, or to the left of the postage using one of the following formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
223.243 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price.
223.3 Official Mail
223.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies
Priority Mail Express International shipments that are entered by federal
agencies and departments are subject to the same standards under 220 as
Priority Mail Express International shipments that are entered by
nongovernmental entities.
223.32 Postal Service Mailings
Priority Mail Express International shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal
Service entities are subject to the same standards under 220 as Priority Mail
Express International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental
entities, except that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit
indicia that are prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2
.
224 Mail Preparation
224.1 Preparation by Sender
224.11 Using PS Form 2976-B
Before mailing, the sender must fulfill any nonpostal export requirements
described in chapter 5
and fill out PS Form 2976-R as described in 123.72 or
use an electronically generated PS Form 2976-B as a combined customs
form and shipping label as described in 123.711.
224.12 Using an Online Combined Shipping Label and Customs Form
That Electronically Transmits Customs-Related Data
Prior to mailing, the sender must fulfill any other nonpostal export
requirements described in chapter 5 and fully complete the applicable online
customs form.
224.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee
224.21 Using PS Form 2976-R
Employees must follow the instructions in 123.722 to verify a sender’s
PS Form 2976-R and to generate PS Form 2976-B.
Note: Consistent with 225.12
, the sender must present any item bearing
a handwritten PS Form 2976-R to an employee at a Post Office retail
service counter.
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224.22 Using an Online Combined Shipping Label and Customs Form
That Electronically Transmits Customs-Related Data
Employees must do the following:
a. If presented to a USPS acceptance employee, check to ensure the
mailer has completed the sender’s information, the addressee’s
information, and the customs information portions.
b. Apply the correct amount of postage to the mailpiece, or ensure that
the correct amount of postage is affixed to the mailpiece.
c. After acceptance, place each item in the appropriate working pouch for
forwarding to the international exchange office authorized to dispatch
Priority Mail Express International shipments to that destination.
(See Handbook T-5, International Mail Operations.)
Note: For online shipments, customer receipts are not necessary; for
non-IRT or non-POS offices, record the required finance information on
the special form provided for this purpose.
225 Mail Entry and Deposit
225.1 Place of Mailing
225.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
Priority Mail Express International items bearing a computer-generated
customs form with customs data that has been electronically transmitted
(e.g., using Click-N-Ship service, an authorized PC Postage vendor, or the
USPS Web Tools system) may be deposited through any of the following
methods, provided postage is paid by a means other than the use of postage
stamps:
a. In a private mailbox bearing a return address that matches the address
at the point of pickup, when the customer or business is known to
reside or do business at that location.
b. Through Pickup on Demand service.
c. Through Package Pickup service.
d. At a Postal Service retail counter.
e. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
f. In a collection box.
g. At a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).
h. At a USPS Approved Shipper location.
225.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
A customer must present the following Priority Mail Express International
items requiring a customs form to an employee at a Post Office retail service
counter. Deposit and pickup methods listed in 225.11
are prohibited. The
Postal Service will return an improperly presented item to the sender for
proper entry and acceptance.
a. Any item bearing a customs form and paid for with only postage
stamps.
b. Any item bearing a handwritten customs form.
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c. Any item bearing a customs form that was not computer-generated.
d. Any item for which the customs data was not electronically
transmitted.
225.13 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint
Mailers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 223.22
must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, when
authorized by the district BMEU manager, through a detached mail unit
(DMU) at a mailer’s plant.
225.2 Pickup On Demand Service
Subject to the standards in 225.1, Pickup On Demand service is available for
Priority Mail Express International items. There is a single charge for Pickup
On Demand service (see Notice 123
, Price List), regardless of the number of
items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the following
items:
a. Global Express Guaranteed items.
b. Priority Mail Express International items.
c. Priority Mail International items.
d. First-Class Package International Service items.
e. Priority Mail Express items.
f. Priority Mail items.
g. Package Services items.
225.3 Package Pickup Service
Subject to the standards in 225.1, no pickup fee is charged when a Priority
Mail Express International item or items are picked up during a letter carrier’s
regular delivery stop or during a scheduled stop made to collect other mail
not subject to a pickup fee. Pickup service is provided in accordance with
the information in DMM 507.7; for more information, also visit the online site
at usps.com/pickup
.
230 Priority Mail International
231 Description and Physical Characteristics
231.1 General
Priority Mail International service is considered a parcel stream for mail
exchange purposes.
231.2 Physical Characteristics
231.21 Weight Limits
231.211 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced
Boxes
The maximum weight for items mailed using Flat Rate Envelopes and Small
Flat Rate Priced Boxes is 4 pounds.
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231.212 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes
The weight limit for items mailed using the Medium and Large Flat Rate
Boxes is 20 pounds.
231.213 Priority Mail International Ordinary Parcels
The maximum weight limit for Priority Mail International service is 70 pounds,
but lower country-specific weight limits might apply. To determine the
maximum weight limit for each country, see the Individual Country Listings.
231.22 Dimensions — Priority Mail International Parcels
The minimum and maximum dimensions for Priority Mail International parcels
are as follows:
a. For Priority Mail International parcels, the surface area of the address
side of the item to be mailed must be large enough to completely
contain the postage, PS Form 2976-E (the envelope for the
customs label), and any other applicable endorsements or markings.
PS Form 2976-E is approximately 10-1/4 inches wide and 7-1/4 inches
high.
b. The maximum size dimensions for Priority Mail International parcels
vary by country and are noted in the Individual Country Listings.
See 231.23
for determining length or length and girth combined for
rectangular and nonrectangular parcels.
231.23 Measuring Parcel Dimensions
For all parcels, length is the longest side of the parcel, and girth is the
measurement around the thickest part that is perpendicular to the length.
The following examples can assist mailers in determining length or length
and girth combined for rectangular and nonrectangular parcels.
See Exhibit 231.23
.
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Exhibit 231.23
Measuring Parcel Dimensions
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232 Eligibility
232.1 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small
Flat Rate Priced Boxes — General
Correspondence, negotiable and nonnegotiable documents, printed matter,
and lightweight merchandise items may be sent in Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes provided the contents
are mailable, they fit securely in the envelope or box, and they are entirely
confined within the container with the provided adhesive as the means of
closure. The flap must close within the prefabricated fold. Tape may be
applied to the flap and seams for closure or for reinforcement, provided the
design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and taping or
reconstructing the container in any way. Refer to the Individual Country
Listings for additional prohibitions for each country. Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes containing
merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to
$200 at no additional charge. Additional merchandise insurance may be
available, depending on country and value. Priority Mail International Flat
Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes containing only
nonnegotiable documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing
contents up to $100 for document reconstruction at no additional charge.
See Exhibit 322.2
and the Individual Country Listings for insurance
availability, limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail service is not
available.
232.2 Eligible Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and
Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes
Only the items in Exhibit 232.2a and Exhibit 232.2b qualify for the Priority
Mail Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box pricing.
Exhibit 232.2a
Eligible Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes
Item Size Item No.
Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2" Item EP 14-F
Priority Mail International
Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 7" Item EP 14-GT
Priority Mail International
Small Flat Rate Envelope
10" X 6" Item EP 14-B
Priority Mail International
Window Flat Rate Envelope
10" x 5" Item EP 14-H
Priority Mail International
Legal Flat Rate Envelope
15" x 9-1/2" Item EP 14-L
Priority Mail International
Padded Flat Rate Envelope
12-1/2" x 9-1/2" Item EP 14-PE
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Exhibit 232.2b
Eligible Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes
232.3 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate
Boxes
All mailable items that qualify to be sent as Priority Mail International parcels
may also be sent in the Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat
Rate Boxes. Written communication having the nature of current and
personal correspondence may be included, provided it is exchanged
between the sender and the addressee or other persons living with the
addressee. Archived correspondence (e.g., personnel records) is also
permitted and may be sent to any addressee. The contents must fit securely
and must be entirely confined within the box. The box flaps must be able to
close within the prefabricated folds. Tape may be applied to the flap and
seams for closure or reinforcement, provided the design of the container is
not enlarged by opening the sides and taping or reconstructing the container
in any way. Refer to the Individual Country Listings for additional prohibitions
for each country. Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes may be insured —
see Exhibit 322.2
for insurance availability and limitations. Registered Mail
service is not available.
232.4 Eligible Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat
Rate Boxes
Only the items in Exhibit 232.4a and Exhibit 232.4b qualify for the Priority
Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Box pricing.
Exhibit 232.4a
Eligible Priority Mail International Medium Flat Rate Boxes
Item
Inside Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Outside Dimensions
(L x W x H) Item No.
Priority Mail
International
Small Flat Rate
Box
8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8" 8-11/16" x 5-7/16" x 1-3/4" SFBX
Priority Mail
International
DVD Box
7-9/16" x 5-7/16" x 1-1/8" 8-3/4" x 5-9/16" x 1-1/2" O-DVDS
Priority Mail
International
Large Video
Box
9-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 2" 9-9/16" x 6-7/16" x 2-3/16" O-1096-L
Item
Inside Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Outside Dimensions
(L x W x H) Item No.
Priority Mail
International
Medium Flat
Rate Box
11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" 11-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 6" O-FRB1
Priority Mail
International
Medium Flat
Rate Box
13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" 14" x 12" x 3-1/2" O-FRB2
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Exhibit 232.4b
Eligible Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Boxes
232.5 Priority Mail International Parcels
Priority Mail International parcel service is designed for the carriage of
outbound international postal parcels. Written communication having the
nature of current and personal correspondence may be included, provided it
is exchanged between the sender and the addressee or other persons living
with the addressee. Archived correspondence (e.g, personnel records) is
also permitted and may be sent to any addressee. Refer to the Individual
Country Listings for additional prohibitions for each country. Priority Mail
International parcels containing merchandise are insured against loss,
damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Additional
insurance may be available, depending on country and value — see Exhibit
322.2 and the Individual Country Listings for insurance availability,
limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail service is not available.
232.6 Customs Forms Required
232.61 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate
Priced Boxes
Each Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and each Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Box must bear a properly completed
PS Form 2976-A.
232.62 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes
Each Priority Mail International Medium or Large Flat Rate Box must bear a
properly completed PS Form 2976-A.
232.63 Priority Mail International Parcels
Each Priority Mail International parcel must bear a properly completed
PS Form 2976-A.
232.7 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
No Priority Mail International item (USPS-produced Flat Rate Box, Flat Rate
Envelope, or Small Flat Rate Priced Box; USPS-produced Tyvek envelope; or
customer-supplied box or envelope) is sealed against inspection. Regardless
of physical closure, the mailing of a Priority Mail International item constitutes
consent by the mailer to inspection of the contents.
232.8 Priority Mail International Insurance and Indemnity
232.81 Indemnity
Priority Mail International items containing merchandise are insured against
loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge.
Indemnity is limited to the lesser of the actual value of the contents or $200.
Item
Inside Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Outside Dimensions
(L x W x H) Item No.
Priority Mail
International
Large Flat Rate
Box
12" x 12" x 5-1/2" 12-1/4" x 12-1/4" x 6" LFRB
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If the parcel has been lost, or if it has been delivered to the addressee in
damaged condition or with missing contents, payment is made to the sender
unless the sender waives the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the
addressee.
Note: Merchandise insurance that provides coverage greater than the
included $200 merchandise insurance may be available, depending on
country, content, and value — see Exhibit 322.2
and the Individual
Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage.
When merchandise insurance is purchased, it replaces the included
$200 merchandise insurance.
232.82 Exclusions
Insurance coverage is not provided for consequential losses, delay,
concealed damage, spoilage of perishable items, articles improperly
packaged, articles too fragile to withstand normal handling in the mail, or
prohibited articles.
232.9 Extra Services
232.91 Merchandise Insurance
Merchandise insurance that provides coverage greater than the included
$200 merchandise insurance is available for Priority Mail International items
to many countries. When merchandise insurance is purchased, it replaces
the included $200 merchandise insurance. See Exhibit 322.2
and the
Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and
coverage. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail
International merchandise insurance coverage.
232.92 Return Receipt Service
Return receipt service, when purchased with additional merchandise
insurance, is available for purchase to certain destinations (see the Individual
Country Listings for availability) for Priority Mail International items, including
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International
Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. See 340
for preparation procedures.
232.93 Tracking Plus
Customers may purchase USPS Tracking Plus service for certain pieces,
when available, online at usps.com or through a Shipping Services File. For
pricing, see Notice 123
, Price List.
233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
233.1 Prices
233.11 Availability and Price Application — General
Except under 233.14 and 233.15, Priority Mail International shipments are
charged postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and Price
Group. See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Priority
Mail International service.
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233.12 Commercial Base Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 233.222, or with the
online methods described in 233.231
, qualifies for the Priority Mail
International Commercial Base prices, which are less than Priority Mail
International retail prices. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the applicable price.
233.13 Commercial Plus Prices
An approved mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 233.222,
or through a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product
(with the exception of Click-N-Ship service), qualifies for the Priority Mail
International Commercial Plus prices. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the
applicable price.
233.131 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for Commercial Plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms
and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and
tender at least $100,000 per year of international shipping products. For this
purpose, “international shipping products” includes any combination of
Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, or First-Class Package International Service items.
233.132 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 233.131 must
complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account
manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globa[email protected], for a
commitment agreement form or for additional information.
233.14 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate
Priced Boxes
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced
Boxes are charged a flat rate price depending on the rate group of the
destination. The price does not depend on the weight of the item, but the
weight cannot exceed the 4-pound weight limit. Postage is required for each
piece (see Notice 123
, Price List). A domestic Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope
with prepaid postage may also be used for a Priority Mail International item
provided that appropriate additional postage is added before mailing.
233.15 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes
The Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes are
charged a flat rate price depending on the rate group of the destination. The
price does not depend on the weight of the item, but the weight cannot
exceed the 20-pound weight limit. Postage is required for each piece (see
Notice 123
, Price List).
233.16 Priority Mail International Parcels
Prices for parcels not using Flat Rate packaging vary by weight and country
price group. See the Individual Country Listings.
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233.2 Postage Payment Methods
233.21 General
Priority Mail International items may be paid with postage stamps, postage
validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, information-based
indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or permit imprint.
233.22 Permit Imprint
233.221 Permit Imprint — General
Priority Mail International shipments paid with a permit imprint through an
advance deposit account is permitted only when requirements for
Commercial Base prices or Commercial Plus prices (see 233.222
) are
followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to the general
conditions in the IMM and in DMM 604 and 705.
233.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint qualifies for the Priority Mail
International Commercial Base or Commercial Plus prices. The Commercial
Base or Commercial Plus price applies only to the postage portion of Priority
Mail International prices. In addition, mailers must meet the following
requirements:
a. Electronically transmit customs declaration information as required
under 123.32
by using USPS-produced Global Shipping Software
(GSS) or other USPS-approved software listed at postalpro.usps.com/
node/1850. (To request information about either of these software
solutions, send an e-mail to [email protected].)
b. Pay for postage with a permit imprint through an advance deposit
account.
c. Meet manifesting and permit imprint requirements under the IMM and
DMM 604 and the manifesting requirements under DMM 705.
233.23 Online Methods
233.231 Online Prices — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
For selected destination countries, Priority Mail International items qualify for
discounted prices (equal to the Commercial Base price or Commercial Plus
price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved
PC Postage products using online postage (with the exception of
Click-N-Ship service).
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of an authorized
PC Postage vendor (with the exception of Click-N-Ship service).
The Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price is automatically applied to
each shipment when using one of the above postage payment methods. The
discount applies only to the postage portion of the Priority Mail International
price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as fees for Pickup
on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a customized
agreement.
233.232 Marking Requirements
Priority Mail International mailpieces claiming the Commercial Base or
Commercial Plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the appropriate price
marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the PC Postage indicia.
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Mailers must place the applicable marking directly above, directly below, or
to the left of the postage using one of the following formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
233.233 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price.
233.3 Official Mail
233.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies
Priority Mail International shipments that are entered by federal agencies and
departments are subject to the same standards under 230 as Priority Mail
International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities.
233.32 Postal Service Mailings
Priority Mail International shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal Service
entities are subject to the same standards under 230
as Priority Mail
International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities, except
that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit indicia that are
prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2
.
234 Mail Preparation
234.1 Addressing
Priority Mail International packages are subject to the addressing
requirements contained in 122. In addition, mailers should include the name
and address of the sender and addressee on a separate slip enclosed in the
parcel. See 122
.
234.2 Marking
Priority Mail International items must be marked “AIRMAIL” or “PAR AVION”
or bear one of the two prescribed airmail labels (i.e., either PS Label 19-A,
Par Avion Airmail, or PS Label 19-B, Par Avion Airmail). The airmail marking
or label should be placed below and to the left of the delivery address.
234.3 Customs Documentation
Mailers complete the hard copy PS Form 2976-R or electronically generate
PS Form 2976-A, and if applicable, must fulfill any other nonpostal export
requirements described in chapter 5
.
234.4 Sealing
Mailers must seal their items with clinched staples, banding, adhesives,
sewing, tape, or other materials used to seal parcels. See DMM 601. The seal
must be sufficient to allow detection of tampering.
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234.5 Packaging
234.51 Packaging Requirements — General
Every parcel must be securely and substantially packed. In packing, the
sender must consider the nature of the contents, the climate, the length of
the journey, and the numerous handlings involved in the conveyance of
international mail. Heavy wrapping paper or waterproof paper is permitted
only as the outside covering of a carton. Heavy objects, such as cans of
food, must be surrounded with other contents or packing material in order to
prevent their shifting within the parcel. For recommended packing
procedures, see DMM 601.
234.52 Types of Containers
Ordinary paperboard containers are not acceptable. Parcels must be packed
in one of the following:
a. Canvas or similar material.
b. Double-faced corrugated or solid (minimum 275-pound test) fiber
boxes or cases.
c. Strong wooden boxes made of lumber at least 1/2-inch thick or
plywood of at least three plies.
234.53 Closure Options for Wooden Boxes or Bags
If otherwise acceptable, boxes may be secured with screwed or nailed lids,
and bags may be closed by sewing.
235 Mail Entry and Deposit
235.1 Place of Mailing
235.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
Priority Mail International items bearing a computer-generated customs form
with customs data that has been electronically transmitted (e.g., using Click-
N-Ship service, an authorized PC Postage vendor, or the USPS Web Tools
system) may be deposited through any of the following methods, provided
postage is paid by a means other than the use of postage stamps:
a. In a private mailbox bearing a return address that matches the address
at the point of pickup, when the customer or business is known to
reside or do business at that location.
b. Through Pickup on Demand service.
c. Through Package Pickup service.
d. At a Postal Service retail counter.
e. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
f. In a collection box.
g. At a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).
h. At a USPS Approved Shipper location.
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235.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
A customer must present the following Priority Mail International items
requiring a customs form to an employee at a Post Office retail service
counter. Deposit and pickup methods listed in 235.11
are prohibited. The
Postal Service will return an improperly presented item to the sender for
proper entry and acceptance.
a. Any item bearing a customs form and paid for with only postage
stamps.
b. Any item bearing a handwritten customs form.
c. Any item bearing a customs form that was not computer-generated.
d. Any item for which the customs data was not electronically
transmitted.
235.13 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint
Mailers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 233.22
must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, when
authorized by the district BMEU manager, through a detached mail unit
(DMU) at a mailer’s plant.
235.2 Pickup On Demand Service
Subject to the standards in 235.1, Pickup On Demand service is available for
Priority Mail International items. There is a single charge for Pickup On
Demand service (see Notice 123
, Price List), regardless of the number of
items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the following
items:
a. Global Express Guaranteed items.
b. Priority Mail Express International items.
c. Priority Mail International items.
d. First-Class Package International Service items.
e. Priority Mail Express items.
f. Priority Mail items.
g. Package Services items.
235.3 Package Pickup Service
Subject to the standards in 235.1, no pickup fee will be charged when a
Priority Mail International item or items are picked up during a letter carrier’s
regular delivery stop or during a scheduled stop made to collect other mail
not subject to a pickup fee. Pickup service is provided in accordance with
the information in DMM 507.7; for more information, also visit the online site
at usps.com/pickup
.
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240 First-Class Mail International
241 Description and Physical Characteristics
241.1 General
The First-Class Mail International classification encompasses the categories
of international mail that before May 14, 2007, were categorized as airmail
letter-post and economy letter-post, postcards, and printed matter.
241.2 Physical Characteristics
241.21 Physical Standards — Letters
241.211 Weight Limit
The weight limit for a letter-size First-Class Mail International mailpiece is
3.5 ounces. Letter-size items exceeding 3.5 ounces are charged the
First-Class Mail International flat-size price.
241.212 Dimensions
Letter-size mail must be rectangular and must meet the following
dimensions:
a. Not less than 5-1/2 inches long or 3-1/2 inches high or 0.007-inch
thick.
b. Not more than 11-1/2 inches long or 6-1/8 inches high or 1/4-inch
thick.
Note: For the purpose of determining mailability or machinability of a
letter-sized piece, the length is the dimension parallel to the delivery
address as read, and the height is the dimension perpendicular to the
length.
241.213 Color
Light-colored envelopes that do not interfere with the reading of the address
and postmark must be used. Brilliant colored envelopes are not authorized.
241.214 Quality
Envelopes and packaging materials must be constructed to be strong
enough to withstand normal handling. Highly glazed paper or paper with a
design that affects readability or processing is not acceptable.
241.215 Bordered Envelopes and Cards
Envelopes and cards that have green bars or red- and blue-striped borders
may be used for the sending of First-Class Mail International items.
241.216 Window Envelopes
Address windows for letter-size envelopes must be used under the following
conditions:
a. The address window must be parallel with the length of the envelope
and must be in the lower portion of the address side.
b. Nothing but the name, address, and any key number used by the
mailer may appear through the address window.
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c. The return address should appear in the upper-left corner. If there is no
return address and the delivery address does not show through the
window, the piece is handled as undeliverable mail.
d. The address disclosed through the window must be on white paper or
paper of a very light color.
e. When used for Registered Mail, window envelopes must conform to
the conditions in DMM 503.
f. All window envelopes for international mail must include a transparent
material covering the window opening — i.e., open-panel envelopes
are not acceptable.
241.217 Nonmachinable Surcharge
Regardless of a letter’s weight, a per-piece surcharge (see Notice 123, Price
List) applies to a First-Class Mail International letter that is nonmachinable for
any of the following reasons:
a. Has an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of less than 1.3 or more
than 2.5.
b. Is polybagged, polywrapped, or enclosed in any plastic material.
c. Has clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure devices.
d. Contains correspondence or nondutiable documents that cause the
thickness of the mailpiece to be uneven.
e. Is too rigid (does not bend easily when subjected to a transport belt
tension of 40 pounds around an 11-inch diameter turn).
f. Is more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long and less than
0.009 inch thick.
g. Has a delivery address parallel to the shorter dimension of the
mailpiece.
241.22 Physical Standards — Cards
241.221 Postcard Dimensions
Each postcard claimed at a card price must be rectangular and must meet
the following dimensions:
a. Not less than 3-1/2 inches high or 5-1/2 inches long or 0.007 inch
thick.
b. Not more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long or 0.016 inch thick.
Note: Unenclosed cards exceeding the size limits for postcards are
mailable at the First-Class Mail International letter price if they do not
exceed 4-3/4 inches high or 9-1/4 inches long.
241.222 Color
Light-colored cards that do not interfere with the reading of the address and
postmark must be used. Brilliant colored cards are not authorized.
241.223 Quality
Cards must be constructed to be strong enough to withstand normal
handling. Highly glazed card stock or card stock with a design that affects
readability or processing is not acceptable.
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241.224 Additional Standards
To claim the card price, postcards must meet the following conditions:
a. Postcards must consist of single cards sent without a wrapper or
envelope.
b. Privately manufactured postcards, except picture postcards, must
bear the heading “Postcard.”
241.225 Right Half of Postcard
The right half of the address side of a card must be reserved for the address
of the addressee and postal notations or labels.
241.226 Left Half and Reverse Side of Postcard
The left half of the address side of the card and the reverse side can be used
for a message or permissible attachments. If a return address is used, it must
appear in the upper-left half of the address side.
241.227 Acceptable Attachments
The following attachments may be applied to a postcard as noted, provided
the attachment is made of paper or other thin material and adheres
completely to the card:
a. To the left half or the back side of the card: clippings of any kind,
illustrations or photographs, or labels other than address labels.
b. Only to the back side of the card: stamps likely to be confused with
postage stamps.
c. Only to the address side of the card for addressing purposes: address
labels.
241.228 Unacceptable Attachments
The following attachments to a card are not acceptable:
a. An attachment that is not made of paper.
b. An attachment that does not totally adhere to the card surface.
c. An attachment that is an encumbrance to postal processing.
241.229 Folded (Double) Cards
Folded (double) cards must be mailed in envelopes at the First-Class Mail
International letter price.
241.23 Physical Standards — Large Envelopes (Flats)
241.231 Weight Limit
The weight limit for a First-Class Mail International large envelope (flat) is less
than 16 ounces (the actual weight limit is 15.994 ounces, to accommodate
Postal Service systems that round to three decimal places and thus round
items that weigh 15.995–15.999 ounces up to 16 ounces).
241.232 Dimensions and Characteristics
Large envelopes (flats) must meet the following dimensions and
characteristics:
a. More than 11-1/2 inches long or 6-1/8 inches high or 1/4-inch thick.
b. Not more than 15 inches long or 12 inches high or 3/4-inch thick.
c. Flexible (see 241.236
).
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d. Rectangular.
e. Uniformly thick as stated in 241.235
.
Note: The length of a large envelope (flat) is the longest dimension. The
height is the dimension perpendicular to the length. A First-Class Mail
International large envelope (flat) that does not meet the standards in
241.23
is not eligible for the large envelope (flat) size price and is charged
the applicable First-Class Package International Service (small packet)
price.
241.233 Color
Light-colored envelopes that do not interfere with the reading of the address
and postmark must be used. Brilliant colored envelopes are not authorized.
241.234 Quality
Flats must be constructed to be strong enough to withstand normal
handling. Highly glazed paper or paper with a design that affects readability
or processing is not acceptable.
241.235 Uniform Thickness
Large envelopes (flats) must be uniformly thick so that any bumps,
protrusions, or other irregularities do not cause more than a 1/4-inch
variance in thickness. When determining variance in thickness, exclude the
outside edges of a mailpiece (1 inch from each edge) when the contents do
not extend into those edges. Also, exclude the selvage of any polywrap
covering from this determination. Mailers must secure nonpaper contents to
prevent shifting of more than 2 inches within the mailpiece if shifting would
cause the piece to be nonuniform in thickness or would result in the contents
bursting out of the mailpiece.
241.236 Minimum Flexibility
Large envelopes (flats) must be flexible. Boxes with or without hinges, gaps,
or breaks that allow the piece to bend are not considered large envelopes
(flats). Tight envelopes or wrappers that are filled with one or more boxes are
not considered large envelopes (flats). Customers have the option to perform
the tests described below and illustrated in Exhibit 241.236a
–Exhibit
241.236c on their own mailpieces. When a Postal Service employee
observes a customer demonstrating that a flat-size piece is flexible
according to these standards, the employee does not need to perform the
test. Test flats as follows:
a. All large envelopes (flats) (see Exhibit 241.236a
):
(1) Place the piece with the length parallel to the edge of a flat
surface and extend the piece halfway off the surface.
(2) Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in
the center of the piece’s length, exerting steady pressure.
(3) The piece is not flexible if it cannot bend at least 1 inch vertically
without being damaged.
(4) The piece is flexible if it can bend at least 1 inch vertically without
being damaged and does not contain a rigid insert. No further
testing is necessary.
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(5) If the piece can bend at least 1 inch vertically without being
damaged but contains a rigid insert, test the piece according to
241.236b
or 241.236c.
Exhibit 241.236a
Flexibility Test — All Large Envelopes (Flats)
b. Large envelopes 10 inches or longer that demonstrate the required
flexibility in 241.236a but that contain a rigid insert (see Exhibit
241.236b):
(1) Place the piece with the length perpendicular to the edge of a flat
surface and extend the piece 5 inches off the surface.
(2) Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in
the center of the piece’s width, exerting steady pressure.
(3) Turn the piece around and repeat steps 1 and 2. The piece is
flexible if both ends can bend at least 2 inches vertically without
being damaged.
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Exhibit 241.236b
Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) 10 Inches or Longer
c. Large envelopes less than 10 inches long that demonstrate the
required flexibility in 241.236a but that contain a rigid insert (see Exhibit
241.236c):
(1) Place the piece with the length perpendicular to the edge of a flat
surface and extend the piece halfway off the surface.
(2) Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in
the center of the piece’s width, exerting steady pressure.
(3) Turn the piece around and repeat steps 1 and 2. The piece is
flexible if both ends can bend at least 1 inch vertically without
being damaged.
Exhibit 241.236c
Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) Less Than 10 Inches Long
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242 Eligibility
242.1 Content Eligibility
Subject to applicable weight and size limits, only correspondence and
nondutiable documents that are otherwise acceptable and not prohibited by
the Postal Service or the country of destination may be mailed at the First-
Class Mail International price.
242.2 Merchandise
No merchandise, whether dutiable or nondutiable, may be mailed using First-
Class Mail International service. Items containing merchandise may be sent
by Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express International
service, Priority Mail International service, or First-Class Package
International Service; commercial mailers may also use IPA packages (small
packets) and ISAL packages (small packets).
242.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
First-Class Mail International mailpieces are sealed against inspection.
242.4 Extra Services
242.41 Certificate of Mailing
Certificate of mailing service is available for purchase for First-Class Mail
International items.
242.42 Registered Mail Service
Registered Mail service is available for purchase for First-Class Mail
International items, including for such items mailed as Free Matter for the
Blind.
242.43 Return Receipt Service
For First-Class Mail International items, return receipt service is available for
purchase only for items that use Registered Mail service to certain
destinations — see the Individual Country Listings for availability and 340 for
preparation procedures.
243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
243.1 Prices
243.11 Prices and Price Application — General
First-Class Mail International cards, letters, and large envelopes (flats) are
charged postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and zone.
For prices, see Notice 123, Price List.
243.12 Price Computation
Other than postcards, First-Class Mail International prices are charged per
ounce or fraction thereof; any fraction of an ounce is rounded up to the next
whole ounce. For example, if a piece weighs 1.2 ounces, the weight
(postage) increment is 2 ounces. The minimum postage per addressed piece,
except for postcards, is that for a piece weighing 1 ounce.
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243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
Each Individual Country Listing shows the country-specific price group for
First-Class Mail International service. For postage prices, see
Notice 123,
Price List.
243.2 Postage Payment Methods — General
First-Class Mail International items may be paid with postage stamps,
postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, information-
based indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or permit imprint.
243.3 Permit Imprint — General
Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailing identical- or nonidentical-weight
First-Class Mail International items. Any of the First-Class Mail International
permit imprint formats shown in Exhibit 152.64
is acceptable. Permit imprints
must not denote “bulk mail,” “nonprofit,” or other domestic or special mail
markings. For items requiring a customs form (First-Class Mail International
letter-size and flat-size mailpieces containing nonnegotiable documents
controlled by export regulatory agencies, covered in IMM 510–540), mailers
must also meet the following requirements:
a. Pay for postage with a permit imprint through an advance deposit
account.
b. For nonidentical-weight items, meet the permit imprint requirements
under IMM 152.6
and the manifesting requirements under DMM 604
and DMM 705.
In addition, for items requiring PS Form 2976 (see Exhibit 123.61
), mailers
must electronically transmit customs declaration information as required
under 123.32 by using USPS-produced Global Shipping Software (GSS) or
other USPS-approved software. (To request information about either of these
software solutions, send an e-mail to glob[email protected].)
243.4 Official Mail
243.41 Mailings by Federal Agencies
First-Class Mail International shipments that are entered by federal agencies
and departments are subject to the same standards under 240
as First-Class
Mail International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities.
243.42 Postal Service Mailings
First-Class Mail International shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal
Service entities are subject to the same standards under 240
as First-Class
Mail International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities,
except that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit indicia
that are prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2
.
244 Mail Preparation
244.1 Addressing
First-Class Mail International items are subject to the addressing
requirements in 122.
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244.2 Markings
The following markings apply to First-Class Mail International items:
a. First-Class Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes
(flats) must be marked “AIRMAIL/PAR AVION” or have PS Label 19-A,
Par Avion Airmail, or PS Label 19-B, Par Avion Airmail, affixed to the
address side of the mailpiece.
b. First-Class Mail International letters and large envelopes (flats) that
qualify as Free Matter for the Blind must bear the marking “Free Matter
for the Blind” in the upper-right corner of the address side of the
mailpiece. See 274.2
.
244.3 Sealing
Unregistered First-Class Mail International items may be sealed at the
sender’s option. Mailpieces not sealed by conventional means, such as
moistening the gummed flaps on envelopes, must be closed in such a
manner as to prevent the contents from falling out or being damaged during
postal handling and transport. First-Class Mail International items that use
Registered Mail service must be sealed. (See 334.4
for sealing requirements
for Registered Mail service.)
244.4 Packaging
The following standards apply for packaging letter-size and flat-size First-
Class Mail International items:
a. Mailers must package mailpieces to withstand normal transit and
handling without content or package breakage, injury to Postal Service
employees, or damage to other mail or Postal Service equipment.
b. Mailers must package their contents to prevent their deterioration.
c. Mail matter is admissible in envelopes, sleeves, or wrappers of varying
sizes and thickness
Note: Transparent plastic packaging is acceptable for
international mailing purposes.
d. Except as provided in 292.4
and 293.4, folded mailpieces, without
envelopes, are admissible provided that all of the open sides are
secured with glue, tape, tabs, or wafer seals of sufficient quantity and
strength to prevent the mailpieces from opening or being damaged
during postal handling.
e. First-Class Mail International items in card form are permitted, so long
as their overall dimensions do not exceed 4-3/4 inches high or
9-1/4 inches long (see 241.221
).
245 Mail Entry and Deposit
245.1 Place of Mailing
245.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
First-Class Mail International items bearing a computer-generated customs
form with customs data that has been electronically transmitted (e.g., using
Click-N-Ship service, an authorized PC Postage vendor, or the USPS Web
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Tools system) may be deposited through any of the following methods,
provided postage is paid by a means other than the use of postage stamps:
a. In a private mailbox bearing a return address that matches the address
at the point of pickup, when the customer or business is known to
reside or do business at that location.
b. At a Postal Service retail counter.
c. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
d. In a collection box.
e. At a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).
f. At a USPS Approved Shipper location.
Note: A mailer may use the aforementioned methods to deposit a First-
Class Mail International letter-size or flat-size item that bears only
postage stamps when the item meets both of the following
characteristics:
a. Does not exceed 10 ounces.
b. Does not exceed one-half inch in thickness.
245.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
A customer must present the following First-Class Mail International items to
an employee at a Post Office retail service counter:
a. Any mailpiece bearing a customs form and paid for with only postage
stamps.
b. Any mailpiece bearing a handwritten customs form.
c. Any mailpiece bearing a customs form that was not computer-
generated.
d. Any mailpiece for which the customs data was not electronically
transmitted.
e. Any item that bears only postage stamps when the item meets either of
the following characteristics:
(1) Weighs more than 10 ounces.
(2) Measures more than one-half inch in thickness.
Deposit and pickup methods listed in 245.11
are prohibited. The Postal
Service will return an improperly presented item to the sender for proper
entry and acceptance
245.2 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint
Mailers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 243.3
must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, when
authorized by the district BMEU manager, through a detached mail unit
(DMU) at a mailer’s plant.
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250 First-Class Package International Service
251 Description and Physical Characteristics
251.1 General
The First-Class Package International Service classification encompasses
the categories of international mail that before May 14, 2007, were
categorized as small packets.
251.2 Physical Characteristics and Standards — Packages (Small
Packets)
251.21 Weight Limit
The weight limit for a First-Class Package International Service package
(small packet) is 4 pounds.
251.22 Dimensions — Other Than Rolls
Packages (small packets) other than rolls must be within the following
dimensions:
a. Minimum length: 6 inches.
b. Minimum height: 4 inches.
c. Maximum length: 24 inches. Length is the longest dimension.
d. Maximum length, height, and depth (thickness) combined: 36 inches.
e. The postage, address, customs form, and other required elements
must appear on a side that meets the minimum length and height
dimensions (6 inches x 4 inches).
251.23 Dimensions — Rolls
Rolls must be within the following dimensions:
a. Minimum length: 8.25 inches.
b. Minimum length plus twice the diameter combined: 12 inches.
c. Maximum length: 36 inches.
d. Maximum length plus twice the diameter combined: 42 inches.
251.24 Quality
Packages (small packets) must be constructed to be strong enough to
withstand normal handling.
252 Eligibility
252.1 Content
Subject to applicable weight and size limits, any article that is otherwise
acceptable and not prohibited by the Postal Service or the country of
destination may be mailed at the First-Class Package International Service
price. The maximum value cannot exceed $400. Items exceeding $400 must
be mailed using Global Express Guaranteed service, Priority Mail Express
International service, or Priority Mail International service.
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252.2 Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service
(E-USPS DELCON INTL)
252.21 Description
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service — abbreviated
E-USPS DELCON INTL — is a tracking service available at no charge for
First-Class Package International Service items to select destination
countries (see 252.22
). Tracking information includes the date and time an
article was delivered or, if delivery was attempted but not completed, the
date and time of the delivery attempt. The sender can check delivery status
by going to usps.com
and entering the tracking number in the box under
“Search or Track Packages.”
252.22 Availability
E-USPS DELCON INTL is available electronically to the countries listed in
Exhibit 252.22
. Limitations may apply for certain destinations.
Exhibit 252.22
Countries Accepting Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International Service (E-USPS DELCON INTL)
252.23 Customs Label and Marking
Mailers must use an electronically generated PS Form 2976 that includes the
Post Exprès logo (globe and chevron design) — see Exhibit 252.23.
Exhibit 252.23
Customs Label and Marking
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia, Republic of
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Korea, Republic of (South
Korea)
Latvia
Lebanon
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Moldova
Netherlands
New Zealand
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia, Republic of
Singapore
Slovak Republic (Slovakia)
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkiye, Republic of
Ukraine
United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern
Ireland
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252.24 Additional Standards
The following additional standards apply to Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International service:
a. Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service may not be
combined with any other international extra services.
b. No refunds, inquiries, or claims are offered, and indemnity is not
provided.
c. Customers are not able to obtain tracking information by contacting
the U.S. Postal Service by telephone.
252.25 Price Eligibility
Only items paid with USPS-approved PC Postage products using online
postage (with the exception of Click-N-Ship service) or permit imprint are
eligible for the applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price for the
postage portion of the mailpiece. Electronically generated customs forms
that are not generated with PC Postage or a permit imprint, or forms
electronically generated by USPS Web Tools or Click-N-Ship service, are
charged the retail price.
252.3 Customs Forms Required
First-Class Package International Service items always require a fully
completed PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s
Declaration.
252.4 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
First-Class Package International Service items are sealed against
inspection.
252.5 Extra Services
252.51 Certificate of Mailing
Certificate of mailing service is available for purchase for First-Class Package
International Service items, except for items with E-USPS DELCON INTL
service.
252.52 Registered Mail Service
Registered Mail service is available for purchase for First-Class Package
International Service items, including such items mailed as Free Matter for
the Blind. Registered Mail service is not available for items with E-USPS
DELCON INTL service.
252.53 Return Receipt Service
For First-Class Package International Service items, return receipt service is
available for purchase only for items that use Registered Mail service to
certain destinations — see the Individual Country Listings for availability, and
see 340
for preparation procedures. Return receipt service is not available for
items with E-USPS DELCON INTL service.
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252.54 Tracking Plus
USPS Tracking Plus service is available for certain pieces sent via single-
piece First-Class Package International Service for which Electronic USPS
Delivery Confirmation International service is available. Customers may
purchase USPS Tracking Plus service for certain pieces, when available,
online at usps.com or through a Shipping Services File. For pricing,
see Notice 123
, Price List.
253 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
253.1 Prices
253.11 Prices and Price Application — General
First-Class Package International Service packages (small packets) are
charged postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and price
group. For prices, see Notice 123
, Price List.
253.12 Price Computation
First-Class Package International Service prices are charged per ounce or
fraction thereof; any fraction of an ounce is rounded up to the next whole
ounce. For example, if a piece weighs 1.2 ounces, the weight (postage)
increment is 2 ounces. The minimum postage per addressed piece is that for
a piece weighing 1 ounce.
253.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups
Each Individual Country Listing shows the country-specific price group for
First-Class Package International Service. For postage prices,
see Notice 123, Price List.
253.14 Commercial Base Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 253.222, or by the
online methods described in 253.231, qualifies for the First-Class Package
International Service Commercial Base prices, which are less than First-
Class Package International Service retail prices. For prices, see Notice 123
,
Price List.
253.15 Commercial Plus Prices
An approved mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint under 253.222,
or through a registered end-user of a USPS-approved PC Postage product
(with the exception of Click-N-Ship service), qualifies for the First-Class
Package International Service Commercial Plus prices. For prices, see
Notice 123
, Price List.
253.151 Commercial Plus Pricing — Eligibility
To qualify for Commercial Plus pricing, customers must agree to all terms
and conditions in a standardized agreement with the Postal Service and
tender at least $100,000 per year for international shipping products. For this
purpose, “international shipping products” includes any combination of
Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, or First-Class Package International Service items.
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253.152 Commercial Plus Pricing — Approval
Mailers meeting the minimum revenue thresholds under 253.151 must
complete an agreement with the Postal Service by contacting their account
manager, or USPS Global Business via e-mail at globa[email protected], for a
commitment agreement form or for additional information.
253.2 Postage Payment Methods
253.21 General
First-Class Package International Service items may be paid with postage
stamps, postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps,
information-based indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or permit imprint.
253.22 Permit Imprint
253.221 Permit Imprint — General
First-Class Package International Service shipments paid with a permit
imprint through an advance deposit account are permitted only when
requirements for Commercial Base prices or Commercial Plus prices
(see 253.222
) are followed. Postage paid with a permit imprint is subject to
the general conditions in IMM 152.4 and in DMM 604 and 705.
253.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
A mailer who pays postage with a permit imprint qualifies for the First-Class
Package International Service Commercial Base or Commercial Plus prices,
which are less than First-Class Package International Service retail prices.
The Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price applies only to the postage
portion of First-Class Package International Service prices. In addition,
mailers must meet the following requirements:
a. Electronically transmit customs declaration information as required
under 123.32
by using USPS-produced Global Shipping Software
(GSS) or other USPS-approved software listed at postalpro.usps.com/
node/1850. (To request information about either of these software
solutions, send an e-mail to [email protected].)
b. Pay for postage with a permit imprint through an advance deposit
account.
c. Meet manifesting and permit imprint requirements under IMM 152.4
and DMM 604 and the manifesting requirements under DMM 705.
253.23 Online Methods
253.231 Online Prices — Commercial Base or Commercial Plus Prices
For selected destination countries, First-Class Package International Service
items qualify for discounted prices (equal to the Commercial Base price or
Commercial Plus price) when mailers use one of the following online shipping
methods:
a. Commercial Base Price: Registered end-users of USPS-approved
PC Postage products using online postage (with the exception of
Click-N-Ship service).
b. Commercial Plus Price: Registered end-users of an authorized
PC Postage vendor (with the exception of Click-N-Ship service).
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The Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price is automatically applied to
each shipment that uses one of the above postage payment methods. The
discount applies only to the postage portion of the First-Class Package
International Service price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees,
such as Registered Mail service or shipments made under a customized
agreement.
253.232 Marking Requirements
First-Class Package International Service items claiming the Commercial
Base or Commercial Plus price paid with PC Postage must bear the
appropriate price marking, printed on the piece or produced as part of the
PC Postage indicia. Mailers must place the applicable marking directly
above, directly below, or to the left of the postage using one of the following
formats:
a. Commercial Base Price, Commercial Base Pricing, or ComBasPrice.
b. Commercial Plus Price, Commercial Plus Pricing, or ComPlsPrice.
253.233 Determining Online Prices
For each addressed mailpiece, refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable Commercial Base or Commercial Plus price.
253.3 Official Mail
253.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies
First-Class Package International Service shipments that are entered by
federal agencies and departments are subject to the same standards under
250
as First-Class Package International Service shipments that are entered
by nongovernmental entities.
253.32 Postal Service Mailings
First-Class Package International Service shipments that are entered by U.S.
Postal Service entities are subject to the same standards under 250 as First-
Class Package International Service shipments that are entered by
nongovernmental entities, except that U.S. Postal Service mailings must
bear the G-10 permit indicia prescribed for all Postal Service official mail.
See 142.2
.
254 Mail Preparation
254.1 Addressing
First-Class Package International Service items are subject to the addressing
requirements in 122.
254.2 Markings
The following markings apply to First-Class Package International Service
items:
a. First-Class Package International Service packages (small packets)
and rolls — which because of their size, shape, or configuration might
be mistaken for another category of international mail — should be
marked “LETTER-POST” on the address side of the mailpiece.
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b. First-Class Package International Service items that qualify as Free
Matter for the Blind must bear on the address side of the package a
copy of the label shown in Exhibit 274.2
.
254.3 Sealing
Unregistered First-Class Package International Service items may be sealed
at the sender’s option. Mailpieces not sealed by conventional means, such
as taping the open flaps for small packets, must be closed in such a manner
as to prevent the contents from falling out or being damaged during postal
handling and transport. First-Class Package International Service items that
use Registered Mail service must be sealed. (See 334.4
for sealing
requirements for Registered Mail service.)
254.4 Packaging
The following standards apply for packaging package-size First-Class
Package International Service items:
a. Mailers must package mailpieces to withstand normal transit and
handling without content or package breakage, injury to Postal Service
employees, or damage to other mail or Postal Service equipment.
b. Mailers must package their contents to prevent their deterioration.
c. Mailers may use boxes, cartons, tubes, or other types of containers
that are commonly used to transmit shipments that are in package
form.
255 Mail Entry and Deposit
255.1 Place of Mailing
255.11 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
First-Class Package International Service items bearing a computer-
generated customs form with customs data that has been electronically
transmitted (e.g., using Click-N-Ship service, an authorized PC Postage
vendor, or the USPS Web Tools system) may be deposited through any of
the following methods, provided postage is paid by a means other than the
use of postage stamps:
a. In a private mailbox bearing a return address that matches the address
at the point of pickup, when the customer or business is known to
reside or do business at that location.
b. Through Pickup on Demand service.
c. Through Package Pickup service.
d. At a Postal Service retail counter.
e. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
f. In a collection box.
g. At a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).
h. At a USPS Approved Shipper location.
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255.12 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
A customer must present the following First-Class Package International
Service items requiring a customs form to an employee at a Post Office retail
service counter. Deposit and pickup methods listed in 255.11
are prohibited.
The Postal Service will return an improperly presented item to the sender for
proper entry and acceptance.
a. Any item bearing a customs form and paid for with only postage
stamps.
b. Any item bearing a handwritten customs form.
c. Any item bearing a customs form that was not computer-generated.
d. Any item for which the customs data was not electronically
transmitted.
255.2 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint
Mailers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 253.22
must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, when
authorized by the district BMEU manager, through a detached mail unit
(DMU) at a mailer’s plant.
255.3 Pickup on Demand Service
Subject to the standards in 255.1, Pickup on Demand service is available for
First-Class Package International Service items. There is a single charge for
Pickup on Demand service (see Notice 123
, Price List), regardless of the
number of items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the
following items:
a. Global Express Guaranteed items.
b. Priority Mail Express International items.
c. Priority Mail International items.
d. First-Class Package International Service items.
e. Priority Mail Express items.
f. Priority Mail items.
g. Package Services items.
255.4 Package Pickup Service
Subject to the standards in 255.1 no pickup fee will be charged when a First-
Class Package International Service item or items are picked up during a
letter carrier’s regular delivery stop or during a scheduled stop made to
collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee. Pickup service is provided in
accordance with the information in DMM 507.7; for more information, also
visit the online site at usps.com/pickup
.
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260 Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee
(M-bags)
261 Description
261.1 General
M-bags are defined as direct sacks of printed matter (see 261.22) sent to a
single foreign addressee at a single address. There are three types of
M-bags: Airmail M-bags, International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags, and
International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) M-bags. All M-bags are subject to the
following conditions of mailing:
a. Maximum weight of a sack: 66 pounds (including the tare weight of the
sack). Lower maximum weights apply to certain countries. See the
Individual Country Listings.
b. Availability: All destinations that are referenced in the Individual
Country Listings for Airmail M-bags, in Exhibit 292.45
for IPA M-bags,
and in Exhibit 293.45
for ISAL M-bags.
c. Identification: PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag, must be completed
and attached to the neck of the sack.
d. Postage: The applicable postage for Airmail M-bags, International
Priority Airmail (IPA), and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) must be
affixed to PS Tag 158.
e. Extra services: Certificate of mailing is available. Registry and
insurance are not available.
261.2 Eligibility
261.21 Printed Matter
Printed matter is admissible in M-bags. Articles that meet the definition of
“printed matter” include newspapers, magazines, journals, books, sheet
music, catalogs, directories, commercial advertising, and promotional
matter. “Printed matter” is defined as follows:
a. Papers upon which words, letters, characters, figures, images, or any
combinations thereof appear.
b. Papers that do not have the character of a bill or statement of account.
c. Papers that do not have the character of current and personal
correspondence.
261.22 Other Articles
Certain other articles may be enclosed in M-bags, provided that all of the
following conditions of mailing are met:
a. The articles being sent are limited to discs, tapes, and cassettes;
commercial samples shipped by manufacturers and distributors; or
other non-dutiable commercial articles or informational materials that
are not subject to resale.
b. The articles are related to the printed matter (see 261.21
) with which
they are being mailed.
c. The articles are affixed to or are otherwise combined with the
accompanying printed matter.
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d. For Airmail M-bags, the combined weight of each printed matter
mailpiece and the related articles may not exceed 4 pounds. For IPA
and ISAL M-bags, the combined weight of each printed matter
mailpiece and the related articles may not exceed 4.4 pounds.
e. The M-bag must be accompanied by a fully completed electronically
generated PS Form 2976, which is to be affixed to PS Tag 158.
261.23 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection
M-bags are not sealed against inspection. Regardless of physical closure,
the mailing of an M-bag, including an airmail, IPA, or ISAL M-bag, constitutes
consent by the mailer to inspection of the contents.
262 Postage Prices and Fees
262.1 Airmail M-bags
Airmail M-bags may contain any type of allowable printed matter and certain
other articles (see 261.22). See the Individual Country Listings for the Price
Group and maximum weight limit for each country. Each Airmail M-bag that
weighs 11 pounds or less is charged the applicable 11-pound price; a bag
that exceeds 11 pounds is charged the applicable 11-pound price and the
applicable per-pound price for each additional pound or fraction of a pound
over 11 pounds.
262.2 International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags
IPA M-bags that are entered in conjunction with an IPA mailing (see 292) may
contain all types of allowable printed matter and certain other items
(see 261.22
). See Notice 123, Price List, for the postage price that applies to
M-bags mailed to each IPA destination country. Each full-service IPA M-bag
that weighs 11 pounds or less is charged the applicable 11-pound price; a
bag that exceeds 11 pounds is charged the applicable 11-pound price and
the applicable per-pound price for each additional pound or fraction of a
pound over 11 pounds. Each international service center (ISC) drop shipment
IPA M-bag that weighs 5 pounds or less is charged the applicable 5-pound
price; a bag that exceeds 5 pounds is charged the applicable 5-pound price
and the applicable per-pound price for each additional pound or fraction of a
pound over 5 pounds.
262.3 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) M-bags
ISAL M-bags that are entered in conjunction with an ISAL mailing (see 293)
may contain all types of allowable printed matter and certain other articles
(see 261.22
). See Notice 123, Price List, for the postage price that applies to
M-bags mailed to each ISAL destination country. Each full-service ISAL
M-bag that weighs 11 pounds or less is charged the applicable
11-pound price; a bag that exceeds 11 pounds is charged the applicable
11-pound price and the applicable per-pound price for each additional
pound or fraction of a pound over 11 pounds. Each international service
center (ISC) drop shipment ISAL M-bag that weighs 5 pounds or less is
charged the applicable 5-pound price; a bag that exceeds 5 pounds is
charged the applicable 5-pound price and the applicable per-pound price for
each additional pound or fraction of a pound over 5 pounds.
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262.4 Postage Calculation
The amount of postage paid by the mailer is determined by the weight of the
sack’s contents, rounded to the next whole pound. For example, if the total
weight of the printed matter in an M-bag is 23.2 pounds, exclusive of the tare
weight of the sack, the postage computation is based on a total content
weight of 24 pounds.
262.5 Stamps, Postage Evidencing Systems, PVI Labels, or Permit
Imprint
M-bag postage can be paid by the following means:
a. By affixing postage stamps, meter stamps, PC Postage, or a postage
validation imprinter (PVI) label to PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag.
b. By placing a permit imprint on PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag, and
making payment through an advance deposit account. Only the
applicable permit imprint formats shown in Exhibit 152.44 are
acceptable. When this method of payment is used, the minimum
quantity requirement (i.e., 200 pieces or 50 pounds) that is normally a
prerequisite for permit imprint usage (see 152.63
) does not apply. The
postage amount must be accounted for on PS Form 3700, Postage
Statement — International Mail.
263 Weight and Size Limits
263.1 Weight Limits
There is no minimum weight requirement for the entry of Airmail M-bags, IPA
M-bags, or ISAL M-bags. The maximum weight limit for M-bags is
66 pounds, which includes the tare weight of the sack. Lower maximum
weights apply to certain countries. See the Individual Country Listings.
263.2 Size Limits
There are no defined size limits so long as articles being sent can be
enclosed in the mailbag.
264 Mail Preparation
264.1 Marking
Printed matter, or printed matter in combination with merchandise items,
must be placed into one or more individual packages bearing the name and
address of the sender and addressee. Each package must be marked
“POSTAGE PAID — M-BAG.”
264.2 Sacking and Labeling
264.21 Equipment
The sacks and mailing tags (i.e., PS Tag 158) needed for M-bag entry can be
obtained from local Post Office facilities. Airmail pouches, if available, will be
furnished to customers who intend to utilize that type of M-bag service.
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264.22 Tagging
PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag, must be completed for all types of
M-bags and attached to the neck of the sack. It must bear the requisite
amount of stamped or meter postage or the sender’s authorized permit
imprint or indicia (see 262.4
). For IPA M-bags, mailers must also attach
PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail. For ISAL M-bags, mailers must
also attach PS Tag 155, Surface Airlift Mail.
264.23 Multiple Sacks to One Addressee
If multiple sacks are sent to the same foreign addressee, PS Tag 158 must
be marked with an identifiable fraction such as 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.
264.24 Country Destination Name
The Post Office facility must label the sack with the name of the country of
destination in large letters and the name of the U.S. dispatching exchange
office in small letters (for example, United Kingdom via New York), and send
it to that exchange office for dispatch to destination.
264.3 Customs Forms Required
M-bags must be accompanied by a fully completed electronically
generated PS Form 2976, which is to be affixed to PS Tag 158. The
maximum allowable value is $400. When paying with a permit imprint,
mailers must electronically transmit customs declaration information as
required under 123.32
by using USPS-produced Global Shipping Software
(GSS) or other USPS-approved software listed at postalpro.usps.com/
node/1850. To request information about either of these software solutions,
send an e-mail to globalbusiness-sale[email protected].
265 Extra Services
Certificate of mailing is available. Insurance, Registered Mail service, and
return receipt service are not available with M-bags.
270 Free Matter for the Blind
271 Description and Physical Characteristics
271.1 General
Matter may be entered free of postage provided that at least one of the
following criteria is met:
a. The item is sent to or by an organization for the blind.
b. The item is sent to or by a person who is registered as blind or who
meets the World Health Organization’s definition of a blind person or a
person with low vision.
Note: An “organization for the blind” (see 271.1
a) means an institution or
association serving or officially representing blind persons.
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271.2 Weight Limits
The following weight limits apply to the mail classes identified in 273:
272 Eligibility
272.1 Eligible Participants
Mailers may send Free Matter for the Blind free of postage provided that at
least one of the following conditions is met:
a. The item is sent to or by an organization for the blind.
b. The item is sent to or by a blind person.
272.2 Eligible Matter
Mailers may send the following items as Free Matter for the Blind:
a. Letters bearing writing used by the blind and plates bearing the
characters of writing used by the blind.
b. Books, periodicals, literature, and other correspondence.
c. Paper, records, tapes, musical scores, or sound recordings.
d. Equipment or materials of any kind adapted to assist blind persons in
overcoming the problems of blindness, including reproducers or parts
of them for sound reproductions.
e. Specially adapted CDs.
f. Braille writing equipment, typewriters, educational or other materials or
devices, or parts thereof used for writing by a blind person or designed
or adapted for use by a blind person.
g. Braille watches.
h. White canes.
i. Recording equipment.
272.3 Ineligible Matter
Free Matter for the Blind items are solely intended for the use of an eligible
participant who is unable to read conventional materials. The following list is
not inclusive but provides guidance about ineligible items:
a. The item is for purposes of advertisement.
b. The item is intended as a profit-making transaction. There should be no
charge (rental, subscription, or other associated fee) that is in excess of
the actual cost.
Maximum Weight Limit Mail Service
3.5 ounces First-Class Mail International letters
15.994 ounces First-Class Mail International flats
4 pounds Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes
and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes
First-Class Package International Service
15 pounds Priority Mail International parcels
Priority Mail International Medium and Large
Flat Rate Boxes
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272.4 Customs Forms Required
When required (see Exhibit 123.61), the mailer must affix a fully completed
electronically generated PS Form 2976 or 2976-A to each item. The known
mailer exemption in 123.62
does not apply to Free Matter for the Blind items.
272.5 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection
Free Matter for the Blind is not sealed against inspection (see ASM 274).
Mailers must prepare items in such a way that the contents are sufficiently
protected while permitting quick and easy inspection or verification of the
contents.
272.6 Extra Services
Mailers must pay for any extra services requested for Free Matter for the
Blind items. The Postal Service authorizes only the following extra services:
a. Registered Mail service for First-Class Mail International items and
First-Class Package International Service items.
b. Additional merchandise insurance service for Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes up to 4 pounds,
and for Priority Mail International items up to 15 pounds.
273 Postage Prices and Fees
Postage is provided at no charge for Free Matter for the Blind items only for
the following classes of mail and products:
a. First-Class Mail International.
b. First-Class Package International Service.
c. Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes.
d. Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
e. Priority Mail International parcels weighing up to 15 pounds.
The sender must pay the applicable total postage based on the weight and
destination price group of the article when sending eligible free matter as a
Priority Mail International parcel weighing more than 15 pounds.
The sender must pay the applicable fees for Registered Mail or insured
services (see 272.6
).
274 Mail Preparation
274.1 Addressing
All international addressing standards apply. See 122.
274.2 Markings
In addition to the markings required in 234.2 for Priority Mail International
parcels, in 244.2 for First-Class Mail International items, and in 254.2 for
First-Class Package International Service items, the mailer must mark the
item in the upper right-hand corner of the address side of the mailpiece with
both of the following phrases: “Envois pour les Aveugles” and “Free Matter
for the Blind.” In addition, the mailer must affix to the address side of the
mailpiece a copy of the label depicted in Exhibit 274.2
. The mailer may
photocopy the image and apply it to the item.
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Exhibit 274.2
Free Matter for the Blind Label
275 Mail Entry and Deposit
275.1 Items Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
Eligible Free Matter for the Blind items bearing a computer-generated
customs form with customs data that has been electronically transmitted
may be deposited through any of the following methods provided any extra
service fees have been paid by a means other than the use of postage
stamps:
a. In a private mailbox bearing a return address that matches the address
at the point of pickup, when the customer or business is known to
reside or do business at that location.
b. At a Postal Service retail counter.
c. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
d. In a collection box.
e. At a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).
f. At a USPS Approved Shipper location.
Note: A mailer may use the aforementioned methods to deposit a First-
Class Mail International letter-size or flat-size item that meets both of the
following characteristics:
a. Does not exceed 10 ounces.
b. Does not exceed one-half inch in thickness.
275.2 Items Not Eligible for Deposit or Pickup
A customer must present the following eligible Free Matter for the Blind items
requiring a customs form to an employee at a Post Office retail service
counter:
a. Any mailpiece bearing a handwritten customs form.
b. Any mailpiece bearing a customs form that was not computer-
generated.
c. Any mailpiece for which the customs data was not electronically
transmitted.
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d. Any First-Class Mail International letter-size or flat-size mailpiece that
does not require a customs form and that meets either of the following
characteristics:
(1) Weighs more than 10 ounces.
(2) Measures more than one-half inch in thickness.
Deposit and pickup methods listed in 275.1
are prohibited. The Postal
Service will return an improperly presented item to the sender for proper
entry and acceptance.
280 (Reserved)
290 Commercial Services
291 (Reserved)
292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service
292.1 Description
292.11 General
International Priority Airmail (IPA) service, including IPA M-bags, is a
commercial service designed for volume mailings of all First-Class Mail
International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats), and for volume
mailings of First-Class Package International Service packages (small
packets). The sender must prepare mailpieces in accordance with the
requirements of this subchapter and with the content-based and shape-
based requirements of the applicable service — see 240
for First-Class Mail
International items, and see 250
for First-Class Package International Service
items. IPA shipments are typically flown to the foreign destinations
(exceptions apply to Canada and Mexico) and are then entered into that
country’s air or surface priority mail system for delivery. Separate prices are
provided for international service center (ISC) drop shipments, presorted
mail, and nonpresort mail. Volume incentives are available through
customized agreements.
292.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
With the exception of M-bags (see 261.23), IPA mailpieces are sealed
against inspection.
292.13 IPA M-bags
292.131 IPA M-bags — General
IPA M-bags (direct sacks of printed matter to one addressee) may be
entered in conjunction with an IPA mailing, are subject to the provisions of
260
, and may be sent to all destination countries that are referenced in
Exhibit 292.45a. When using this method of mail preparation, the sender
must complete PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail, and PS Tag 158,
M-bag Addressee Tag. Tags must be securely attached to the neck of the
sack.
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292.132 IPA M-bags — Customs Forms
IPA M-bags always require a fully completed electronically generated
PS Form 2976, which is to be affixed to PS Tag 158. Mailers must electronically
transmit customs declaration information as required under 123.32
by using
USPS-produced Global Shipping Software (GSS) or other USPS-approved
software listed at
postalpro.usps.com/node/1850
. To request information
about either of these software solutions, send an e-mail to
globalbusiness-
.
292.2 Eligibility
292.21 Qualifying Mailpieces
To qualify for IPA service, a mailpiece must meet the First-Class Mail
International characteristics as defined in 141.5 (except for weight —
see 292.24
) or the First-Class Package International Service characteristics
as defined in 141.6
(except for weight — see 292.24). Mailpieces do not have
to be of the same size and weight to qualify. Any item sent with IPA service
must conform to the size limits for First-Class Mail International postcards,
letters, or large envelopes (flats) as described in 240
, or for First-Class
Package International Service packages (small packets) as described in 250.
292.22 Availability
IPA service is available only to the foreign countries that are listed in Exhibit
292.45a, which shows the foreign office of exchange code and the price
group assigned to each country. For additional information for Canada,
see Exhibit 292.45b
.
292.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements
292.231 Minimum Quantity
All mailings must meet a minimum weight quantity of 50 pounds. To achieve
the 50-pound minimum, mailings may include a combination of presort mail,
worldwide nonpresort mail, or M-bags.
292.232 Presort Eligibility — Full Service
Only a direct country container with a minimum of 2 pounds qualifies for the
presort price. All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the worldwide
nonpresort price.
292.233 Presort Eligibility — ISC Drop Shipment
Eligibility for the presort price is as follows:
a. Direct country price. For price groups 1–20, a minimum of 2 pounds for
each direct country container.
b. Mixed country price. For price groups 7–11, a minimum of 5 pounds for
each price group; for price groups 3–6, a minimum of 5 pounds for
each price group prepared under 292.482a
, or a minimum of 5 pounds
for each sack prepared under 292.482b
.
All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the worldwide nonpresort
price.
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292.24 Maximum Weight Limits
The maximum weight for an IPA container is 66 pounds. The maximum
weight for an individual IPA item is as follows:
a. Letter-size item: 3.5 ounces.
b. Flat-size item: 17.6 ounces.
c. Package-size item: 4.4 pounds.
292.25 Dutiable Items
Dutiable items may be sent in accordance with the applicable rules in this
subchapter for First-Class Package International Service only. Priority Mail
International items may not be mailed with IPA service.
292.26 Customs Forms Requirements
For items requiring PS Form 2976, mailers must electronically transmit
customs declaration information as required under 123.32
by using USPS-
produced Global Shipping Software (GSS) or other USPS-approved software
listed at postalpro.usps.com/node/1850
. To request information about either
of these software solutions, send an e-mail to globalbusiness-
292.27 Extra Services
Extra services are not available for items sent with IPA service.
292.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
292.31 Prices
IPA service has two price options: a presort price with 20 price groups, and a
worldwide nonpresort price. Both options offer full-service prices for mail
deposited at offices other than the drop shipment offices listed in 292.532
,
and drop shipment prices for mail deposited at one of the drop shipment
offices. The per-piece price and per-pound price are shown in Notice 123
,
Price List. The per-piece price applies to each piece regardless of its weight.
The per-pound price applies to the net weight (gross weight minus tare
weight of container) of the mail for the specific price group. Fractions of a
pound are rounded to the next whole pound for postage calculation.
292.32 Computation of Postage
Postage is computed on PS Form 3700, Postage Statement — International
Mail.
292.321 Computing Worldwide Nonpresort Prices
Compute postage at the worldwide nonpresort price as follows:
1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by the applicable per-
piece price.
2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of the entire mailing by the
applicable per-pound price.
3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.
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292.322 Computing Presort Prices
Compute postage at the presorted price as follows:
1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing destined for countries in a
specific price group by the appropriate per-piece price.
2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of those pieces by the
corresponding per-pound price.
3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.
292.33 Postage Payment Methods
292.331 General
Postage must be paid by postage meter, permit imprint, or precanceled
stamps (see DMM 604).
292.332 Postage Meter
Payments made by postage meter are subject to the following standards:
a. Piece Price. The applicable per-piece postage shown in Notice 123,
Price List, must be affixed to each mailpiece when paying with a meter.
A mailer who has an ICM agreement must affix the applicable per-
piece postage as set forth in the ICM agreement.
b. Pound Price. Postage for the pound price portion must be paid either
by meter stamp(s) attached to the postage statement or from the
mailer’s authorized permit imprint advance deposit account.
c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the
words “INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY AIRMAIL.”
d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in
292.332
c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be
applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing
device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to
the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the meter stamp in either
the postal inscription slug area or ad plate area. If the postal
endorsement appears in the ad plate area, no other information may
appear in the ad plate. The endorsement may not be typewritten or
hand-drawn. The endorsement is not considered adequate if it is
included as part of a decorative design or advertisement.
e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement
are subject to the applicable First-Class Mail International or First-
Class Package International Service single-piece price.
f. Drop Shipment of Meter Mail. A mailer who wants to enter meter IPA
mail at a Post Office facility other than where the meter is licensed
must obtain a drop shipment authorization. To obtain an authorization,
the mailer must submit a written request to the postmaster at the office
where the mail will be entered (see DMM 705).
292.333 Precanceled Stamps
Payments made by precanceled stamps are subject to the following
standards:
a. Piece Price. The same denomination of stamp must be affixed to every
piece in the mailing.
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b. Pound Price. Additional postage is paid at the time of mailing by
advance deposit account or meter stamp affixed to the back of the
accompanying postage statement.
c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the
words “INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY AIRMAIL.”
d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in
292.333
c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be
applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing
device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to
the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the precanceled stamp.
The endorsement may not be typewritten or hand-drawn. The is not
considered adequate if it is included as part of a decorative design or
advertisement.
e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement
are subject to the applicable First-Class Mail International or First-
Class Package International Service single-piece price.
292.334 Permit Imprint
Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailings that contain identical-weight
pieces. Any of the permit imprint formats shown in Exhibit 152.64
is
acceptable but must include the “INTL PRIORITY AIRMAIL” rate marking.
Postage is calculated as described in 292.32 and is deducted from the
mailer’s advance deposit account. Permit imprints must not denote bulk
mail, nonprofit, or other domestic or special mail. Mailers may use permit
imprint with nonidentical-weight pieces only if authorized to use postage
mailing systems under DMM 705.
292.4 Mail Preparation
292.41 Addressing and Return Address
IPA mailpieces are subject to the addressing requirements contained in 122,
including the requirement of a U.S.-origin return address as defined in 122.2.
a. Exception — Canada: IPA items destined for Canada must have the
applicable alphanumeric postcode included in the delivery address.
See 122.1
j for the address formatting requirements that generally apply
to mailpieces sent to Canada.
b. Exception — Direct Country Containers: IPA letter-size and flat-size
pieces not requiring a customs form prepared in direct country
containers (see 292.46
and 292.48) are not subject to the interline
addressing requirement that is specified in 122.1d. At the sender’s risk,
the English translation of the destination post office or city name may
be omitted from an address that is printed in Russian, Greek, Arabic,
Hebrew, Cyrillic, Japanese, or Chinese characters. An English
translation of the country name (for example, Japan) is still required on
the individual mailpieces.
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292.42 Marking
292.421 Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mailpieces
The sender should mark “PAR AVION” or “AIR MAIL” on the address side of
each piece. Alternatively, the user may use a bordered airmail envelope that
contains an “AIR MAIL” endorsement.
292.422 Packages (Small Packets)
Items that might be mistaken for another class of mail because of their size,
weight, or appearance should be marked “LETTER-POST” on the address
side.
292.43 Sealing and Packaging
292.431 Mixed Country and Worldwide Nonpresort Price
All IPA mailpieces entered at the mixed country and worldwide nonpresort
price must meet the sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail
International service under IMM 244.3
and 244.4, and for First-Class
Package International Service under IMM 254.3
and 254.4.
292.432 Direct Country Price
Mailers must meet the following sealing and packaging standards for IPA
mail entered at the direct country price:
a. Letters. Letter-size mailpieces entered at the direct country price must
meet one of the following requirements:
(1) The sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail
International service under IMM 244.3
and 244.4.
(2) The physical standards of a machinable letter under DMM 201.3.
b. Flats. Flat-size mailpieces entered at the direct country price must
meet the sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail
International service under IMM 244.3
and 244.4.
c. Small Packets. Package-size mailpieces (small packets) entered at the
direct country price must meet the sealing and packaging methods for
First-Class Package International Service under IMM 254.3
and 254.4.
292.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles
The following standards apply:
a. Thickness. Bundles of letter-size mail should be no thicker than
approximately a handful of mail (4 to 6 inches thick). Bundles of flat-
size mail may be thicker than 6 inches but must not weigh more than
11 pounds.
b. Securing Bundles. Each bundle must be securely tied to withstand
normal transit. Placing rubber bands around the length and then the
girth is the preferred method of securing bundles of letter-size mail.
Plastic strapping placed around the length and then the girth is the
preferred method of securing bundles of flat-size mail.
c. Separation of Bundles. Letter-size and flat-size mail must be bundled
separately.
d. Facing of Pieces. All pieces in bundles must be faced in the same
direction.
Note: Parcel-size pieces do not require bundling.
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292.45 IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
See Exhibit 292.45a for the IPA foreign office of exchange code and price
group assigned to each country. For additional information for Canada,
see Exhibit 292.45b
.
Exhibit 292.45a (p. 1)
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
Afghanistan KBL 4
Albania TIA 3
Algeria ALG 5
Andorra, via Spain MAD 3
Angola LAD 5
Anguilla AXA 6
Antigua and Barbuda ANU 6
Argentina BUE 11
Armenia EVN 3
Aruba AUA 6
Ascension, via United Kingdom LAL 5
Australia
1
SYD 12
Austria VIE 9
Azerbaijan BAK 3
Bahamas NAS 6
Bahrain BAH 4
Bangladesh DAC 4
Barbados BGI 6
Belarus MSQ 3
Belgium BRU 9
Belize BZE 6
Benin COO 5
Bermuda SGE 6
Bhutan, via United Kingdom LAL 4
Bolivia LPB 6
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba BON 6
Bosnia-Herzegovina SJJ 3
Botswana GBE 5
Brazil Letter-size: SAO
Flat-size: SAO
Package-size: CWB
13
British Virgin Islands RAD 6
Brunei Darussalam BWN 4
Bulgaria SOF 3
Burkina Faso OUA 5
Burma (Myanmar) RGN 4
Burundi BJM 5
Cambodia PNH 4
Cameroon DLA 5
Canada See Canadian
Labeling Information
in Exhibit 292.45b
1
Cape Verde RAI 5
Cayman Islands GCM 6
Conditions for Mailing 292.45
September 9, 2024 111
Central African Republic BGF 5
Chad NDJ 5
Chile SCL 11
China BJS 14
Colombia BOG 6
Comoros Islands, via France CDG 5
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the FIH 5
Congo, Rep. of the BZV 5
Cook Islands RAR 12
Costa Rica SJO 6
Cote d’Ivoire ABJ 5
Croatia ZAG 8
Curacao CUR 6
Cyprus LCA 4
Czech Republic PRG 7
Denmark CPH 9
Djibouti JIB 5
Dominica DOM 6
Dominican Republic SDQ 6
Ecuador UIO 6
Egypt CAI 5
El Salvador SAL 6
Equatorial Guinea SSG 5
Eritrea ASM 5
Estonia TLL 9
Eswatini MTS 5
Ethiopia ADD 5
Falkland Islands, via United Kingdom LAL 6
Faroe Islands, via Denmark CPH 9
Fiji NAN 4
Finland HEL 9
France (including Corsica and Monaco) ROI 15
French Guiana CAY 15
French Polynesia FAA 4
Gabon LBV 5
Gambia BJL 5
Georgia, Republic of TBS 3
Germany FRA 16
Ghana ACC 5
Gibraltar GIB 7
Greece ATH 8
Greenland, via Denmark CPH 9
Grenada GND 6
Guadeloupe PTP 15
Guatemala GUA 6
Guinea CKY 5
Guinea-Bissau OXB 5
Guyana GEO 6
Haiti PAP 6
Exhibit 292.45a (p. 2)
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
292.45 International Mail Manual
112 September 9, 2024
Honduras SAP 6
Hong Kong HKG 18
Hungary BUD 7
Iceland REK 7
India DEL 10
Indonesia JKT 4
Iraq BGW 4
Ireland DUB 9
Israel TLV 8
Italy Letter-size: LIN
Flat-size: LIN
Package-size: MXP
9
Jamaica KIN 6
Japan KWS 17
Jordan AMM 4
Kazakhstan ALA 4
Kenya NBO 5
Kiribati TRW 4
Korea, Republic of (South) SEL 18
Kosovo, Republic of PRN 3
Kuwait KWI 4
Kyrgyzstan FRU 4
Laos VTE 4
Latvia RIX 3
Lebanon BEY 4
Lesotho MSU 5
Liberia MLW 5
Libya TIP 5
Liechtenstein, via Switzerland ZRH 7
Lithuania VNO 7
Luxembourg LUX 8
Macao MFM 4
Madagascar TNR 5
Malawi LLW 5
Malaysia KUL 10
Maldives MLE 4
Mali BKO 5
Malta MAR 3
Martinique FDF 15
Mauritania NKC 5
Mauritius PLU 5
Mexico MEX 2
Moldova KIV 3
Mongolia ULN 4
Montenegro TGD 3
Montserrat MNI 6
Morocco CAS 5
Mozambique MPM 5
Namibia WDH 5
Nauru INU 4
Exhibit 292.45a (p. 3)
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
Conditions for Mailing 292.45
September 9, 2024 113
Nepal KTM 4
Netherlands HAG 9
New Caledonia NOU 4
New Zealand
2
AKL 12
Nicaragua MGA 6
Niger NIM 5
Nigeria LOS 5
North Macedonia, Republic of SKP 3
Norway OSL 9
Oman MCT 4
Pakistan ISB 4
Panama PTY 6
Papua New Guinea BOR 4
Paraguay ASU 6
Peru LIM 6
Philippines MNL 4
Pitcairn Island, via New Zealand AKL 4
Poland WAW 7
Portugal (includes Azores and Madeira Islands) LIS 7
Qatar DOH 4
Reunion RUN 15
Romania BUH 3
Russia MOW 19
Rwanda KGL 5
Saint Helena, via United Kingdom LAL 5
Saint Kitts and Nevis SKB 6
Saint Lucia SLU 6
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, via Canada See Canadian
Labeling Information
in Exhibit 292.45b
3
Saint Vincent and The Grenadines KTN 6
Samoa APW 4
San Marino, via Italy MIL 8
Sao Tome and Principe, via Portugal LIS 5
Saudi Arabia DMM 4
Senegal DKR 5
Serbia, Republic of BEG 3
Seychelles SEZ 5
Sierra Leone FNA 5
Singapore SIN 10
Sint Maarten SXM 6
Slovak Republic (Slovakia) BTS 3
Slovenia LJU 8
Solomon Islands HIR 4
South Africa JNB 5
South Sudan, Republic of JUB 5
Spain (includes Canary Islands) MAD 8
Sri Lanka CMB 4
Sudan KRT 5
Suriname PBM 6
Exhibit 292.45a (p. 4)
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
292.45 International Mail Manual
114 September 9, 2024
Sweden STO 8
Switzerland ZRH 9
Taiwan TPE 10
Tajikistan DYU 4
Tanzania DAR 5
Thailand BKK 10
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of DIL 4
Togo LFW 5
Tonga TBU 4
Trinidad and Tobago POS 6
Tristan da Cunha, via South Africa JNB 5
Tunisia TUN 5
Turkiye, Republic of IST 3
Turkmenistan ASB 4
Turks and Caicos Islands GDT 6
Tuvalu, via Fiji NAN 4
Uganda KLA 5
Ukraine IEV 3
United Arab Emirates DXB 10
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland (includes England, Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney,
Sark, and The Isle of Man)
LAL 20
Uruguay MVD 6
Uzbekistan TAS 4
Vanuatu VLI 4
Vatican City VAT 9
Venezuela MAI 11
Vietnam SGN 4
Wallis and Futuna Islands, via New Caledonia NOU 4
Yemen SAH 4
Zambia LUN 5
Zimbabwe HRE 5
1 At the mailer's option, a finer sortation for IPA items addressed to Australia may
be used. If this option is chosen, items addressed with postal codes beginning with
0, 1, 2, 4, and 9 and uncoded mail should be sorted and prepared in direct country
containers tagged to Sydney. Both the three-letter exchange office code (“SYD”)
and the country name (“Australia”) should be entered in the “To” block of PS Tag
115, International Priority Airmail. Items addressed with postal codes beginning
with 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 should be sorted and prepared in direct country containers
tagged to Melbourne. Both the three-letter exchange office code (“MEL”) and the
country name (“Australia”) should be entered in the “To” block of PS Tag 115.
2 For all destinations to New Zealand other than Cook Islands. For Cook Islands,
see the entry for Cook Islands in this exhibit.
Exhibit 292.45a (p. 5)
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
Conditions for Mailing 292.462
September 9, 2024 115
292.46 Presort Mailings: Direct Country — Price Groups 1, 2, and 7–20
292.461 General
Price groups 1, 2, and 7–20 may be prepared in direct country containers
(full-service price and ISC drop shipment price). Each direct country
container must contain at least 2 pounds of mail. The mailer must separately
containerize items bearing customs forms from items not bearing customs
forms and must prepare letter-size, flat-size, and package-size items in
separate containers as defined in 292.462
a and 292.462b. Smaller quantities
qualify only for a mixed country price (price groups 7–11 only) under 292.47,
or for the worldwide nonpresort price under 292.49
. The maximum container
weight is 66 pounds.
292.462 Preparation
The mailer must prepare direct country containers of presorted IPA mail (full-
service price and ISC drop shipment price) as follows:
a. Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mail. For each direct country container of
letter-size or flat-size mail, the mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare letter-size items in letter trays, either
1-foot or 2-foot, depending on volume. Prepare flat-size items in
flat-size trays/tubs. Do not prepare the content of trays in
bundles. Face all letter-size items and flat-size items in the same
direction. Ensure that all trays are full enough to keep the mail
from mixing during transportation. Cover (i.e., sleeve or lid) all
letter-size and flat-size trays and secure them with strapping.
Exhibit 292.45b
Canadian Mail Container Labeling Information (Full-service Only)
3-Digit ZIP Code of
Entry Post Office* Canadian Destination
U.S.
Exchange
Office Code
U.S.
Exchange
Office (or ISC)
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268,
270–297, 400–418, 420–427,
470–471, 476–477
MONTREAL QC FWD 003 JFK YMQ
006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344,
346–347, 349–352, 354–399, 723
MONTREAL QC FWD 33112 MIA YMQ
430–469, 472–475, 478–516,
520–528, 530–532, 534–535,
537–551, 553–567, 570–577,
580–588, 600–620, 622–631,
633–641, 644–658, 660–662,
664–681, 683–693, 700–701,
703–708, 710–714, 716–722,
724–731, 733–741, 743–816,
822–831, 840–847, 870–875,
877–885, 893, 897–898
TORONTO ON FWD 60290 ORD For IPA letter-size:
TOR.
For IPA flat-size: YTO.
For IPA package-size:
YTO.
For IPA M-bag service:
YTO.
590–599, 820–821, 832–838,
850–853, 855–857, 859–860,
863–865, 889–891, 894–895,
900–908, 910–928, 930–961,
970–986, 988–999
VANCOUVER BC FWD 90899 LAX YVR
967–969 VANCOUVER BC FWD 96820 HNL YVR
* The “ZIP Code of Entry Post Office” column is relevant only for a mailing claimed at the full-service price (i.e., not drop
shipped at an ISC) to determine its Canadian destination and U.S. exchange office code container information.
292.462 International Mail Manual
116 September 9, 2024
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 115,
International Priority Airmail, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Check the appropriate box to indicate
if the container contains items with or without customs forms,
identify the destination country, and enter the date of mailing, the
10-digit permit number, the foreign office of exchange code as
listed in Exhibit 292.45
a or Exhibit 292.45b, and the price group
as listed in Exhibit 292.45a. To the front side of the tag, apply a
barcode that indicates the mailer’s permit number, the product
code, the service type code, the container type code, the mail
contents shape type code, the foreign office of exchange code,
and the serial number of the container. (To request technical
specifications for the barcode, send an e-mail to globalbusiness-
[email protected].) Finally, tape PS Tag 115 to the tray cover.
b. Packages. For each direct country container of package-size items, the
mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare package-size items by placing them
loose in sacks.
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 115,
International Priority Airmail, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Check the appropriate box to indicate
if the container contains items with or without customs forms,
identify the destination country, and enter the date of mailing, the
10-digit permit number, the foreign office of exchange code as
listed in Exhibit 292.45
a or Exhibit 292.45b, and the price group
as listed in Exhibit 292.45a. To the front side of the tag, apply a
barcode that indicates the mailer’s permit number, the product
code, the service type code, the container type code, the shape
type code, the foreign office of exchange code, and the serial
number of the container. (To request technical specifications for
the barcode, send an e-mail to globalbusiness-s[email protected]).
Finally, attach PS Tag 115 to the neck of the sack.
(3) Direct Country Container Label. A mailer who claims the ISC drop
shipment price and enters the mail at an authorized drop
shipment location under 292.532
is not required to prepare
container labels. A mailer who claims the full-service price must
complete 2-inch container labels (and insert them into the
applicable container label holder) as follows (see Exhibit 292.462
for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):
Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code.
Line 2: Contents — DRX COUNTRY.
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
IPA — DRX COUNTRY
ABC STORE ALBANY NY
Conditions for Mailing 292.472
September 9, 2024 117
292.47 Presort Mailings: Mixed Country — Price Groups 7–11
292.471 General
The mailer may prepare price groups 7–11 in mixed country containers
(ISC drop shipment price) only after all possible direct country containers
have been prepared. Each mixed country price group must contain at least
5 pounds of mail that is destined within the same price group. The mailer
must separately containerize items bearing customs forms from items not
bearing customs forms and must prepare letter-size, flat-size, and package-
size items in separate containers as defined in 292.472
a and 292.472b.
Smaller quantities qualify only for the worldwide nonpresort price under
292.49
. The maximum container weight is 66 pounds.
292.472 Preparation
The mailer must prepare mixed country containers of presorted IPA mail
(ISC drop shipment price) as follows:
a. Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mail. For each mixed country container of
letter-size or flat-size mail, the mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare letter-size items in letter trays, either
1-foot or 2-foot, depending on volume. Prepare flat-size items in
flat-size trays/tubs. Bundle letter-size and flat-size pieces as
defined in 292.44
, and bundle each country separately. Face all
letter-size items and flat-size items in the same direction and
apply a label (facing slip) to the top item as defined in 292.473
.
Cover (i.e., sleeve or lid) all letter-size trays and flat-size trays/
tubs and secure them with strapping.
Exhibit 292.462
Labeling of IPA Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only)
IPA Acceptance Office
3-Digit ZIP Code
U.S. Exchange Office and
Routing Code for Line 1
005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 270–297,
400–418, 420–427, 470–477
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 346–347,
349–352, 354–399
ISC MIAMI FL 33112
424, 430–469, 478–516, 520–528, 530–532,
534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 570–577,
580–588, 600–620, 622–631, 633–641,
644–658, 660–662, 664–681, 683–693,
700–701, 703–708, 710–714, 716–731,
733–741, 743–799, 885
ISC CHICAGO IL 60290
590–599, 800–816, 820–838, 840–847,
850–853, 855–857, 859–860, 863–865,
870–875, 877–884, 889–891, 893–895,
897–898, 900–908, 910–928, 930–961,
970–986, 988–999
ISC LOS ANGELES CA 900
967–969 P&DC HONOLULU HI 967
292.473 International Mail Manual
118 September 9, 2024
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 115,
International Priority Airmail, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Identify the date of mailing, the 10-digit
permit number, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 292.45
a
followed by the word “Mixed” (e.g., “14–Mixed”). Finally, tape
PS Tag 115 to the tray cover.
b. Packages. For each mixed country container of package-size items,
the mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare package-size items by placing them
loose in sacks.
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 115,
International Priority Airmail, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Identify the date of mailing, the 10-digit
permit number, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 292.45
a
followed by the word “Mixed” (e.g., “14–Mixed”). Finally, attach
PS Tag 115 to the neck of the sack.
292.473 Direct Country Bundle Label for Mixed Country Containers
Only letter-size and flat-size direct country bundles prepared for mixed
country containers require a label (facing slip). The mailer must complete the
label and place it on the address side of the top item of each bundle in such
a manner that it will not become separated from the bundle. The pressure-
sensitive labels and optional endorsement lines used domestically for presort
mail are prohibited for IPA service. Bundle labels must contain the following
information:
Line 1: Foreign Office of Exchange Code. (See Exhibit 292.45
a or Exhibit
292.45b.)
Line 2: Country Labeling Name. (See Exhibit 292.45
a.)
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
292.48 Presort Mailings — Price Groups 3–6
292.481 General
Mailers must prepare price groups 3–6 in direct country containers (full-
service price and ISC drop shipment price) or mixed country containers
(ISC drop shipment price). Each direct country container must contain at
least 2 pounds of mail. Each mixed country price group must contain a
minimum of 5 pounds when prepared under 292.47
, or a minimum of
5 pounds for each sack when sorted under 293.483
. Smaller quantities
qualify only for the worldwide nonpresort price under 292.49. The mailer
must separately containerize items bearing customs forms from items not
bearing customs forms. The maximum container weight is 66 pounds.
VIE
AUSTRIA
ABC COMPANY WASHINGTON DC
Conditions for Mailing 292.483
September 9, 2024 119
292.482 Preparation
The mailer has two options to prepare direct country or mixed country
containers of presorted IPA mail, as follows:
a. Prepare mail as described in 292.46
and 292.47, including using letter-
size trays for letter-size items, flat-size trays/tubs for flat-size items,
and sacks for package-size items.
b. Prepare mail in sacks for letter-size and flat-size mail as defined in
292.483
and 292.484.
292.483 Direct Country and Mixed Country — Optional Sack Preparation
The mailer may optionally prepare direct country sacks or mixed country
sacks of presorted IPA letter-size and flat-size mail when sacks are used for
the following processing categories:
a. Full-Service and ISC Drop Shipment — Direct country sacks.
(1) Preparation. Mail (letter-size and flat-size) that is addressed to an
individual country and that contains 2 pounds or more must be
sorted into direct country sacks. Mail that cannot be made up
into direct country sacks must be prepared and entered as mixed
country sacks or as worldwide nonpresort sacks. The mailer
must bundle letter-size and flat-size items as defined in 292.44
.
The mailer must bundle letter-size items and flat-size items
separately, although nonidentical items may be commingled
within each of these categories. Face all letter-size items and flat-
size items in the same direction and apply a label (facing slip) to
the top item as defined in 292.484
. Note: Package-size items
must not be commingled with letter-size and flat-size items and
must be prepared in separate sacks.
(2) Container Tags. The mailer must complete the front side of
PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail, which identifies the mail
to ensure it receives priority handling. The mailer must check the
appropriate box to indicate if the sack contains items with or
without customs forms, identify the destination country, and
enter the date of mailing, the 10-digit permit number, the foreign
office of exchange code as listed in Exhibit 292.45
a and Exhibit
292.45b, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 292.45a. The
mailer must apply a barcode to the front side of the tag that
indicates the mailer’s permit number, the product code, the
service type code, the container type, the shape type, the foreign
office of exchange code, and the serial number of the sack.
(To request technical specifications for the barcode, send an
e-mail to globalbusin[email protected]). Finally, the mailer
must attach PS Tag 115 to the neck of the sack.
(3) Direct Country Container Label. A mailer who claims the ISC drop
shipment price and enters the mail at an authorized drop
shipment location under 292.532
is not required to prepare
container labels. A mailer who claims the full-service price must
complete 2-inch container labels (and insert them into the
292.483 International Mail Manual
120 September 9, 2024
applicable container label holder) as follows (see Exhibit 292.483
for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):
Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code.
Line 2: Contents — DRX COUNTRY.
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
b. ISC Drop Shipment — Mixed country sacks.
(1) Preparation. Mixed country sacks can be prepared only after all
possible direct country sacks have been prepared. The mailer
must prepare mixed country sacks for items that contain
5 pounds or more and that are destined within the same price
group. Mail that ultimately cannot be made up into direct country
sacks or mixed country sacks must be prepared and entered at
the worldwide nonpresort price. The mailer must bundle letter-
size and flat-size items as defined in 292.44
. The mailer must
bundle letter-size and flat-size items separately, although
nonidentical items may be commingled within each of these
categories. Face all letter-size items and flat-size items in the
same direction and apply a label (facing slip) to the top item as
defined in 292.484
. Note: When using this option, the mailer may
not place package-size items in the sacks.
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
IPA — DRX COUNTRY
ABC STORE ALBANY NY
Exhibit 292.483
Labeling of IPA Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only)
IPA Acceptance Office
3-Digit ZIP Code
U.S. Exchange Office and
Routing Code for Line 1
005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 270–297,
400–418, 420–427, 470–477
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 346–347,
349–352, 354–399
ISC MIAMI FL 33112
424, 430–469, 478–516, 520–528, 530–532,
534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 570-577, 580–588,
600–620, 622–631, 633–641, 644–658, 660–662,
664–681, 683–693, 700–701, 703–708, 710–714,
716–731, 733–741, 743–799, 885
ISC CHICAGO IL 60290
590–599, 800–816, 820–838, 840–847, 850–853,
855–857, 859–860, 863–865, 870–875, 877–884,
889–891, 893–895, 897–898, 900–908, 910–928,
930–961, 970–986, 988–999
ISC LOS ANGELES CA 900
967–969 P&DC HONOLULU HI 967
Conditions for Mailing 292.49
September 9, 2024 121
(2) Container Tags. The mailer must complete the front side of
PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail, which identifies the mail
to ensure it receives priority handling. On the front of the tag, the
mailer must identify the date of mailing, the 10-digit permit
number, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 292.45
a followed
by the word “Mixed” (e.g., “15–Mixed”). Finally, the mailer must
attach PS Tag 115 to the neck of the sack.
292.484 Presorted Mail — Direct Country Bundle Label
Only letter-size and flat-size direct country bundles prepared for mixed
country sacks require a label (facing slip). The mailer must complete the label
and place it on the address side of the top item of each bundle in such a
manner that it will not become separated from the bundle. The pressure-
sensitive labels and optional endorsement lines used domestically for presort
mail are prohibited for IPA service. Bundle labels must contain the following
information:
Line 1: Foreign Office of Exchange Code. (See Exhibit 292.45a
and Exhibit
292.45b.)
Line 2: Country Labeling Name. (See Exhibit 292.45a.)
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
292.49 Worldwide Nonpresort Preparation
The following standards apply when the mailer prepares worldwide
nonpresort IPA mail (full-service price and ISC drop shipment price):
a. General. A mailer claiming any mail at the direct country or mixed
country price cannot enclose the mail in worldwide nonpresort sacks.
The mailer must bundle letter-size and flat-size mail. Letter-size
bundles and flat-size bundles can be commingled in the same sack.
Labels (facing slips) are not required on any bundles. Package-size
items must not be commingled with letter-size and flat-size items and
must be prepared in separate sacks. Containers other than sacks are
not authorized unless other equipment is specified by the acceptance
office — for example, the mailer may present nonpresorted letter-size
mail in trays if authorized by the acceptance office. The maximum
weight of any container is 66 pounds.
b. Worldwide Nonpresort Container Label. A mailer who claims the ISC
drop shipment price and enters the mail at an authorized drop
shipment location under 292.532
is not required to prepare container
labels. A mailer who claims the full-service price must complete 2-inch
container labels (and insert them into the applicable container label
holder) as follows (see Exhibit 292.483
for the list of U.S. Exchange
Offices):
Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code.
Line 2: Contents WKG.
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
VIE
AUSTRIA
ABC COMPANY WASHINGTON DC
292.5 International Mail Manual
122 September 9, 2024
Example:
292.5 Mail Entry and Deposit
292.51 Separation by Price Group
The mailer must physically separate the containers by price group at the time
of mailing as indicated on the container tag.
292.52 Full Service
Mailings must be deposited at a Post Office facility where bulk mail is
accepted and where the mailer holds an advance deposit account or
postage meter license.
292.53 Drop Shipment
292.531 General
To qualify for the drop shipment price, mailers must present the mail to one
of the locations in 292.532
. The mailer must pay postage at the drop
shipment location either through an advance deposit account or postage
meter license at the serving Post Office facility. As an alternative, mailers who
are participating in the plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) program may
have the mail verified, accepted, and paid for at the mailer’s plant or at the
origin Post Office facility serving the mailer’s plant if authorized under
DMM 705. PVDS mail must be transported by the mailer to the drop
shipment location, and the mail must be accompanied by PS Form 8125,
Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance.
292.532 Drop Shipment Locations
Drop shipments are available through the offices noted in Exhibit 292.532.
Note: California, Illinois, and New York locations accept both “cleared”
mail (mail that has been previously presented and paid for at a BMEU)
and “uncleared” mail (mail that has not been previously presented and
paid for at a BMEU). For Florida locations, refer to footnotes 1 and 2 for
special requirements.
ISC MIAMI FL 33112
IPA — WKG
ABC COMPANY MIAMI FL
Conditions for Mailing 293.11
September 9, 2024 123
Exhibit 292.532
IPA Drop Shipment Locations
293 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service
293.1 Description
293.11 General
International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service, including ISAL M-bags, is a
commercial service designed for volume mailings of all First-Class Mail
International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats), and for volume
mailings of First-Class Package International Service packages (small
packets). The sender must prepare mailpieces in accordance with the
requirements of this subchapter and with the content-based and shape-
based requirements of the applicable service — see 240
for First-Class Mail
International items, and see 250
for First-Class Package International Service
items. ISAL shipments are typically flown to the foreign destinations
(exceptions apply to Canada and Mexico) and are then entered into that
country’s surface nonpriority mail system for delivery. Separate prices are
provided for international service center (ISC) drop shipments, presorted
mail, and nonpresort mail. Volume incentives are available through
customized agreements.
State Facility
California
LOS ANGELES CA ISC
US POSTAL SERVICE
5555 BANDINI BLVD
BELL GARDENS CA 90201-6428
SAN FRANCISCO PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
1300 EVANS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94188-9151
Florida
MIAMI ISC
1
US POSTAL SERVICE
11698 NW 25TH ST
MIAMI FL 33112-9997
MIAMI PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CTR
2
US POSTAL SERVICE
2200 NW 72ND AVE
MIAMI FL 33152-9997
1. This facility accepts cleared IPA mail only.
2. This facility accepts cleared and uncleared IPA mail.
For drop shipment locations of ISAL mail, refer to 293.532
.
Illinois
JT WEEKER ISC
US POSTAL SERVICE
11600 W IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO IL 60666-9998
New York
JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT MAIL CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BLDG 250
JAMAICA NY 11430-9998
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293.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection
With the exception of M-bags (see 261.23), ISAL mailpieces are sealed
against inspection.
293.13 ISAL M-bags
293.131 ISAL M-bags — General
ISAL M-bags (direct sacks of printed matter to one addressee) may be
entered in conjunction with an ISAL mailing, are subject to the provisions
of 260
, and may be sent to all destination countries that are referenced in
Exhibit 293.45a. When using this method of mail preparation, the sender
must complete PS Tag 155, Surface Airlift Mail, and PS Tag 158, M-bag
Addressee Tag. Tags must be securely attached to the neck of the sack.
293.132 ISAL M-bags — Customs Forms
ISAL M-bags always require a fully completed electronically generated
PS Form 2976, which is to be affixed to PS Tag 158. Mailers must electronically
transmit customs declaration information as required under 123.32
by using
USPS-produced Global Shipping Software (GSS) or other USPS-approved
software listed at
postalpro.usps.com/node/1850
. To request information
about either of these software solutions, send an e-mail to
globalbusiness-
.
293.2 Eligibility
293.21 Qualifying Mailpieces
To qualify for ISAL service, a mailpiece must meet the First-Class Mail
International characteristics as defined in 141.5
(except for weight —
see 293.24) or the First-Class Package International Service characteristics
as defined in 141.6
(except for weight — see 293.24). Mailpieces do not have
to be of the same size and weight to qualify. Any item sent with ISAL service
must conform to the size limits for First-Class Mail International postcards,
letters, or large envelopes (flats) as described in 240
, or for First-Class
Package International Service packages (small packets) as described in 250
.
293.22 Availability
ISAL service is available only to the foreign countries that are listed in Exhibit
293.45a, which shows the foreign office of exchange code and the price
group assigned to each country. For additional information for Canada,
see Exhibit 293.45b
.
293.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements
293.231 Minimum Quantity
All mailings must meet a minimum weight quantity of 50 pounds. To achieve
the 50-pound minimum, mailings may include a combination of presort mail,
worldwide nonpresort mail, or M-bags.
293.232 Presort Eligibility — Full Service
Only a direct country container with a minimum of 2 pounds qualifies for the
presort price. All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the worldwide
nonpresort price.
Conditions for Mailing 293.31
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293.233 Presort Eligibility — ISC Drop Shipment
Eligibility for the presort price is as follows:
a. Direct country price. For price groups 1–20, a minimum of 2 pounds for
each container.
b. Mixed country price. For price groups 7–11, a minimum of 5 pounds for
each price group; for price groups 3–6, a minimum of 5 pounds for
each price group prepared under 293.482
a, or a minimum of 5 pounds
for each sack prepared under 293.482
b.
All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the worldwide nonpresort
price.
293.24 Maximum Weight Limits
The maximum weight for an ISAL container is 66 pounds. The maximum
weight for an individual ISAL item is as follows:
a. Letter-size item: 3.5 ounces.
b. Flat-size item: 17.6 ounces.
c. Package-size item: 4.4 pounds.
293.25 Dutiable Items
Dutiable items may be sent in accordance with the applicable rules in this
subchapter for First-Class Package International Service only. Priority Mail
International items may not be mailed with ISAL service.
293.26 Customs Forms Requirements
For items requiring PS Form 2976, mailers must electronically transmit
customs declaration information as required under
123.32 by using USPS-
produced Global Shipping Software (GSS) or other USPS-approved software
liste
d at postalpro.usps.com/node/1850
.
To request information about either
of these software solutions, send an e-mail to
globalbusiness-
.
293.27 Extra Services
Extra services are not available for items sent with ISAL service.
293.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods
293.31 Prices
ISAL service has two price options: a presort price with 20 price groups, and
a worldwide nonpresort price. Both options offer full-service prices for mail
deposited at offices other than the drop shipment offices listed in 293.532
,
and drop shipment prices for mail deposited at one of the drop shipment
offices. The per-piece price and per-pound price are shown in Notice 123
,
Price List. The per-piece price applies to each piece regardless of its weight.
The per-pound price applies to the net weight (gross weight minus tare
weight of container) of the mail for the specific price group. Fractions of a
pound are rounded to the next whole pound for postage calculation.
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293.32 Computation of Postage
Postage is computed on PS Form 3700, Postage Statement — International
Mail.
293.321 Computing Worldwide Nonpresort Prices
Compute postage at the worldwide nonpresort price as follows:
1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by the applicable per-
piece price.
2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of the entire mailing by the
applicable per-pound price.
3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.
293.322 Computing Presort Prices
Compute postage at the presorted price as follows:
1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing destined for countries in a
specific price group by the appropriate per-piece price.
2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of those pieces by the
corresponding per-pound price.
3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.
293.33 Postage Payment Methods
293.331 General
Postage must be paid by postage meter, permit imprint, or precanceled
stamps (see DMM 604).
293.332 Postage Meter
Payments made by postage meter are subject to the following standards:
a. Piece Price. The applicable per-piece postage shown in Notice 123
,
Price List, must be affixed to each mailpiece when paying with a meter.
A mailer who has an ICM agreement must affix the applicable per-
piece postage as set forth in the ICM agreement.
b. Pound Price. Postage for the pound price portion must be paid either
by meter stamp(s) attached to the postage statement or from the
mailer’s authorized permit imprint advance deposit account.
c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the
words “INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT” or ”ISAL.”
d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in
292.332
c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be
applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing
device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to
the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the meter stamp in either
the postal inscription slug area or ad plate area. If the postal
endorsement appears in the ad plate area, no other information may
appear in the ad plate. The endorsement may not be typewritten or
hand-drawn. The endorsement is not considered adequate if it is
included as part of a decorative design or advertisement.
e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement
are subject to the applicable First-Class Mail International or First-
Class Package International Service single-piece price.
Conditions for Mailing 293.41
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f. Drop Shipment of Meter Mail. A mailer who wants to enter meter ISAL
mail at a Post Office facility other than where the meter is licensed
must obtain a drop shipment authorization. To obtain an authorization,
the mailer must submit a written request to the postmaster at the office
where the mail will be entered (see DMM 705).
293.333 Precanceled Stamps
Payments made by precanceled stamps are subject to the following
standards:
a. Piece Price. The same denomination of stamp must be affixed to every
piece in the mailing.
b. Pound Price. Additional postage is paid at the time of mailing by
advance deposit account or meter stamp affixed to the back of the
accompanying postage statement.
c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the
words “INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT” or ”ISAL.”
d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in
293.333
c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be
applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing
device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to
the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the precanceled stamp.
The endorsement may not be typewritten or hand-drawn. The
endorsement is not considered adequate if it is included as part of a
decorative design or advertisement.
e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement
are subject to the applicable First-Class Mail International or First-
Class Package International Service single-piece price.
293.334 Permit Imprint
Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailings that contain identical-weight
pieces. Any of the permit imprint formats shown in 152.64 is acceptable but
must include the “INTL SURFACE AIR LIFT” rate marking. Postage is
calculated as described in 293.32
and is deducted from the mailer’s advance
deposit account. Permit imprints must not denote bulk mail, nonprofit, or
other domestic or special mail. Mailers may use permit imprint with
nonidentical-weight pieces only if authorized to use postage mailing systems
under DMM 705.
293.4 Mail Preparation
293.41 Addressing and Return Address
ISAL mailpieces are subject to the addressing requirements contained in
122
, including the requirement of a U.S.-origin return address as defined in
122.2
.
a. Exception — Canada: ISAL items destined for Canada must have the
applicable alphanumeric postcode included in the delivery address.
See 122.1
j for the address formatting requirements that generally apply
to mailpieces sent to Canada.
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128 September 9, 2024
b. Exception — Direct Country Containers: ISAL letter-size and flat-size
pieces not requiring a customs form prepared in direct country
containers (see 293.46
and 293.48) are not subject to the interline
addressing requirement that is specified in 122.1d
. At the sender’s risk,
the English translation of the destination post office or city name may
be omitted from an address that is printed in Russian, Greek, Arabic,
Hebrew, Cyrillic, Japanese, or Chinese characters. An English
translation of the country name (for example, Japan) is still required on
the individual mailpieces.
293.42 Marking
293.421 Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mailpieces
The sender should mark “INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT” or “ISAL”
on the address side of each piece. Use of bordered airmail envelopes is
prohibited.
293.422 Packages (Small Packets)
Items that might be mistaken for another class of mail because of their size,
weight, or appearance should be marked “LETTER-POST” on the address
side.
293.43 Sealing and Packaging
293.431 Mixed Country and Worldwide Nonpresort Price
All ISAL mailpieces entered at the mixed country and worldwide nonpresort
price must meet the sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail
International service under IMM 244.3
and 244.4, and for First-Class
Package International Service under IMM 254.3 and 254.4.
293.432 Direct Country Price
Mailers must meet the following sealing and packaging standards for ISAL
mail entered at the direct country price:
a. Letters. Letter-size mailpieces entered at the direct country price must
meet one of the following requirements:
(1) The sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail
International service under IMM 244.3
and 244.4.
(2) The physical standards of a machinable letter under DMM 201.3.
b. Flats. Flat-size mailpieces entered at the direct country price must
meet the sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail
International service under IMM 244.3
and 244.4.
c. Small Packets. Package-size mailpieces (small packets) entered at the
direct country price must meet the sealing and packaging methods for
First-Class Package International Service under IMM 254.3
and 254.4.
293.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles
The following standards apply:
a. Thickness. Bundles of letter-size mail should be no thicker than
approximately a handful of mail (4 to 6 inches thick). Bundles of flat-
size mail may be thicker than 6 inches but must not weigh more than
11 pounds.
Conditions for Mailing 293.45
September 9, 2024 129
b. Securing Bundles. Each bundle must be securely tied to withstand
normal transit. Placing rubber bands around the length and then the
girth is the preferred method of securing bundles of letter-size mail.
Plastic strapping placed around the length and then the girth is the
preferred method of securing bundles of flat-size mail.
c. Separation of Bundles. Letter-size and flat-size mail must be bundled
separately.
d. Facing of Pieces. All pieces in bundles must be faced in the same
direction.
Note: Parcel-size pieces do not require bundling.
293.45 ISAL Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
See Exhibit 293.45a for the ISAL foreign office of exchange code and price
group assigned to each country. For additional information for Canada,
see Exhibit 293.45b
.
Exhibit 293.45a (p. 1)
ISAL Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
Albania TIA 3
Algeria ALG 5
Angola LAD 5
Argentina BUE 11
Aruba AUA 6
Australia SYD 12
Austria VIE 9
Bahrain BAH 4
Bangladesh DAC 4
Belgium BRU 9
Belize BZE 6
Benin COO 5
Bolivia LPB 6
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba BON 6
Brazil Letter-size: SAO
Flat-size: SAO
Package-size: CWB
13
Bulgaria SOF 3
Burkina Faso OUA 5
Cameroon DLA 5
Canada See Canadian
Labeling Information
in Exhibit 293.45b.
1
Central African Republic BGF 5
Chile SCL 11
China BJS 14
Colombia BOG 6
Congo, Democratic Republic of the FIH 5
Cook Islands RAR 12
Costa Rica SJO 6
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) ABJ 5
Curacao CUR 6
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130 September 9, 2024
Czech Republic PRG 7
Denmark CPH 9
Dominican Republic SDQ 6
Ecuador GYE 6
Egypt CAI 5
El Salvador SAL 6
Ethiopia ADD 5
Fiji NAN 4
Finland HEL 9
France (including Corsica and Monaco) ROI 15
French Guiana CAY 15
Gabon LBV 5
Germany NIA 16
Ghana ACC 5
Greece ATH 8
Guatemala GUA 6
Guyana GEO 6
Haiti PAP 6
Honduras SAP 6
Hong Kong HKG 18
Hungary BUD 7
Iceland REK 7
India BOM 10
Indonesia JKT 4
Ireland AHE 9
Israel TLV 8
Italy Letter-size: LIN
Flat-size: LIN
Package-size: MXP
9
Jamaica KIN 6
Japan KWS 17
Jordan AMM 4
Kenya NBO 5
Korea, Republic of (South) SEL 18
Kuwait KWI 4
Lebanon BEY 4
Liechtenstein ZRH 7
Luxembourg LUX 8
Madagascar TNR 5
Malaysia KUL 10
Mali BKO 5
Mauritania NKC 5
Mauritius MRU 5
Mexico MEX 2
Morocco CAS 5
Mozambique MPM 5
Netherlands HAG 9
New Zealand *
AKL
12
Nicaragua MGA 6
Exhibit 293.45a (p. 2)
ISAL Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
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September 9, 2024 131
Niger NIM 5
Nigeria LOS 5
Norway OSL 9
Oman MCT 4
Pakistan KHI 4
Panama PTY 6
Papua New Guinea BOR 4
Paraguay ASU 6
Peru LIM 6
Philippines MNL 4
Poland WAW 7
Portugal LIS 7
Qatar DOH 4
Reunion RUN 15
Romania BUH 3
Russia MOW 19
Saudi Arabia DMM 4
Senegal DKR 5
Singapore SIN 10
Sint Maarten SXM 6
Slovak Republic (Slovakia) BTS 3
South Africa JNB 5
Spain (includes Canary Islands) MAD 8
Sri Lanka CMB 4
Suriname PBM 6
Sweden STO 8
Switzerland ZRH 9
Taiwan TPE 10
Tanzania DAR 5
Thailand BKK 10
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of DIL 4
Togo LFW 5
Trinidad and Tobago POS 6
Tunisia TUN 5
Turkiye, Republic of IST 3
Uganda KLA 5
United Arab Emirates DXB 10
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland (includes England, Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney,
Sark, and The Isle of Man)
LAL 20
Uruguay MVD 6
Venezuela MAI 11
Yemen SAH 4
Zambia NLA 5
Zimbabwe HRE 5
* For all destinations to New Zealand other than Cook Islands. For Cook Islands,
see the entry for Cook Islands in this exhibit.
Exhibit 293.45a (p. 3)
ISAL Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups
Country Labeling Name
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
Price
Group
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Exhibit 293.45b
Canadian Mail Container Labeling Information (Full-service Only)
293.46 Presort Mailings: Direct Country — Price Groups 1, 2 and 7–20
293.461 General
Price groups 1, 2 and 7–20 may be prepared in direct country containers
(full-service price and ISC drop shipment price). Each direct country
container must contain at least 2 pounds of mail. The mailer must separately
containerize items bearing customs forms from items not bearing customs
forms and must prepare letter-size, flat-size, and package-size items in
separate containers as defined in 293.462
a through 293.462c. Smaller
quantities qualify only for a mixed country price (price groups 7–11 only)
under 293.47
, or for the worldwide nonpresort price under 293.49. The
maximum container weight is 66 pounds.
293.462 Preparation
The mailer must prepare direct country containers of presorted ISAL mail
(full-service price and ISC drop shipment price) as follows:
a. Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mail. For each direct country container of
letter-size or flat-size mail, the mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare letter-size items in letter trays, either
1-foot or 2-foot, depending on volume. Prepare flat-size items in
flat-size trays/tubs. Do not prepare the content of trays in
bundles. Face all letter-size items and flat-size items in the same
3-Digit ZIP Code of
Entry Post Office* Canadian Destination
U.S.
Exchange
Office Code
U.S.
Exchange
Office (or
ISC)
Foreign Office of
Exchange Code
005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268,
270–297, 400–418, 420–427,
470–471, 476–477
MONTREAL QC FWD 003 JFK YMQ
006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344,
346–347, 349–352, 354–399, 723
MONTREAL QC FWD 33112 MIA YMQ
430–469, 472–475, 478–516,
520–528, 530–532, 534–535,
537–551, 553–567, 570–577,
580–588, 600–620, 622–631,
633–641, 644–658, 660–662,
664–681, 683–693, 700–701,
703–708, 710–714, 716–722,
724–731, 733–741, 743–816,
822–831, 840–847, 870–875,
877–885, 893, 897–898
TORONTO ON FWD 60290 ORD For ISAL letter-size:
TOR.
For ISAL flat-size: YTO.
For ISAL package-size:
YTO.
For ISAL M-bag
service: YTO.
590–599, 820–821, 832–838,
850–853, 855–857, 859–860,
863–865, 889–891, 894–895,
900–908, 910–928, 930–961,
970–986, 988–999
VANCOUVER BC FWD 90899 LAX YVR
967–969 VANCOUVER BC FWD 96820 HNL YVR
* The “ZIP Code of Entry Post Office” column is relevant only for a mailing claimed at the full-service price (i.e., not drop
shipped at an ISC) to determine its Canadian destination and U.S. exchange office code container information.
Conditions for Mailing 293.462
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direction. Ensure that all trays are full enough to keep the mail
from mixing during transportation. Cover (i.e., sleeve or lid) all
letter-size and flat-size trays and secure them with strapping.
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 155,
International Surface Air Lift, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Check the appropriate box to indicate
if the container contains items with or without customs forms,
identify the destination country, and enter the date of mailing, the
10-digit permit number, the foreign office of exchange code as
listed in Exhibit 293.45
a or Exhibit 293.45b, and the price group
as listed in Exhibit 293.45a. To the front side of the tag, apply a
barcode that indicates the mailer’s permit number, the product
code, the service type code, the container type code, the mail
contents shape type code, the foreign office of exchange code,
and the serial number of the container. (To request technical
specifications for the barcode, send an e-mail to globalbusiness-
[email protected].) Finally, tape the PS Tag 155 to the tray cover.
b. Packages. For each direct country container of package-size items, the
mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare package-size items by placing them
loose in sacks.
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 155,
International Surface Air Lift, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Check the appropriate box to indicate
if the container contains items with or without customs forms,
identify the destination country, and enter the date of mailing, the
10-digit permit number, the foreign office of exchange code as
listed in Exhibit 293.45
a or Exhibit 293.45b, and the price group
as listed in Exhibit 293.45
a. To the front side of the tag, apply a
barcode that indicates the mailer’s permit number, the product
code, the service type code, the container type code, the shape
type code, the foreign office of exchange code, and the serial
number of the container. (To request technical specifications for
the barcode, send an e-mail to globalbusiness-s[email protected].)
Finally, attach PS Tag 155 to the neck of the sack.
c. Direct Country Container Label. A mailer who claims the ISC drop
shipment price and enters the mail at an authorized drop shipment
location under 293.532
is not required to prepare container labels. A
mailer who claims the full-service price must complete 2-inch container
labels (and insert them into the applicable container label holder) as
follows (see Exhibit 293.462
for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):
Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code.
Line 2: Contents — DRX COUNTRY.
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
ISAL — DRX COUNTRY
ABC STORE ALBANY NY
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293.47 Presort Mailings: Mixed Country — Price Groups 7–11
293.471 General
The mailer may prepare price groups 7–11 in mixed country containers
(ISC drop shipment price) only after all possible direct country containers
have been prepared. Each mixed country price group must contain at least
5 pounds of mail that is destined within the same price group. The mailer
must separately containerize items bearing customs forms from items not
bearing customs forms and must prepare letter-size, flat-size, and package-
size items in separate containers as defined in 293.472
a and 293.472b.
Smaller quantities qualify only for the worldwide nonpresort price under
293.49
. The maximum container weight is 66 pounds.
293.472 Preparation
The mailer must prepare mixed country containers of presorted ISAL mail
(ISC drop shipment price) as follows:
a. Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mail. For each mixed country container of
letter-size or flat-size mail, the mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare letter-size items in letter trays, either
1-foot or 2-foot, depending on volume. Prepare flat-size items in
flat-size trays/tubs. Bundle letter-size and flat-size pieces as
defined in 293.44
, and bundle each country separately. Face all
letter-size items and flat-size items in the same direction and
apply a label (facing slip) to the top item as defined in 293.473
.
Cover (i.e., sleeve or lid) all letter-size trays and flat-size trays/
tubs and secure them with strapping.
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 155,
International Surface Air Lift, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Identify the date of mailing, the 10-digit
permit number, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 293.45
a
followed by the word “Mixed” (e.g., “14–Mixed”). Finally, tape
PS Tag 155 to the tray cover.
Exhibit 293.462
Labeling of ISAL Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only)
ISAL Acceptance Office
3-Digit ZIP Code
U.S. Exchange Office and
Routing Code for Line 1
005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 270–297,
400–418, 420–427, 470–477
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 346–347,
349–352, 354–399
ISC MIAMI FL 33112
424, 430–469, 478–516, 520–528, 530–532,
534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 570–577, 580–588,
600–620, 622–631, 633–641, 644–658, 660–662,
664–681, 683–693, 700–701, 703–708, 710–714,
716–731, 733–741, 743–799, 885
ISC CHICAGO IL 60290
590–599, 800–816, 820–838, 840–847, 850–853,
855–857, 859–860, 863–865, 870–875, 877–884,
889–891, 893–895, 897–898, 900–908, 910–928,
930–961, 970–986, 988–999
ISC LOS ANGELES CA 900
967–969 P&DC HONOLULU HI 967
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b. Packages. For each mixed country container of package-size items,
the mailer must do the following:
(1) Mail Preparation. Prepare package-size items by placing them
loose in sacks.
(2) Container Tags. Complete the front side of PS Tag 155,
International Surface Air Lift, which identifies the mail to ensure it
receives priority handling. Identify the date of mailing, the 10-digit
permit number, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 293.45
a
followed by the word “Mixed” (e.g., “14–Mixed”). Finally, attach
PS Tag 155 to the neck of the sack.
293.473 Direct Country Bundle Label for Mixed Country Containers
Only letter-size and flat-size direct country bundles prepared for mixed
country containers require a label (facing slip). The mailer must complete the
label and place it on the address side of the top item of each bundle in such
a manner that it will not become separated from the bundle. The pressure-
sensitive labels and optional endorsement lines used domestically for presort
mail are prohibited for ISAL service. Bundle labels must contain the following
information:
Line 1: Foreign Office of Exchange Code. (See Exhibit 293.45
a or Exhibit
293.45b.)
Line 2: Country Labeling Name. (See Exhibit 293.45a.)
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
293.48 Presort Mailings — Price Groups 3–6
293.481 General
Mailers must prepare price groups 3–6 in direct country containers (full-
service price and ISC drop shipment price) or mixed country containers (ISC
drop shipment price). Each direct country container must contain at least
2 pounds of mail. Each mixed country price group must contain a minimum
of 5 pounds when prepared under 293.47
, or a minimum of 5 pounds for
each sack when sorted under 293.483
. Smaller quantities qualify only for the
worldwide nonpresort price under 293.49
. The mailer must separately
containerize items bearing customs forms from items not bearing customs
forms. The maximum container weight is 66 pounds.
293.482 Preparation
The mailer has two options to prepare direct country or mixed country
containers of presorted ISAL mail, as follows:
a. Prepare mail as described in 293.46
and 293.47, including using letter-
size trays for letter-size items, flat-size trays/tubs for flat-size items,
and sacks for package-size items.
b. Prepare mail in sacks for letter-size and flat-size mail as defined in
293.483
and 293.484.
VIE
AUSTRIA
ABC COMPANY WASHINGTON DC
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293.483 Direct Country and Mixed Country — Optional Sack Preparation
The mailer may optionally prepare direct country sacks or mixed country
sacks of presorted ISAL letter-size and flat-size mail when sacks are used for
the following processing categories:
a. Full-Service and ISC Drop Shipment — Direct country sacks.
(1) Preparation. Mail (letter-size and flat-size) that is addressed to an
individual country and that contains 2 pounds or more must be
sorted into direct country sacks. Mail that cannot be made up
into direct country sacks must be prepared and entered as mixed
country sacks or as worldwide nonpresort sacks. The mailer
must bundle letter-size and flat-size items as defined in 293.44
.
The mailer must bundle letter-size items and flat-size items
separately, although nonidentical items may be commingled
within each of these categories. Face all letter-size items and flat-
size items in the same direction and apply a label (facing slip) to
the top item as defined in 293.484
. Note: Package-size items
must not be commingled with letter-size and flat-size items and
must be prepared in separate sacks.
(2) Container Tags. The mailer must complete the front side of
PS Tag 155, International Surface Air Lift, which identifies the
mail to ensure it receives priority handling. The mailer must check
the appropriate box to indicate if the sack contains items with or
without customs forms, identify the destination country, and
enter the date of mailing, the 10-digit permit number, the foreign
office of exchange code as listed in Exhibit 293.45
a or Exhibit
293.45b, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 293.45a. To the
front side of the tag, the mailer must apply a barcode that
indicates the mailer’s permit number, the product code, the
service type code, the container type, the shape type, the foreign
office of exchange code, and the serial number of the sack.
(To request technical specifications for the barcode, send an e-
mail to [email protected].) Finally, the mailer must
attach PS Tag 155 to the neck of the sack.
(3) Direct Country Container Label. A mailer who claims the ISC drop
shipment price and enters the mail at an authorized drop
shipment location under 293.532
is not required to prepare
container labels. A mailer who claims the full-service price must
complete 2-inch container labels (and insert them into the
applicable container label holder) as follows (see Exhibit 293.483
for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):
Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code.
Line 2: Contents — DRX COUNTRY.
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
ISAL — DRX COUNTRY
ABC STORE ALBANY NY
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b. ISC Drop Shipment — Mixed country sacks.
(1) Preparation. Mixed country sacks can be prepared only after all
possible direct country sacks have been prepared. The mailer
must prepare mixed country sacks for items that contain
5 pounds or more and that are destined within the same price
group. Mail that ultimately cannot be made up into direct country
sacks or mixed country sacks must be prepared and entered at
the worldwide nonpresort price. The mailer must bundle letter-
size and flat-size items as defined in 293.44
. The mailer must
bundle letter-size and flat-size items separately, although
nonidentical items may be commingled within each of these
categories. Face all letter-size items and flat-size items in the
same direction and apply a label (facing slip) to the top item as
defined in 293.484
. Note: When using this option, the mailer may
not place package-size items in the sacks.
(2) Container Tags. The mailer must complete the front side of
PS Tag 155, International Surface Air Lift, which identifies the
mail to ensure it receives priority handling. On the front of the tag,
the mailer must identify the date of mailing, the 10-digit permit
number, and the price group as listed in Exhibit 293.45
a followed
by the word “Mixed” (e.g., “15–Mixed”). Finally, the mailer must
attach PS Tag 155 to the neck of the sack.
Exhibit 293.483
Labeling of ISAL Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only)
ISAL Acceptance Office
3-Digit ZIP Code
U.S. Exchange Office and
Routing Code for Line 1
005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 270–297,
400–418, 420–427, 470–477
ISC NEW YORK NY 003
006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 346–347,
349–352, 354–399
ISC MIAMI FL 33112
424, 430–469, 478–516, 520–528, 530–532,
534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 570–577, 580–588,
600–620, 622–631, 633–641, 644–658, 660–662,
664–681, 683–693, 700–701, 703–708, 710–714,
716–731, 733–741, 743–799, 885
ISC CHICAGO IL 60290
590–599, 800–816, 820–838, 840–847, 850–853,
855–857, 859–860, 863–865, 870–875, 877–884,
889–891, 893–895, 897–898, 900–908, 910–928,
930–961, 970–986, 988–999
ISC LOS ANGELES CA 900
967–969 P&DC HONOLULU HI 967
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293.484 Direct Country Bundle Label
Only letter-size and flat-size direct country bundles prepared for mixed
country sacks require a label (facing slip). The mailer must complete the label
and place it on the address side of the top item of each bundle in such a
manner that it will not become separated from the bundle. The pressure-
sensitive labels and optional endorsement lines used domestically for presort
mail are prohibited for ISAL service. Bundle labels must contain the following
information:
Line 1: Foreign Office of Exchange Code. (See Exhibit 293.45
a or Exhibit
293.45b.)
Line 2: Country Labeling Name. (See Exhibit 293.45a.)
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
293.49 Worldwide Nonpresort Preparation
The following standards apply when the mailer prepares worldwide
nonpresort ISAL mail (full-service price and ISC drop shipment price):
a. General. A mailer claiming any mail at the direct country or mixed
country price cannot enclose the mail in worldwide nonpresort sacks.
The mailer must bundle letter-size and flat-size mail. Letter-size
bundles and flat-size bundles can be commingled in the same sack.
Labels (facing slips) are not required on any bundles. Package-size
items must not be commingled with letter-size and flat-size items and
must be prepared in separate sacks. Containers other than sacks are
not authorized unless other equipment is specified by the acceptance
office — for example, the mailer may present nonpresorted letter-size
mail in trays if authorized by the acceptance office. The maximum
weight of any container is 66 pounds.
b. Worldwide Nonpresort Container Label. A mailer who claims the ISC
drop shipment price and enters the mail at an authorized drop
shipment location under 293.532
is not required to prepare container
labels. A mailer who claims the full-service price must complete 2-inch
container labels (and insert them into the applicable container label
holder) as follows (see Exhibit 293.483
for the list of U.S. Exchange
Offices):
Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code.
Line 2: Contents WKG.
Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location (City and State).
Example:
VIE
AUSTRIA
ABC COMPANY WASHINGTON DC
ISC MIAMI FL 33112
ISAL — WKG
ABC COMPANY MIAMI FL
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293.5 Mail Entry and Deposit
293.51 Separation by Price Group
The mailer must physically separate the containers by price group at the time
of mailing as indicated on the container tag.
293.52 Full Service
Mailings must be deposited at a Post Office facility where bulk mail is
accepted and where the mailer holds an advance deposit account or
postage meter license.
293.53 Drop Shipment
293.531 General
To qualify for the drop shipment price, mailers must present the mail to one
of the locations in 293.532
. The mailer must pay postage at the drop
shipment location either through an advance deposit account or postage
meter license at the serving Post Office facility. As an alternative, mailers who
are participating in the plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) program may
have the mail verified, accepted, and paid for at the mailer’s plant or at the
origin Post Office facility serving the mailer’s plant if authorized under
DMM 705. PVDS mail must be transported by the mailer to the drop
shipment location, and the mail must be accompanied by PS Form 8125,
Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance.
293.532 Drop Shipment Locations
Drop shipments are available through the offices noted in Exhibit 293.532.
Note: California, Illinois, and New York locations accept both “cleared”
mail (mail that has been previously presented and paid for at a BMEU)
and “uncleared” mail (mail that has not been previously presented and
paid for at a BMEU). For Florida locations, refer to footnotes 1 and 2 for
special requirements.
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140 September 9, 2024
Exhibit 293.532
ISAL Drop Shipment Locations
294 (Reserved)
295 (Reserved)
296 (Reserved)
297 Customized Agreements
297.1 Description
The Postal Service provides Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS)
customized agreements to Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail
International, and First-Class Package International Service customers
pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated between the Postal Service
and a particular customer.
State Facility
California
LOS ANGELES CA ISC
US POSTAL SERVICE
5555 BANDINI BLVD
BELL GARDENS CA 90201-6428
SAN FRANCISCO PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
1300 EVANS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94188-9151
Florida
MIAMI ISC
1
US POSTAL SERVICE
11698 NW 25TH ST
MIAMI FL 33112-9997
MIAMI PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CTR
2
US POSTAL SERVICE
2200 NW 72ND AVE
MIAMI FL 33152-9997
1. This facility accepts cleared ISAL mail only.
2. This facility accepts cleared and uncleared ISAL mail.
For drop shipment locations of IPA mail, refer to 292.532.
Illinois
JT WEEKER ISC
US POSTAL SERVICE
11600 W IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO IL 60666-9998
New York
JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT MAIL CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BLDG 250
JAMAICA NY 11430-9998
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297.2 Qualifying Mailers
To qualify for a GEPS contract, a mailer must be capable, on an annualized
basis, of paying at least $200,000 in international postage to the Postal
Service.
297.3 Criteria
Each GEPS customized agreement for international mailings must set forth
the following:
a. The type of mail to be tendered by the mailer.
b. The term of the agreement.
c. Weight and size limits.
d. Preparation requirements.
e. Makeup requirements.
f. The services to be provided by the Postal Service.
g. Minimum volume or postage commitment on the part of the mailer.
h. Postage and method of payment.
i. The location at which the mailer is required to tender its items to the
Postal Service.
j. Any other obligations of either party.
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3 Extra Services
310 Certificate of Mailing
311 Individual Pieces
311.1 Description
Certificate of mailing service is available only at the time of mailing and
provides evidence that mail has been presented to the Postal Service for
mailing. Certificate of mailing service does not provide a record of delivery,
and the Postal Service does not retain copies of PS Form 3817, Certificate of
Mailing, or PS Form 3665, Certificate of Mailing — Firm, or USPS-approved
facsimiles. The fee paid for certificates of mailing does not insure the item
against loss or damage. The Postal Service postmarks (round-dates) each
form or firm sheet at the time of mailing and then returns it to the mailer as
the mailer’s receipt.
311.2 Availability
311.21 At Time of Purchase
A customer may purchase a certificate of mailing (individual pieces) when
sending the following:
a. Postcards.
b. Unregistered First-Class Mail International items.
c. Unregistered First-Class Package International Service items.
d. Airmail M-bags.
A certificate of mailing (individual pieces) cannot be obtained in combination
with Registered Mail items, insured parcels, Free Matter for the Blind, or
items paid with a permit imprint.
311.22 After Mailing (Duplicate Copies)
To obtain a duplicate copy of the certificate of mailing, the mailer must
present the original form or firm sheet and an additional certificate endorsed
“Duplicate” or a copy indicating the original dates of mailing. The Postal
Service postmarks (round-dates) the additional certificate to indicate the
current date.
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311.3 Fees
311.31 Individual Pieces
In addition to the correct postage, the mailer must pay the certificate of
mailing fee for each article on PS Form 3817 at a Post Office facility. For a
separate fee, the mailer may request a duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 after
mailing (see 311.22
). See Notice 123, Price List.
311.32 Three or More Individual Pieces
When mailing three or more pieces, the mailer may optionally use
PS Form 3665. In addition to the correct postage, the mailer must pay the
certificate of mailing fee for each article on PS Form 3665 by affixing
ordinary (uncanceled) stamps, meter imprints, or PC Postage imprints to
PS Form 3665. Mailers paying for the postage with a permit imprint may also
pay the fee at the time of mailing using the same permit imprint account. For
a separate fee, the mailer may request a duplicate copy of PS Form 3665
after mailing (see 311.22
). See Notice 123, Price List.
311.4 Mailer Preparation
311.41 Individual Pieces
To obtain a certificate of mailing service for individual pieces, the mailer must
present an eligible item for mailing (see 311.21) to a Post Office facility. For
customers served by rural carrier service, the carrier obtains the certificate at
the Post Office, attaches the stamps, obtains the postmark (round-date) on
the certificate on the day of mailing, and delivers the certificate to the
customer on the next trip.
311.42 Three or More Individual Pieces
To obtain a certificate of mailing service for three or more pieces of eligible
items (see 311.21
), the mailer may use PS Form 3665 or a USPS-approved
facsimile. All entries on firm sheets must be typed or printed in ink. The
mailer may also use USPS-approved computer-generated firm sheets that
contain the same information as PS Form 3665. The mailer must obliterate all
unused portions of the addressee column by drawing a diagonal line through
them. The mailer must pay the certificate of mailing fee by affixing ordinary
(uncanceled) stamps, precanceled stamps, meter stamps, or PC Postage
stamps to the items. The mailer and accepting employee must initial any
alterations to the firm sheets. The postmarked (round-dated) sheets of the
books become the mailer’s receipts.
312 Bulk Quantities — Certificate of Mailing
312.1 Description
For bulk mailings of identical-weight pieces paid with ordinary stamps, meter
stamps, PC Postage, or permit imprint, mailers may optionally use
PS Form 3606, Certificate of Bulk Mailing. This form is used only at the time
of mailing, to verify the number of identical-weight pieces mailed. The form
must not be used as an itemized list, and it does not provide evidence that a
piece was mailed to a particular address. The fee paid for a certificate of
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mailing does not insure the item against loss or damage, and the Postal
Service does not retain copies of PS Form 3606. The Postal Service certifies
each PS Form 3606 by postmark (round-date) at the time of mailing and then
returns it to the mailer as the mailer’s receipt.
312.2 Availability
312.21 At Time of Entry
A customer may purchase a certificate of bulk mailing when sending the
following identical-weight items:
a. Postcards.
b. Unregistered First-Class Mail International items.
c. Unregistered First-Class Package International Service items.
d. Airmail M-bags.
A certificate of bulk mailing cannot be obtained in combination with
Registered Mail items, insured parcels, or Free Matter for the Blind.
312.22 After Mailing (Duplicate Copies)
To obtain a duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 after mailing, the mailer must
present the original postmarked certificate and an additional certificate
endorsed “Duplicate” or a copy indicating the original dates of mailing. The
Postal Service postmarks (round-dates) the additional certificate to indicate
the current date.
312.3 Fees
In addition to the correct postage, the mailer must pay the applicable
certificate of bulk mailing fee for mailings of identical-weight pieces reported
on PS Form 3606 by affixing ordinary (uncanceled) stamps, meter imprints,
or PC Postage imprints to PS Form 3606. Mailers paying for the postage with
a permit imprint may also pay the fee at the time of mailing using the same
permit imprint account. For a separate fee, the mailer may request a
duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 after mailing (see 312.22
). See Notice 123,
Price List, for all applicable fees.
312.4 Mailer Preparation
The mailer may present requests for certificate of bulk mailing to a Post
Office facility, business mail entry unit (for items paid with a permit imprint),
or other location authorized by the Postal Service. The mailer may pay the
fee by ordinary (uncanceled) stamps, meter stamps, or PC Postage stamps
by affixing the postage to PS Form 3606. The Postal Service certifies each
PS Form 3606 by postmark (round-date) at the time of mailing and then
returns it to the mailer as the mailer’s receipt.
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313 Forms
313.1 Postal Service Forms
The forms used for domestic mail are also used for international mail
(see DMM 503).
313.2 Treasury Department Forms
a. The sender may receive a certificate of mailing on Treasury Department
(Internal Revenue) Forms P.T. 26, 27-A, or 550 certifying that the
sender has waived the right to withdraw the item from the mail. The
individual certificate of mailing fee applies to each completed form.
b. Post Office facilities may also certify on Customs Form 4455,
Certificate of Registration, the exportation by mail of items sent abroad
for alteration, repair, or replacement (see 713.43
). The individual
certificate of mailing fee applies to each completed form.
313.3 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility for Treasury Department
Forms
The accepting clerk must do the following for each Treasury Department
form described in 313.2:
a. Make sure that the form has been properly completed and that the
correct amount of postage has been affixed.
b. Cancel the stamps with a postmark indicating the current date.
c. Sign the form.
d. Return the form to the sender.
313.4 Agriculture Department Forms
Certain certificates or permits are required for the exportation of dried whole
eggs. For procedures and fees, see 550
.
320 Insurance
321 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance
321.1 Description
Insurance is provided for lost or damaged Global Express Guaranteed
shipments up to $100 unless additional insurance is purchased. The
insurance limit varies by country (see the Individual Country Listings) but may
never exceed $2,499. Unless additional insurance is purchased, liability for a
lost or damaged Global Express Guaranteed shipment is limited to the
lowest of the following:
a. $100.
b. The actual amount of the loss or damage.
c. The actual value of the contents.
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321.2 Availability
Insurance availability varies by country, content, and value. Coverage, terms,
and limitations are subject to change. See the Individual Country Listings for
insurance limits.
321.3 Additional Coverage and Fees
Additional insurance coverage above $100 — up to the maximum amount
allowed by the country (see the Individual Country Listings) but never to
exceed $2,499 — may be purchased at the sender’s option. The insurance
fee is in addition to postage and other applicable fees. See Notice 123
, Price
List, for the fee schedule for optional Global Express Guaranteed document
reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage.
322 Priority Mail Express International Insurance
322.1 Description
Priority Mail Express International shipments containing merchandise are
insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no
additional charge. Priority Mail Express International shipments containing
only nonnegotiable documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing
contents up to $100 at no additional charge. Indemnity is paid by the
U.S. Postal Service as provided in 935
and in DMM 503 and 609.
322.2 Availability
Insurance availability varies by country, content, and value. See Exhibit 322.2
for availability and insurance limits.
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Exhibit 322.2 (p. 1)
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
Country PMEI PMI
Afghanistan
n/a n/a
Albania
5,000 n/a
Algeria
5,000 n/a
Andorra
5,000 5,000
Angola
5,000 n/a
Anguilla
5,000 415
Antigua and Barbuda
n/a 60
Argentina
5,000 5,000
Armenia
5,000 875
Aruba
5,000 830
Ascension
n/a n/a
Australia
5,000 3,644
Austria
5,000 5,000
Azerbaijan
5,000 2,915
Bahamas
5,000 1,458 to Nassau or Freeport;
560 to other locations
Bahrain
5,000 n/a
Bangladesh
5,000 5,000
Barbados
5,000 238
Belarus
5,000 1,312
Belgium
650 650
Belize
5,000 1,600
Benin
5,000 n/a
Bermuda
5,000 440
Bhutan
5,000 22
Bolivia
5,000 n/a
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
5,000 5,000
Bosnia-Herzegovina
5,000 5,000
Botswana
5,000 73
Brazil
5,000 2,915
British Virgin Islands
n/a 500
Brunei Darussalam
5,000 n/a
Bulgaria
5,000 1,115
Burkina Faso
5,000 969
Burma (Myanmar)
5,000 n/a
Burundi
5,000 5,000
Cambodia
5,000 n/a
Cameroon
5,000 n/a
Canada
5,000 675
Cape Verde
5,000 n/a
Cayman Islands
5,000 n/a
Central African Republic
5,000 n/a
Chad
5,000 185
Chile
5,000 n/a
China
5,000 1,222
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Colombia 5,000 999
Comoros n/a 690
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 5,000 n/a
Congo, Republic of the 5,000 1,685
Costa Rica 5,000 n/a
Cote d’Ivoire 5,000 5,000
Croatia 5,000 5,000
Cuba n/a n/a
Curacao 5,000 5,000
Cyprus 5,000 5,000
Czech Republic 5,000 5,000
Denmark 650 650
Djibouti 5,000 880
Dominica 5,000 n/a
Dominican Republic 5,000 n/a
Ecuador 5,000 n/a
Egypt 5,000 1,685
El Salvador 5,000 n/a
Equatorial Guinea n/a n/a
Eritrea 5,000 n/a
Estonia 5,000 2,187
Eswatini 5,000 560
Ethiopia 5,000 n/a
Falkland Islands n/a n/a
Faroe Islands 5,000 5,000
Fiji 5,000 n/a
Finland 650 650
France 650 650
French Guiana 5,000 5,000
French Polynesia 5,000 4,519
Gabon 5,000 523
Gambia n/a n/a
Georgia, Republic of 5,000 1,458
Germany 500 500
Ghana 5,000 n/a
Gibraltar n/a n/a
Greece 650 650
Greenland n/a 5,000
Grenada 5,000 350
Guadeloupe 5,000 5,000
Guatemala n/a n/a
Guinea 5,000 948
Guinea–Bissau 5,000 2,915
Guyana 5,000 10
Haiti 5,000 n/a
Honduras n/a n/a
Hong Kong 5,000 5,000
Hungary 5,000 5,000
Iceland 650 650
Exhibit 322.2 (p. 2)
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
Country PMEI PMI
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India 5,000 2,189
Indonesia 5,000 n/a
Iran n/a n/a
Iraq 5,000 n/a
Ireland 650 650
Israel 5,000 n/a
Italy 650 650
Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) 5,000 5,000
Jamaica 5,000 n/a
Japan 5,000 5,000
Jordan n/a n/a
Kazakhstan 5,000 5,000
Kenya 5,000 131
Kiribati 5,000 n/a
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic
of (North Korea)
n/a n/a
Korea, Republic of (South Korea) 5,000 5,000
Kosovo, Republic of n/a n/a
Kuwait 5,000 2,000
Kyrgyzstan 5,000 5,000
Laos 5,000 n/a
Latvia 5,000 1,458
Lebanon 5,000 n/a
Lesotho 5,000 440
Liberia 5,000 440
Libya n/a n/a
Liechtenstein 5,000 5,000
Lithuania 5,000 5,000
Luxembourg 650 650
Macao 5,000 4,227
Madagascar 5,000 199
Malawi n/a n/a
Malaysia 5,000 1,429
Maldives 5,000 n/a
Mali 5,000 n/a
Malta 5,000 n/a
Martinique 5,000 5,000
Mauritania 5,000 635
Mauritius 5,000 165
Mexico 5,000 n/a
Moldova 5,000 2,915
Mongolia 5,000 n/a
Montenegro n/a 5,000
Montserrat n/a 2,200
Morocco 5,000 5,000
Mozambique 5,000 n/a
Namibia 5,000 4,405
Nauru 5,000 220
Nepal 5,000 n/a
Exhibit 322.2 (p. 3)
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
Country PMEI PMI
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Netherlands 650 650
New Caledonia 5,000 1,775
New Zealand 5,000 1,025
Nicaragua 5,000 n/a
Niger 5,000 n/a
Nigeria 5,000 n/a
North Macedonia, Republic of 5,000 2,380
Norway 650 650
Oman 5,000 575
Pakistan 5,000 867
Panama 5,000 n/a
Papua New Guinea 5,000 445
Paraguay 5,000 n/a
Peru 5,000 n/a
Philippines 5,000 n/a
Pitcairn Island n/a n/a
Poland 5,000 5,000
Portugal 650 650
Qatar 5,000 n/a
Reunion n/a 5,000
Romania 5,000 5,000
Russia 5,000 5,000
Rwanda 5,000 n/a
Saint Helena n/a 170
Saint Kitts and Nevis 5,000 242
Saint Lucia 5,000 n/a
Saint Pierre and Miquelon n/a 5,000
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 5,000 130
Samoa n/a 295
San Marino 5,000 5,000
Sao Tome and Principe 5,000 440
Saudi Arabia 5,000 n/a
Senegal 5,000 936
Serbia, Republic of 5,000 5,000
Seychelles 5,000 n/a
Sierra Leone 5,000 n/a
Singapore 5,000 3,000
Sint Maarten 5,000 5,000
Slovak Republic (Slovakia) 650 650
Slovenia 650 650
Solomon Islands 5,000 n/a
Somalia n/a n/a
South Africa 5,000 n/a
Spain 650 650
Sri Lanka 5,000 35
Sudan n/a n/a
Suriname n/a 535
Sweden 650 650
Switzerland 650 650
Exhibit 322.2 (p. 4)
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
Country PMEI PMI
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322.3 Additional Coverage and Fees
Additional merchandise insurance coverage above $200 — up to the
maximum amount allowed by the country (see Exhibit 322.2) but never to
exceed $5,000 — may be purchased at the sender’s option. The insurance
fee is in addition to postage and other applicable fees. See Notice 123
, Price
List, for the fee schedule for optional Priority Mail Express International
merchandise insurance coverage.
322.4 Return Receipt Service
Return receipt service is the only extra service that mailers may add to
insured items. There is no additional charge for this service, and it is available
only to certain countries. See the Individual Country Listings for availability.
See 340
for additional information about return receipt service.
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) 5,000 n/a
Taiwan 5,000 1,350
Tajikistan 5,000 5,000
Tanzania 5,000 248
Thailand 5,000 1,458
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of n/a n/a
Togo 5,000 n/a
Tonga 5,000 515
Trinidad and Tobago 5,000 n/a
Tristan da Cunha n/a n/a
Tunisia 5,000 3,834
Turkiye, Republic of 5,000 952
Turkmenistan 5,000 729
Turks and Caicos Islands 650 n/a
Tuvalu n/a 675
Uganda 5,000 n/a
Ukraine 5,000 5,000
United Arab Emirates 5,000 5,000
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
650 n/a
Uruguay 5,000 n/a
Uzbekistan 5,000 5,000
Vanuatu n/a n/a
Vatican City 5,000 2,380
Venezuela n/a n/a
Vietnam 5,000 n/a
Wallis and Futuna Islands n/a 1,615
Yemen 5,000 820
Zambia 5,000 n/a
Zimbabwe 5,000 n/a
Exhibit 322.2 (p. 5)
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International
Merchandise Insurance Limits (in U.S. Dollars)
Country PMEI PMI
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323 Priority Mail International Insurance
323.1 Description
Priority Mail International shipments containing merchandise are insured
against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional
charge. Priority Mail International shipments containing only nonnegotiable
documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100
for document reconstruction at no additional charge. Indemnity is paid by the
U.S. Postal Service as provided in 933
. For a fee, the sender may purchase
additional insurance to protect against loss, damage, or missing contents for
Priority Mail International items containing merchandise, subject to individual
country limitations. Additional document reconstruction insurance may not
be purchased. If the item has been lost, or if it has been delivered to the
addressee in damaged condition or with missing contents, payment is made
to the sender unless the sender waives the right to payment, in writing, in
favor of the addressee.
323.2 Availability
Merchandise insurance above the included $200 amount is available for all
Priority Mail International items to certain countries. See Exhibit 322.2.
323.3 Coverage and Fees
Additional merchandise insurance coverage above the included $200 — up
to the maximum amount allowed by the country (see Exhibit 322.2
) but never
to exceed $5,000 — may be purchased at the sender’s option. The insurance
fee is in addition to postage and other applicable fees and is based on the
insured value. See Notice 123
, Price List, for the fee schedule for optional
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
323.4 Return Receipt
Return receipt service is the only extra service that mailers may add to
insured items. It is available for an additional fee and is available only to
certain countries. See the Individual Country Listings for availability. See 340
for additional information about return receipt service.
323.5 Insured Value and Declared Value
The insured value (insurance coverage) of a parcel may not be more than the
declared value or content value listed on PS Form 2855, International Claim
for Indemnity. However, depending on the preference of the sender, the
insured value may be less than the declared value or content value listed on
PS Form 2855.
323.6 Preparation of Insured Priority Mail International Parcels
323.61 Mailing Receipt and Insurance Number
All Priority Mail International insured parcels must be numbered. The mailing
receipt issued at the time of mailing, accompanied by either the hard copy
PS Form 2976-R or an electronically generated PS Form 2976-A, will serve
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as proof of mailing and proof of insurance. Volume mailers may use
PS Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book for Accountable Mail, as the sender’s
receipt.
323.62 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility
When a customer has purchased additional insurance, the accepting clerk
must indicate on the hard copy PS Form 2976-R the amount for which the
parcel is insured by writing the amount in U.S. dollars in ink in the “Insured
Value (U.S. $)” block. After using the information on PS Form 2976-R to
electronically generate PS Form 2976-A, the accepting clerk must write a
bold capital “V” in or near the boxes “Insured Amount (US $)” and “Insurance
Fees (US $)” on PS Form 2976-A.
323.63 Postmarking
Postmark the item at the time of acceptance at all breaks (including any cut
or torn edges) of any tape or tabs used in sealing the parcel.
323.7 Sender’s Responsibility
323.71 Mailing Receipt
The sender should enter the name and address of the addressee on the
mailing receipt and retain the receipt.
323.72 Marking
The sender has the responsibility to do the following:
a. Mark parcels containing fragile or perishable articles with the
appropriate endorsement — e.g., “FRAGILE,” “PERISHABLE,”
“GLASS,” etc.
b. Enter the insured amount in U.S. currency (figures only) in the
appropriate space on the customs declaration.
323.73 Sealing
The sender must seal all insured parcels.
330 Registered Mail
331 Description
Customers may use Registered Mail service for additional protection and
security in dispatch and conveyance in the United States. For each
registered item a mailing receipt is issued by the office of mailing and a
record of delivery is maintained at the office of destination. Indemnity limits
are much lower for Registered Mail items than for insured mail. In the United
States, Registered Mail items are handled separately from all other mail and
are kept in a secure area with restricted access. In destination countries,
Registered Mail items are handled according to their own internal
procedures.
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332 Availability
Customers may purchase Registered Mail service for items that weigh up to
4 pounds. Registered Mail service is not available with Global Express
Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express International, or Priority Mail International
service or any type of M-bag service. See Individual Country Listings for
additional country-specific prohibitions and restrictions. Registered Mail
service is available for the following types of mail:
a. First-Class Mail International items, including Free Matter for the Blind
items.
b. First-Class Package International Service items, including Free Matter
for the Blind items.
333 Fees and Indemnity Limits
333.1 Registration Fees
See Notice 123, Price List, for the registry fee.
333.2 Indemnity Limit
Regardless of the declared value of a registered item, the maximum amount
of indemnity payable for loss, damage, or missing contents is $39.86.
See 335
.
334 Processing Requests
334.1 Mailing Receipt and Registration Number
334.11 General Use
The Postal Service issues a receipt when it accepts a Registered Mail item.
For individual transactions, use PS Form 3806, Receipt for Registered Mail.
When presenting three or more items for registration at one time, the
mailer may use PS Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book for Accountable Mail
(see DMM 503). The registered number is determined by the barcode
printed on the customs form, and the accepting clerk applies a nonbarcoded
Label 200-N, Registered Mail, to the mailpiece. For items that do not require
a customs form, the accepting clerk applies Label 200, Registered Mail, a
preprinted self-adhesive label with a number series of nine digits preceded
by a Service Type Code of two alpha characters and followed by the two-
character Country Code “US.” Only labels printed by the Postal Service may
be used on international Registered Mail items.
334.12 Sender’s Responsibility
The sender must:
a. Enter the name and address of addressee on the mailing receipt before
presenting the item for registration.
b. Declare the full value of mail presented for registration. The value
declared must be identical to the value stated on the hard copy
PS Form 2976-R or on an electronically generated PS Form 2976. If the
values declared are not identical, the Postal Service will refuse the
items. (See 123.711
.)
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c. The sender should retain the receipt and must submit it if he or she
wishes to file a claim for the registered item (see chapter 9
).
334.13 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility
The accepting clerk must:
a. Verify that the value declared on PS Form 3806 and the value declared
on the hard copy PS Form 2976-R or an electronically generated
PS Form 2976 are identical. Refuse items on which the declared values
are not the same.
b. For an item that requires a customs form, affix Label 200-N to the item
on the address side — in the upper left, below the return address. For
an item that does not require a customs form, similarly affix Label 200.
c. If requested by the sender, show on the mailing receipt and on the Post
Office record the time the item was accepted for mailing.
d. On the receipt, the system will print the registration fee and postage
plus the return receipt fee, if applicable.
e. When federal government official mail is registered pursuant to 142.1
,
endorse the mailing receipt “OFFICIAL PAID” or “OFF. PD.”
334.14 Preparation
Items bearing an address in pencil or any other erasable format must not be
accepted for Registered Mail service.
334.2 Marking
The accepting clerk must enter the following endorsements and special
markings on each registered item:
a. Affix Label 200-N or Label 200 as noted in 334.13
b. All Registered Mail
items of U.S. origin must bear Label 200-N or Label 200.
b. Place airmail Label 19-A or Label 19-B or the words “PAR AVION” on
registered items prepaid for air if the sender has failed to do this.
c. Endorse the item for any other extra service that the sender requests.
334.3 Postmarking
334.31 Placement
Postmark registered items twice on the back on the crossing of the upper
and lower flaps. If return receipts are used, postmark partially on the receipt
and partially on the flaps of the letter. Items sealed on the address side must
be postmarked on the address side.
334.32 Registered Free Matter for the Blind
Postmark registered Free Matter for the Blind on the address side.
334.4 Sealing
334.41 Sender’s Responsibility
Senders must securely seal all items presented for registration. Wax or paper
seals on envelopes must bear a distinctive mark of the sender and must be
affixed in such a way as to allow sufficient space at the intersections of the
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flaps for postmarking. Self-sealing envelopes and items that appear to have
been opened and resealed may not be registered.
334.42 Registered Mail Service With Free Matter for the Blind
Registered Mail service is available when the mailer has paid all applicable
Registered Mail service fees. Free Matter for the Blind items sent by
Registered Mail service are not sealed against inspection.
334.5 Return Receipt
Return receipts can be purchased for Registered Mail items to most
countries. (See 340
and 350 and Individual Country Listings.)
335 Indemnity Claims and Payments
Indemnity is paid to the sender for a registered article that has been delivered
with contents partially damaged or contents partially missing. Indemnity plus
postage is paid to the sender for a registered article that has not been
delivered or has been delivered with contents totally damaged or contents
totally missing. The registration fee is not reimbursed under any
circumstance. Payment is paid to the sender unless the sender waives the
right to payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee.
340 Return Receipt
341 Description
PS Form 2865, Return Receipt for International Mail (Avis de Reception), is a pink
card that is attached to a registered item or a Priority Mail International item at the time
of mailing and that is removed and signed at the point of delivery and returned to the
sender. Return receipt service provides the sender with evidence of delivery. Return
receipts are completed in the country of destination in accordance with its internal
regulations, which may not require the addressee’s signature except under special
circumstances. These receipts are returned to the sender by airmail.
342 Availability
Return receipt service can be purchased only at the time of mailing and is
available only for a registered item or a Priority Mail International item with
the purchase of additional merchandise insurance. Some countries do not
admit return receipts or restrict them to Registered Mail items. See Individual
Country Listings.
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343 Fee
See Notice 123, Price List, for the return receipt fee. This fee must be paid in
addition to postage and other applicable charges.
Note: Include the weight of the return receipt when determining the
postage for mailing the item.
344 Processing Requests
344.1 Form
344.11 Sender’s Responsibility
The sender must enter the return address on the return receipt.
344.12 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility
The accepting clerk must:
a. Record the return receipt fee on the insured or registered mailing
receipt.
b. Enter the address of the addressee on the return receipt.
c. Attach the return receipt to the item.
d. Affix and cancel postage equal to the sum of the return receipt fee,
postage, and other applicable fees.
344.2 Marking
The accepting clerk must mark address side of item either “AVIS DE
RECEPTION” or “A.”
344.3 Return Receipt Improperly Completed or Not Received
If the sender does not receive a return receipt for which a fee was paid, or if
the sender receives an improperly completed return receipt, an inquiry may
be filed. (See 920
for inquiry procedures.)
350 Restricted Delivery
Restricted delivery service is no longer available — it was discontinued
effective January 27, 2013. (It was limited to First-Class Mail International
items, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes when used in conjunction with
Registered Mail service.)
360 (Reserved)
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370 International Money Transfer Services
371 International Money Orders
371.1 Description
371.11 General
International postal money order service is available to transfer funds to
individuals or firms in countries that have entered into agreements with the
United States Postal Service for the exchange of postal money orders.
International postal money orders may be sent by Priority Mail Express
International service, Priority Mail International service, First-Class Mail
International service, or First-Class Package International Service.
371.12 Maximum Amount
The maximum amount for a single international postal money order is $700
unless noted otherwise in parentheses in Exhibit 371.2.
There is no limit on the number of money orders that may be sent to a payee
during any time period. There is a limit on the total face value of money orders
an individual customer may purchase on any one day (see DMM 509.3).
371.2 Availability
The United States Postal Service offers customers the ability to purchase
international postal money orders destined for the countries using the
International Postal Money Order (Form MP1) — Exhibit 371.2
lists the
countries that accept this form. In addition, the postal operators of the
countries marked with asterisks in Exhibit 371.2
offer international postal
money orders destined for the United States.
Exhibit 371.2
Countries Accepting the International Postal Money Order Form (MP1)
371.3 Fees
See Notice 123, Price List, for the money order fee for countries that accept
Form MP1.
371.4 Processing Requirements
371.41 Form Required — International Postal Money Order (Form MP1)
Use the pink International Postal Money Order (Form MP1) for money orders
payable to the countries listed in Exhibit 371.2. Follow the issuance
procedures in DMM 509.3.
371.42 Preparation by Purchaser
When Form MP1 is used to send funds, the purchaser should complete the
information requested on both the money order and the customer’s receipt.
Albania
Belize *
Bolivia
Cape Verde
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador ($500)
Guinea
Guyana ($500)
Honduras
Mali
Peru *
Sierra Leone
* Only Belize and Peru issue international postal money orders destined for the United States.
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Follow the instructions for preparing domestic money orders in DMM 509.3
when using Form MP1.The Postal Service is not liable for money orders that
are lost before the purchaser completes this information. Money orders may
be made payable to the purchaser (either a person or a firm) or a payee by
official title (e.g., Director of Publications).
371.43 Preparation by Postal Service Employee
Follow the instructions for preparing domestic money orders in DMM 509.3
when issuing Form MP1.
371.5 Procedures for Cashing Valid Money Orders Issued by
Foreign Countries
Valid postal money orders issued by countries listed in Exhibit 371.2 will be
paid in accordance with the procedures for cashing domestic money orders
(see DMM 509.3). However no international money order will be paid after the
expiration of the validity date on the money order.
371.6 Lost Reissued Money Orders
Report the facts concerning lost reissued money orders (e.g., an international
money order sent to the United States by a foreign country and reissued on a
domestic form to the payee in the United States) to the following address:
INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION
ACCOUNTING SERVICE CTR
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 82414
ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421
371.7
Inquiries
371.71 Who May Receive Information
Postal Service employees must not disclose information concerning money
order transactions to any person except the purchaser, the payee, the
endorsee, or a duly authorized agent of one of these. The Office of
Accounting Postal Service Headquarters may authorize other requests only
when the request concerns a specific money order or a specific party to a
money order transaction and when accompanied by a valid court order.
Send requests to the following address:
OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5240
371.72
Inquiries Regarding Payment
371.721 Money Orders Issued on International Postal Money Order (Form MP1)
Use PS Form 6401, Money Order Inquiry, in accordance with DMM 509.3
when filing inquiries or requests for replacement of an International Postal
Money Order (Form MP1). Only the purchaser may file and receive payment.
Replacement will not be made before 6 months after the date of issuance.
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371.722 Reissued International Money Orders (89 Series)
Use PS Form 6401, Money Order Inquiry, in accordance with DMM 509.3
when filing inquiries or requests for replacement of reissued international
postal money orders. The U.S. payee may file and receive payment.
371.723 FPS Form 6401 Money Order Inquiry
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee charged for each PS Form 6401,
Money Order Inquiry. The fee is not required if PS Form 6401 is filed by a
bank, other financial institution, government agency that processes money
orders directly with the Federal Reserve Bank, or a Postal Service official
engaged in official USPS business.
372 (Reserved)
380 Supplemental Services
381 International Reply Coupons
381.1 Description
As of January 27, 2013, the U.S. Postal Service no longer sells international
reply coupons. Coupons previously sold by the U.S. Postal Service may no
longer be used or exchanged (see 381.2). The following standards apply to
international reply coupons:
a. The sender of a letter may prepay a reply by purchasing reply coupons
that are sold and exchangeable for postage stamps by participating
postal administrations in member countries of the Universal Postal
Union.
b. The front of international reply coupons (in French, Coupons-Reponse
Internationaux) is printed in French. The reverse side, which has text
relating to its use, is printed in German, English, Arabic, Chinese,
Spanish, and Russian.
381.2 Previously Sold Coupons and Exchange Value
The following standards apply to the exchange of international reply
coupons:
a. International reply coupons sold by the United States Postal Service
expired on December 31, 2013, or earlier, and may not be used or
exchanged. Unused U.S. coupons (that is, those with the U.S. selling
price stamped on them) may no longer be exchanged.
b. International reply coupons purchased in foreign countries must be
presented at U.S. Post Office facilities for exchange before their
expiration date.
c. With the exceptions noted in 381.3d
, international reply coupons
purchased in foreign countries are exchangeable at U.S. Post Office
facilities toward the purchase of postage stamps and embossed
stamped envelopes at the current maximum First-Class Mail
International 1-ounce, letter-size price, per coupon, irrespective of the
country where they were purchased. See
Notice 123, Price List.
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381.3 Processing Requests
The following standards apply when processing international reply coupons:
a. Under Universal Postal Union’s regulations, participating member
countries are not required to place a control stamp or postmark on the
international reply coupons that they sell. Therefore, some foreign
issue reply coupons that are tendered for redemption may bear the
name of the issuing country (generally in French) rather than the
optional control stamp or postmark. Such coupons are exchangeable
for U.S. postage as specified in 381.2b
.
b. A Post Office facility exchanging a foreign reply coupon must postmark
it. Post Office facilities must not accept foreign coupons that already
bear a United States Postal Service postmark.
c. The only valid version of the international reply coupon is printed by the
Universal Postal Union with shades of green as the predominant color,
bears the “Préserver I’écosystème – Protéger le climat” (Preserve the
Ecosystem – Protect the Climate) design (a tree whose trunk and
branches are shaped like two cupped hands holding the tree’s foliage
and several birds, all positioned on top of a globe), measures
approximately 3.75 inches by 6 inches, has a barcode on the reverse
side, and bears an expiration date of December 31, 2025.
d. Reply coupons formerly issued by the Postal Union of the Americas
and Spain are no longer valid. These coupons are printed in green ink
and bear the caption Cupon Respuesta America-Espanol. Customers
possessing any of these coupons should return them to their
correspondents in the country of issue for redemption through the
selling post office.
e. Postmasters must process exchanged foreign international reply
coupons as prescribed in Handbook F-101, Field Accounting
Procedures, in section 11-6.6, “International Reply Coupons.”
Note: Only foreign international reply coupons are eligible for
redemption — all USPS-issued international reply coupons expired
December 31, 2013, or earlier.
382 International Business Reply Service
382.1 Description
International Business Reply Service (IBRS) (in French, “Correspondance
Commerciale-Réponse Internationale,” abbreviated “CCRI”) is similar to
domestic business reply mail service. It allows envelopes and cards to be
distributed to and deposited in certain foreign countries for return to the
addressee in the United States without prepayment of postage. Postage and
service fees are collected from the U.S. addressee at delivery. Extra services
cannot be used with IBRS.
382.2 Availability
IBRS is available to every country and territorial possession in the world that
is a destination point for U.S.-originating international mail. To be admissible
in the international mails IBRS envelopes and cards must conform to the
size, weight, and format requirements that are specified in 382.5
and 382.6
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respectively. Qualifying mailpieces receive airmail treatment upon being
returned by the foreign postal administrations to United States addressees.
See 382.4
for the IBRS price that applies to each envelope or card that is
returned to the holder of a business reply mail (BRM) permit.
Note: Domestic business reply items are not mailable outside the United
States. If deposited in a foreign postal system they will be treated in
accordance with that country’s internal postal regulations and may not
be returned to the U.S. addressee.
382.3 Who May Distribute IBRS Mail
In order to initiate IBRS mail the U.S. sender must be a business reply mail
(BRM) permit holder who has paid the prescribed accounting fee to
participate in the Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM) program (see
DMM 505). Prior to producing IBRS mail the mailers must advise in writing
the postmaster of the Post Office facility where their permit is held that they
intend to distribute IBRS mail. IBRS mail must meet all specifications of
QBRM including using unique ZIP+4 codes identification of the price
category and using the corresponding barcode. The postmaster must assign
the unique ZIP+4 codes as part of the application process. Participating
mailers are encouraged to submit preproduction samples for approval. The
postmaster responsible will issue a letter of authorization to the mailer.
382.4 Postage and Fees
See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price that applies to each card,
or each envelope (up to a 2-ounce maximum).
Note: The price for each returned IBRS envelope and card includes
postage and the applicable per piece fee that is applied to QBRM
domestic business reply service. It is not necessary for the sender to
obtain a separate international business reply permit to have IBRS items
processed through their advance deposit account.
382.5 Size and Weight Requirements
382.51 Cards
The following size and weight requirements apply to cards:
a. Minimum size: 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.
b. Maximum size: 4-1/4 by 6 inches.
c. Thickness: Not less than .007 inch nor more than .016 inch.
Note: IBRS cards must be printed on paper stock meeting a standard
industry basis weight of 75 pounds with none less than 71.25 pounds for
500 sheets measuring 25 inches by 38 inches and must also have a
thickness of at least .007 inch and not more than .016 inch. The paper
must be free from groundwood except when coated with a substance
that adds to the paper’s ability to resist an applied bending force.
382.52 Envelopes
The following size and weight requirements apply to envelopes:
a. Minimum size: 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.
b. Maximum size: 6-1/8 by 11-1/2 inches.
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c. Thickness: Not less than .007 inch or more than .2 inch.
d. Maximum weight: 2 ounces.
382.6 Formatting Requirements
382.61 General
See Exhibit 382.6 for an illustration of an IBRS mailpiece showing the items
and formatting requirements discussed in 382.62 through 382.68.
382.62 Air Mail Endorsement
The endorsement “AIR MAIL/PAR AVION” must appear in the upper left
corner in reverse print. Immediately beneath this endorsement must appear
the words “IBRS/CCRI NO.” followed by the permit number.
382.63 FIM
Each IBRS mailpiece must contain a Facing Identification Mark (FIM)
pattern C printed at the top middle right on the address side of the mailpiece.
The formatting requirements for the placement of the FIM are as follows:
a. The top of the FIM C bar pattern must be within 1/8 of an inch of the
edge of the mailpiece and may extend to the edge.
b. The rightmost bar of the pattern must be within 2 inches (plus or minus
1/8 of an inch) of the right edge of the mailpiece.
c. The FIM bars must be 5/8 of an inch long (plus or minus 1/8 of an inch).
d. The entire FIM pattern must be completely contained within a
rectangular clear zone measuring 1-1/4 inches in length and 5/8 of an
inch in height, with its top edge formed by the top edge of the
mailpiece and its right edge beginning 1-3/4 inches from the right edge
of the mailpiece.
382.64 No Postage Necessary Endorsement
The endorsement “NE PAS AFFRANCHIR NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF
MAILED TO THE UNITED STATES” must appear in the upper right corner of
the face of the piece with a partial diagonal bar appearing in the upper left
and lower right of the endorsement. The endorsement must not extend
farther than 1-3/4 inches from the right edge of the mailpiece.
382.65 Horizontal Bars
A vertical column of horizontal bars parallel to the length of the mailpiece
must appear immediately below the endorsement “NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY IF MAILED TO THE UNITED STATES.” The formatting
requirements for the horizontal bars are as follows:
a. The bars must be uniform in length and thickness — at least 1 inch
long, and 1/16 of an inch to 3/16 of an inch thick.
b. The bars must be evenly spaced.
c. The lowest bar must not extend below the delivery address line, which
is the line above the line containing the ZIP+4 code.
d. There must be at least 1/2 of an inch clearance between the ZIP+4
code and the bars.
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382.66 Business Reply Legend
The legend “INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPLY MAIL/REPONSE PAYEE”
or “INT’L BUSINESS REPLY MAIL/REPONSE PAYEE” must appear above
the address. The formatting requirements for the legend are as follows:
a. The legend must appear in capital letters at least 1/8 of an inch high.
b. Immediately below the legend, the words “PERMIT NO.” followed by
the permit number and the issuing Post Office facility (city and state)
must appear in capital letters.
c. The information in items a and b must appear between two horizontal
bars at least 3/32 of an inch thick and at least 1/2 inch apart.
d. The endorsement “POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE” must
appear in capital letters immediately below the lower horizontal bar.
382.67 Delivery Address
The complete delivery address must appear on four lines as follows:
1. The name of the permit holder.
2. The street address and/or Post Office box number.
3. The city, state, and unique preassigned ZIP+4 code.
4. The country of destination (United States of America).
The formatting requirements for the complete delivery address are as
follows:
a. The bottom line of the address must be no lower than 5/8 of an inch
from the bottom edge of the mailpiece and no higher than 2-1/4 inches.
b. A clear margin void of any extraneous matter of at least 1/2 inch is
required between the left edge of the mailpiece and the delivery
address.
382.68 Barcode
382.681 Barcode Type
The unique Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) or ZIP+4 POSTNET barcode
preassigned by the U.S. Postal Service must appear on the address side of
each IBRS mailpiece. When a mailer uses the Intelligent Mail barcode option,
the barcode must contain the barcode ID, service type ID, a USPS-assigned
mailer ID, and the correct ZIP+4 routing code, as specified in DMM 708.4.3.
382.682 Barcode Placement
The unique preassigned ZIP+4 barcode must appear on the address side of
the mailpiece, positioned in either of the following two locations:
a. As part of the delivery address block as defined in DMM 202.5.7.
b. If printed directly on the mailpiece, within the barcode clear zone in the
lower right corner of the piece. When a mailer uses this option, the
“barcode read area” must be free of any printing other than the
barcode. The formatting requirements for the barcode clear zone are
as follows:
(1) The read area extends 5/8 of an inch from the bottom and
4-3/4 inches from the right edge of the mailpiece.
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(2) The leftmost bar must be between 3-1/2 inches and 4-1/4 inches
from the right edge of the mailpiece .
(3) The bottom of the barcode must be at least 3/16 inch from the
bottom edge of the mailpiece.
(4) The top of the barcode must be no more than 1/2 inch from the
bottom edge of the mailpiece.
Exhibit 382.6
Format Requirements — US IBRS
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382.7 Foreign International Business Reply Service
Mailers in every country and territorial possession in the world that is a
destination point for U.S.-originating international mail may be authorized to
distribute IBRS mail in the United States. These items similar to the format in
Exhibit 382.7
are accepted without the prepayment of postage for return by
air to the destination country. These items are forwarded with ordinary letters
and cards to the designated international air exchange office for return to the
appropriate country.
Exhibit 382.7
Format Requirements — Foreign IBRS
390 Tracking Plus
The Postal Service offers USPS Tracking Plus service for certain international
products, allowing customers to request the Postal Service retain scan data,
or scan and signature data, for certain pieces beyond the Postal Service’s
standard data retention period, for up to 7 years. USPS Tracking Plus service
is available for certain pieces sent via Priority Mail Express International
service, Priority Mail International service, and single-piece First-Class
Package International Service for which Electronic USPS Delivery
Confirmation International service is available, and certain pieces for those
services for which insurance has been purchased (not to include Global
Express Guaranteed service). For pricing, see Notice 123
, Price List.
Customers may request USPS Tracking Plus service for certain pieces, when
available, online at usps.com or through a Shipping Services File.
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4 Treatment of Outbound Mail
410 Postmarking
The mailing office must postmark international mail as prescribed in
POM 443.3.
420 Unpaid and Shortpaid Mail
421 Check for Sufficient Postage
Carefully check the postage on all outbound mail before dispatching it from
the mailing office.
422 Unpaid Mail
422.1 Unpaid Mail With a Return Address
Regardless of mail class, return to the sender each unpaid mailpiece that has
a return address. Endorse the mailpiece with rubber stamp R-1300-230,
Return For…Additional Postage.
422.2 Unpaid Mail Without a Return Address
Regardless of mail class, forward each unpaid mailpiece that does not have
a return address to the Mail Recovery Center for proper disposition.
423 Shortpaid Mail
423.1 General Procedures at the Originating Mailing Office
When shortpaid items are returned to sender, endorse the item “Returned
For…Additional Postage.” Enter the amount of the deficiency.
423.2 Disposition
Once the class of mail has been determined, follow the appropriate
procedures below for shortpaid outbound international mail.
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423.21 Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) Shipments
Shortpaid Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) shipments must be endorsed
“POSTAGE PAID” and forwarded without delay to the appropriate Global
Express Guaranteed processing site. Except for items paid with Click-N-Ship
postage, immediately notify the sender of the action taken and request
payment of the deficient postage. Shortpaid Global Express Guaranteed
shipments paid with Click-N-Ship will be collected automatically through this
system.
Note: Global Express Guaranteed shipments must not be held for
postage due payment unless the deficiency can be obtained from the
sender without delaying the dispatch of the shipment.
423.22 Priority Mail Express International Shipments
423.221 Items Paid With Permit Imprint, USPS-Produced PVI Label, or USPSCA
Regardless of the amount of deficiency, consider as paid in full each
shortpaid Priority Mail Express International item that is paid with a permit
imprint, a USPS-produced postage validation imprinter (PVI) label, or USPS
Corporate Account (USPSCA), and dispatch it to the appropriate
international service center (ISC).
423.222 Items Paid With Any Other Postage Payment Method
The disposition of a shortpaid Priority Mail Express International item paid
with a postage payment method other than a permit imprint, USPS-
produced PVI label, or USPSCA is based on the amount of the deficiency, as
follows:
a. Shortpaid $3.50 or less: Consider the item paid and dispatch it to the
country of destination.
b. Shortpaid more than $3.50: Base the disposition on whether or not the
item has a return address, as follows:
(1) With a return address: Return the item to the sender. Endorse the
item with rubber stamp R-1300-230, Return For…Additional
Postage.
(2) Without a return address: Forward the item to the Mail Recovery
Center for proper disposition.
423.23 Priority Mail International Items
423.231 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint or USPS-Produced PVI Label
Regardless of the amount of deficiency, consider as paid in full each
shortpaid Priority Mail International item that is paid with a permit imprint or
USPS-produced postage validation imprinter (PVI) label, and dispatch it to
the appropriate international service center (ISC).
423.232 Items Paid With Any Other Postage Payment Method
The disposition of a shortpaid Priority Mail International item paid with a
postage payment method other than a permit imprint or USPS-produced PVI
label is based on the amount of the deficiency, as follows:
a. Shortpaid $3.50 or less: Consider the item paid and dispatch it to the
country of destination.
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b. Shortpaid more than $3.50: Base the disposition on whether or not the
item has a return address, as follows:
(1) With a return address: Return the item to the sender. Endorse the
item with rubber stamp R-1300-230, Return For…Additional
Postage.
(2) Without a return address: Forward the item to the Mail Recovery
Center for proper disposition.
423.24 First-Class Mail International Items (including Postcards), First-
Class Package International Service Items, and Airmail M-bags
423.241 Items Paid With a Permit Imprint or USPS-Produced PVI Label
Regardless of the amount of deficiency, consider as paid in full each
shortpaid First-Class Mail International item (including a postcard), First-
Class Package International Service item, and Airmail M-bag that is paid with
a permit imprint or USPS-produced postage validation imprinter (PVI) label,
and dispatch it to the appropriate international service center (ISC).
423.242 Items Paid With Any Other Postage Payment Method
The disposition of a shortpaid First-Class Mail International item (including a
postcard), First-Class Package International Service item, and Airmail M-bag
that is paid with a postage payment method other than a permit imprint or
USPS-produced PVI label is based on the amount of the deficiency, as
follows:
a. Shortpaid $1.00 or less: Consider the item paid and dispatch it to the
appropriate international service center (ISC). Endorse the item with a
T-stamp in accordance with section 451.4 of Handbook T-5,
International Mail Operations. If a T-stamp is not available, endorse the
item with a Postage Due stamp and enter the amount of the deficiency
on the mailpiece.
b. Shortpaid more than $1.00: Base the disposition on whether or not the
item has a return address, as follows:
(1) With a return address: Return the item to the sender. Endorse the
item with rubber stamp R-1300-230, Return For…Additional
Postage.
(2) Without a return address: Forward the item to the Mail Recovery
Center for proper disposition.
423.3 Credit for Postage Paid
When computing the postage due on items that are returned to sender for
insufficient postage, allow a credit for the postage already paid.
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423.4 Parcels at Other Than Mailing Offices
Originating Network Distribution Centers (NDCs) must check for shortpaid
parcels addressed to Canada and Mexico. Sectional centers and other
intermediate offices, however, should not attempt to verify postage payment
on parcels.
430 Improperly Prepared Mail
431 Insufficient Address
If an item is improperly addressed, but the country of destination is legibly
written, dispatch it to the exchange office. The exchange office will
determine whether the address is sufficient.
Note: Due to heightened security, many foreign postal administrations
require complete sender and addressee information in roman letters and
arabic numerals on postal items.
432 Oversized or Undersized Items
Post Office facilities must return to the sender any item that is more than the
prescribed maximum size or is less than the prescribed minimum size. If the
sender is not known, the item must be dispatched to the Mail Recovery
Center.
433 Oversized Cards
Return oversized cards (those exceeding 9-1/4 x 4-3/4) to the sender. If the
sender is unknown, dispatch cards to the exchange office.
434 Reply-Paid Cards
a. Reply-paid cards, except International Business Reply items, are not
accepted as international mail.
b. Any outbound reply-paid cards bearing foreign postage (foreign
reply-paid cards) must be returned to the sender for proper U.S.
postage to be affixed. If there is no return address, send cards to the
Mail Recovery Center.
435 Detached Customs Declaration Forms
When a detached customs declaration form is found, attempt to locate the
related package and attach the form to it. If the package cannot be located,
dispose of the customs declaration form as waste.
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440 Mailpiece Refused by an Air Carrier
441 Item Containing Nonmailable, Hazardous, or
Perishable Material
When an air carrier refuses a mailpiece containing nonmailable, hazardous,
or perishable material, Postal Service employees will follow the standards in
section 727.2 or 742.3 of Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and
Perishable Mail. In such an instance, the customer may be eligible for refund
of postage consistent with IMM 941
, IMM 942, and DMM 604.9.
442 Mailable Item
For all mail classes with the exception of Global Express Guaranteed service,
when an air carrier refuses a properly prepared and labeled mailable
international mailpiece, the Postal Service will attempt to find a suitable
alternative air carrier. However, if it cannot identify another air carrier, the
Postal Service will file an incident report and will return the item to the sender
using Label 180, Air Carrier Rejected Mail. In such an instance, the customer
may apply for refund of postage consistent with IMM 941
, IMM 942, and
DMM 604.9.
Note: For a refused mailable item, the mailer may have the option to
send the item using Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service, which
uses a unique transportation network. The item must be otherwise
mailable using GXG service (see 210
), GXG service must be available to
the destination country (see 213.5
), and the mailer must enter the item
through a Post Office facility that accepts GXG items (see 215.1). In
addition, the mailer must apply a new shipping label (see 214.1
) with new
postage (based on the item’s weight and the destination country’s GXG
price group), and must obliterate any markings or labels (e.g., Label 180)
indicating the item was previously returned.
450 Extra Services Mail — Registered Mail
451 Recording and Dispatching
Record and dispatch outbound (international) Registered Mail items in the
manner prescribed for domestic Registered Mail items.
452 Registered Mail Found With Ordinary Mail
452.1 Disposition
Return to the registered mailstream any item found in the ordinary mail that
has been accepted as registered by the Postal Service.
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452.2 Complete the Registration Process
Enter for Registered Mail service any item on which the sender has fully
prepaid the postage and the registry fee and that has been endorsed to show
that registry is desired. Send a mailing receipt (see 334.1
) to the sender,
including a reminder to the sender that mail to be registered must be
presented at the Post Office facility for that purpose.
452.3 Shortpaid Mail
If the item has not been fully prepaid, return it to the sender after indicating
that it is shortpaid and must be presented for registry at a Post Office facility.
If the shortpaid registered item bears no return address, cross out the
sender’s registry endorsement and dispatch as ordinary mail.
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5 Nonpostal Export Regulations
510 Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Regulations — U.S. Department of the Treasury
511 General
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the
Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on
U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign
countries and regimes, terrorists, narcotics traffickers, those engaged in
activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and
other threats to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the
United States.
512 Prohibited Destinations, Specially Designated
Nationals, and Blocked Persons
512.1 Restricted Destinations
Mailers may not send items to or receive items from the following countries
or regions unless authorized by OFAC:
a. Cuba.
b. Iran.
c. North Korea.
d. The Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, and any other
regions of Ukraine designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as
“covered regions” under Executive Order 14065.
Note: The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS) also regulates exports to these countries and regions (see 530
). A
given mailing might require separate authorization from both BIS and
OFAC. For more information, see Publication 699, Special Requirements
for Shipping Internationally.
512.2 Blocked Persons
Mailers may not send items to or on behalf of, or receive items from, certain
individuals and entities designated by OFAC as blocked persons, except as
authorized by OFAC. OFAC maintains multiple lists of blocked persons, and
the lists are available online via treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-
List/Pages/default.aspx. Mailers are responsible for consulting such lists in
conjunction with any and all relevant OFAC regulations, because some
entities (e.g., certain governmental entities) might be blocked under OFAC’s
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regulations but not specifically listed, and certain listed entities might be
subject to restrictions that do not affect exports or imports of physical items.
Mailers are responsible for consulting and ensuring their compliance with
OFAC’s regulations and directives.
Note: The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS) also regulates exports to, from, or on behalf of certain individuals
and entities, including many that are also subject to OFAC restrictions
(see 530). A given mailing might require separate authorization from both
BIS and OFAC. For more information, see Publication 699.
513 Additional Standards
In addition to the restrictions in 512, mailers may not send items to an entity
if a blocked person owns 50 percent or more of that entity.
514 Exceptions
Many OFAC sanctions programs have exemptions that cover the mailing of
items such as certain humanitarian donations, personal communications
containing nothing of value, or informational materials like books,
newspapers, and CDs. In addition, under each sanctions program, OFAC
has established “general licenses” that authorize shipments under certain
conditions. If no exemption or general license applies, a mailing may be
allowed if the mailer applies for and obtains a “specific license” from OFAC.
The exemptions and general licenses are specific to each sanctions
program, and mailers are advised to review the OFAC regulations applicable
to the relevant sanctions program.
515 Mailer Compliance
Mailers are required to comply with these regulations. Mailers may be
subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to comply with any part of
OFAC’s regulations.
516 Additional Information
The Postal Service provides additional information about OFAC sanctions
and other international shipping requirements in Publication 699. For in-
depth information, including an explanation of each OFAC sanctions
program, licenses, and exemptions, see OFAC’s Web site at treasury.gov/
resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/Programs.aspx, or contact
OFAC at 202-622-2000.
520 Foreign Trade Regulations — U.S. Census Bureau
521 General
Subchapter 520 describes the various U.S. Department of Commerce,
U.S. Bureau of the Census requirements when shipping goods
internationally. In certain circumstances, customers are responsible for
entering information on the hard copy PS Form 2976-R or on an
electronically generated PS Form 2976, 2976-A, or 2976-B. Customers may
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be subject to civil and criminal penalties if they fail to electronically file their
export information when required or if they fail to comply with the Foreign
Trade Regulations in any other way.
522 Additional Assistance
Customers needing further assistance with filing requirements should
contact the U.S. Census Bureau on its toll-free hotline at 800-549-0595:
a. Option 1 – Automated Export System Assistance.
b. Option 2 – Commodity Classification Assistance.
c. Option 3 – Regulatory Assistance.
523 Mailpieces Sent to APOs, FPOs, and DPOs
Goods mailed to APO/FPO/DPO addresses are subject to the Foreign Trade
Regulations. However, mailers are exempt from filing electronic export
information, unless mandatory filing is required by 15 CFR 30.2(a)(1)(iv).
See 524.21
d and 524.21e for additional information regarding mandatory
filing requirements.
524 Internal Transaction Number (ITN)
524.1 General
U.S. Census Bureau regulations require electronic filing of export information
through the Automated Export System (AES) or Automated Commercial
Environment (ACE) AESDirect system for certain outbound international
shipments of goods. Before mailing, a customer subject to this filing
requirement is responsible for presenting an Internal Transaction Number
(ITN) or AES Downtime Citation (see 525
) as evidence of compliance.
An ITN is the number assigned to a shipment confirming that the AES
accepted the Electronic Export Information (EEI) and has it on file. Every AES
shipment must have a unique ITN. For the purposes of AES filing, a shipment
is all goods (regardless of the number of packages) tendered to the United
States Postal Service on the same day from one U.S. Principal Party in
Interest (USPPI) to one addressee. As noted in 15 CFR 30.1(c), the Foreign
Trade Regulations define the USPPI as “the person or legal entity in the
United States that receives the primary benefit, monetary or otherwise, from
the export transaction.”
524.2 Filing Requirements
524.21 Mandatory Filing
Electronic filing of export information is required when any of the following
applies:
a. The value of any type of goods is over $2,500, unless an AES
Exemption applies (see 526
). For this purpose, value is measured
according to all goods within the same Schedule B number or
Harmonized Tariff Schedule number that is mailed from the same
sender to the same recipient on the same day. (Schedule B is available
at census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b/index.html
. The Harmonized
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Tariff Schedule is available at hts.usitc.gov
.) The following three
examples illustrate the value criterion:
(1) Example 1: An insured Priority Mail International package
contains one mechanical watch (Schedule B item number
9101.11.0000) valued at $2,400, and one electronic watch
(Schedule B item number 9101.91.0000) valued at $2,400. The
total value of goods to be mailed is $4,800, but because the
mechanical watch and electronic watch are in different Schedule
B groups, no group of items within the same Schedule B number
is valued at more than $2,500. Consequently, electronic filing and
an ITN is not required. Rather, AES Exemption “NOEEI 30.37(a)”
applies, assuming that none of the separate requirements in
524.21
b–f apply.
(2) Example 2: An insured Priority Mail International package
contains two mechanical watches (Schedule B item number
9101.11.0000), each of which is valued at $1,300, for a total value
of $2,600. These two items are in the same Schedule B number,
and the value of all items within the same Schedule B number is
more than $2,500. Consequently, electronic filing and an ITN is
required (unless an exemption applies).
(3) Example 3: Person A sends two insured Priority Mail
International packages to Person B on the same day. The first
package contains one mechanical watch valued at $1,300, and
the second package contains an identical watch, also valued at
$1,300. The total value of goods within the same Schedule B
number is $2,600, which is more than $2,500. Consequently,
electronic filing and an ITN is required (unless an exemption
applies).
b. The shipment is destined to Iran or Syria and does not qualify for the
“foreign libraries” exemption described in 526.2e
(for example, the
shipment contains goods other than exempt items, or the shipment
contains exempt items but is not being sent to a library or similar
institution).
c. The shipment contains goods, is destined to Cuba or North Korea, and
does not qualify for the exemption for shipments to foreign libraries
(see 526.2e
) or the exemption for gift parcels and humanitarian
donations as defined by 15 CFR § 740.12.
d. The item requires an export license under U.S. law. (See 510, 530, 540,
560
, and 590 for additional information.)
e. The item is authorized by an exemption under the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations, 22 CFR Parts 123-126. (See 540
for additional
information.)
f. The shipment involves a party designated on the BIS Unverified List,
which is available at bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/lists-of-
parties-of-concern/unverified-list.
Note: The countries in 524.21b and c are those identified in Country
Groups E:1 and E:2 in the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR
Part 740, Supplement No. 1.
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524.22 How to File EEI
524.221 Preliminary Steps for First-time Filers
ACE AESDirect requires each mailer to have an employer identification
number (EIN) and an ACE Exporter Account. Therefore, a first-time filer must
complete the following steps:
1. Obtain an EIN from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at
https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp
.
Note: A mailer does not have to be an employer to apply for an
EIN.
2. Set up an ACE Exporter Account on the Customs and Border
Protection Web site at cbp.gov/trade/automated/getting-started/
portal-applying. Under “Applying for an Account,” in Step 3, select the
option for “Exporters: Apply here” to complete and submit the online
form.
Note: For account verification purposes, the “Shared Secret
Value” is the “User ID.”
524.222 Filing EEI
A customer who has obtained an EIN and has established an ACE Exporter
Account must complete the following steps:
1. Log into the customer’s existing ACE Exporter Account at
ace.cbp.dhs.gov
.
2. Use the following information when completing the EEI fields:
a. The “Port of Export” code for shipping through the Postal Service
is “8000.”
b. The “Mode of Transport” is “Mail.”
c. Leave the carrier as “SCAC/IATA,” and leave the conveyance
name fields blank.
3. Complete the remaining data fields and file EEI. For more information
about filing EEI, refer to the ACE AESDirect User Guide at census.gov/
foreign-trade/aes/aesdirect/AESDirect-User-Guide.pdf.
After the customer files the EEI, the AES will send a response message
indicating the status of the shipment by e-mail or through the ACE Shipment
Manager. A successful filing will receive an ITN as confirmation that the AES
has accepted the EEI. A rejected filing will receive a rejection statement.
When completing the customs form(s), the mailer must include the ITN as
described in 527
. The ITN is unique for every AES shipment and is applicable
for multiple packages sent from one USPPI to one addressee when the
mailer tenders the packages to the United States Postal Service on the same
day (see 524.1
).
Note: If the AES is not functioning, call the U.S. Census Bureau’s toll-
free information hotline at 800-549-0595, option 1. For more information
on electronic filing, use option 3.
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525 AES Downtime Citation
If electronic export information filing is required but the U.S. Census
Bureau’s Automated Export System or AESDirect is unavailable, the mailer
may ship the goods but is responsible for providing the appropriate AES
Downtime Citation instead of an ITN. This citation includes the word
“AESDOWN,” the mailer’s AES filer identification number, and the date: for
example, “AESDOWN 123456789 09/30/2009.”
526 AES Exemption
526.1 General
In many circumstances, electronic export information filing and an ITN may
not be required when mailing goods internationally. In these circumstances,
customers are directed to apply an applicable AES Exemption on the
customs declaration form upon mailing. The following conditions apply:
a. A mailer may enter one AES Exemption per addressed mailpiece.
When multiple exemptions may apply, the mailer may select any one
that applies.
b. A mailer cannot apply an AES Exemption to shipments that fall within
524.21
b–f.
526.2 When Applicable
Customers with shipments not meeting the mandatory filing requirements
under 524.21
b–f may apply an AES Exemption such as the following on each
customs declaration form:
a. “NOEEI 30.36” for shipments to Canada.
b. “NOEEI 30.37(a)” for shipments when the value of each class of goods
is $2,500 or less.
c. “NOEEI 30.37(h)” or “NOEEI 30.37(y)” or shipments of gift parcels and
humanitarian donations that are eligible to be sent to Cuba, North
Korea, or the Crimea, Donetsk, or Luhansk regions of Ukraine (or any
other regions of Ukraine designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as
“covered regions” under Executive Order 14065). In addition, the mailer
must endorse the item with the marking “GIFT — Export License Not
Required” on the address side of the package. The mailer must also
write “GFT” in the same block as the AES Exemption on the applicable
required customs declaration, as described in 527
. The mailer must
complete all other blocks of the customs declaration form, including
the “Detailed description of contents.”
Note: Certain shipments of gift parcels and humanitarian
donations to the destinations in item c might require a license from
OFAC and/or the BIS (see 510
and 530). If a license is required,
then a filing is also required and the AES Exemptions in item c do
not apply (see 524.21d).
d. “NOEEI 30.37(w)” for shipments to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses.
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e. “NOEEI 30.37(y)” for shipments of published books, software, maps,
charts, pamphlets, or any other similar media available for general
distribution that are eligible to be sent to a library or similar institution in
Cuba, Iran, North Korea, or Syria.
Note: “NOEEI 30.37(y)” does not apply to shipments of
informational materials that are eligible to be sent to the Crimea,
Donetsk, or Luhansk regions of Ukraine (or any other regions of
Ukraine designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as a “covered
region” under Executive Order 14065). For such shipments, filing
might or might not be required, depending on requirements in
524.21
a, 524.21d-f, and 526.2b.
Note: For more information and a complete listing of these and other
AES Exemptions, see Subpart D of the Foreign Trade Regulations,
15 CFR Part 30.
527 Placement of ITN, AES Downtime Citation, or AES
Exemption
When a shipment requires an ITN, AES Downtime Citation, or AES
Exemption, it is the customer’s responsibility to legibly write or enter the ITN,
AES Downtime Citation, or AES Exemption on the applicable customs
declaration form as follows:
a. On PS Form 2976-R, USPS Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note,
the customer must write one ITN or AES Downtime Citation in
block 13, or note the applicable AES Exemption in block 14.
b. When entering data into an online application to electronically generate
a customs form, the customer must enter one ITN, AES Downtime
Citation, or applicable AES Exemption in the AES/ITN/Exemption field.
c. On PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s
Declaration, if the customer is sending items to Cuba, Iran, North
Korea, or Syria under the “foreign libraries” exemption described in
526.2
e, the customer must enter “NOEEI § 30.37(y).”
d. On editions of the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping
Invoice (shipping label, Item 11FGG1) printed before August 2008, the
customer must write “NOEEI 30.37(a)” next to the sender’s signature.
Current versions of Item 11FGG1 have this AES Exemption included on
the mailing label.
Note: These standards also apply to mailers who produce privately
printed customs forms under 123.3
.
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530 Commodities and Technical Data
531 Scope and Applicability of Export Licensing
Requirements
531.1 U.S. Department of Commerce — Bureau of Industry and
Security; Export Controls
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
regulates the export of commodities, software, and technologies in certain
circumstances, pursuant to the Commerce Department’s Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774). Among other
things, BIS requires exporters to apply for and receive a license before
sending certain commodities, software, or technology out of the country. The
EAR can be found online at bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-
administration-regulations-ear.
Other U.S. government agencies have export control responsibilities for
regulating more specialized exports. For example, military goods might be
subject to the licensing jurisdiction of the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls at the Department of State. The Department of the Treasury’s Office
of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and
trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorism-sponsoring
organizations, international narcotics traffickers, and other blocked entities.
The BIS Web site identifies resource links for various U.S. government
agencies with export control responsibilities. Customers may obtain a listing
of these links at bis.doc.gov/index.php/about-bis/resource-links
.
For additional information about these requirements, see Publication 699.
531.2 Export Enforcement
BIS implements and enforces the EAR. Many items regulated by the EAR are
referred to as “dual-use” items, meaning that the items have both
commercial and military or proliferation applications. However, many purely
commercial items also are subject to the EAR. BIS’s mission is to advance
U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring
an effective export control and treaty compliance system and by promoting
continued U.S. strategic technology leadership. Senders must understand
and comply with BIS’s regulations when exporting commodities, software, or
technology by mail. Postal Service employees will not advise prospective
mailers of the type of license required for or the type of authorization
available for the export of any item to any destination or recipient. However,
if an export control violation has occurred or might occur, or for more
information, contact the following source:
OFFICE OF EXPORT ENFORCEMENT (OEE)
BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1401 CONSTITUTION AVE NW
WASHINGTON DC 20230-0002
TELEPHONE: 202-482-1208
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In addition, OEE has field offices located throughout the United States.
Information about these field offices is available at bis.doc.gov/index.php/
enforcement/oee/investigations.
532 Export Licenses
532.1 General
BIS might require an export license based on several factors specific to a
mailer’s transaction: the nature and use of the item (commodity, software, or
technology) being exported, its destination, the consignee, and the end user.
Exports to certain countries are more heavily restricted than others. For
example, most exports to the following countries and regions require
authorization from BIS:
a. Cuba.
b. Iran.
c. North Korea.
d. Syria.
e. The Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine (and any other
regions of Ukraine designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as
“covered regions” under Executive Order 14065).
In addition, exports to and from certain individuals and entities designated by
BIS might require an export license, regardless of the provisions that would
otherwise apply to the export.
Note: These BIS controls might overlap with separate license
requirements by OFAC, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and
other government agencies, particularly with respect to comprehensively
embargoed countries or blocked persons. For additional information on
requirements for shipping to these countries and regions, see 510
, 540,
and Publication 699.
532.2 Export — Definition
Any item that is sent from the United States to a foreign destination is an
export. “Items” include commodities, software, and technology. For
example, clothing, building materials, circuit boards, automotive parts,
blueprints, design plans, retail software packages, and technical information
are “items” that may be subject to export control.
In determining export license requirements, it does not matter how an item is
transported outside the United States. For example, an item can be sent by
regular mail or hand-carried on an airplane; a set of schematics can be sent
via facsimile to a foreign destination, software can be uploaded to or
downloaded from an Internet site, or technology can be transmitted via
e-mail or during a telephone conversation. Regardless of the method used
for the transfer, the transaction is considered an “export” for export control
purposes. An item is also considered an export even if it is leaving the United
States only temporarily, if it is leaving the United States but is not for sale
(e.g., a gift), or if it is being mailed to a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary in a
foreign country. Finally, under the EAR, release of technology or source code
subject to the EAR to a foreign national in the United States is “deemed” to
be an export to the home country of the foreign national.
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532.3 How to Determine If an Export License Is Needed
A relatively small percentage of U.S. exports require an export license from
BIS. License requirements are dependent upon an item’s technical
characteristics, destination, recipients, and end use. The value of the
shipment does not affect the export license requirements. It is the mailer’s
responsibility to determine if an export requires a license under the EAR. For
further assistance about whether an export license might be required, visit
export.gov/article?id=Regulation
or bis.doc.gov/index.php/licensing, or call
202-482-4811.
532.4 Additional Information
Additional information concerning export licenses is available from the
U.S. Department of Commerce as follows:
a. Mailers located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,
Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and
Wyoming should contact either of the following offices:
BIS WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
3300 IRVINE AVE STE 345
NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-3112
Telephone: 949-660-0144
Fax: 949-660-9347
e-mail: [email protected]
BIS WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE — NORTHERN CA BRANCH
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
160 WEST SANTA CLARA ST STE 725
SAN JOSE CA 95113-1758
Telephone: 408-998-8806
Fax: 408-998-8677
e-mail: [email protected]
b. Mailers in all other locations should contact the following office:
OFFICE OF EXPORTER SERVICES
OUTREACH AND EXPORTER SERVICES DIVISION
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
14TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON DC 20230-0001
Telephone: 202-482-4811
Fax: 202-482-2927
e-mail: [email protected]
533 Luxury Goods to Belarus and Russia
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and
Security, “luxury goods” destined to Belarus and Russia require a license
and an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) (see IMM 524 for additional
information). For purposes of the new license requirements, a “luxury good”
refers to any item that is identified under new §746.10(a)(1) of the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR). See Exhibit 533 for a list of luxury goods
destined to Belarus and Russia that require a license and an ITN. No
exemptions are allowed.
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Exhibit 533
Luxury Goods Requiring a License and ITN
Antiques more than 100 years old
Artist brushes and similar brushes for cosmetics
Artwork more than 100 years old
1
1. Including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages, mosaics, and
other artwork.
Banknotes, check forms, and stocks
Blankets and traveling rugs
Camping equipment
2
2. Including tents and camping goods of textile material.
Ceramics
3
3. Including kitchenware, china, and household articles.
Clothing
4
4. Including sweaters, vests, jackets, trousers, athletic clothing, ski
suits, swimwear, blouses, shirts, handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves,
mufflers, ties, and cravats.
Coins more than 100 years old
Cosmetics
5
5. Including perfumes, make-up, and powder puffs/pads used to
apply cosmetics.
Electronics
6
6. Including printers, televisions, computers and computer
accessories, small phones, and cassette tape players.
Engine and transmission parts
Footwear valued at $300 or more per item
Fountain pens and other pens
Gold and non-gold coins
Headgear valued at $300 or more per item
Household appliances
7
7. Including smoke detectors, burglar alarms, microwave ovens, hair
dryers, electric scales, electric can openers, and vacuum cleaners.
Iron and steel plate with precious metals
Jewelry
8
8. Including pearls, diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones,
and gold and silver jewelry.
Lead crystal glassware
Leather luggage, handbags, and other bags
Lifejackets and lifebelts
Mink and other furs
Plastic, wood, ceramic, and metal statuettes
Silk fabrics
Specimens of humans, animals, and plants
Sporting racquet strings and plastic gloves
Stamp collections
Tobacco products
Underwater breathing devices
Unused postage
Worked ivory, bone, coral, and molded or carved wax
Woven tapestry and textile wall coverings
Wrist watches and watchbands of precious metals
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Notes: The items in Exhibit 533 reflect the BIS license requirements as
of February 27, 2023. For the latest requirements, the mailer is
responsible for consulting the current, authoritative provisions in the
applicable BIS rules, which are available at https://www.bis.doc.gov/
index.php/regulations/export-administration-regulations-ear (click on the
link for “Part 746”). For up-to-date BIS license requirements, see the BIS
guide “Resources on Export Controls Implemented in Response to
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine” at https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/
policy-guidance/country-guidance/russia-belarus. Also, the items in
Exhibit 533 do not imply mailability — other rules or regulations may
render any item non-mailable. For prohibited and restricted items, see
the Individual Country Listings for Belarus and Russia, as well as
Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail.
534 Schedule B Number Requirement for Belarus and
Russia
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS) of the United States Department of Commerce, the 10-digit
Schedule B number must appear in the HS Tariff Number block on the
customs declaration form for each item containing goods mailed to Belarus
or Russia, along with a detailed description of the goods. Also, a mailer using
an electronic customs form must transmit the Schedule B number
electronically.
This rule reflects the addition to 15 CFR, Section 746.5(a)(1)(ii) of the
“Russian Industry Sector Sanctions List” (and the expansion of those
requirements to Belarus), which identifies certain Schedule B numbers
corresponding to categories of exported goods (as well as certain modified
or designed components, parts, accessories, and attachments of such
goods) for which BIS requires a license. For the latest requirements, the
mailer is responsible for consulting the current, authoritative provisions in the
applicable BIS rules, including those that might be available at https://
www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-administration-regulations-
ear (click on the link for “Part 746”) as updated periodically. For further
guidance on BIS license requirements, see the BIS guide “Resources on
Export Controls Implemented in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”
at https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/country-guidance/
russia-belarus. An item’s inclusion in or exclusion from the Russian Industry
Sector Sanctions List does not necessarily imply mailability, because other
rules or regulations might also render any item nonmailable. For certain other
prohibited and restricted items, see the Individual Country Listings for
Belarus and Russia, as well as Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and
Perishable Mail.
Note: A Schedule B number is a 10-digit code used in the United States
to classify physical goods for export to another country. There is a
Schedule B number for every physical product. Based on the
international Harmonized System (HS) of 6-digit commodity
classification codes (which serve as the foundation for the import and
export classification systems used in the United States), Schedule B
numbers are administered by the U.S. Census Bureau of the United
States Department of Commerce. Further information on Schedule B
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numbers is available at https://www.trade.gov/harmonized-system-hs-
codes. Schedule B numbers are available via the U.S. Census Bureau’s
Schedule B search engine at https://uscensus.prod.3ceonline.com
or via
any similar successor source.
535 Additional Standards
535.1 Shipper’s Electronic Export Information Filing Required
If an export requires a license, the customer must electronically file export
information with the U.S. Bureau of the Census before mailing (see 520
).
535.2 Mailer and USPS Responsibilities for Completing and
Processing Forms
535.21 Mailer Responsibilities
For items requiring an export license, the mailer must include all appropriate
information on the submitted form, including the following:
a. On PS Form 2976-R, the mailer must include an ITN or AES Downtime
Citation (see 520
) in block 13 and a license number in block 15.
b. When entering data into an online application to electronically generate
a customs form, the mailer must include an ITN or applicable AES
Exemption (see 520
) in the AES/ITN/Exemption field and a license
number in the Invoice/License/Certificate Number(s) field.
535.22 USPS Responsibilities
Postal Service personnel must verify that the submitted form is complete and
in accordance with 535.21
.
536 Mailer Compliance
Mailers are responsible for their compliance with all applicable export laws
and regulations. Mailers may be subject to civil and criminal penalties for
failing to comply with any part of the EAR.
537 Harmonized System Codes and Other Classification
Codes
537.1 Definition
The Harmonized System (HS) codes provide a standardized numerical
method of classifying physical goods. Among industry classification
systems, HS codes are commonly used by customs authorities around the
world to identify products when assessing duties and taxes and for gathering
statistical information. When necessary, for each good contained in the
mailed item, the applicable HS code must appear in the HS Tariff Number
block on the customs declaration form.
537.2 Code Assignments
537.21 World Customs Organization Harmonized System
The World Customs Organization (WCO) administers the list of unique 6-digit
HS codes for goods and provides updates every 5 years. HS codes serve as
the foundation for the import and export classification systems for more than
200 countries worldwide, including the United States.
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Each country is allowed to use additional unique digits following the 6-digit
HS code for further classification — for example, the United States uses
10-digit codes for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and Schedule B
numbers.
Note: The last four digits of a U.S. 10-digit code do not necessarily
match the last four digits for any other country.
537.22 U.S. Census Bureau Schedule B Number
The U.S. Census Bureau of the Commerce Department administers the list of
Schedule B numbers. Schedule B numbers are 10-digit codes used to
classify goods that will be exported from the United States. The first six digits
of the Schedule B number match the WCO 6-digit HS code, whereas the last
four digits are unique to the United States and do not necessarily match the
last four digits of any other country’s 10-digit code.
537.23 U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States
The U.S. International Trade Commission maintains and administers the list
of HTS codes; however, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has
responsibilities for interpreting and enforcement. HTS codes are 10-digit
codes used to classify goods and to determine import duty rates for items
that will be imported into the United States. The first six digits of the HTS
code match the WCO 6-digit HS code, whereas the last four digits are
unique to the United States and do not necessarily match the last four digits
of any other country’s 10-digit code.
537.3 Obtaining a Harmonized System Code
Some customs authorities around the world require a mailer to include the
HS code on the customs declaration form. See the Individual Country
Listings. A mailer may choose from a variety of software tools to facilitate the
classification process, but at all times, the mailer remains responsible for the
accuracy and completeness of all customs information related to the mail,
including information for classification of goods in the postal items.
537.31 Code Search Tools
A variety of tools are available to mailers, including the following examples
(which are subject to change):
a. The Census Bureau offers a free, widely used online Schedule B search
tool for classification of physical goods. Additional information on
obtaining a Schedule B number is available at https://
uscensus.prod.3ceonline.com.
b. The International Trade Commission offers a free online HTS search
tool for classification of physical goods. Additional information on
obtaining an HTS code is available at https://hts.usitc.gov/search
.
c. The Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) contains many
of the CBP’s official, legally binding rulings from other importers’ and
exporters’ requests concerning HTS codes and Schedule B numbers.
Mailers may use this database to determine whether other importers or
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exporters requested a ruling on the same or a similar product and, if
so, what that ruling was. Additional information is available at https://
rulings.cbp.gov/home.
537.32 U.S. Schedule B and HTS Lists
Mailers may browse through the contents of the online Schedule B book at
https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b/index.html.
Mailers may browse through the contents of the online Harmonized Tariff
System of the United States (HTSUS) at https://www.usitc.gov/
harmonized_tariff_information.
537.4 Mailer Responsibility for HS Code Classification
A mailer may elect to use any USPS classification software or other tools to
determine HS codes, or may choose to use other software or other means to
determine correct HS codes. Regardless of the method used, the mailer
remains solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all customs
information related to the mail, including the accuracy of HS codes that
correspond to the detailed descriptions of goods. The Postal Service is not
liable for any of the following:
a. Any incorrect or insufficient HS, HTS, or Schedule B classification.
b. Any other incorrect or incomplete information for customs declarations
in whatever form such information is made.
c. Any decision taken by any domestic or foreign customs authority.
540 Munitions (Defense Articles) and Related
Technical Data
541 Licensing Requirements
541.1 Individual Licenses
541.11 Exporting Defense Articles
The exportation of defense articles requires a license or license exemption
authorized by the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls (DDTC). Requirements for the exportation of defense articles are
contained in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in
22 CFR Part 120–130. Further information, including the ITAR, is available at
the DDTC Web site at pmddtc.state.gov
.
See certain sections of the CFR for specific information relating to defense
articles, as follows:
a. For information concerning defense articles subject to the license
requirement, see 22 CFR Part 121.
b. For information concerning licenses for the export of defense articles,
see 22 CFR Part 123.
c. For information concerning license exemptions for the export of
defense articles, see 22 CFR Part 126.
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541.12 Exporting Technical Data
The exportation of “technical data” as defined in 22 CFR §120.10 requires a
license issued by the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls (DDTC). Information related to DDTC is available at its Web site at
pmddtc.state.gov
.
Information concerning licenses for the export of technical data is available
online in 22 CFR Part 125 of the ITAR.
Technical data that has been published or that is otherwise exempt from
licensing under 22 CFR Part 125 of the ITAR does not require a Department
of State license for exportation. However, the sender must mark the outside
of the mailpiece, identifying the specific subsection under which the
exemption is claimed (for example, “22 CFR 125.4...APPLICABLE,” if
22 CFR §125.4 is the citation for the relevant exemption).
541.2 Prohibited Countries
Neither export licenses nor license exemptions are available for items to
certain prohibited countries. These countries are listed in 22 CFR § 126.1 of
the ITAR. As of November 2017, these countries include the following:
a. Belarus.
b. Burma.
c. China.
d. Cuba.
e. Iran.
f. Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North Korea).
g. Syria.
h. Venezuela.
Note: Mailers are advised to check the current version of 22 CFR
§ 126.1 of the ITAR for an updated list before mailing, as the list is
subject to change.
541.3 Restricted Countries
License exemptions are not available to certain restricted countries, although
export licenses may be approved in certain circumstances that vary by
country. These countries and the license conditions for each country are
listed in 22 CFR § 126.1 of the ITAR. As of November 2021, these countries
include the following:
a. Afghanistan.
b. Central African Republic.
c. Congo, Democratic Republic of the.
d. Cyprus.
e. Eritrea.
f. Ethiopia.
g. Haiti.
h. Iraq.
i. Lebanon.
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j. Libya.
k. Russia.
l. Somalia.
m. South Sudan, Republic of.
n. Sudan.
o. Zimbabwe.
Note: Mailers are advised to check the current version of 22 CFR
§ 126.1 of the ITAR for an updated list before mailing, as the list is
subject to change.
541.4 Exporting of Government Shipments
Shipments mailed by or for any U.S. government agency do not require an
individual license from the Department of State so long as all requirements of
22 CFR §126.4 can be met. The sender must mark the mailpiece with the
applicable subsection of §126.4 (e.g., “22 CFR 126.4(a) APPLICABLE”).
541.5 Obtaining Additional Information
The sender may obtain information from the DDTC Response Team,
regarding the applicability of the Department of State requirements and
application for an individual license. In addition, the DDTC Response Team
handles process and status questions, and it assists mailers and other
exporters with more complex questions involving export control issues.
The DDTC Response Team should provide substantive responses within
24 hours of receiving inquiries. The DDTC Response Team can be
contacted by telephone at 202-663-1282 or by e-mail at
542 Mailing Under Individual Licenses
542.1 Marking by Sender
For shipments under an individual license, the sender must mark the
mailpiece, “DEPARTMENT OF STATE EXPORT LICENSE NO. ___________.”
If only a portion of the amount authorized is mailed, the sender must enter in
the area provided on the license the amount (quantity and/or value) being
shipped. In addition, the sender must record the license number in block 15
of PS Form 2976-R or in the appropriate field of PS Form 2976-A or PS Form
2976-B.
542.2 Processing at Post Office Facilities
542.21 Examination of List of Contents
When a sender presents a Department of State license, compare the
description of the article indicated on the license with the description of the
contents shown on the customs declaration form (see 123
), or stated orally
by the sender in the case of technical data mailed as printed matter
(see 541.12
). If no discrepancy is noted, the contents of the package are
mailable, and if the destination is not one of the prohibited countries under
541.2
, accept the package for mailing.
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542.22 Amount of Mailing Authorized by License
If the mailing comprises the entire contents authorized by the license,
retrieve the license from the sender, mark the license “completed,” apply a
legible postmark, and forward it to the following address:
PM/DDTC SA-1 12TH FLOOR
DIRECTORATE OF DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS
BUREAU OF POLITICAL MILITARY AFFAIRS
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON DC 20522-0112
If a mailing includes only a portion of the contents authorized, the mailer
must enter in the area provided on the license the amount (quantity and/or
value) being shipped and present the item for mailing at a Post Office facility,
where it will be postmarked and returned to the sender. The mailer should
bring back the same license to mail the rest of the items.
543 Mailer Compliance
Mailers are responsible for their compliance with all applicable export laws
and regulations. Mailers may be subject to civil and criminal penalties for
failing to comply with any part of the Directorate of Defense Trade Control’s
International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
550 Dried Whole Eggs
551 Description
When dried whole eggs purchased under a program of the Commodity
Credit Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, are offered for export by
mail, an endorsement must be written or stamped on each package and a
special certificate of mailing (see 552
) prepared and completed by the sender
waiving any right to withdraw the package from the mail or to have it
returned. Such mailings can be made only by Priority Mail International.
552 Charges
A charge equal to the individual Certificate of Mailing fee (see Notice 123,
Price List) will be made for each special certificate of mailing, or for each
package if a single certificate covers more than one package. As prescribed
in 553.21
, postage stamps to cover the charge will be affixed to the
certificate and canceled.
553 How to Mail
553.1 Preparation by Sender
553.11 Marking
The endorsement referred to in 551 must be properly completed and signed
by the exporter or an authorized representative over his or her title. The
Priority Mail International forms accompanying applicable parcels should be
completed by the sender to indicate that the parcels are to be abandoned in
case of nondelivery.
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553.12 Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs
553.121 Type of Certificate
A certificate as shown in Exhibit 553.121, prepared and completed by the
sender, must be presented with all shipments described in 551.
Exhibit 553.121
Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs
553.122 Single Certificate
A single certificate may cover any number of parcels mailed by the same
sender even though addressed to different countries.
553.2 Processing in Office of Mailing
553.21 Postage
Postage to cover the charge for the certificate of mailing dried whole eggs
must be affixed to the certificate and canceled by the postmark of the office
of mailing.
553.22 Signature of Postmaster
After postmarking, the certificate should be signed by the postmaster or an
authorized representative and returned to the sender.
560 Export of Rough Diamonds
561 General
The exportation (mailing) from the United States of any rough diamond
(regardless of size, source, or value) is prohibited unless the rough diamond
has been controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
The Clean Diamond Trade Act of 2003 and Executive Order 13312 commit
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING DRIED WHOLE EGGS
I hereby certify that there has (have) been posted at this Post Office facility
today by (Sender), parcels containing a total of (Number) pounds of dried whole
eggs on which the sender has waived the right to withdraw same from the mail
or have same returned.
Parcels addressed to
(Name and addresses of addressees)
(Office stamp)
(Date)
(Postmaster)
By
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the U.S. government to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and
establish the framework for how the U.S. government implements that
commitment. The Rough Diamonds Control Regulations (31 CFR Part 592)
set forth the legal obligations of U.S. rough diamond importers and
exporters.
562 Mailing
The exportation (mailing) of rough diamonds may be sent only under the
following conditions:
a. The shipment must be sent via Priority Mail International service with
insured service (see 134
), and such service must be available to the
destination country.
b. The shipment must bear a completed PS Form 2976-A, Customs
Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72.
c. The shipment of rough diamonds must be exported to countries that
are participants in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
d. The rough diamonds must be accompanied by an original Kimberley
Process Certification Scheme certificate and must be sealed in a
tamper-resistant container.
e. The shipment must be accompanied by a U.S. Kimberley Process
Certification Scheme certificate obtained from a U.S. Kimberley
Process Certification Scheme Authority licensee and validated by the
U.S. Census Bureau.
f. The mailer must electronically file pre-departure information
(regardless of the export value) through the U.S. Census Bureau’s
Automated Export System (AES) or AESDirect Web site and obtain an
Internal Transaction Number (ITN). (See 520
.)
g. The mailer must place the ITN on the upper right corner of the
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme certificate document and in
the appropriate field of PS Form 2976-A.
h. The mailer must fax copies of all Kimberley Process Certification
Scheme certificates (U.S. and those received from other countries) to
the U.S. Census Bureau at 800-457-7328.
i. The mailer must retain records of all Kimberley Process Certification
Scheme certificates (U.S. and foreign) for 5 years, and must file an
annual report including total import and/or export activity and stockpile
information with the State Department.
563 Additional Information
For additional information relating to the import or export of rough diamonds,
see the contact information that is available from the Office of International
Trade, Strategic Enforcement Branch at search.usa.gov/
search?query=diamonds&search-button=Search&affiliate=cbpgov.
Additional information relating to the Kimberley Process Certification
Scheme is available at state.gov/e/eb/diamonds/c19974.htm
.
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570 Consular and Commercial Invoices
Many countries require special documents to be prepared by the sender and
to be either presented by the addressee or enclosed within the package. In
some cases, certification by a recognized Chamber of Commerce in the
United States, or legalization by a consulate in the country of destination, or
both, are required. Such information as has been made available to the U.S.
Postal Service concerning these requirements appears under the
Observations in the Individual Country Listings.
580 Drawback Arrangement
581 Description
Drawback is an arrangement provided for under Customs Service regulations
whereby exporters of certain merchandise are entitled to claim a refund of (a)
the duty paid on imported material used wholly or in part in the manufacture
or production of items to be exported, or (b) the internal revenue tax paid on
domestic material used.
582 Processing Drawback Claims
582.1 Forms Required
582.11 List of Forms
The following forms must be used when drawback is claimed:
a. Notice of Exportation of Articles with Benefit of Drawback (Customs
Form 7511).
b. Waiver of Sender’s Right to Withdraw Package From the Mail (Customs
Form 3413).
582.12 Where to Obtain the Forms
Exporters may obtain Customs Form 7511 and 3413 from the customs
offices listed in 711.62.
582.2 Preparation by Senders
582.21 Claiming Drawback
Senders intending to claim drawback on items exported by mail must
present three completed copies of a Notice of Exportation of Articles with
Benefit of Drawback (Customs Form 7511) with the package or packages.
582.22 Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package
A waiver of the right to withdraw the package from the mail must appear on
the address side of each package. This waiver may be made on Customs
Form 3413 and affixed to the wrapper, or may be stamped or written in
wording similar to that shown in Exhibit 582.22
.
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Exhibit 582.22
Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package
582.3 Processing by Postmaster
582.31 Postmaster’s Certification
Postmark and sign the Postmaster’s Certificate on the reverse side of
Customs Form 7511 after verifying that the marks and numbers on the form
conform to those on the package and that the sender has signed the
statement waiving the right to withdraw the package from the mail.
582.32 Disposal of Forms
Dispose of completed Customs Form 7511 as follows:
a. Return one copy to the sender.
b. Forward one copy to the customs port where the claim is to be filed
(shown on the front of the form).
c. Retain one copy as a Post Office record. Dispose of this copy after
3 years.
590 Exporting Wildlife and Protected Plants
591 Special Requirements for Wildlife and Certain Plant
Exports
Exports of wildlife items and products may be subject to declaration, license,
marking, and permit requirements enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS). Similar requirements also apply to plants protected as
endangered or threatened under U.S. law or international treaty. Live wildlife
and dead animals, with only a few exceptions, may not be exported via the
U.S. Postal Service (see 138.1
).
WARNING
EXPORTED IN BOND FOR DRAWBACK
UNDER N.E. NO.
Must not be returned to shipper or delivered in United States before
submission to District Director of Customs.
Shipper
We hereby waive our right to withdraw this package from the mail.
Shipper’s Signature
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592 Declaration Requirements
592.1 Declaration of Wildlife Exports
The following wildlife exports must be declared to USFWS and must receive
clearance prior to export:
a. Commercial exports of wildlife products.
b. Shipments of items not intended for commercial use valued at $250 or
more.
c. Noncommercial shipments of items that require a permit for export
(e.g., products made from endangered species or migratory birds)
regardless of the dollar value of the shipment.
To declare a wildlife export, shippers must complete and file Form 3-177,
Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife, with USFWS.
Copies are available from wildlife inspection offices (see 598
), from the U.S.
Customs Service, or on the Internet at fws.gov/le/ImpExp/faqs.htm
.
592.2 Declaration of Scientific Specimens or Parts
Form 3-177 is not required at the time of export for shipments of dead,
preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens or parts when:
a. The shipment does not require a permit from USFWS.
b. The shipment is exported by an accredited scientist or accredited
scientific institution for taxonomic or systematic research purposes.
Instead, the scientist or scientific institution (or an agent acting on their
behalf) must file Form 3-177 with the assistant regional director for law
enforcement in the USFWS administrative region from which the export was
mailed within 180 days of export. Contact information is available on the
Internet at fws.gov/le
(click on Contacts).
592.3 Declaration of Plant Exports
The export of protected plants is regulated by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Plant
Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is a program within APHIS. Shippers should
contact the PPQ division for additional information about export
requirements for protected plants. Exporters who engage in the commercial
trade of plants listed under the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) must obtain a general
permit from PPQ in addition to meeting the permit requirements described in
596
. All plant exports are subject to phytosanitary inspection and
certification rules administered by PPQ. Information about plant export
requirements can be found at www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/
importexport.
593 Export Licenses and Inspection Requirements for
Commercial Wildlife Exports
Individuals or companies that commercially export wildlife must have a valid
import/export license from USFWS. Exporters must notify USFWS and make
their shipments available for inspection at least 48 hours before the planned
exportation date. Exporters must pay appropriate inspection fees.
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594 Marking Requirements for Wildlife Exports
All packages containing wildlife products must be marked clearly with the
name and address of both the shipper and the recipient. Information
identifying the contents as fish or wildlife and specifying the quantity and
species involved must accompany the shipment. Federal regulations
(50 CFR Part 14, Subpart H) explain how to comply with wildlife marking
requirements. See 597
.
595 Permit Requirements for Wildlife and Plant Exports
Permits are required to export any of the following by mail or other means:
a. Any wildlife or plant (including parts and products) where the species is
listed under CITES. A list of species protected under this treaty is
maintained by USFWS at international.fws.gov
.
b. Any wildlife or plant (including parts and products) where the species
is listed as endangered or threatened under the U.S. Endangered
Species Act. Lists of these species can be found at
fws.gov/endangered
.
c. Migratory birds, parts, feathers, nests, eggs, or items made from them.
Permit requirements for export and numerous other protections apply
to more than 700 bird species safeguarded under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act. A list can be found on the Internet at fws.gov/birds/policies-
and-regulations/laws-legislations/migratory-bird-treaty-act.php.
CITES-listed herbarium specimens; other preserved, dried, or embedded
museum specimens; and live plant material may be exported as a
noncommercial loan, donation, or exchange between registered scientists or
registered scientific institutions using a CITES-authorized label instead of an
export permit.
596 Obtaining and Using Permits for Wildlife and
Protected Plant Exports
596.1 Export Permits
Shippers who need export permits or other documentation required under
CITES or the Endangered Species Act should contact USFWS Office of
Management Authority (800-358-2104) for the appropriate application forms
and instructions. Some CITES-listed species also require permits from the
importing country before they can be legally exported.
596.2 CITES Permit
The original CITES permit must accompany the shipment. All wildlife exports
requiring a CITES permit that are shipped by mail, including personal items
mailed overseas, must be declared to USFWS and made available for
inspection and permit validation by USFWS wildlife inspectors. Exports of
CITES-protected plants must be declared to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; permits for these
shipments must be validated by that agency before export.
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596.3 Export of Migratory Birds
The export of migratory birds, their parts, feathers, eggs, or nests, or
products made from them, is prohibited except with a permit from USFWS.
Permit applications and information are available from the regional Migratory
Bird Permit Offices located in Albuquerque, NM; Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA;
Denver, CO; Fort Snelling, MN; Hadley, MA; and Portland, OR.
597 How to Obtain Additional Information
Additional information about exporting wildlife products and protected plants
can be found in the following sections of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR):
a. 50 CFR Part 14, Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of
Wildlife.
b. 50 CFR Part 23, Endangered Species Convention.
c. 50 CFR Part 24, Importation and Exportation of Plants.
These and other Federal regulations, including those governing endangered
species (50 CFR Part 17) and migratory bird permits (50 CFR Part 21), may
be accessed online at govinfo.gov
.
Shippers may also contact USFWS wildlife inspection offices for assistance
with wildlife exports. Questions about the export of protected plants should
be addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service. A list of Agriculture Inspection Stations and
Offices appears in 723
.
598 Wildlife Inspection Offices
USFWS wildlife inspection offices are located in the cities listed below.
Addresses and phone numbers for these offices can be found on the Internet
at fws.gov/le
(click on Contacts).
Agana, GU
Anchorage, AK
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Blaine, WA
Boston, MA
Brownsville, TX
Buffalo, NY
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Dunseith, ND
El Paso, TX
Great Falls, MT
Honolulu, HI
Houston, TX
Laredo, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis, MN
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY
Newark, NJ
Nogales, AZ
Portland, OR
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Tampa, FL
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6 Special Programs
610 Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program
611 Description
The Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program of the United States Postal Service
establishes relationships between the Postal Service and wholesalers of
international mail so that the business of both parties is increased through
worksharing and volume pricing. Any Postal Qualified Wholesaler using a
representative or agent must ensure that the representative or agent adheres
to the same rules and regulations of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program
when preparing and tendering qualified international mail to the Postal
Service.
612 Pricing
A Postal Qualified Wholesaler will receive prices from the Postal Service,
including applicable volume pricing or an International Customized Mail
price, if special circumstances warrant, for any available service offered by
the Postal Service for its use in submitting bids to customers.
613 Qualifying as a Wholesaler
613.1 Letter of Request
Any company desiring to be a Postal Qualified Wholesaler must submit a
letter of request to the following address:
DIRECTOR OF SPECIALIZED SALES
US POSTAL SERVICE
194 WARD ST
PATERSON NJ 07510-9998
The letter must demonstrate how a company meets the criteria listed in
613.2
. The company must certify that it is not disqualified from being a Postal
Qualified Wholesaler under the guidelines listed in 613.3 and state that it
agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler
Program. The Postal Service will make the final determination of who shall be
a Postal Qualified Wholesaler.
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613.2 Criteria
The wholesaler:
a. Must have a minimum of one year of experience as an international or
domestic mail consolidator, presorter, or letter shop.
b. Must have realized at least $1 million in gross international revenues
with the Postal Service in the most recent calendar year for services it
provided in connection with mail that originated in the United States.
c. Must use a permit imprint that is allowable under the postage payment
systems referenced in DMM 705. The wholesaler may use its own
permit or that of its customers. If the wholesaler uses the customer’s
permit, then the wholesaler and its agent must specify to the Postal
Service the permit numbers used and provide an additional itemized
report identifying the volume and revenue for each international
mailing.
d. Must have the ability to collect international mail at customers’ facilities
on a daily (Monday through Friday) basis. If the wholesaler and its
agent provide pickup of mail on Saturdays, Sundays, and/or holidays,
it must state those days it provides pickup service.
e. Must perform the actual handling and preparation of the international
mail prior to tendering to the Postal Service in accordance with the
applicable mail makeup requirements, maintain a processing facility
and staff to provide the services described herein, and state the
address and square footage of the facility and the number of persons
employed who are involved in the handling and preparation of
international mail.
f. Must have experience, capability, and knowledge to presort, pouch, or
otherwise containerize the customer’s international mail per the Postal
Service requirements for any available service offered by the Postal
Service.
g. Must have the ability to transport and tender the international mail to an
agreed-upon Postal Service acceptance point.
h. Must give at least the following percentages of its gross revenue from
international mailing to the Postal Service:
(1) First year of qualification: At least 75 percent.
(2) Second year of qualification: At least 85 percent.
(3) Third year and subsequent years of qualification: At least
90 percent.
i. Must be familiar with or take steps to comply with the Malcolm
Baldridge National Quality Award Program and/or ISO 9000
certification. If a wholesaler has ISO 9000 certification, it must state the
date of such certification and provide a copy of its certification award
to the manager of Postal Qualified Wholesalers.
Note: Any Postal Qualified Wholesaler using a representative or agent
must ensure that the representative or agent adheres to the rules and
regulations of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program when preparing
and/or tendering qualified international mails to the Postal Service.
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613.3 Disqualification
Any wholesaler will be disqualified as a Postal Qualified Wholesaler if it does
not meet any of the following conditions:
a. The wholesaler must first recommend Postal Service services to its
customers who request international mailing services.
b. The wholesaler must use the level of Postal Service international
service that the customer requires and for which the customer has
paid.
c. Neither the wholesaler, a subsidiary, an affiliate, an agent, nor a parent
company can be:
(1) An entity on the System of Award Management (SAM), available
at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/searchRecords/
search.jsf.
(2) In arrears for any amount due to the Postal Service.
d. Gross revenue from non-Postal Service mail included in 613.2h does
not include revenues which the wholesaler, a subsidiary, an affiliate, or
a parent company receives for remail when the wholesaler’s customer
selects the remail service and directs the wholesaler to use the remail
service.
e. The wholesaler shall describe any value-added services provided in
addition to collection, sortation, and tendering of international mail. For
any value-added service, the wholesaler must state how it meets the
requirements of 613.2
e and must specify if the value-added services
are completed in-house or are subcontracted.
614 Benefits
614.1 Qualified List
The Postal Service will maintain a list of Postal Qualified Wholesalers. The list
shall be distributed upon request to any person who indicates a need for an
international wholesaler. The list shall include all services that the wholesaler
provides in addition to collection, sortation, and tendering of international
mail.
614.2 Preapproved Advertising
A wholesaler may state that it has been qualified as a Postal Qualified
Wholesaler of the Postal Service. Any use of the Postal Service logo or any
Postal Service trademark or advertising material, including letterhead and
stationery, stating that the wholesaler has been qualified by the Postal
Service must be approved in advance and in writing by the manager of
Postal Qualified Wholesalers.
614.3 Right of First Refusal
Postal Qualified Wholesalers must give the Postal Service the first
opportunity to handle any international mail originating in the United States
that it receives from its customers. This includes giving the Postal Service the
first opportunity to quote prices for handling mail that is the subject of a
formal or informal request for proposals or quotes from a customer. If the
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services of a wholesaler are needed, the Postal Service may request
competitive bids from all Postal Qualified Wholesalers when it quotes prices
for handling international mail that is the subject of a formal or informal
request for proposals or quotes from a customer.
615 Length of Qualification
615.1 Approval Period
Each wholesaler will be qualified for a period of two years. At the end of that
two-year period the Postal Service must again qualify the wholesaler.
615.2 Disqualification
If the Postal Service discovers at any time, by whatever means, that the
wholesaler has not complied with any of the terms and conditions herein, the
manager of Postal Qualified Wholesalers will send the wholesaler written
notice via Priority Mail Express service that it has not complied with these
terms and conditions and that it will be stricken from the list of Postal
Qualified Wholesalers. The wholesaler will have three business days to
respond in writing via Priority Mail Express service to the manager of Postal
Qualified Wholesalers that it should not be removed from the list and the
reasons why it should not be stricken. The Postal Service will render its
decision on the objection within five business days after its receipt.
620 Global Direct Entry Wholesaler Program
621 Description
Under the Global Direct Entry (GDE) Wholesaler Program, the Postal Service
establishes relationships with certain wholesalers that tender international
inbound shipments and parcels to the Postal Service after the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection has cleared the items. An approved GDE wholesaler
must work closely with the Postal Service and, in exchange, may be able to
enter into agreements with the Postal Service to have its name included in
the Postal Service Web site and to obtain sales leads from the Postal
Service, thereby potentially increasing its business.
An approved GDE wholesaler that uses a representative or agent must
ensure that the representative or agent complies with the rules and
regulations of the GDE Wholesaler Program.
Prospective GDE wholesalers must meet certain criteria and must receive
approval from the Postal Service before participating in the program.
622 Qualifying as a GDE Wholesaler
622.1 Eligibility Criteria
A GDE wholesaler must meet the following eligibility criteria:
a. Pay postage either through a permit imprint using USPS-provided
Global Shipping Software (GSS) subject to the conditions stated in
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IMM 152.6
and DMM 604.5, or through a USPS-approved PC Postage
Provider under DMM 604.4.
b. Be capable on an annualized basis of paying to the Postal Service a
minimum of $100,000 in postage for any combination of Priority Mail
Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, First-Class Package Service,
Parcel Select Destination Entry, Parcel Select Ground, or Parcel Select
Lightweight items after all discounts have been applied, exclusive of
any extra services fees (e.g., insurance), for items imported into the
United States and tendered to the Postal Service under the GDE
Wholesaler Program.
c. Every 6 months, provide the Postal Service with sales projections and
plans for the next 36 months related to the GDE Wholesaler Program,
separated into 12-month increments.
d. Provide the Postal Service with the address(es) of its offices in the
United States, or the address(es) in the United States of its agent who
will be tendering items under the GDE Wholesaler Program to the
Postal Service.
e. Provide the Postal Service with the details and capabilities of the
customs broker who will be involved in the importation of items to be
tendered under the GDE Wholesaler Program.
f. Provide the Postal Service with its information technology capabilities.
g. Agree to comply with all laws in the countries and territories in which it
operates.
h. Ensure that all items tendered to the Postal Service under the
GDE Wholesaler Program are prepared in accordance with all
applicable requirements, including those set forth in the DMM.
i. Agree to first recommend Postal Service products and services to its
customers who request the services of the wholesaler concerning any
type of inbound commercial parcel shipment.
j. Upon the request of a customer, provide to that customer detailed
reports concerning the items that the GDE wholesaler has tendered
under the GDE Wholesaler Program to the Postal Service on behalf of
the customer, with details of volume and revenue information, as well
as any applicable tracking information.
k. Provide a return address in the United States for items that it tenders to
the Postal Service, and provide a detailed explanation of its return
procedures.
l. If it would like to use the Postal Service brand, enter into a trademark
license agreement with the Postal Service. Such a trademark license
agreement shall be specific to the location(s) where the GDE
wholesaler will market USPS-branded products or services, and must
comply with the laws and regulatory requirements of such country or
countries, which may include but not be limited to registration and
recording requirements. Both parties must execute the trademark
license agreement before the GDE wholesaler may begin use of the
Postal Service brand. Subsequent to execution of the trademark
license agreement, the GDE wholesaler must provide the Postal
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Service with advance review of all proposed uses of the Postal Service
brand.
622.2 Letter of Request
Any company desiring to be a GDE wholesaler must submit a letter of
request to the following address:
INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM MANAGER
US POSTAL SERVICE
2100 N 13TH ST
READING PA 19612-9992
The letter must affirmatively certify the following:
a. The company meets the eligibility criteria listed in 622.1
.
b. The company is not disqualified from being a GDE wholesaler for any
of the reasons listed in 623.1
.
Approval of a GDE wholesaler is subject to the discretion of the Postal
Service. If the Postal Service rejects a company’s request to participate in
the GDE Wholesaler Program, the Postal Service’s International Integration
Program manager will notify that company by e-mail that the request is not
approved. A wholesaler who receives such notification may, within 7 days
of receiving such notification, submit an appeal by e-mail to the Postal
Service’s director of International Sales at [email protected]. The
decision of the Postal Service’s director of International Sales concerning the
appeal is administratively final.
622.3 Length of Qualification — Approval Period
Each GDE wholesaler will be qualified for a period of 2 years. At the end of
that 2-year period, the GDE wholesaler must submit another letter of request
to the Postal Service’s International Integration Program manager in
accordance with 622.2
.
623 Disqualification as a GDE Wholesaler
623.1 Determining Factors
The Postal Service will disqualify any wholesaler as a GDE wholesaler for any
of the following reasons:
a. On an annualized basis, fails to pay the Postal Service a minimum of
$100,000 in postage for any combination of Priority Mail Express,
Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, First-Class Package Service, Parcel
Select Destination Entry, Parcel Select Ground, or Parcel Select
Lightweight items after all discounts have been applied, exclusive of
any extra services fees (e.g., insurance), for items imported into the
United States and tendered to the Postal Service under the GDE
Wholesaler Program.
b. Every 6 months, fails to provide the Postal Service with sales
projections and plans related to the GDE Wholesaler Program for the
next 36 months, separated into 12-month increments.
c. Fails to comply with any of the eligibility criteria listed in 622.1
.
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Also, the Postal Service will disqualify a wholesaler, subsidiary, affiliate,
agent, or company of the wholesaler as a GDE wholesaler for either of the
following reasons:
a. Being an entity that is listed in the System of Award Management
(SAM) Exclusions Extract, which is available at https://www.sam.gov/
SAM/pages/public/searchRecords/search.jsf.
b. Being in arrears for any amount due to the Postal Service.
623.2 Notification of Disqualification and Appeal
If the Postal Service discovers at any time, by whatever means, that a
company that has qualified as a GDE wholesaler has not complied with any
of the terms and conditions in IMM 620
, the Postal Service’s International
Integration Program manager will notify that company by e-mail that the
company has not complied with the terms and conditions of the GDE
Wholesaler Program and that the company will be stricken from the list of
approved GDE wholesalers within 30 calendar days. A wholesaler who
receives such notification may, within 7 days of receiving such notification,
submit an appeal by e-mail to the Postal Service’s director of International
Sales at [email protected]. The appeal must list the reasons why the
company should not be stricken from the list of approved GDE wholesalers.
The decision of the Postal Service’s director of International Sales
concerning the appeal is administratively final.
624 List of Qualified GDE Wholesalers
The Postal Service maintains a list of GDE wholesalers and makes the list
available on usps.com, updates it periodically, and distributes it upon
request to any person who indicates a need for an international consolidator
for inbound international shipments.
625 Preapproved Advertising
A GDE wholesaler may state on advertising material that it has been qualified
as a GDE wholesaler of the Postal Service, but the Postal Service’s
International Integration Program manager must approve, in advance and in
writing, the statement as it will appear on the advertising material.
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7 Treatment of Inbound Mail
710 U.S. Customs Information
711 Customs Examination of Mail Believed to Contain
Dutiable or Prohibited Articles
711.1 What Is Subject to Examination
All mail originating outside the customs territory of the United States
(i.e., outside the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) is
subject to customs examination, except the following:
a. Mail addressed to ambassadors and ministers (chiefs of diplomatic
missions) of foreign countries.
b. Letter mail known to contain or believed to contain only
correspondence or documents addressed to diplomatic missions or to
the officers of diplomatic missions; to international organizations
designated by the president as public international organizations
pursuant to the International Organizations Immunities Act; and other
mail addressed to such international organizations pursuant to
instructions issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
c. Mail known to contain or believed to contain only official documents
addressed to officials of the U.S. government.
d. Refer to ASM 274.94 for examination procedures to be followed for
mail addressed for delivery in the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the
Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
711.2 Treatment of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited
Articles
711.21 Treatment at Exchange Offices
711.211 Submission to Customs Officers
Mail believed to contain articles liable to customs duty or prohibited articles
is submitted immediately to a customs location as identified in 711.62
,
except when exchange offices are authorized to redispatch such mail to
designated distribution offices for customs treatment.
711.212 Tag 10
Exchange offices that redispatch mail for submission to customs offices will
attach Tag 10, Supposed Liable to Customs Duty (previously Label 81), to the
label holders or hasps of sacks or pouches. Tag 10 is a reusable pink slotted
tag, bearing the words This sack contains mail supposed liable to customs
duty.
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711.22 Treatment at Distribution Offices
711.221 Submission to Customs Officers
Distribution offices will submit mail believed to contain articles liable to
customs duty or prohibited articles to customs officers as soon as possible
after receipt.
711.222 Return of Tag 10
Quantities of reusable Tags 10 that have been removed from sacks
containing such mail should be returned periodically. These tags should be
sent to the postmaster at either New York, New Orleans, San Francisco,
Seattle, or Miami, as appropriate from a geographic standpoint.
711.23 Priority Treatment of Airmail
Airmail items receive preferential customs treatment and are submitted to
customs separately from surface mail. Upon return from customs, airmail
items will be dispatched by air, if that can expedite delivery.
711.3 Examination of Registered Mail and Sealed Letters
The postmaster or other designated employee must be present when
Registered Mail and sealed letters (except unregistered sealed letter mail
bearing a green customs label) are opened by customs officers for
examination. After customs treatment, the customs officer will repack and
reseal the mail.
711.4 Extraction of Samples for Advisory Information
Should a customs officer wish to obtain advisory information from a local
trade expert or from the Customs Information Exchange, permit him or her to
extract a sample of the contents. The customs officer will furnish the Postal
Service official with two copies of Customs Form 6423, Notice of Damage,
Shortage, or Samples Retained and Notice to Call for Samples— one for
enclosure in the package and the other for the Post Office files. If the sample
is to be forwarded to New York, dispatch it under official registration to the
following address:
POSTMASTER
JAMES A FARLEY BLDG
US POSTAL SERVICE
421 8TH AVE
NEW YORK NY 10199-0998
for delivery to the following address:
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
ONE PENN PLZ 11TH FL
NEW YORK NY 10119-0002
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711.5 Treatment of Mail Following Customs Examination
711.51 Repacking After Customs Examination
711.511 Responsibility of Customs and Postal Service Employees
Customs employees are responsible for repacking and resealing mail of
foreign origin after customs examination. Postal Service employees
accepting mail that has been in customs custody for examination must
determine from external inspection whether the mail can safely bear further
handling and transportation. Customs employees are responsible for
restoring mail that is not in satisfactory condition.
711.512 Customs Shipments in Bad Order
Shipments found to be in bad order in transit or at the delivery office must be
reconditioned by Postal Service employees. After reconditioning such mail,
the employee should note, over his or her signature on the address side of
the wrapper, the bad order and any evidence of damage or missing contents.
711.52 Identification of Dutiable/Nondutiable Articles
When U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines that an
inbound shipment is subject to duty payment by the addressee, the
mailpiece is returned to the Postal Service bearing an orange adhesive-
backed Treasury Department envelope, which contains CBP Form 3419ALT,
Mail Entry. When U.S. Customs determines that an inbound shipment is not
subject to duty payment by the addressee, the mailpiece is returned to the
Postal Service with no Customs endorsement.
711.6 Handling Subsequent to Customs Inspection
711.61 Postal Service Handling Procedures
All foreign originating mailpieces that do not bear CBP Form 3419ALT are
presumed to have been “cleared through customs” without duty being
assessed. Accordingly, such articles should be processed for onward
dispatch, without additional delay.
Note: U.S. Customs officers are no longer placing a diamond-shaped
“passed free” stamp on inbound mailpieces that are found to be
nondutiable.
711.62 U.S. Customs Service Locations
U.S. Customs officers at the locations noted in Exhibit 711.62 are authorized
to perform the following tasks:
a. Inspect foreign-originating mailpieces that arrive through each
designated port of entry.
b. Evaluate protests by addressees who are dissatisfied with the
assessed value, rate, or amount of duty charged (see 713.23
):
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Exhibit 711.62
U.S. Customs Service Locations
712 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee
712.1 Description
712.11 Collecting Postal Service Fees
Post Office facilities must collect a Postal Service fee from the addressee for
each item on which customs duty or Internal Revenue tax is collected. The
Postal Service fee is authorized by international postal agreements to
reimburse the Postal Service for costs it incurs clearing items through
customs and collecting customs duties at the time of delivery.
712.12 Collecting Postal Service Fee for Each Package
The Postal Service collects the fee on each package bearing CBP
Form 3419ALT. When a single mail entry form covers several packages, the
Postal Service collects the fee only on the package bearing CBP
Form 3419ALT. The CBP Form 3419ALT is enclosed in an orange adhesive-
backed Treasury Department envelope attached to the outside wrapper or
envelope. The form indicates the tariff item number, rate of duty, and amount
of duty to be collected plus a customs processing fee, which is assessed on
all dutiable mail shipments.
State/Territory Airport Address
California LAX (Los Angeles, CA) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
20700 DENKER AVE
TORRANCE CA 90501-6414
SFO (San Francisco, CA) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
660 WESTFIELD RD
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94128-3101
Florida MIA (Miami, FL) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
11698 NW 25TH ST
MIAMI FL 33112-3215
Hawaii HNL (Honolulu, HI) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
3599 NORTH NIMITZ HWY
HONOLULU HI 96818-4415
Illinois ORD (Chicago, IL) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
11600 IRVING PARK RD
CHICAGO IL 60666-9901
New Jersey EWR (Newark, NJ)
Foreign Center NJ 099 Surface
Facility
US CUSTOMS SERVICE
80 COUNTY ROAD
JERSEY CITY NJ 07097-9998
New York JFK (New York, NY) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
JFK AIRPORT
BUILDING 250
JAMAICA NY 11430-9998
Puerto Rico SJU (San Juan, PR) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
585 AVE FD ROOSEVELT
SAN JUAN PR 00936-9325
U.S. Virgin Islands STT (Saint Thomas, VI) US CUSTOMS SERVICE
RON DE LUGO FEDERAL BUILDING AND COURTHOUSE
5500 VETERANS DR RM 248
ST THOMAS VI 00802-6424
Treatment of Inbound Mail 713.211
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712.13 Accounting for the Postal Service Fee
The Postal Service fee, which is retained by the U.S. Postal Service, is
accounted for by using the procedures in Handbook F-101, Field Accounting
Procedures, subchapter 7-2.
712.2 Articles Exempted From Postal Service Fee
Post Office facilities will not collect a Postal Service fee for customs
clearance and delivery in the following cases:
a. On dutiable articles from overseas U.S. Post Office facilities (civil or
military).
b. On parcels assessed with duty that are delivered without collection of
duty under 713.233
e.
c. On mail items examined and passed free of duty by U.S. Customs.
712.3 Amount of Postal Service Fee
See Notice 123, Price List, for the Postal Service fee for customs clearance
and delivery for each dutiable item.
712.4 Postal Service Fee Not Refundable
The Postal Service fee for customs clearance and delivery is not refundable
by the U.S. Postal Service even though the U.S. Customs Service may later
refund the duty paid by the addressee.
712.5 Customs Duties and Customs Fee Not Exempt
The exemptions provided for in 712.2 apply only to the Postal Service fee for
Customs clearance and delivery. Customs duties and customs fees are not
exempt from collection.
713 Treatment of Dutiable Mail at Delivery Office
713.1 Detection and Dispatch of Dutiable Mail
713.11 Detecting Dutiable Items
Postal Service employees will promptly examine all inbound mail to detect
dutiable items. Dutiable mail will bear the “Original” and “Addressee Receipt”
copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, which are enclosed in an orange adhesive-
backed Customs and Border Protection envelope attached to the wrapper or
envelope.
713.12 Dispatch to Delivery Units
Dutiable mail will be forwarded promptly to delivery units.
713.2 Delivery of Dutiable Mail
713.21 Delivery Methods
713.211 By Whom Delivered
Dutiable mail will be delivered by city and rural carriers and by window
delivery units.
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713.212 PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt
PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, is used to notify
addressees of the arrival of dutiable mail.
713.22 Delivery Procedures
713.221 Charging Delivery Employee
Charge mail and both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) to the
delivery employee on PS Form 2944, Receipt for Customs Duty Mail,
prepared in duplicate. For control and auditing purposes, enter on
PS Form 2944 the mail entry numbers as shown on CBP Form 3419ALT.
Retain both copies of PS Form 2944 at the Post Office facility as a record of
the employee’s accountability.
713.222 Addressee’s Examination of Dutiable Mail
Addressees are not permitted to examine the contents of dutiable mail until
the duty has been paid.
713.223 Signing Customs Entry Forms
When customs charges are collected and delivery is made, the delivery
employee will follow this procedure:
a. Obtain the addressee’s signature and date of delivery on the “Original”
copy of CBP Form 3419ALT, as well as on PS Form 3849.
b. If appropriate, the delivery employee will scan/enter the mailpiece
barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld or
POS ONE scanner.
c. Sign and date the “Addressee Receipt” copy of CBP Form 3419ALT
and give it to the addressee as a receipt for the duty paid.
d. Turn in the amount collected with the signed “Original” copy of CBP
Form 3419ALT and signed PS Form 3849. Turn in any undelivered mail
with both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT.
713.224 Clearing Delivery Employee
a. Post Office facilities with 950 or more revenue units. The carrier’s
accountability will be cleared by a clearing clerk, who will complete
both copies of PS Form 2944, prepared pursuant to 713.221
, and give
them to the carrier. The carrier will deposit the original copy of the form
in the slotted and locked receptacle provided for that purpose and file
the duplicate copy, which he or she will retain for 3 months after the
last day of the month of issue. The original copies of PS Form 2944 can
only be removed from the locked receptacle by a supervisor or
employee other than the clearing clerk, and must be forwarded daily to
the chief accountant or other designated employee. Employees at
delivery windows who have been charged with dutiable mail will be
similarly cleared but, in addition, will be required to execute a new
PS Form 2944 covering all dutiable mail remaining in their custody at
the close of business.
b. At other Post Office facilities. The delivery employee’s accountability
will be cleared in the same manner as for domestic COD transactions.
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September 9, 2024 215
c. PS Forms 3849. Electronic record management sites will dispatch all
signed PS Forms 3849 with mail to be forwarded via pouch to the
Computerized Forwarding System (CFS) site serving that office.
Manual record management sites will file PS Forms 3849 in the
consolidated file by the last two digits of the article number.
713.23 Addressee Protests Duty Charged
713.231 Alternatives Available to Addressee
When an addressee objects to the assessed value, rate, or amount of duty
charged, the following alternatives are available:
a. Addressee may take delivery, pay the duty and postal fees, and protest
(within 90 days from the date duty is paid) directly to the issuing
customs port.
b. Addressee may definitely refuse the mail if he or she does not wish to
pay the duty or to protest the duty assessment.
c. Addressee may conditionally refuse the mail pending review of the
entry by the U.S. Customs Service.
Note: Postal Service procedures for alternatives (b
) and (c) are
described in 713.232
and 713.233.
713.232 Definite Refusal of Dutiable Mail
If the addressee elects alternative (b) in 713.231, the delivery employee will
make it clear to the addressee that the mail will be disposed of immediately
as undeliverable. Then the delivery employee will mark the mail Refused, and
date and initial it. If appropriate, the delivery employee will scan/enter the
mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld
or POS ONE scanner. Then the delivery employee will return the mailpiece
with both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11
) to the Post Office
facility for disposal (see 713.51
).
713.233 Conditional Refusal of Dutiable Mail
If the addressee elects alternative (c) in 713.231, the Postal Service
procedure is as follows:
a. Delivery employee will advise addressee to submit his or her protest in
writing to the postmaster. It should be accompanied by any evidence
the addressee may have that will substantiate the claim (i.e., invoice,
declaration of value, etc.). The addressee should also provide the CBP
Form 3419ALT and any other particulars that will assist in relating the
protest to a specific item of mail at the Post Office facility.
b. Delivery employee will mark the mail “ADDRESSEE PROTESTS DUTY,”
date and initial the notation, and return the mail with both copies of
CBP Form 3419ALT to the Post Office facility to await receipt of the
addressee’s written protest.
c. If the addressee’s written protest is not received within 5 days after the
mail has been returned to the Post Office facility, notify the addressee
that the mail is on hand and will be held for only 5 more days. Mark the
mail “NOTIFIED” and date it. If the addressee does not furnish the
required statement within another week, endorse the mail
“UNCLAIMED,” and date and treat it as prescribed in 713.3
or 713.5,
as appropriate.
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d. On receipt of the addressee’s written protest, the Post Office facility
will promptly:
(1) Prepare report, in duplicate, on PS Form 2937, Importer’s
Objections.
(2) Forward original of PS Form 2937, with supporting statements
and both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, to the customs mail
division where CBP Form 3419ALT was prepared, unless the
addressee is located in the vicinity of one of the customs offices
listed in 711.62
. In the latter case, the original of PS Form 2937,
both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, and the other documents
may be sent to the local customs office for consideration of the
protest.
(3) Retain the mail with the duplicate of PS Form 2937 and await the
decision of the customs office. If the customs office requests that
the mail be submitted for inspection, it should be forwarded
immediately.
e. If an adjustment is made by the customs officer, he or she will endorse
the adjustment on both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT and return them
with the original of PS Form 2937 to the postmaster. When the
package is delivered, the delivery employee will collect and report the
corrected amount of duty and handle as prescribed in 713.46
. If the
adjusting customs officer waives the duty, the mail will be reported as
an uncollected item, as prescribed in 713.52
.
f. If no decision on a protest is received from the customs office within 30
days, request that the matter be expedited. Continue to hold the mail
until a decision is received.
g. Whenever applicable during this process, the mailpiece barcode
should be scanned/entered and the corresponding event code entered
in the handheld or POS ONE scanner.
713.3 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail
713.31 Forwarding Dutiable Mail Within the U.S.
713.311 Procedures
Forward dutiable mail as prescribed in 764.1. Allow CBP Form 3419ALT to
remain attached to the redirected mail in its original envelope, which is also
redirected to the new address.
713.312 PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt
a. Manual Record Management Sites: Prepare PS Form 3849 to show
the name and address of the addressee, forwarding address, and
name of port where the duty was assessed.
b. Electronic Record Management Sites: Scan/enter the mailpiece
barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld
scanner.
713.313 Disposition of PS Form 3849
a. Manual Record Management Sites: File PS Form 3849 with other
delivery records.
b. Electronic Record Management Sites: Send delivery receipts to the
appropriate Computerized Forwarding System (CFS) unit.
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713.32 Forwarding Dutiable Mail to Another Country
713.321 CBP Form 3419ALT
When dutiable mail is entitled to be forwarded to another country, detach
both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, endorse them “ADDRESSEE MOVED
OUTSIDE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES,” and report the mail as
an uncollected item, as prescribed in 713.52
. If applicable, scan/enter the
mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld
scanner.
713.322 Procedures
See 764.2 concerning procedures for forwarding mail.
713.33 Returning Dutiable Mail to Sender
713.331 CBP Form 3419ALT
When dutiable mail is to be returned to the sender, detach both copies of
CBP Form 3419ALT; endorse them “REFUSED,” “UNCLAIMED,” etc.; and
report the mail as an uncollected item as prescribed in 713.52
. If applicable,
scan/enter the mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in
the handheld scanner.
713.332 Procedures
See 772 for procedures for returning mail.
713.34 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail by Stations and Branches
Postmasters may authorize stations and branches to forward or return mail
directly from those units, without sending the mail to the main office.
713.4 Payment of Duty
713.41 Duty Rate Information
Customers desiring information concerning rates of duty or other customs
procedures should communicate directly with the nearest customs office
(see 711.62
) or with:
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SW
WASHINGTON DC 20229-0001
713.42
Prepayment of Customs Duty Abroad
No provision is made for the prepayment abroad of customs duty on mail
shipments addressed for delivery in the United States.
713.43 Registration of Items to Be Returned to the United States
713.431 Customs Form 4455, Certificate of Registration
Before sending an item abroad for alterations, repairs, use, or replacement,
the owner should submit it to a customs officer for issuance of a Certificate
of Registration (Customs Form 4455). Otherwise, the package may be
subject to a customs duty when it is returned to the United States.
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713.432 Certification by Postal Service Personnel
Due to the lack of customs offices in many parts of the country, customers
often are unable to have items registered with the U.S. Customs Service
before sending them abroad, or are able to do so only after considerable
expense and inconvenience. As a service to Postal Service customers,
postmasters— or employees they designate— may certify the exportation of
items mailed abroad for alteration, repair, use, or replacement under the
following conditions:
a. The customer must live more than 20 miles from a customs office. In
addition to those listed in 711.62
, there are a number of other customs
locations throughout the country. A customer who lives within 20 miles
of any customs office must have the item certified by a customs officer.
b. The customer must present the items to be exported in an open state.
The package must be accompanied by an original and duplicate copy
of Customs Form 4455, which is completed and signed by the sender,
and a customs declaration form(s) appropriate to the class of mail.
(See 123
for declaration requirements.) Customers may obtain
Customs Form 4455 from any customs office.
c. The postmaster or designated Postal Service employee must check to
see that the description of the item to be exported is the same on both
Customs Form 4455 and the customs declaration form. If the
description is the same, he or she certifies to the mailing (lading) by
completing the “Signature of Customs Officer” space on both copies of
Customs Form 4455. A Certificate of Mailing fee (see Notice 123
, Price
List) must be charged and accounted for by affixing postage stamps to
the original and duplicate copies of Customs Form 4455 and canceling
each stamp with the Post Office date stamp.
d. Both copies of Customs Form 4455 must be returned to the customer.
The customer must insert the original in the package so that the foreign
addressee can return it with the merchandise. The customer should
retain the duplicate for possible use in clearing the merchandise upon
its return.
e. After the customer has inserted the original Customs Form 4455, he or
she must secure and seal the package and return it to the acceptance
employee, who will handle it in the usual manner.
713.44 Return of Audio-Visual Materials
Customs Form 3311, Declaration for Free Entry of Returned American
Products and/or Certificates of Exportation, should accompany outbound
shipments of educational films sent to foreign addressees on a loan or rental
basis. By enclosing Customs Form 3311, the mailer is indicating that the
contents of the shipment are eligible for duty-free handling and classification
upon reentry into the United States. This procedure is applicable to
shipments of educational films valued at $250 or less, which have been
produced in the United States and are returned through the mail by foreign
consignees. Customs Form 3311 can be obtained at any Customs Service
office.
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713.45 Assessment of Duty in Foreign Countries
The assessment of customs duty in foreign countries is outside the control of
the U.S. Postal Service. Postal Service employees must not attempt to
inform customers whether any items— either gifts or commercial
shipments— will be subject to customs duty. It may be suggested to
customers, however, that they inform the addressee before they mail so that
the latter may determine whether those items are dutiable. No provision is
made for prepayment of customs duty on mail addressed for delivery in
foreign countries.
713.46 Recording and Reporting Collections
Post Office facilities making delivery/collection of dutiable mail must follow
the recording and reporting procedures in Handbook F-101, Field
Accounting Procedures, subchapter 7-2.
713.5 Treatment of Uncollected Items
713.51 Disposal of Uncollected Items
When it is definitely established that a dutiable package is undeliverable,
detach both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) and treat the
package as prescribed in 770
. Mark the mail entry forms to show the reason
for nondelivery, and report as prescribed in 713.52.
713.52 Reporting of Uncollected Items
713.521 PS Form 2933, Register of Uncollected Customs Charges
Complete PS Form 2933, Register of Uncollected Customs Charges, in
duplicate, listing uncollected items in numerical order according to the
7-digit serial number on CBP Form 3419ALT.
713.522 Disposition of PS Form 2933
Forward the original PS Form 2933, with both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT,
to the following address:
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
MAIL ENTRY
6650 TELECOM DR STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46278-0001
If supporting Customs Form 3342, Declaration for Free Entry of Gifts and/or
Authorization to Postmaster to Deliver Mail Importation Conditional Free of
Duty, or other statements are necessary, they must be forwarded with the
original PS Form 2933 and copies of the CBP Form 3419ALT to the Regional
Commissioner of Customs.
713.523 Filing of PS Form 2933, Register of Uncollected Customs Charges
File duplicate PS Form 2933 for reference purposes.
713.524 Reports
Prepare reports as needed, but not less frequently than weekly.
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713.53 Past-Due Entries
When the U.S. Customs Service fails to receive a remittance of duty or a
report of disposition made of a dutiable package, the postmaster will receive
a set of reproduced copies of CBP Form 3419ALT. In this circumstance, a
search should be made at the Post Office of address and a report of its
findings made to the Regional Commissioner of Customs at the address
shown in 713.522
.
713.54 Detached Customs Mail Entries
When a detached CBP Form 3419ALT is found, attempt to locate the related
package and attach the form to it. If the package cannot be located, send
CBP Form 3419ALT to the following address:
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
MAIL ENTRY
6650 TELECOM DR STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46278-0001
713.6
Refund of Customs Duty
713.61 Action by Postmaster
713.611 General
Amounts collected on CBP Form 3419ALT are not refundable by
postmasters. An addressee who requests a refund of duty should be advised
to make application to the customs office that issued the mail entry forms
within 90 days from the date the duty is paid. If a refund is claimed for
damage, it is suggested that the package be forwarded with the application.
Any addressee wishing to abandon the package to the government should
so state in the application.
713.612 Addressee’s Request for Refund
If the addressee wishes to request a refund of duty from the Customs
Service and intends to file an indemnity claim with the Postal Service, he or
she must present the contents, container, and complete wrapping to the
postmaster for the inspection in conjunction with the preparation of
PS Form 2855, International Claim for Indemnity. Following this inspection,
the postmaster accepting the claim will provide the claimant with a
statement to the effect that:
a. The Postal Service has accepted the damage claim and has received
the abandoned merchandise;
b. The package and its wrapper and contents with no commercial value
have been presented to and retained by the Postal Service; and
c. The documents, including the customer’s yellow receipt copy of CBP
Form 3419ALT, indicated that customs duty in the stated amount was
paid by the customer.
Note: This statement, which is to be provided to the customer by the
postmaster, is to accompany the customer’s application to the Customs
Service for refund of duty. If this statement accompanies the application,
the presentation of the abandoned articles is not required by the
Customs Service.
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713.62 Refunds by Customs Service
713.621 Refund of Duty on Abandoned Merchandise
A request for refund of duty paid will be considered by the Customs Service
when merchandise covered by CBP Form 3419ALT is abandoned, provided:
a. The abandoned merchandise represents five percent or more of the
total value of all merchandise of the same class or kind entered in the
invoice in which the item appears.
b. The abandoned merchandise is delivered to the customs office where
the CBP Form 3419ALT was issued within 90 days of the date of
delivery (unless the Secretary of the Treasury authorizes a longer time
in writing).
713.622 Refund of Duty on Returned Merchandise
The refund of duty paid “less 1 percent” will be considered by the Customs
Service when merchandise covered by CBP Form 3419ALT is returned,
provided:
a. The returned merchandise does not conform to the sample or
specification, or has been shipped without the consent of the
consignee.
b. The returned merchandise is delivered to Customs Service custody for
exportation within 90 days of the date of delivery (unless the Secretary
of the Treasury authorizes a longer time in writing).
Note: The addressee must pay the postal charges incident to returning
the merchandise to the sender.
713.623 Refund of Duty on Goods Lost En Route
The Customs Service will not refund the duty paid when goods are lost
en route after an addressee has paid the customs duty at the Post Office
facility and requested that delivery be made at his or her residence or place
of business. In addition, the Postal Service does not make any refunds of
customs duty.
713.624 Refund of Duty as Drawback on Exported Merchandise
See 580 for drawback arrangements.
720 Plant and Animal Quarantine Inspection
721 What Is Subject to Inspection
All packages that contain plants, plant products, soil, plant pests, plant
material used for packing, animals, and animal products and byproducts,
including meats, are subject to agricultural quarantine inspection by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (see DMM 601).
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722 Segregation and Handling
722.1 Treatment of Packages Labeled for Inspection
722.11 Dispatch of Packages
Dispatch packages bearing green and yellow or red and white address labels
to the Agriculture Department inspection points shown on the labels.
722.12 Marking
After the packages are inspected and cleared, they will be stamped
“RELEASED” or “TREATED AND RELEASED,” redirected to the addressees,
and returned to the mail for delivery.
722.2 Treatment of Packages Exempt From Inspection
Undamaged packages bearing the Agriculture Department label Importation
Authorized should be forwarded directly to the Post Office of address. If
packages bearing this label are damaged, recondition them if necessary, and
forward for agricultural inspection as prescribed in 722.3
.
722.3 Treatment of Unauthorized Importations
Mark “FOR AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE INSPECTION” on packages
containing the articles listed in 721
but not bearing any Agriculture
Department labels or inspection stamps. Forward them under seal to the
postmaster at the most accessible location listed in 723
.
722.4 Packages Containing Prohibited Material
Upon inspection, packages found to contain prohibited agricultural material
are either (1) released for delivery after removal of the prohibited contents
and insertion of a notice by the inspector, or (2) marked “REFUSED ENTRY”
(or a similar notation) and returned to origin.
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723 Agriculture Inspection Stations and Offices
Inspectors of the Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, are stationed at the following locations:
Agana, GU
Anchorage, AK
Astoria, OR
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Bangor, ME
Baton Rouge, LA
Blaine, WA
Boston, MA
*Brownsville, TX
Buffalo, NY
Calexico, CA
Charleston, SC
Charlotte Amalie, VI
Chicago, IL
Christiansted, VI
Cleveland, OH
Coos Bay, OR
Corpus Christi, TX
Dallas, TX
Del Rio, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Dover AFB, DE
Duluth, MN
Eagle Pass, TX
*El Paso, TX
Fairfield, CA (Travis AFB)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Galveston, TX
Hidalgo, TX
Hilo, HI
*Hoboken, NJ
*Honolulu, HI
Houston, TX
Jacksonville, FL
*Jamaica, NY (JFK Airport)
Kansas City, MO
Key West, FL
*Laredo, TX
*Los Angeles, CA
Memphis, TN
*Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Mobile, AL
Morehead City, NC
*New Orleans, LA
Newport News, VA
New York, NY
*Nogales, AZ
Norfolk, VA
Pensacola, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Port Arthur, TX
Port Canaveral, FL
Portland, ME
Portland, OR
Presidio, TX
Progreso, TX
Roma, TX
Rouses Point, NY
St. Louis, MO
St. Paul, MN
San Antonio, TX
*San Diego, CA
*San Francisco, CA
*San Juan, PR
Savannah, GA
*Seattle, WA
Tacoma, WA (McChord AFB)
Tampa, FL
Toledo, OH
Tucson, AZ
Wallingford, CT
Warwick, RI
Washington, DC
*West Palm Beach, FL
Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, NC
Wrightstown, NJ (McGuire AFB)
*Inspection Stations.
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730 Shortpaid Mail to the United States
731 Computation of Postage Due
a. The postal service of the country of origin identifies and marks
shortpaid mail with a T stamp. Next to the T is a fraction that consists
of the amount of postage deficiency (expressed in its own currency)
divided by the country’s international surface letter price at the first
increment.
b. The receiving exchange office in the United States multiplies the
T fraction by the U.S. First-Class Mail International letter price to
determine the short paid amount in U.S. currency. This amount, plus a
$0.50 handling charge, accounts for the postage-due amount to be
collected on delivery. The postage-due formula is as follows:
c. The receiving exchange office in the U.S. will imprint stock rubber
stamp R-1300-4, Postage Due…Cents, and enter the amount of
postage due.
d. The delivery office will collect postage-due mail in accordance with
DMM 604 and Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures.
732 Shortpaid Letters and Cards From Canada
Shortpaid mail from Canada is marked with a T in a circle with the actual
amount to be collected entered in the circle. No handling charge is assessed
or collected on shortpaid mail from Canada.
733 Shortpaid Items Bearing U.S. Postage
If an item bears U.S. postage, the delivery office must allow credit for its
value when postage due is collected.
740 Irregular Mail
741 Invalid Foreign Postage
A foreign originating mailpiece, which bears invalid postage and is
accompanied by a letter of explanation from the origin postal administration,
is to be rated as an unpaid postal item. Under those circumstances, the
addressee should be asked to (1) pay the requisite postage due; (2) disclose
shortpaid amount
International letter price of postage to U.S.
T
= Postage deficiency in U.S. currency
+ $0.50 handling charge
= Postage due amount
First-Class Mail
International price
X
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the sender’s name and address; and (3) surrender the envelope. After the
mailpiece has been tendered to the addressee, the delivery Post Office
facility should send the envelope (or the entire article, if refused by the
addressee) with the letter of explanation and the sender’s name and address
(if disclosed by the addressee) to the following address:
MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 3216
WASHINGTON DC 20260-3216
742
Stamps Not Affixed
742.1 Marking
Some items of foreign origin do not bear postage stamps, but instead are
marked “POSTAGE PAID,” “ON POSTAL SERVICE,” “SERVICE DES
POSTES,” “TAXE PERCUE” or “TP,” or “PORT PAYE” or “PP,” followed by
postmark. The marking On Her Majesty’s Service or O.H.M.S. is also
sometimes used. Treat this mail as prepaid.
742.2 Parcels Without Postage Stamps
Some foreign post offices do not put postage stamps on parcels. All such
parcels received must be regarded as prepaid.
743 Parcels Addressed Through Banks or Other
Organizations
743.1 Notification of Arrival
If a parcel is addressed to a bank or other organization for delivery to a
second addressee, the Post Office facility will notify both addressees of the
arrival of the parcel and will then deliver it to the first addressee, or hold it if
the first addressee so requests. If the parcel is held, the Post Office facility
will deliver it to the second address only with written permission from the first
addressee, unless the sender has arranged for a change of address. If
delivery to the second addressee involves forwarding the parcel to another
Post Office facility, the parcel will be subject to forwarding postage as
provided in 764.13
. In all cases, electronic record management sites will
scan/enter the mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in
the handheld scanner.
743.2 Filing Authorization
After delivery to the second addressee, the Post Office facility will keep the
first addressee’s written authorization for 1 year, in case of inquiry.
Authorizations will be filed as follows:
a. For insured parcels: with addressees’ receipts.
b. For uninsured parcels: in any appropriate place.
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744 Foreign Dispatch Notes
744.1 Delivery Instructions
If parcels are received at delivery offices with dispatch notes (bulletin
d’expedition) attached, deliver these notes with the parcels. Although
dispatch notes have a space provided for the addressee’s acknowledgment
of receipt, they do not require signature. They must not be confused with
foreign return receipts (avis de reception), which are completed as
prescribed in 753.1
.
744.2 Undeliverable Parcels
If a parcel is returned as undeliverable, the Post Office facility will mark the
dispatch note as well as the wrapper to show the reason for nondelivery and
leave the dispatch note attached to the parcel.
744.3 Dispatch Notes Not Associated With Parcels
Dispatch notes that cannot be associated with accompanying parcels may
be disposed of as waste.
750 Extra Services
751 Insured Parcels
751.1 Identification
751.11 Evidence of Insurance
A number on a parcel is not sufficient evidence of insurance. An insurance
endorsement is also required.
751.12 List of Insurance Endorsements
The following are insurance endorsements that may appear on inbound
insured parcels, depending on the language of the country of origin:
a. Insured.
b. Asegurado or Valor Declarado.
c. Assicurato or Valor Dichiarato.
d. VD or Valeur Declaree.
e. Wertangabe or Wertpaket.
751.2 Delivery
Deliver international insured parcels in accordance with DMM 503 and POM
814.2.
751.3 Indemnity Claims and Payments
For detailed information concerning indemnity claims and payments for loss,
damage, or missing contents for insured parcels, see 930
.
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752 Registered Mail
752.1 Identification
752.11 Evidence of Registration
A number on an item of mail is not sufficient evidence of registration. A
registry endorsement is also required.
752.12 List of Registry Endorsements
The following are registry endorsements that may appear on Registered Mail
items, depending on the language of the country of origin:
a. Certificado.
b. Einschreiben.
c. R or Registered.
d. Raccomandata.
e. Recommande.
f. Registo or Registrado.
752.13 Treatment of Registered Items
All mail registered by the country of origin must be handled in the domestic
First-Class Mail mailstream from the exchange office to the office of delivery.
A signed delivery receipt must be obtained at the time of delivery.
752.14 Treated as Ordinary Mail
Any item without evidence of formal registration must be treated as ordinary
mail. A sender’s registry endorsement on such articles must be crossed out.
752.2 Treatment by Office of Delivery
752.21 Delivery
Record and deliver in accordance with DMM 503 and POM 812.4.
752.22 Mail Unaccounted for After Assignment for Delivery
752.221 General
When a Registered Mail item assigned for delivery is not properly accounted
for, make a record of the available facts concerning the item and file the
report, pending a possible inquiry.
752.222 Inquiries
If an inquiry is received from the sender (see 920), ask the addressee whether
the item was received. If the item was not received, make a full report
promptly to the appropriate Postal Service inspector-in-charge.
752.23 Indemnity Claims and Payments
For detailed information concerning indemnity claims and payments for loss,
damage, or missing contents for Registered Mail items, see 930.
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753 Return Receipt
753.1 Completion of Return Receipt Form
Inbound registered or insured mail for which the sender requests advice or
confirmation of delivery will be endorsed with the words “AVIS DE
RECEPTION” or with the letters “A.R.,” and be accompanied by a light red or
pink card similar to PS Form 2865, Return Receipt for International Mail. The
office of delivery must complete the receipt as follows:
a. Have the addressee or an authorized agent date and sign the receipt
with ink. When signed by an agent of the addressee, have the agent
sign the addressee’s name, followed by his or her own signature.
b. Postmark the receipt in the appropriate spaces on both sides.
c. Endorse the completed receipt “AIRMAIL” and dispatch it as
unregistered mail.
753.2 Foreign Receipt Form Missing
When inbound registered or insured mail is marked A.R. or bears the notation
Avis de Reception but is not accompanied by a receipt form, the delivery
office must complete and attach a pink PS Form 2865.
754 Restricted Delivery
754.1 Inbound Registered Mail
An inbound Registered Mail item, accompanied by a return receipt and
bearing the notation A Remettre en Main Propre or Restricted Delivery,
should be delivered only to the addressee or their authorized agent.
754.2 Failed Delivery Attempt
Failing delivery on the first attempt, a second attempt must be made to
deliver this mail if it is likely this attempt will be successful. If appropriate,
scan/enter the mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in
the handheld scanner. See 770
for the treatment of undeliverable inbound
mail.
760 Forwarding
761 General Procedures
761.1 Items Addressed to Foreign Countries
Items addressed to foreign countries generally will be forwarded to a new
address of the addressee in the country of destination, subject to collection
of redirection charges prescribed by the internal regulations of the country.
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761.2 Forwarding to a Third Country
The original destination country may forward an item to a third country if the
item complies with the conditions required for its further conveyance, and
the extra postage is paid at the time of redirection or the original destination
country is satisfied that it will be able to recover the redirection charges.
761.3 Endorsement Not to Forward
The sender may forbid any forwarding by placing an endorsement to that
effect on the wrapper in a language understood in the country of destination.
761.4 Scanning Procedures
Forwarded items should be scanned/entered into the handheld scanner
along with the corresponding event code.
762 Mail of Domestic Origin
762.1 Addressee Moved to Another Country
762.11 Letters and Postcards
Postcards and unregistered letters that do not appear to contain
merchandise and do not bear a notice forbidding forwarding may be
redirected to the original addressee in another country. Letters and cards are
forwarded without prepayment of additional postage.
762.12 Mail Other Than Letters and Postcards
Domestic mail (Periodicals Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, and Package
Services) addressed to a domestic addressee who has moved to another
country must not be forwarded to another country but must be returned to
the sender. Domestic mail that cannot be returned to the sender because of
an incorrect, incomplete, illegible, or missing return address must be treated
as dead mail and disposed of as provided in DMM 507. (See 762.2
for items
bearing foreign return address.)
762.2 Undeliverable Domestic Mail Bearing U.S. Postage and a
Foreign Return Address
Handle an undeliverable domestic mailpiece that is addressed to a U.S.
addressee and that bears a foreign return address based on its class and
size and shape, as noted below:
a. A domestic postcard: Return to the foreign address.
b. A domestic letter-size or flat-size mailpiece that does not appear to
contain merchandise: Return to the foreign address.
c. A domestic Registered Mail mailpiece that does not appear to contain
merchandise: Return to the foreign address. In case of loss of a
Registered Mail letter after dispatch from the United States, the mailer
agrees to the indemnity payment provisions of 934.2, regardless of the
amount of registry fee paid.
d. A domestic Certified Mail letter-size or flat-size mailpiece that does not
appear to contain merchandise: Return to the foreign address.
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e. Regardless of mail class, a domestic parcel-size mailpiece or any
domestic mailpiece that appears to contain merchandise: Hold at the
Post Office of the addressee. While holding the piece, the Post Office
submits a request for instructions to International Claims, St. Louis
ASC, P.O. Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146. The request must
include the following information:
(1) The names and addresses of the sender and the addressee.
(2) The weight of the item and any extra services.
(3) The nature and value of contents if known.
The International Claims Office will contact the sender for disposition
instructions, completion of the required customs forms, and payment of
additional postage.
763 Items Mailed Aboard Ships (Paquebot)
763.1 General
Mail posted aboard commercial vessels on the high seas may bear postage
stamps of the country whose flag the vessel flies. On arrival at a port, an
officer of the ship must give the mail to the post office of the foreign city. That
post office must cancel the stamps and dispatch the items. If the stamps are
foreign, the Post Office facility must use a special Paquebot postmark or
apply the word “PAQUEBOT” to the envelope in ink or with a rubber stamp.
763.2 Mail Forwarded by Air
Mail to be forwarded by air must be accompanied by International Form
CN 65, Bill. Weight of Airmail Items (formerly AV-2) (similar to PS Form 2710,
Statement of Net Weight of the Airmail), prepared by the ship’s officer,
showing the weight of the items for each destination, including the United
States. The receiving Post Office facility must postmark Form CN 65 in the
lower right section titled “Timbre du bureau destinataire.” When airmail is
presented at a Post Office facility that is not an international airmail exchange
office, the postmaster must transmit the Form CN 65 to the nearest
installation listed below:
INTERNATIONAL RECORDS UNIT
US POSTAL SERVICE
BUILDING 250
JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
JAMAICA NY 11430-9506
INTERNATIONAL RECORDS UNIT
US POSTAL SERVICE
11690 NW 25TH ST
MIAMI FL 33172-1702
INTERNATIONAL RECORDS UNIT
US POSTAL SERVICE
ROOM 216
2850 BAYSHORE BLVD
DALY CITY CA 94013-0015
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763.3 Mail Posted on a U.S. Ship
Mail posted aboard a U.S. ship on the high seas, or aboard any ship while in
a U.S. port, must bear U.S. stamps and is not entitled to Paquebot
cancellation at a U.S. Post Office facility.
763.4 Forwarding Ship Passenger and Crew Mail
763.41 Items That Do Not Contain Merchandise
As an alternative to 762 and 764, unregistered items or correspondence that
does not contain merchandise addressed to crew members or passengers
on board a ship may be forwarded in the international mail, by surface or air,
in one forwarding envelope addressed to a ship or travel agency under the
following conditions:
a. The forwarding envelope in which the items are forwarded should
measure approximately 6 x 9 inches and be supplied by the sender. Do
not put postage on forwarding envelope, but place the following
endorsement in the upper right corner: “THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS
PREPAID LETTERS FORWARDED IN BULK BY AUTHORITY OF THE
VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, U.S. POSTAL
SERVICE. ANY REQUIRED ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE
HAS BEEN AFFIXED TO THE ARTICLES ENDORSED.”
b. The forwarding envelope must be presented unsealed at the mailing
office for a check of its contents. Any additional postage required must
be paid on each of the articles enclosed, as follows:
(1) Articles of U.S. origin. Pay on each article the difference between
the postage already paid and the appropriate international price
to the new country of destination.
(2) Articles originating in other countries. Affix full air postage from
the United States to the new country of destination on each
article enclosed.
c. Place Label 19-A or Label 19-B in the upper left corner of the envelope
immediately below the return address of the sender.
d. The total weight of the forwarding envelope and its contents is limited
to 18 ounces.
763.42 Accepting Employee’s Responsibility
The accepting employee must check the envelope to see that any required
additional postage has been purchased, affixed, and canceled, and then seal
the envelope. The accepting employee must also apply the office date stamp
and his or her initials immediately below the sender’s endorsement
prescribed in 763.41
a.
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764 Mail of Foreign Origin
764.1 Forwarding Within the United States
764.11 Mail Other Than Periodicals and Parcels
Except for periodicals and parcels, items received by surface may be
forwarded within the United States by surface and items received by air may
be forwarded within the United States by air without an additional postage
charge or fee, unless there is a notation forbidding their being forwarded.
764.12 Periodicals
764.121 Periodicals from Canada
Periodicals Mail publications from Canada are forwarded in the same manner
as domestic Periodicals Mail (see DMM 507).
764.122 Periodicals from Other Countries
Periodicals from all other countries will be forwarded, at no charge, for
60 days from the effective date of the change-of-address order. If the
periodical is received after the 60-day forwarding period, the Post Office
facility of original destination address must handle it as follows:
a. If it bears the sender’s request for return, it must be endorsed
“MOVED, NOT FORWARDABLE,” and returned to origin.
b. All other periodicals and any subsequent copies received must be
disposed of as waste.
c. At no time will an address correction notice be provided to the mailer.
764.13 Parcels
764.131 Surface
a. A parcel may be forwarded to the original addressee or to an alternate
addressee at another Post Office facility in the United States by surface
transportation, subject to collection on delivery of postage at the U.S.
domestic zone price.
b. The Post Office facility forwarding a parcel by surface in the United
States must mark the wrapper “POSTAGE DUE,” and indicate the
amount of domestic postage necessary for forwarding and any
applicable storage charges.
c. When delivering a forwarded parcel, the Post Office facility must collect
the necessary amount for domestic transmission, even if the Postage
Due marking is omitted. The customs clearance and delivery fee
described in 712
is also collected on any forwarded, dutiable parcel.
764.132 Air
Forwarding by air must be prepaid.
764.2 Forwarding to Another Country
764.21 Mail Other than Periodicals and Parcels
764.211 General
Items may be forwarded to another country if that country accepts mail of
the classification involved.
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764.212 Method of Forwarding
Airmail letters and cards marked “PRIORITY,” which do not bear instructions
forbidding their forwarding, are forwarded by air without additional postage.
Surface and all other items and parcels are forwarded by surface.
764.22 Periodicals
The provisions of 764.12 apply in the case of publications addressed to
persons who have filed a change of address to another country.
764.23 Parcels
764.231 Forwarding by Surface Mail
If the addressee has moved to the country of the parcel’s origin and no
instructions are given to deliver to a second addressee in the United States,
the Post Office facility will mark the parcel “MOVED,” show the forwarding
address of the addressee, and send it by surface transportation, including
parcels originally received by air, after crossing out the “PAR AVION” label or
other airmail marking, to the appropriate exchange office for return to the
country of origin.
764.232 Delivery to an Alternate Addressee
If the addressee has moved to a third country or if the sender has included
instructions for delivery to an alternate addressee in a third country, the Post
Office facility must hold the parcel and request instructions from International
Claims, St. Louis ASC, P.O. Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146.
Requests should include the following information:
a. Names and addresses of sender and addressee, or alternate
addressee.
b. Weight of the parcel.
c. Whether the parcel is insured.
d. Nature and value of the contents as shown on the customs declaration.
764.233 Undeliverable as Addressed Parcels
If the parcel is undeliverable as addressed and (a) sender instructs that, in
that event, parcel is to be abandoned, or (b) there is no return address or
forwarding address, then handle parcel in accordance with 772.15
and
772.32(c).
764.24 Customs Entry Forms
Detach both copies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Form 3419ALT (see 713.11), affixed to dutiable mail being forwarded to
another country, and treat them as prescribed in 713.32.
764.3 Backstamping
A legible postmark must be applied to (a) the back of letters and to the front
of postcards when received missent and (b) to all forwarded or returned
items.
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765 Directory Service
Foreign mail, except foreign circulars, is provided directory service (see
DMM 507).
Note: Foreign mail bearing letter-class postage, received in quantities,
and having the general characteristics of circular mail, must not be given
directory service.
766 Retention Period
766.1 General Procedure
Post Office facilities must hold international mail items for pickup by the
addressee for 30 days. However, inbound Express Mail Service items must
be returned to sender after 5 days, unless the sender specifies fewer days on
the piece.
766.2 Exceptions
766.21 Refused, Undeliverable, or Unforwardable Item
An item refused or known to be neither deliverable nor forwardable must be
treated as undeliverable immediately.
766.22 Request for Return
Items enclosed with a sender’s request for return within a specified period
may be held for the period specified, not to exceed 60 days.
766.23 Items Conditionally Refused by Addressee
An item conditionally refused by the addressee because of the duty
assessed (see 713.233 for the procedure when the addressee asks that the
U.S. Customs Service reconsider the duty) is held until the customs office
gives a decision on the protest. If no decision is reached within 30 days, the
customs office should be asked to expedite its decision.
766.24 Items Returned From Customs Custody
An item returned from customs custody with advice that the addressee has
not complied with required customs entry procedures must be treated
immediately as undeliverable.
766.25 Request for Delivery to Alternate Addressee
An item bearing the sender’s request for delivery to an alternate addressee
must be held 15 days at the disposal of the first addressee and 15 days at
the disposal of the second. If the alternate addressee is at another Post
Office facility, the item is forwarded subject to 764.1
, and the 15-day period
begins from the day of receipt at the second office of address.
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770 Undeliverable Mail
771 Mail of Domestic Origin
771.1 General Procedure
Items that originate in the United States and are found to be undeliverable in
the destination country will generally be returned to the U.S. sender.
771.2 Exceptions
Ordinary (unregistered) items of printed matter, other than books, are not
returned, unless the sender has requested their return. Parcels whose
customs declaration requests abandonment in event of nondelivery are
usually not returned.
771.3 Endorsements
Mail returned to the United States should bear an endorsement specifying
the reason for nondelivery. The following French and Spanish language
endorsements are frequently noted on returned mail:
Adresse Insuffisant (Fr) Insufficient Address
Insufficiente (direccion) (Sp) Insufficient Address
Parti (Fr) Left (Gone Away)
Ausente (Sp) Left (Gone Away)
Demenage (Fr) Moved
Decede (Fr) Deceased
Fallecido (Sp) Deceased
Murio (Sp) Deceased
Inconnu (Fr) Unknown
Desconocido (Sp) Unknown
Non Reclame (Fr) Unclaimed
No Reclamado (Sp) Unclaimed
Refuse (Fr) Refused
Rehusado (Sp) Refused
Objets Interdits (Fr) Prohibited Items
Objectos Prohibidos (Sp) Prohibited Items
License d’ Importation Manque (Fr) No Import License
De passe le Poids Reglementaire (Fr) Overweight Parcel
En Sus de la Norme (contenu) (Fr) Contents Exceed the Limits
Rezagos (Sp) Return-Undeliverable
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771.4 Remailing of Returned Mail
New postage must be applied to returned items, which are subsequently
reentered into the mail.
771.5 Return Charges for Letter-post Items
771.51 General
Except as noted in 771.52, certain undeliverable-as-addressed mail items
that a foreign postal administration returns to the U.S. sender are not subject
to the payment of return charges. This provision applies to the following
items:
a. First-Class Mail International items (including postcards).
b. First-Class Package International Service items.
c. Airmail M–bags.
d. International Priority Airmail (IPA) items, including M-bags.
e. International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) items, including M-bags.
771.52 Exceptions
Delivery Post Office facilities should collect return charges from the U.S.
sender under the following circumstances:
a. If a returned letter-post item listed in 771.51
bears a short-paid
endorsement that was originally applied by the Postal Service
dispatching exchange office, the delivery office should collect the
amount of the postage deficiency that would otherwise have been
collected from the foreign addressee.
b. If a returned letter-post item listed in 771.51
bears a collection
instruction that was applied by an international service center (ISC),
international exchange office, or the Mail Recovery Center, the delivery
office should collect the “due amount” that is specified on the
mailpiece.
771.6 Return Charges for Priority Mail International
On delivery to the sender, return parcels are subject to collection of return
postage and any other charges, including charges assessed by the foreign
postal authorities. The amount of such charges will be indicated by the
international exchange office, usually on a PS Form 2993, Returned or
Redirected Parcel (label).
771.7 Handling of Returned Parcels
771.71 Refused by Sender
If the sender refuses a returned parcel, it must be disposed of as dead
Priority Mail International.
771.72 Sender Has Moved to Another U.S. Address
If the sender has moved to another address in the United States, the
returned parcel may be redirected, subject to forwarding postage, at the U.S.
domestic zone price.
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771.73 Sender Has Moved to Another Country
If the sender has moved to another country, the Post Office facility must hold
the parcel and request instructions from International Claims, St. Louis ASC,
P.O. Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146. Requests should include the
following information:
a. New address of the sender.
b. Amount of return charges due on the parcel.
c. Weight of the parcel.
d. Whether the parcel is insured.
e. Nature and value of the contents as shown on the customs declaration.
772 Mail of Foreign Origin
772.1 Marking
772.11 Reason for Nondelivery
At the end of the retention period (see 766), or sooner, when applicable,
undeliverable items must be endorsed with the reason for nondelivery (see
DMM 507).
772.12 Postmarking
Apply a legible postmark to the back of return letters and to the front of
return postcards.
772.13 Address
Cross out but do not obliterate the address, and draw an arrow to return
address.
772.14 Method of Return
Undeliverable airmail letters and cards and all First-Class Mail International
items marked “PRIORITY” are returned to origin by air. All parcels and
other items are returned by surface. Any “AIRMAIL” or “PAR AVION”
endorsements or label must be obliterated on undeliverable items returned
by surface.
772.15 Abandoned Parcel
If the sender of a parcel has given instructions on the wrapper or dispatch
note that the parcel is to be abandoned if undeliverable, endorse the parcel
“ABANDONED” (see 772.32
c).
772.2 Dutiable Mail
Detach both copies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) and treat them in accordance with 713.33 and
713.52
.
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772.3 Disposal
772.31 General Procedure
Dispatch undeliverable letters and postcards bearing a return address to the
appropriate exchange office as if they were originating mail. Dispatch all
other undeliverable items to the appropriate exchange office as if they were
originating mail.
772.32 Exceptions
The following exceptions apply:
a. Postcards that do not bear the sender’s request for return and
postcards with no return address are disposed of in accordance with
DMM 507.
b. Ordinary (unregistered) printed matter, other than books, which does
not bear the sender’s request for return, is disposed of in accordance
with DMM 507. Books and registered prints must always be returned to
origin.
c. Parcels with no return address or endorsed “ABANDONED” (see
772.15
) must be sent to the Mail Recovery Center. If the parcel was
assessed duty, detach CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11
) and report it
as an uncollected item (see 713.52) before forwarding it to the Mail
Recovery Center.
d. Canadian Periodicals Mail publications are treated in accordance with
DMM 507.
e. Canadian originating mail of all classifications not covered by a and b
above and not bearing the sender’s name and address must be sent to
the following address:
UNDELIVERABLE MAIL OFFICE
CANADA POST CORPORATION
1860 MIDLAND AVE UNIT 1
SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2M0
CANADA
780 Items Mailed Abroad by or on Behalf of Senders in
the United States
781 Payment Required
781.1 Postage Payment Required
Payment of U.S. postage is required to secure delivery of mail when the
mailing is by or on behalf of a person or firm that is a resident of the United
States and the foreign postage price applied to such items is lower than the
comparable U.S. domestic rate.
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781.2 Handling Charges
Undeliverable-as-addressed mail returned to the sender for which outbound
postage was not paid to the U.S. Postal Service is subject to the payment of
handling charges. On delivery to the sender, the sender is charged the
applicable First-Class Mail International or First-Class Package International
Service price for the weight and shape of the returned piece.
782 Definition of Terms
782.1 Resident
A resident of the United States includes any firm that has a place of business
in the United States or is incorporated or otherwise organized in the United
States, its territories, or its possessions.
782.2 By or on Behalf
A mailing is made by or on behalf of a person or firm that is a resident of the
United States if such a resident seeks or expects to derive economic benefit
or advantage from that mailing.
782.3 Place of Business
A place of business in the United States is any location in the United States,
its territories, or its possessions where a firm’s employees or agents regularly
have personal contact with other individuals for conducting the firm’s
business. For the purposes of this section, a firm whose employees or
agents have personal contact with others for conducting the firm’s business
in different places in the United States for short periods (for example, at
hotels in different cities for 1 or 2 days at a time) is considered to have a
place of business in the United States if the aggregate amount of time spent
in the United States is 180 days or more within 12 consecutive months.
782.4 Agent
The use of a nonexclusive agent in the United States for the sole purpose of
accepting orders and remissions for transmission to a firm in another country
or for the sole purpose of distributing merchandise manufactured in another
country and shipped to the United States in bulk does not by itself establish
a place of business in the United States.
783 Advance Payment Required
783.1 Sample Mailpiece
A sender affected by the provisions in 781 must submit a sample mailpiece
(envelope and contents) from the proposed mailing; a statement about the
number of items to be mailed, the date of mailing, and the place of mailing;
and a check, made payable to the U.S. Postal Service, to cover the amount
of the applicable U.S. postage. The sample mailpiece, statement, and check
must be sent to the following address:
MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5726
WASHINGTON DC 20260-5726
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783.2 Headquarters Notification
Headquarters provides notification of postage acceptance and approval of
the mailing to the sender and to the receiving U.S. exchange office. This
notification permits the items in the mailing to go forward to the addressees
without delay when the items reach the United States.
784 Advance Payment Not Made
784.1 Return or Disposal of Items
Items may be returned to origin or disposed of in accordance with Postal
Service regulations if U.S. postage is not paid.
784.2 Mailings Without Advance Payment
A mailing subject to the provisions in 781 received without advance payment
of U.S. domestic postage is held at the receiving U.S. exchange office. The
exchange office reports the mailing to the executive director of International
Postal Affairs, Postal Service Headquarters. (The International Postal Affairs
office will advise the exchange office to release the mail when the foreign
mailer has paid the applicable postage.) The report must contain the
following information:
a. Title and/or nature of the items.
b. Identity of the sender.
c. Number of items detained.
d. Weight of a single item.
e. Foreign postage paid per item.
f. Country of mailing.
785 Report of Mailings
The receiving U.S. exchange office must report any mail appearing to be
subject to the provisions of this subchapter to the following address:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL POSTAL AFFAIRS
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 1P-906
WASHINGTON DC 20260-4017
790 International Inbound Mail Entry
Incoming mail from foreign mail consolidators or foreign posts must be
entered through one of the five international service centers located in the
48 contiguous states. Mailers must arrange exceptions in advance for entry
anywhere else, including into domestic offshore locations, through contracts
or bilateral agreements with the Postal Service.
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9 Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds
910 Reports Encouraged
Customers are urged to report losses, nondelivery, or mistreatment of mail,
even though there may be no provision for indemnity. Such reports can lead
to improved service.
920 Inquiries and Claims
921 Inquiries
921.1 Definition
“Inquiry” is a general term that includes:
a. Requests concerning the disposition of an item mailed to or from a
foreign country.
b. Complaints or reports concerning the loss, damage, missing contents,
or improper delivery or return of an item mailed to or from a foreign
country.
921.2 Initiating an Inquiry
Inquiries can be initiated for Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) items, Priority
Mail Express International items, Priority Mail International items, and
registered items. Inquiries are not accepted for ordinary letters or M-bags.
Customers must wait a reasonable amount of time for an international item to
be delivered in the foreign country before initiating an inquiry. Customers
must initiate inquiries within the time limits in Exhibit 921.2
.
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Exhibit 921.2
Time Limits for Inquiries
921.3 How to Initiate an Inquiry
921.31 Online Inquiry
To initiate an International Inquiry Online at usps.com/help/claims.htm, the
customer must be the U.S. sender and a registered usps.com account
holder — U.S. senders without a registered usps.com account must create
an account at the beginning of the online inquiry process (see 921.41
). Also,
the customer must do the following:
a. Create an International Inquiry Online within the time limits listed in
Exhibit 921.2
.
b. Provide information regarding the mailing, including but not limited to
the following:
(1) The USPS Tracking number that appears on the receipt.
(2) The sender’s name, mailing address, email address, and
telephone number.
(3) The addressee’s name and mailing address.
(4) The addressee’s email address and telephone number, if
available.
(5) The date of the mailing, weight, postage paid, and additional fees
(if applicable).
(6) A description of the contents.
(7) Evidence of mailing.
(8) Evidence of value.
921.32 Telephone Inquiry
To start the inquiry process by telephone (see 921.42), the customer must be
the U.S. sender. Also, the customer must do the following:
a. Call 800-222-1811 within the time limits listed in Exhibit 921.2
.
Product or Extra Service Who
When to File an Inquiry
(from mailing date)
No Sooner Than No Later Than
Global Express
Guaranteed (GXG)
1
1. The Postal Service does not process online inquiries and claims for Global Express
Guaranteed service. To initiate a claim, call 800-222-1811.
U.S. Sender Only
3 days
2
2. No sooner than 3 days or the scheduled date of delivery.
30 days
Priority Mail Express
International
U.S. Sender Only
3 days
2
90 days
Priority Mail Express
International With Money-
Back Guarantee
3
3. For a list of participating countries, refer to 221.2.
U.S. Sender Only
3 days
2
30 days
Priority Mail International
or Registered Mail
Sender or
Addressee
4
4. Only the U.S. sender can initiate an online inquiry.
7 days 6 months
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b. Provide information regarding the mailing, including but not limited to
the following:
(1) The USPS Tracking number that appears on the receipt.
(2) The sender’s name, mailing address, email address, and
telephone number.
(3) The addressee’s name and mailing address.
(4) The addressee’s email address and telephone number, if
available.
(5) The date of the mailing, weight, postage paid, and additional fees
(if applicable).
(6) A description of the contents and its value.
921.4 Inquiry Process
921.41 Online Inquiry Process
After the Postal Service customer provides the relevant mailing information
and documentation online, the following occurs:
a. The International Research Group corresponds with the appropriate
foreign post and advises the customer of the results by updating the
customer’s online inquiry. For inquiries on Priority Mail International
items or Registered Mail items, customers must allow foreign posts
approximately 60 days to research and respond to the International
Research Group.
b. When the International Research Group determines that an inquiry is
eligible for a claim, it changes the claim status to “Claim Sent for
Review” and emails the customer a notification of a change in claim
status.
c. After the International Research Group notifies the customer, the
Accounting Service Center begins the claims process.
921.42 Telephone Inquiry Process
After the Postal Service customer provides the relevant mailing information
by telephone, the following occurs:
a. The International Research Group corresponds with the appropriate
foreign post and advises the customer of the results of the inquiry. For
inquiries on Priority Mail International items or Registered Mail items,
customers must allow foreign posts approximately 60 days to research
and respond to the International Research Group.
b. When the International Research Group determines that an inquiry is
eligible for a claim, it mails a claim packet to the customer. The packet
includes a letter of instruction on how to complete and submit the
claim by mail.
c. After the Accounting Service Center receives the completed claim
packet, the claims process begins.
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921.5 General Procedures
921.51 Nondelivery
The U.S. Postal Service will initiate an inquiry within the timeframes specified
in 921.2
with the destination postal administration in any case involving a
Priority Mail Express International item, a registered item, or a Priority Mail
International item that has not been delivered. Inquiries are not accepted for
ordinary letters or M-bags. For nondelivery of Global Express Guaranteed
shipments, see 212.46
.
921.52 Return Receipts Improperly Completed or Not Received
If the sender receives an improperly completed return receipt (see 341 for
completion at destination) or if a return receipt is not received, the sender
may go to any Post Office and request a refund of the return receipt extra
service fee. If the sender wants to inquire about the delivery of the article, the
sender must call 800-222-1811 to initiate an inquiry (see 921.1
).
921.53 Priority Mail Express International Items, Registered Mail Items,
and Insured and Ordinary Parcels With Damaged or Missing
Contents
Customers must go to a Post Office to report items that are damaged or are
missing contents. Postal personnel should complete PS Form 673, Report of
Rifled Parcel, in accordance with POM 169.3 or PS Form 2856, Damage
Report of Insured Article and Contents, in accordance with POM 146.112 for
international and/or domestic articles as applicable.
921.54 Wrapper Found Without Contents
921.541 Parcels of Domestic Origin
When the contents of a parcel of domestic origin become separated from the
wrapper, Postal Service personnel should inform the sender in accordance
with the instructions on PS Form 3760, Parcel Search Request.
921.542 Parcels of Foreign Origin
If the parcel is of foreign origin, send PS Form 3760, appropriately modified,
to the addressee.
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922 Claims
922.1 General Description
A claim is a request by a U.S. Postal Service customer for an indemnity
payment that resulted from the loss, damage, or missing contents of a GXG,
Priority Mail Express International, or registered item, or an insured or ordinary
parcel. See 222.61
, 320, 330, and Individual Country Listings for information
on indemnity limits. See 930 and 940 for information on indemnity payments
and postage refunds.
922.2 Filing a Claim
Claims may be filed for GXG, Priority Mail Express International, registered
items, and insured and ordinary parcels as noted in Exhibit 922.2
. Claims
may not be filed for ordinary letters or M-bags. Claims for registered items
and insured and ordinary parcels may not be filed until after an inquiry has
been completed in accordance with the procedures in 921
. Claims for items
that have damaged or missing contents should be filed immediately. Claims
for registered items and insured and ordinary parcels that are lost, or that are
delivered to the addressee in damaged condition or with missing contents,
are payable to the sender, unless the sender waives the right to payment, in
writing, in favor of the addressee. All claims for inbound international
registered items and insured and ordinary parcels received in damaged
condition or with missing contents must be supported by PS Form 2856. If
the addressee does not accept delivery and the item is returned to the
sender, the sender will be the payee.
Exhibit 922.2
Filing Claims
922.3 Claims Process
922.31 Determination of Claim
When there is a determination that an item was lost or has damaged or
missing contents, the customer will receive PS Form 2855, International
Claim for Indemnity.
Product or Extra Service Who
For Information
About Your Claim
Global Express Guaranteed
(GXG)
U.S. Sender Only 800-222-1811
Priority Mail Express
International or Priority Mail
Express International With
Money-Back Guarantee
U.S. Sender Only 866-974-2733
Priority Mail International, insured
or ordinary parcels, or Registered
Mail
U.S. Sender or Addressee 866-974-2733
Note: A U.S. sender in possession of an article in damaged condition or with missing contents
must immediately present the article, mailing container, wrapping, packaging, and any
other contents to a Post Office for inspection, retention, and disposition in accordance
with the inquiry procedures and claims policies. Customers in receipt of an item from
Canada that is in damaged condition or has some or all of its contents missing must
instruct the Canadian sender to file a claim.
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922.32 Evidence of Indemnity Coverage
Indemnity claims for GXG, Priority Mail Express International, Registered
Mail, and insured and ordinary parcels must be supported as follows:
a. If mailed in the United States:
(1) For Global Express Guaranteed items, the original or a copy of
the mailing receipt or a copy of the GXG Air Waybill (shipping
label).
(2) For Priority Mail Express International items, the original or a
copy of the mailing receipt or the sender’s copy of the
PS Form 2976-B, Priority Mail Express International Shipping
Label and Customs Form.
(3) For ordinary parcels, the original or a copy of the mailing receipt
or the sender’s copy of the PS Form 2976-A, Customs
Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72.
(4) For registered items and insured parcels, the original or a copy of
the mailing receipt or the sender’s copy of PS Form 2976-A,
Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72, issued at the
time of mailing.
Note: The term “copy” denotes a replica of the document, such as
a scan, photograph, or photocopy. While a copy is generally
acceptable as noted above, in certain circumstances, the original
document may be required.
b. If mailed from a foreign country: The mailing receipt or the customs
label, the wrapper, and any other markings or endorsements on the
mailing container that indicate how it was sent.
Note: Mailing particulars must also be verified with the country of origin
before a claim can be settled.
922.33 Evidence of Value
The customer must submit acceptable evidence to establish the cost or
value of the article at the time it was mailed. Other evidence may be
requested to help determine an accurate value. Examples of acceptable
evidence include:
a. Sales receipt, invoice, or statement of value from a reputable dealer.
b. Customer’s own statement describing the lost or damaged article,
including the date and place of purchase, the amount paid, and
whether new or used (only if a sales receipt, invoice, or statement of
value from a reputable dealer is not available). If the article is
handmade, the statement must include the price of the materials and
labor used. The statement must describe the article in enough detail to
determine whether the value claimed is accurate.
c. Picture from a catalog showing the value of a similar article (only if a
sales receipt, invoice, or statement of value from a reputable dealer is
not available). The date and place of purchase must be included.
d. Paid repair bills, if the claim is for partial damage; estimates of repair
costs or appraisals from a reputable dealer. Repair costs may not
exceed the original purchase price.
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e. Receipt or invoice of costs incurred for the reconstruction of
nonnegotiable documents.
922.4 Processing Claims for Damaged or Missing Contents
922.41 Customer
The customer must:
a. Present the damaged article, mailing container, wrapping, packaging,
and any other contents received to any Post Office for inspection.
b. Complete all fields on PS Form 2855.
922.42 Postal Service
Postal Service personnel must:
a. Verify that all applicable fields on PS Form 2855 are complete.
b. Prepare a damage report on PS Form 2856, Damage Report of Insured
Article and Contents, detailing the condition of the item at the time of
delivery, and indicate whether or not the item was properly packaged
to withstand normal handling in international mail.
c. Attach the damage report and the documentation described in 922.3
to
the claim.
d. Send PS Form 2855 and related documents, including the customs
label and the wrapper, if appropriate, to the following address:
INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
PO BOX 80146
ST LOUIS MO 63180–0146
923
Disposition of Damaged Mail
Dispose of damaged Registered Mail, insured parcels, and ordinary parcels
for which claims have been filed as follows:
a. International Registered Mail (except Canadian Registered Mail — see
923
b) must be returned to the customer, whether or not the article has
salvage value.
b. International insured parcels, ordinary parcels, and Canadian
Registered Mail:
(1) If the claim is for partial damage, return the article to the
customer.
(2) If the claim is for total damage and the article has salvage value
($25.00 or more), retain the article and the packaging at the Post
Office facility until the claim is settled and disposition instructions
are received from Accounting Services. Provide the customer a
copy of PS Form 3831, Receipt for Article(s) Damaged in Mails.
Endorse the original receipt “Claim Filed [date],” date-stamp it,
and initial it. Return the receipt to the customer. Instruct the
customer to keep the receipt until the claim is settled. If the claim
is denied, the article must be returned to the customer after all
time frames for appeals have elapsed (see 931.3
).
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(3) If the claim is for total damage and the article has no salvage
value (under $25.00), return the article to the customer, or with
the customer’s consent, dispose of the article with the
understanding that the Postal Service will assume no
responsibility if the claim is denied.
930 Indemnity Payments
931 Adjudication and Approval
931.1 When to Be Instituted
Claims for indemnity are initiated upon receipt of a completed PS Form 2855
with appropriate documentation by International Claims, Accounting
Services, PO Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146.
931.2 International Claims
931.21 Indemnity Claims for International Registered Mail, Insured
Parcels, and Ordinary Parcels of U.S. and Foreign Origin
Indemnity claims relating to international Registered Mail and insured and
ordinary parcels of both U.S. and foreign origin are adjudicated by
Accounting Services in St. Louis, Missouri.
931.22 Country of Origin Pays Indemnity
Payment is made as follows:
a. Express Mail claims are paid by the country of origin to the sender.
Payments to U.S. senders will be made by the U.S. Postal Service.
b. Indemnity for the loss of Registered Mail and insured and ordinary
parcels is paid by the country of origin to the sender. Payments to U.S.
senders will be made by the U.S. Postal Service. The sender may waive
the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee. Payment in
such cases will be made by the destination administration.
c. Claims for items delivered in damaged condition or with missing
contents are paid by the country of origin to the sender. The U.S.
Postal Service makes payments to U.S. senders. The sender may
waive the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee. In such
a case, the destination administration makes payment to the
addressee.
d. Claims for items mailed from foreign countries that are lost or that are
delivered in damaged condition or with missing contents are paid by
the origin administration to the sender. The sender may waive the right
to payment, in writing, in favor of the U.S. addressee. In such a case,
the U.S. Postal Service pays the U.S. addressee.
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931.3 Appeals
931.31 Appealing a Claims Decision
A customer may appeal a claims decision by filing a written appeal within
60 days of the date of the original decision. The customer must send the
appeal directly to International Claims Appeals, Accounting Services,
PO Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146.
931.32 Final Postal Service Decision of Claims
If the manager of International Claims Appeals at the St. Louis ASC sustains
the denial of a claim, the customer may submit an additional appeal within
60 days for final review and decision to the Consumer Advocate,
International Claim Appeals, 475 L’Enfant Plz SW Rm 10343, Washington,
DC 20260-2200, who may waive standards in favor of the customer.
932 General Exceptions to Payment — Registered Mail
and Priority Mail International Parcels
Indemnity may not be paid:
a. In excess of the limit prescribed for the insurance or registry fee paid or
greater than that corresponding to the actual amount of loss (except
Registered Mail service), damage, or the missing contents. Allowance
must be made for depreciation or for needed repairs, and in the
absence of purchase receipts or invoices, the contents must be
described in sufficient detail.
b. When an item cannot be accounted for due to the destruction of
service records by force majeure.
c. When the contents are prohibited.
d. For an item seized by customs or any other government agency.
e. When no inquiry or application has been made by the claimant or a
representative within 6 months, commencing with the day following the
mailing of the item. In the case of insured mail with Canada, however,
the time limit may be waived when it is satisfactorily established that
the delay was unavoidable and not the fault of the claimant.
f. For damage that results from the characteristics of the contents — that
is, its inability, due to its nature, to withstand the ordinary incidents of
the contemplated carriage.
g. When full compensation or reimbursement has otherwise been made
by the U.S. Postal Service or by any outside firm or corporation
whatsoever except on a pro rata basis as coinsurer.
h. For sentimental values arising from association. Also, in the absence of
a complete description, the claimant must satisfactorily establish the
ordinary market value at the time of mailing, particularly in the case of
heirlooms or antiques.
i. For an amount in excess of the maximum prescribed for the insurance
or registry fee paid, unless responsibility rests with the United States
and it is shown to the satisfaction of the Postmaster General that the
sender was charged a fee less than that required to cover the amount
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of indemnity desired, through error on the part of the U.S. Postal
Service. On such a showing, the deficiency in fee may be collected
from the sender and postal indemnity paid, within the limit fixed for the
higher fee.
933 Payments for Priority Mail International Parcels
933.1 General Provisions
933.11 Payment of Indemnity
Priority Mail International shipments are covered by document
reconstruction and merchandise insurance in case of loss, damage, or
missing contents. Indemnity will be paid by the Postal Service as specified in
DMM 503.4 and 609, subject to the exclusions in IMM 933.12
.
Indemnity may be paid as follows:
a. For loss, damage, or missing contents, based on the actual value of
articles at the time and place of mailing.
b. To the sender, or to the addressee if the sender waives the right to
payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee.
933.12 Indemnity Will Not Be Paid
In addition to the general exceptions to payment described in 932, indemnity
will not be paid in the following instances:
a. When other countries report delivery of parcels without external trace
of damage or missing contents and acceptance by the addressee or an
agent without reservation concerning the condition of the contents,
and when delivery was made under conditions prescribed by the
domestic regulations of the country of destination for mail of the same
kind or on presentation of a regular postal identity card.
b. When loss, damage, or missing contents has been caused by the fault
or negligence of the sender or the addressee or the representative of
either, such as failure to endorse the parcel conspicuously to show the
nature of the contents or to provide adequate packing for the length of
the journey and for the protection of the contents.
c. When the claimant, with intent to defraud, has declared the contents of
a parcel to be above their real value.
d. For parcels that:
(1) Contain matter of no intrinsic value.
(2) Contain matter that did not conform to applicable postal
conventions.
(3) Were not posted in the manner prescribed. In the event of loss,
damage, or missing contents of mail erroneously accepted for
insurance to other countries, limited indemnity may be paid as if
it had been addressed to a domestic destination — i.e., on the
basis of the indemnity limits for domestic insured mail. If postage
was erroneously collected at other than a parcel price, but the
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parcel was otherwise properly accepted for insurance, indemnity
may be paid pursuant to the general provisions of this section
and the special provisions of 933.2
.
e. For indirect loss or loss of profits.
f. For an amount in excess of the maximum prescribed for the insurance
fee paid, unless full or partial responsibility rests with the other country
and the sender requested full coverage at the time of mailing, but a
deficient and unauthorized insurance fee was collected. In such case,
the sender must be paid for full value, less the amount of the deficient
fee, but not exceeding the limit fixed for the appropriate insurance fee.
g. When evidence of insurance coverage has not been presented.
933.13 Priority Mail International Parcels — Indemnity Limitations
When additional merchandise insurance has not been purchased, coverage
is limited to the actual value of the contents or $200, whichever is less.
Document reconstruction insurance is limited to the actual cost of document
reconstruction or $100, whichever is less.
933.14 Priority Mail International Parcels — Exceptions to Indemnity
In addition to the general exceptions to payment described in 932, indemnity
may not be paid:
a. For parcels containing prohibited articles.
b. For consequential losses, delay, concealed damage, spoilage of
perishable items, articles improperly packaged, and articles too fragile
to withstand normal handling in the mail.
c. When other countries report delivery of parcels without external trace
of damage or missing contents and acceptance by the addressee or an
agent without reservation concerning the condition of the contents,
and when delivery was made under conditions prescribed by the
domestic regulations of the country of destination for mail of the same
kind or on presentation of a regular postal identity card.
d. When loss, damage, or missing contents has been caused by the fault
or negligence of the sender or the addressee or the representative of
either, such as failure to endorse the parcel conspicuously to show the
nature of the contents or to provide adequate packing for the length of
the journey and for the protection of the contents.
e. When the claimant, with intent to defraud, has declared the contents of
a parcel to be above their real value.
f. For indirect loss or loss of profits.
g. When evidence of the value of the ordinary indemnity coverage on an
ordinary parcel has not been presented.
933.2 Special Provisions
The sender may be paid only such indemnity for loss, damage, or missing
contents occurring after redispatch by the original country of address to a
third country, if the country in which the mistreatment occurred is willing or
obliged to pay under any agreement between the countries involved.
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934 Payments for Registered Mail
934.1 General Provisions
934.11 Indemnity Paid by Country of Origin
For registered items, the country of origin pays the sender indemnity for loss,
damage, or missing contents according to 934.2
.
934.12 Parcels Erroneously Accepted as Registered Mail
If a parcel is accepted in error as Registered Mail, indemnity may be paid
under the conditions in 934.2
.
934.13 Limitations to Indemnity Payment
In addition to the general exceptions to payment described in 932, the
following limitations to indemnity payments apply:
a. For loss, damage, or missing contents of an outbound or an inbound
registered item, indemnity will not be paid to anyone in the United
States other than the sender, unless the sender waives payment, in
writing, in favor of the addressee. In such a case, the destination
administration makes payment to the addressee.
b. For a domestic registered item that bears a foreign return address and
that is forwarded under 762.2
, indemnity will not be paid in excess of
the limits in 934.2
.
934.14 Indemnity Paid by Country of Destination
When the sender waives the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the
addressee, the country of destination pays the addressee indemnity for loss,
damage, or missing contents.
934.2 Special Provisions
Regardless of the declared value of a registered item, the maximum amount
of indemnity payable for loss, damage, or missing contents is $39.86.
935 Payments for Priority Mail Express International
935.1 When Authorized
Priority Mail Express International shipments are covered by document
reconstruction and merchandise insurance in case of loss, damage, or
missing contents. Indemnity will be paid by the Postal Service as specified in
DMM 609 and 503 and IMM 222.61
and 935.2.
935.2 When Prohibited
Indemnity for Priority Mail Express International items will not be paid:
a. For delay in delivery.
b. When the contents are prohibited.
c. For any items seized by customs or any other government agency.
d. When no inquiry or claim has been made by the mailer within 90 days
from the date of mailing.
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e. For damage that results from the quality of the contents — that is, its
inability, due to its nature, to withstand the ordinary incidents of
international Express Mail carriage. See DMM 609.
f. When delivery was made under conditions prescribed for Express Mail
items by the country of destination.
g. When evidence of mailing has not been presented.
h. For any reason specified in DMM 609.
940 Postage Refunds
941 Postage Refunds for First-Class Mail International,
First-Class Package International Service, and
Priority Mail International
941.1 General
A refund may be made when postage, extra service fees, or other return
charges have been paid on the following First-Class Mail International, First-
Class Package International Service, and Priority Mail International items:
a. Items for which full service was not rendered.
b. Items for which the customer made payment in excess of the proper
price.
c. Undeliverable-as-addressed items under 771.51
for which return
charges were incorrectly assessed.
941.2 Applications by Senders
Senders requesting postage refunds should submit to the postmaster at the
office at which the items were mailed:
a. An application on PS Form 3533, Application and Voucher for Refund
of Postage, Fees, and Services, in duplicate.
b. When available, the envelope or wrapper, or the portion thereof having
names and addresses of sender and addressee, canceled postage,
and postal markings.
c. Any other evidence of payment of the amount of postage, fees, or
charges for which refund is desired.
941.3 Processing Refund Applications
941.31 Items Originating in United States
When the refund request relates to mail originating in the United States and
there is no reason to believe that the other country is at fault, process the
application as prescribed in DMM 604.
941.32 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States
When there is reason to believe that the other country is at fault, or when the
request relates to mail originating in another country, tell the customer to
have the sender contact the foreign country’s postal service about postage
refund options.
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942 Postage Refunds for Priority Mail Express
International Items
942.1 Who May File
File requests for refunds as follows:
a. U.S. senders of Priority Mail Express International items must complete
the inquiry process (see 922
) before filing for a postage refund. The
customer must initiate an inquiry within 90 days of the date of mailing
by calling 800-222-1811 or going to International Inquiry Online at
usps.com/help/claims.htm
.
b. U.S. senders of Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service items that did not meet the scheduled delivery date
must initiate a request for postage refund no later than 30 days from
the date of mailing by calling 800-222-1811 or by going to International
Inquiry Online at usps.com/help/claims.htm
.
942.2 Conditions
942.21 Priority Mail Express International Refunds
The Postal Service will refund postage of Priority Mail Express International
items only when:
a. The inquiry process has confirmed that total loss, damage, or missing
contents of a Priority Mail Express International item has occurred.
b. The customer has initiated an inquiry within the requisite 90-day filing
period.
c. The postmaster has received verification from the Product Tracking
System (PTS) or the International Research Group that loss, damage,
or missing contents has occurred.
d. The customer has received PS Form 3533, Application and Voucher for
Refund of Postage, Fees, and Services.
942.22 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee
Refunds
The Postal Service will refund postage of Priority Mail Express International
With Money-Back Guarantee service items only when:
a. The customer has initiated a request for postage refund within the
requisite 30-day filing period.
b. The International Research Group received confirmation from the
foreign postal administration that the item did not meet the specified
delivery standard.
c. The customer has received PS Form 3533-GE, Application for Refund
of Postage for Priority Mail Express International With Guarantee
Service.
Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds 942.51
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942.3 Applications by Senders
942.31 Priority Mail Express International Refunds
For Priority Mail Express International refunds, mailers requesting postage
refunds must submit the following items to the postmaster at the office at
which the item was mailed:
a. An application on PS Form 3533 in duplicate.
b. A copy of the mailer’s receipt or the mailing label showing evidence of
the amount of postage for which refund is desired.
942.32 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee
Refunds
For Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service
refunds, mailers requesting postage refunds must submit the following items
to the address noted below:
a. An application on PS Form 3533-GE.
b. A copy of the mailer’s receipt or the mailing label showing the
guaranteed delivery date and the amount of postage paid.
Mailers must submit these items to the following address:
SCANNING AND IMAGING CENTER
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 5212
JANESVILLE WI 53547-5212
942.4
Processing of Refund
Priority Mail Express International postage refund requests are processed
under DMM 604. The mailer must complete Part I of PS Form 3533 in
duplicate and submit it, along with the original customer copy of the mailing
label (Label 11-B, Express Mail Post Office to Addressee), to any Post Office
facility. Refund requests for Priority Mail Express International With Money-
Back Guarantee service are processed when a customer submits PS Form
3533-GE with appropriate documentation (see 942.2
) to the following
address:
SCANNING AND IMAGING CENTER
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 5212
JANESVILLE WI 53547-5212
942.5
Unallowable Refunds — Priority Mail Express International
With No Service Guarantee
942.51 Postage Refunds — Priority Mail Express International
Refunds for Priority Mail Express International will not be made for the
following:
a. Delayed Priority Mail Express International items.
b. When the item contained prohibited matter.
c. When the item has been seized or confiscated by customs or any other
government agency of the destination country.
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942.52 Unallowable Refunds — Priority Mail Express International With
Money-Back Guarantee Service
Refunds will not be made for the following:
a. Delivery was attempted but could not be made.
b. The delivery address or postal code was incomplete or inaccurate.
c. The item was detained or delayed by customs or any other government
or law enforcement agency of the destination country.
d. The item had to be forwarded to another address.
e. Delay resulted from any defect or characteristic due to the nature of the
shipment, even if known to USPS at acceptance.
f. The item was delayed by any circumstance beyond the control of
USPS and the foreign postal administration, acts of God, force
majeure, terrorist activities, strikes, labor actions, war, insurrection, or
civil disobedience.
g. The item was held by customs at origin or destination for more than
24 hours. If the item was held by customs for less than 24 hours, the
guarantee may be adjusted to account for the delay by customs.
h. The item was not deposited at a designated USPS mail facility.
942.53 Consequential Damages
USPS is not liable for consequential or special damages or other indirect
loss. Consequential damage or loss includes but is not limited to loss of
income, profit, interest, markets, and use of contents. See DMM 609 and 503
and IMM 221.3 and 935.2 for limitations of indemnity coverage.
943 Processing Refund Applications
943.1 Items Originating in the United States
Requests for refunds for ordinary letters and for Registered Mail, Priority Mail
International, Priority Mail Express International, and Priority Mail Express
International With Money-Back Guarantee service originating in the United
States are handled as follows:
a. If there is no reason to believe that the other country is at fault, process
the application under DMM 604.
b. If there is reason to believe a registered, insured, or ordinary parcel
originating in the United States was returned in error, or if the parcel
was returned with no annotation showing reason for return, call
800-222-1811 to initiate an inquiry.
c. Customers whose Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service did not meet the guaranteed delivery date must call
800-222-1811 within 30 days of the date of mailing to request a
postage refund form (PS Form 3533-GE).
943.2 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States
When there is reason to believe that the other country is at fault, or when the
request relates to mail originating in another country, have the customer
contact the sender to start an inquiry with the foreign country’s postal
service.
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Country Name Page Number Country Name Page Number
Index of Countries and Localities
Postage prices and other mailing conditions for the countries and localities listed below appear in
the Individual Country Listings (ICLs). Localities that are not listed separately in the ICLs under
their own heading are listed with the country identified in parentheses. Page numbers are provided
for easy reference for countries that have an Individual Country Listing. For the conditions of
mailing for U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories, see DMM 608.
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Admiralty Islands (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Aitutaki, Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Ajman (United Arab Emirates). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Aland Island (Finland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Albania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Alberta (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Alderney (Channel Islands) (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Alhucemas (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Alofi Island (New Caledonia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
American Samoa, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Andaman Islands (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Andorra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Angola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Anguilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Anjouan (Comoros) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Annobon Island (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Antigua and Barbuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Armenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Aruba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Ascension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Astypalaia (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Atafu (Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
Atiu, Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Avarua (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Azerbaijan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Azores (Portugal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632
Bahamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Balearic Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Balochistan (Pakistan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Banks Island (Vanuatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753
Barbados . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Barthelemy (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Belarus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Belgium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Benin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Bermuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Bhutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Bismark Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Bolivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Bora Bora (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Borneo (Indonesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Bosnia-Herzegovina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Bougainville (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Bourbon (Reunion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637
Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
British Columbia (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
British Guiana (Guyana) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
British Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Brunei Darussalam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Buka (Papua New Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Bulgaria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Burkina Faso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Burma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Burundi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735
Cambodia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Cameroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Canary Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Canton Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Cape Verde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Cayman Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Central African Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Ceuta (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Ceylon (Sri Lanka) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 694
Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Chaferinas Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Chalki (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney,
and Sark) (United Kingdom). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Chile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
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Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Christmas Island (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Christmas Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Chuuk, Micronesia, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Cocos Island (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Colombia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Comoros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Congo, Democratic Republic of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Congo, Republic of the. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Corisco Island (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Corsica (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Cote d’Ivoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Crete (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Croatia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Cumino Island (Malta). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Curacao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Cyjrenaica (Libya) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Czech Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Dahomey (Benin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Damao (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Danger Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Denmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Desirade Island (Guadeloupe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Diu (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Djibouti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Dodecanese Islands (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Doha (Qatar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635
Dominica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Dominican Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
East Timor (Timor-Leste) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716
Ebeye, Marshall Islands, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Ecuador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Eire (Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
El Salvador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Ellice Islands (Tuvalu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737
Elobey Islands (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Enderbury Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
England (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Equatorial Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Eritrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Eswatini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Ethiopia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Fakaofo (Samoa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
Falkland Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Fanning Island (Kiribati) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Faroe Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Fernando Po (Equatorial Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Fezzan (Libya) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Formosa (Taiwan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708
France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
French Guiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
French Oceania (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
French Polynesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
French West Indies (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
French West Indies (Martinique) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Friendly Islands (Tonga). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720
Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Futuna (Wallis and Futuna Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762
Gabon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Gambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Gambier (French Polynesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Georgia, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Ghana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Gilbert Islands (Kiribati) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Goa (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Gozo Island (Malta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Grand Comoro (Comoros) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Great Britain (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Greenland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Grenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
Grenadines (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) . . . . . . . . . 654
Guadeloupe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Guam, United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Guatemala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Guernsey (Channel Islands) (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . 746
Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Guinea-Bissau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Guyana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
Hainan Island (China). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Hashemite Kingdom (Jordan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Hervey, Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Hivaoa (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Holland (Netherlands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592
Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Huahine (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Huan Island (New Caledonia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
Hungary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
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Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Iran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Iraq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489
Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
Irian Barat (Indonesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Isle of Man (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Isle of Pines (New Caledonia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
Isle of Pines, West Indies (Cuba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494
Issas (Djibouti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497
Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Jamaica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Jersey (Channel Islands) (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Johore (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Kalymnos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Kampuchea (Cambodia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Karpathos (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Kassos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Kastellorizon (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Kazakhstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Kedah (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Keeling Islands (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Kelantan (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510
Kingshill, US Virgin Islands, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Kiribati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
(North Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Korea, Republic of (South Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Koror (Palau), United States (Domestic Mail) . . . .See DMM 608
Kos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Kosovo, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Kosrae, Micronesia, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Kowloon (Hong Kong). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Kuwait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Kyrgyzstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
Labrador (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Labuan (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Laos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526
Latvia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529
Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532
Leipsos (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Leros (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Les Saints Island (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Lesotho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534
Liberia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Libya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Liechtenstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
Lithuania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Lord Howe Island (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Loyalty Islands (New Caledonia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546
Macao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Macau (Macao) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Madagascar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Madeira Islands (Portugal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632
Majuro, Marshall Islands, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Malacca (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Malawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Maldives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558
Mali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Manahiki (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Manchuria (China) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Manitoba (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Manua Islands, American Samoa,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Marie Galante (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Marshall Islands, Republic of the,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Martinique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Mauritania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567
Mauritius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Mayotte (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Melilla (Spain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
Micronesia, Federated States of,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Miquelon (Saint Pierre and Miquelon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 652
Moheli (Comoros). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Moldova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
Monaco (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Mongolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576
Montenegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 578
Montserrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580
Moorea (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Morocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582
Mozambique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584
Muscat (Oman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
Myanmar (Burma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Namibia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Nansil Islands (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Nauru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588
Negri Sembilan (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Nepal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590
Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592
Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648
New Britain (Papua New Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
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New Brunswick (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
New Caledonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
New Hanover (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
New Hebrides (Vanuatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753
New Ireland (Papua New Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
New South Wales (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Newfoundland (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Nicaragua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
Niger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
Nigeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604
Nissiros (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Niue (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Norfolk Island (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
North Borneo (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
North Korea (Korea, Democratic People’s
Republic of). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
North Macedonia, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606
Northern Ireland (United Kingdom). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Northwest Territory (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
Nova Scotia (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Nukahiva (French Polynesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Nukunonu (Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
Ocean Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Okinawa (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Oman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
Ontario (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Pago Pago, American Samoa, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Pahang (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
Palau, United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Palmerston, Avarua (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Panama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616
Papua New Guinea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
Paraguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620
Parry, Cook Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Patmos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Pemba (Tanzania) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
Penang (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Penghu Islands (Taiwan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708
Penon de Velez de la Gomera (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Penrhyn, Tongareva (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Perak (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Perlis (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Persia (Iran) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622
Pescadores Islands (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708
Petite Terre (Guadeloupe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625
Pitcairn Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628
Pohnpei, Micronesia, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630
Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632
Prince Edward Island (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Puerto Rico, United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . See DMM 608
Pukapuka (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635
Quebec (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Queensland (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Quemoy (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708
Raiatea (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Rakaanga (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Rapa (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Rarotonga, Cook Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Ras al Kaimah (United Arab Emirates). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Redonda (Antigua and Barbuda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Reunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637
Rio Muni (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Rodos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Rodrigues (Mauritius). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Romania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 639
Rota, Northern Mariana Islands,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641
Rwanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644
Saba (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Sabah (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Saint Barthelemy (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Saint Bartholomew (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Saint Helena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646
Saint John, US Virgin Islands,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Saint Kitts and Nevis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648
Saint Lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650
Saint Martin (French) (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Saint Pierre and Miquelon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 652
Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 654
Sainte Marie de Madagascar (Madagascar) . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Salvador (El Salvador) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
Samoa, American, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
San Marino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658
Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684
Sao Tome and Principe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661
Sarawak (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Sark (Channel Islands) (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
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Country Name Page Number Country Name Page Number
Saskatchewan (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Saudi Arabia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663
Savage Island, Niue (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Savaii Island (Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
Scotland (United Kingdom). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Seberang Perai (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Selangor (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Senegal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666
Serbia, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 668
Seychelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671
Sharja (United Arab Emirates). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Shikoku (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Sierra Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673
Sikkim (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479
Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675
Sint Eustatius (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) . . . . . . . . 328
Sint Maarten (Dutch). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677
Slovak Republic (Slovakia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679
Slovenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682
Society Islands (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Solomon Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684
Somali Democratic Republic (Somalia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 686
Somalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 686
Somaliland (Somalia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 686
South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687
South Australia (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
South Georgia (Falkland Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
South Korea (Korea, Republic of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
South Sudan, Republic of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 689
Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Spitzbergen (Norway) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 694
Sudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 696
Suriname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698
Suwarrow Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Swain’s Island, American Samoa,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Swan Islands (Honduras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
Swaziland (Eswatini) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Sweden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
Symi (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706
Tahaa (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Tahiti (French Polynesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708
Tajikistan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710
Tanzania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
Tasmania (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Tchad (Chad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
Thursday Island (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Tibet (China). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Tilos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Timor (Indonesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716
Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722
Togo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718
Tokelau (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Tonga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720
Tongareva (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Tori Shima (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Torres Island (Vanuatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753
Trans-Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom (Jordan). . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Transkei (South Africa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687
Trengganu (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Trinidad and Tobago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722
Tripolitania (Libya) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Tristan da Cunha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724
Trucial States (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Tuamotou (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Tubuai (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726
Turkiye, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729
Turkmenistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732
Turks and Caicos Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735
Tutuila Island, American Samoa,
United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Tuvalu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737
Uganda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 739
Ukraine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 741
Umm al Quaiwain (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
Umm Said (Qatar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635
United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . . . . 746
United Nations, New York, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Upolu Island (Samoa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656
Uruguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 749
Uzbekistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 751
Vanuatu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753
Vatican City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755
Venezuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757
Victoria (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759
Virgin Islands (British). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Virgin Islands (US), United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608
Wales (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746
Wallis and Futuna Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762
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Wellesley, Province (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
West New Guinea (Indonesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Western Australia (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Yap, Micronesia, United States
(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608
Yemen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 764
Yukon Territory (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Zafarani Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691
Zambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766
Zanzibar (Tanzania) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
Zimbabwe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768
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Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
Listed below are the countries and their price groups and weight limits for the five principal categories of
international mail. Complete tables of prices are available in Notice 123
, Price List.
n/a = Service is not available.
1
Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes maximum weight: 4 lbs.
2
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Service maximum weights: Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced
Boxes, 4 lbs.; Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes, 20 lbs.
3
First-Class Mail International maximum weights: Letters, 3.5 ounces.; Large Envelopes (flats), under 16 ounces
(the actual weight limit is 15.994 ounces to accommodate Postal Service systems that round to three decimal
places and thus round items that weigh 15.995-15.999 ounces up to 16 ounces).
4
First-Class Package International Service maximum weight: 4 lbs.
Country
Global Express
Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express
International Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail
International and
First-Class
Package
International
Service
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMEI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
Price
Group
1
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
and Boxes
Price
Group
2
FCMI
Price
Group
3
FCPIS
Price
Group
4
Afghanistan 6 70 n/a n/a n/a 7 66 8 6 4
Albania 4 70 3 66 8 3 44 8 4 3
Algeria 4 70 9 44 8 9 44 8 8 5
Andorra 5 4 4 66 8 4 66 8 5 3
Angola 4 70 8 44 8 8 44 8 7 5
Anguilla 7 70 10 55 8 10 22 8 9 6
Antigua and
Barbuda 7 70 n/a n/a n/a 10 22 8 9 6
Argentina 8 70 10 44 2 10 44 2 9 11
Armenia 4 70 3 44 8 3 44 8 4 3
Aruba 7 70 11 44 8 11 44 8 9 6
Ascension n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 5
Australia 6 70 12 66 6 12 66 6 3 12
Austria 5 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 9
Azerbaijan 4 70 3 70 8 3 70 8 4 3
Bahamas 7 70 10 22 8 10 22 8 9 6
Bahrain 6 70 6 44 8 6 44 8 8 4
Bangladesh 6 70 6 44 8 6 44 8 6 4
Barbados 7 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Belarus 4 70 3 44 8 3 66 8 4 3
Belgium 3 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 9
Belize 8 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Benin 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Bermuda 7 70 10 44 8 10 44 8 9 6
Bhutan 6 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 6 4
Bolivia 8 70 11 66 8 n/a n/a n/a 9 6
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Bonaire, Sint
Eustatius, and
Saba 7 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Bosnia-
Herzegovina 4 70 3 66 8 3 44 8 4 3
Botswana 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Brazil 8 70 13 66 2 13 66 2 9 13
British Virgin
Islands 7 70 n/a n/a n/a 10 44 8 9 6
Brunei Darussalam 4 70 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Bulgaria 4 70 3 66 8 3 70 8 4 3
Burkina Faso 4 70 9 70 8 9 66 8 7 5
Burma (Myanmar) n/a n/a 6 44 8 6 22 8 6 4
Burundi 4 70 8 66 8 8 66 8 7 5
Cambodia
(Kampuchea) 8 70 6 66 8 6 66 8 6 4
Cameroon 4 70 9 44 8 9 66 8 7 5
Canada 1 70 1 66 1 1 66 1 1 1
Cape Verde 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Cayman Islands 7 70 11 44 8 11 44 8 9 6
Central African
Republic n/a n/a 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Chad 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Chile 8 70 11 66 2 11 44 2 9 11
China 6 70 14 66 3 14 66 3 3 14
Colombia 8 70 10 44 2 10 66 2 9 6
Comoros n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 44 8 7 5
Congo,
Democratic
Republic of the 4 66 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Congo, Republic
of the 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Costa Rica 8 70 11 66 8 11 66 8 9 6
Cote d’Ivoire
(Ivory Coast) 4 70 8 66 8 8 66 8 7 5
Croatia 4 70 3 66 8 3 66 8 4 8
Cuba n/a n/a 11 22 8 11 22 8 9 6
Curacao 7 70 11 66 8 11 44 8 9 6
Cyprus 6 70 7 70 8 7 70 8 4 4
Czech Republic 4 70 3 70 8 3 70 8 4 7
Denmark 5 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 9
Djibouti 4 70 9 44 8 9 44 8 7 5
Dominica 7 70 11 44 8 11 44 8 9 6
Dominican
Republic 7 70 11 66 2 11 44 2 9 6
Ecuador 8 70 10 66 2 10 66 2 9 6
Egypt 6 70
8 44 8 8 66 8 8 5
El Salvador 8 70 11 66 8 11 44 8 9 6
Country
Global Express
Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express
International Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail
International and
First-Class
Package
International
Service
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMEI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
Price
Group
1
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
and Boxes
Price
Group
2
FCMI
Price
Group
3
FCPIS
Price
Group
4
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Equatorial Guinea n/a n/a 8 44 8 8 22 8 7 5
Eritrea 4 70 9 66 8 9 44 8 7 5
Estonia 4 70 3 66 8 3 70 8 4 9
Eswatini 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Ethiopia 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 8 5
Falkland Islands n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 6
Faroe Islands 5 70 5 44 8 5 70 8 5 9
Fiji 8 70 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Finland 5 70 4 66 4 4 70 4 5 9
France 3 70 15 66 4 15 66 4 5 15
French Guiana 8 70 11 66 8 11 66 8 9 15
French Polynesia 4 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 6 4
Gabon 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Gambia 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 8 66 8 7 5
Georgia, Republic
of 4 70 3 66 8 3 44 8 4 3
Germany 3 70 16 66 4 16 70 4 5 16
Ghana n/a n/a 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Gibraltar 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 4 44 8 5 7
Greece 5 70 4 66 8 4 44 8 5 8
Greenland 5 70 n/a n/a n/a 5 66 8 5 9
Grenada 7 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Guadeloupe 7 70 11 66 8 11 66 8 9 15
Guatemala 8 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Guinea 4 70 8 44 8 8 66 8 7 5
Guinea-Bissau n/a n/a 9 44 8 9 66 8 7 5
Guyana 8 70 11 66 8 11 44 8 9 6
Haiti 7 70 10 66 8 10 55 8 9 6
Honduras 8 70 11 44 8 11 44 8 9 6
Hong Kong 3 70 18 66 3 18 66 3 3 18
Hungary 4 70 3 66 8 3 44 8 4 7
Iceland 5 70 5 66 8 5 70 8 5 7
India 6 70 6 70 3 6 44 3 6 10
Indonesia 6 70 6 66 3 6 44 3 6 4
Iran n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 44 8 8 4
Iraq 6 70 6 44 8 6 44 8 8 4
Ireland 3 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 9
Israel 6 70
4 44 4 4 44 4 5 8
Italy 3 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 9
Jamaica 7 70 11 66 8 11 22 8 9 6
Japan 3 70 17 66 3 17 66 3 3 17
Jordan 6 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 8 4
Kazakhstan 4 70 7 66 8 7 44 8 6 4
Kenya 4 70 9 70 8 9 70 8 7 5
Kiribati n/a n/a 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Korea, Democratic
People’s Republic
of (North Korea) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 4
Country
Global Express
Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express
International Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail
International and
First-Class
Package
International
Service
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMEI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
Price
Group
1
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
and Boxes
Price
Group
2
FCMI
Price
Group
3
FCPIS
Price
Group
4
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Korea, Republic of
(South Korea) 6 70 18 66 3 18 44 3 3 18
Kosovo, Republic
of 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 3 70 8 5 3
Kuwait 6 70 6 66 8 6 66 8 8 4
Kyrgyzstan 4 70 7 66 8 7 44 8 6 4
Laos 8 70 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Latvia 4 70 3 66 8 3 70 8 4 3
Lebanon 6 70 6 66 8 6 66 8 8 4
Lesotho 4 70 9 66 8 9 44 8 7 5
Liberia 4 70 9 44 8 9 44 8 7 5
Libya 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 9 44 8 8 5
Liechtenstein 5 70 4 66 8 4 66 8 5 7
Lithuania 4 70 3 70 8 3 70 8 4 7
Luxembourg 3 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 8
Macao 3 70 6 44 8 6 70 8 6 4
Madagascar 4 70 9 66 8 9 44 8 7 5
Malawi 4 70 9 44 8 9 66 8 7 5
Malaysia 6 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 6 10
Maldives 6 70 6 66 8 6 66 8 6 4
Mali 4 70 8 66 8 8 66 8 7 5
Malta 5 70 5 44 8 5 66 8 5 3
Martinique 7 70 11 66 8 11 66 8 9 15
Mauritania 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Mauritius 4 70 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Mexico 2 70 2 70 2 2 70 2 2 2
Moldova 4 70 3 70 8 3 70 8 4 3
Mongolia 4 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 6 4
Montenegro 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 3 70 8 5 3
Montserrat 7 70 n/a n/a n/a 10 44 8 9 6
Morocco 4 70 9 68 8 9 66 8 8 5
Mozambique 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Namibia 4 70 8 22 8 8 44 8 7 5
Nauru n/a n/a 6 44 8 6 44 8 6 4
Nepal 6 70 6 69 8 6 44 8 6 4
Netherlands 3 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 9
New Caledonia 8 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 6 4
New Zealand 6 70 12 66 6 12 66 6 6 12
Ni
caragua 8 70 10 55 8 10 66 8 9 6
Niger 4 70 9 70 8 9 70 8 7 5
Nigeria 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
North Macedonia,
Republic of 4 70 3 66 8 3 70 8 4 3
Norway 5 70 5 66 4 5 66 4 5 9
Oman 6 70 6 66 8 6 44 8 8 4
Pakistan 6 70 6 66 8 6 70 8 6 4
Panama 8 70 11 66 8 11 70 8 9 6
Country
Global Express
Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express
International Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail
International and
First-Class
Package
International
Service
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMEI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
Price
Group
1
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
and Boxes
Price
Group
2
FCMI
Price
Group
3
FCPIS
Price
Group
4
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Papua New
Guinea 8 70 7 55 8 7 44 8 6 4
Paraguay 8 70 10 55 8 10 66 8 9 6
Peru 8 70 11 70 2 11 70 2 9 6
Philippines 6 70 6 44 3 6 44 3 6 4
Pitcairn Island n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 22 8 6 4
Poland 4 70 3 44 4 3 44 4 4 7
Portugal 5 70 4 66 4 4 66 4 5 7
Qatar 6 70 7 66 8 7 70 8 8 4
Reunion 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 8 66 8 9 15
Romania 4 70 3 70 8 3 70 8 4 3
Russia 4 70 19 70 7 19 44 7 4 19
Rwanda 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Saint Helena n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 44 8 7 5
Saint Kitts and
Nevis 7 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Saint Lucia 7 70 11 44 8 11 44 8 9 6
Saint Pierre and
Miquelon n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4 66 8 4 3
Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines 7 70 10 44 8 10 22 8 9 6
Samoa n/a n/a 7 44 8 7 44 8 6 4
San Marino 3 70 5 66 8 5 66 8 5 8
Sao Tome and
Principe n/a n/a 8 66 8 8 44 8 7 5
Saudi Arabia 4 70 6 66 8 6 66 8 8 4
Senegal 4 70 8 66 8 8 66 8 7 5
Serbia, Republic
of 4 70 3 66 8 3 70 8 5 3
Seychelles 4 70 8 66 8 8 70 8 7 5
Sierra Leone n/a n/a 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Singapore 3 70 6 66 3 6 66 3 6 10
Sint Maarten 7 70 11 66 8 11 44 8 9 6
Slovak Republic
(Slovakia) 4 70 3 66 8 3 66 8 5 3
Slovenia 4 70 3 66 8 3 66 8 5 8
Solomon Islands n/a n/a 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Somalia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
South Africa 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
South Sudan,
Republic of n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 44 8 7 5
Spain 5 70 4 66 4 4 44 4 5 8
Sri Lanka 6 70 6 66 8 6 66 8 6 4
Sudan n/a n/a 9 66 8 9 44
8 7 5
Suriname 8 70 n/a n/a n/a 11 44 8 9 6
Sweden 5 70 5 44 4 5 44 4 5 8
Switzerland 5 70 5 66 4 5 66 4 5 9
Country
Global Express
Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express
International Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail
International and
First-Class
Package
International
Service
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMEI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
Price
Group
1
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
and Boxes
Price
Group
2
FCMI
Price
Group
3
FCPIS
Price
Group
4
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Syrian Arab
Republic (Syria) n/a n/a 6 44 8 6 70 8 8 4
Taiwan 3 70 7 33 3 7 44 3 6 10
Tajikistan n/a n/a 7 66 8 7 66 8 6 4
Tanzania 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Thailand 6 70 6 66 3 6 66 3 6 10
Timor-Leste,
Democratic
Republic of 6 70 n/a n/a n/a 7 44 8 6 4
Togo 4 70 9 66 8 9 70 8 7 5
Tonga 4 70 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Trinidad and
Tobago 7 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Tristan da Cunha n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 22 8 7 5
Tunisia 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 8 5
Turkiye, Republic
of 6 70 4 66 8 4 66 8 4 3
Turkmenistan n/a n/a 6 66 8 6 44 8 6 4
Turks and Caicos
Islands 7 70 10 66 8 10 44 8 9 6
Tuvalu n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 55 8 6 4
Uganda 4 70 9 66 8 9 66 8 7 5
Ukraine 4 70 3 44 8 3 66 8 4 3
United Arab
Emirates 6 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 8 10
United Kingdom of
Great Britain and
Northern Ireland 3 70 20 66 5 20 66 5 5 20
Uruguay 8 70 11 44 2 11 66 2 9 6
Uzbekistan 4 70 7 66 8 7 70 8 6 4
Vanuatu 8 70 7 55 8 7 44 8 6 4
Vatican City 3 70 4 66 8 4 44 8 5 9
Venezuela 8 70 11 66 2 11 66 2 9 11
Vietnam 6 70 6 66 3 6 70 3 6 4
Wallis and Futuna
Islands 4 70 n/a n/a n/a 6 66 8 6 4
Yemen 6 70 7 66 8 7 66 8 8 4
Zambia 4 70 8 66 8 8 66 8 7 5
Zimbabwe 4 70 8 44 8 8 44 8 7 5
Country
Global Express
Guaranteed
Priority Mail Express
International Priority Mail International
First-Class Mail
International and
First-Class
Package
International
Service
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMEI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
Price
Group
1
Price
Group
Max. Wt.
(lbs.)
PMI Flat
Rate
Envelopes
and Boxes
Price
Group
2
FCMI
Price
Group
3
FCPIS
Price
Group
4
Individual Country Listings Afghanistan
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Individual Country Listings
Afghanistan - Belgium
Afghanistan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or
not.
Infectious materials.
Perishable biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Traveler's checks, precious stones, jewelry, and other valuable
articles are admitted only in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Observations
First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service shipments may not contain dutiable
articles.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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272 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Albania
September 9, 2024 273
Albania
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Currency of the Albanian State Bank (Banknotes in lek).
Extravagant clothes and other articles contrary to Albanians’
taste.
Items sent by political emigres.
Literature, publications, and other articles prejudicial to the
State public order.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Photographic films, including plates and paper intended for
photography.
Publications containing obscene or indecent articles.
Radioactive materials.
Used articles.
Restrictions
Hunting arms require an import permit.
Medicines for personal use are admitted provided the
addressee has a medical certificate.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service shipments may not contain dutiable
articles.
2. Priority Mail International service extends only to:
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no
service guarantee on any Priority Mail Express International
item.
2. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no
delivery on Sunday or national holidays.
3. All items admissible in international mail to Albania including
correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are
accepted in Priority Mail Express International. See the
Country Conditions for Mailing for Albania for specific
prohibitions and restrictions.
4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
Berat
Bilisht
Delvine
Durres
(Durazzo)
Elbasan
Fier
Gjirokaster
(Argirokastro)
Himare
Kavaje
Klos
Kolonje
Konispol
Korce
(Coritoza)
Kruje
Kucove
Kukes
Kurvelesh
Lesh (Alessio)
Leskovik
Libohove
Librazhd
Lushnje
Mallakaster
Milot
Peqin
Permet
Peshkopi
Puke
Sarande
Shijak
Shkoder
(Scutari)
Tepelene
Tirana
Vlore
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
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274 September 9, 2024
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments. All items prohibited in
regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International to Albania.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: AL
Areas Served: Tirana
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Algeria
September 9, 2024 275
Algeria
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles made of tortoise-shell, mother of pearl, ivory, bone
meerschaum and amber (succin), natural or reconstructed,
worked jade and mineral substances similar to jade.
Canned vegetables, fish, plums and nuts.
Funeral urns.
Household articles made of tin.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Pictures and printed matter of pornographic or immoral nature,
or which tend to incite crime or juvenile delinquency.
Radioactive materials.
Saccharine in tablets or packets.
Used clothing, accessories, blankets, linen, textile furnishings,
footwear and headwear.
Watches and clocks.
Restrictions
Articles of gold or platinum, jewelry and precious stones must
be licensed by the Algerian Ministry of Finance.
Coins, banknotes, negotiable securities, checks and other
instruments of payment, may only be imported by the
Central Bank of Algeria or approved intermediary banks.
Medicines for human or veterinary use, dietetic products,
serums, vaccines and similar produce; medical, surgical,
and dental instruments and prostheses require prior
approval from the Ministry of Public Health and subject to
the visa of the Central Algerian Pharmacy.
Observations
Import permits or licenses are required for many types of
goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents
are held.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments. All items prohibited in
regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International to Algeria.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: DZ
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Algeria International Mail Manual
276 September 9, 2024
Areas Served:
See the following list for areas served.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Adrar RP
Ain Benian
Ain Defla RP
Ain Smara
Ain Temouchent RP
Alger aeroport Priority Mail Express International
Alger Didouche Mourad
Alger RP
Algiers and suburbs, as well as all main towns of Wilaya
(department)
Annaba aeroport Priority Mail Express International
Annaba Amirouche
Annaba-Menadia
Annaba RP
Arzew
Batna RP
Bechar RP
Bejaia RP
Berrahal (Annaba)
Bilda RP
Biskra RP
Bordj Bou Arreridj RP
Bordj Bounaam
Bouira RP
Bou Ismail
Boumerdes RP
Cheraga
Chlef RP
Constantine aeroport Priority Mail Express International
Constentine Daksi
Constantine RP
Constantine Sidi Mabrouk
Dar El Beida
Didouche Mourad
Djelfa RP
Douera
El Attaf
El Bayadh RP
El-Biar
El Hadjar (Annaba)
El Harrach
El Khroub
El Khroub Djeffal Amar
El Madania
El Oued RP
El Tarf RP
Fouka
Ghardaia RP
Guelma RP
Haasi Messaoud
Hadjout
Haidra
Hamma Bouziane
Hussein-Dey
In Amenas
Jijel RP
Kais
Khemisti
Khenchela RP
Kolea
Kouba
Laghouat RP
Lardjen
Layoune
Mascara RP
Medea RP
Mila RP
Mostaganem RP
MSila RP
Naama RP
Oran
Oran aeroport Priority Mail Express International
Oum El Bouaghi RP
Relizane RP
Rouiba
Saida RP
Setif RP
Sidi Bel Abbes-Sidi Yacine
Skikda RP
Souk Ahras RP
Staoueli
Tamanrasset RP
Tebessa RP
Theniet El Had
Tiaret RP
Tindouf RP
Tipaza RP
Tissemsilt RP
Tizi Ouzou RP
Tlemcen RP
Zeralda
Zighout Youcef
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Algeria
September 9, 2024 277
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Andorra International Mail Manual
278 September 9, 2024
Andorra
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in
PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
Note: A GXG shipment to this country may contain documents only —
non-document items are prohibited.
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments. All items prohibited in
regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International to Andorra.
Reciprocal Service Name: Postal Express
Country Code: AD
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Andorra
September 9, 2024 279
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Angola International Mail Manual
280 September 9, 2024
Angola
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition.
Banknotes, currency (paper money), and coins unless
addressed to the National Bank of Angola.
Books, printed matter, films and drawings prejudicial to the law
of the country.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Roulette and other apparatus for games.
Tobacco.
Restrictions
Patent medicines are admitted only under permit issued by the
Angola Department of Health.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments. All items prohibited in
regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International to Angola.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: AO
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Angola
September 9, 2024 281
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Anguilla International Mail Manual
282 September 9, 2024
Anguilla
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Items are delivered Monday through Friday. There is no
delivery on Saturdays, Sundays, or on national holidays.
2. All items that are admissible in international mail service to
Anguilla, including correspondence, business papers,
printed matter items, and merchandise, may also be
enclosed in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
See Prohibitions and Restrictions under the Country
Conditions for Mailing.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments that are mailed to Anguilla.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: AI
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
a
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Next to mailing label, endorse item
as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice must also be attached to
the outside of all commercial
shipments.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Anguilla
September 9, 2024 283
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Antigua and Barbuda International Mail Manual
284 September 9, 2024
Antigua and Barbuda
(Includes Redonda)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins except when sent in insured Priority Mail International
parcels.
Restrictions
Fruits, nuts, dried, tinned, crystallized or otherwise preserved
fruit must be accompanied by a certificate of origin issued
by a competent authority and testifying that the articles
originate from the U.S.A.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Antigua and Barbuda
September 9, 2024 285
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Argentina International Mail Manual
286 September 9, 2024
Argentina
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious
stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles except in insured
Priority Mail International.
Furs and skins of chinchillas and vicunas.
Radioactive materials.
Radio and television receivers, phonographs and combinations.
Ready-made clothes and fabrics unless they are typical family
presents and have no commercial value.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Restrictions
Bees, plants, seeds must be accompanied by a health
certificate countersigned by the Argentine Consul.
Observations
1. Argentine customs legislation stipulates that in all cases the
addressee must be present to authorize the opening,
checking, and customs clearance of packages. To expedite
the examination of such packages, the sender should write
in a suitable place on the customs Declaration, the phrase
“Peutetre Ouvert D’ Office” (May Be Opened Officially),
followed by his signature.
2. Each commercial shipment must be accompanied by a
consular invoice in duplicate. These invoices must include a
declaration signed by the seller or his representative reading:
“I declare under oath that all the information given in this
invoice is true and the prices indicated are those that
actually have been paid (or will have to be paid). I also
declare that no arrangements have been made that would
make possible any alterations in these prices.” The following
articles do not require consular invoices:
a. Books, reviews, newspapers, printed papers and
scientific and literary periodicals, on condition that no
import duty is payable.
b. New or used effects or articles imported for
noncommercial purposes or not of a saleable nature or
value, intended for personal use or consumption and
which, by reason of their quantity or type, give no grounds
for thinking that they are intended for sale, and which do
not exceed the value above which import duty would
have to be paid.
c. Goods in transit for other countries.
d. Samples without saleable value (unused).
e. Brochures, posters, printed papers, diaries, almanacs,
negatives, photographs, films and other miscellaneous
publicity articles advertising foreign goods or concerns,
which are marked to prohibit their free sale.
f. Spare parts and accessories for supplying or repairing
foreign ships or aircraft in Argentina, if these are
considered indispensable for continuing the journey.
g. Customs, properties and other belongings of visiting
theatrical companies.
h. Goods returned to Argentina after definitive or temporary
export unless a return invoice was explicitly requested
when authorization for temporary export was granted.
i. Educational equipment or materials intended for schools
or scientific research institutes, whether as purchases,
gifts, loans or technical or financial aid, on condition that
the Argentine Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Religion
gives permission beforehand.
3. Used linen and clothing must be accompanied by a
certificate of disinfection issued by a competent authority in
the country of origin and countersigned by an Argentine
consular service. In areas without an Argentine consular
service, a disinfection certificate issued by the competent
authorities is sufficient. The wrapper must be marked
“Disinfection Certificate Enclosed.”
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
‘
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Argentina is $1,000
or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Argentina
September 9, 2024 287
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Argentina.
Reciprocal Service Name: Door to Door
Country Code: AR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 11
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples, microfilm,
microfiche,
magnetic disks and
tapes for
computers,
brochures with
technical
information on
merchandise, and
industrial plans and
drawings.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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288 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Armenia
September 9, 2024 289
Armenia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Explosive, combustible, or toxic materials.
Food that spoils easily.
Narcotics and other dangerous substances.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Photosensitive materials.
Postal items containing securities of any kind payable to the
bearer; traveler’s cheques; platinum, gold or silver, whether
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewels; or other
valuable articles.
Printed and typographic materials and reproductions of
paintings harmful to the interest of the State and to the rights
of its citizens; immoral articles.
Radioactive materials.
The dram (AMD) of the Republic of Armenia and foreign
currencies.
Weapons of all kinds, military ammunition, combat material,
and uniforms.
Restrictions
None furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Armenia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: AM
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
375000 Yerevan
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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290 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Aruba
September 9, 2024 291
Aruba
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles, unless they are sent by First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail
service.
Copper, bronze, or nickel coins.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Importation of arms requires special permission.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Aruba.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: AW
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as DOCUMENTS WITHOUT
COMMERCIAL VALUE.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Ascension
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230)
Not Available
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only) or First-Class Package International Service. Weight
limit: 4 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Australia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Antiquities, art fossils, historical documents, numismatic
material, specimens of flora and fauna, and similar cultural
heritage objects that are significant to a nation’s identity.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (except for jewelry items meeting the requirement
in “Restrictions” below); precious stones (except when
contained in jewelry items meeting the requirement in
“Restrictions” below); and other valuable articles are
prohibited.
Dog collars with protrusions designed to puncture or bruise an
animal’s skin.
Drugs. Additional information is available at www.abf.gov.au/
importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/
list-of-items.
Fruit cartons (used or new).
Fur, including raw, tanned, or processed furs or pelts, and
goods that may contain such fur that are derived from
domesticated cat and dog breeds.
Goods bearing the name “Anzac.”
Goods produced wholly or partly in prisons or by convict labor.
Laser pointers and similar handheld devices designed or
adapted to emit a laser beam with an accessible emission
level greater than 1 megawatt (MW).
Most food, plant, and animal products, including the use of
products such as straw and other plant material as packing
materials.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Registered philatelic articles with fictitious addresses.
Replica firearms, including any article that has the appearance
of a firearm that could reasonably be mistaken as a firearm.
Seditious literature.
Signal jammers capable of preventing or disrupting mobile
telephone and satellite navigation services.
Silencers for firearms.
Tobacco products, including cigarettes and loose-leaf tobacco.
Exception: Cigars. Note: Although Australia also permits
chewing tobacco and oral snuff in amounts up to 3.3 pounds
(1.5 kg), the U.S. Postal Service does not permit these types
of smokeless tobacco in international mail — see 136.4.
Additional information is available at www.abf.gov.au/
importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/
list-of-items.
Untreated wood.
Used bedding.
Restrictions
Airsoft (BB) guns that do not have the appearance of fully
automatic firearms require prior approval granted by relevant
police representatives. The addressee must submit an
application to import the item via the police certification test.
Drugs, medicines, and therapeutic substances such as
antibiotics, growth hormones, kava, psychoactive
substances, and steroids require an import permit from the
Australian Department of Health, Office of Drug Control.
Fish or parts of fish, including all species of bony fish, sharks,
rays, crustaceans, mollusks, and other marine organisms
(but not including marine mammals, marine reptiles, or
toothfish), whether fresh, frozen, smoked, or preserved in
airtight containers, require an import permit from the
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
Jewelry is permitted only when sent as an insured parcel using
Priority Mail International service. In addition, Australian
Customs regulations prohibit importation of jewelry that is
made with ivory or from endangered species, such as snake,
elephant, or crocodile, that does not have an accompanying
Import/Export Permit in relation to the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITES).
Knives (such as daggers and throwing knives), throwing blades,
or throwing axes require written Police Certification (B709B
form or B709X form) from the Australian Police Firearms
Registry.
Meat and other animal products; powdered or concentrated
milk; and other dairy products requires permission to import
from the Australian quarantine authorities.
Permission of the Australian Director-General of Health is
required to import medicines.
Raw forms of beans, grains, nuts, rice, and seeds are
temporarily banned by the government of Australia.
Note: Exceptions include the following: Goods that are
thermally or chemically processed and preserved; fresh
vegetables; oils derived from vegetables or seed; and plant-
based raw materials, such as starch, sugar, and pigment.
Seeds that may be imported — including flower or food
seeds and plant products and seeds for sowing — must
comply with importation conditions or be covered by a valid
import permit (i.e., a phytosanitary certificate) from the
Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the
Environment (AWE) before arriving in Australia. The
Australian customs and border authority requires that the
phytosanitary certificate must include the following
additional declaration: “Representative samples were
inspected and found free from evidence of any species of
Trogoderma (whether live, dead, or exuviae) in Australia’s list
of Trogoderma species of biosecurity concern.” This
requirement applies to items arriving via all mail classes,
including EMS. For additional information, see Australia’s
Biosecurity Import Conditions system at https://
www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/online-
services/bicon and https://www.agriculture.gov.au/
biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-
beetle/urgent-actions.
Observations
Duty may be levied on catalogs, price lists, circulars, and all
advertising introduced into Australia through the mail,
regardless of the class of mail used.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 12
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 97 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Australia.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Australia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post
Country Code: AU
Areas Served:
All except Lord Howe Island and the Australian Antarctic
territories.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 12
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 97 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 12
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business and
commercial papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
microfilm,
microfiche, and
computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
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Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 3
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition, and weapons, including parts and
accessories thereof, and antique weapons that are more
than 100 years old.
Certain books and printed matter which are prohibited by order
of the courts in Austria.
Firearms including parts and accessories thereof, replica
firearms, articles made to resemble firearms, and toy guns.
Foreign lottery tickets and publicity material relating thereto.
Human remains, including organs and tissues. However,
cremated human remains are allowed providing that all of
the following conditions are met:
1. The remains are addressed to either a funeral director,
mortician, or cemetery.
2. The sender obtains official approval from the Austrian
embassy or consulate in the United States.
3. The sender coordinates with the recipient regarding any
required documents.
Live bees, leeches, silkworms, and flies of the family
Drosophilidae.
Live plants and animals.
Restrictions
A filtering facepiece (FFP) mask conforming to the
EN 149 standard for class FFP2 is defined as personal
protective equipment (PPE) and is subject to import
restrictions as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2016/425. This
same regulation is applicable to any other filtering FFP mask
that conforms to similar standards and is intended for use as
PPE (e.g., KN95, N95, GB 2626-2006, KP95, DS2, DL2,
BIS P2, etc.). Consequently, a mailing that includes such a
mask must meet the following criteria:
1. Each FFP mask must include the CE marking followed by
the identification number of the notified body responsible
for quality assurance.
2. Each FFP mask must be accompanied by user
instructions in German.
3. Each mailpiece must include a copy of the manufacturer’s
EU declaration of conformity in German affixed to the
outside of the item — alternatively, the mailer may affix
the Internet address at which the document is accessible.
The declaration of conformity must include the
information outlined in Regulation (EU) 2016/425,
Annex IX.
For additional information, visit the following website
(available only in German): https://www.bmdw.gv.at/
Themen/International/covid-19/FAQ-corona-massnahmen/
Import-von-PSA-waehrend-Covid.html. Austrian Customs
will consider postal items containing noncompliant masks as
wrongly admitted and will return them to the sender.
Articles made of precious metals (gold, silver or platinum) must
be of the fineness required by the Austrian regulations.
Austrian coins, gold coins require permission of the Austrian
National Bank.
Cigars may be imported only by a business that holds a permit
issued by the Austrian government.
Meat and animal products; plants and parts of plants; fruit,
onion and flower bulbs; and other root plants must be
accompanied by a certificate of origin and plant-health
certificate. Shipments containing processed meat products
(salami, tinned meats, etc.) up to a weight of 3 kg (6 lbs.,
9 oz.) when sent to private persons are exempt from this
requirement.
Medicines intended for personal use are permitted only under
an import license.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods, with the exception noted in
entry 4 below. For more information regarding the European
Union’s VAT rules, visit https://ec.europa.eu/
taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-e-commerce_en.
4. Gift shipments valued at less than 45 EUR sent from a
consumer to a consumer (C2C) and marked
“Geschenksendung”or “Gift” are exempt from taxes and
duties.
5. Austria requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Austria.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: AT
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Austria
September 9, 2024 299
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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300 September 9, 2024
Azerbaijan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles for smoking opium and hashish.
Coins; foreign currency; banknotes; credit notes or any
securities payable to bearer; checks; precious metals
(whether manufactured or not); precious stones; natural
diamonds; jewels; or other valuable articles. Azerbaijan will
accept no liability for loss of or damage to such items.
Explosives.
Films containing technology on the manufacture of narcotics,
psychotropic or toxic substances, explosives, or arms or
ammunitions.
Films promoting immorality, violence, or terror.
Firearms, ammunition, cutting and stabbing arms, and other
articles designed for attack or defense (knuckledusters,
stiletto blades, balls of paralyzing fluid, etc.), explosives, war
materiel.
Narcotics and psychotropic substances; articles for their use.
Printed matter (books, newspapers, pictures and other
products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts,
and plans) promoting immorality, violence, or terror.
Radioactive materials.
Rare plants listed in the Red Book of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, antlers, and horns of the species Cervidae.
Restrictions
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or
registered First-Class Mail International items, First-Class
Package International Service items, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Biological and veterinary products used in veterinary medicine
and raw materials of animal or plant origin can be imported
with authorization from the competent veterinary bodies and
State bodies in charge of plant quarantine.
Hunting weapons and ammunition for them require prior
authority of the Ministry of the Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
Medicaments and vitamin preparations require authorization
from the Ministry of Health of Republic of Azerbaijan.
Radio-electronic media and high-frequency apparatus require
prior authority by the Ministry of Posts and
Telecommunications of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Seeds, plants, root tubers, bulk and other plant parts, fruits,
legumes, and fresh vegetables must have prior authorization
by the relevant State body in charge of plant quarantine in
Azerbaijan.
Observations
All mail items that are received within a 30-day period and that
contain merchandise with a total value of up to $1,000 may
be imported free of duty. To assist the customs service in
evaluating these items, it is recommended that customers
attach relevant invoices or statements.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 20 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 68 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Azerbaijan
September 9, 2024 301
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Azerbaijan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: AZ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
370000 Baku
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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302 September 9, 2024
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Bahamas
September 9, 2024 303
Bahamas
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Obscene or indecent articles, books, pictures, printed matter.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Skimmed milk in tins.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Bahamas.
Reciprocal Service Name: High Speed Mail (EMS)
Country Code: BS
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Freeport
Nassau
Paradise Island
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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304 September 9, 2024
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bahrain
September 9, 2024 305
Bahrain
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Cultured, imitation, artificial, or bleached pearls.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
For each item containing goods mailed to Bahrain, include on
the customs declaration form the addressee’s telephone
number. This contact number assists Bahrain Post (the
designated postal operator of Bahrain) in notifying the
addressee when the item has arrived. If an undeliverable
item does not contain the addressee’s correct contact
number, Bahrain Post will leave a notice at the addressee’s
address, and if the item is not collected within 30 days,
Bahrain Post will return it to the country of origin.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bahrain.
Reciprocal Service Name: Barid/Mumtaz Post
Country Code: BH
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
documents,
business letters,
non-negotiable
instruments,
computer printouts,
canceled checks,
periodicals, and
newspapers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Identify contents completely and
state whether import license, if
required, is attached.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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306 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bangladesh
September 9, 2024 307
Bangladesh
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
American cotton.
Arms, ammunition.
Bearer cheques, bank drafts, credit cards, cash, and foreign
currency.
Coffee plants, coffee seeds and coffee beans.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; gold,
silver, platinum, manufactured or not; securities payable to
bearer; precious stones; and other valuable articles.
Hemp.
Obscene books, pamphlets, papers, drawings, paintings,
figures, or articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Piece goods ordinarily sold by the yard or by the piece
manufactured outside of Bangladesh and not stamped to
indicate the length in meters, yards, or fractions thereof.
Quinine, colored pink.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bangladesh.
Reciprocal Service Name: Guaranteed Express Post
(GEP) Service
Country Code: BD
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Personal
correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Bangladesh International Mail Manual
308 September 9, 2024
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
City Postal Zone
Barisal
Bogra
Chittagong 4000, 4100, 4202, 4204–4216, 4218, 4220,
and 4221
Comilla
Dhaka 1000, 1100, 1203–1219, 1221, 1222, and 1225
Dinajpur
Faridpur
Hobigoni
Jamalpur
Jessore
Khulna 9000, 9100, and 9201–9207
Kushtia
Mymensingh
Noakhali
Pabna
Rajshahi 6000, 6100, and 6201–6206
Rangpur
Sylhet
Tangail
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bangladesh
September 9, 2024 309
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Barbados International Mail Manual
310 September 9, 2024
Barbados
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Barbados.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: BB
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Individual Country Listings Barbados
September 9, 2024 311
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Belarus International Mail Manual
312 September 9, 2024
Belarus
Country Conditions for Mailing
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the
Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods”
destined to Belarus require a license and an Internal
Transaction Number (ITN). For a list of luxury goods,
see Exhibit 533. No exemptions are allowed.
The 10-digit Schedule B number must appear in the
HS Tariff Number block on the customs declaration
form for each good exported, reexported, or
transferred (in country) to and within Belarus.
See 534.
Prohibitions (130)
Alcohol products, including ethyl alcohol and alcoholic
beverages.
All weapons, arms and ammunition, and parts and accessories
thereof, or articles similar in construction to civilian or service
weapons.
Articles of cultural value.
Currencies of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian
Federation.
Explosive or combustible substances or other dangerous
matter.
Hazardous waste.
Metalized yarn made with or made of gold thread; ornamental
trimming or woven fabric made with or made of gold thread.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursors, as
well as plants and mushrooms containing narcotics,
psychotropic substances and their precursors of any kind
and in any form, including their fruits, seeds, and spores.
Opium and other substances containing narcotics.
Pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms.
Perishable items.
Photographic and cinematographic films, undeveloped
photographic plates, photographic paper.
Plants and plant seeds.
Precious stones in any form and condition; natural diamonds,
except for jewelry.
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the
printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts, and plans
containing information that may be harmful to the political
and economic interests of the country and to the health and
morality of its citizens.
Radioactive materials.
Substances harmful to the ozone layer.
The government of Belarus has instituted a temporary ban
against the importation of all animal products that are for
human and animal consumption. This includes meats,
poultry, milk and dairy products, feeds, and other animal
byproducts.
Tobacco and tobacco products, including products containing
tobacco or nicotine and those intended for inhalation by
heating or other methods (without burning) and smoking
mixtures of all kinds.
Unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones and copters, except
aircraft used for entertainment without any recording
equipment (including photo and video). Permitted aircraft
must not have automatic flight capability, but must be
controlled remotely by the operator and monitored by visual
observation.
Restrictions
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or
registered First-Class Mail International items, First-Class
Package International Service items, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Canceled and uncanceled stamps may be sent as part of a
prescribed philatelic exchange.
Coins, bank notes, currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry,
and other valuable articles are admitted only in insured
Priority Mail International parcels. Importation of foreign
currency is limited to a maximum equivalent of 200 USD.
Goods ordered online must be accompanied by a pro forma
invoice (an invoice that includes a description of the
enclosed goods and their value).
Medicaments and vitamin preparations require authorization
issued by the Public Health of Belarus.
Veterinary preparations, biological materials, and collectors’
items of animal origin require written authorization issued by
the State Veterinary Inspectorate of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Foods in Belarus.
Observations
1. Depending on the nature and origin, many articles are
regulated and admitted only on presentation of permission
from the authorized bodies in Belarus.
2. As of April 1, 2024, for a postal item sent to a private
individual, the total duty-free value and weight limits are
200 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. For a postal
item exceeding the duty-free limits, the addressee will incur
at the time of delivery customs duties and taxes as follows:
the greater fee of either 15 percent of the value of the goods,
or at least 2 EUR per 1 kg (2 pounds) of the total weight of
the postal item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 26 inches
Maximum height: 35 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Belarus
September 9, 2024 313
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Belarus.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: BY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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314 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
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Belgium
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons, including parts and accessories thereof.
Such items include both prohibited and controlled arms
(subject to a license), over-the-counter weapons and their
accessories, and ammunition. The relevant Harmonized
System (HS) code range is 930100 to 930700. The
designated postal operator of Belgium (bpost) will consider a
postal item containing such items as wrongly admitted and
will treat them in accordance with Belgium’s national
legislation.
Bronze, copper, and nickel coins not legal tender in Belgium,
unless imported for collections.
Commercial shipments containing any form of tobacco,
including electronic or vapor cigarettes that contain nicotine.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Plastic wrap of any kind regardless of its chemical composition,
including biodegradable or compostable materials, is not
allowed on mailed items containing free press, free
magazines, commercial mailings, and catalogues addressed
to postcodes in the Walloon Region (postcodes 1300–1499
and 4000–7999). To comply with the new environmental
legislation in the Walloon Region, bpost (the designated
postal operator of Belgium) recommends that the sender use
paper to wrap such items mailed to these areas. Plastic wrap
is permitted for merchandise, newspapers, and magazines
subject to paid subscriptions to all addresses. Window
envelopes are still permitted, provided that plastic is not the
main component of the wrapping. Parcels are not affected
by this restriction.
Observations
1. Priority Mail International parcels must have a street
address. Delivery cannot be made to post office boxes. A
local telephone number for the addressee should be
provided.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. Import permits or licenses are required for many types of
goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents
are held.
4. Gift shipments for private individuals for their personal use
are exempt from the license requirement provided the value
of the shipment does not exceed 74 EUR.
5. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
6. Belgium requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
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316 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Belgium.
4. Priority Mail Express International shipments must have a
street address. Post office box addresses cannot be used. A
local telephone number for addressee should be provided if
possible.
Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost
Country Code: BE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers
and documents,
and clearances
between financial
institutions.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
computer data
including computer
cards, magnetic
tape, microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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September 9, 2024 317
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Belize International Mail Manual
318 September 9, 2024
Belize - Cape Verde
Belize
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Coins; platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles; coins; or bullion are permitted if
clearly intended for purposes of ornament.
Saccharine and similar substances and articles containing
them.
Tobacco packed with other merchandise; tobacco sweetened
with leaves of other plants.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Belize.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Belize
(Note: Service is available to Belize but not from it.)
Country Code: BZ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Ambergris Caye Orange Walk
Belize City Punta Gorda
Belmopan San Ignacio
Corozal San Pedro
Dangriga
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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September 9, 2024 319
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Benin International Mail Manual
320 September 9, 2024
Benin
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Coins; banknotes; paper money; traveler’s checks; gold,
platinum, silver, (manufactured or not); precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Gold and gold articles.
Gramophone records.
Medals and coins; machinery used for minting coins.
Mineral waters.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Saccharine.
Uncut diamonds.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
2. Postal authorities of Benin collect domestic postage from
addressees for inbound shipments.
3. Parcel service is limited to the following offices:
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Benin is $2,000 or a
lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Benin.
Reciprocal Service Name: Postexpres Benin - EMS
Country Code: BJ
Abomey Cotonou Ouidah
Abomey-Calavi Cove Parahoue
Adjohon Dassa-Zoume Parakou
Allada Djougou Pobe
Athieme Grand-Popo Porto-Novo
Attogon Kandi Sakete
Bimbereke Natitingou Savalou
Bohicon Nikki Save
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Benin
September 9, 2024 321
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Bohicon
Cotonou
Natitingou
Parakou
Porto-Novo
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Bermuda International Mail Manual
322 September 9, 2024
Bermuda
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bermuda.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Data Express
Country Code: BM
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence
and commercial
papers and
documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bermuda
September 9, 2024 323
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Bhutan International Mail Manual
324 September 9, 2024
Bhutan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
In order to facilitate customs clearance and delivery of postal
items containing merchandise of any kind, all items sent to
private individuals in Bhutan from businesses abroad, and all
commercial items, should be accompanied by the relevant
invoice(s). Items that are not accompanied by the
corresponding invoice could be delayed, so it is
recommended that the mailer include on the invoice the
phone number of the sender and the phone number and
e-mail address of the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bhutan.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: BT
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Gelephu
Jongkhar
Phuntsholing
Samdrup
Thimphu
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bhutan
September 9, 2024 325
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Bolivia International Mail Manual
326 September 9, 2024
Bolivia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Priority Mail International service is suspended due
to lack of available air transportation. This
suspension of service does not affect other
international mail categories currently available.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Articles that violate the Bolivian trademark laws.
Books, pamphlets or other printed matter, paintings and
illustrations, figures and objects of an obscene or immoral
nature.
Coins; banknotes; paper money; traveler’s checks; gold,
platinum, silver, manufactured or not; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Counterfeit or illegal currency; advertisements imitating
currency or postage stamps, except for philatelic or
numismatic catalogs.
Gambling devices.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Pocket lighters.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco in any form, cigarettes or cigarette papers or
packaging.
Restrictions
Pharmaceutical and medicinal products must be approved by
the Bolivian health authorities. Senders should ascertain
from the addressees in advance of mailing whether the
medicine they desire to send will be admitted.
Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of
disinfection issued by a competent authority (for example:
Local Board of Health), or must be by a firm with facilities for
disinfecting the articles involved. Senders must endorse the
wrapper of shipments containing used clothing to show that
a certificate of disinfection is enclosed.
Observations
1. A commercial invoice signed by a Bolivian consulate is
required for shipments exceeding U.S. $100 in value. The
invoice must be in the form prescribed by the Bolivian
consular regulations. If senders are not familiar with the
requirements, they should be advised to consult one of the
Bolivian consulates located in principal cities of the United
States. Information may also be obtained from the American
Republics Division, Bureau of International Commerce,
Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230, or any
field office of the Department. No invoices are required for
shipments of lesser value.
2. Import permit is required when the value of a shipment
exceeds U.S. $500.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Enclose a commercial invoice in
each item.
Individual Country Listings Bolivia
September 9, 2024 327
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bolivia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: BO
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230)
Not Available
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only) or First-Class Package International Service. Weight
limit: 4 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba International Mail Manual
328 September 9, 2024
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius,
and Saba
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles, unless they are sent by First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail
service.
Copper, bronze, or nickel coins.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Importation of arms requires special permission.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius,
and Saba.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: BQ
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples and
merchandise with a
value up to
300 SDRs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles with a value
above 300 SDRs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
September 9, 2024 329
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Bosnia-Herzegovina International Mail Manual
330 September 9, 2024
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
The government of Bosnia-Herzegovina has instituted a
temporary prohibition against mailing meats and meat
products and milk and dairy products to Bosnia-
Herzegovina.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
No list furnished.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS
Country Code: BA
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Enclose a commercial invoice in
each item.
City Postal Code
Banja Luka
Bihac
Brcko
Doboj
Gorazde
Mostar
Prijedor
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Zenica
78000
77000
76000
74000
73000
88000
79000
71000
75000
72000
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bosnia-Herzegovina
September 9, 2024 331
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Botswana International Mail Manual
332 September 9, 2024
Botswana
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Butane gas cigarette lighters.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of
mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments,
that are mailed to Botswana.
Honey and preparations of honey including royal jelly,
preserves sweetened with honey, and flypaper.
Prison-made goods.
Used clothing for sale; used boots and shoes.
Restrictions
None
Observations
1. Import licenses are required for many kinds of goods and
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
that the necessary documents are held.
2. Import licenses are not required for bona fide gift shipments
not exceeding 11 pounds.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Botswana.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Expedited
Mail
Country Code: BW
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
(Note: Service is available to Botswana but not from it.)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Botswana
September 9, 2024 333
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Brazil International Mail Manual
334 September 9, 2024
Brazil
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Banknotes; currency notes; paper money; securities payable to
bearer; and traveler’s checks.
Coins; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and
silver; precious stones; jewels; expensive jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Commercial samples that promote tobacco products or
smoking-related merchandise.
Commercial shipments that contain cigarettes, cigarillos,
cigars, loose and packaged tobacco, pipes, and other
smoking devices.
Items whose fragility (due either to nature or inadequate
packing) could cause harm to individuals or equipment.
Medicines whose formulas are not listed in the official
pharmacopeias or not licensed by the Brazilian Department
of Public Health.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Playing cards.
Poniards, stilettos, poniard blades; canes, umbrellas, or any
other articles containing swords, daggers, or guns;
handcuffs, and blackjacks.
Primary educational books not written in Portuguese.
Radioactive materials.
Regulation arms and munitions of Brazil and parts. Air guns.
Reducing tubes and silencers for firearms.
Salted or smoked meat, and other foodstuffs of animal origin.
Seeds and seedlings of coffee, shrubs.
Used consumer goods (see Observation #6 for exception).
Restrictions
Medicines must be accompanied by a prescription from the
attendant Brazilian doctor. This prescription should be on a
chemist’s form, bearing the name, private address or office
of the doctor, his registration number with the Brazil National
Medical Council and a Portuguese translation of the
instructions, as necessary. Postal packages containing
medicaments and not satisfying the above-mentioned
conditions will be returned to the senders or, if abandoned,
treated as undeliverable items.
Postage stamps are admitted only in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Saccharine and other artificial sweeteners for artificial
beverages require permission from the Brazilian Department
of Public Health for importation.
Seeds require prior approval from the Brazilian Agriculture
Department — i.e., Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e
Abastecimento (MAPA). To obtain approval for seeds and
other agricultural items, visit the following website (available
only in Spanish): www.gov.br/pt-br/categorias/agricultura-e-
pecuaria/licenciamento-e-habilitacao/exportacao-e-
importacao.
Observations
1. Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos (ECT) is
introducing a “Fee for Postal Dispatch” with a current value
of 15 Brazilian reals (BRL) for items presented to customs. If
the addressee has not properly paid this fee, ECT will return
the item to the sender.
2. Import licenses are required for many kinds of goods. ECT
recommends that the sender ascertain from the addressee
before mailing that the addressee holds the necessary
documents. A shipment that does not have a required import
permit is subject to confiscation as contraband.
3. The mailer must affix all necessary or relevant documents
including invoices, export/import licenses, certificates of
origin, health certificates, etc., to the outside of the item.
4. Imports are allowed by mail, including mail order catalog
shipments, up to a value of U.S. $500 (U.S. $1,000 for
computer software) without the requirement of an import
license provided the item is not for resale. Shipments valued
at no more than U.S. $50 are duty-free and are delivered to
the addressee; shipments above U.S. $50 can be picked up
at the post office upon payment of import duties. Imports
that are prohibited or subject to special regulations must
comply with applicable Brazilian government provisions.
Identical shipments from the same source to the same
person or address in Brazil within a 90-day period are
considered part of the same shipment and may be subject to
confiscation. Other merchandise that usually enters duty-
free includes items such as newspapers, maps, books, and
magazines.
5. The mailer must fully and accurately complete the customs
declarations, including the landline or mobile telephone
number of the addressee, if available, and detailed
information concerning the contents and value of the item,
such as branded product description, model, serial number,
and value of each individual article within the item. ECT
immediately returns to the sender an item that does not have
a properly completed customs declaration.
6. The importer tax identification (ID) number is required for all
items containing goods. In Brazil, the importer tax ID number
is known as “CPF” (format: 000.000.000-00) for natural
persons and as “CNPJ” (format: 00.000.000/0000-00) for
legal persons. This information must be provided either by
the mailer in the importer reference field of the customs
declaration form or on the commercial invoice, or by the
importer through the Correios website at https://
www2.correios.com.br/sistemas/rastreamento.
7. Shipments that do not indicate the applicable postage and
fees on PS Form 2976-A will hinder the customs clearance
process, causing delays to clear the items.
8. Used consumer goods may only be sent to charitable
organizations that are recognized by the Brazilian
government as being entities which serve the public interest.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Brazil
September 9, 2024 335
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 13
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Brazil.
Reciprocal Service Name: Serca
Country Code: BR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 13
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 13
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise,
merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
documents,
computer data, and
all articles subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include an invoice with all
commercial shipments.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Brazil International Mail Manual
336 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings British Virgin Islands
September 9, 2024 337
British Virgin Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Currency is not admitted in registered items.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
None
Observations
1. The U.S. Virgin Islands are a United States overseas
possession comprised of the islands of Saint Thomas,
Saint Croix, and Saint John. Mailpieces destined for any of
those islands are subject to domestic postage rates, mail
classification definitions, preparation requirements, weight
and size limits, ZIP Code specifications, markings and
endorsements, and other mailing conditions that are
referenced in Mailing Standards of the United States Postal
Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM).
2. The British Virgin Islands are a foreign destination comprised
of the islands of Anegada, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Peter
Island, and Virgin Gorda. Mailpieces destined for any of
those islands are subject to international postage rates, mail
classification definitions, preparation requirements, weight
and size limits, addressing standards, customs form
requirements, and other country specific conditions for
mailing that are referenced in the International Mail Manual
(IMM).
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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338 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Brunei Darussalam
September 9, 2024 339
Brunei Darussalam
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Books, magazines, religious materials, cassettes, and video
tape are subject to clearance from the Controller of
Publications or the Religious Affairs Department.
Observations
1. A license must be obtained from the Director of Medical
Services for the importation of medicines, drugs, and
insecticides, whether consigned to commercial firms or
private individuals.
2. A license must be obtained from the Director of Agriculture
for the importation of agricultural and veterinary products.
The importation of plants, seeds, etc. are subject to permit
issued in advance by the Department of Agriculture.
3. Display both the addressee’s landline number and mobile
telephone number (if possible) and email address (if
available) on the address label or customs form of each item
mailed to Brunei Darussalam.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Brunei Darussalam.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: BN
Areas Served:
The following locations are served:
Bandar Seri Begawan
Kuala Belait
Muara
Seria
Tutong
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include two copies of a commercial
invoice in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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340 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bulgaria
September 9, 2024 341
Bulgaria
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition; explosive, flammable, or other
hazardous materials.
Articles of food and foodstuffs in hermetically sealed containers
unless the contents are visible.
Bulgarian currency except with the permission of the Ministry of
Finance of Bulgaria.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s cheques; platinum, gold, and silver, whether
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewels; or other
valuable articles in uninsured parcels.
Gift shipments mailed by commercial firms.
“Musical” cards (cards that play a sound recording when
opened).
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, anesthetics, or toxic
materials.
Obscene or immoral articles.
Printed matter, photographs, films, sound recordings,
manuscripts, drawings, musical notes, and similar articles,
except single copies for the personal use of the addressees
and not contrary to Bulgarian laws and customs.
Radioactive materials.
Religious materials connected with prohibited or unregistered
sects or organizations.
Samples of merchandise.
Used clothing, footwear, and bed coverings.
Restrictions
Import licenses are required for all commercial shipments, and
for gift shipments if the customs duty thereon exceeds 100
leva.
Medicines must be approved by the Bulgarian Ministry of
Health.
Postage stamps may only be exchanged between philatelists
through the intermediary of the Postal Philatelic Service of
Bulgaria. The articles must be addressed to that service,
which delivers them to the addressees.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
3. Bulgaria requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Bulgaria International Mail Manual
342 September 9, 2024
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Bulgaria.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: BG
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence and
business papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples
without commercial
value and not subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Bulgaria
September 9, 2024 343
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Burkina Faso International Mail Manual
344 September 9, 2024
Burkina Faso
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities
payable to the bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured
or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles
may only be sent in registered shipments.
Observations
First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice is required for merchandise or
merchandise samples valued at more than 5,000 F CFA.
2. Detailed customs invoices of Burkina Faso are required for
Priority Mail Express International items valued at more than
50,000 F CFA.
3. Perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables and all
drugs, are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International
shipments.
4. Merchandise will not be delivered to the addressee. The
addressee must pick it up at the post office.
5. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Burkina Faso.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Burkina Express Post
International
Country Code: BF
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Bobo-Dioulasso
Ouagadougou
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Burkina Faso
September 9, 2024 345
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Burma International Mail Manual
346 September 9, 2024
Burma
(Myanmar)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
All goods manufactured outside Her Majesty’s dominions and
bearing the British Royal Arms or imitations thereof; or
bearing as a mark or label a portrait of any member of the
Royal Family of England.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not);
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Imitation and toy pistols and revolvers.
Money, gold or silver (in bullion) exceeding L5 in value, except
coins obviously intended as ornaments.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Hypodermic syringes or needles may only be imported on
behalf of the Government or addressed to practicing
physicians.
Noninflammable or safety films must be contained in a strong
metal box packed in a solid wooden or thick cardboard
receptacle, labeled very clearly in red “Contains only
noninflammable films” on the outside of each package.
Wireless telegraph equipment, and transceivers and receivers,
require a permit from the Director General of Posts and
Telegraphs; receivers alone may be imported upon
application to the customs authorities.
Observations
1. The following may not be sent as merchandise with First-
Class Package International Service if they are liable to
customs duty: Works of art (including photographs), printed
forms, account books, manuscript books, labels, advertising
matter (except trade catalogs and circulars), picture books,
almanacs, maps, old paper, and old newspapers serving as
packing paper.
2. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses to take
delivery of shipments, including those sent as gifts. It is
recommended that senders inform the addressees of the
contents of shipment prior to mailing, so that they may apply
for the necessary import license.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Burma (Myanmar).
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Myanmar Post
Country Code: MM
Areas Served: Entire territory except those listed below:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Bago Township
Dagon (South) Township
Dala Township
Hlaegu Township
Hlaing Thar Yar (Industrial Zone)
Kalay Township
Kyauktan Township
Mandalay Township
Mawlamyine Township
Mingalardon Township
Monywa Township
Myingyan Township
Pakokku Township
Pathein Township
Pearl Township
Pyinoolwin Township
Shwepaukkan Industrial Zone
Shwepyithar Township
Thalyin Township
Individual Country Listings Burma
September 9, 2024 347
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Burundi International Mail Manual
348 September 9, 2024
Burundi
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; currency notes; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels;
expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Restrictions
Addressees in Burundi are required to obtain special
permission to receive arms, medicines, saccharine and
distilling apparatus.
Banknotes; securities payable to bearer; and traveler’s checks,
up to a total of 50 Burundi francs; are admitted in registered
shipments.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Burundi.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Datapost
Country Code: BI
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location: Bujumbura.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Burundi
September 9, 2024 349
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Cambodia International Mail Manual
350 September 9, 2024
Cambodia
(Kampuchea)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewels; expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
None
Observations
First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Cambodia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: KH
Areas Served: Only to addresses in Phnom Penh
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Cambodia
September 9, 2024 351
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Cameroon International Mail Manual
352 September 9, 2024
Cameroon
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; gold; jewelry; platinum; precious stones; and silver.
Radioactive materials.
Used clothing.
Restrictions
Banknotes, currency notes, and securities payable to bearer
may be sent only as First-Class Package International
Service with Registered Mail service.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Cameroon.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Courrier Service
Express
Country Code: CM
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Bafoussam
Bamenda
Douala
Garoua
Maroua
Ngaoundere
Yaounde
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Commercial shipments must be
accompanied by two copies of the
invoice.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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September 9, 2024 353
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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354 September 9, 2024
Canada
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
An issue of a publication in which more than 5 percent of its
total advertising space is primarily directed to a Canadian
market and which indicates:
a. Specifically where goods or services may be obtained in
Canada, or
b. Specific items or conditions relating to the sale or
provision of goods or services in Canada.
All alcoholic beverages including wines, etc.
An issue of a publication that contains an advertisement
primarily directed to a Canadian market is a prohibited
import if that advertisement does not appear in identical
form in all editions of the issue distributed in the country of
origin.
Articles so marked as to create the false impression that they
were made in Canada, the United Kingdom, or any other
British country.
Commercial tags of metal.
Firearms.
Gold bullion, gold dust, and nonmanufactured precious metals.
Non-refillable lighters or any other lighter that contains fuel.
New lighters with no fuel may be sent.
Oleomargarine and other butter substitutes, including altered or
renovated butter.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Plumage and skins of wild birds.
Prison-made goods being sold or intended for sale by a person
or firm.
Radioactive materials.
Replica or inert munitions, as well as other devices that
simulate explosive devices or munitions, including replica or
inert grenades or other simulated military munitions, whether
or not such items are for display purposes.
Reprints of Canadian or British works copyrighted in Canada.
Reproductions of Canadian postage stamps unless printed in
publications in black and white only and with a defacing line
drawn across each reproduction.
Shipments bearing caution labels indicating the contents are
flammable.
Smoke-making devices for motor vehicles and boats.
Used or secondhand hives or bee supplies.
Vaping liquids containing 66 mg/g or more nicotine by weight.
Note: The U.S. Postal Service measures the concentration
of nicotine solutions by volume rather than by weight, so it is
possible that a product that does not exceed Canada’s
weight restriction would exceed the Postal Service’s volume
restriction. Nicotine solutions with a concentration of
16.67 percent (166 mg/ml) or more, when nicotine is the only
toxic material in the liquid, are classified as “dangerous
goods” (see 136.1) and as such are prohibited in
international mail. (See also Observation 1.)
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or
not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles
may be sent only in insured parcels.
Drugs and medicines must comply with Canadian law.
Eggs for hatching must be packed in new, clean containers and
accompanied by a certificate issued by a veterinarian of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, or one issued by a State
veterinarian and endorsed by a veterinarian of that Bureau,
stating that to the best of his or her knowledge the eggs
come from a flock that is free from Newcastle disease, fowl
pest, or fowl typhoid. See 135.3 for method of packing.
Meat and meat food products must be accompanied by an
export certificate issued by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and labeled in accordance with Canadian
regulations. Exception to these requirements are:
1. bona fide sample shipments weighing less than 10 kg;
2. meat products addressed to a government department or
agency;
3. meat products intended for personal consumption when
they enter Canada in the possession of the importer.
Pet food that contains biologically appropriate raw food or
bones and raw food — such as heat-processed, shelf-stable
pet foods, treats, and compound chews — must be
accompanied by an import permit from the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency and a zoo sanitary certificate from the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinarian
Services. Attach a copy of both documents to the outside of
the mailpiece for review by the Canada Border Service
Agency.
Veterinary biological products including serums and vaccines
must be accompanied by a permit issued by the Veterinary
Director General, Ministry of Agriculture of Canada.
Observations
1. As noted in the Prohibitions section, Canada prohibits
certain vaping products. However, vaping products,
otherwise known as electronic smoking products (i.e.,
electronic products for the vaporization and administration
of inhaled doses of nicotine including electronic cigarettes,
cigars, cigarillos, and pipes, as well as cartridges of nicotine
solutions and related products), that make health claims are
subject to the Canadian Food and Drugs Act (FDA). “Health
claims” refers to any statement that represents the product
as a drug or device under section 2 of the FDA — for
example, a statement that the product will help someone
quit smoking. Vaping products that make health claims
require authorization under the FDA before being
commercially imported, advertised, or sold in Canada. A
vaping product that makes health claims is considered a
prescription drug, and before importation to Canada, it
requires a Drug Establishment License and an assigned
corresponding Drug Identification Number (DIN). For more
information, visit canada.ca/en/health-canada/topics/
licensing-authorizing-manufacturing-drug-health-
products.html. Vaping products with no health claims and no
drugs other than nicotine are not subject to the FDA.
2. Banknotes valued at $100 or more must be put up in a
compact package and securely tied with strong twine before
wrapping. The wrapper must be linen or other strong, woven
material, linen lined paper, or two thicknesses of strong kraft
paper. After wrapping, the package must be again securely
tied or stitched and sealed at the points of closing.
3. The name of the Canadian province in which the office of
destination is located must appear as part of the address.
4. The following must not be accepted for insurance:
Bees, postage stamps (canceled and uncanceled) and
albums in which they are mounted, and parcels addressed
to CFPOs.
5. Canadian Forces Mail (CFPO) is processed through
Canadian military post offices and must be addressed in the
following manner:
a. NUMBER, RANK, NAME UNIT
b. CFPO (NUMBER)
c. BELLEVILLE ON K0K 3R0
d. CANADA
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September 9, 2024 355
Maximum weight limits for mail addressed to members of
the Canadian Forces based outside of Canada (CFPO) is
22 pounds. Parcels for CFPO addresses may not be insured.
Direct sacks of printed matter (M-bags) are not permitted for
CFPO addresses.
6. A letter fully prepaid and bearing the same address as that of
a parcel may be tied or otherwise securely attached to the
outside of the parcel. Stamps to cover postage on the parcel
must be affixed to the wrapper of the parcel. Stamps to pay
postage on the letter must be affixed to the envelope
thereof.
7. Certain types of merchandise must be marked to show
country of origin in the manner prescribed by the Canadian
customs regulations.
8. Goods valued under 20 Canadian dollars are duty and
excise tax exempt. Goods over 20 Canadian dollars will be
subject to the applicable duties and excise taxes. Gift
shipments received by mail that are valued under
60 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt.
9. For all casual and commercial goods valued at or under
1,600 Canadian dollars, Canada Post will collect assessed
duties, excise taxes, and a handling fee from the addressee.
This handling fee is set by Canada Post (see canadapost.ca/
tools/pg/manual/PGcustoms-e.asp). All commercial mail
items over 1,600 Canadian dollars will be held by Canada
Customs and Excise until proper invoice and accounting
documentation is provided by the addressee.
10.The Canada Customs Invoice can be obtained from
stationery, office supply, or printing companies. If mailers are
unable to obtain the Canada Customs Invoice locally, they
should visit the following Web site: canadapost.ca
. In
addition, commercial invoices are acceptable provided that
each invoice has the required information for customs
purposes.
11.Information on Canadian customs regulations may be
obtained from the Office of International Marketing/223,
Bureau of International Commerce, Department of
Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, or any field office of
that Department.
12.Obtaining post code information:
a. Information on Canadian post code directories can be
obtained from:
NATIONAL PHILATELIC CENTER
CANADA POST CORPORATION
STATION 1
ANTIGONISH NS B2G 2R8
Telephone: 1-800-565-4362
Fax: 1-902-863-6796
b. To obtain Canadian post codes for specific addresses,
call the General Information line at 1-416-979-8822 or
access the Canada Post Corporation Web site on the
Internet at canadapost.ca
.
13.Pursuant to the Canada Customs Act and a need to
heighten border security, Canada will deny entry of all postal
items (except postcards) that do not bear complete sender
and addressee information in roman letters and arabic
numerals.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 1
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 1
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 59 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and commercial
documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples and gift
shipments (non-
commercial
parcels).
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
(commercial
shipments) and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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356 September 9, 2024
Notes:
1. Gift shipments (non-commercial parcels) require a sales
receipt, invoice or other documentation to support the
declared value.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Canada.
3. Priority Mail Express International shipments may have a
street address or a post office box address. A local
telephone number for the addressee MUST be provided for
shipments addressed to a post office box address. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided if
possible for shipments to a street address.
4. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Canada.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: CA
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 1
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 1
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 1
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 1
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Exception: 22 lbs. to Canadian Forces (CFPOs).
See Observation 5.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Canada
September 9, 2024 357
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Cape Verde International Mail Manual
358 September 9, 2024
Cape Verde
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry
and other valuable articles.
Medicines and pharmaceutical drugs unless authorized by the
Ministry of Health.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Fresh and frozen fruit; fats and vegetable oils, except olive oil;
tinned meat; fish and preserved fish; and salt require
authorization by the Cape Verde Secretary of State for
Commerce.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Cape Verde is
$1,000 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Value Limit
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Cape Verde.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: CV
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Cape Verde
September 9, 2024 359
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Cayman Islands International Mail Manual
360 September 9, 2024
Cayman Islands - Ecuador
Cayman Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Bees and materials used by beekeepers.
Citrus fruits and plants and parts thereof.
Cocoa; coffee; condensed milk; cornmeal; edible oils; honey
and beeswax; paints; and sugar.
Cotton seed and plants and parts thereof.
Lighters containing butane gas.
Meats.
Radioactive materials.
Switchblade knives.
Restrictions
Electronic items, including cellular telephones, are not
accepted unless they are sent in the original manufacturer's
packaging. In addition, the items must be packed in
accordance with UPU requirements.
Medications must have the name and formula printed in English
on the container and wrapper. Also, medications for
treatments of venereal disease must be accompanied with
directions for their use.
Observations
1. Many types of merchandise require an import permit, which
the addressee must obtain.
2. Merchandise valued over 60 USD, whether purchased or
received as a gift, should be accompanied by an invoice.
Failure to include an invoice could result in delivery delays.
3. Senders must be assured that the addressee has such a
permit or can obtain one if needed.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Mailers must address Priority Mail Express International
shipments to a post office box. There is no house delivery of
Priority Mail Express International. To facilitate delivery,
mailers should include the telephone number of the
addressee on the address label.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Cayman Islands.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: KY
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Cayman Islands
September 9, 2024 361
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Central African Republic International Mail Manual
362 September 9, 2024
Central African Republic
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Coins; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s
checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold,
and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable
articles.
Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to
the countries of Equatorial Africa.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Preserved fish, vegetables and plums not clearly marked with
the country of origin or contained in tins of more than 1 kg.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medical or pharmaceutical products, may only be addressed to
licensed pharmacists.
Tobacco products are admitted provided the import duties and
taxes are paid. The immediate container (box, case or
cigarette package) must be marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale
in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Postal authorities of Central African Rep. collect domestic
postage from addressees for inbound shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Central African
Republic.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Express Poste
Internationale (EPI)
Country Code: CF
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
Bangui
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Central African Republic
September 9, 2024 363
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Chad International Mail Manual
364 September 9, 2024
Chad
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to
the countries of Equatorial Africa.
Perishable infectious biological substances
Preserved fish, vegetables and plums not bearing in large type
the mark of origin or contained in tins weighing more than
1 kg.
Restrictions
Medical or pharmaceutical products, may only be addressed to
licensed pharmacists.
Tobacco products are subject to import duties and taxes. The
immediate container (box, case, cigarette package) must be
marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale in Equatorial Customs
Union) below the trademark.
Observations
Postal authorities of Chad collect domestic postage from
addressees for inbound shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Chad.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Postrapid
International
Country Code: TD
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
N’Djamena
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples and
personal gifts
valued at not more
than U.S. $105.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty
valued at more than
U.S. $105.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Chad
September 9, 2024 365
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Chile International Mail Manual
366 September 9, 2024
Chile
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Beverages and foodstuffs containing saccharine and similar
substances.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
As of July 9, 2020, agricultural goods are prohibited unless
accompanied by proper documentation, such as a
phytosanitary certificate. In accordance with the rules
established by Chile’s agriculture and livestock service —
Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) — Chilean authorities
will seize and destroy restricted goods that lack the proper
documentation. Information on SAG import authorizations
and required documentation is available at www.sag.gob.cl
.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Shipments must be accompanied by commercial invoices
that bear a declaration of origin in English or Spanish, signed
by the mailer, in the following terms:
“Under oath, we declare that we are the owners (or
shippers) of the above mentioned merchandise; that the
prices and other details are exact; that the said
merchandise is a product of the soil or industry of
(country of origin) and that we accept the legal
consequences that might arise through any inexactitude
contained in this account.”
3. Persons desiring to mail shipments should be advised to
consult the addressees in advance of mailing to ascertain
whether their articles will be admitted.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Chile.
Reciprocal Service Name: CAI
Country Code: CL
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Chile
September 9, 2024 367
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 11
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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China
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Animal-derived fertilizer, animal carcasses, animal specimens,
and animal-derived waste.
Animals (live), including mammals, birds, fish, amphibians,
reptiles, insects, and other invertebrates; and animal genetic
materials.
Arms, ammunition, weapons. Firearms and firearm components
(including replica firearms); prohibited knives and edged
weapons; crossbows; defensive chemical dispensers (mace,
pepper spray, tear gas, etc.); and electric stun guns.
Articles in hermetically sealed, nontransparent containers.
Biochemical products.
Chinese currency.
Coins; banknotes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s
checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or not; precious
stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless sent as an
insured post.
Cremated remains.
Cubilose (edible birds’ nests).
Eggs and egg products.
Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Genetically modified biomaterials.
Manuscripts, printed matter, photographic negatives,
gramophone records, films, magnetic tapes, video tapes,
etc., which could do political, economical, cultural, or moral
harm to the People’s Republic of China.
Meat and meat products, including raw or cooked meat
(including viscera), fat, grease, hides, hooves, bones, horns,
animal derived feedstuffs (such as meat meal, fish meal,
bone meal, and whey powder), and animal-derived Chinese
medicinal materials.
Milk and dairy products.
Perishable infectious and noninfectious biological substances
including microbial strains, virus strains, and other animal
and plant pathogens; pests and other harmful organisms;
cells, organs, and tissues; blood and blood products; and
other biological materials.
Radioactive materials.
Radio receivers, transmitters or receivers of all kinds,
walkietalkies and parts thereof; valves, antennae, etc.
Seeds, seedlings, nursery stocks, and other plant propagating
materials.
Soil and organic cultivation media.
Tobacco leaves (except cut tobacco).
Toxic substances.
Used clothing and bedding.
Wrist-watches, cameras, television sets, radio sets, tape
records, bicycles, sewing machines, and ventilators.
Restrictions
The importation of personal articles is limited to those intended
for personal use and imported in reasonable quantities. The
value of the items contained in each shipment must not
exceed RMB (renminbi) 100 yuan and the total value of the
shipment received annually by each family may not exceed
RMB (renminbi) 800 yuan. However, the following articles are
admitted in the quantities/values indicated, and any articles
that do not meet the requirements mentioned below will be
returned to origin or confiscated in accordance with China’s
internal laws:
Observations
1. Items that contain powders, liquids, lithium batteries, or
lithium cells are prohibited for carriage by domestic air
transport within China. Any of these items that are approved
for international air transport and arrive at the initial
gateways in China will be forwarded via ground
transportation to their next destination. China Post will
accept no liability for the delay in delivering these items.
2. As of November 30, 2018, the General Administration of
Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) will
dispose of any inbound mail item that lacks proper customs
information or that the recipient refuses or does not claim in
a timely manner. In addition, GACC will dispose of any item
that it cannot deliver or return (including undeliverable liquids
that fail aviation security checks).
3. Mailers should be aware of the following customs
requirements in China:
a. Items for personal use mailed to China are subject to duty
and tax. However, items imported for personal use are
exempt from duty and tax, if such duties and taxes are
equal to or less than 50 CNY.
b. Items for personal use imported into China (not including
items imported from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
may not exceed 1,000 CNY.
c. When items imported for personal use exceed the
allowed value limit, three outcomes are possible:
(1) The items will be returned.
(2) If Customs determines that the items are not for
personal use but are actually intended for commercial
use, the items will be cleared using commercial
customs procedures.
(3) If Customs determines that the items are actually
intended for personal use, then supporting documents
such as a trade contract, commercial invoice, packing
list, waybill, customs declaration brokerage
authorization agreement, import and export license, or
other similar documentation will need to be provided.
d. If imported items are intended for commercial use,
commercial customs clearance will be applied.
e. China Customs permits only shippers and consignees
that are registered declarants or other registered
enterprises to present items that must be accompanied
by the documents mentioned in paragraph 3c above.
Individuals or companies that are not registered with
China Customs to affect clearance are advised to entrust
the customs clearance process to enterprises that are
specifically registered with China Customs for this
purpose.
Description of
Articles
Qty. or Value
per Item Comment
1. Pocket
electronic
calculator
1 per year The addressee
must submit a
prior request to
Customs.
2. Magnetic tape 5 cassettes
3. Cotton or
synthetic
fabric
10-1/4 yd (10 m) Width must not
exceed 50 inches
(130 cm).
4. Medicines or
materials used
in Chinese
medicine
RMB 40 yuan
5. Philatelic
stamps
100 stamps
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September 9, 2024 369
4. For each item containing goods mailed to China, include on
the customs declaration form the addressee’s telephone
number (mobile number preferred). This contact number
assists China’s customs authority in contacting the
addressee for payment of customs duties and taxes, and it
assists China Post (the designated postal operator of China)
in contacting the addressee to arrange a specific time for
delivery of the item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 14
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to China.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to China.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Express Mail
Country Code: CN
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 14
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence
and commercial
papers/documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
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370 September 9, 2024
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 14
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 3
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Colombia
September 9, 2024 371
Colombia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Cash; coins; bank notes; molds for bank notes; pieces of paper
representing real bank notes or any other bearer bonds;
coinage machines; other articles of value such as platinum,
gold, or silver, whether manufactured or not; precious
stones; jewelry; other valuable articles; and counterfeit and
pirated articles.
Coloring powders and similar.
Documents having the character of current and personal
correspondence exchanged between persons other than the
sender and the addressee or persons living with them.
Fats.
Live animals, and dead animals not stuffed. Exemptions: Bees,
leeches, and silkworms, as well as parasites and destroyers
of noxious insects exchanged between officially recognized
scientific institutions.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Note: Colombia prohibits many types of goods, or subjects
them to an import license; therefore, the sender should
ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether the
contents are permitted and whether the addressee holds the
necessary documents.
Restrictions
New and used clothing is permitted when mailed as
unaccompanied baggage. The words “Equipaje no
acompanado” and the owner’s passport number must be
shown on the address label and the accompanying
documents. Used clothing must have a certificate of
disinfection enclosed.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Books and other printed matter, if valued over $20, require
consular invoices, and the addressees must obtain import
licenses.
3. A commercial invoice, numbered, certified and signed by the
sender, must accompany each package containing books
and periodicals of a commercial nature. In addition, the value
of each item, the number of packages comprising the
shipment, and gross weight must be shown on the invoice.
One copy of the invoice should be sent to the post office of
destination. A note must be made on each package of the
number of books contained therein, its weight and the total
number of packages comprising the shipment.
4. Packages must be addressed directly to the addressee, as
the Colombian regulations do not permit customs entry to be
effected by anyone except the addressee or an authorized
representative.
5. Each shipment valued at $20 or less requires two copies of
the sender’s commercial invoice, one of which must be
enclosed in the parcel and the other sent under separate
cover to the addressee. Consular legalization is not needed
but the invoice must include a declaration of origin of the
merchandise, in Spanish, reading as follows:
“Certificamos bajo juramento que los precios de esta
factura son los mismos que cargamos al cliente y que la
mercancia a que se refiere esta misma factura es
originaria de (Country of Origin). En fe de lo expuesto
firmamos la presente declaracion en (City, State) (Day) de
(Month) de (Year) (Signature of shipper)”.
(Translation: We certify under oath that the prices in this
invoice are the same that we charge our customers, and
that the merchandise in this same invoice comes from
(Country of origin). In faith of which we sign the present
declaration at (City, State), on (Date).
6. For shipments valued over $20, the sender must have a copy
of his or her commercial invoice legalized by a Colombian
Consulate, and must prepare 4 copies of a consular invoice,
one of which must be sent direct to the addressee with the
legalized commercial invoice.
7. The addressees in Colombia are required in most cases to
obtain import licenses in order to secure delivery of
shipments. For shipments exceeding $20 in value the
addressee is required to send a copy of the import license to
the sender, who must submit it to the Colombian Consul
when obtaining the consular invoice. If a sender receives a
copy of a Colombian import license for a parcel whose value
does not exceed $20, he or she must return it to the
addressee in Colombia.
8. Consular invoice forms may be obtained and commercial
invoices legalized at Colombian Consulates, which are
located in principal cities of the United States.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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372 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Colombia.
2. Certain dutiable Priority Mail Express International items will
not be delivered to the addressee but must be picked up at
the post office. For this reason, all dutiable Priority Mail
Express International items to Colombia should include the
telephone number of the addressee.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Service-
Rapidissimo
Country Code: CO
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Armenia Florencia Popayan
Barrancabermeja Giron Quibdo
Barranquilla Ibague Riohacha
Bello Ipiales Rionegro
Bogota Itagui San Andras Isla
Bucamaranga Leticia Santa Marta
Buenaventura Manizales Sincelejo
Buga Medellin Tulua
Cali Monteria Tunja
Cartagena Neiva Valledupar
Cartago Palmira Villavicencio
Cucuta Pasto Yopal
Envigado Pereira
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Individual Country Listings Colombia
September 9, 2024 373
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Comoros International Mail Manual
374 September 9, 2024
Comoros
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Cigarettes and tobacco except when sent by private individuals
and intended for personal use of the addressee.
Narcotics.
Newspapers, publications, and works that may jeopardize the
Moslem religion or security of the state.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Weapons and ammunitions of war.
Restrictions
Importation of gold ingots require authorization by the Central
Bank.
Weapons and ammunitions for other than war require a special
import permit.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Comoros
September 9, 2024 375
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the International Mail Manual
376 September 9, 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic
of the
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Arms of all kinds require the authorization of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo Ministry of the Interior.
Medicines and biological products require the authorization of
the medical authorities of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo.
Saccharine and products containing it require the authorization
of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to the Democratic
Republic of the Congo is $1,000 or a lesser amount if limited
by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Value Limit
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Democratic Republic
of the Congo.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Democratic Republic
of the Congo
Country Code: CD
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
Kinshasa
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Congo, Democratic Republic of the
September 9, 2024 377
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Congo, Republic of the International Mail Manual
378 September 9, 2024
Congo, Republic of the
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to
the countries of Equatorial Africa.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Arms importation must be authorized by Republic of the Congo
authorities.
Medical or pharmaceutical products may only be addressed to
licensed pharmacists.
Tobacco products. The immediate container (box, case, or
cigarette package) must be marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale
in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Republic of the
Congo.
Reciprocal Service Name: Postexpress
Country Code: CG
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Samples of
merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Congo, Republic of the
September 9, 2024 379
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Costa Rica International Mail Manual
380 September 9, 2024
Costa Rica
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Blank invoices.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Dual-graduation feeding bottles.
Firearms (including parts and accessories) except those
destined to a competent organization or entity that is
officially authorized to handle them. Note: The mailer is
responsible for determining whether the recipient
organization or entity is authorized to handle such items.
Flammable or explosive substances.
Medical samples containing psychotropic substances.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive Materials.
Restrictions
A certificate of disinfection must be enclosed in packages
containing used clothing. Senders should endorse the
wrapper to show that a certificate of disinfection is enclosed.
Observations
Commercial shipments must be accompanied by a commercial
invoice in duplicate. These invoices must be attached to the
item or enclosed inside the item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Costa Rica.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Express Mail Service
Country Code: CR
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Alajuela
Cartago
Heredia
San Jose
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as DOCUMENTS WITHOUT
COMMERCIAL VALUE.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Costa Rica
September 9, 2024 381
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Cote d’Ivoire International Mail Manual
382 September 9, 2024
Cote d’Ivoire
(Ivory Coast)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles bearing the Red Cross or Geneva Cross as a
trademark.
Butane lighters.
Daggers, sword-canes, brass knuckles, blackjacks, and other
secret weapons; firing caps; and loaded metal cartridges.
Foreign products, natural or manufactured, having markings,
labels, or wrappings of any kind that may give the
impression that they are of Ivory Coast origin.
Loose, uncleft or uncut diamonds.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Weights and measures not of the decimal system.
Restrictions
Arabic books and prints are subject to special checking on
importation.
Gold and gold articles (except jewelry and gold articles that are
personal belongings in current use) require an import license
from the Ministry of Economics and Finance.
Tinned fish, vegetables, and plums must bear on each
container an indication of the country of origin in raised or
sunken letters at least 4 millimeters (3/8 inch) high, in the
middle of the lid and of the bottom, in a space not bearing
any inscription. Cases and wrappers containing these
products must bear adhering letters indicating the country of
origin.
Observations
1. First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
2. Postal authorities of Ivory Coast collect domestic postage
from addressees for inbound shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Cote d’Ivoire.
Reciprocal Service Name: Poste Express
Internationale
Country Code: CI
Areas Served: Available only to Abidjan and
Yamoussoukro.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Cote d’Ivoire
September 9, 2024 383
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Croatia International Mail Manual
384 September 9, 2024
Croatia
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
The Croatian government has instituted a temporary ban
against the importation of all meat, milk, and dairy products
derived from cows, goats, sheep, pigs, hogs, or other animal
species that are susceptible to foot and mouth disease.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
2. Croatia requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number and email address for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Two commercial invoices must be included with all
commercial shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Croatia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: HR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Croatia
September 9, 2024 385
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Cuba International Mail Manual
386 September 9, 2024
Cuba
Country Conditions for Mailing
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the
mailing of items to certain destinations and
recipients, including a broad embargo on items to
and from Cuba. Many shipments to Cuba also
require the filing of information with the U.S. Census
Bureau. Before mailing any items to Cuba, mailers
should refer to IMM 510, 520, and 530, and they
should also refer to Publication 699, Special
Requirements for Shipping Internationally, which is
available at about.usps.com/publications/
pub699.pdf.
In addition, before mailing gift and humanitarian
donations to Cuba, mailers must abide by the rules in
15 CFR § 740.12, or with the rules for consumer
communications devices, computers, and software
in 15 CFR § 740.19, which can be accessed at
ecfr.gov
. Items containing goods may be confiscated
upon entering Cuba or returned to sender.
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and
silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Musical letters or cards that play a sound recording when
opened.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
The maximum value of any mailed item sent to Cuba must not
exceed $200 in value or else it will be subject to confiscation
by Cuban General Customs.
Observations
Items not eligible for import into Cuba may be confiscated upon
entering Cuba or returned to sender.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 59 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Additional Priority Mail Express International
merchandise insurance is not available to this country. Priority
Mail Express International shipments containing merchandise
are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to
$200 at no additional charge. Document reconstruction
insurance coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a
maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Cuba.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS — Cuba Post
Country Code: CU
Areas Served:
All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 59 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Cuba
September 9, 2024 387
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Curacao International Mail Manual
388 September 9, 2024
Curacao
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles, unless they are sent by First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail
service.
Copper, bronze, or nickel coins.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Importation of arms requires special permission.
Observations
An invoice is required for every item containing goods
addressed to Curacao. Failure to include an invoice could
result in clearing delays. If an item containing goods does not
contain an invoice, the sender or the recipient may submit the
invoice via email to c[email protected] — in the
subject line of the email, include the item’s barcode number
from the customs declaration form.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Curacao.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: CW
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples and
merchandise with a
value up to
300 SDRs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles with a value
above 300 SDRs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Curacao
September 9, 2024 389
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Cyprus International Mail Manual
390 September 9, 2024
Cyprus
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Books or other publications giving instructions regarding the
construction, operation, maintenance, or care of any
prohibited firearm, other than a harpoon gun used for fishing
purposes, and excluding books and publications imported
by the Cyprus Police Force or any Cyprus Department of
Government.
Daggers.
Explosives and flammable substances.
Leeches and silkworms.
Postcards of private manufacture having illustrated designs not
previously approved by the Cyprus Post Office.
Radioactive materials.
Rifles and repeating firearms.
Seditious publications.
Restrictions
Articles for the manufacture of cigarettes require permission of
the Cyprus customs authorities.
Bees, honey and substances containing uncooked honey
require permission of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Rags and used clothing require a permit from the Cyprus
Ministry of Health.
Registered items containing coins; banknotes; currency notes
or securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
manufactured or unmanufactured platinum, gold, or silver; or
precious stones, jewelry, or other valuable articles are
admitted only under a license from the Cyprus Central Bank.
Observations
1. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by relevant
invoices, attached to the outside of the item, preferably in an
unsealed envelope.
2. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
3. Cyprus requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as COMMERCIAL SAMPLES.
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
attached to the outside of all
commercial shipments.
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September 9, 2024 391
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Cyprus.
Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost/Special Express
Country Code: CY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Czech Republic
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Chain letter items.
Perishable infectious substances.
Perishable noninfectious substances.
Playing cards.
Publications, drawings, photographs, records, sheets of music,
etc., contrary to the State public order.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; paper money; securities and other paper values of any
kind; as well as savings-bank booklets; and unmanufactured
gold, silver, and platinum may be imported only by
authorization of the State Bank.
Gift shipments must be sent by private individuals. Those sent
by commercial firms are not admitted.
Import permits are required for gift shipments exceeding three
per year for one addressee, or for any shipment exceeding
3,000 Czech Republic crowns in value. Permits may be
issued to addressees or withheld at the discretion of the
customs authorities after the shipment arrives.
Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in
possession of an import permit granted by the Czech
Republic health authorities.
Philatelic articles and stamps exchanged between member
philatelists must not exceed 1,000 Czech Republic crowns in
any calendar year. Gift packages containing philatelic
articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment cannot
exceed a total of 100 stamps or philatelic articles and 100
Czech Republic crowns in value.
Observations
1. Import licenses and quantity restrictions are applicable for
many articles sent to the Czech Republic. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the contents are permitted and whether the
necessary documents are held.
2. Gift shipments for the personal use of the addressee or the
addressee’s family do not require an import permit if the
contents do not exceed 5,000 Czech Republic crowns.
When the total exceeds 2,000 Czech Republic crowns, the
addressee must provide a gift certificate authenticated by an
authorized agent in that country. Czech Republic customs
decides the value of the contents on the basis of internal
prices of identical articles.
3. Articles imported in postal items are exempt from customs
duties if their total value does not exceed 300 Czech
Republic crowns.
4. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
5. The Czech Republic requests that, for all items containing
goods, the customs declaration form include the following
information, if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number and email address for both the sender
and the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
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September 9, 2024 393
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Czech Republic.
Reciprocal Service Name: Zrychlena Posta/EMS
Country Code: CZ
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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394 September 9, 2024
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
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September 9, 2024 395
Denmark
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Almanacs (except for single copies) that do not bear the
University almanac stamp.
Arms, weapons, and firearms, including air rifles, airsoft guns,
gun barrels, breeches, cross bows; knives of any kind with
blades of more than 12 cm (approximately 4.7 in.); switch-
blade knives, push daggers, thrusting, or stabbing weapons
regardless of blade length; knuckledusters, truncheons,
clubs, and other similar articles.
Dried or powdered milk, and food mixtures containing it.
Fine-cut tobacco in small packages to which cigarette papers
are attached.
Human remains.
Lighters utilizing a catalyst for ignition.
Live plants and animals.
Playing cards.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Danish and foreign stocks, bonds, and coupons may not be
imported unless the addressee possesses a permit issued
by the National Bank of Denmark.
Medicines may be imported in amounts costing less than 100
Danish kroner only by pharmacists, laboratories recognized
by the State, or authorized dealers.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
4. Denmark requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
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396 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Denmark.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: DK
Areas Served:
All locations in Denmark
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers. PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and articles valued
under U.S. $100.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and
all articles subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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September 9, 2024 397
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340) NOT Available
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
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398 September 9, 2024
Djibouti
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Paper money and other instruments of payment; letters of
credit; securities; or deeds must be accompanied by a
permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or
imported by a bank.
Observations
1. On the address label or customs form of each item sent with
Registered Mail service, First-Class Package International
Service, Priority Mail International service, or Priority Mail
Express International service, display the addressee’s
landline or mobile telephone number, if available. This
contact information enables La Poste de Djibouti to notify
the addressee, particularly via short message service (SMS),
that the item is due to be delivered or is available for
collection.
2. As of June 27, 2020, each item mailed to Djibouti must
include the appropriate postcode, which must appear to the
left of the locality name. The codes are as follows:
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Djibouti.
Reciprocal Service Name: E.M.S. Djib Express
Country Code: DJ
Areas Served: All
Delivery code/
postcode Locality
77101 DJIBOUTI
77102 MARABOUT
77103 EINGUELA
77104 NASSER
77105 BALBALA
77201 ARTA
77301 ALI SABIEH
77401 DIKHIL
77501 OBOCK
77601 TADJOURAH
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Djibouti
September 9, 2024 399
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Dominica International Mail Manual
400 September 9, 2024
Dominica
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Aerosols.
Coins.
Lithium batteries mailed to or sent via Dominica, including
those properly installed in the equipment they are intended
to operate.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Include both the addressee’s and sender’s telephone number
and email address on all mail items, if available. This contact
information assists Dominica Postal Service to expedite
delivery.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no
delivery on Sunday or on national holidays.
2. All items that are admissible in international mail service to
Dominica, including correspondence, business papers,
printed matter items, and merchandise, may also be
enclosed in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
See Prohibitions and Restrictions under the Country
Conditions for Mailing.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments that are mailed to Dominica.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Express Mail
Country Code: DM
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Next to mailing label, endorse item
as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice must also be attached to
the outside of all commercial
shipments.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Dominica
September 9, 2024 401
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Dominican Republic International Mail Manual
402 September 9, 2024
Dominican Republic
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Books addressed to bookshops in care of banking institutions.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewels; expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Poniards, daggers, stilettos, sticks, or fans with concealed
blades or firearms.
Roulette games and other gambling devices.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Dominican Republic.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: DO
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Dominican Republic
September 9, 2024 403
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Ecuador International Mail Manual
404 September 9, 2024
Ecuador
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
All maps showing the territory of Ecuador with incorrect
boundaries.
Bits and mouthpieces made of copper or any alloy containing
copper.
Coins, banknotes, currency notes.
Feeding bottles with rubber or glass tube.
Leaf or manufactured tobacco and cigarette paper except with
the authorization of the Government.
Leather shoes in general; cloth and rubber shoes.
Mobile telephones.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Pharmaceutical products and compound medicines whose
formula is not known.
Preparations for erasing ink and handwriting.
Roulette games, gambling paraphernalia, labels, imprints.
So-called “Panama” and “Mocora” hats and the straw used for
making them.
Uncanceled postage stamps in ordinary mail.
Unrefined salt.
Weapons, sticks, fans, and other objects containing hidden
razors, daggers, or firearms.
Restrictions
Any item containing vegetable components in any form
whatsoever must be accompanied by a health certificate as
prescribed by the internal legislation of Ecuador.
Mailable perfume and creams (i.e., non-flammable and non-
alcohol based) are limited to a maximum of three units. Each
unit cannot exceed 3 ounces per package. Packages
containing over three units will be deemed to be for
commercial purposes and must be accompanied by the
appropriate license, with import duty charged regardless of
value or weight.
Securities payable to bearer; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones;
jewels; jewelry; or other valuable articles may only be sent in
Registered Mail.
Used clothing is prohibited unless items weighing no more than
44 pounds are declared as personal effects, and the sender
and the addressee are the same person. All other used
clothing items will be seized by Customs.
Used shoes and clothes may be sent, but only in parcels
weighing no more than 4 kilos (approximately 8.9 pounds).
Observations
1. Articles valued over 2,000 dollars require 5 copies of the
Consular invoice, 3 copies must be countersigned and
stamped by the Consul; for the other two copies only the
consulate’s official stamp is required. All copies must bear
the date of certification and the serial number of the
consulate. In the absence of these invoices, shipments are
subject to very high customs duty and consular and import
duties.
2. Regardless of mail class or contents, items containing goods
require a commercial invoice.
3. Display both the addressee’s landline number and mobile
telephone number (if possible) and email address (if
available) on the address label or customs form of each item
mailed to Ecuador.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Ecuador
September 9, 2024 405
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Ecuador.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Ecuapost
Country Code: EC
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Ambato
Cuenca
Guayaquil
Loja
Quito
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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406 September 9, 2024
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Egypt
September 9, 2024 407
Egypt - Ghana
Egypt
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Bank transfers and related documentation.
Cameras contained in alarm clocks, pens, and watches.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
checks (including travelers’ checks); manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Honey.
Liquids.
Lithium batteries.
Live honeybees.
Medals resembling Egyptian or foreign currency.
Military clothes and military equipment.
Obscene or immoral items.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Electronic payment cards mailed to Egypt have the following
restrictions, in accordance with national legislation, Egyptian
Customs Authorities, and Egypt Post (the designated postal
operator of Egypt):
1. An electronic payment card (card) must bear the name of
the recipient.
2. The sender of a card must use a USPS service that
requires the recipient to sign a receipt at the time of
delivery.
3. Egypt Post must deliver a card to the recipient named on
the mail item, or to a person authorized by virtue of a
proxy that clearly states that the authorized person is
entitled to receive the card on behalf of the recipient.
4. The recipient must provide proof of identity (i.e., a
National ID or passport).
5. The recipient or authorized proxy must sign a receipt at
the time of delivery.
Import permits issued in advance by the appropriate Egyptian
authorities are required for gramophone records of Arabic
songs, cinema films and recording tapes; medicines, plants
and parts of plants.
Minted coins and gold and silver ingots may only be sent in
insured parcels.
Observations
1. Import permits are required for all kinds of goods and for gift
shipments with a value of more than 20 Egyptian pounds. No
import permit is required for items with a value less than 20
Egyptian pounds on condition that they are intended for
personal use and have no commercial value.
2. To facilitate customs treatment, all documents (bills,
licenses, certificates) should be inserted in each shipment.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer
printouts.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm,
microfiche, and
magnetic tape.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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408 September 9, 2024
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Egypt.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Express Mail
Service (EMS)
Country Code: EG
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Al Mansoura
Al Asher Men Ramadan
Alexandria
Assiout
Aswan-Horgada
Banha Beni Souif
Cairo
Damanhour
Damiette
El Mehalla El Kobra
El Menya
El Santa Gharbya
Hay El Arbain
Ismailia
Kafr El Dawar
Luxor
Port Said
Port Tawfiq
Samanoud
Shebin El Kom
Souhag
Suez
Tanta
Zagazig
Zifta
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Egypt
September 9, 2024 409
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
El Salvador International Mail Manual
410 September 9, 2024
El Salvador
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Gambling equipment.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Unstamped cigarette paper.
Restrictions
Cigarettes must have the words “Importacion a El Salvador”
printed or stamped on each package.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Commercial invoices are required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for gift parcels valued at
$50 or more. No invoices are required for gift shipments
valued at less than $50.
3. For all shipments valued at $50 or more, the sender should
submit to a Salvadoran consulate copies of the commercial
invoice in the form prescribed by the Salvadoran regulations.
The consulate returns 2 legalized copies to the sender, who
should mail them to the addressee direct, not enclosed in
the parcel.
4. For commercial shipments valued at less than $50, 3 copies
of the invoice (which need not be legalized) should be mailed
directly to the addressee.
5. Certificates of origin are required only if exemption from or
modification of customs duty is claimed under a trade
agreement.
6. Salvadoran consuls are located in principal cities of the
United States.
7. Correos de El Salvador requests that the mailer place the
addressee’s landline or mobile telephone number on the
customs form for each trackable item (i.e., an item sent with
Registered Mail service, Priority Mail Express International
service, or Priority Mail International service). This contact
information assists Correos de El Salvador in calling or
sending a text message to the addressee when the item has
arrived.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to El Salvador.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: SV
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings El Salvador
September 9, 2024 411
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $500
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Ahuachapan
Chalatenango
Cojutepeque
La Union
Nueva San Salvador
San Francisco Gotera
San Miguel
San Salvador
San Vincente
Santa Ana
Santa Rosa de Lina
Santa Tecla
Sensuntepeque
Sonsonate
Usulutan
Zacatecoluca
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Equatorial Guinea International Mail Manual
412 September 9, 2024
Equatorial Guinea
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Equatorial Guinea.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: GQ
Areas Served: Malabo
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
+
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Equatorial Guinea
September 9, 2024 413
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Eritrea International Mail Manual
414 September 9, 2024
Eritrea
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Matches of white phosphorus.
Restrictions
Cassettes, video tapes, books, and magazines require
authorization of the Ministry of Information and Education.
Gold (non-ornamental) having commercial value is admitted by
a special authorization of the Bank of Eritrea.
Radio communication apparatus requires authorization from
the Telecommunications Authority.
Merchandise valued more than 50 Birr require authorization of
the National Bank.
Prepared foods and beverages, used clothes, medicines
require authorization of the Ministry of Public Health.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Postal authorities of Eritrea may collect domestic postage
from addressees for inbound shipments.
3. In order to facilitate customs clearance and delivery, senders
must enclose in their mailpieces a copy of an invoice
covering the contents. Such invoices must be attested by an
appropriate authority of the country of origin (chamber of
commerce, board of trade, etc.).
4. Packing and Packaging — All shipments must be very
strongly packed. Contents liable to be affected by dampness
should be enclosed in two separate waterproof covers.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Eritrea.
2. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International to Eritrea.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: ER
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Asmara
Assab
Massawa
Individual Country Listings Eritrea
September 9, 2024 415
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Estonia International Mail Manual
416 September 9, 2024
Estonia
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, munitions, and parts and accessories thereof.
Coins, bank notes, currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities
payable to bearer; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or
not); precious stones, jewelry, and other valuable articles.
Explosive and pyrotechnics articles; combustible materials.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or
registered First-Class Mail International items, First-Class
Package International Service items, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Flour and preparations of cereals are permitted to private
persons subject to inspection by quarantine officials.
Medicines, narcotic and psychotropic substances; other
products used in medical treatment are subject to prior
authorization by the Estonian Ministry of Social Maintenance
Health Department or by the Estonian State Department of
Veterinary.
Wireless transmission equipment is subject to addressee’s
compliance with import restrictions, permits, or quota
conditions.
Observations
1. Estonia Post requests that each registered or nonregistered
small packet, parcel, or Priority Mail Express International
item addressed to a parcel locker contain the addressee’s
telephone or mobile phone number and e-mail address on
the customs declaration form. This contact information is
crucial to pre-advise addressees of delivery or to notify them
that their items are ready for collection.
2. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-e-
commerce_en.
3. Estonia requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included in each item.
Individual Country Listings Estonia
September 9, 2024 417
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Estonia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: EE
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Area I: Postal Codes 200001–200902 - Tallinn
Area II:
Hiiumaa
Jarvamaa
Jogevamaa
Kohtla-Jarve
Laanemaa
Laane-Virumaa
Narva
Parnu
Polvamaa
Raplamma
Saaremaa
Sillamae
Tartu
Valgamaa
Viljandimaa
Vorumaa
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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418 September 9, 2024
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Eswatini
September 9, 2024 419
Eswatini
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms; ammunition, and fuses for firearms.
Butane gas cigarette lighters.
Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand pieces.
Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Diamonds or gems (mounted or not), metallic currency, and
gold in powder or in nuggets.
Honey and preparations of honey including “royal jelly,”
preserves sweetened with honey, and flypaper.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Prison-made goods.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Eswatini.
Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail Service
Country Code: SZ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Manzini
Mbabane
Mhlume
Nhlangano
Simunye
Siteki
Tshaneni
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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420 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Ethiopia
September 9, 2024 421
Ethiopia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Restrictions
Cassettes, video tapes, books, and magazines require
authorization of the Ministry of Information and Education.
Merchandise valued more than 50 Birr require authorization of
the National Bank.
Prepared foods and beverages, used clothes, medicines
require authorization of the Ministry of Public Health.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package
International Service items, or Priority Mail International Flat
Rate Envelopes may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Postal authorities of Ethiopia may collect domestic postage
from addressees for inbound shipments.
3. In order to facilitate customs clearance and delivery, senders
must enclose in their mailpieces a copy of an invoice
covering the contents. Such invoices must be attested by an
appropriate authority of the country of origin (chamber of
commerce, board of trade, etc.).
4. Packing and Packaging — All shipments must be very
strongly packed. Contents liable to be affected by dampness
should be enclosed in two separate waterproof covers.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Ethiopia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Ethiopia
Country Code: ET
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included in each item.
Addis Ababa
Bahr Dar
Dir Dawa
Jimma
Harar
Ethiopia International Mail Manual
422 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Falkland Islands
September 9, 2024 423
Falkland Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or
not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Otherwise, same as for the United Kingdom.
Restrictions
Same as for the United Kingdom, except for prohibitions listed
above and Priority Mail International service that is
suspended because transportation is unavailable.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230)
Not Available
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only) or First-Class Package International Service. Weight
limit: 4 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Faroe Islands International Mail Manual
424 September 9, 2024
Faroe Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing
Effective March 1, 2021, Priority Mail Express International
service is suspended. This suspension does not affect
other international mail categories currently available.
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Same as for Denmark.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service items or insured parcels.
Same as for Denmark.
Observations
Same as for Denmark.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 5
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Faroe Islands.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Jetpost
Country Code: FO
Areas Served:
The Faroe Islands are served through Denmark.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers. PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
and articles valued
under U.S. $100.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and
articles valued over
U.S. $100.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Faroe Islands
September 9, 2024 425
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Fiji International Mail Manual
426 September 9, 2024
Fiji
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition, flick knives.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; and traveler’s checks are
prohibited in registered and unregistered First-Class Mail
International, First-Class Package International Service,
insured and uninsured parcels, as well as Priority Mail
Express International shipments, that are mailed to Fiji.
Dyes and coloring materials.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and snuff may not exceed 11
pounds or be packed with other merchandise.
Observations
Each commercial shipment must be accompanied by a certified
invoice (original or copy), written in English or French and
attached to the outside of the article. The invoice must not
be enclosed in the article.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Fiji.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: FJ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included with each item.
Ba
Labasa
Lautoka
Nadi
Nadi Airport
Suva
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Fiji
September 9, 2024 427
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Finland International Mail Manual
428 September 9, 2024
Finland
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons, including ammunition, firearm parts,
barrels, bolts, breeches, clip magazines and silencers; active
and deactivated firearms; live and deactivated ammunition;
air, starter, and gas guns; replicas of firearms; explosive
devices; and airsoft guns that imitate active firearms.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medicines and drugs, including any substances that may be
classed as pharmaceuticals by the Finnish authorities may
only be addressed to authorized manufacturers, dealers,
scientists, or public health officials for use or distribution in
accordance with Finnish regulations. Such substances
prepared in doses for use by patients must be clearly and
correctly labeled showing the nature and quantity of the
ingredients.
The authorization of the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture is
required for the importation of meat and meat products.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value. The invoices
must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. With regard to Finland’s list of prohibited arms and
weaponry, for clarification, the following articles are not
prohibited: paintball guns, toy guns, nail guns, bows, optical
sights, empty holsters, and gun cleaning appliances.
4. As of January 31, 2020, Finnish Customs charges
addressees a customs clearance fee of 2.90 EUR for each
individual item that meets all of the following criteria: It
requires customs clearance, it has a value exceeding
22 EUR, and it arrives from outside the European Union (EU)
or from special areas of the EU's excise duty and value-
added taxation area.
5. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
6. Finland requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Finland
September 9, 2024 429
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value. The invoices must be either
affixed to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form
2976-E with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Finland.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service/
EMS Erikoispika
Country Code: FI
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers,
documents,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope). An invoice, in duplicate,
is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and
all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must
be either affixed to the outside of
the parcel or enclosed in PS Form
2976-E with the customs
declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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430 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings France
September 9, 2024 431
France
(Includes Corsica and Monaco)
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Ammunition.
Arms, except antique firearms. Antique firearms must be
declared as such on the Customs Declaration for control and
clearance purposes through Saint Etienne customs office,
Banc national d’épreuve de Saint Etienne.
Banknotes, coins that are current and legal tender in France,
and precious metals.
Cigarette lighters using butane gas.
Feeding bottles.
Funeral urns.
Goods bearing false marks of French manufacture or origin.
Human and cremated remains.
Imitation pearls containing lead salts and any articles of jewelry
made with pearls of this type.
Live plants and animals.
Measuring instruments marked in units not complying with
French law.
Perishable infectious biological substances except as noted in
Restrictions below.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances except as noted
under Restrictions below.
Radioactive materials.
Saccharine in tablets or packets.
Restrictions
Bees, honey, and beeswax must be accompanied by a
certificate of origin and noninfection issued by a qualified
official approved by the Government. Shipments of honey
not exceeding 2 kilograms do not require the certificate.
Books in the French language printed abroad must have the
names of the publisher and printer shown as prescribed by
the French copyright laws.
Canned vegetables, fish, plums, and nuts not bearing an
indication of the country of origin by stamping, in plain raised
or sunken letters at least 4 millimeters high, in the middle of
the top or bottom and in a place not bearing any inscription.
Gold coins or other articles of gold require that the addressee
have a permit issued by the Bank of France (not required for
gold-plated articles or for ornaments or jewelry containing
only small amounts of gold and weighing 500 grams or less).
Medicines and medicinal products require an import license
issued by the Central Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry
of Health.
Perishable biological substances, infectious and noninfectious,
are admitted when addressed to the following laboratories:
1. Pasteur Institute
25 rue du docteur Roux
75724 Paris CEDEX 14
FRANCE
2. Pasteur Institute
1 rue du Professeur Calmette
59019 Lille CEDEX BB 245
FRANCE
3. Pasteur Institute
77 rue Pasteur
69365 Lyon CEDEX
FRANCE
Plants, seeds, bulbs must be accompanied by plant health
certificate.
The importation of tobacco leaves and stems, manufactured
tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes, chewing and smoking tobacco
is permitted only on behalf of the State Monopoly, with the
following exception: Manufactured tobaccos, including
cigars and cigarettes, may be sent to individuals in France
for personal use up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) per person
per year, subject to special customs authorization.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. It is recommended that all articles bear, as part of the
address, the name of the Province in which the office of
destination is located.
4. Printed matter of value should have Form 2976 affixed, and it
can be cleared more readily through French customs if an
invoice is enclosed.
5. Parcels whose senders or addressees are designated by
initials will not be admitted.
6. Shipments must not be fastened by means of wire, but
straps not having sharp edges may be used, provided they
are tightly fastened so that no sharp ends or corners are
exposed.
7. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
8. Value-added tax (VAT) must be collected and paid by online
marketplace operators who broker remote sales for all
goods, regardless of value, imported into France. Also, for
goods valued at 150 EUR or more, each online marketplace
operator must obtain a French VAT identification number
from the French tax authorities. For additional information
and to obtain a French VAT identification number, contact
the appropriate authorities as follows:
SERVICE IMPOTS DES ENTREPRISES ETRANGERES
NOISY-LE-GRAND (SIEE)
10 CENTRAL STREET
ASD 20011
93465 NOISY-LE-GRAND CEDEX
FRANCE
+33 1. 1 72 95 20 31
(Telephone: Monday Through Friday 09:00-16:00)
9. France requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
France International Mail Manual
432 September 9, 2024
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 15
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
2. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
3. Indicate precise description of documents, gifts,
merchandise samples, and merchandise.
4. For personal gifts, merchandise samples, and merchandise,
indicate the value of the contents expressed in U.S. dollars
or French francs.
5. Label gift packages clearly as GIFT or CADEAU and
merchandise samples as SAMPLES.
6. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to France (including Corsica
and Monaco).
7. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
8. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to France but not to Corsica
or Monaco.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: FR
Areas Served:
All locations in France, Corsica, and Monaco are served.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples, gifts,
computer data
including computer
cards, magnetic
tape, microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Individual Country Listings France
September 9, 2024 433
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 15
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 15
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
French Guiana International Mail Manual
434 September 9, 2024
French Guiana
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Otherwise, same as for France.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments.
Otherwise, same as for France, with the exception of tobacco,
which may be imported.
Observations
Invoices and certificates of origin are required as for France.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to French Guiana. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to French Guiana.
Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost
Country Code: GF
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings French Guiana
September 9, 2024 435
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 15
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
French Polynesia International Mail Manual
436 September 9, 2024
French Polynesia
(Includes Tahiti)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Banknotes admitted only in First-Class Package International
Service with Registered Mail service items.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to French Polynesia.
2. All items admissible in international mail to French Polynesia,
including correspondence, business papers, and
merchandise, are accepted in Priority Mail Express
International.
3. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International to French
Polynesia.
4. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no
delivery on national holidays.
Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost
Country Code: PF
Areas Served: Arue, Faa, Mahina, Papeete, Pirae,
Punaaiua
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
and business
papers. Clearly
endorse item clearly
next to mailing label
as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings French Polynesia
September 9, 2024 437
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Gabon International Mail Manual
438 September 9, 2024
Gabon
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
All articles prohibited to France.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to
the countries of Equatorial Africa.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes.
Restrictions
Medical or pharmaceutical products may only be addressed to
licensed pharmacists.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Gabon.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Delta Plus
Country Code: GA
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice in duplicate
should be included with all
commercial shipments.
Bitam
Franceville
Libreville
Moanda
Mounana
Oyem
Port-Gentil
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Gabon
September 9, 2024 439
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Gambia International Mail Manual
440 September 9, 2024
Gambia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins, West African paper money.
Firearms and firearm parts.
Restrictions
Banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles may be sent only in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Gambia
September 9, 2024 441
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Georgia, Republic of International Mail Manual
442 September 9, 2024
Georgia, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles and materials of an immoral nature.
Bees, leeches, silkworms, and parasites.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles in all mail.
Explosives, inflammable substances, toxic substances, and
other dangerous substances.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and hormone and blood
preparations.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Tear gas, nerve gas, and weapons for their use.
Weapons of war and firearms, ammunition, and cartridges.
Restrictions
Medical preparations require prior authorization from the
Georgian Ministry of Health.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Republic of Georgia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: GE
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations: Garbadani, Marneouli, Mtskheta,
Roustavi, Tbilisi.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Georgia, Republic of
September 9, 2024 443
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Germany International Mail Manual
444 September 9, 2024
Germany
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Absinthe.
Arms and weapons, including firearms, parts of arms,
ammunition, and imitation arms.
Articles bearing political or religious notations on the address
side.
Human and cremated remains. According to Deutsche Post,
the designated postal operator of Germany, human and
cremated remains are prohibited in international mail to
Germany; however, under certain conditions, an individual
might be able to ship such remains by a private shipping
courier — an individual has the responsibility of searching for
such a courier.
Lithium cells and batteries — including items containing lithium
cells and batteries under 135.6.
Live plants and animals.
Melatonin.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Playing cards, except in complete decks properly wrapped.
Pulverized coca beans.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Importation of medicines requires special authorization by
German authorities.
Import licenses or certificates are required for meat and meat
products; pasta products; dairy products; egg and egg
products; plant and plant products; tobacco products; and
cigarette paper. Senders should ascertain before mailing
whether the necessary documents are held by the
addressee.
Plants and seeds that originate outside the European Union are
prohibited unless accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate issued by the country of origin.
Observations
1. Any mail requiring a customs form must be addressed to the
recipient’s physical residential or business address and may
not be addressed directly to a parcel locker (DHL
Packstation), a service point (postal outlet or DHL
Paketshop), or a post office box (Postfach). Otherwise, the
German customs authority may reject the mail for return to
the sender. Deutsche Post, the designated operator of
Germany, also requests that such mail include a local
telephone number for the addressee.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. Mailpieces delivered through international bulk mail services
must be addressed with the correct postcode number or
delivery zone number, if one exists. Without this number, the
German postal administration will return such pieces to the
sender or the country of origin due to insufficient addressing.
4. The customs treatment of gift parcels will be facilitated if the
customs declaration is marked by the sender “Private
Geschenksendung” (personal gift package).
5. Germany will not accept any Priority Mail Express
International or Priority Mail International insured item valued
at more than $500. Items valued at more than $500 will be
returned to sender.
6. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods, with the exceptions noted
in number 7 below. For more information regarding the
European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://ec.europa.eu/
taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-e-commerce_en.
7. As of January 31, 2022, an item containing goods is exempt
from import taxes and duties — with the exceptions noted in
entry number 8 below — provided that the item meets all of
the following conditions:
a. The mailer sends the item occasionally.
b. The item is declared as a “gift.”
c. The total value of the item is less than 45 EUR.
d. The item does not involve a commercial transaction.
e. The item does not require payment.
f. The mailer sends the item as a consumer to consumer
(C2C) shipment.
g. The item is intended for personal use or consumption by
the recipient.
8. As of January 31, 2022, import taxes and duties apply to the
following:
a. An item associated with a swap deal, such as one
conducted online or at a swap meet.
b. An item associated with a transaction between private
persons conducted via an online auction platform.
c. An item sent either from or to a business — business to
business (B2B), business to consumer (B2C), or
consumer to business (C2B) — even when declared as a
gift.
9. Germany requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Germany
September 9, 2024 445
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 16
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Germany.
4. See Observation 1 above.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: DE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 16
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Any kind of written
communications
including legal
documents,
instruments, and
manuscripts;
computer data,
including magnetic
tapes, magnetic
disks, punch cards,
and recording
tapes.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
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First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 16
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Ghana
September 9, 2024 447
Ghana
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Currency: banknotes, treasury notes, currency notes, coins,
and other valuable articles.
Fish and meat products that are not properly processed.
Liquids that are not properly packaged.
Live animals.
Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as defined by the
International Narcotics Control Board.
Offensive weapons.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Pornographic materials.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver;
precious stones; and jewelry may only be sent in insured
Priority Mail International parcels.
Observations
Display the addressee’s landline and mobile telephone
numbers, and digital address and email address, if available,
on the address label or customs form of each item sent with
any of the following services: Registered Mail, First-Class
Package International Service, Priority Mail International, or
Priority Mail Express International.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Ghana.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Ghana
Country Code: GH
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
enclosed in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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448 September 9, 2024
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Gibraltar
September 9, 2024 449
Gibraltar - Ireland
Gibraltar
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Human remains.
Lighters containing butane gas and refills therefor.
Live plants and animals.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
None
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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450 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Greece
September 9, 2024 451
Greece
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Aluminum foil for tobacco manufacturing.
Arms and weapons.
Coins; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured
or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles,
except banknotes, currency notes (paper money), and
securities payable to bearer may be sent in First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail service
shipments.
Firearms, swords, and any articles containing them.
Fresh meat, preserved meat, rawhides, wool, and other animal
products must be accompanied by a certificate showing the
place of origin and stating that it is free of disease.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Playing cards; saccharine; tobacco, cigars, cigarettes; and
cigarette papers.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Banknotes, currency notes, and securities payable to bearer
may only be sent in First-Class Package International
Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Cans of condensed milk require a label in the Greek language
indicating the directions for its use.
Hunting arms and other commercial arms require special
permission from the Greek authorities.
Medicines must be packaged in the manufacturer’s container
bearing his or her distinctive marks. Since admissible
medicines must be licensed or specially authorized by the
Greek authorities for importation, mailers should ascertain in
advance whether the addressees will be able to take
delivery.
Used clothing, bedding, and rags must be accompanied by a
certificate of origin stating that they have been disinfected.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. Greece reserves the right to collect a “presentation-to-
Customs charge” from customers for any item submitted to
customs control, even if no customs charges are levied.
4. Many types of merchandise are subject to import licenses
and are not delivered without permission of the Greek
authorities. Senders should ascertain from the addressees in
advance of mailing, that their shipments will be delivered.
5. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
6. Greece requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
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452 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Greece.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: GR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Samples of
merchandise
without commercial
value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Greece
September 9, 2024 453
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Greenland International Mail Manual
454 September 9, 2024
Greenland
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Same as for Denmark.
Restrictions
Same as for Denmark.
Observations
Shipments containing items subject to ad valorem duty require
an invoice, which should be sent to the addressee in
advance.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Greenland
September 9, 2024 455
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Grenada International Mail Manual
456 September 9, 2024
Grenada
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Ammunition, firing-caps, and charged metal cartridges.
Coins.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
On every item destined to Grenada, Grenada Postal
Corporation (the designated postal operator of Grenada)
requests that the mailer include the addressee’s landline
number and mobile telephone number (if possible), email
address (if available), apartment or house number, interior or
tower number (when applicable), and any other relevant
information on the customs declaration form, address label,
or wherever possible.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Grenada. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to Grenada.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: GD
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Grenada
September 9, 2024 457
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Guadeloupe International Mail Manual
458 September 9, 2024
Guadeloupe
(Includes Saint Bartholomew and
Saint Martin)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels;
expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be
sent in First-Class Package International Service with
Registered Mail service shipments.
Same as for France.
Observations
Invoices and certificates of origin are required as for France.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Guadeloupe. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to Guadeloupe.
Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost
Country Code: GP
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Guadeloupe
September 9, 2024 459
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 15
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Guatemala International Mail Manual
460 September 9, 2024
Guatemala
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms in general, except certain arms for hunting; military
supplies of all kinds.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels; and other
valuable articles.
Cremated remains.
Feeding bottles and feeding bottles with glass tubes.
Gardenia plants and seeds.
Police whistles.
Powder of all kinds.
Telegraphic apparatus.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Tape, adhesive strips, or gummed paper should not be used to
seal registered items unless the signature or name of the
sender is written or stamped on the tape.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Guatemala.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Guatemala/Quetzal
Post
Country Code: GT
Areas Served:
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City, Huehuetenango, Puerto
Barrios, Quezaltenango, Retalhuleu.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Guatemala
September 9, 2024 461
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Guinea International Mail Manual
462 September 9, 2024
Guinea
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition, daggers, sword-canes, brass knuckles,
blackjacks, and other secret weapons.
Articles bearing the “Red Cross” or “Geneva Cross” as a
trademark.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewels; and other
valuable articles.
Foreign products, natural or manufactured, having markings,
labels, or wrappings of any kind that may give the
impression that they are of French origin.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Weights and measures not of the metric system.
Restrictions
Foreign products from a place having the same name as a
place in France must bear, in addition to the name of that
place, the name of the country of origin and the word
“imported” in clearly visible letters.
Tinned fish, vegetables, and plums must bear on each
container an indication of the country of origin in raised or
sunken letters at least 4 millimeters (3/8 inch) high, in the
middle of the lid and of the bottom, in a space not bearing
any inscription. Cases and wrappers containing these
products must bear adhering letters indicating the country of
origin.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice must accompany all shipments containing
merchandise.
2. The addressee must pick up merchandise at customs.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Guinea.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier Accelere
International EMS
Country Code: GN
Areas Served:
Conakry (postal code CKRY 001), Coyah, Dubreka.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope),
endorsed with the letter “M.”
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope),
endorsed with the letter “M.”
Individual Country Listings Guinea
September 9, 2024 463
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Guinea-Bissau International Mail Manual
464 September 9, 2024
Guinea-Bissau
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Arms, munitions, and war material require the authorization of
the military authorities.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Guinea-Bissau.
Reciprocal Service Name: Service Rapide-EMS
Country Code: GW
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Individual Country Listings Guinea-Bissau
September 9, 2024 465
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Guyana International Mail Manual
466 September 9, 2024
Guyana
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
All kinds of linen.
Bees and silkworms.
Circulars, advertisement, or tickets relating to lotteries.
Clocks, watches, or other articles bearing any imitation of a
British assay mark.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Furniture and fixtures.
Most foodstuffs including, meats, fish, vegetables, nuts, fruit,
bakery products, and confectionery.
Newsprint paper.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. Many articles are prohibited entry or restricted entry into
Guyana. Senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the articles will be admitted.
2. All applications for import licenses must be made to the
Ministry of Trade, 18 Brickdam, Georgetown, Guyana.
3. Tape, adhesive strips, or gummed paper should not be used
to seal registered items unless the signature or name of the
sender is written or stamped on the tape.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Guyana.
Reciprocal Service Name: Data Post
Country Code: GY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Guyana
September 9, 2024 467
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $500
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Haiti International Mail Manual
468 September 9, 2024
Haiti
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition.
Articles, documents, pamphlets, posters, books, printed
papers of a seditious, insulting, or immoral nature.
Jewelry.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
If addressees in Haiti fail to pay the import duties after
acceptance and verification of their shipments, the contents
may be sold at auction by the customs authorities.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday (until 12
noon). There is no delivery on Sunday or on national
holidays.
2. All items admissible in international mail to Haiti, including
correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are
accepted in Priority Mail Express International. See
Prohibitions and Restrictions.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Haiti. All items prohibited
in regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International to Haiti.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: HT
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers
and documents.
Next to mailing
label, clearly
endorse item
BUSINESS
PAPERS.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples, gifts,
computer data
including computer
cards, magnetic
tape microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
Include commercial
invoice in each
item.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
attached to the outside of all
commercial shipments.
Individual Country Listings Haiti
September 9, 2024 469
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Anse-a-Veau Kenscoff
Aquin LaColline d’Aquin
Arcahaie Leogane
Bainet Liancourt
Cabaret Limonade
Camp-Perrin L’Estere
Cap-Haitien Marchand
Carrefour Marigot
Cayes Miragoane
Croix-des-Bouquets Mirebalais
Croix-des-Missions Montrouis
Delmas Petite Riviere de l’Arbonite
Desdunes Petion-Ville
Fort-Liberte Petit-Goave
Gonaives Port-au-Prince
Grande Riviere du Nord Port-de-Paix
Gressier Saint-Louis du Nord
Gros-Morne Saint-Louis du Sud
Hinche Saint Marc
Jacmel Trou du Nord
Jeremie Verrettes
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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470 September 9, 2024
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Honduras
September 9, 2024 471
Honduras
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Firearms, parts thereof, and war material.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of
disinfection from the local board of health or from a firm with
facilities for disinfecting the articles. Senders must endorse
the wrappers of such shipments to show that the certificate
of disinfection is enclosed.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Honduras.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: HN
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
San Pedro Sula
Tegucigalpa
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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472 September 9, 2024
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Hong Kong
September 9, 2024 473
Hong Kong
(Includes Kowloon)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Alternative smoking products, including but not limited to
electronic smoking devices and associated substances and
products, heated tobacco products, and herbal cigarettes.
Additional information is available at www.customs.gov.hk/
en/trade_facilitation/prohibited_articles/imports/
alt_smoking_prod/index.html.
Lithium cells and batteries.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Value of coins or of bullion is limited to HK$100.
Observations
1. Although Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of
the People’s Republic of China, senders should address
their mail to Hong Kong directly.
2. Insured items do not receive home delivery service. Instead,
Hongkong Post delivers a collection notification card
directing the addressee to collect the item from a specified
post office.
3. On each Priority Mail Express International or Priority Mail
International item destined to Hong Kong, Hongkong Post
requests that the mailer include the addressee’s mobile
telephone number on the customs declaration form. This
contact information enables Hongkong Post to notify the
addressee via short message service (SMS) before delivery.
An addressee who is registered on the Hongkong Post
website or mobile application may redirect the item to a
postal locker or post office for collection, or may reschedule
the date of home delivery, when applicable.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 18
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Hong Kong.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Hong Kong.
Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
Country Code: HK
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 18
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 18
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 3
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Hungary
September 9, 2024 475
Hungary
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and
silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles, unless sent in insured Priority Mail
International parcels.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Plants or seeds that originate outside the European Union (EU)
must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued
by the country of origin. Hungary will accept a phytosanitary
certificate only if it fulfills all of the following requirements: it
is issued in at least one of the official languages of the EU; it
is addressed to the national plant protection organization of
an EU member state; and it has been issued no more than
14 days before the date on which the plants, plant products,
or other objects covered by it have left the country in which it
was issued. Additional information is available at the
following website: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/
2019/2072/oj.
Observations
1. Gift shipments may be sent without import licenses provided
they are for the personal use of the addressee or members
of his or her family; customs duty is exempt on gift
shipments not exceeding a total value of Ft 500 Hungarian
Forint and on gift shipments addressed to Hungarian Red
Cross.
2. Many articles are subject to an import license. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the necessary documents are held.
3. To expedite customs clearance, a sales invoice should
accompany each shipment that is sent to a private individual
from a business.
4. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
5. Hungary requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number and email address for both the sender
and the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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476 September 9, 2024
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Hungary.
Reciprocal Service Name: Gyorposta/EMS
Country Code: HU
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Iceland
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Iceland
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Bees and silkworms.
Icelandic coins and banknotes, as well as any values payable in
Icelandic currency.
Meat products including sausages.
Tobacco products.
Toys made of lead.
Wireless receivers and their accessories, parts, or batteries.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
All merchandise imported by mail must be accompanied by an
invoice in duplicate signed by the seller in case of a sales
transaction, otherwise, by the mailer. The invoice must
describe the merchandise and give the selling price of each
type of goods. The addressee is required to present the
invoice with other documents in order to effect customs
clearance.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 5
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Iceland.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: IS
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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478 September 9, 2024
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings India
September 9, 2024 479
India
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Appliances (including pistols, pistol pencils, etc.) for
discharging gas, except on behalf of the Government.
Arms and military equipment, except for the Indian
Government.
Articles of gold or silver.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities
payable to bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Coins or ingots exceeding 65 rupees in value, except coins
obviously intended for ornament.
Consumer electronic items, (except hearing aids and life-saving
equipment, apparatus, and appliances and parts thereof).
Shipments containing these goods up to the value of 200
Indian rupees (gift value) are at present released after the
words “Released on caution” have been stamped on the
item.
Pistol-shaped articles such as toy guns.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Addressees in India are required to obtain import licenses for all
goods except those intended for their personal use and not
exceeding 100 rupees in value. If the license is not obtained
when required, the articles are considered as prohibited.
Commercial shipments of tobacco, manufactured or not may
only be sent to licensed importers or wholesalers.
Indian banknotes, require permission of the Reserve Bank of
India.
Perishable articles or edible substances are admitted only by
airmail.
Piece goods and certain manufactured articles must be marked
to show country of origin as prescribed by the Indian
trademark regulations.
Works of art (including photographs); forms ruled or printed;
account and manuscript books; labels; advertising matter
(except trade catalogs and circulars); almanacs in sheets or
in cards; and other cards, as well as waste paper and old
newspaper for packing, are considered to be merchandise,
and may be liable to customs duty.
Observations
1. In India, a very small number of articles is admitted free of
customs duty and the tariffs of these duties vary
considerably. The general rate of import duty is 30 percent
but many articles are liable to a higher rate.
2. Import duty is chargeable even if the articles are received as
free gifts. The fact that goods are old or second-hand or gifts
or articles intended for personal use does not entitle them
per se to exemption from import duty. However, the
collection of duty is waived in cases where the total duty on
a shipment does not exceed 3 rupees. Books and
magazines are generally exempt from import duty.
3. Shipments can be more speedily released if their contents
and value are clearly and correctly declared by the sender.
4. Insured Priority Mail International parcels addressed to the
post office boxes of Draw, Kargil and Leh in the State of
Kashmir are not accepted from November 1 to May 31.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
India International Mail Manual
480 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to India.
2. Import licenses and permits are required for import and
export of goods in India. The addressee should obtain the
required import licenses for all goods except those intended
for personal use and not exceeding 100 rupees in value.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Speed Post
Country Code: IN
Areas Served:
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
checks.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse items clearly next to
mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as MERCHANDISE SAMPLES.
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as MERCHANDISE.
City Postal Code
Agartala 799001–799007
Agra 282001–282010
Ahmedabad 380001–380010, 380012–380016,
380018, 380019, 380021–380028,
380050, 382325, 382330, 382340,
382346, 382348, 382350, 382352,
382405, 382414, 382415, 382430,
382440, 382443, 382445, 382449, 382475
Allahabad 211001–211018
Alwaye 683101–683103, 683108
Bangalore 560001–560023, 560025–560034,
560038, 560040–560044, 560046,
560047, 560050–560055, 560057,
560058, 560068–560072, 560075,
560076, 560078–560082, 560084–560086
Bhopal 462001–462004, 462007, 462008,
462010, 462011, 462013, 462016,
462018, 462021–462024, 462026,
462027, 462030–460032, 462036
Bhubaneshwar 751001–751014
Bombay 400001–400022, 400024–400029,
400031–400035, 400037–400039,
400043, 400049–400052,
400054–400072, 400075–400090,
400092–400099, 400101–400104
Calcutta 700001–700034, 700037–700048,
700053–700055, 700060, 700062,
700063, 700067–700069,
700071–700073, 700075, 700078,
700082, 700085–700089, 700092
Calicut
Chandigarh 160001–160003, 160011, 160012,
160014, 160015, 160017–160020,
160022, 160023, 160031, 160036
Cochin 682001TP–682006, 682009,
682011–682026, 682029, 682031,
682032, 682035
Coimbatore 640119, 641001–641006,
641011–641013, 641015, 641016,
641018, 641025, 641027, 641028,
641030, 641033, 641037, 631044, 641045
Cuttack 753001–753013
Delhi/New Delhi 110001–110029, 110031–110035,
110037, 110044–110046, 110048,
110049, 110051–110060,
110062–110067, 110083, 110091,
110092, 110094
Dhanbad
Goa 403001, 403002, 403004, 403006
Gorakhpur
Guwahati 781001, 781003–781014, 781016,
781018T, 781018–781022, 781024,
781025, 781029, 781032
Gwalior 474001–474012, 474020
Hyderabad 500001–500008, 500012, 500013,
500016–500018, 500020,
500022–500029, 500034, 500036,
500038, 500041, 500044, 500045,
500048, 500049, 500178, 500195,
500253, 500258, 500264–500267,
500361, 500371, 500380, 500457,
500463, 500482, 500484, 500486,
500659, 500873, 500890
Imphal 795001–795003, 795008, 795010
Indore 452001–452009, 452012
Jaipur 302001–302006, 302011–302013,
302015–302017
Jamm 180001–180007
Jamshedpu
Kanchupuram 631501–631503
Kanpur 208001–208026
Lucknow 226001–226009, 226011,
226016–226020, 227105, 227132
Madras 600001–600018, 600020–600026,
600028–600036, 600038–600042,
600049, 600078, 600079,
600081–600087, 600090,
600092–600095, 600097, 600099,
600102, 600104–0600108,
600111–600113
Madurai 625001–625004, 625007–625011,
625014, 625016–625018, 625020
Mangalore 575001–575008, 575016
Meerut 250001–250004
Moradabad
Mysore
Nagpur
Panaji 403001, 403002, 403004, 403006
Patna 800001–800023
Pondicherry 605001–605004, 605006, 605009,
605011–605013
Pune 411001–411014, 411016–411022,
411026–411032, 411035–411040,
411042, 411044, 411052
Quilon
Raipu 492004, 469006–10
Ranchi 834001–834012
City Postal Code
Individual Country Listings India
September 9, 2024 481
Areas Served (cont’d):
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 10
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Salem 636001–636007, 636009, 636015, 636016
City Postal Code
Schillong
Shimla 171001–171006
Silchar 788001–788007, 788009
Srinagar 190001–190015
Surat 394210, 394220, 394221, 395001–395010
Tiruchirapalli 620001–620003, 620008, 620014,
620017, 620018
Tirupati 517501, 517502, 517507
Tirupur 638601–638604, 638607, 638608, 638652
Trichy
Trichur
Trivandrum 695001–695039, 695098
Vadodara 390001–390019
Varanasi 221001–221007, 221010
Vijayawada 520001–520016
Visakhapatnan 530001–530027, 530038, 530040
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
City Postal Code
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
India International Mail Manual
482 September 9, 2024
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Indonesia
September 9, 2024 483
Indonesia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Books and periodicals printed in any Indonesian language and
published outside of Indonesia, except educational books
approved by the Indonesian Department of Commerce.
Cloth and batik designs and sarongs.
Cocoa leaves, dried, undried, or powdered.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Indonesian national currency (rupiahs).
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Used goods (all commodities).
Restrictions
For commercial shipments, import licenses are required. The
following articles are not permitted in commercial shipments:
articles of gold or silver, including tableware; pens and
pencils ornamented with precious metal; calendar watches;
linen clothing; natural silk goods; children’s toys operated by
steam or electricity; leather goods; coffee essences; coffee
substitutes; molasses and sugar substitutes; traditional
medicines and supplements; medicine without a doctor’s
prescription; cosmetics; bags; footwear; electronics.
In accordance with Regulation No. 36 of 2023, issued by the
Ministry of Trade of Indonesia, the commodities provided in
the following chart may be mailed at or under the listed
threshold per postal item. For an entry that contains more
than one commodity, the total threshold limit applies to
either one commodity or a combination of the commodities,
as follows:
* Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM), the food
and drug control agency in Indonesia.
Observations
1. Customs declarations must show both the gross weight of
the entire shipment and the net weight of each item in the
shipment.
2. Addressees are required to obtain special authorization to
receive gift shipments that contain any articles that are
considered “luxury or semi-luxury” items (e.g., various kinds
of haberdashery, technical goods, foodstuffs, office
supplies, cameras and projectors) by the Indonesian
authorities.
3. Gift shipments must be endorsed “Gift shipment — For the
personal use of the addressee.”
4. Many articles are subject to an import license or special
authorization by the Indonesian authorities. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the necessary documents are held.
5. As of October 17, 2023, all items containing goods sent to
Indonesia are subject to taxes and customs duty as follows:
a. An item with a value not exceeding 3 USD is subject to a
VAT at the rate of 11 percent of the good’s value.
b. In most cases, an item with a value exceeding 3 USD but
not exceeding 1,500 USD is subject to a VAT at the rate of
11 percent of the good’s value and customs duty at the
rate of 7.5 percent. However, the items noted in the
following table are subject to a VAT at the rate of 11
percent of the good’s value, plus customs duty and
personal income tax at the following rates:
Note: An addressee who does not have an Indonesian tax
identification number may be subject to double the amount of
personal income tax.
c. An item with a value exceeding 1,500 USD is required to
undergo a self-assessment procedure.
6. A cellular phone mailed to Indonesia must include the
phone’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)
number on the invoice attached to the item. If the sender
fails to provide the IMEI number, the cellular phone cannot
be activated in Indonesia.
7. Certain items of apparel and their accessories are subject to
an import duty in respect of security measures in addition to
customs duty.
Commodity
Threshold per
International Postal Item
Apparel and apparel accessories 5 pieces
Bags 2 pieces
Bicycles (two-wheeled and three-
wheeled)
2 pieces
Cell phones, handheld
computers, and tablet computers
2 pieces
Cosmetics and household health
products
20 pieces
Electronic goods 2 pieces
Footwear (all types) 2 pieces
Other finished textile goods 5 pieces
Cement clinker and cement Maximum of 1,500 USD
Ceramics Maximum of 1,500 USD
Downstream plastics Maximum of 1,500 USD
Food and drink (maximum 5kg
per BPOM*)
Maximum of 1,500 USD
Forestry products Maximum of 1,500 USD
Glass Maximum of 1,500 USD
Iron or steel (and their derivatives) Maximum of 1,500 USD
Pearls Maximum of 1,500 USD
Textiles and textile products Maximum of 1,500 USD
Tires Maximum of 1,500 USD
Toys Maximum of 1,500 USD
Traditional medicines and health
supplements (maximum 5 pieces
per type per BPOM*)
Maximum of 1,500 USD
Item Customs Duty
Personal
Income Tax
Bags
(HS code 4202)
15–20 percent 10 percent
Bicycles
(HS codes 8711.60.92,
8711.60.93, 8711.60.94,
8711.60.95, 8711.60.99,
and 8712)
25–40 percent 10 percent
Books
(HS codes 4901, 4902,
4903, and 4904)
None 10 percent
Cosmetics
(HS codes 3303, 3304,
3305, 3306, and 3307)
10–25 percent 10 percent
Iron and steel
(HS code 73)
0–20 percent 10 percent
Shoes
(HS code 64)
25–30 percent 10 percent
Textiles and textile
products
(HS codes 61, 62, and
63)
15–25 percent 10 percent
Watches
(HS codes 9101 and
9102)
10 percent 10 percent
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484 September 9, 2024
8. To facilitate customs clearance and delivery of items, Pos
Indonesia (the designated postal operator of Indonesia)
requests that the mailer provide the addressee’s mobile
telephone number and email address, if possible, on the
address label of Registered Mail letters and on the customs
declaration form for each item sent with any of the following
services: First-Class Package International Service,
International Priority Airmail packages (small packets),
International Surface Air Lift packages (small packets),
Priority Mail International, and Priority Mail Express
International.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Indonesia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)
Country Code: ID
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
canceled checks,
and computer cards
and printouts.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse items clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, microfiche,
and magnetic tapes
and disks.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
City Postal Code
Amboina 97000–97119, 97231–97239
Balikpapan 76100–76199 (in Kalimantan Island)
Banda Aceh 23000
Bandara
Soekarno–Hatta
19101–19109
Bandung 40000–40199, 40201–40299
Banjarmasin 70000–70199, 70201–70299
Batam 29400–29499 (in Raiu Island)
Bekasi 17000–17199
Bengkulu 38000
Bogor 16000, 16100–16199
Bontang 75300
Bukittinggi 26100–26199
Cianjur 43200
Cibinong 16900
Cilegon 42400–42419, 42441–42449
Cimahi 40500
Ciputat 15400–15419, 15451–15459
Cirebon 45100
Denpasar 80000–80199, 80201–80299 (in Bali
Island)
Depok 16400–16499
Jakarta (Djakarta) 10000–10999, 11000, 12000, 13000,
14000 (except Pulan Seribu),
19101–19109 (in Java Island)
Jambi 36000
Jayapura 99000–99119, 99221–99229
Karawang 41300
Kendari 93000
Kudus 59300
Kupang 85000–85199, 85201–85299
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Lhokseumawe 24300–24399
Madiun 63100
Magelang 56100
Malang 65100–65199
Manado 95000–95199, 95201–95299 (in
Sulawesi Island)
Mataram 83000
Medan 20000–20199, 20201–20299 (in
Sumatra island)
Mojokerto 61300
Padang 25000–25199, 25201–25299 (in
Sumatra Island)
Palembang 30000–30199, 30201–30299
Palu 94000
Pangkalpinang 33100
Pekanbaru 28000–28199, 28201–28299 (in
Sumatra Island)
Pondokgede 17400–17499
Pontianak 78000–78199, 78201–78299 (in
Kalimantan Island)
Purwokerto 53100
Salatiga 50700
Samarinda 75000–75199, 75201–75299
Sawangan 16500–16599
Semarang 50000–50199, 50201–50299 (in Java
Island)
Serang 42100
Solo 57100–57119, 57121–57129
Sukabumi 43100
Sukoharjo 57500
Surabaya 60000–60199 (in Java Island), 60400
Tangeramg 15000–15199
Tanjungkarang 35000
Tanjungpinang 29100–29199
Tarakan 77100
Ujung Pandang 90000–90199, 90201–90299 (in
Sulawesi Island)
Ungaran 50500
Yogyakarta 55000–55199, 55201–55299
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
City Postal Code
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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486 September 9, 2024
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Iran
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Iran
Country Conditions for Mailing
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the
mailing of items to certain destinations and
recipients, including a broad embargo on items to
and from Iran. Many shipments to Iran also require
the filing of information with the U.S. Census Bureau.
Before mailing any items to Iran, mailers should refer
to IMM 510, 520, and 530 and to Publication 699,
Special Requirements for Shipping Internationally,
for additional information.
Prohibitions (130)
Alcoholic beverages.
Books, newspapers, printed matter, writing, records, pictures,
emblems, and any other articles of a seditious or immoral
nature or contrary to the principles of the Islamic religion or
accepted customs.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; travelers checks; securities
payable to bearer; gold, silver, platinum, whether
manufactured or not; jewelry, precious stones, or other
valuable articles. Iran will accept no liability for loss of or
damage to such items.
Fashion newspapers.
Firearms of all kinds; weapons; and ammunition.
Flying robotic equipment, including all kinds of personal and
commercial drones.
Games involving profit and loss (for example, dice or card
games).
Musical instruments.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radio systems that are equipped with a single sideband; upper
sideband; lower sideband; beat frequency oscillator;
continuous air wave band; police band; or an FM band
having a frequency range of 76 to 87 MHz.
Radioactive materials.
Skins of animals the consumption of whose flesh is prohibited
by Islam.
Sugar, brown sugar.
Used clothing.
Restrictions
Banknotes other than Iranian may be imported only with the
permission of the Iranian National Bank.
Observations
1. Customs duties will not be levied for the clearance of postal
items of a non-commercial nature provided the value does
not exceed $50.00. There are exceptions for those goods
that are prohibited by law. More clarification is available at
irica.gov.ir
, the official customs Web site of the Islamic
Republic of Iran.
2. Postage covers conveyance only to the Iranian frontier
offices. Additional charges for conveyance into the interior
are levied by the Iranian Administration.
3. The importation of a wide range of general merchandise is
prohibited or subject to import quotas, and senders are
advised in their own interests to ascertain before mailing
whether their goods are admissible.
4. The importation of certain telecommunication products
(wireless phones, transmitting and receiving sets, and other
similar items) is subject to permission from the Ministry of
Information and Communications of the Islamic Republic of
Iran.
5. The importation of drugs, foods, cosmetics, hygiene
products, and beverages is subject to permission from the
Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
6. The importation of books, publications, films, tapes, and
CDs containing scientific information which are not illegal
according to the laws and regulations of Iran, and other
products concerning technical and scientific matters in the
fields of printing, distribution and copying, which are not
illegal according to the laws and regulations of Iran are
subject to authorization from the Ministry of Science,
Research and Technology, the Ministry of Health and
Medical Education, or the Ministry of Culture and Islamic
Guidance, as appropriate.
7. The importation of seeds, insecticides, etc. is subject to
permission from the Ministry of Agricultural Jahad.
8. The importation of radioactive goods and equipment is
subject to permission from the Atomic Energy Organization
of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
9. The importation of weapons is subject to permission from
the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
10.The importation of animal foods is subject to permission
from the Veterinary Organization of the Islamic Republic of
Iran.
11.According to Iran’s customs authority, importation of mobile
phones mailed to Iran is limited to one mobile phone per
individual per calendar year. For items that contain a mobile
phone, Iran National Post Company (the designated postal
operator of Iran) requests that the mailer include the
addressee’s identity number in the “importer’s reference”
field on the customs form or, if the customs declaration
form does not have an “importer’s reference” field, on the
address side of the item. Items containing a mobile phone
that do not meet these standards are subject to seizure or
return.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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488 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Iraq
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, including air guns; and parts of arms and munitions.
Binoculars.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or
not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Lighters containing butane gas.
Medicinal drugs.
Military equipment or electronic devices (e.g., drones) that pose
a threat to the security of the country.
Non-preserved meats and soft fruits.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Tapes or cassettes.
Restrictions
For shipments containing goods valued at more than 1 Iraqi
dinar, the addressee must obtain a special import license
from the Ministry of Supply, Import Department, Baghdad.
Radio apparatus, and their accessories, and knives having
blades over 76 millimeters (about 3 inches) in length, require
permission to be obtained by the addressees from the Iraqi
authorities.
Observations
Many articles are subject to an import permit/license.
Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Iraq.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: IQ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International service is available to the
following cities:
Baghdad
Basrah
Mosul
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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490 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) NOT Available
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Ireland
September 9, 2024 491
Ireland
(Eire)
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must, at minimum, include
the corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code
for each article listed on the customs declaration
form. For more information, see 537 and the
Observations section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Articles bearing false trademarks or lacking the indication of
origin required by the Irish regulations.
Coins minted in a foreign country, except gold and silver; false
or counterfeit coins.
Hay, straw, including articles made of straw.
Human or animal remains (including cremated remains and
ashes).
Live plants and animals.
Peat moss litter except under license.
Prison-made goods.
Safety fuses; fireworks.
Tobacco, cigars, or cigarettes packed with other articles; cut
and compressed, sweetened, or adulterated tobacco.
Restrictions
Carbon paper, except for typewriter carbon paper that must be
described on the customs declaration as follows:
“Typewriter carbon paper coated with wax and containing
no oxidizable or fatty substances.”
Circulars or advertisements relating to the prevention or
treatment of venereal disease must be addressed to
physicians or pharmacists.
Import licensing information is contained in the Irish Customs
and Excise Tariff, which may be obtained from the Secretary,
Revenue Commissioners, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 and from
the Government Publications Sales Office, GPO Arcade,
Dublin 1.
Importation of tea is subject to certain customs regulations.
Many other goods, including certain fruit, vegetables and other
foodstuffs, plants and seeds, and certain pharmaceutical
products are subject to special regulations.
Margarine, skimmed milk, and other diluted or adulterated
foodstuffs must be suitably labeled.
Oiled or varnished cloth or similar articles must be
accompanied by a certificate as follows: “The oilcloth or
similar articles in this parcel have been stored at a
temperature of 140ºF until completely dried, and then cured
for at least a month before packing.” Only in Priority Mail
International parcels.
The following goods are subject to quota restrictions and
require an import license: boots and shoes, brushes, electric
lamp bulbs, screws, tapered thread; felt hats and caps for
women and girls; brushes and mops; wheaten flour and any
commodity or product of wheat; rubber proofed wearing
apparel; sparking plugs and component parts; silk and
artificial silk hose; and certain woven fabrics.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. The names of the counties in Ireland are as follows: Carlow,
Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare,
Kilkenny, Leitrim, Laioghis, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo,
Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary,
Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow.
4. The names of the county and the delivery office must form a
part of the address of all mail articles.
5. In the case of articles liable to customs duty that are eligible
for preference, the preferential tariff will not be applied
unless the customs declaration is inscribed in bold
characters: “Preference claimed — Certificate of origin
enclosed.” Otherwise, the full customs duties will be applied
to the articles.
6. The same applies to goods imported under permit, unless
the declaration is clearly marked “Imported under license,”
and unless the relative license is produced at the time of
customs examination. In such cases the license should be
produced before the goods are imported.
7. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
8. A harmonized code (i.e., a code for the Integrated Tariff of
the European Communities, also known as a “TARIC code”)
is required for all goods destined to Ireland. The Irish
customs authority has a tiered classification system. Some
items require a 10-digit TARIC code while other items may
be described using the 8-digit or 6-digit TARIC code. Items
that require a 10-digit TARIC code may be returned by Irish
customs, at the mailer’s expense, if the mailer provides only
the first six or eight digits. Therefore, USPS recommends
that mailers provide the 10-digit TARIC code for all goods
destined to Ireland. More information can be found at https://
www.anpost.com/Commerce/SME/InternationalSending/
Find-a-TARIC-Commodity-code.
9. Ireland requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Ireland International Mail Manual
492 September 9, 2024
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Ireland.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
5. All items must have both the county and city in the address.
Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail Express
Country Code: IE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents
only.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Individual Country Listings Ireland
September 9, 2024 493
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Israel International Mail Manual
494 September 9, 2024
Israel - Lithuania
Israel
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Agricultural tools and accessories.
Bank and currency notes at present in circulation in Israel.
Blank invoices with headings.
Cigarettes exceeding 600.
Dairy products, except for canned powdered milk.
Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Games of chance.
Indecent or obscene marks, paintings, photographs, books,
cards, lithographs, or engravings.
Infectious perishable biological substances.
Live plants and seeds.
Lottery tickets and advertisements.
Meats.
Organic fertilizers.
Radioactive materials.
Seafood and fish (includes canned fish or seafood).
Soil and sand.
Spices exceeding 1 kg.
Tobacco, in various forms, exceeding 600 grams.
Used beehives.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles may only be sent in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Food products not listed in the Prohibitions section may be
mailed in quantities not to exceed 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds)
per food item or 15 kilograms (33 pounds) per total food
shipment. To import larger quantities from abroad, the
prospective recipient must obtain an import license issued
by the Israeli government.
Import licenses are not required for bona fide gifts, namely, all
articles for the recipients’ personal use provided that the
import of the articles is permitted or for immigrant’s personal
effects.
Import licenses are required for many articles including radios,
televisions and other transmitters; medical or scientific
instruments; underwater equipment and cinematographic
film; postal stamps exceeding 100 Israeli pounds; and
plants.
Records, films, recording wire, computer cards, QSL cards,
and magnetic film are admitted only if sent in First-Class
Package International Service shipments.
Spices may be mailed in quantities not to exceed 0.5 kilograms
(1.1 pounds) per spice. To import larger quantities from
abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import
license issued by the Israeli government.
Vitamins, minerals, and food supplements may be mailed in
quantities not to exceed 100 grams (3.5 ounces) or one
package per product. To import larger quantities from
abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import
license issued by the Israeli government.
Observations
Invoices and documents relating to commercial items must be
attached to the outside of the items or to the customs
declaration and not enclosed in the item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Israel
September 9, 2024 495
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Israel.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Israel.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS - Express Mail
Service
Country Code: IL
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
documents,
business letters,
non-negotiable
instruments,
computer printouts,
and canceled
checks.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Identify contents completely and
state whether import license, if
required, is attached.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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496 September 9, 2024
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Italy
September 9, 2024 497
Italy
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Albums of any kind (of photographs, postcards, postage
stamps, etc.).
Arms and weapons.
Articles of platinum or gold; jewelry; and other valuable articles
unless sent as insured Priority Mail International parcels.
Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them.
Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof.
Cartridge caps; cartridges.
Clocks and supplies for clocks.
Compound medicaments and medicines.
Coral mounted in any way.
Ether and chloroform.
Exposed photographic and cinematographic films.
Hair and articles made of hair.
Human Remains. Only cremated remains (human ashes) are
permitted.
Leather goods.
Lighters and their parts, including lighter flints.
Lithium cells and batteries — including items containing lithium
cells and batteries under 135.6.
Live bees, leeches, and silkworms.
Live plants and animals.
Nutmeg, vanilla; sea salt, rock salt; saffron.
Parasites and predators of harmful insects.
Perfumery goods of all kinds (except soap).
Playing cards of any kind.
Postage stamps in sealed or unsealed First-Class Mail
International or First-Class Package International Service
shipments.
Radioactive materials.
Ribbons for typewriters.
Roasted or ground coffee and its substitutes; roasted chicory.
Saccharine and all products containing saccharine.
Salted, smoked or otherwise prepared meats; fats; and lard.
Tobacco.
Toys not made wholly of wood.
Treated skins and furs.
Weapons of any kind and spare parts for them.
Restrictions
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; jewelry; and other precious or valuable articles must
be enclosed in an insured Priority Mail International parcel in
order to be mailable to addressees in Italy.
Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments on condition that the package bears a
completed PS Form 2976 and the addressee complies with
the Italian financial regulations.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service shipments may not contain dutiable
articles.
4. Shipments containing books must bear a PS Form 2976.
5. Many articles are subject to an import license or quantity
restrictions. Senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the articles will be admitted or
whether the necessary documents, if required, are held.
6. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
7. Italy requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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498 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Italy.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: CAI-Post
Country Code: IT
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers/
documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse items clearly next to
mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Italy
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Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Jamaica International Mail Manual
500 September 9, 2024
Jamaica
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Bees and materials used by beekeepers.
Citrus fruits and plants and parts thereof
Cocoa; coffee; condensed milk; cornmeal; edible oils; honey
and beeswax; paints; and sugar.
Cotton seed and plants and parts thereof.
Lighters containing butane gas.
Meats.
Radioactive materials.
Switchblade knives.
Restrictions
Electronic items, including cellular telephones, are not
accepted unless they are sent in the original manufacturer's
packaging. In addition, the items must be packed in
accordance with UPU requirements.
Medications must have the name and formula printed in English
on the container and wrapper. Also, medications for
treatments of venereal disease must be accompanied with
directions for their use.
Observations
Many types of merchandise require authorization to import,
which the addressee must obtain from the Trade
Administrator at Kingston. Senders must be assured that the
addressee has such a permit or can obtain one if needed.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Jamaica.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: JM
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Two copies of a commercial invoice
must be included in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Jamaica
September 9, 2024 501
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Japan International Mail Manual
502 September 9, 2024
Japan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Ammunition.
Firearms, the components and accessories of firearms, and
weapons. Firearms (including handguns, pistols, machine
guns, and rifles), the components and accessories of
firearms, and other types of weapons (including daggers,
swords, spears, and switch blade knives) may not be
imported into Japan unless addressed to an appropriate
organization and unless the intended recipient has received
prior permission from the competent authority (such as the
Public Safety Commission) in the prefecture in which that
recipient resides.
Hoverboards or gyroboards.
Items that infringe on patent rights, utility model rights, design
rights, trademark rights, copyrights, neighboring rights, or
layout design rights.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and other similar
substances
Restrictions
Banknotes; securities payable to bearer; coins, gold bullion;
bills of exchange; letters of credit; and other payment orders
are subject to the conditions laid down in the law concerning
foreign exchange and trade control.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles may only be sent in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments
or insured Priority Mail International parcels.
Meat products are prohibited unless accompanied by an
inspection certificate issued by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
Plants are limited to parcels and small packets only and are
prohibited unless accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate issued by the country of origin, in accordance with
Japan’s national legislation. For a U.S. mailer, the
phytosanitary certificate must come from the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA). Japan’s national
legislation authorizes the destruction of items that do not
have the proper documentation. Japan’s national legislation
recommends that the outer package contains the words
“Contains plants,” “Requires plant inspection,” “Plants,”
“Plant seeds,” or similar wording. Confirmation of import
conditions and additional guidance is available through the
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at
www.pps.go.jp/english/index.html
.
Observations
1. Human ashes may be accepted if presented for mailing by a
licensed crematory or licensed mortuary. The ashes must be
packed in a sealed metal container enclosed in a substantial
outer container. There must be enclosed within the outer
container, but outside the metal container, a certified copy of
the death certificate and a statement or certificate executed
by the crematory or mortuary to the effect that the ashes are
those of the person named in the death certificate.
2. Many articles are subject to an import license. Senders
should ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether
the necessary documents are held. Import permits are not
required for articles intended for personal use and in
quantities such that they could not be used for commercial
purposes; articles for the relief of disaster victims; ashes of
the dead; and publications sent to libraries as part of an
exchange between countries.
3. A sales invoice is required for all articles valued at more than
U.S. $1,600.00. The invoice must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed with the customs declaration
in the plastic envelope of PS Form 2976-E. The sales invoice
must not obscure the customs declaration, which must
show through the plastic envelope.
4. To improve the readability of postal labels in order to
enhance customs clearance and the processing and delivery
of mail destined to Japan, Japan Post requests that the
mailer use labels made from non-thermal paper and
recommends a font size of 10 points for the destination and
sender’s addresses.
5. Japan Post requests that each item addressed to Japan
include the correct postal code on the address label and,
when applicable, also on the customs form. Information
regarding Japanese postcodes is available in Japanese at
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/zipcode/dl/roman-zip.html
.
For customers who are able to access the website in
English, Japanese postcode information is available under
the heading “Download Data.”
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 17
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Individual Country Listings Japan
September 9, 2024 503
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by two (2)
copies of the invoice.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Japan.
3. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Japan.
Reciprocal Service Name: Business Mail
Country Code: JP
Areas Served: All, including Okinawa.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 17
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 17
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 3
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer cards,
punched paper
tapes, shipping
documents, and
check clearances
between financial
institutions.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples not
exceeding
10,000 yen in value,
magnetic tapes and
disks, and
microfilm.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise or any
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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504 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Jordan
September 9, 2024 505
Jordan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Advertisements concerning treatment of venereal diseases or
medicinal preparations intended to serve as preventives
against those diseases.
Arms.
Essences and oils for use in making adulterated or imitated
beverages.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Bees and silkworms must be accompanied by an official
certificate that they are free from disease.
Observations
1. Effective February 25, 2021, customs regulations regarding
the clearance of online orders addressed to an individual
include the following updates:
a. Parcels valued at less than 200 Jordanian dinars (JOD)
will incur a customs-processing fee of 5 JOD or
10 percent of the parcel value, whichever is greater. No
extra taxes or fees will be applied.
b. Parcels valued at 200 through 1,000 JOD will require a
simplified customs declaration process by the recipient
through the Customs Department, and the customs tariff
will be applied.
c. Parcels valued at more than 1,000 JOD will be subject to
an import customs declaration process facilitated by a
customs clearance company, and the customs tariff will
be applied.
The above provisions exclude any parcel that will have
applicable customs tariffs and fees applied and that can be
described as follows:
a. That is addressed to a company, regardless of its value.
b. That contains multiple pieces of the same type and that
indicates they are intended for trade.
c. That contains mailable tobacco.
2. Display both the addressee’s landline number and mobile
telephone number (if possible) and email address (if
available) on the address label or customs form of each item
mailed to Jordan.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Jordan.
Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post
Country Code: JO
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
checks, computer
cards, magnetic
tape, microfiche,
and microfilm.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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506 September 9, 2024
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Ajlun
Amman
Aqaba
Irbid
Jarash
Karak
Ma’an
Ma’daba
Mafraq
Salt
Tofeila
Zarga
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Kazakhstan
September 9, 2024 507
Kazakhstan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins, banknotes, credit notes or any securities payable to
bearer, checks, precious metals (whether manufactured or
not), precious stones, natural diamonds, jewels and other
valuable articles, and foreign currency are prohibited.
Kazakhstan will accept no liability for loss of or damage to
such items.
Cultural artifacts.
Deer horns, hooves, and antlers.
Explosives and explosive or inflammable substances,
pyrotechnic articles (fireworks, etc.).
Firearms and bladed weapons or articles of similar construction
for civilian service, ammunition, special dual purpose (civilian
and military) technical devices, and parts and accessories
thereof.
Foreign currency.
Human organs and/or substances, and blood and blood parts.
Implements for fishing aquatic biological resources.
Live animals except bees, leeches, and silkworms.
Military weapons.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors, including
in drug form.
Natural precious stones, waste thereof, powder from precious
stones, pearls, yellow amber.
Nuclear materials and equipment; radioactive materials, fuels
and corrosive materials.
Originals and copies of military service records, identity cards,
and passports.
Perishable foodstuffs.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Plant protection products subject to the provisions of Annexes
A and B to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants of May 22, 2001.
Plants of any kind and in any form, including seeds.
Poisons, toxic substances of animal origin.
Precious metals, alloys, minerals, concentrates, rubble and
waste from precious metals.
Printed matter, plastic materials, stock footage, photographic
material, audio and video material containing propaganda
against the political regime and liable to threaten the integrity
and security of the State or aimed at undermining its
authority, materials that promote war, cruelty, violence and
pornography, and materials that promote social, racial,
national, religious, genetic or caste superiority.
Rare animal and vegetable products and endangered animals
and plants.
Rare metals, raw materials, alloys, combinations and products.
Special technical publications on the covert reception of
intelligence.
Sturgeon and salmon caviar.
Substances harmful to the ozone layer.
Tobacco products and smoking mixtures of all kinds.
Restrictions
A certificate must accompany funeral urns containing ashes of
the deceased from the licensed crematory or licensed
mortuary stating that the ashes are those of the person
named in the death certificate.
Animals and products of animal origin are subject to
authorization from the veterinary control institutions of
Kazakhstan.
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or
registered First-Class Mail International shipments, First-
Class Package International Service shipments, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Radio-electronic and high-frequency equipment requires
authorization by the country’s Ministry of Transport and
Communications.
Recording media (diskettes, video, and audio) require that
information be supplied on the type of computer and
operating system used for recording.
Works of art, antiques, and other valuable objects of art,
history, science, or culture require authorization by the
country’s Ministry of Public Health, Education and Culture.
Observations
1. For postal items destined to a private individual within a
given calendar month, the total duty-free value limit and
weight import limit are as follows:
a. From March 31, 2022, until September 30, 2022:
1,000 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. Customs
duties apply as follows: the greater fee of either
15 percent of the amount exceeding 1,000 EUR, or at
least 2 EUR per kg of the weight exceeding 31 kg
(68 pounds).
b. Starting October 1, 2022: 200 EUR and 31 kg
(68 pounds), respectively. Customs duties will apply as
follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the amount
exceeding 200 EUR, or at least 2 EUR per kg of the
weight exceeding 31 kg (68 pounds).
2. On all Registered Mail service items sent to Kazakhstan,
display the addressee’s first and last name and patronymic
(if any) in the address field and the addressee’s national
identity number (if possible) in the “importer’s reference” or
“comments” field of the customs form.
3. Kazakhstan requires one copy of a commercial invoice for
each Priority Mail Express International package containing
merchandise and/or any article subject to customs duty.
4. Kazpost Joint Stock Company (the designated postal
operator of Kazakhstan) recommends that the mailer include
on each item addressed to Kazakhstan the unique
7-character postcode assigned to each group of buildings
within 22 localities of Kazakhstan. The postcode consists of
a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., R00H5A9).
Postcodes are available at post.kz/postcode (only in
Russian).
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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508 September 9, 2024
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Kazakhstan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: KZ
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include the commercial invoice.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Kazakhstan
September 9, 2024 509
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
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510 September 9, 2024
Kenya
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not);
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuables.
Firearms and articles resembling deadly weapons.
Indecent or obscene material.
Radioactive materials.
Used clothing, bedding and other similar items, textile and
fabrics.
Restrictions
Articles bearing Boy Scout or Girl Scout insignia must have
authorization of the Kenya Boy Scout or Girl Guide
Commissioner.
Military or civil uniforms and clothing resembling them require
permit of the Kenya government.
Restrictions apply to the importation of second-hand clothes
for sale. This restriction does not apply to personal effects.
Traps capable of killing or capturing game must have
permission of the Chief Game Warden of Kenya.
Observations
1. A plant import permit must be obtained prior to shipment to
Kenya from the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture at the
following address: The Director, National Plant Quarantine
Station, P.O. Box 30148, Nairobi, Kenya.
2. Many types of merchandise require authorization to import,
which the addressee must obtain from the Director of Trade
and Supplies, P.O. Box 30430, Nairobi, Kenya. Senders
should be assured that the addressee has such a permit or
can obtain one if needed.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Kenya.
2. Priority Mail Express International shipments to Kenya must
carry a complete street delivery (including the name of the
building and floor number) or post office box address.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as DOCUMENTS WITHOUT
COMMERCIAL VALUE.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
enclosed in each item.
Individual Country Listings Kenya
September 9, 2024 511
Reciprocal Service Name:
Speedpost
Country Code: KE
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Bamburi Keroka Nandi Hills
Basement Kerugoya Nanyuki
Bungoma Khayega Naro Moru
Busia Kigano Ngara RD
Changamwe Kilifi Nkubu
Chepbar Kilindini RD Nyahururu
Chogoria Kisii Nyansiongo
Chuka Kisumu Nyeri
City Square Kitale Othaya
Eldoret Kitui Ronald Ngala ST
Embu Lamu Sarit Center
Enterprise RD Letracets Slaya
Gakere Road Machakos Sotik
Garissa Malindi Teletrade
Gigiri Maragoli Thika
Gilgil Marua Ukunda
Homabay Meru Voi
Isiolo Mombasa Watalii RD
Iten Mukurweini Watamu
Kabarnet Mumias Webuye
Kakamega Muranga Wundanyi
Kapsabet Nairobi G.P.O. Yaya Centre
Karatina Naivasha
Kericho Nakuru
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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512 September 9, 2024
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Kiribati
September 9, 2024 513
Kiribati
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Dyestuffs obtained from coal tar.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. Many categories of goods are either completely prohibited
or admitted only under special permit. Senders are advised
not to dispatch goods until they are sure that the importer
possesses or is able to obtain the necessary license issued
by the Resident Commissioner, Tarawa, Kiribati, or that no
such license is required.
2. As of September 30, 2020, each item mailed to Kiribati must
include the appropriate postcode. Information on Kiribati
postcodes is available from the Ministry of Information,
Communication, Transport and Tourism Development
website at https://www.micttd.gov.ki/postal/kiribati-new-
post-codes.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Proforma and Commercial Invoice required in addition to
customs forms listed in 123.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Kiribati.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Kiribati
Country Code: KI
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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514 September 9, 2024
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
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Korea, Democratic People’s
Republic of
(North Korea)
Country Conditions for Mailing
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the
mailing of items to certain destinations and
recipients, including a broad embargo on items to
and from North Korea. Many shipments to North
Korea also require the filing of information with the
U.S. Census Bureau. Before mailing any items to
North Korea, mailers should refer to IMM 510, 520,
and 530 and to Publication 699, Special
Requirements for Shipping Internationally, for
additional information.
Service is limited to First-Class Mail International
items (including postcards), First-Class Package
International Service items, and Free Matter for the
Blind. All merchandise is prohibited.
Prohibitions (130)
All merchandise is prohibited.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
precious articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package
International Service items, or Priority Mail International Flat
Rate Envelopes may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Mail should be addressed to Democratic People’s Republic
of Korea.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230)
Not Available
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only) or First-Class Package International Service. Weight
limit: 4 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) NOT Available
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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516 September 9, 2024
Korea, Republic of
(South Korea)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Counterfeit postage stamps.
Documents, books, printed papers, engravings or other articles
contrary to public security.
Firearms, sabres, and swords for military use.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms.
Fresh fruits, including apples, limes, mangoes, oranges, and
papayas.
Fresh vegetables, including unripe beans, rice seeds, potatoes,
and walnuts with shells.
Fruit trees, including seedlings and cuttings (scions).
Live animals.
Live insects, including pet insects.
Machines and paper for making cigarettes.
Pathogens.
Salt.
Seeds of weeds. For information regarding other types of
seeds, see Restrictions.
Soil or plants with soil attached.
Weights and measures.
Restrictions
Agricultural products — including fruits and vegetables (except
fresh fruits and fresh vegetables, which are prohibited);
herbs (including herbs for medicinal use); and grains — are
required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A U.S.
mailer must obtain the export certificate from the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Animal products (such as antlers, bones, and feathers) are
required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A U.S.
mailer must obtain the export certificate from the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service or the USDA APHIS. For
more information, see 592.
Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities
payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones;
and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments.
Dairy and other similar products (including cheese and butter)
are required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A
U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the United
States Food and Drug Administration.
Eggs and processed egg products (including egg powder) are
required to be accompanied by an Egg Products Export
Certificate of Wholesomeness. A U.S. mailer must obtain the
export certificate from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service (FSIS).
Lumber, including wood packing material, is required to be
accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. A U.S. mailer
must obtain the phytosanitary certificate from the USDA
APHIS.
Meat and processed meat products (including dried, fried,
marinated, raw, and steamed) are required to be
accompanied by a Meat Wholesomeness Certificate. A U.S.
mailer must obtain the export certificate from the USDA
FSIS.
Monthly or weekly journals are admitted to the extent of three
copies per person and per issue; they are subject to a permit
from the government if they exceed the limit of three copies.
Pet food (feed), including snacks and nutritional supplements,
is required to be accompanied by an export certificate. A
U.S. mailer must obtain the export certificate from the USDA
APHIS.
Plants used for planting or for propagation, including seeds,
seedlings, and bulbs, are required to be accompanied by a
phytosanitary certificate. A U.S. mailer must obtain the
phytosanitary certificate from the USDA APHIS.
Tobacco and ginseng may only be imported by the Korean
government.
Observations
1. Articles addressed for delivery in Korea should show the
name of the addressee, street, district, town and province in
Korea. The address should be shown also in Korean
characters, if known.
2. Service is available only to the provinces comprising the
Republic of Korea, i.e., provinces south of the 38th parallel
of latitude.
3. The following is a list of the provinces comprising the
Republic of Korea:
4. The provinces marked with the asterisk (*) are divided by the
38th parallel of latitude, and it is the responsibility of the
mailers to determine that the post offices to which their
parcels are addressed are located south of the 38th parallel.
Mail addressed to offices north of the 38th parallel will not be
forwarded to destination but will be treated as undeliverable.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Cheju-do
Cholla-namdo
Cholla-pukto
Ch’ungch’ong-namdo
Ch’ungch’ong-pukto
*Kangwon-do
*Kyonggi-do
Kyongsang-namdo
Kyongsang-pukto
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 18
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Republic of Korea.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to the Republic of Korea.
Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
Country Code: KR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 18
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 18
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 3
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
documents,
computer data,
shipping
documents, check
clearances, and
commercial papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfiche, and
magnetic tapes.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Identify contents completely and
state whether import license, if
required, is attached.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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518 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Kosovo, Republic of
September 9, 2024 519
Kosovo, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Weapons and ammunition by private individuals.
Cigarette paper.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and
silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Certain shipments may require a license by the U.S. Commerce
Department under the Export Administration Regulations
(see 530).
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Note: To determine conditions and available city destinations
for the Republic of Kosovo, refer to Publication 141’s country
listing for the Republic of Serbia (“Serbia”).
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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520 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Kuwait
September 9, 2024 521
Kuwait
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Lighters containing butane gas, and refills therefor.
Magazines or other printed matter containing illustrations of
nude or partly nude human figures.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Addressees are required to obtain import licenses for preserved
meat, dairy products, drugs, serums and vaccines.
Jewels, precious stones, and metals imported for commercial
or resale purposes, are subject to prior authorization of the
Ministry of Trade and Industry of Kuwait.
Medicines and pills must be accompanied by a medical
prescription or documents indicating their specifications or
composition.
Tapes and cassettes must not be sent in Registered Mail. Such
articles are admitted in ordinary mail.
Used clothing intended for sale must be accompanied by a
certificate of disinfection or sterilization.
Observations
1. Display both the addressee’s landline number and mobile
telephone number (if possible) and email address (if
available) on the address label or customs form of each item
mailed to Kuwait.
2. The mailer must attach all necessary or relevant
documentation, including invoices, export/import licenses,
certificates of origin, health certificates, etc., to the inside or
outside of the item to expedite customs clearance of goods
mailed to Kuwait.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Priority Mail Express International items mailed to Kuwait
should bear the addressee’s telephone number.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Kuwait.
Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post
Country Code: KW
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers,
documents, and
commercial papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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522 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Kyrgyzstan
September 9, 2024 523
Kyrgyzstan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Explosive, flammable, or dangerous substances.
Military-type firearms, and ammunitions therefor, other than
hunting weapons, knives and blades, sheaths therefor,
specially intended for attack (truncheons, stilettos).
Narcotics, psychotropic and other substances that encourage
drug addiction, and hashish.
Perishable goods.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Printed matter, plates, negatives, films for exposure,
phonographs, tapes, video cassettes and video discs,
information for electronic calculators, manuscripts, disks
and other sound recordings, drawings and other printing and
plastic arts products containing information that may
prejudice the constitutional order of the State, public,
political, or economic interests, or State sovereignty; in
defense of war, terrorism, incitement to racial hatred such as
Zionism, anti-Semitism, fascism, national exclusion, and
religious provocation; and pornographic publications.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; currency notes or securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver (whether
manufactured or not); precious stones; jewels; or other
valuable articles may be mailed only as insured Priority Mail
International parcels. Kyrgyzstan will not accept liability in
cases of loss or damage to such items if they are accepted.
High-frequency radio-electronic devices and apparatus;
ultrasonic apparatus; industrial, scientific, and medical
generators; detection devices used to measure transport
speed (radar) are admitted only on the authorization of the
Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Postage stamps, whether canceled or uncanceled, are
prohibited when sent by Registered Mail service. Kyrgyz
Post will accept no liability for any loss or damage to
incoming registered items containing such articles.
Seeds and parts of plants intended for planting require
authorization of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
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524 September 9, 2024
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Kyrgyzstan.
4. Priority Mail Express International shipments must have a
street address. Post office box addresses should not be
used. A local telephone number for addressee should be
provided if possible.
5. All items must have both the county and city in the address.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: KG
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
720000 Bishek (Frunze)
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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September 9, 2024 525
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
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526 September 9, 2024
Laos
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Cameras.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Laptop computers.
Lithium batteries, including any items containing lithium
batteries.
Mobile telephones.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Most merchandise requires special permission from the Laotian
authorities for importation. Senders should be advised in
their own interest to ascertain before mailing whether their
goods are admissible.
Observations
The following are the only post offices in operation:
Attapeu
Houeisai
Khammouane
Luangnamtha
Luangprabang
Oudomxay
Paksane
Paksé
Phonehong
Phongsaly
Samneua
Saravane
Savannakhet
Sayaboury
Sékong
Vientiane
Xiengkhouang
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Laos.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Laos Express
Country Code: LA
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty and
with commercial
value exceeding
$40.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Two copies of a commercial invoice
must be included with each item.
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September 9, 2024 527
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Postal Code and City Postal Code and City
0100 Chanthaboury 0900 Phonsavanh
0112 Hatsayfong 0607 Phonxay
0500 Houeisai 0700 Sam Neua
1200 Khammouane 1400 Saravane
1300 Khanthaboury 1300 Savannakhet
0300 Luang Namtha 0800 Sayaboury
0600 Luang Prabang 0101 Sikhottabong
0400 Muang Xay 0103 Sisattanak
0602 Muong Nane 1200 Thakhek
0605 Muong Ngoy 1500 Thateng
0604 Nambak 0100 Vientiane
0114 Naxaythong 0116 Xaysetha
0120 Pakngum 0117 Xaythany
1100 Paksane 0900 Xieng Khouang
1600 Pakse 0601 Xieng Ngeun
1000 Phone Hong
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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528 September 9, 2024
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Latvia
September 9, 2024 529
Latvia
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition, parts and accessories.
Coins, bank notes, currency notes (paper money), securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry
and other valuable articles.
Explosives and combustible materials.
Hyacinth bulb, carnation and chrysanthemum seedling and
cuttings, seeds of leguminous plants and seeds in
quarantine.
Live animals except bees and leeches.
Narcotics and psychotropic substances.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Publications harmful to young people; works contrary to public
order; obscene or immoral articles.
Radioactive materials.
Raw animal products.
Restrictions
A veterinary service certificate must accompany animal
products (with the exception of canned foods).
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or
registered First-Class Mail International items, First-Class
Package International Service items, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Pharmaceutical products may not be sent to private individuals
who are resident in Latvia. Such products can only be mailed
to pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical
wholesalers, or accredited representatives of foreign
producers of medicines who have a business presence in
Latvia. A quality certificate and a shipper’s invoice prepared
by the product’s producer must accompany all mailpieces
that contain pharmaceutical products.
Products of floras must be accompanied by a plant health
(phytosanitary) certificate.
Observations
1. Display the addressee’s landline or mobile telephone
number, if available, on the address label or customs form of
each item sent with any of the following services: Registered
Mail, First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International, or Priority Mail Express International. This
contact information enables Latvijas Pasts to alert the
addressee, particularly via short message service (SMS) or
other means of notification, that the item is due to be
delivered or is available for collection.
2. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-e-
commerce_en.
3. Latvia requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
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530 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Latvia.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: LV
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Latvia
September 9, 2024 531
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Lebanon International Mail Manual
532 September 9, 2024
Lebanon
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Artificial butters and adulterated or harmful products.
Automatic and electrical gambling devices.
Cigarette papers and machines for the manufacture or packing
of cigarettes.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and
other precious articles.
Essences, essential oils, and products derived therefrom for the
use in the manufacture of imitated beverages, ices, and
pastries.
False trade-marks, trade names, or indications of origin.
Lighters using butane gas.
Liquids, easily liquefiable elements, and glass or similarly fragile
articles.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Leaf tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes are subject to prior
authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Finance.
Medicines, surgical and dental instruments are admitted only
under permit from the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon.
Observations
1. Commercial shipments valued at 50 Lebanese pounds or
over, require 3 copies of a combined certificate of origin and
commercial invoice. The document must be certified by a
chamber of commerce or similar organization and, if a
Lebanese consular officer is located at the place of mailing,
it must be legalized by him or her. Gift shipments regardless
of value and commercial shipments valued at less than 50
Lebanese pounds are exempt from the requirement.
2. Articles must be carefully addressed to show the exact place
of destination but not the names of other places nearby. The
office of destination must be written legibly in Arabic
characters, as far as possible, as well as in English or
French.
3. Import licenses are required for many kinds of merchandise.
Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
Items containing small quantities not exceeding 100
Lebanese pounds in value are not subject to an import
permit.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Lebanon
September 9, 2024 533
Notes:
1. Commercial invoice required in addition to customs forms
listed in 123.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Lebanon.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS LibanPost
Country Code: LB
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Lesotho International Mail Manual
534 September 9, 2024
Lesotho
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Base or counterfeit coins.
Charged butane gas lighters and refills.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and
silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Eau de cologne.
Military uniforms and equipment.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Prison-made goods.
Printed matter relating to football pools.
Radioactive materials.
Used clothing or used articles intended for resale.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Invoices must be inserted in all commercial shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Lesotho.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Fastmail
Country Code: LS
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Butha Buthe Mohaleshoek
Leribe Morija
Mafeteng Quthing
Majara Roma
Maputsoe Saint Monica
Maseru Teyateyaneng
Mazenod
Individual Country Listings Lesotho
September 9, 2024 535
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Liberia International Mail Manual
536 September 9, 2024
Liberia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail
International.
Restrictions
Pharmaceutical products are admitted only under prior permit
from the National Public Health Dept., Official Bag 9009,
Monrovia.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Liberia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: LR
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
Monrovia
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included with all commercial
shipments.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Liberia
September 9, 2024 537
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Libya International Mail Manual
538 September 9, 2024
Libya
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms (other than sporting guns).
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
all kinds payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold
or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Tea, salt.
Tobacco in any form.
Restrictions
Special authorization is required for plant material including
seeds, salt, saccharine, sporting guns, serums, and
vaccines.
Observations
1. Import licenses are required for all shipments intended for
commercial purposes. However, an import permit is not
necessary for shipments containing goods whose value
does not exceed 5 Libyan Dinar. Every shipment containing
goods for sale must be accompanied by an invoice, in
duplicate, dated and signed by the sender.
2. Commercial shipments should be accompanied by a
certificate of origin from the dispatching firm that the
contents of the shipments contain only goods of a
commercial nature.
3. In accordance with Executive Order 12543 of January 7,
1986, merchandise is limited to donations of articles of food,
clothing, medicines, and medical supplies that are intended
strictly for medical purposes. First-Class Package
International Service items and International Priority Airmail
(IPA) items are subject to the content restriction. ISAL
service is suspended because transportation is not available.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Libya
September 9, 2024 539
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Liechtenstein International Mail Manual
540 September 9, 2024
Liechtenstein
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms,
nonexplosive parts of artillery fuses, flammable films, or
articles made of celluloid.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Lottery tickets and advertisements for lotteries.
Mini-spies (miniature wireless transmitters).
Radar detectors.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. A letter or card fully prepaid and bearing the same address
as that of a Priority Mail International parcel may be tied to or
otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel in
such manner as to prevent its separation therefrom and not
to interfere with the address of the parcel. Stamps to cover
postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the
parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed
to the envelope thereof, or in the case of a postcard, to the
address side of the card, preferably the upper-right portion.
Priority Mail International parcels to which such letters or
cards are attached are treated as parcel post.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence
and commercial
papers/documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Samples of
merchandise
without commercial
value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Individual Country Listings Liechtenstein
September 9, 2024 541
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Liechtenstein.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Rapid Service
Country Code: LI
Areas Served:
All points in Liechtenstein are served. Liechtenstein is served
through Switzerland.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Liechtenstein International Mail Manual
542 September 9, 2024
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Lithuania
September 9, 2024 543
Lithuania
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunitions, and parts and accessories; all types of
hunting and sporting guns, crossbows, pneumatic and
fighting weapons, gas pistols, and gas bombs.
Articles whose nature and packaging may constitute a danger
to postal employees or that may spoil or damage other
postal items.
Articles with immoral inscriptions and pictures.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money) except
quantities sent by the National Bank of Lithuania and its
institutions; securities of any kind payable to bearer;
traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured
or not); precious metals and precious stones, including
scrap and waste from such items; jewelry; and other
valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of mail,
including Priority Mail Express International shipments, that
are sent to Lithuania.
Explosive, combustible, and dangerous materials.
Narcotic, psychotropic, and toxic substances and equipment
for using them.
Nonprecious metals, their alloys, wastes, and scrap.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Prepared foodstuffs and raw materials of animal origin if their
industrial packaging is damaged, the use-by-date has
expired, or the sensory features (i.e., smell, taste, and touch)
have been altered.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, except it is
permitted to send 200 cigarettes or 250 g. of tobacco, or an
assortment of these products, provided the gross weight
does not exceed 250 g. (8.8 ounces).
Watch straps, watch bands, and watch bracelets, and parts
thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious
metal whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated.
Restrictions
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or
registered First-Class Mail International items, First-Class
Package International Service items, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Firearms (categories B, C, and D), ammunition, special
surveillance and security equipment, crime-fighting
instruments/equipment, and civilian pyrotechnic articles can
be sent only with authorization from the Police Department
of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Objects of cultural value, works of art, and antiques may be
sent only with a permit from the Ministry of Culture’s
Department of the Protection of Objects of Cultural Value.
Radio-electronic apparatus and electrical equipment that may
emit radio waves require authorization from the National
Electrical Equipment and Communications Inspectorate.
Sugar may not exceed 5 kg (11 pounds) per shipment.
Observations
1. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
2. Lithuania requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number and email address for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Lithuania International Mail Manual
544 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Lithuania.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: LT
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Lithuania
September 9, 2024 545
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Luxembourg International Mail Manual
546 September 9, 2024
Luxembourg - Mozambique
Luxembourg
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Air guns, daggers, sword canes, loaded canes, and other
hidden or secret defensive weapons.
Arms and weapons.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Lottery tickets, as well as printed papers, advertisements,
posters, etc., relating to lotteries or sweepstakes.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Postcards embellished with fabrics, embroidery, metal,
spangles, or similar materials except in sealed envelopes.
Printed pamphlets, without indication of the name of the
printer.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
An import license is required for the importation of a number of
agricultural; textile; iron and steel; and general products.
Therefore, the sender should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles may only be sent in insured Priority Mail
International parcels. These articles are not admitted in First-
Class Mail International shipments, First-Class Package
International Service shipments, or Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes.
Special authorization is required for plants, fruit, seeds, meat,
and meat products for commercial purposes, saccharine
and similar substances.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at
$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of
the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the
customs declaration.
3. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
4. Luxembourg requests that, for all items containing goods,
the customs declaration form include the following
information, if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Luxembourg
September 9, 2024 547
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Luxembourg.
4. An Express International shipment may be addressed to a
street address or to a post office box. A local telephone
number for the addressee should be provided when the item
is addressed to a street address and must be provided when
the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost
Country Code: LU
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business documents,
business letters, and
commercial papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise samples
without commercial
value, microfilm,
magnetic tapes, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope). An invoice, in
duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless
of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or
more. The invoices must be either
affixed to the outside of the
parcel or enclosed in PS Form
2976-E with the customs
declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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548 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Macao
September 9, 2024 549
Macao
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, except under permit.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms.
Lithium cells and batteries, including those properly installed in
the equipment they are intended to operate, mailed to or
sent via Macao.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities
payable to bearer; platinum, gold, or silver, manufactured or
not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles
may only be sent in First-Class Package International
Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Observations
1. Effective December 20, 1999, Macao became a Special
Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
Despite that change in territorial status, mail intended for
delivery in Macao should continue to be addressed to
Macao directly.
2. On each Registered Mail item and on the customs form of
each item mailed to Macao, display the addressee’s mobile
phone number (if available) to facilitate delivery.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees must obtain import license from the local Trade
and Industry Department in Macao to receive Priority Mail
Express shipments valued at more than 1000 patacas.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Macao.
Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
Country Code: MO
Areas Served:
All points in Macao including the islands of Taipa and Coloane.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Samples of
merchandise
without commercial
value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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550 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Madagascar
September 9, 2024 551
Madagascar
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles violating the copyright laws.
Boxes of preserved sardines weighing more than 1 kilogram.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Compound medicines not appearing in an official
pharmacopoeia.
Playing cards.
Preserved fish, vegetables, and plums not bearing on each
receptacle a stamp showing their origin.
Products bearing false indications of origin.
Radioactive materials.
Saccharine.
Tobacco sauce (Praiss).
Restrictions
Arms and ammunitions for military or sporting use are admitted
only under permit issued by local authorities in Madagascar.
Consignments of watches are admitted only in Priority Mail
International parcels, the packing of which consist of strong
metal boxes or cases made of wood.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Madagascar.
Reciprocal Service Name: Malaika
Country Code: MG
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Antananarivo
Diego-Suarez
Ivato-Aeroport
Majunga
Tamatave
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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552 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Malawi
September 9, 2024 553
Malawi
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Aphrodisiacs.
Arms, munitions, and similar articles.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of
mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments,
that are sent to Malawi.
Correspondence concerning fraudulent enterprises or fortune
telling.
Used clothing.
Restrictions
Patent medicines must be plainly marked with the composition
and dosage.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Malawi.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)
(Note: Service is available to Malawi but not from it.)
Country Code: MW
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Balaka Liwonde
Blantyre Luchenze
Capital City Mangochi
Chichiri Mulanje
Kanengo Mzuzu
Karonga Thyolo
Lilongwe Zomba
Limbe
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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554 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Malaysia
September 9, 2024 555
Malaysia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Butane gas lighters and refills.
Circulars or advertisements containing amulets, charms, or
talismans.
Coins or ingots of a value higher than 50 Malaysian dollars,
except coins for ornament.
Firearms, including gas guns, and any component parts of such
weapons.
Harpoons and spear guns used for undersea fishing.
Lottery tickets and advertisements thereof.
Pornographic articles.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold
or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles may only be sent in insured parcels.
These articles are not admitted in First-Class Mail
International items, First-Class Package International Service
items, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes.
Observations
1. Insured parcels for Sabah (North Borneo and Labuan) and
Sarawak are accepted only for delivery at the following
offices:
Sabah (North Borneo and Labuan): Beaufort, Keningau,
Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Labuan, Lahad Datu,
Papar, Ranau, Sandakan, Semporna, Tawau, Tenom, and
Tuoran.
Sarawak: Baran, Bintulu, Kuching, Limbang, Miri, Mukah,
Sarikei, Sibu, and Simanggang.
2. Many types of merchandise require import licenses that
addressees must obtain from the Malaysian authorities.
Senders should be assured before mailing that addressees
can obtain licenses if needed.
3. As of January 1, 2024, Malaysia applies a sales tax to items
containing low-value goods (LVG), which are defined as a
class of goods as follows:
a. That originate outside Malaysia.
b. That are sold in online marketplaces at a price not
exceeding 500 Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
c. That arrive in Malaysia for delivery to the buyer.
The sales tax is based on the sale value of the LVG and is
charged and levied at the rate of 10 percent and does not
include the following charges:
a. Fees charged to the customer for transportation and
insurance associated with transporting the goods
originating outside Malaysia to the delivery destination in
Malaysia.
b. Any tax or duty that is chargeable and payable on the sale
of the LVG.
Malaysian customs legislation requires all LVG suppliers —
i.e., online sellers or online marketplaces — that are not
based in Malaysia to register as LVG sellers under section 13
of the Sales Tax Act 2018 (LVG) if they meet the following
requirements:
a. Have a registered business address in Malaysia.
b. Have a physical subsidiary in Malaysia that is licensed
under section 13 of the Sales Tax Act 2018.
c. Have total sales of LVG in Malaysia exceeding 500,000
MYR within 12 months.
Once a supplier is registered, Malaysia Customs suggests
that the supplier sending an item containing LVG to Malaysia
avoid double taxation by providing its Malaysian tax
identification number (TIN) as follows:
a. On the customs declaration form in the sender's customs
reference field, or on the associated address label if the
customs form does not contain that field.
b. On the invoice or commercial document affixed to the
exterior of the parcel or item.
Failure to comply with this requirement to provide the TIN in
one of these ways might cause delays in customs clearance
and might result in double taxation (with the addressee being
required to pay the sales tax for the delivery of the item).
More information on LVG and registration requirements
is available on the website of Royal Malaysia Customs at
https://mysst.customs.gov.my and at https://mylvg.customs.
gov.my. More information regarding the sales tax for LVG is
available on the Pos Malaysia website at www.pos.com.my.
Direct questions regarding the sales tax for LVG to Royal
Malaysia Customs at [email protected].
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Malaysia International Mail Manual
556 September 9, 2024
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Malaysia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Poslaju
Country Code: MY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 10
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
placed on the Priority Mail Express
International item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Malaysia
September 9, 2024 557
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Maldives International Mail Manual
558 September 9, 2024
Maldives
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Any type of gunpowder; weapons of war; intoxicants; poisons;
nitrates; pork; statues used for worship; pornographic
material.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to .
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Swiftpost
International
Country Code: MV
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Only Male and all resort hotels (postal codes 2001–2006).
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Maldives
September 9, 2024 559
Insurance (232.91)
NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Mali International Mail Manual
560 September 9, 2024
Mali
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold, silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones, jewelry and other
valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Weights and measures not of the metric system.
Restrictions
Preserved fish, vegetables, and plums must be marked plainly
with country of origin. Boxes of fish weighing more than one
kilogram.
The following articles are subject to special regulations on
importation: Firearms and airguns; distilling apparatus;
saccharine and artificial flavors for beverages and
confectionery; phonograph records, Arabic books, and
prints.
Observations
1. First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
2. Postal authorities of Mali collect domestic postage from
addressees for inbound shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Mali.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Mali
Country Code: ML
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Bamako
Gao
Kayes
Koulikoro
Mopti
Segou
Sikasso
Tombouctou
Individual Country Listings Mali
September 9, 2024 561
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Malta
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms
and ammunition.
Indecent or obscene articles.
Live plants and animals.
Lottery tickets and advertisements thereof.
Radioactive materials.
Switchblade knives.
Restrictions
Used clothing, sacks, bags, carpets, embroidery, fruit,
vegetables, and many other foodstuffs are subject to local
health regulations.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in
PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. Many items are completely prohibited or admitted only
under special permit issued by the Controller of Customs,
Malta. The sender, therefore, should ascertain from the
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents
are held.
4. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
5. Malta requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 5
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
\
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Malta
September 9, 2024 563
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms and weapons are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Malta.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Datapost
Country Code: MT
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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564 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Martinique
September 9, 2024 565
Martinique
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Otherwise, same as for France.
Restrictions
Same as for France.
Observations
Same as for France.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Martinique. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to Martinique.
Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost
Country Code: MQ
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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566 September 9, 2024
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 15
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mauritania
September 9, 2024 567
Mauritania
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities of any kind payable to bearer; platinum,
gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Printed or written matter, including designs or emblems,
capable of promoting crime or public disorder.
Radioactive materials.
Rough diamonds.
Switchblade knives, blackjacks, daggers, and other
concealable offensive weapons. Firearms, except for
government use.
Watches.
Weighing and measuring instruments not calibrated in the
metric system.
Restrictions
Tobacco or cigarettes. The packages must bear the words
“Vente en Republique Islamique de Mauritanie” printed in
letters at least 1-1/4 inches high below the trademark.
Observations
1. Import permits or licenses are required for many types of
goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents
are held.
2. On each Registered Mail item and on the customs form of
each item mailed to Mauritania, display the addressee’s
telephone number (if available) to help ensure the smooth
and rapid distribution of all shipments and to avoid
unnecessary returns.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Mauritania.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post International
Country Code: MR
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Aioun El Atrouss Kiffa Selibaby
Akjoujt Nema Tidjikja
Aleg Nouadhibou Zouerate
Atar Nouakchott
Kaedi Rosso
Mauritania International Mail Manual
568 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mauritius
September 9, 2024 569
Mauritius
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
All varieties of maize; tea.
Ammunition, charged metal firing caps, and cartridges for small
arms.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Seditious printed matter, paintings, books, and publications.
Used clothing intended for sale.
Restrictions
Drugs and medicines may only be addressed to physicians,
dentists, pharmacists, or veterinarians.
Import permit is required for radiosets and spare parts, thereof.
Observations
Import permits or licenses are required for many types of
goods; therefore, senders should ascertain from the
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents
are held.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Mauritius.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Speedpost
Country Code: MU
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Mauritius International Mail Manual
570 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mexico
September 9, 2024 571
Mexico
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Ammunition, firing caps, and loaded metal cartridges for
portable firearms.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities or
checks of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, or silver, manufactured or not; precious
stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Electronic cigarettes.
Heated tobacco products (conventional and herbal), and similar
products.
Meat and products derived from pork.
Perishable confectionery, pastries, fruit, and vegetables.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Pharmaceutical products, including pills, troches, tablets,
granules, capsules, and lozenges.
Pistols and other devices for emitting tear gas.
Powder of all kinds.
Radioactive materials.
Tickets, lists, and circulars for foreign lotteries.
Whey and serum proteins of animal origin.
Works infringing copyrights covering Mexico.
Restrictions
Chocolate and products made of chocolate require prior
authorization from the Mexican Secretary of Commerce.
Cremated remains must be accompanied by a certificate of
death and a certificate of cremation. Also, the customs
authority of Mexico will subject the remains to inspection in a
non-intrusive way.
Medicinal products, beauty products, cosmetics, and toilet
articles are admitted only by prior approval of the
Department of Public Health in Mexico.
Observations
1. As of March 1, 2019, import taxes (determined by the
customs authority of Mexico) apply to goods with a declared
value exceeding U.S. $50, and Correos de México requests
that a commercial invoice accompany such goods.
2. To speed delivery of items subject to customs duty,
commercial shipments must contain two copies of the
commercial invoice, inserted inside the package.
3. An import permit or license is required for merchandise
exceeding U.S. $1,000. Merchandise valued less than U.S.
$1,000 does not require an import permit.
4. Importers of food supplements must obtain a license in the
form of a health certificate issued by the government of
Mexico. Therefore, Correos de México advises that a mailer
not dispatch food supplements without assurance that the
importer possesses or is able to obtain the necessary
license.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 2
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 2
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers, and
documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Microfiche, microfilm,
computer data
(including magnetic
tapes and disks), and
merchandise samples.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Mexico International Mail Manual
572 September 9, 2024
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Mexico.
2. An import license is required for microfilm, microfiche, and
computer data.
3. To avoid confusion with domestic 5-digit ZIP Codes, mailers
should place the 5-digit Postal Code for the destination city
in Mexico in front of the city name, and the capitalized
country name should appear as the last line of the address.
For example:
Reciprocal Service Name: Servicio de
Correspondencia
Agrupada (SERCA) or
Correos Acelerado
International (CAI)
Country Code: MX
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 2
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 2
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 2
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 2
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
50000 Toluca
MEXICO
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mexico
September 9, 2024 573
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Moldova International Mail Manual
574 September 9, 2024
Moldova
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Bank notes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer.
Explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches; materials regarded
as combustible or dangerous.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Printed books, newspapers, pictures, publications,
manuscripts, and other products of the printing industry that
are contrary to public order; obscene or immoral articles.
Radioactive materials.
Software or technical devices specifically developed,
manufactured, programmed, or adapted to intercept
information.
Restrictions
Medicaments and other products used in medical treatment are
subject to prior authorization granted by the Ministry of
Health (Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment) or by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Veterinary Service).
Observations
1. As of January 1, 2020, Moldova applies customs duty to any
item containing goods with a value exceeding the following:
Business to business (B2B): 100 EUR.
Business to consumer (B2C): 200 EUR.
Consumer to business (C2B): 100 EUR.
Consumer to consumer (C2C):
– 430 EUR for items sent by airmail.
– 300 EUR for items sent by surface mail.
2. Valuable items and other expensive goods such as mobile
phones, currency, precious stones, digital cameras, video
cameras, and electronic devices should be sent as insured
items. Moldova will not assume liability for loss of, or theft
from, packages containing valuable articles or expensive
goods.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Moldova.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: MD
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
277000 Chisinau (Kishinev)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Moldova
September 9, 2024 575
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Mongolia International Mail Manual
576 September 9, 2024
Mongolia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins, bank notes, securities payable to bearer, and traveler’s
checks.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
The Communications and Information Technology Authority of
Mongolia requests that items addressed to Mongolia include
the correct 5- or 9-digit postcode, preferably on the next-to-
the-last line in the address (to the right of the city/province
and above the country name), as in the following examples:
Additional information on postcodes is available at
www.zipcode.mn/map#/map
and www.zipcode.mn/list.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Mongolia.
2. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International to Mongolia.
3. Priority Mail Express International items are delivered
Monday through Saturday. There are no deliveries on
Sundays and national holidays. There is no service
guarantee on Priority Mail Express International items.
Format Example
Name
Door and apartment
Street and district
City/province and postcode
Country
Enerel Dagiimaa
Door 75, Apt 24a
Amar Street, Bayanzurkh
ULAANBAATAR 13345
MONGOLIA
Name
Title/occupation
Organization name
Street and district
City/province and postcode
Country
Gotoviin Dorj
Manager
Bodi LLC
3rd Khoroo, Chingeltei
ULAANBAATAR 15160-0023
MONGOLIA
Name
Postal box number
Postal branch
City/province and postcode
Country
Dornod Mongol Company
PO Box 244
Central Post Office
ULAANBAATAR 15160-0026
MONGOLIA
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Mongolia
September 9, 2024 577
4. The initial shipment date (item 3 of PS Form 5637, Priority
Mail Express Corporate Account/Custom Designed Form) for
Custom Designed Service should be at least 10 days after
one copy of the agreement is sent to:
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: MN
Areas Served: Ulan Bator and all provincial centers
(aimaks)
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
CENTRAL POST OFFICE
EMS SECTOR
PO BOX 1106
ULAN BATOR 210 613
MONGOLIA
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Montenegro International Mail Manual
578 September 9, 2024
Montenegro
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Montenegro
September 9, 2024 579
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for insured Priority Mail International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Montserrat International Mail Manual
580 September 9, 2024
Montserrat
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Montserrat
September 9, 2024 581
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Morocco International Mail Manual
582 September 9, 2024
Morocco
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities of any kind payable to bearer; platinum,
gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Lottery tickets and printed matter relating to lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Weapons and parts thereof, except for the Ministry of War.
Restrictions
Import permits and quota certificates issued by the Ministry of
Trade (Morocco) are required for many types of goods.
Therefore, the sender should ascertain from the addressee
or Moroccan Consulates before mailing whether the
necessary documents are held or required.
Items containing food supplements must be sent with the
relevant health certificates.
Items of a medical nature must be accompanied with the
relevant prescriptions.
Used/second-hand clothes are subject to an import permit
issued in advance by the Moroccan Ministry of Industry,
Commerce, Mines, and Merchant Marine.
Observations
1. Invoices must be provided for all commercial items.
2. Goods that have been purchased on international
e-commerce platforms and that are sent to Morocco in
international postal items are subject to customs duty on
imports, regardless of their value. Noncommercial items
valued at 1,250 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) or less are exempt
from customs duties.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Morocco.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier Accelere
Internationale-EMS
Country Code: MA
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 68 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice should be
included with all commercial
shipments.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Morocco
September 9, 2024 583
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Mozambique International Mail Manual
584 September 9, 2024
Mozambique
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities of any kind payable to bearer; platinum,
gold, or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles. However, coins for
numismatic purposes are permitted.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Mozambique.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Correio Express
Country Code: MZ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Angoche
Beira
Chimoio
Chokwe
Dondo
Inhambane
Lichinga
Maputo
Matola
Maxixe
Monapo
Nacala
Nampula
Pemba
Quelimane
Tete
Vilanculos
Xai-Xai
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mozambique
September 9, 2024 585
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Namibia International Mail Manual
586 September 9, 2024
Namibia - Portugal
Namibia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles relating to lotteries.
Charged butane gas lighters and refills.
Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thosand in weight.
Diamonds or precious stones except in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Honey.
Prison-made articles.
Restrictions
None
Observations
1. Import licenses are required for many types of goods.
Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
2. Licenses are not required for bona fide gifts not exceeding
R 200 (Rand) in value.
3. The postal administration of Namibia does not deliver mail to
street addresses. Therefore, all mailpieces sent to that
country must be addressed to a private post office box. This
condition of mailing applies to Priority Mail Express
International shipments, registered and unregistered First-
Class Mail International, First-Class Package International
Service, and insured and uninsured parcels that are sent to
Namibia.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Namibia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: NA
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Namibia
September 9, 2024 587
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Nauru International Mail Manual
588 September 9, 2024
Nauru
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
As of February 20, 2019, Nauru Post requests that each item
addressed to Nauru include the postcode “NRU68,”
preferably on the next-to-the-last line in the address (below
the district name and above the country name), as in this
example:
MR IAN MONTGOMERY
ISLAND RING ROAD
YAREN DISTRICT
NRU68
NAURU
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Nauru. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to Nauru.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: NR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Nauru
September 9, 2024 589
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Nepal International Mail Manual
590 September 9, 2024
Nepal
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Bearings of all kinds.
Cameras.
Cardamon.
Cinnamon.
Cloves.
Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Photographic paper.
Radioactive materials.
Synthetic fibres (75 denier or less).
Watches and spare parts.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package
International Service items, and Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes may not contain dutiable articles.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Items are delivered Monday through Friday and Sunday.
There is no delivery on Saturday or on national holidays.
2. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no
service guarantee on any Priority Mail Express International
item.
3. All items admissible in international mail to Nepal, including
correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are
accepted in Priority Mail Express International. See
Prohibitions and Restrictions.
4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Nepal. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to Nepal.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 69 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence and
commercial papers/
documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope). Next to mailing label,
clearly endorse item as
BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples
without commercial
value and not subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise samples,
gifts, computer data
including computer
cards, magnetic tape,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty. Include
a commercial invoice
in each item.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope). A commercial invoice
must be attached to the outside
of all commercial shipments.
Individual Country Listings Nepal
September 9, 2024 591
Reciprocal Service Name:
EMS
Country Code: NP
Areas Served: Katmandu, Lalitpur
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Netherlands International Mail Manual
592 September 9, 2024
Netherlands
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Firearms and parts thereof, except under permit.
Human remains. Only cremated remains (human ashes) are
permitted.
Live plants and animals.
Radioactive materials.
Tickets and publicity for lotteries.
Restrictions
Articles sent for commercial purposes will not be admitted
unless the addressee has obtained an import permit issued
by the Centrale Dienst voor Inen Uitvoer, van Stolkweg 14,
Gravenhage, and where necessary, a currency permit issued
by the Nederlandsche Bank at Amsterdam.
Authorization from the Nederlandsche Bank is required to be
obtained by the addressee for the importation of current
instruments of payment; securities; acknowledgments of
debt; and shares of stock.
Cigarettes are prohibited. In addition, gift shipments of the
following tobacco product from one individual to another are
limited to the following maximum quantities and a value of
no more than 45 EUR: 1) 10 cigars; 2) 25 cigarillos (maximum
weight, 3 grams each); or 3) 50 grams of pipe tobacco.
Meat or meat products (including poultry and wild game) and
milk or milk products cannot exceed 1 kilogram
(approximately 2.2 lbs.), and any such products must be
accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by the
responsible official authority from the country of origin.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in
PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
4. Netherlands requests that, for all items containing goods,
the customs declaration form include the following
information, if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Netherlands
September 9, 2024 593
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. Only
cremated remains (human ashes) are permitted.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Netherlands.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: NL
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence
and commercial
papers/documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings New Caledonia
September 9, 2024 595
New Caledonia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco leaves or manufactured tobacco.
Weights and measures not of the decimal system.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. Import permits and import certificates are required for some
types of goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain before
mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
2. Import permits are not required for items valued less than
2000 f CFP.
3. Certificates of origin and accompanying documents should
be sent to the consignees by First-Class Mail International or
First-Class Package International Service; they should not
be enclosed in Priority Mail International.
4. Display, if possible, the addressee’s landline telephone
number or mobile phone number and email address on the
customs declaration form of each item mailed to New
Caledonia. This contact information assists the Office of
Posts and Telecommunications in contacting and delivering
items to the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to New Caledonia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Chronopost
Country Code: NC
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Gifts and samples must be
endorsed NOT FOR SALE.
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Two copies of a commercial invoice
must be included in the item, and
should include the sender’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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596 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings New Zealand
September 9, 2024 597
New Zealand
(Includes Cook Islands and Niue)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Air guns, stun guns, tasers, and stun batons.
Ammunition, including bullets.
Antiques and collectibles, including numismatic (collector’s)
coins.
Artwork including paintings, sculptures, and of other works of
art.
Bank cards, including credit cards, debit cards, electronic-
funds-transfer-at-point-of-sale cards (EFTPOS), and gift
cards.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); bullion;
stamps (unused); bonds, shares, and securities of any kind
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; bills of exchange; and
other negotiable instruments.
Firearms; and parts thereof.
First aid kits.
Furs and skins of animals (untreated).
Human or animal remains (including cremated remains).
Inert grenades.
Jewelry, precious metals or stones, watches.
Keys.
Lithium batteries — including items containing properly
installed lithium batteries under IMM 135.6.
Live organisms, such as bees, leeches, silkworms, and
harmless insects.
Magnets and magnetic material, such as refrigerator magnets
and compasses.
Manufactured tobacco products, tobacco leaf, and tobacco
refuse. Exception: Cigars, cigarillos, and water-pipes
intended for use with tobacco products. Note: Although
New Zealand also permits chewing tobacco, snuff, and
snus, the U.S. Postal Service does not permit these types of
products in international mail — see 136.4.
Medicines including over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Obscene and immoral articles contained in publications and on
any media, including videotapes, films, records, and
CD-ROMs.
Offensive weapons and knives (including knuckledusters and
swordsticks), bows (including crossbows and arrows),
harpoons, spear guns, sling shots, catapults, and defensive
chemical dispensers (including mace, pepper spray, and tear
gas).
Passports and national identification cards (including
applications and renewals for such cards), and original
copies of other identity, travel, ownership, or legal
documents.
Pesticides, herbicides, and other poisons not classified as
hazardous materials.
Radioactive materials.
Vouchers, event tickets, and tickets for games of chance.
Restrictions
Addressees are required to obtain import licenses from the
New Zealand customs authorities for all shipments except
the following:
Bona fide gifts not exceeding 100 New Zealand dollars in value.
Meat or meat products and fish and fish products are admitted
only conditionally.
Merchandise for the addressee’s personal use, not for his or
her business or professional use or for sale or trade, and not
exceeding 20 New Zealand dollars in value.
Used clothing and used bedding must be for personal use of
persons in New Zealand, or with permission of the New
Zealand Minister of Customs. Worn out clothing not for
personal use must be clean and disinfected, or it will be
done at the addressee’s expense.
Observations
1. Each commercial shipment must be covered by a
commercial invoice showing the current domestic price of
the goods (that is, what the price would be if sold in the
United States) and the selling price to the purchaser in New
Zealand. The invoice must include a certificate as to the
value of the goods, prepared in prescribed form, and signed
by the shipper. Printed blanks for the invoice and certificate
can be purchased from printing firms specializing in such
supplies.
2. The completed invoice must be sent to the addressee by
First-Class Mail International. It is desirable to send one
copy by air and another by ordinary means.
3. Goods purchased online from the United States with an
individual value not exceeding 1,000 New Zealand Dollars
(NZD) may have the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected
by the seller at the point of sale. To avoid double taxation,
New Zealand Post recommends that a U.S. mailer include a
copy of the receipt or commercial invoice showing the
GST number and the amount of GST paid. New Zealand
Customs Service (NZCS) will use the documentation to
assess tax liability at the border. When no proof of payment
of GST is available, NZCS may charge the GST to the
addressee before completing importation.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 12
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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598 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to New Zealand.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to New Zealand.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courier Post International
Country Code: NZ
Areas Served:
All locations in New Zealand except the Ross Dependency.
For Cook Islands, only Rarotonga.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 12
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 12
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Computer data and
merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings New Zealand
September 9, 2024 599
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Nicaragua International Mail Manual
600 September 9, 2024
Nicaragua
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Ammunition.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry, and other
valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail
International.
Communist material or literature.
Foreign lottery tickets.
Lighters.
Pharmaceutical specialties not registered in Nicaragua:
pharmaceutical preparations or secret remedies of unknown
composition whose formulas have not been made public.
Police whistles.
Telegraph equipment.
Restrictions
Firearms require the permission of the Government.
Plant- and animal-based substances are subject to seizure
unless they are accompanied by a phytosanitary export
certificate from the country of origin.
Observations
Tape, adhesive strips, or gummed paper should not be used to
seal registered items unless the signature or name of the
sender is written or stamped on the tape.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Nicaragua.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: NI
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included in the item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Nicaragua
September 9, 2024 601
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Niger International Mail Manual
602 September 9, 2024
Niger
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Daggers, knives, weapons.
Firing caps, and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms;
ammunition.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Products using the Red Cross or Geneva Cross as a trademark.
Publications in Arabic.
Radioactive materials.
Rough, uncut diamonds.
Tins of fish exceeding 1 kg in weight.
Weights and measures not of the metric system.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Niger.
2. All Priority Mail Express International items sent to Niger
must bear the telephone number of the addressee to
facilitate delivery.
Reciprocal Service Name: Sahel Express Postal
SAPOST
Country Code: NE
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
Niamey (Agadez-Arlit)
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and
any articles subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Niger
September 9, 2024 603
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Nigeria International Mail Manual
604 September 9, 2024
Nigeria
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition, caps and metal cartridges for firearms.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, except from a bank and
addressed to a bank in Nigeria.
Hardware of all kinds.
Lottery circulars, advertisements.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medicines including proprietary preparations; penicillin,
streptomycin, and similar substances require a license.
Precious stones and manufactured gold, platinum, or silver are
admitted only if not more than 5 francs in value.
Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of
disinfection.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Nigeria.
Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
Country Code: NG
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and
any articles subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Nigeria
September 9, 2024 605
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
North Macedonia, Republic of International Mail Manual
606 September 9, 2024
North Macedonia, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
No list furnished.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Republic of North
Macedonia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS
Country Code: MK
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
enclosed in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings North Macedonia, Republic of
September 9, 2024 607
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Norway International Mail Manual
608 September 9, 2024
Norway
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Firing caps, loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms, non-
explosive elements of artillery fuses and matches.
Pharmaceutical products of any kind, whether of synthetic
extraction or classified as naturopathic preparations.
Radioactive materials.
Substances considered explosive; inflammable or dangerous.
Restrictions
Cosmetics (perfumes, cosmetics, and sanitary products
containing alcohol) must be approved by the Technical
Alcohol committee.
Importation of radio and telecommunications equipment
(equipment like radio remote controls or other wireless
systems including walkie-talkies, remote controls, and
wireless telephones) is prohibited without the authorization
of the Norwegian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority,
Olso. Ordinary TV and radio receivers are exempt from the
regulation. Any imported dutiable equipment must be
reported to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation by the
importer.
Medicaments and other products used for medical treatment
require authorization by the Ministry of Health. Serum,
vaccines, and other bacteriological and serological
preparations may be imported by labs and institutes
approved by the Norwegian State.
Norwegian bank notes and coins and Norwegian and foreign
securities of all kinds require authorization of the national
Bank of Norway. Bills for exchange and bank drafts in
payment of goods exported from Norway may be imported
without prior authorization.
Products of animal origin intended for consumption/use by
humans or pet animals are subject to authorization by the
Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in
addition to customs clearance permission. Exception is
made for some products. A list can be obtained from the
Ministry of Agriculture in Norway.
The importation of firearms, ammunition, and parts of such and
other military equipment is subject to the authorization of the
Norwegian Police.
Observations
1. A commercial invoice in duplicate is required for customs
clearance of all commercial items.
2. As of January 1, 2020, Norway applies a value-added tax
(VAT) to all goods containing food, goods with import
restrictions, and goods that are subject to excise duty,
regardless of value. (Previously, Norway exempted these
low-value goods from a VAT.) Goods containing food
include, but are not limited to, candy, food supplements,
health food, protein powders, soft drinks, spices, and teas.
For additional information and guidance, see the following
two websites: www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/
purchases-from-abroad, and www.skatteetaten.no/en/
business-and-organisation/vat-and-duties/vat/foreign/
exporting-goods-to-consumers-in-norway--important-
changes.
3. As of April 1, 2020, Norway discontinued the 350 Norwegian
krone (NOK) exemption from value-added tax (VAT) and
excise duties for goods. A supplier offering low-value goods
(not exceeding 3,000 NOK) must register for VAT in Norway
and collect VAT on the sale of goods to consumers. To
facilitate the reporting and payment of VAT, a supplier can
use the VAT on e-commerce (VOEC) Web site — to obtain
guidelines and register for a VOEC number, visit
www.skatteetaten.no/voec
. Items that do not comply with
VOEC requirements are subject to taxation at the border,
and the addressee will incur a customs clearance fee, which
might delay delivery. To ensure prompt and efficient
customs clearance, Posten Bring AS (the designated postal
operator of Norway) suggests including the 7-digit VOEC
registration number on the customs form preceded with
“sender’s customs reference No.” or “VOEC No.” Effective
January 1, 2024, Norwegian Customs requires that the
VOEC number is electronically transmitted in a digital format.
Noncompliance with this requirement may result in delayed
delivery and the potential risk of double taxation and
administrative fees.
4. Norway requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for both the sender and the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 5
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Norway
September 9, 2024 609
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by two (2)
copies of the invoice.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Norway.
Reciprocal Service Name: Kurerpost
Country Code: NO
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Karin Tanabe
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
computer data, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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610 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Oman
September 9, 2024 611
Oman
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms; ammunition or parts thereof.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medicines of all kinds must be authorized by the Ministry of
Health.
Radio sets, transmitters, receivers, and telegraphic apparatus
require a permit from the Ministry of Posts, Telegraphs, and
Telephones.
Observations
1. First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
2. Display on the customs declaration form the addressee’s
telephone number (mobile number preferred). This contact
number assists Oman Post (the designated postal operator
of Oman) in notifying the addressee when the item has
arrived. If an item does not contain the addressee’s correct
contact number, Oman Post will deliver it to the delivery
branch, and if the item is not collected within 30 days, Oman
Post will return it to the country of origin.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Oman.
Reciprocal Service Name: Data Post
Country Code: OM
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Airport Area
Al-Aamrat
Al-Alzaiba
Al-Bustan
Al-Ghubra
Al-Jadid
Al-Khoudh
Al-Khuwair
Al-Nahda
Al-Qurm
Al-Rusail
Al-Sarooj
Al-Seeb
Al-Shatefi
Al-Wattaya
Bausher
Darsait
Ghallah
Hillat Al-Said
Kaibooh
Madinat
Mina-Alfahal
Mumtaz Area
Muscat
Muttrah
Qaboos
Riyam
Ruwi
Salalah
Seh-Aizabi
Sidab
Wadi Adai
Wadi-Alkabir
Wadi-Hattat
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Pakistan
September 9, 2024 613
Pakistan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunition except when sent on behalf of the
Government.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of
mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments,
that are mailed to Pakistan.
Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.
Obscene or immoral articles including adult toys and related
items.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Bank checks, immigration documents, original educational
documents, Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests may be sent
only by Priority Mail Express International service or with
Registered Mail service.
Mobile telephones, watches, fountain pens, cameras,
eyeglasses, toys, and other valuable consumer products
must be mailed in insured parcels.
Observations
1. Import permits or licenses are required for many types of
goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain from the
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents
are held.
2. Import licenses are not required for unsolicited gift
shipments involving no remittance of foreign exchange from
Pakistan provided that such parcels do not contain textiles
(other than made up garments and second-hand clothing),
imitation jewelry, watches and watch bands, fountain pens,
cameras, radio sets, and trophies (such as of animals and
birds). All goods sent in gift shipments are subject to a
maximum value of 1,000 rupees per person per year. For
this purpose the year commences on 1 July and ends on
30 June.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
\
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Pakistan.
2. Priority Mail Express International shipments mailed to
Pakistan may not contain valuable consumer products, such
as mobile telephones, watches, fountain pens, cameras,
eyeglasses, and toys.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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614 September 9, 2024
Reciprocal Service Name:
Data Post
Country Code: PK
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Abbottabad
Attock
Bahawalpur
Dera Ghazi Khan
Dera Ismail Khan
Faisalabad
Gilgit
Gujranwala
Gujrat
Hyderabad
Islamabad
Jhang
Jhelum
Karachi
Kasur
Kotri
Lahore
Larkana
Mardan
Mripur (AK) GPO
Multan
Muzaffarabad
Peshawar
Quetta
Rahim Yar Khan
Rawalpindi
Sahiwal
Sargodha
Sialkot
Sukkur
Taxila
Toba
Tek Singh
Wah Cantt
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Pakistan
September 9, 2024 615
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
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616 September 9, 2024
Panama
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind, payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum,
gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones;
jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Fatty, liquid, or easily liquefiable substances.
Lottery tickets and circulars.
Perishable fruits and plants.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Sweetmeats and pastries.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Priority Mail Express International items should bear either
the home or business address of the addressee. Items
addressed to a post office box only are delivered to these
boxes, thus inconveniencing the addressees who have to go
to the post office to claim them.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Panama.
Reciprocal Service Name: CAI
Country Code: PA
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Aguadulce
Anton
Balboa
Bocas del Toro
Chitre
Chorrera
Colon
Cristobal
David
Las Tablas
Panama City
Penonome
Santiago
Zona Libre de Colon (Free Zone
of Colon)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Panama
September 9, 2024 617
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Papua New Guinea International Mail Manual
618 September 9, 2024
Papua New Guinea
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 28 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Papua New Guinea.
Reciprocal Service Name: International Priority Mail
Country Code: PG
Areas Served: All
Note: Service is currently suspended to Bougainville. Please
check with a local Post Office facility for a service update.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Papua New Guinea
September 9, 2024 619
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Paraguay International Mail Manual
620 September 9, 2024
Paraguay
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and munitions except under permit.
Batteries.
Most foodstuffs including butter and cheeses; sugar; peanuts;
salt; fats of vegetable origin; rice; fruit; and tomato juices.
Plastic toys.
Soaps.
Stocking and socks except those made of jersey.
Suitcases; leather bags.
Used clothing and apparel.
Wool blankets.
Restrictions
Medicines, drugs require a permit from the Ministry of Public
Health.
Printed matter in general use such as check books; forms;
receipts; posters; notices of sale and commercial invoices;
and statements are not admitted in Priority Mail International
parcels.
Used linen must be accompanied by a disinfection certificate.
Observations
Each item mailed to Paraguay must include the appropriate
postcode. Information on Paraguay postcodes is available
from the Dirección Nacional de Correos del Paraguay
(DINACOPA) website at apps.senatics.gov.py/dinacopa/#/
zona/zonaspostales (in Spanish only).
Customers can obtain additional information by
calling +595 21 444 592.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Paraguay.
Reciprocal Service Name: Serce (Servicio Especial)
Country Code: PY
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Aregua
Asunción
Caacupé
Caaguazu
Campus UNA
Capiata
Ciudad del Este
Concepción
Encarnación
Fernando de Mora
Lambaré
Loma Pyta
Luque
Paraguari
Pedro Juan Caballero
Pilar
San Juan Bautista
(Misiones)
San Lorenzo
Villarica
Individual Country Listings Paraguay
September 9, 2024 621
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Peru International Mail Manual
622 September 9, 2024
Peru
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Agricultural pesticides containing active ingredients (ethylene
dichloride, ethylene oxide, monocrotophos).
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Drinks manufactured abroad under the brand name “Pisco.”
Lithium batteries, liquids, and aerosols, including in misrouted
items and transit mail items sent via Peru.
Organochlorinated pesticides and their derivatives and
components.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Pyrotechnic products.
Radioactive materials.
Used clothing and shoes.
Used tires.
Vitamins.
Restrictions
Telecommunications equipment (including mobile telephones)
requires a license from the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications before mailing.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. Each shipment valued at U.S. $200 or over must be
accompanied by a consular invoice if there is a Peruvian
consulate located at the place of mailing. If there is none, a
commercial invoice must be furnished instead. The
commercial invoice must be legalized by a Peruvian
consulate or countersigned by a chamber of commerce, or if
neither is available, it may bear the notarized signatures of
two well-known local merchants. If the value is under U.S.
$200, a commercial invoice must be furnished but need not
be legalized. The consular or commercial invoice may be
either enclosed in the parcel or sent separately to the
addressee so as to arrive before the parcel, but the
legalization must not be dated later than the day of mailing.
3. Peruvian consuls are located in principal cities of the United
States.
4. Gifts addressed to persons native to the country do not
require a commercial invoice unless the value of such gifts
exceeds U.S. $450 per calendar year.
5. Many items are prohibited import into Peru. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the item may be received or not.
6. Each item addressed to Peru must include the correct 5-digit
postcode to ensure efficient and accurate delivery.
Information regarding Peruvian postcodes is available on the
national postcode website at www.codigopostal.gob.pe
(in
Spanish only).
7. On each Registered Mail item and on the customs form of
each item mailed to Peru, display the addressee’s telephone
or mobile phone number and, if available, the addressee’s
email address.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Peru
September 9, 2024 623
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Peru.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: PE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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624 September 9, 2024
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Philippines
September 9, 2024 625
Philippines
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; currency notes or securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver (whether
manufactured or not); precious stones; or other valuable
articles.
Firearms and weapons and parts thereof including replicas of
weapons; ammunition.
Gambling devices.
Liquids, easily liquefiable items, and glass or similarly fragile
articles.
Lottery tickets, circulars, or advertisements relating to lotteries.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and other similar
substances.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Powdered coffee, coffee beans, or ground coffee, used for
personal consumption only. Powdered coffee may not
exceed two plastic bottles, each containing 500 grams
(approximately 17.64 ounces), and coffee beans or ground
coffee may not exceed 2 kilograms (approximately
4.4 pounds). Approval from the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) – Philippines is required for items that
exceed these limits.
Plants and similar items require sanitary and phytosanitary
import clearances and phytosanitary certificates from the
Philippines Bureau of Plant Industry (National Plant
Protection Organization). Philippines national legislation
authorizes the disposal or destruction of items that do not
contain the proper documentation.
Observations
1. Commercial invoices that have a dutiable value of
3000 pesos and above are subject to authentication by the
Philippine Consulate and to the payment of a fee of
U.S. $30.
2. Philippine postal authorities recommend that letters
containing checks or other negotiable instruments be sent
by Registered Mail.
3. The following documents should accompany all mail items
containing cremated human remains:
a. Certificate of cremation.
b. Transport permit information.
c. Death certificate/cause of death.
d. Quarantine certificate/permit.
The mailer must place the documents in a transparent
plastic envelope (such as PS Form 2976-E, Customs
Declaration Envelope CP 91) and affix the envelope to the
exterior of the box with a “cremated human remains” label
(such as Label 139, Cremated Remains).
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
items subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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626 September 9, 2024
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Philippines.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service/EMS
Country Code: PH
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations within the Philippines:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Angeles City
Bacolod City
Baguio City
Bataan Export Processing Zone
(BEPZ) Mariveles Bataan
Batangas City
Butuan City
Cagayan De Oro City
Cavite City
Cebu City
Cotabato City
Dagupan City
Davao City
Dumaguete City
Iligan City
Iioilo City
Kalookan City or Caloocan City
Laoag City
Lapu-Lapu City
Las Pinas
Legaspi City
Lucena City
Makati City
Malabon
Mandaluyong City
Mandaue City
Manila
Marikina
Muntinlupa City
Naga City
Navotas
Olongapo City
Ozamis City
Pagadian City
Paranque
Pasay City
Pasig City
Pateros
Puerto Princesa City
Quezon City
San Fernando, La Union
San Fernando, Pampanga
San Juan
San Pablo City
Tacloban City
Taguig
Valenzuela
Virac, Catanduanes
Zamboanga City
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Philippines
September 9, 2024 627
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Pitcairn Island International Mail Manual
628 September 9, 2024
Pitcairn Island
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Pitcairn Island
September 9, 2024 629
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Poland International Mail Manual
630 September 9, 2024
Poland
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Articles, printed matter, written documents or other articles
contrary to interests of Poland.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money) including
currency in circulation in the Polish Republic; traveler’s
checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not);
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable items.
Perishable infectious biological substances
Perishable noninfectious biological substances
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Urns containing human ashes require an import permit issued
by the Presidium of the Municipal Council of the locality
where the urn is to be buried.
Observations
1. Import permits are required for many goods. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the necessary documents are held.
2. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
3. Poland requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number and email address for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Poland.
Reciprocal Service Name: POCZTEX
Country Code: PL
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
enclosed in the item.
Individual Country Listings Poland
September 9, 2024 631
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Portugal International Mail Manual
632 September 9, 2024
Portugal
(Includes Azores and
Madeira Islands)
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Cigarette lighters and refills containing butane gas.
Coins; banknotes; traveler’s checks; currency notes (paper
money); securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold, or
silver, (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles. Banknotes will be permitted if the
addressee has a license issued by the Bank of Portugal.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Tobacco.
Restrictions
Import permits must be obtained for shipments regarded by the
Portuguese authorities as commercial shipments.
Medicaments require the authorization of the Director General
of Health of Portugal.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
4. Portugal requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Portugal
September 9, 2024 633
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Portugal (including
Azores and Madeira Islands).
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: PT
Areas Served:
All locations in Portugal and the following locations in the
Azores and Madeira Islands:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers. PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice should be
included with all commercial
shipments.
City Postal Code
Angra do Heroismo (Azores)
Funchal (Madeira)
Horta (Azores)
Ponta Delgada (Azores)
9700
9000
9900
9500
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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634 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Qatar
September 9, 2024 635
Qatar - Slovak Republic
Qatar
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Advertising articles for promoting cigarettes.
Alcoholic beverages of all kinds.
Ammunition.
Cigarettes and tobacco products.
Clothing bearing the name of Allah or verses from the Koran.
Counterfeit currency.
Fish and crustaceans, mollusks, and other aquatic
invertebrates.
Inflammable, explosive, or dangerous substances.
Liquids of any type.
Live animals.
Meats and edible offal.
Military or similar clothing.
Musical greetings cards.
Obscene or immoral articles.
Ordinary items containing coins; banknotes; currency notes or
any security payable to the bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, silver, precious stones, jewels, or any precious
articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Political printed matter and publications of a subversive nature
and prejudicial to national security.
Pork fat products.
Radioactive materials.
Remote-controlled aircraft for children and games of chance.
Spoiled products which are harmful to health; products unfit for
human consumption.
Weapons or parts of weapons.
Restrictions
Bees, leeches, silkworms, and parasites are prohibited unless
they are enclosed in boxes so constructed as to avoid any
danger during transport.
Importation of motor vehicle headlights is prohibited without
prior authorization of the appropriate authorities.
Instruments of weights and measures used for weighing are
prohibited without authorization from the Weights and
Measures Department of the Ministry of Finance, Economy
and Trade.
Telecommunication transmitters and receivers, long-distance
telephone apparatus, printed matter, and audiovisual
material are prohibited without prior authorization of the
appropriate authorities.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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636 September 9, 2024
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Qatar.
Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post
Country Code: QA
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Reunion
September 9, 2024 637
Reunion
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not);
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Otherwise, same as for France.
Restrictions
Banknotes, currency notes, and securities payable to bearer
may only be sent in First-Class Package International
Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Same as for France.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 15
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Reunion International Mail Manual
638 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Romania
September 9, 2024 639
Romania
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunitions, and parts and accessories thereof, except
that hunting guns or similar guns belonging to legal persons
are admitted with agreement of the Romanian police
department.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes; or securities of any kind
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver
(whether manufactured or not), precious stones; jewelry; or
other valuable articles.
Explosives, pyrotechnic products; matches, pyrophoric alloys,
and combustible preparations.
Indecent or obscene books, cards, photographs, manuscripts,
typescripts, or other products of the printing industry.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes.
Restrictions
Many items are admitted conditionally subject to permits or
certificates (such as veterinary health or phytosanitary
certificates for products of animal or vegetable origin) issued
by the Romanian legal authorities.
Pharmaceutical products are admitted only with the agreement
of the Ministry of Health.
Vitamins require a permit issued by the Ministry of Health or
Ministry of Agriculture.
Observations
1. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
2. Romania requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number and email address for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
Two copies of PS Form 2976-B
placed inside PS Form 2976-E
(plastic envelope). Endorse item
clearly next to mailing label as DES
DOCUMENTS COMMERCIAL
(COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as SAMPLES.
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Romania International Mail Manual
640 September 9, 2024
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Romania.
Reciprocal Service Name: Rapide Post/EMS
Country Code: RO
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Russia
Russian Federation
Country Conditions for Mailing
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the
Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods”
destined to Russia require a license and an Internal
Transaction Number (ITN). For a list of luxury goods,
see Exhibit 533. No exemptions are allowed.
The 10-digit Schedule B number must appear in the
HS Tariff Number block on the customs declaration
form for each good exported, reexported, or
transferred (in country) to and within Russia.
See 534.
Prohibitions (130)
Alcohol products and ethyl alcohol, beer.
Ammunition, and parts thereof.
Calls to extreme and terrorist activities or public justification of
terrorism.
Currency of the Russian Federation; foreign currency.
Documents of current and personal correspondence and any
correspondence exchanged by the persons not being the
sender and recipient or a person residing therewith.
Electric fishing systems and equipment consisting of electric
signal generators with connected conductors and
accumulators (batteries), employed together to fish
biological aquatic resources using electric current.
Equipment for fishing/catching the aqueous biological
resources.
Explosives; inflammatory substances, blasting devices, and
firing agents.
Hazardous wastes.
Indecent and immoral items.
Items that by their nature or packaging may be hazardous for
the postal personnel or ordinary population, or may soil or
damage other mail units, postal equipment, or property of
the third party.
Ready mesh fishing nets made from synthetic or other
polyamide monothreads, with a thread diameter less than
0.5 mm and mesh size less than 100 mm (length of mesh at
one side less than 50 mm).
Live animals (see exception for bees, leeches, and silkworms in
the Restrictions list).
Materials containing Nazi ideas or symbols, or ideas or symbols
that might be confused with those of Nazi ideology.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursors, including
in drug form.
Ozone-depleting substances.
Pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms.
Perishable items.
Plant-protection products subject to the provisions of Annexes
A and B to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants of May 22, 2001.
Poisonous substances other than precursors of narcotics and
psychotropic substances.
Pornographic materials.
Precious stones of any kind or natural diamonds, except for
jewelry.
Printed books, newspapers, pictures, and other products of the
printing industry, manuscripts, and miscellaneous
documents containing information that could be detrimental
to State security, social order, public morals, or property
rights, including intellectual property and other interests of
natural and legal persons.
Printed or audiovisual materials that are manufactured or
distributed in violation of the legal requirements on elections
and referenda in member countries of the Eurasian
Economic Community Customs Union.
Printed or audiovisual materials if any of the following apply:
1. They are items that propagate extremist or terrorist
activities or publicly justify terrorism.
2. They are items of a pornographic nature.
3. They are items intended to spread propaganda containing
Nazi ideas or symbols, or ideas or symbols that might be
confused with those of Nazi ideology.
4. They are items containing information that could be
prejudicial to the political and economic interests of
Russia, to public safety, or to the health and morality of its
citizens.
Tobacco products or smoking mixtures of any kind.
Weapons of any kind, and parts thereof.
Restrictions
The following items may be sent only when used for personal
use subject to appropriate permission from the Russian
national controlling authority:
1. Cryptographic devices and equipment with the
cryptographic function.
2. Radioelectric devices and/or high-frequency civil devices,
including built-ins or parts of other goods.
3. Bees, leeches, and silkworms accompanied by a
veterinary certificate.
The following items are prohibited when sent to or from the
address of private individuals for needs that are not related
to company activities:
1. Scrap and waste from ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
2. Nonmanufactured precious metals, precious metal scrap
and waste, ores and concentrated precious metal
products, and primary products containing precious
metals.
3. Mineral substances (nonmanufactured natural stones).
4. Information about the Earth’s interior.
5. Technical devices designed for eavesdropping.
6. Human organs and/or tissues, and blood and its
components.
7. Radioactive materials.
8. Cultural artifacts.
9. Plants of any kind and in any form, including seeds.
Observations
1. Articles or parts therefor imported for repair or replacement
are exempt from customs duty if the sender’s written
declaration is included in the postal item.
2. Articles prohibited as imports into Russia and falsely
indicated or not indicated at all on the customs declaration
are confiscated.
3. If prohibited articles are sent, one of the following measures
is taken:
– Seizure of the prohibited articles only, the rest delivered
to the addressee.
– Return of the item to the country of origin.
– Seizure of the whole item.
4. Inherited goods from abroad are admitted and are exempt
from customs duties on the basis of certificates issued by
consulates of the Russian Federation abroad on the basis of
the law of inheritance and the composition of the legacy.
5. It is prohibited to import into Russia postal items from
commercial companies intended for private individuals
permanently resident in Russia with the exception of
legacies as well as articles admitted for repairs or
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642 September 9, 2024
replacement. However, licensed parcels from private parcel
companies that have entered into a contract with VO
“Vnieshintorg” are admitted. All dispatch formalities must be
complied with in accordance with the current regulations in
the Russian Federation.
6. As of January 1, 2020, for a postal item arriving to a private
individual, the total duty-free value limit and weight import
limit are 200 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. If the
postal item exceeds either limit, a customs duty fee applies
as follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the amount
exceeding 200 EUR, or at least 2 EUR per kg of the total
weight of the postal item.
7. Items not intended for the addressee’s personal use are
understood to be items sent systematically in bulk even if
they have different addresses and the regulation limit of the
articles is complied with for each item separately. Such
items are returned to the country of origin.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 19
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Russia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: RU
Areas Served: All except Chaibucha, Yamsk, Garmanda,
Gizhiga, Rep de Tchetchnya, Tachtoyamsk, and Verchniyi
paren.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 19
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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September 9, 2024 643
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 19
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Rwanda International Mail Manual
644 September 9, 2024
Rwanda
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins, banknotes, currency notes (paper money), traveler’s
checks, and securities payable to bearer except in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Precious metals.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medicines are admitted provided the addressee has a permit
issued by the Chief Pharmacist in Rwanda.
Observations
On every item destined to Rwanda, the National Post Office
(Iposita, the designated postal operator of Rwanda) requests
that the mailer include both the addressee’s email and
mobile telephone number (if available) on the customs
declaration form, address label, or wherever possible. The
mobile telephone number enables Iposita to notify the
addressee via short message service (SMS) before delivery.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Rwanda is $1,000 or
a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Two copies of the invoice must accompany all shipments
containing merchandise.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Rwanda.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Rwanda Express
Country Code: RW
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express service is available to the following cities:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Butare
Byumba
Cyangugu
Gikongoro
Gisenyi
Gitarama
Kibungo
Kibuye
Kigali
Nyabisindu
Ruhengeri
Rwamagana
Individual Country Listings Rwanda
September 9, 2024 645
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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646 September 9, 2024
Saint Helena
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saint Helena
September 9, 2024 647
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Saint Kitts and Nevis International Mail Manual
648 September 9, 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no
delivery on Sunday or on national holidays.
2. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no
service guarantee on any Priority Mail Express International
item.
3. All items admissible in international mail to Saint Kitts and
Nevis, including correspondence, business papers, and
merchandise, are accepted in Priority Mail Express
International. See Prohibitions and Restrictions.
4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
All items prohibited in regular international mail are also
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments
to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: KN
Areas Served: Entire country, including Nevis.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope). Endorse item clearly
next to mailing label as
BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples
without commercial
value and not subject
to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise samples,
gifts, computer data
including computer
cards, magnetic tape,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic
envelope). A commercial invoice
must be attached to the outside
of all commercial shipments.
Individual Country Listings Saint Kitts and Nevis
September 9, 2024 649
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Saint Lucia International Mail Manual
650 September 9, 2024
Saint Lucia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Circulars and printed matter concerning lotteries; lottery
tickets.
Currency.
Firearms and ammunition except under license from the Police
Dept. (Saint Lucia).
Shaving brushes made in Japan.
Used clothing.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Saint Lucia.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Expedited Mail
Service
Country Code: LC
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
included in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saint Lucia
September 9, 2024 651
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon International Mail Manual
652 September 9, 2024
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saint Pierre and Miquelon
September 9, 2024 653
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines International Mail Manual
654 September 9, 2024
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition except under license.
Currency.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
International (EMS/SVD)
Country Code: VC
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse items clearly next to
mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
September 9, 2024 655
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Samoa International Mail Manual
656 September 9, 2024
Samoa
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Same as for New Zealand.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Samoa.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post International
Country Code: WS
Areas Served: Apia City
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Samoa
September 9, 2024 657
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
San Marino International Mail Manual
658 September 9, 2024
San Marino
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Albums of any kind (of photographs, postcards, postage
stamps, etc.).
Arms and weapons.
Articles of platinum or gold; jewelry; and other valuable articles
unless sent as insured packages.
Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them.
Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof.
Cartridge caps; cartridges.
Clocks and supplies for clocks.
Coins; banknotes; securities payable to bearer circulating
abroad; and precious stones. However, Italian metal coins,
banknotes and securities payable to bearer sent direct by
foreign banks to Italian banks for exchange or replacement
are permitted.
Compound medicaments and medicines.
Coral mounted in any way.
Ether and chloroform.
Exposed photographic and cinematographic films.
Footwear of any kind.
Haberdashery and sewn articles of any kind, including
trimmings and lace; handkerchiefs; scarves; shawls,
needlework including stockings and gloves; bonnets, caps,
and hats of any kind.
Hair and articles made of hair.
Human remains.
Leather goods.
Lighters and their parts, including lighter flints.
Live plants and animals.
Nutmeg, vanilla; sea salt, rock salt; saffron.
Perfumery goods of all kinds (except soap).
Playing cards of any kind.
Postage stamps in sealed or unsealed First-Class Mail
International or First-Class Package International Service
shipments.
Radioactive materials.
Ribbons for typewriters.
Roasted or ground coffee and it substitutes; roasted chicory.
Saccharine and all products containing saccharine.
Salted, smoked or otherwise prepared meats; fats; and lard.
Tobacco.
Toys not made wholly of wood.
Treated skins and furs.
Weapons of any kind and spare parts for them.
Restrictions
Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments on condition that the package bears a
completed PS Form 2976 and the addressee complies with
the Italian financial regulations.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service shipments may not contain dutiable
articles.
4. Shipments containing books must bear a PS Form 2976.
5. Many articles are subject to an import license or quantity
restrictions. Senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the articles will be admitted or
whether the necessary documents, if required, are held.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Note: To determine conditions and available city destinations
for San Marino, refer to Publication 141’s country listing for
Italy.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 5
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings San Marino
September 9, 2024 659
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to San Marino.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: SM
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Any kind of written
communications
including legal
documents,
instruments, and
manuscripts;
computer data,
including magnetic
tapes, magnetic
disks, punch cards,
and recording
tapes.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
San Marino International Mail Manual
660 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Sao Tome and Principe
September 9, 2024 661
Sao Tome and Principe
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Sao Tome and Principe.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Sao Tome and
Principe
Country Code: ST
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Sao Tome and Principe International Mail Manual
662 September 9, 2024
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saudi Arabia
September 9, 2024 663
Saudi Arabia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, munitions, and war material.
Books and prints contrary to the Islamic faith.
Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Mobile signal boosters and mobile repeaters, except when sent
by a licensed mobile telecommunication service provider to
a licensed mobile telecommunication service provider.
Narcotics and psychotropic substances.
Obscene or immoral articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medicines, pharmaceutical, and plant-based products and
foodstuffs for medical purposes are not admissible unless
accompanied by prior authorization from the General Food
and Medicine Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package
International Service, postal parcels, registered items, and
Priority Mail Express International shipments are all subject
to that documentation requirement.
Recorded tapes (cassettes) are not admitted in Registered Mail.
Such items are admitted only in ordinary mail.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
2. All items containing goods sent to Saudi Arabia are subject
to a value-added tax (VAT) payable by the addressee at the
rate of 15 percent of the item's total value.
3. Saudi Post requests that all mail sent to Saudi Arabia include
a short address as part of the delivery address. The short
address comprises the elements shown in the following
example:
The short address is to appear as a separate line below the
addressee information and above the delivery address
information, as follows:
Addressee: Mohammed Dayan
Short address code: RAGI2929
Building number and street name: 2929 Rayhanah Bint Zaid
Secondary number and district: 8118 Al Arid District
Postcode: 13337
Locality: RIYADH
Country name: SAUDI ARABIA
The addressee’s mobile number, if available, is also required
for items sent to individuals.
See https://splonline.com.sa/en/national-address-1/
.
4. First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package
International Service, and Airmail M-bag items are
deliverable to the addressee only from a post office box or
through collection by the addressee at the post office. To
ensure timely delivery, Saudi Post (the designated postal
operator of Saudi Arabia) requests that such mail include the
addressee’s mobile telephone number (if available), the post
office box number, the name of the town, and the
corresponding postcode.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Region
code
Branch
code
Division
code
Unique
letter
Building
number
Short
address
R A G I 2929 RAGI2929
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Saudi Arabia International Mail Manual
664 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. All Priority Mail Express International shipments to Saudi
Arabia should include complete addresses, in addition to
post office box numbers, and the telephone number of the
addressee.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Saudi Arabia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Al Barid Al Mumtaz
Country Code: SA
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
documents and
commercial papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Abha
Al Ahssa
Al Bukairieh
Al Khafji
Al Kharj
Al Khobar
Al Mozannab
Al Qoteif
Baha
Beljarshi
Bicha
Buraydah
Dammam
Dawmat Al-Jundul
Dhahran (airport)
Hafar al Batin
Ha’il
Ir’Ir
Jeddah
Jizan
Jubayl
Jubayl Industrial
Khamis Mushayt
Mecca
Medina
Najran
Qaryat
Ras
Ras Tanourah
Riyadh
Safwa
Sakkaka
Seihat
Tabuk
Ta’if
Unayzah
Yambu Maritime
Yanbu Industrial
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saudi Arabia
September 9, 2024 665
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Senegal International Mail Manual
666 September 9, 2024
Senegal
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles with markings, labels, or wrappings indicating falsely
that they are of French origin. Articles using the “Red Cross”
or “Geneva Cross” as a trademark.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities of any kind
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and other
valuables.
Weights and measures not of the metric system.
Restrictions
The following articles are subject to special regulations on
importation: firearms and airguns; distilling apparatus;
saccharine and artificial flavors for beverages and
confectionery; phonograph records; Arabic books and
prints; and medicines.
Observations
First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Senegal.
Reciprocal Service Name: International High Speed
Mail
Country Code: SN
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise or any
item subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Senegal
September 9, 2024 667
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Serbia, Republic of International Mail Manual
668 September 9, 2024
Serbia, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Weapons and ammunition by private individuals.
Cigarette paper.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and
silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and
other valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail
International parcels.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Yugoslav money.
Restrictions
Importation of medicine into Serbia is possible only through a
legal entity that has permission to import medicine and
medical equipment from the National Law of Medicines and
Medical Equipment of the Republic of Serbia. Individuals
may receive samples of medicine in compliance with that
law.
Observations
1. Postal items addressed to natural persons of Yugoslav or
foreign nationality may contain personal travel articles,
articles for personal use, and for the use of members of a
family (medicines and medical instruments, teaching
material, and leisure material), and articles for the use of their
household in quantities not intended for resale. Such articles
shall be imported against payment of Customs duty and
other fees.
2. Items inherited abroad as well as articles provided for in
contracts concluded between States may be freely imported
in accordance with such contracts.
3. Items addressed to natural persons of Yugoslav or foreign
nationality, the total equivalent value of which in dinars does
not exceed 30 United States of America dollars (USD), are
exempted from Customs duty; items the total equivalent
value of which exceeds 30 United States dollars do not enjoy
this privilege.
4. Natural persons of Yugoslav nationality exercising a
profession are entitled to import articles serving to exercise
that profession (equipment, reproduction material, and spare
parts); importation will be subject to special conditions.
5. The sender is required to show clearly on the Customs
declaration the special entitlement to import items
containing articles imported under special conditions and
regulations. Failing this, the addressee will be required to
produce proof before delivery.
6. The value restriction does not apply to certain articles sent to
persons who are entitled under special rules and conditions
to import certain articles or to items containing articles
inherited abroad.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must be
enclosed in each item.
Individual Country Listings Serbia, Republic of
September 9, 2024 669
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Republic of Serbia.
2. Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription
or by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the
need to use such medicines.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courier EMS
Country Code: RS
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
City Postal Code
Belgrade 11000, 11030, 11050, 11060,
11070, 11080, 11090
Cacak 32000
Kragujevac 34000
Kraljevo 36000
Krusevac 37000
Leskovac 16000
Nis 18000
Novi Sad 21000
Pancevo 26000
Pozarevac 12000
Sabac 15000
Sombor 25000
Sremska Mitrovica 22000
Subotica 24000
Svetozarevo 35000
Titivo Uzice 31000
Valjevo 14000
Vranje 17000
Zajecar 19000
Zrenjanin 23000
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Serbia, Republic of International Mail Manual
670 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Seychelles
September 9, 2024 671
Seychelles
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons except under license.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold, and silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
Display both the addressee’s landline number and mobile
telephone number (if possible) and email address (if
available) on the address label or customs form of each item
mailed to Seychelles.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Seychelles.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Seychelles
Country Code: SC
Areas Served:
All locations. Streets have no name and houses have no
number except in Victoria. It is common for addresses to
consist of only the names of the addressee, district, island,
and country. If the addressee has a private box, it would be
best to use it, but the item can be delivered without it.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Seychelles International Mail Manual
672 September 9, 2024
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Sierra Leone
September 9, 2024 673
Sierra Leone
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Banknotes, checks, and securities of any kind payable to
bearer in ordinary and registered First-Class Mail
International and First-Class Package International Service
items.
Brushes of all kinds made in Japan other than nylon
toothbrushes.
Distilling apparatus.
Postage stamps, whether used or not, except in First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail service
shipments.
West African paper currency.
Restrictions
Arms and munitions require a license from the Governor.
Coins or precious metal sent in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments
may not exceed L5 in value.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Sierra Leone.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)
(Note: Service is available to Sierra Leone but not from it.)
Country Code: SL
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Bo
Freetown
Kenema
Kono
Makeni
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Sierra Leone International Mail Manual
674 September 9, 2024
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
Maximum Amount Available: $700
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Money Order Fee.
Money Order Inquiry Fee.
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Singapore
September 9, 2024 675
Singapore
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Advertisements for charms, amulets and talismans.
Arms and firearms and parts thereof.
Bullion of a value higher than $50 Singapore dollars
Butane gas lighters and refills therefor.
Coins except coins for purposes of ornament; banknotes;
currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities payable to
bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
However, unmounted precious stones may be sent in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments if authorization is obtained from the
Postmaster General of Singapore.
Lotteries and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Restrictions
Meat or meat products including animal by-products require an
import permit issued by Director of Primary Production,
Singapore, and these articles must be addressed to the
addressee care of the above Director.
Observations
1. Many types of merchandise require import licenses that
addressees must obtain from the authorities of Singapore.
Senders should be assured before mailing that the
addressees can obtain licenses if needed.
2. As of January 1, 2023, the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
import relief threshold exemption of 400 Singapore dollars
(SGD) is abolished for Business to Consumer (B2C) mailers
that meet both of the following conditions:
a. Have an annual global turnover exceeding 1 million SGD.
b. Send B2C supplies of low-value goods (LVG — i.e., less
than $400 SGD) to Singapore exceeding 100,000 SGD.
Such mailers must register and pay the GST when sending
goods to Singapore. Singpost (the designated postal
operator of Singapore) recommends that such B2C mailers
place the GST registration number and the GST amount paid
in the exporter reference field of the customs declaration
form or, when applicable, on the commercial invoice affixed
to the exterior of the item. For more information regarding
GST, mailers may visit www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-
services-tax-(gst)/gst-and-digital-economy/gst-on-imports-
of-low-value-goods or contact the Inland Revenue Authority
of Singapore (IRAS) at www.iras.gov.sg/contact-us
.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Unprocessed film is prohibited.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Singapore.
3. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Singapore.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Singapore International Mail Manual
676 September 9, 2024
Reciprocal Service Name:
Speedpost
Country Code: SG
Areas Served:
All, including Sentosa Island, but excluding all other offshore
islands.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 10
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Sint Maarten
September 9, 2024 677
Sint Maarten
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles, unless they are sent in First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail
service.
Copper, bronze, or nickel coins.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Importation of arms requires special permission.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Sint Maarten.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: SX
Areas Served:
Dutch side of Sint Maarten
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples and
merchandise with a
value up to
300 SDRs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles with a value
above 300 SDRs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Sint Maarten International Mail Manual
678 September 9, 2024
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Slovak Republic
September 9, 2024 679
Slovak Republic
(Slovakia)
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Chain letter items.
Publications, drawings, photographs, records, sheets of music,
etc., contrary to the State public order.
Perishable infectious substances.
Perishable noninfectious substances.
Playing cards.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; paper money; securities and other paper values of any
kind; as well as savings-bank booklets; and unmanufactured
gold, silver, and platinum may be imported only by
authorization of the State Bank.
Gift shipments must be sent by private individuals. Those sent
by commercial firms are not admitted.
Import permits are required for gift shipments exceeding three
per year for one addressee, or for any parcel exceeding
3,000 Slovak Republic crowns in value. Permits may be
issued to addressees or withheld at the discretion of the
customs authorities after the shipment arrives.
Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in
possession of an import permit granted by the Slovak
Republic health authorities.
Philatelic articles and stamps exchanged between member
philatelists must not exceed 1,000 Slovak Republic crowns
in any calendar year. Gift packages containing philatelic
articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment cannot
exceed a total of 100 stamps or philatelic articles and
100 Slovak Republic crowns in value.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. Import licenses and quantity restrictions are applicable for
many articles sent to the Slovak Republic. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the contents are permitted and whether the
necessary documents are held.
3. Gift shipments for the personal use of the addressee or the
addressee’s family do not require an import permit if the
contents do not exceed 5,000 Slovak Republic crowns.
When the total exceeds 2,000 Slovak Republic crowns, the
addressee must provide a gift certificate authenticated by an
authorized agent in that country. Slovak Republic customs
decides the value of the contents on the basis of internal
prices of identical articles.
4. Articles imported in postal items are exempt from customs
duties if their total value does not exceed 300 Slovak
Republic crowns.
5. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
6. Slovakia requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Slovak Republic International Mail Manual
680 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Slovak Republic.
2. A Priority Mail Express shipment may be addressed to a
street address or to a post office box. A local telephone
number for the addressee should be provided when the item
is addressed to a street address and must be provided when
the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: Zrychlena Posta/EMS
Country Code: SK
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Slovak Republic
September 9, 2024 681
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Slovenia International Mail Manual
682 September 9, 2024
Slovenia - Timor-Leste
Slovenia
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
2. Slovenia requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
c. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address
for the addressee.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
v
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Slovenia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS
Country Code: SI
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
items subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice must
be enclosed in each item.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Slovenia
September 9, 2024 683
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Solomon Islands International Mail Manual
684 September 9, 2024
Solomon Islands
(Includes Santa Cruz Islands)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
Used clothing must be accompanied by a health certificate
issued by the official health authorities.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Solomon Islands.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: SB
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Solomon Islands
September 9, 2024 685
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Somalia International Mail Manual
686 September 9, 2024
Somalia
Country Conditions for Mailing
All mail services are suspended.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons except under license.
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Lottery tickets and advertisements.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for small arms and
artillery fuses.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Cigarettes may only be sent in boxes bearing the official stamp
of the Government of Somalia and if each cigarette has the
word “Somalia” printed on its paper wrapper.
Radios and telephones may only be imported by the Somali
government.
Weapons and weapon parts may only be sent under
government license.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230)
Not Available
First-Class Mail International (240)
Not Available
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Not Available
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Not Available
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Not Available
Individual Country Listings South Africa
September 9, 2024 687
South Africa
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles relating to lotteries.
Charged butane gas lighters and refills.
Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand in weight.
Diamonds or precious stones except in First-Class Package
International Service shipments with Registered Mail service.
Honey.
Liquids of any type.
Lithium batteries.
Prison-made articles.
Restrictions
None
Observations
1. Import licenses are required for many types of goods.
Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
2. Licenses are not required for bona fide gifts not exceeding
R 200 (Rand) in value.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not);
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are
admitted only in First-Class Package International Service
with Registered Mail service shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to South Africa.
2. Items will be accepted and delivered to private post office
boxes; however, it is preferred that items be addressed to
street addresses.
Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail
Country Code: ZA
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
documents,
business letters,
and commercial
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm,
microfiche, and
private letters.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Identify contents completely and
state whether an import license, if
required, is attached.
South Africa International Mail Manual
688 September 9, 2024
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Bloemfontein
Capetown
Durban
East London
Germiston
Johannesburg
Kimberly
Port Elizabeth
Pretoria
Randsburg (Postal Codes 2125
and 2194 within the delivery
area for Johannesburg)
Sandton City (Postal Codes 2146
and 2199)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings South Sudan, Republic of
September 9, 2024 689
South Sudan, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, including spare parts and ammunition.
Infectious substances, including exempt patient specimens
(human or animal) and Category B infectious substances
under 135.1.
Gambling items, such as playing cards, poker chips, and
games of chance.
Narcotics, including those prescribed by a doctor.
Radioactive materials, including radioactive materials under
135.5.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
All goods sent to South Sudan are subject to a customs
clearance fee of 450 South Sudan Pounds (SSP) and an
administration fee of 550 SSP.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
South Sudan, Republic of International Mail Manual
690 September 9, 2024
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
NOT Available
Individual Country Listings Spain
September 9, 2024 691
Spain
(Includes Canary Islands)
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms; ammunition; weapons; parts and components of
weapons; and other related equipment.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail International
parcels.
Foodstuffs containing saccharine in any amount.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and other similar
products.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Playing cards.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco (admitted only to the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and
Melilla).
Restrictions
The importation of medicines may be carried out only by
laboratories and distribution entities that comply with the
legally established requirements. Therefore, it is not
permitted to send postal items containing medicines to
individuals or to companies other than laboratories and
distribution entities that comply with the legally established
requirements.
Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of
disinfection.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. Parcel service to the Canary Islands extends to the following
offices only:
4. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
5. Spain requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Agaete
Arrecife
Arucas
Galdar
Garachico
Granadilla
Gran Tarajal
Guia
Guia de Isora
Guimar
Haria
Hermigua
Icod
Ingenio
La Antigua
La Cuesta
La Laguna
La Orotava
Las Palmas
Los Llanos
Moya
Puerto Cabras
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto Luz
Realejo Alto
San Andres y
Suaces
San Bartolome
Tirajana
San Mateo
San Miguel
Santa Brigida
Santa Cruz de la
Palma
Santa Cruz de
Tenerife
San Sebastian de la
Gomera
Tacoronte
Tazacorte
Telde
Teror
Valverde del Hierro
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Spain International Mail Manual
692 September 9, 2024
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Spain.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Spain but not to the
Canary Islands.
Reciprocal Service Name: Postal Express
Country Code: ES
Areas Served:
Entire country, including Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, and
Andorra.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm,
microfiche, and
private letters.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Spain
September 9, 2024 693
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Sri Lanka International Mail Manual
694 September 9, 2024
Sri Lanka
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coffee products.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail
International parcels.
Fish products—tinned or canned.
Leather goods (handbags, sports goods (volleyballs, footballs,
etc.)).
Most foodstuffs and grains (sugar, flour, fruits, and oils).
Paper and writing products (envelopes, ink, pencils, pens,
erasers, chalk, etc.).
Radios; tape recording machines and parts thereof.
Textile, apparel, haberdashery, perfume, and cosmetics.
Tobacco products.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. Imports into Sri Lanka are restricted not by name but by
value and quantity. Any person is eligible to receive gifts
other than sarees, suitings, textile, flowers, and flower plants
subject to the following provisions:
a. Import does not involve any remittance abroad.
b. Goods are imported bona-fide for personal use.
c. Goods are not in a commercial quantity and not for
resale.
d. Import does not involve any abuse of import
regulations.
2. A license, to be obtained by the addressee in advance, is
required for most goods imported by mail. Therefore,
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
whether the necessary documents are held.
3. No license/import permit is required for bona fide gift
shipments (excluding saris, clothing or textiles) provided that
the value of the shipment including postage and fees, does
not exceed R 250 (rupees).
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Sri Lanka.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: LK
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Sri Lanka
September 9, 2024 695
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Sudan International Mail Manual
696 September 9, 2024
Sudan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and their spare parts.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Liquids, easily liquefiable items, and glass or similarly fragile
articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Playing cards.
Radioactive materials.
Seditious literature.
Unginned cotton.
Restrictions
Banknotes greater than 2 Sudanese pounds in value are
admitted ONLY in First-Class Package International Service
with Registered Mail service shipments.
Observations
Used clothing must be accompanied by a health certificate
issued by the official health authorities.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Sudan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: SD
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising material.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Al-Obeid
Dongola
Khartoum
Kosti
Port Sudan
Wad Medani
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Sudan
September 9, 2024 697
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Suriname International Mail Manual
698 September 9, 2024
Suriname
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not);
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless
sent in insured Priority Mail International parcels.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Suriname
September 9, 2024 699
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Sweden International Mail Manual
700 September 9, 2024
Sweden
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Daggers and flick knives.
Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and
artillery fuses.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Addressees in Sweden must obtain prior authorization from the
Swedish national food administration to import foodstuffs of
animal origin such as meat, sausage, fat, and soups.
Articles of gold or silver must comply with Swedish regulations
as to fitness.
Banknotes and coins exceeding 100 Swedish crowns in value,
and securities require prior authorization of the Bank of
Sweden.
Live bees must be sent direct to the Department of Bee
Research of the University of Agricultural Sciences,
Lantbruksuniversitetet, Forsoksavdelningen for bin, S-750
07 Uppsala, Sweden.
Pharmaceutical drugs are admitted only by authorized
importers.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. As of July 1, 2021, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption is
abolished on all imported goods. For more information
regarding the European Union’s VAT rules, visit https://
ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-
e-commerce_en.
4. PostNord Group AB requests that the mailer provide both
the sender’s and addressee’s telephone number and email
address, if available, on the customs form of each item sent
with any of the following services: Registered Mail, First-
Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International, or Priority Mail Express International. This
contact information assists PostNord Group AB to expedite
delivery.
5. Sweden requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 5
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Individual Country Listings Sweden
September 9, 2024 701
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Sweden.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
5. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Sweden
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: SE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Sweden International Mail Manual
702 September 9, 2024
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Switzerland
September 9, 2024 703
Switzerland
Country Conditions for Mailing
All items containing goods must include the
corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for
each article listed on the customs declaration form.
For more information, see 537 and the Observations
section below.
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms,
nonexplosive parts of artillery fuses, flammable films, or
articles made of celluloid.
Human remains. Only cremated remains (human ashes) are
permitted.
Live plants and animals.
Lottery tickets and advertisements for lotteries.
Mini-spies (miniature wireless transmitters).
Radar detectors.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
3. A letter or card fully prepaid and bearing the same address
as that of a Priority Mail International parcel may be tied to or
otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel in
such manner as to prevent its separation therefrom and not
to interfere with the address of the parcel. Stamps to cover
postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the
parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed
to the envelope thereof, or in the case of a postcard, to the
address side of the card, preferably the upper-right portion.
Priority Mail International parcels to which such letters or
cards are attached are treated as parcel post.
4. As of January 1, 2019, foreign mail order companies,
including from the United States, with an annual turnover of
at least 100,000
Swiss Francs (
CHF) originating from small
consignments (tax amount not exceeding 5 CHF) to
Switzerland must pay a value-added tax (VAT) and register
with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration.
5. Switzerland requests that, for all items containing goods, the
customs declaration form include the following information,
if available:
a. Country of origin for each article in the item.
b. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if
such a number has been assigned.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 5
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Switzerland International Mail Manual
704 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. Only
cremated remains (human ashes) are permitted.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Switzerland.
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
5. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Switzerland.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: CH
Areas Served: All points in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence
and commercial
papers/documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Switzerland
September 9, 2024 705
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) International Mail Manual
706 September 9, 2024
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
Country Conditions for Mailing
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the
mailing of items to certain destinations and
recipients, including a broad embargo on items to
and from Syria. Many shipments to Syria also require
the filing of information with the U.S. Census Bureau.
Before mailing any items to Syria, mailers should
refer to IMM 510, 520, and 530 and to Publication
699, Special Requirements for Shipping
Internationally, for additional information.
Prohibitions (130)
Butane gas lighters and refills.
Cigarette paper and machines for manufacturing tobacco or
cigarettes.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Dietary supplements.
Footwear of all kinds and parts thereof.
High-frequency radio receivers (above 100 megacycles).
Margarine and other kinds of artificial butter and materials for
its manufacture.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Psychotropic substances.
Radioactive materials.
Salt.
Soap, except shaving soap.
Stockings of all kinds except wool stockings.
Television equipment.
Used articles of military clothing.
Used clothes made of silk or cotton.
Restrictions
All medical preparations must be approved by the Ministry of
Health prior to admission, and quantities are limited to
10 packs per shipment.
Observations
1. Mail may be addressed “Syrian Arab Republic” or “Syria.”
2. The post office of destination should be written in Arabic if
possible, as well as in English.
3. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses for gift
shipments exceeding 250 Syrian pounds in value, and for all
commercial shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the Syrian Arab Republic.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: SY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
September 9, 2024 707
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Taiwan International Mail Manual
708 September 9, 2024
Taiwan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Banknotes in “new Taiwan dollars.”
Cigars, cigarettes, and prepared tobacco.
Coins over one hundred years old.
Extracts, essences, and concentrates of tea.
Radioactive materials.
Sugar, molasses, saccharine, and other sweetening
substances.
Restrictions
Addressees must obtain import licenses for all items except (1)
gifts not exceeding $1000 in value for personal or family use,
and (2) printed books not exceeding $1000.
Observations
1. First-Class Package International Service items containing
dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service.
2. Addresses must be complete and written when possible in
Chinese characters in addition to English.
3. The Chinese postal authorities recommend the addition of
Via Taiwan in the address of articles intended for the
Quemoy and Matsu Islands.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Taiwan.
Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
Country Code: TW
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 33 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Taiwan
September 9, 2024 709
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 10
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Tajikistan International Mail Manual
710 September 9, 2024
Tajikistan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and
other valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
None furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Tajikistan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: TJ
Areas Served
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Dushanbe
Khojend
Khorog
Kurgan-Tyube
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Individual Country Listings Tajikistan
September 9, 2024 711
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Tanzania International Mail Manual
712 September 9, 2024
Tanzania
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles.
Firearms and ammunition of all types except under license.
Japanese shaving brushes.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins must not exceed 100 shillings in value and must be sent
in First-Class Package International Service with Registered
Mail service shipments.
Observations
1. Many types of merchandise intended for resale require
authorization to import from the Ministry of Commerce and
Cooperatives at Dar es Salaam.
2. Mailers should be assured that the addressees have such a
permit or can obtain one if needed.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Tanzania.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: TZ
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Arusha
Bukoba
Dar es Salaam
Dodoma
Iringa
Mbeya
Morogoro
Moshi
Musoma
Mwanza
Shinyanga
Songea
Tanga
Zanzibar
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Tanzania
September 9, 2024 713
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Thailand International Mail Manual
714 September 9, 2024
Thailand
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and
non-explosive parts of artillery fuses.
Lithium cells and batteries — including items containing
properly installed lithium cells and batteries under
IMM 135.6 — mailed to or sent via Thailand.
Narcotics and psychotropic substances.
Playing cards.
Restrictions
Firearms, air guns, and their accessories, require special
authorization from the Government; however, toy air guns for
children as well as firearms and air guns kept exclusively as
curios may be imported without permit.
Observations
1. Mail can be addressed directly to refugee camps.
2. As of July 5, 2024, Thailand Post Co. Ltd. abolished the de
minimis value threshold applied to the value-added tax (VAT)
for low-value goods imported into Thailand. Imported goods
with a value between 1 and 1,500 Thai Baht (THB), inclusive
of freight and insurance charges, are exempt from import
duties.
3. Display both the addressee’s mobile phone number (if
available) and email address (if available) on the customs
declaration form of each item mailed to Thailand.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Thailand.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to Thailand.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
Country Code: TH
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
documents and
letters, non-
negotiable
instruments,
computer printouts,
and canceled
checks.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as SAMPLES.
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as MERCHANDISE.
Individual Country Listings Thailand
September 9, 2024 715
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 10
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of International Mail Manual
716 September 9, 2024
Timor-Leste, Democratic
Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
No list furnished.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of
September 9, 2024 717
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Togo International Mail Manual
718 September 9, 2024
Togo - Zimbabwe
Togo
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, munitions, and war material.
Articles or advertisements relating to lotteries.
Banknotes, currency notes, securities payable to bearer, and
traveler’s checks may only be sent in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Coins; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious
stones, jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Foreign silver coins.
Poniards, sword-canes, loaded canes, brass knuckles,
blackjacks, and all other arms for offense.
Saccharine and similar products.
Weights and measures other than those of the decimal metric
system.
Restrictions
Hunting arms require prior authorization.
Medical thermometers must bear the stamp of the Laboratory
of Arts and Crafts.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Togo.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS POSTEXPRESS
Country Code: TG
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice should be
included with all commercial
shipments.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Togo
September 9, 2024 719
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Tonga International Mail Manual
720 September 9, 2024
Tonga
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Firing caps and cartridges for small arms, components of non-
explosive artillery fuses.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and snuff packages over 11 lbs. or
packed with other goods.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Tonga.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: TO
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm,
microfiche, and
magnetic tapes and
discs.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Tonga
September 9, 2024 721
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Trinidad and Tobago International Mail Manual
722 September 9, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Charged metal caps and cartridges for portable firearms and
non-explosive parts of artillery shells.
Coins exceeding L5 in value, except old coins intended as
ornaments.
Firearms, switchblade knives, and sword-canes.
Honey.
Lottery tickets or articles relating to lotteries.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Arms not prohibited, require the permission of the Trinidad
police authorities.
Saccharine requires the permission of the Trinidad health
authorities.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Trinidad and Tobago.
Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)
Country Code: TT
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
computer data, and
advertising
materials.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Trinidad and Tobago
September 9, 2024 723
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Tristan da Cunha International Mail Manual
724 September 9, 2024
Tristan da Cunha
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Tristan da Cunha
September 9, 2024 725
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Tunisia International Mail Manual
726 September 9, 2024
Tunisia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms of all kinds.
Aspirin, sulfa drugs, and vitamin compounds; chalk; pencils;
soap; and detergents containing it; leather and articles of
artificial leather; carpets, tapestries, and bed coverings;
footwear of rubber or plastic; hosiery of cotton or synthetic
fibers, except women’s stockings; jewelry made of precious
metal or plated with it; household articles of galvanized iron,
galvanized steel or aluminum; and nonelectric cooking and
heating appliances for household use.
Coins; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s checks;
securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Copper coins and obsolete silver coins.
Lottery tickets and advertisements relating to lotteries.
Nursing bottles, nipples, and pacifiers that are not made of pure
rubber and marked accordingly, and vulcanized by heat.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Playing cards.
Radioactive materials.
Saccharine and similar products, except in very small amounts
imported as remedies by pharmacies or physicians.
Restrictions
Banknotes require a permit issued by the Tunisian exchange
authorities unless imported by a bank.
Hunting and commercial arms may be imported with
authorization of the Director of Public Safety.
Manufactured tobaccos, cigars, and cigarettes for personal use
of the importer may be admitted up to 10 kilograms per year,
subject to authorization of the Tunisian revenue authorities.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Tunisia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Rapid Post
Country Code: TN
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Tunisia
September 9, 2024 727
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
City
Foreign
Postal
Code City
Foreign
Postal
Code
Ariana 2080 Manouba (la) 2010
Bardo (le) 2000 Marsa (la) 2070
Beja Medenine
Ben Arous 2013 Megrine 2033
Ben Arous Sud 2043 Mergrine Chaker 2024
Bizerte Megrine Riadh 2014
Carthage 2016 Menzah (El) 1004
Cebalat B. Ammar 2032 Monastir
Cebalat du Mornag 2090 Nabeul
Cite el Khadra 1003 Oued Ellil 2021
Cite Ettadhamen 2041 Ouerdia (El) 1009
Cite Ettahrir 2042 Omrand (El) 1005
Cite Ezzouhour 2052 Rades 2040
Den Den 2011 Salambo 2025
Erricala 2044 Sfax
Essaida 2031 Sidi Bou Said 2026
Ezzahra 2034 Sidi Daoud 2046
Ezzahrouni 2051 Sidi Fathallah 2023
Gabes Siliana
Gafsa Soukra (la) 2036
Goulette (la) 2060 Sousse
Habibia (El) 2012 Tataouine
Hammamet Tozeur
Hammam Lif 2050 Tunis RP 1000
Jendouba Tunis Bab Menara 1008
Jerba Tunis Bab Souika 1006
Kabaria 2053 Tunis Belvedere 1002
Kairouan Tunis Carthage 2035
Kalaat el Andleus 2022 Tunis el Hafsia 1059
Kasserine Tunis Hached 1049
Kebili Tunis Halles 1079
Kef Tunis Jabbari 1007
Kram (le) 2015 Tunis Reque 1001
Kram Ouest 2089 Tunis Tri Tri 1060
Mahdia Zaghouan
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Tunisia International Mail Manual
728 September 9, 2024
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Turkiye, Republic of
September 9, 2024 729
Turkiye, Republic of
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and munitions of war and their accessories.
Coins; banknotes; traveler’s checks; securities payable to
bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not;
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles except
in insured Priority Mail International service. Currency notes
(paper money) are permitted in insured Priority Mail
International or with Registered Mail service.
Cosmetic products.
Fish items, canned animal products, cured spiced beef and
sausage, edible fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, and
other animal and vegetable products.
Liquids of any type.
Lottery tickets and advertisements relating to lotteries.
Narcotic substances of all kinds and products containing
bonsai (JWH-018) as defined in the “World Drug Report
2011” from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Playing cards, other than children’s games.
Silver coins and all foreign coins (except gold coins and ancient
coins for collections).
Tea.
Restrictions
Clinical thermometers must be accompanied by an official
certificate of inspection.
Food supplements and foods for athletes may be sent to
Turkiye only when a medical report, prescription, or national
sportsperson's certificate is enclosed with the item by the
addressee.
Mailable tobacco and tobacco products may not be declared
as a “gift” on customs declarations, irrespective of whether
they are subject to or exempt from Turkish customs duties.
Mobile phones may not be declared as a “gift” on customs
declarations, irrespective of whether they are subject to or
exempt from Turkish customs duties.
Stocks, bonds, and coupons require authorization from the
Turkish exchange control authorities unless they are
addressed to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkiye
Head Office.
The following may be imported only by the Monopoly
Administration:
The permission of the Turkish authorities is required for the
importation of pharmaceutical specialties, except small
quantities for medical or veterinary use or samples by
physicians.
The value of gift shipments must not exceed 500 DM.
Turkish money, as well as checks and drafts expressed in
Turkish money, require authorization from the ministry of
Finance. If imported without advance permission, such
remittances are liable to confiscation.
Used bedding, linens, clothing, carpets, empty sacks, etc.,
must be accompanied by a certificate of disinfection.
Observations
1. The value and net weight of each kind of article or goods
must be shown on the customs declarations, also the
country of origin of the merchandise.
2. Each commercial shipment for Turkiye must have enclosed a
combined certificate of origin and consular invoice, which
must be certified by a chamber of commerce or other trade
organization or by a notary public, and be legalized by a
Turkish consul.
3. Each commercial shipment of printed matter, such as books,
newspapers, or magazines, must likewise be accompanied
by an invoice and, except in the case of daily newspapers,
by a certificate of origin also.
4. Import license must be obtained for many types of
merchandise, and others are subject to import quotas.
5. The customs duty exemption limit for the value of postal
items containing books or other printed publications for
personal use is 150 EUR; the general customs duty rate of
20 percent applies to all other goods.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Turkiye, Republic of International Mail Manual
730 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Turkiye.
Reciprocal Service Name: Acele Posta Servisi or APS
Country Code: TR
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
computer data, and
other non-dutiable
articles.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, or any
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Turkiye, Republic of
September 9, 2024 731
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Turkmenistan International Mail Manual
732 September 9, 2024
Turkmenistan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
All foodstuffs if the time left until the “use-by” date is less than
70 percent (calculated from the date of manufacture).
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of
mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments,
that are mailed to Turkmenistan.
Foodstuffs that are manufactured using genetically modified
organisms (GMOs).
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Products or alcoholic beverages that contain more than
18 percent ethyl alcohol (finished products, polystyrene,
“Tetrapak” packaging).
Radioactive materials.
Firearms and ammunition, explosives, combat weapons.
Printed materials, plates, negatives, developed films,
photographs, movies, video recordings, magnetic computer
information storage media, manuscripts, records and other
sound recordings, drawings and other printed materials, and
forms of plastic art politically or economically damaging to
Turkmenistan.
Pornographic, vulgar, and erotic materials.
Soviet and foreign currency, government securities and Soviet
lottery tickets, Soviet Vnieshposyltorg and
Vniesheconombanque checks.
Eurocheck system forms and access cards.
Undeveloped movies and photographic films, photographic
plates and paper.
Eggs, honey, pollen, wax, honeycomb.
High-frequency radio-electronic devices (transmitters and
receivers) regardless of strength, high frequency ultrasound
equipment, and generators for industrial, scientific, and
medical use, and location detection devices used to
measure transportation speed.
Copying/reproduction equipment (with the exception of
typewriters).
Restrictions
Hunting weapons require prior authority of the Ministry of the
Interior.
Seeds, plants, root tubers, bulbs and other plant parts, fruits,
legumes, and fresh vegetables are admitted as authorized
by the State Quarantine Inspectorate Agroindustrial
Committee. Seeds and plants must be accompanied by
plant health certificates and import/export permits.
Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the
Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
Canceled or uncanceled postage stamps are admitted within
the framework of organized philatelic exchanges.
The following articles may be mailed provided the specific
quantity is observed and the articles are for the personal use
of the addressee:
Except for articles whose import is expressly prohibited, items
not subject to the above limits will be admitted, without
restrictions, provided that they are for the personal use of
the addressee.
Observations
1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package
International Service items must not contain any articles
other than written personal messages, documents, receipts,
invoices, statements, and personal photographs.
2. Postal items containing admitted articles in the quantities
specified are delivered to the addressee upon payment of
customs duty. No duty is collected when the aggregate
value of the contents does not exceed the equivalent of a
retail price of 30 Russian roubles.
3. If prohibited articles are sent in postal items, one of the
following three procedures is followed:
a. Confiscation of the entire item.
b. Confiscation of the prohibited articles, the rest of the
contents delivered to the addressee.
c. Return of the item to the country of origin.
4. Return Receipts (Advice of Delivery) are initialed or signed by
a postal official to indicate delivery. The addressee will not
sign the receipt.
5. All customs declaration forms must list the contents in
English and include an interline translation in French,
Russian, or a language used in the country. If additional
space is necessary to list the contents, a second customs
form should be used and the original form annotated to that
effect.
6. Books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials
are admitted without restriction with the exception of printed
materials that are referred to above under Prohibitions.
7. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by the
necessary invoices and permits.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Description of Articles
Unit of
Measurement
Maximum
Quantity
Allowed
1. Clothing (coats, overcoats,
jackets)
piece/pair 3 of each
2. Fabric meter 10
3. Standard electronic radio and
video equipment, spare parts,
and accessories
piece 1 of each
4. Cameras, VCRs and movie
cameras, lenses, spare parts
and accessories
piece 1 of each
5. Electronic music equipment
and electronic musical
instruments (keyboards,
synthesizers, etc.),
accessories and spare parts
piece 1 of each
6. All types of sound recording
devices (cassettes, reels,
laser disks)
piece 10
7. All types of video recording
devices (cassettes, reels,
disks, etc.)
piece
8. Personal computers and
peripheral equipment
set 1
9. Personal computer
information storage media.
Information storage media
with prerecorded information
are admissible only with
information from the sender
on the type of microcomputer
and operating system used to
record the information in
question
piece total of 15
10.Phonograph records piece/set 15/2
Description of Articles
Unit of
Measurement
Maximum
Quantity
Allowed
Individual Country Listings Turkmenistan
September 9, 2024 733
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Turkmenistan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: TM
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following location:
744000 Ashkhabad
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Turkmenistan International Mail Manual
734 September 9, 2024
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Turks and Caicos Islands
September 9, 2024 735
Turks and Caicos Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Restrictions
The importation of firearms requires a permit.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 10
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
None provided.
Reciprocal Service Name: None provided.
Country Code: TC
Areas Served: All except Bambarra, Belfour, Bottle Creek,
Cockburn Harbour, Conch Bar, Kew, Lorimmers, Sandy Point,
and Whitby. Alternative service delivery is provided to these
locations.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to
mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Turks and Caicos Islands International Mail Manual
736 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Tuvalu
September 9, 2024 737
Tuvalu
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Individual Country Listings Uganda
September 9, 2024 739
Uganda
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Firearms and ammunition except under permit.
Japanese shaving brushes.
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.
Radioactive materials.
Switchblade knives.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold, or silver,
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles may only be sent in First-Class Package
International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Used clothing, bedding, and similar articles for sale must be
accompanied by a certificate of disinfection.
Observations
1. Many types of merchandise require authorization to import,
which the addressee must obtain from the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry at Kampala.
2. Mailers should be assured that the addressees have such
permits or can obtain them if needed.
3. On every item, Posta Uganda (the designated postal
operator of Uganda) requests that the mailer include the
sender's telephone number and email address, and the
addressee's landline number and mobile telephone number
(if possible), email address (if available), the house or
apartment number (when applicable), and any other relevant
information. This contact information assists Posta Uganda
with delivery.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Uganda.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Speedpost
Country Code: UG
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
A commercial invoice should be
enclosed in each item.
Arua
Bushenji
Busia
Entebbe
Fort-Portal
Gulu
Hoima
Iganga
Jinja
Kabale
Kamuli
Kampala
Kasese
Lira
Malaba
Masaka
Masindi
Mbale
Mbarara
Mubende
Rukungiri
Tororo
Uganda International Mail Manual
740 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Ukraine
September 9, 2024 741
Ukraine
Country Conditions for Mailing
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of
Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the
mailing of items to certain destinations and
recipients, including a broad embargo on items to
and from the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions
of Ukraine (and any other regions of Ukraine
designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as
“covered regions” under Executive Order 14065).
Many shipments to embargoed regions of Ukraine
also require the filing of information with the U.S.
Census Bureau. Before mailing any items to Ukraine,
mailers are responsible for consulting OFAC and BIS
regulations and websites to determine whether the
addressee is in an embargoed region and what
restrictions apply. For additional information, see
IMM 510 520, and 530 and Publication 699, Special
Requirements for Shipping Internationally.
Prohibitions (130)
Agricultural products.
Articles of cultural value (works of art, collectors’ pieces, and
antiques).
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles are prohibited.
Medicines and medicinal products.
Passports and personal identity cards are prohibited entry in all
classes of mail, including Priority Mail Express International
shipments.
Prescription narcotics and psychotropic drugs which have
potentially addictive or hallucinogenic effects.
Software and technical devices that have been specially
developed, manufactured, programmed, or adjusted to
intercept secret information and that are addressed to
persons or entities other than the Ukrainian government.
Tobacco products and manufactured tobacco substitutes.
Restrictions
In order to be admissible, the food items listed below must
(a) be packed by the manufacturer; (b) conform to Ukraine’s
sanitary standards; (c) be accompanied by a certificate of
conformity which has been issued by the Ukrainian State
Committee for Standardization and Measures or by a
comparable regulatory authority in the country of origin;
(d) be addressed to an individual who is a resident of
Ukraine; (e) be shipped in quantities not to exceed
2 kilograms (4 pounds) when enclosed in a First-Class
Package International Service shipment; or (f) be shipped in
quantities not to exceed 10 kilograms (22 pounds) when
enclosed in a Priority Mail International parcel or a Priority
Mail Express International item:
Meats, fish, shell fish, milk and dairy products, birds’
eggs, natural honey, fruits and nuts, coffee, tea, spices,
vegetables, grains, cereals, flour, fats and oils, animal and
vegetable by-products, sugar, cocoa, dietary
supplements, foods for special dietary consumptions,
functional foods, and other processed foodstuffs.
Radios and mobile telephones for personal use may be sent to
Ukraine, provided that the addressee has obtained prior
authorization from the Ukrainian State Center of Radio
Frequencies and Telecommunications Supervision. The
Center is responsible for assigning radio frequencies and
registering official authorization for the design, manufacture,
and use of radio-electronic equipment. Customers who
require additional information about the mailing of radio-
electronic equipment to Ukraine should send their inquiries
directly to the Center’s headquarters in Kyiv. The applicable
fax number is 011-38-044-450-2765.
Prescription medicines for personal use may be sent to Ukraine
in quantities that are necessary for a complete course of
treatment, provided that the addressee has obtained prior
authorization from the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.
Funeral urns admitted for import are authorized only upon
presentation of the following documentation to Customs
authorities: A death certificate or any other document
confirming death, issued by a competent body; or a
certificate declaring that the urn does not contain other
articles that may not be imported into Ukraine.
Used goods (e.g., clothes, footwear) that are unclean or that are
not accompanied by supporting documents certifying that
they have been fumigated cannot be sent via Priority Mail
Express International service.
Goods that fall into categories 1 through 24 (i.e., “animal and
animal products,” “vegetable products,” and “foodstuffs”) of
the Harmonized Systems Codes (HS Codes) cannot be sent
via Priority Mail Express International service, except for
foodstuffs weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) in
total and packed in their original packaging.
Observations
1. Goods that are mailed in one dispatch from one sender to a
private individual or to a legal entity and that have a total
value of 150 EUR or less are not subject to customs charges.
A shipment that exceeds this limit is subject to customs duty
and other taxes according to the customs and tax legislation
of Ukraine.
2. On each item with Registered Mail service and on the
customs form on each parcel sent to Ukraine, display the
addressee’s mobile telephone number. Ukrposhta provides
an SMS notification regarding the arrival of these items.
3. To ensure prompt processing and timely delivery, address
each item to Ukraine with the correct 5-digit postcode,
preferably below the locality name or region name of the
delivery address. Postcodes are available at http://
services.ukrposhta.com/postindex_new/upload/
houses_en.csv.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Ukraine International Mail Manual
742 September 9, 2024
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 3
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to
receive most goods.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Ukraine.
3. Passports and personal identity cards are prohibited entry in
Priority Mail Express International shipments to Ukraine.
4. Agricultural products are prohibited entry in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Ukraine.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: UA
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
City Postal Code
BelayaTserkov
Cherkassy
Chernigov
Chernovsty
Dnepropetrovsk
Donetsk
Ivano-Frankovsk
Kharkov
Kherson
Khmelnitskiy
Kirovograd
Kyiv
Lugansk
Lutsk
Lvov
Nikolaev
Odessa
Poltava
Rovno
Sevastopol
Simferopol
Sumy
Ternopol
Uzhgorod
Vinnitsa
Zaporozhiye
Zhitomir
348000
257000
250000
274000
320000
340000
284000
310000
325000
280000
316000
252000
348000
263000
290000
327000
270000
314000
266000
335000
333000
244000
282000
294000
286000
330000
262000
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Ukraine
September 9, 2024 743
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 3
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 4
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
United Arab Emirates International Mail Manual
744 September 9, 2024
United Arab Emirates
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Aerosol products.
Butane gas lighters and refills.
Firearms, ammunition, and their components.
Gold, jewels, platinum, precious stones, and silver except in
insured parcels.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Polished, whitened, artificial, or imitation pearls.
Pork products.
Printed matter offensive to Arabs and Muslims.
Radioactive materials.
Radio transmitters and receivers except under permit.
Restrictions
Medicines require prior authorization.
Observations
1. Shipments, whose value does not exceed 500 dirhams and
parcels that are not commercial and contain personal effects
are generally exempt from all customs measures.
2. Shipments that exceed 500 dirhams in value and are
commercial shipments must be accompanied by (a) the
original invoices authenticated by the Consulates of the
UAE; (b) authenticated certificate of origin; (c) list of the
contents of the package; and (d) the certificate of exemption
from duty, if applicable.
3. As of January 1, 2018, all items containing goods are subject
to a value-added tax (VAT) payable by the addressee at the
rate of 5 percent of the item’s total value.
4. All mail must include the full address, including the
addressee’s post office box number, the relevant emirate
(e.g., Dubai), and the country name “United Arab Emirates.”
5. All mail must display the addressee’s mobile telephone
number and email address, if available.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the United Arab
Emirates.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and all articles not
subject to customs
duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise,
advertising
materials, or any
dutiable articles.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings United Arab Emirates
September 9, 2024 745
Reciprocal Service Name:
Mumtaz Post
Country Code: AE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 10
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland International Mail Manual
746 September 9, 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
(Includes England, Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey,
Alderney, Sark, and the Isle of Man)
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Aerosols.
Ammunition, except lead pellets.
Animals, live (including reptiles).
Arms and parts of arms, or any component classified as
munitions of war; imitations and antiques; paint-ball or toy
guns; taser guns; air rifles, air pistols, components of
firearms, and all other items similar to or resembling the
foregoing.
Articles, goods infringing British trademarks or copyright laws.
Asbestos items of any kind.
Bladed articles (as defined by the Criminal Justice Act 1988)
and bladed products (as defined by the Offensive Weapons
Act 2019). Such items include, but are not limited to, knife
blades, kitchen knives (regardless of size or design), bread
knives, knives that can be used for hobbies and trades
(regardless of whether they are marketed as knives, such as
utility knives and snap-off cutters, also called box cutters),
gardening and farming tools that have a blade, trade tools
that could commonly be described as knives, butcher’s
knives (including meat cleavers), cutlery knives, scissors with
sharp edges, sporting equipment with blades, replica and
antique knives (including those used for re-enactment
purposes), handmade and bespoke knives, open razors
(where the blade is exposed), axes, swords, survival knives,
machetes, switchblade knives (also known as flick knives),
and gravity knives.
Christmas crackers (holiday popper).
Clinical and medical waste (e.g., contaminated dressings,
bandages, and needles).
Coins; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious
stones; jewels; and other valuable articles.
Counterfeit currency, bank notes, and postage stamps.
Dies and equipment for making imitations, etc., of any current
postage stamp for denoting any rate of postage.
Fish, live.
Frozen food.
Frozen water (including bags of ice).
Goods made in foreign prisons, except those imported for a
noncommercial purpose or of a kind not manufactured in the
United Kingdom.
Human remains (including ashes) and dead animals (including
preserved animal parts and skins).
Indecent and obscene prints, paintings, books, cards,
lithographs, and other engravings, films, video tapes, or any
other indecent or obscene articles.
Lead acid batteries (e.g., car batteries) and sealed lead acid
batteries.
Lottery tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries.
Medicines classified as flammable or toxic.
Radioactive materials and samples that are classified as
radioactive using Table 2-12 of the latest edition of the
International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical
Instructions — e.g., fissile material (uranium 235, etc.),
radioactive waste material, thorium, or uranium ores and
luminous dials from aircraft.
Soil.
Soiled clothes and rags.
Stun gun, electric.
Switchblade knives (also known as flick knives) and gravity
knives.
Waste, dirt, filth, or refuse, including household waste or
rubbish.
Restrictions
A consignment of live bees must contain only queen bees and
their attendant workers; colonies are not permitted. Each
consignment must be accompanied by an import license
issued by the Dept. of Agriculture (DEFRA) and a health
certificate issued by the country of origin.
Caterpillars, cockroaches, crickets, destroyers of noxious
pests, earthworms, fish fry and eggs, flies of the family
Drosophilidae, leeches, lugworms, maggots, mealworms,
pupae and chrysalides, rag worms, silkworms, spiders, and
stick insects are admissible only for biomedical research
(see license requirement for bees).
Medicines and drugs when sent for scientific purposes must be
sent by a practitioner, registered dental practitioner,
veterinary surgeon, registered nurse, or recognized
laboratory or institution.
Plants and parts of plants require an import permit issued by
the appropriate Agricultural Department in the United
Kingdom.
Vaccines may be sent only by, or at the specific request of, a
qualified medical practitioner, registered dental practitioner,
veterinary surgeon, registered nurse, or recognized
laboratory or institution.
Observations
1. The following is a list of the names of the counties and city
names in Northern Ireland. The County names are in capital
letters. The geographic identifiers should be used in
addressing mail to Northern Ireland:
2. Many types of merchandise, unless sent as unsolicited gifts,
require import licenses that the addressees must obtain from
the British Board of Trade. Before mailing commercial
shipments, senders should be assured that the addressees
can obtain licenses if needed.
3. All goods sent to the UK are liable to customs duty and
Value Added Tax on importation whether or not the package
is marked as a “gift.” Packages are admitted free of customs
charges, however, if they meet the following conditions:
a. Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain
any tobacco goods, spirits or wine;
b. Gift packages containing only well-worn clothing
(excluding garments of high value), limited quantities of
foodstuffs (other than caviar), soap or consumable
medical supplies.
ANTRIM: DOWN: LONDONDERRY:
Antrim Banbridge Coleraine
Ballymena Bangor Kilrea
Belfast Downpatrick Limavady
Carrickfergus Kilkeel Londonderry
Larne Newcastle Magherafelt
Lisburn Newry Portstewart
Portrush Newtownards TYRONE:
Toomebridge FERMANAGH: Cookstown
Whitehead Enniskillen Dugannon
ARMAGH: Moy
Armagh Omagh
Lurgan Strabane
Portsdown
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September 9, 2024 747
4. Postal packages without a customs declaration that contain
goods liable to customs duty or control may be seized by the
customs authorities.
5. Firearms that are intended for sporting purposes are
mailable to the United Kingdom, provided the prospective
addressee has obtained the required import license.
6. The United Kingdom limits the weight of M-bags to 20 kg
(44 lbs.).
7. As of November 5, 2018, Parcelforce Worldwide, part of
Royal Mail Group Ltd., charges a single-import customs
clearance fee of 12 pounds sterling (GBP) for all low-value
parcels subject to customs charges that it delivers —
i.e., parcels whose declared value is more than 15 GBP (for
merchandise) or 39 GBP (for gifts), but not more than
873 GBP. Parcelforce Worldwide charges a flat fee of
25 GBP for high-value goods of more than 873 GBP.
8. Effective January 1, 2021, for all goods sent to the UK not
exceeding £135 in value, the UK will not accept for
importation an item that has not had the value-added tax
(VAT) collected at the time of sale, before importation. For
international postal items containing goods exceeding £135
in value, the UK will continue to collect the VAT at the UK
border at the time of import. Online marketplaces that
facilitate the sale of goods will be responsible for collecting
and accounting for the VAT. For goods sent from overseas
and sold directly to UK consumers, the overseas seller will
be required to register and account for the VAT to HM
Revenue and Customs. These changes will not apply to
consignments containing excise goods or to noncommercial
transactions between private individuals (known as
Consumer-to-Consumer or C2C). Further guidance is
available at www.gov.uk/eori
and at www.gov.uk/vat-
registration.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 20
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to the United Kingdom.
2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back
Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-
refund guarantee — is available to the United Kingdom.
Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost
Country Code: GB
Areas Served:
All points in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland,
Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, and the Isle of Man.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 20
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business
correspondence,
commercial papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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748 September 9, 2024
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 20
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Uruguay
September 9, 2024 749
Uruguay
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities
payable to bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles. However, old coins intended for collections
are admitted up to the maximum of 10 per package.
Eyeglasses, including lenses and frames.
Firearms.
Lithium batteries and cells, including those properly installed in
the equipment they are intended to operate.
Lottery tickets.
Medicines or medical products (including vitamins,
homeopathic medicines, nail polish, cosmetics, creams, and
perfumes) unless authorized under the applicable legislation.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Plants or parts of plants must be accompanied by a health
certificate.
Observations
1. Certificate of origins and detailed invoices are required for
commercial shipments.
2. Applicable customs regulations on articles received in
Uruguay are as follows:
a. Up to $10 U.S., exemption.
b. Up to $50 U.S., exemption when it can be proved that
item is a gift, sent by a member of the family or containing
clothes for personal use.
c. Up to $100 U.S., exemption for the portion between 0-50,
while the portion between 51-100 is subject to customs
duty on importation.
d. Over $100 U.S.: the intervention of a customs
representative is obligatory.
3. Goods sent via Priority Mail Express International service
must include the original receipt of purchase together with
documentation indicating the amount of the postage and
insurance paid.
4. Generally, goods sent via Priority Mail Express International
service with a weight not over 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and
a value not over $200 are exempt from customs duty and
value-added taxes to the same person (for no-commercial
use) up to five times a year. This limit does not apply to
medicines for personal use for which authorization has been
obtained from a competent authority.
5. For each item containing goods mailed to Uruguay, include
on the customs declaration form the addressee’s mobile
telephone number and, if possible, the addressee’s email
address. This contact information assists Correo Uruguayo
(the designated postal operator of Uruguay) to expedite
delivery.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value,
microfilm, and
microfiche.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Uruguay International Mail Manual
750 September 9, 2024
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Uruguay.
Reciprocal Service Name: CAI
Country Code: UY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Uzbekistan
September 9, 2024 751
Uzbekistan
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Coins, bank notes in circulation, checks, postage stamps,
currency, securities of any kind payable to bearer, or foreign
currency. Uzbekistan will not accept liability in cases of loss
or damage to such items if they are accepted.
Firearms and essential firearm components, flare guns,
pneumatic weapons, gas weapons, munitions, bladed
weapons, electroshock weapons, and stun guns.
Narcotics, as well as psychotropic items.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Press publications, manuscripts, cliches, drawings, films,
negatives, cinematographic films, video recordings, audio
recordings, gramophone records that are designed to
undermine the State and social system and to violate the
territorial integrity, the political independence and the
foundations of the State, advocating war, terrorism,
violence, nationalism and religious hate, fascism in all its
forms, and materials with pornographic content.
Radioactive materials.
The government of Uzbekistan has instituted a temporary
prohibition against mailing meats and meat products, milk
and dairy products, and seeds to Uzbekistan.
Restrictions
Cinematographic films, video recordings, and audio recordings
may be imported with the authorization of the Ministry of
Culture.
Many items are admitted as imports under licenses issued by
the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Affairs in Uzbekistan.
Seeds and other agricultural products are permitted only under
authorization issued by the Head of Quarantine Inspection in
Uzbekistan.
Observations
1. The duty-free import limit is 100 USD. Customs duties apply
to the amount exceeding 100 USD.
2. For each item containing goods mailed to Uzbekistan,
display the addressee’s mobile telephone number (when
possible) on the customs declaration form, address label,
and all accompanying documentation. The absence of the
addressee’s mobile telephone number may lead to delays in
customs clearance, processing, and delivery of the item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Uzbekistan.
Reciprocal Service Name: emsUzbekistan
Country Code: UZ
Areas Served: All
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Personal
correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Vanuatu
September 9, 2024 753
Vanuatu
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Vanuatu.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
(Note: Service is available to Vanuatu but not from it.)
Country Code: VU
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the
following locations:
Port Vila
Santo
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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754 September 9, 2024
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Vatican City
September 9, 2024 755
Vatican City
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms and weapons.
Human remains.
Live plants and animals.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Same as Italy.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed
to a post office box.
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 4
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
with the customs declaration.
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Vatican City.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Any kind of written
communications
including legal
documents,
instruments, and
manuscripts;
computer data,
including magnetic
tapes, magnetic
disks, punch cards,
and recording
tapes.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
An invoice, in duplicate, is required
for all commercial shipments
regardless of value and all personal
shipments valued at $300 or more.
The invoices must be either affixed
to the outside of the parcel or
enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with
the customs declaration.
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756 September 9, 2024
4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be
addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local
telephone number for the addressee should be provided
when the item is addressed to a street address and must be
provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
service.
Country Code: VA
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Venezuela
September 9, 2024 757
Venezuela
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Advertisement and promotion of vapes (electronic cigarettes),
including electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS),
electronic nonnicotine delivery systems (ENNDS), or similar
products.
Bank account statements.
Cigarette papers.
Coffee, coffee extracts, and similar preparations containing
coffee.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; other items of value to
the bearer; postage stamps; platinum, gold, and silver
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Credit cards and debit cards.
Heated tobacco products (conventional and herbal) and similar
products.
Lottery and similar tickets.
Natural and cultivated pearls.
Pension checks.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Pharmaceutical specialties/products must be authorized by the
Minister of Health, Agriculture and Boviculture of Venezuela.
Prior authorization of the Venezuelan authorities is required for
most foodstuffs, plants and plant parts, and most
merchandise.
Priority Mail Express International, First-Class Mail
International, and First-Class Package International Service
items may not contain dutiable articles (merchandise).
Observations
1. Import licenses/permits are required for most goods.
Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
2. Items containing printed matter must have affixed to the
wrapper PS Form 2976.
3. Customs duty is generally assessed on printed matter.
4. Display if available the addressee’s landline number, mobile
telephone number, and email address on the address label
or customs form of each item mailed to Venezuela.
5. The Instituto Telegráfico de Venezuela (IPOSTEL) requests
that the mailer provide the addressee’s building name, street
name or number, floor and apartment number, house name
or number, city or town, district, municipality, state,
postcode, and a nearby site reference to facilitate the
delivery of all postal items.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 11
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise
insurance is not available to this country. Document
reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional
cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Business papers
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and computer data.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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758 September 9, 2024
Note:
As noted under “Restrictions,” merchandise and all articles
subject to customs duty are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments.
Reciprocal Service Name: CAI
Country Code: VE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 11
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 9
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 11
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 9
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Vietnam
September 9, 2024 759
Vietnam
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Arms of all kinds, electric stun guns, knives, munitions, war
material, and accessories.
Cigarettes and cigars.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;
platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious
stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Cosmetics, with the exception of Harmonized Systems (HS)
Code 3600 (oral and hygiene dental products in individual
packaging) and HS Code 3700 (preshave, shaving, or
aftershave preparations).
Invisible ink, codes, cyphers, symbols or other types of secret
correspondence, and shorthand notes.
Mobile (cellular) telephones.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Products made from non-Vietnamese tobacco.
Radio transmitters and receivers and radio set accessories of
any kind.
Radioactive materials.
Sealed tinned foodstuffs.
Unused postage stamps.
Used clothing, blankets, mosquito nets, and shoes.
Restrictions
Any kind of merchandise of commercial value sent for trade
must have the authorization of the Ministry of External Trade
of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Currency, postage stamps for sale or exchange, checks, and
securities and other financial instruments must be licensed
by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Paintings, pictures, books, newspapers, cinema films,
photographic films, records, miscellaneous articles for the
stage, all other literary and artistic productions, objects of art
and of sculpture, all kinds of children’s toys must have the
authorization of the Ministry of Culture of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam.
The following quantity limits are imposed by Vietnam on the
indicated items:
Observations
Gift shipments containing merchandise valued at under $200
may be mailed without a validated export license. Mark
address side of shipment “GIFT—EXPORT LICENSE NOT
REQUIRED.”
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 6
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Commodity Quantity Limit
Coffee
Tea
Paddy
Rice
Beans (all kinds)
Dried Manioc
Dried sweet potatoes
Groundnuts
Cooked fat
Dried meat
Salted meat
Dried fish
Dried cuttlefish
200 g
500 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
1000 g
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Vietnam International Mail Manual
760 September 9, 2024
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Vietnam. All items
prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in
Priority Mail Express International to Vietnam.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: VN
Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value
and not subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Include a commercial invoice in
each item.
Bentre Town
Bienhoa Town
Cantho City
Caolanh Town
Danang City
Hadong Town
Haiduong Town
Haiphong City
Hanoi City
Hochiminh City
Hongai Town
Hue Town
Longxuyen Town
Mytho City
Namdinh Town
Nhatrang City
Phanrang Town
Soctrang Town
Tanan Town
Tayninh Town
Thaibinh Town
Thanh Hoa City
Thudaumot Town
Travinh Town
Vinh City
Vinhlong Town
Vungtau City
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Vietnam
September 9, 2024 761
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Wallis and Futuna Islands International Mail Manual
762 September 9, 2024
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco leaves or manufactured tobacco.
Weights and measures not of the decimal system.
Restrictions
Restrictions apply to the importation of flowers, fruit plants,
products of animal origin, records, and sound recordings.
Observations
1. Import permits and import certificates are required for some
types of goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain before
mailing whether the necessary documents are held.
2. Import permits are not required for items valued less than
5,000 CFP francs per item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 6
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 6
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Wallis and Futuna Islands
September 9, 2024 763
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Yemen International Mail Manual
764 September 9, 2024
Yemen
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Circulars concerning lotteries.
Coin or bullion exceeding L5 in value.
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms,
non-explosive parts of artillery fuses.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Arms and military supplies may only be imported by or on
behalf of the Government of Aden.
Coins, banknotes, currency notes, securities payable to bearer,
and traveler’s checks may only be sent in First-Class
Package International Service with Registered Mail service
shipments.
Gift shipments containing items for personal use are restricted
to one shipment per month per addressee, on condition that
the value of the contents does not exceed $85.
Observations
Mail may be addressed by the short form of the country name
Yemen (Aden).
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 7
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
shipments.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Yemen.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: YE
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence
and business
papers.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Yemen
September 9, 2024 765
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only
(see for markings)
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 8
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 4
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 8
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail
International parcels only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Zambia International Mail Manual
766 September 9, 2024
Zambia
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.
Prison-made goods.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities
payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and
unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones;
and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in First-
Class Package International Service with Registered Mail
service shipments.
The following articles are limited to quantities valued at
25 pounds sterling or less, whether sent in single shipments
or in commercial consignments of multiple shipments:
Cigars, cigarettes, manufactured or unmanufactured
tobacco; blankets; quilts, mattresses, pillows and cushions;
carpets, rugs, and mats; clothing; gloves; hats, caps and
other headwear; footwear, stockings and socks; piece
goods and lace; perfumes and cosmetics; cutlery; books;
playing cards; watches; jewelry, articles of gold or silver;
sporting and athletic goods; cups, medals, trophies, etc.;
and harness and saddlery.
Medicines must be clearly marked as to their nature or
composition in English on the label.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Zambia.
Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost
Country Code: ZM
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Individual Country Listings Zambia
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Areas Served:
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Broadway
Chachacha
Chawama
Chililabombwe
Chimwemwe
Chingola
Chinsali
Chipata
Choma
Hospital
Isoka
Kabwe
Kafue
Kalomo
Kalulushi
Kansenshi
Kapiri
Kasama
Katete
Kitwe
Livingstone
Luanshya
Lumumba
Lusaka
Mansa
Martindale
Mazabuka
Mkushi
Mongu
Monze
Mpika
Mposhi
Mufulira
Mumbwa
Nakonde
Ndola
Parklands
Petauke
President
Ridgeway
Serenje
Skyways
Solwezi
University
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Zimbabwe International Mail Manual
768 September 9, 2024
Zimbabwe
Country Conditions for Mailing
Prohibitions (130)
Articles made in prisons.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold,
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of
mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments,
that are mailed to Zimbabwe.
Firearms except under permit.
Honey.
Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Restrictions
Medicines must be labeled with the name, formula, and
composition in English.
Observations
None
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is
$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG
document reconstruction insurance and non-document
insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220)
Price Group 8
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate
Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise
shipments only
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined
shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-
related data, no additional customs form is required because customs
information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail
Express International shipments to Zimbabwe.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Zimbabwe or
Expedited Mail Service-
Zimbabwe
Country Code: ZW
Areas Served:
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance
limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for
Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance
coverage.
Articles Admitted
Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
Correspondence,
business papers,
and documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Endorse item clearly next to mailing
label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise
samples without
commercial value.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all
articles subject to
customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside
PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Amby
Ascot
Avondale
Banket
Beilbridge
Belmont
Bindura
Borrowdale
Bulawayo
Causeway
Chegulu
Chimanimani
Chinhoyi
Chipinge
Chiredzi
Chisipiti
Chivhu
Famona
Gokwe
Gwanda
Gweru
Harare
Harare Airport
Highfield
Highlands
Hillside
Hwange
Kadoma
Kariba
Karol
Kopje
Kwekwe
Marondera
Masvingo
Morningside
Mount Pleasant
Mpopoma
Mutare
Mvulwi
Nkulumane
North End
Norton
Nyanga
Plumtree
Raylton
Redcliff
Rusape
Seke
Southerton
Triangle
Victoria Falls
Waterfalls
Zvishavane
Individual Country Listings Zimbabwe
September 9, 2024 769
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The
maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price
List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or
Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is
20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country,
whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91) NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240)
Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of
Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International
Service (250)
Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents
only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International items.
Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4
of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail
International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail
International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed
(minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665
(per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the
applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $39.86
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including
postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and
Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail
International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail,
Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 4 lbs.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 116.1
USPS Trademarks in the IMM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Exhibit 116.2
Common Law Marks or USPS Marks with Pending Trademark Applications in the IMM . . . . . . . . . 5
Exhibit 123.61
Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exhibit 152.64
Indicia Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Exhibit 213.5
Destinating Countries and Price Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exhibit 215.1
Global Express Guaranteed: Participating 3-Digit ZIP Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Exhibit 222.3
Eligible Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Exhibit 231.23
Measuring Parcel Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exhibit 232.2a
Eligible Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exhibit 232.2b
Eligible Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Exhibit 232.4a
Eligible Priority Mail International Medium Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Exhibit 232.4b
Eligible Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exhibit 241.236a
Flexibility Test — All Large Envelopes (Flats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Exhibit 241.236b
Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) 10 Inches or Longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Exhibit 241.236c
Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) Less Than 10 Inches Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Exhibit 252.22
Countries Accepting Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International Service
(E-USPS DELCON INTL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Exhibit 252.23
Customs Label and Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Exhibit 274.2
Free Matter for the Blind Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Exhibit 292.45a
IPA Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Exhibit 292.45b
Canadian Mail Container Labeling Information (Full-service Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Exhibit 292.462
Labeling of IPA Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices (Full-service only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Exhibit 292.483
Labeling of IPA Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Exhibit 292.532
IPA Drop Shipment Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Exhibit 293.45a
ISAL Foreign Office of Exchange Codes and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exhibit 293.45b
Canadian Mail Container Labeling Information (Full-service Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Exhibit 293.462
Labeling of ISAL Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exhibit 293.483
Labeling of ISAL Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices
(Full-service only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Exhibit 293.532
ISAL Drop Shipment Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exhibit 322.2
Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International Merchandise Insurance
Limits (in U.S. Dollars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exhibit 371.2
Countries Accepting the International Postal Money Order Form (MP1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Exhibit 382.6
Format Requirements — US IBRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Exhibit 382.7
Format Requirements — Foreign IBRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Exhibit 533
Luxury Goods Requiring a License and ITN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Exhibit 553.121
Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Exhibit 582.22
Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Exhibit 711.62
U.S. Customs Service Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Exhibit 921.2
Time Limits for Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Exhibit 922.2
Filing Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
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Index
A
Accepting employee’s responsibility
Certificate of mailing 313.3
Forwarding ship passenger and crew mail
763.4
Insured mail 323.62
Registered Mail 334.13
Return receipt 344.12
Accountable mail firm book 323.61
Address corrections
Undeliverable mail, endorsements DMM 507
Addressee
Format 122
Illegible address 133; DMM 507
Insufficient address 133; 431; DMM 507
Addressing 122
Advance payment required 783
Aerosol containers Publication 52, part 342
Agriculture inspection stations and offices 723
Animals 138.1
Quarantine inspection 720
APO/FPO military mail DMM 703.2
Availability
Certificate of mailing 311.2
Insurance 321.2; 322.2; 323.2
International Business Reply Service (IBRS)
382.2
International Priority Airmail (IPA) 292.22
International reply coupons 381
International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) 293.22
Money orders, international postal 371.2
Registered Mail 332
B
Backstamping mail 764.3
Batteries, lithium 135.6
Blind persons, mail for (see Free Matter for the
Blind)
Business reply mail, domestic 132.2
International (see International Business Reply
Service)
C
Canada
Eggs, mailing 138.32
Forwarding periodicals publications from
764.121
Labeling list for IPA & ISAL 292.45; 293.45
Shortpaid postage 423.21; 732
Card specifications (see also postcards)
Borders 241.215
Colors 241.222
Dimensions 241.221
Quality 241.223
Catalogs (see M-bags) 260
Categories, International Mail 140
First-Class Mail International 141.5; 240
First-Class Package International Service
141.6; 250
Free Matter for the Blind 270
General 141.1
Global Express Guaranteed 141.2; 210
Postcards 241.22
Priority Mail Express International 141.3; 220
Priority Mail International 141.4; 230
Certificate of Mailing 310
Availability 311.2; 312.2
Bulk mailings 312
Description 311.1; 312.1
Dried whole eggs 553.12
Fees 311.3; 312.3
Forms 313
Claims 922
Indemnity (see Indemnity claims/payments)
Commodities and technical data 530
Complaints (see Inquiries)
Compressed gases 136
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Consular and commercial invoices 570
Copyright violations 116, DMM 608
Corrosive materials 136
Customer complaints (see Inquiries)
Customs information (U.S.) 710
Addressee 713.222; 713.23
Assessment of duty in foreign countries
713.45
Audio-visual equipment 713.44
Collection of fees 712.12
Customs clearance and delivery fee 712
Customs examination of mail 711
Customs shipments in bad order 711.512
Delivery of dutiable articles 713.2
Detached customs mail entry 713.54
Detection and dispatch of dutiable mail 713.1
Directory of offices 711.62
Dutiable articles 711; 713
Duty, payment of 713.4
Failure to receive customs treatment 711.6
Fees for deliveries 712
Forms (see Customs forms)
Forwarding 713.3; 760
Marking 711.52
Notification of delivery 713.212
Offices 711.62
Payment of duty 713.4
Prohibited articles 711.2
Recording requirements 713.46
Refund of duty 713.6
Registered Mail 711.3
Repacking after customs examination 711.51
Reporting requirements 713.46
Return of items 713.43
Samples for advisory information 711.4
Sealed mail, examination of 711.3
U.S. customs offices, directory of 711.62
Uncollected items 713.5
Customs forms 123
Audio-visual equipment, return of 713.44
Dutiable mail Exhibit 123.61
Detached declaration forms 435
First-Class Mail International Exhibit 123.61;
242.2
First-Class Package International Service
123.61
; 252.3
IPA Exhibit 123.61 Note
M-bags 123.61; 264.3
Priority Mail International 123.61; 232.6;
232.62
; 232.63
Reporting of uncollected items 713.52
Returned items to the U.S. 713.43
Customs treatment
Clearances 712
Delivery fees 712
Foreign customs information 131.34
Forms (see Customs forms)
D
Damage to mail (see Indemnity claims/payments)
Dangerous goods 135
; 136
Dead mail (see also Undeliverable mail) 770
Delivery service
Banks, parcels addressed through 743
Domestic origin 762
Dutiable mail 713.2
Foreign dispatch notes 744
Foreign origin 764
Insured parcels 751.2
Parcels addressed through banks or other
organizations 743
Registered Mail 752
Restricted delivery 754
Ship mail 763
Delivery to addressee only (see
Restricted delivery
)
Diamonds, rough 134.3; 560
Direct sacks of printed matter to one addressee
(see M-bags)
Directory service 765
; DMM 507
Dispatch notes, foreign 744
Dispatch of mail
Registered Mail 451
Drawback arrangements 580
Dutiable articles (see Customs information)
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E
Eggs
Certificate of mailing 553.12
; 553.121; 553.2
Charges 552
Dried, export regulations for 550
Marking 553.11
Packing/packaging 138.32
Prohibitions 138.31
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation
International 252.2
Additional Standards 252.24
Availability 252.22
Customs Label and Marking 252.23
Description 252.21
Postage Payment Methods 252.25
Price Eligibility 252.25
Endorsing mail (see Marking)
Envelope specifications
Borders 241.215
Colors 241.213; 241.233
Dimensions 241.212; 241.232
Quality 241.214; 241.234
Window envelopes 241.216
Explosive material 136
Export controls 531.1
Export licenses 532
Additional information 532.4
Definition 531.2
General 532.1
Shipper’s export declaration 535.1
USPS processing 535.2
Export regulations
Automated Export System (AES) 520
Certificate of Mailing dried whole eggs 553.12
Commodities and technical data 530
Consular and commercial invoices 570
Diamonds 560
Drawback arrangement 580
Eggs, dried whole 550
Electronic Export Filing 520
General export licenses 532
Individual licenses 541.1
Licenses 532; 541
Munitions 540
Shipper’s export declaration 535.1
Technical data 530; 540
Extra services
Availability ICL
; Chapter 3
Certificate of Mailing 310
Fees 311.3; 312.3; 321.3; 322.3; 323.3; 333;
343; 371.3; 382.4; ICL
Insured mail 320
International money orders 371
International reply coupons 381
Registered Mail 330
Restricted delivery 350
Return receipt 340
F
Fatty substances 131.52c
Federal government (see Official mail)
Fees, extra services ICL
Fictitious matter or name 132.1d; DMM 601.8.5
Firearms 137
Firm mailing books for accountable mail 311.1;
311.32; 311.42; 323.61; 334.11
First-Class Mail International 141.5; 240
Customs forms Exhibit 123.61; 242.2
Description 141.3; 241.1
Dimensions 241.212; 241.221; 241.232
Forms, customs 242.2
Mail preparation 244
Marking 244.2
Merchandise 242.2
Packaging 244.4
Postage prices 243; ICL
Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelope 232.1
Sealing 244.3; 244.4
Weight limit 241.211; 241.231
First-Class Package International Service 250
Flammable materials 136
Food 138.4
Foreign dispatch notes 744
Foreign Exchange Office List Exhibit 292.45a and
Exhibit 293.45a
Foreign mail (see also Official correspondence)
Advance payment 783
IBRS 382.7
Payment required 781
Residency 782.1
776 September 9, 2024
Export Controls 531.1
Forms
Customs (see Customs forms
)
Postage refunds 941.2
Forwarding mail 760
Backstamping 764.3
Customs entry forms 764.24
Directory service 765
Domestic-origin mail 762
Dutiable mail 713.3
Foreign mail 761.1
Foreign-origin mail 764
International insured mail 751
Parcels 764.13
Registered Mail 752.13
Ship passenger and crew mail 763.4
Fragile articles 131.52
Free Matter for the Blind 270
Description 271
Marking 274.2
Not sealed against inspection 272.5
Postage rates 273; ICL
Preparation requirements 274
Weight limit 271.2
G
Gases, compressed 136
General information 110
Global Direct Entry 620
Global Express Guaranteed 210
Gold, mailing 134.2
Graphic matter 132
Guns 137; Publication 52, part 632
H
Honeybees, mailing 138.1
I
IBRS (see International Business Reply Service)
Immoral or obscene articles 132.1
Improperly addressed mail 133
Improperly prepared mail 430
Inbound mail
Domestic origin 762
Foreign origin 764
Forwarding (see Forwarding mail)
Insured parcels 751
Items mailed abroad by or on behalf of
senders in the U.S. 780
Paquebot 763
Registered Mail 752
Restricted delivery 754
Return receipt 753
Undeliverable mail 770
Indemnity claims/payments Chapter 9
Exceptions to payments 932; 933.12; 933.14;
934.13
Filing claims 922.2
Inquiry 921
Insured parcels 933
International claims 922.2
Payments, exceptions to 932; 933.12; 933.14;
934.13
Priority Mail Express International 222.6; 921;
935; 942
Priority Mail International 933
Registered Mail 335; 934
Individual export licenses 541.1
Exemptions 541.12
Government shipments 541.3
Marking 542.1
Processing 542.2
Infectious and noninfectious substances 135
Inquiries 921
Damaged mail 921.53; 922.4
Foreign mail 921.542
Global Express Guaranteed 212.43
Insured and ordinary parcels Exhibit 921.2
Missing contents 921.53
Nondelivery for 921.51
Priority Mail Express International 920; 935;
942
Processing 921.42
Insured and ordinary parcels Exhibit 921.2
Priority Mail Express International Exhibit
921.2
Registered Mail Exhibit 921.2
Registered Mail 921.3
Return receipt 921.52
Wrapper found without contents 921.54
September 9, 2024 777
Insufficient address 431
; DMM 507
Insured mail 320
Availability 321.2, 322.2, 323.2; 751; ICL
Claims 922
Description 321.1, 322.1, 323.1
Fees 321.3, 322.3, 323.3; ICL
Global Express Guaranteed 212.45; 212.46;
212.47
; 212.5
Indemnity claims and payments 920; 930
Limits of insurance 321.3, 322.3, 323.3; ICL
Mailing receipts 323.71
Marking
Parcels 751
Priority Mail Express International 222.6
Priority Mail International 232.8
Processing requests 323.6
Return receipts 322.4, 323.4; 340
International Business Reply Service (IBRS) Note:
Availability 382.2
Description 382.1
Distribution 382.3
Fees 382.4
Foreign service 382.7
Format requirements 382.6; 382.7
IBRS distributors 382.3
Size and weight requirements 382.5
International claims and inquiries 920; 930
International customized mail 297
International mail
Air service 140
Cards (see postcards)
Categories 140
Definition 141
First-Class Mail International 141.5; 240
First-Class Package International Service
141.6; 250
Global Express Guaranteed 141.2; 210
Indemnity claims 920; 930
Postcards 241.22
Priority Mail Express International 141.3; 220
Priority Mail International 141.4; 230
Reply cards and envelopes 132.2
Size limits 211.22; 221.42; 231.22; 241.212;
241.221
; 241.232; 251.22; 251.23; 292.21;
293.21
International Money Transfer services 370
International postal money orders
(see Money orders, international postal
)
International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service 292
International reply coupons 381
Description 381.1
Processing requests 381.3
International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service 293
IPA (International Priority Airmail ) 292
Irregular mail 740
ISAL (International Surface Air Lift) 293
Items mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763
J
Jewelry, mailing 134.2
K
Knives 137; Publication 52, part 633
L
Labeling
Exempt human and animal specimens 135.33
Infectious substances 135.31
M-bags 264.2
Noninfectious substances 135.32
Liquids DMM 601
Alcoholic Publication 52, part 422
Combustible 136
Lithium batteries 135.6
Live organisms (see Animals)
Losses of mail (see Indemnity claims/payments)
Lottery matter DMM 601
M
M-bags 260
General 261.1
IPA 262.2; 292.13
ISAL 262.3; 293.13
Marking 264.1
Payment methods 262.5
Postage prices ICL; Notice 123
Preparation for mailing 264
Size limits 263.2
Weight limits 263.1
778 September 9, 2024
Magnetized materials 136
Mail preparation 120
Certificate of Mailing 311.4; 312.4
First-Class Mail International 244
First-Class Package International Service 254
Free Matter for the Blind 274
Global Express Guaranteed 214
IPA 292.4
M-bags 264
Priority Mail Express International 224
Priority Mail International 234
Mailability 130
Animals 138.1
Batteries, lithium 135.6
Dangerous goods 135; 136
Diamonds, rough 134.3; 560
Graphic matter 132
Improperly addressed mail 133
Infectious substances 135
International 131.2
Limits 131.1; 131.2
Lithium batteries 135.6
Mailer responsibility 131.4
Perishable matter 138
Plants 138.2
Preparation requirements 131.5
Printed matter 260
Prohibited and restricted articles 131.32
Radioactive materials 135.5
Return of mail 131.33
Seizure of mail 131.33
Special requirements 131.52; 135
Valuables 134
Written matter 132
Mailer responsibility
International mail 112
Mailability 131.4
Mailing receipts (see Insured mail, Registered Mail
service, and Certificate of Mailing)
Marking
Animals 722.12
Customs declaration ; 711.52
Dried whole eggs 553.11
First-Class Mail International 244.2
Free Matter for the Blind 274.2
Individual licenses 542.1
Infectious and noninfectious substances 135.3
Insured mail
IPA 292.42
Licenses 532.1; 542.1
M-bags 264.1
Plants 722.12
Postcards 244.2
Priority Mail International 234.2
Quarantine 722.12
Registered Mail 334.2
Restricted delivery 350
Return receipt 344.2
Undeliverable mail 770; DMM 507
Matches 136
Meter stamps 152.4
Military mail, APO/FPO DMM 703.2
Missing contents (see Indemnity claims/payments
)
Money, mailing 134.2
Money orders, international postal 371
Authorization form 371.41
Availability 371.2
Description 371.1
Fees 371.3; ICL
Form, authorization 371.41
Inquiries 371.7
Refunds 371.72
Munitions 540
N
Nonpostage stamps, placement of 153
Nonmachinable surcharge 241.217
O
OAS (Organization of American States) 142.4
Official correspondence 115
Distribution, transportation and 115.13
Foreign individuals 115.3
Foreign postal authorities 115.2
International money orders 115.15
Investigations 115.14
Operations 115.11
Permitted correspondence 115.21
Policy and representation 115.12
Prohibited correspondence 115.22
Transportation and distribution 115.13
September 9, 2024 779
Official mail 142
Federal government 142.1
Former presidents and surviving spouses
142.3
OAS General Secretariat 142.4
Pan American Sanitary Bureau mail 142.5
Postal Service 142.2
Open-panel envelopes 241.216f
Organization of American States (OAS) 142.4
Outbound mail
Extra services mail 450
Forwarding (see Forwarding mail)
Improperly prepared mail 430
Postmarking 410
Shortpaid mail 420
Unpaid mail 420
Oversized items 432; 433
Oxidizing agents 136
P
Packing/packaging mail 121.1; DMM 601
Eggs 138.32
Fatty substances 131.52c
Fragile articles 131.52a
Infectious and noninfectious
substances 135.31
Liquids and oils DMM 601
Perishables 138.32
Powders 131.52d
Priority Mail International 234.5
Pan American Sanitary Bureau mail 142.5
Paquebot 763
Perishables 138.32
Permit imprints 152.64; 223.22; 233.22; 243.3;
253.22
; 292.334; 293.334; DMM 604
Pickup On Demand Service
First-Class Package International
Service 255.3
Global Express Guaranteed 215.3
Priority Mail Express International 225.2
Priority Mail International 235.2
Plants
Inspection station and offices 723
Quarantine inspection 720
Restrictions 138.2
Platinum, mailing 134.2
Poisons 136
Postage 150
Articles mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763
Eggs, dried whole 553.21
First-Class Mail International 243
First-Class Package International Service 250
Foreign markings 742.1
Free Matter for the Blind 273
Global Express Guaranteed 213
International reply coupons 381
IPA 292.3
ISAL 293.3
M-bags 262
OAS, General Secretariat 142.4
Payment methods 152
Permit imprint ; 223.22; 233.22; 243.3;
292.334
; 293.334; DMM 604
Placement of postage 153
Postcards ICL
Precanceled stamps 152.33
Prepayment 152.1
Prices ICL
Priority Mail Express International prices 223;
ICL
Priority Mail International 233; ICL
Refunds 940
Remailed items 154
Shortpaid mail 730
Stamps 152.3
Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program 610
Postcards 241.22
Additional Standards 241.224
Attachments 241.227
Dimensions 241.221
Folded cards 241.229
Marking 244.2
Nonpermitted attachments 241.228
Permitted attachments 241.227
Postage ICL
Privately manufactured 241.224
Quality 241.223
Reply-paid cards 434
Postmarking
Articles mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763
Certificate of Mailing 311.1; 311.22; 311.41;
311.42
; 312.1; 312.22; 312.4; 313.3b
780 September 9, 2024
Insured mail 323.63
International reply coupons 381.3
Outbound mail 410; POM 443.3
Registered Mail 334.3
Return receipt 753.1
Powders 131.52d
Precanceled postage stamps 152.33
Precious stones or items, mailing 134.2
Prepayment of postage 152.1
Priority Airmail Service, International (see
International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service
)
Priority Mail Express International 220
Claims 922
Customs forms Exhibit 123.61; 222.4
Description 221.1
Dimensions 221.42
Indemnity claims 935
Inquiries 920
Insurance 222.7
Loss of mail 921.51
Mail preparation 224
Payments 935; 942
Postage 223; ICL
Refunds 942
Shortpaid mail 423.23
Weight 221.41
Priority Mail Global Guaranteed (see Global
Express Guaranteed)
Priority Mail International 230
Addressing 122
Charges for return 771.6
Customs declaration Exhibit 123.61; 232.6
Definition 141.4
Foreign customs information 123.61; 232.6
Forms required 123.61; 232.6; ICL
Forwarding 760; 764.13
General 231.1
Insured mail 751; 933
Marking 234.2
Mailing locations 235.1
Official mail 142
Postage 233.14; 233.15; 233.16; ICL
Postmarking 410
Preparation requirements 234
Return charges 771.6
Sealing 234.4
Shortpaid 423
Size limits 231.22
Stamps, placement of 153
Undeliverable mail 770
Weight limits 231.21; ICL
Pyrophoric liquids, prohibited 136
Q
Quarantined plants (see Plants)
R
Radioactive materials 135.5
Refunds
Applications 941.2
Customs duty 713.6
Delivery fee 712.4
International reply coupons 381
Postage 940
Refused by sender 771.71
Dutiable mail 772.2
Registered Mail service 330
Availability 332
Claims 335; 922
Customs 711.3
Declaration of value 334.12
Description 331
Dispatch 451
Fees 333; ICL
Free Matter for the Blind 334.42
Inbound mail 752
Indemnity claims and payments 920; 930; 940
Inquiries from customers 920
Limits 333
Mailing receipt 334.1
Marking 334.2
Outbound mail 450
Postmarking 334.3
Processing requests 334
Registration number 334.1
Restricted delivery 334.5; 350
Return receipt 334.5; 340
Sealing 334.4
Treatment of mail 450; 752.13
Remailed articles, postage for 154; 771.4
Reply cards (see also International
Business Reply Service) Note:
September 9, 2024 781
Reply coupons
International (see International reply coupons
)
Report of mailings 785
Reporting mail loss 910
Responsibility of mailer 112
Certificate of mailing 311.4; 312.4
Insured mail 323.7
Packaging 121.1
Registered Mail 334.12
Return receipt 344.11
Restricted delivery 350; 754
Restricted materials 131.3
Return address 122.2
Return charges
First-Class Mail International 771.5
Priority Mail International 771.6
Return receipt 340
Availability 342
Description 341
Fees 343; ICL
First-Class Mail International 242.43
First-Class Package International Service
252.53
Foreign, missing 753.2
Improperly completed or not received 344.3;
921.52
Inbound mail 753
Insured parcels 323.7
Marking 344.2
Missing, foreign 344.3; 753.2
Priority Mail International 232.92
Processing requests 344
Registered Mail 334.5
S
Sacking requirements
IPA 292.4
ISAL 293.4
M-bags 264.2
Sealing
First-Class Mail International 244.3
First-Class Package International Service
254.3
Free Matter for the Blind 272.5
Insured parcels 323.73
IPA 292.43
ISAL 293.43
Priority Mail International 234.4
Registered Mail 334.4
SED (see Shipper’s Export Declaration)
Sender’s responsibility (see Responsibility of
mailer)
Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED) 535.1
Shortpaid and unpaid mail 420
Canada 732
Credit 423.3
First-Class Mail International 423.21
Inbound 730
Outbound 420
Parcels 423.22
Priority Mail Express International 423.23
Return address 422.1; 422.2
Silver, mailing 134.2
Size limits
First-Class Mail International 241.212
;
241.221
; 241.232
First-Class Package International Service
251.22
; 251.23
Global Express Guaranteed 211.22
IBRS 382.5
ISAL 263.1; 293.21
M-bags 263.2
Postcards 241.221
Priority Mail Express International 221.42
Priority Mail International 231.22
Stamps 152.3
Items mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763
Meter stamps 152.4
Placement of 153
Subscription availability information 114
Supplemental services 380
T
Trademarks, USPS 116
Travelers checks, mailing 134.2
782 September 9, 2024
U
Undeliverable mail 770
Domestic-origin, outbound 771
Endorsements 772.1; DMM 507
First-Class Mail International 771.5
Foreign-origin mail, inbound 772
Priority Mail International 771.6
Undersized items 432
Unpaid Mail (see Shortpaid and unpaid mail)
V
Valuable articles 134
Violence, matter inciting to 132.1; DMM 601
W X Y Z
Water-reactive substances 136
Weapons 137
Weight limits (see ICL)
First-Class Mail International 241.211; 241.231
First-Class Package International Service
251.21
Free Matter for the Blind 271.2
Global Express Guaranteed 211.21
IBRS 382.5
ISAL 263.1; 293.21
M-bags 263.1
Priority Mail Express International 221.41
Priority Mail International 231.21
Window envelopes 241.216
Written matter 132
