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Contents Country Index
Pakistan International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Pakistan
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
Arms, ammunition except when sent on behalf of the Weight Weight Weight
Government. not over not over not over
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 0.5 $38.95 24 $241.00 48 $409.00
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 1 58.50 25 248.25 49 415.50
and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of 2 67.50 26 255.50 50 422.00
mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are 3 76.50 27 262.75 51 428.50
mailed to Pakistan. 4 85.50 28 270.00 52 435.00
Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries. 5 94.50 29 277.25 53 441.50
Perishable infectious biological substances. 6 103.50 30 284.50 54 448.00
Radioactive materials. 7 112.50 31 291.75 55 454.50
8 121.50 32 299.00 56 461.00
Restrictions 9 130.50 33 306.25 57 467.50
Mobile telephones, watches, fountain pens, cameras, 10 139.50 34 313.50 58 474.00
eyeglasses, toys, and other valuable consumer products 11 146.75 35 320.75 59 480.50
must be mailed in insured parcels. 12 154.00 36 328.00 60 487.00
13 161.25 37 335.25 61 493.50
Observations 14 168.50 38 342.50 62 500.00
1. Import permits or licenses are required for many types of 15 175.75 39 349.75 63 506.50
goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain from the 16 183.00 40 357.00 64 513.00
addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 17 190.25 41 363.50 65 519.50
are held. 18 197.50 42 370.00 66 526.00
2. Import licenses are not required for unsolicited gift 19 204.75 43 376.50 67 532.50
shipments involving no remittance of foreign exchange from 20 212.00 44 383.00 68 539.00
Pakistan provided that such parcels do not contain textiles 21 219.25 45 389.50 69 545.50
(other than made up garments and second-hand clothing), 22 226.50 46 396.00 70 552.00
imitation jewelry, watches and watch bands, fountain pens, 23 233.75 47 402.50
cameras, radio sets, and trophies (such as of animals and Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
birds). All goods sent in gift shipments are subject to a
maximum value of 1,000 rupees per person per year. For Insurance (215.5)
this purpose the year commences on 1 July and ends on
Insured Amount Insured Amount
30 June. not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
Customs Forms Required (123) 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
International flat-rate envelopes: 400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
Priority Mail International parcels: 600 5.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Pakistan
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6 Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $140.75 48 $266.75 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 28.50 25 146.00 49 272.00 International shipments to Pakistan.
2 32.25 26 151.25 50 277.25 2. Express Mail International shipments mailed to Pakistan may
3 36.00 27 156.50 51 282.50 not contain valuable consumer products, such as mobile
4 39.75 28 161.75 52 287.75 telephones, watches, fountain pens, cameras, eyeglasses,
5 43.50 29 167.00 53 293.00 and toys.
6 48.25 30 172.25 54 298.25
7 53.00 31 177.50 55 303.50 Reciprocal Service Name: Data Post
8 57.75 32 182.75 56 308.75
9 62.50 33 188.00 57 314.00 Country Code: PK
10 67.25 34 193.25 58 319.25
11 72.50 35 198.50 59 324.50 Areas Served:
12 77.75 36 203.75 60 329.75
Abbottabad Jhelum Rahim Yar Khan
13 83.00 37 209.00 61 335.00
14 88.25 38 214.25 62 340.25 Attock Karachi Rawalpindi
15 93.50 39 219.50 63 345.50 Bahawalpur Kasur Sahiwal
16 98.75 40 224.75 64 350.75 Dera Ghazi Khan Kotri Sargodha
17 104.00 41 230.00 65 356.00 Dera Ismail Khan Lahore Sialkot
18 109.25 42 235.25 66 361.25 Faisalabad Larkana Sukkur
19 114.50 43 240.50 Gilgit Mardan Taxila
20 119.75 44 245.75 Gujranwala Mripur (AK) GPO Toba
21 125.00 45 251.00 Gujrat Multan Tek Singh
22 130.25 46 256.25 Hyderabad Muzaffarabad Wah Cantt
23 135.50 47 261.50 Islamabad Peshawar
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. Jhang Quetta
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Weight Weight Weight
Insurance (221.3) not over not over not over
Available for Express Mail International merchandise (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
shipments only 1 $23.00 25 $138.75 49 $258.75
Insured Amount Insured Amount 2 27.25 26 143.75 50 263.75
not over Fee not over Fee 3 31.50 27 148.75 51 268.75
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 4 35.75 28 153.75 52 273.75
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 5 40.00 29 158.75 53 278.75
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum 6 44.75 30 163.75 54 283.75
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. 7 49.50 31 168.75 55 288.75
1,500 4.80 8 54.25 32 173.75 56 293.75
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 9 59.00 33 178.75 57 298.75
\
10 63.75 34 183.75 58 303.75
11 68.75 35 188.75 59 308.75
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 12 73.75 36 193.75 60 313.75
13 78.75 37 198.75 61 318.75
Correspondence, No form required. Endorse item 14 83.75 38 203.75 62 323.75
business clearly next to mailing label as 15 88.75 39 208.75 63 328.75
papers,and BUSINESS PAPERS. 16 93.75 40 213.75 64 333.75
computer data. 17 98.75 41 218.75 65 338.75
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 18 103.75 42 223.75 66 343.75
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration 19 108.75 43 228.75 67 348.75
commercial value. (green label). 20 113.75 44 233.75 68 353.75
21 118.75 45 238.75 69 358.75
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs 22 123.75 46 243.75 70 363.75
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note 23 128.75 47 248.75
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 24 133.75 48 253.75
Customs Declaration Envelope Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
CP 91. Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
Size Limits (223.2) nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Maximum length: 42 inches 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches based on weight. (See 230.)
Return Receipt Service (221.4): Available Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
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Pakistan International Mail Manual
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Pakistan
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25 coverage.
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 500 7.15 $867 max. $10.95
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Panama International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Panama
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of Weight Weight Weight
any kind, payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, not over not over not over
gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
jewelry; and other valuable articles. 0.5 $52.95 24 $383.00 48 $639.00
Fatty, liquid, or easily liquefiable substances. 1 69.00 25 394.50 49 648.00
Lottery tickets and circulars. 2 86.00 26 406.00 50 657.00
Perishable fruits and plants. 3 103.00 27 417.50 51 666.00
Perishable infectious biological substances. 4 120.00 28 429.00 52 675.00
Radioactive materials. 5 137.00 29 440.50 53 684.00
Sweetmeats and pastries. 6 154.00 30 452.00 54 693.00
7 171.00 31 463.50 55 702.00
Restrictions 8 188.00 32 475.00 56 711.00
No list furnished. 9 205.00 33 486.50 57 720.00
10 222.00 34 498.00 58 729.00
Observations 11 233.50 35 509.50 59 738.00
First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 12 245.00 36 521.00 60 747.00
articles. 13 256.50 37 532.50 61 756.00
14 268.00 38 544.00 62 765.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 15 279.50 39 555.50 63 774.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 16 291.00 40 567.00 64 783.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 17 302.50 41 576.00 65 792.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 18 314.00 42 585.00 66 801.00
Priority Mail International parcels: 19 325.50 43 594.00 67 810.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 20 337.00 44 603.00 68 819.00
21 348.50 45 612.00 69 828.00
22 360.00 46 621.00 70 837.00
23 371.50 47 630.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Panama
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9 Notes:
1. Express Mail International items should bear either the home
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over or business address of the addressee. Items addressed to a
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price post office box only are delivered to these boxes, thus
0.5 $25.95 24 $147.00 48 $273.00 inconveniencing the addressees who have to go to the post
1 30.50 25 152.25 49 278.25 office to claim them.
2 35.00 26 157.50 50 283.50 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
3 39.50 27 162.75 51 288.75 securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
4 44.00 28 168.00 52 294.00 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
5 48.50 29 173.25 53 299.25 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
6 53.50 30 178.50 54 304.50 International shipments to Panama.
7 58.50 31 183.75 55 309.75
8 63.50 32 189.00 56 315.00 Reciprocal Service Name: CAI
9 68.50 33 194.25 57 320.25
10 73.50 34 199.50 58 325.50 Country Code: PA
11 78.75 35 204.75 59 330.75
12 84.00 36 210.00 60 336.00 Areas Served:
13 89.25 37 215.25 61 341.25
Aguadulce David
14 94.50 38 220.50 62 346.50
15 99.75 39 225.75 63 351.75 Anton Las Tablas
16 105.00 40 231.00 64 357.00 Balboa Panama City
17 110.25 41 236.25 65 362.25 Bocas del Toro Penonome
18 115.50 42 241.50 66 367.50 Chitre Santiago
19 120.75 43 246.75 Chorrera Zona Libre de Colon (Free Zone
20 126.00 44 252.00 Colon of Colon)
21 131.25 45 257.25 Cristobal
22 136.50 46 262.50
23 141.75 47 267.75
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
Insurance (221.3)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1,500 4.80
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Correspondence, No form required. Endorse item
business papers, clearly next to mailing label as
and computer data. BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $19.50 25 $102.50 49 $184.10 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 23.25 26 105.90 50 187.50
3 27.00 27 109.30 51 190.90 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 30.75 28 112.70 52 194.30 2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 34.50 29 116.10 53 197.70
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20.
6 37.90 30 119.50 54 201.10
7 41.30 31 122.90 55 204.50 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 44.70 32 126.30 56 207.90
9 48.10 33 129.70 57 211.30 Weight Weight Weight
10 51.50 34 133.10 58 214.70 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 54.90 35 136.50 59 218.10
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
12 58.30 36 139.90 60 221.50
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
13 61.70 37 143.30 61 224.90
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
14 65.10 38 146.70 62 228.30
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
15 68.50 39 150.10 63 231.70
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
16 71.90 40 153.50 64 235.10
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
17 75.30 41 156.90 65 238.50
7 5.70 36 17.65
18 78.70 42 160.30 66 241.90
8 6.45 40 19.25
19 82.10 43 163.70 67 245.30
20 85.50 44 167.10 68 248.70 Packages (Small Packets)
21 88.90 45 170.50 69 252.10
22 92.30 46 173.90 70 255.50 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
23 95.70 47 177.30 (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
24 99.10 48 180.70
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
Notes: 3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the 4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
based on weight. (See 230.)
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail Size Limits
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs. Postcards: See 243.1
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 Letters: See 243.2
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Size Limits
See 236.2 Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320) NOT Available
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail only.
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Papua New Guinea International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Papua New Guinea
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
Perishable infectious biological substances. Weight Weight Weight
Perishable noninfectious biological substances. not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Restrictions 0.5 $52.95 24 $383.00 48 $639.00
No list furnished. 1 69.00 25 394.50 49 648.00
2 86.00 26 406.00 50 657.00
Observations 3 103.00 27 417.50 51 666.00
None 4 120.00 28 429.00 52 675.00
5 137.00 29 440.50 53 684.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 6 154.00 30 452.00 54 693.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 7 171.00 31 463.50 55 702.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 8 188.00 32 475.00 56 711.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 9 205.00 33 486.50 57 720.00
Priority Mail International parcels: 10 222.00 34 498.00 58 729.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 11 233.50 35 509.50 59 738.00
12 245.00 36 521.00 60 747.00
13 256.50 37 532.50 61 756.00
14 268.00 38 544.00 62 765.00
15 279.50 39 555.50 63 774.00
16 291.00 40 567.00 64 783.00
17 302.50 41 576.00 65 792.00
18 314.00 42 585.00 66 801.00
19 325.50 43 594.00 67 810.00
20 337.00 44 603.00 68 819.00
21 348.50 45 612.00 69 828.00
22 360.00 46 621.00 70 837.00
23 371.50 47 630.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Papua New Guinea
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6 Reciprocal Service Name: International Priority Mail
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Country Code: PG
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $25.95 19 $114.50 38 $214.25 Areas Served: All
1 28.50 20 119.75 39 219.50 Note: Service is currently suspended to Bougainville. Please
2 32.25 21 125.00 40 224.75 check with your local Post Office for service update.
3 36.00 22 130.25 41 230.00
4 39.75 23 135.50 42 235.25
5 43.50 24 140.75 43 240.50 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
6 48.25 25 146.00 44 245.75 Weight Weight Weight
7 53.00 26 151.25 45 251.00 not over not over not over
8 57.75 27 156.50 46 256.25 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
9 62.50 28 161.75 47 261.50 1 $23.00 16 $93.75 31 $168.75
10 67.25 29 167.00 48 266.75 2 27.25 17 98.75 32 173.75
11 72.50 30 172.25 49 272.00 3 31.50 18 103.75 33 178.75
12 77.75 31 177.50 50 277.25 4 35.75 19 108.75 34 183.75
13 83.00 32 182.75 51 282.50 5 40.00 20 113.75 35 188.75
14 88.25 33 188.00 52 287.75 6 44.75 21 118.75 36 193.75
15 93.50 34 193.25 53 293.00 7 49.50 22 123.75 37 198.75
16 98.75 35 198.50 54 298.25 8 54.25 23 128.75 38 203.75
17 104.00 36 203.75 55 303.50 9 59.00 24 133.75 39 208.75
18 109.25 37 209.00 10 63.75 25 138.75 40 213.75
Weight Limit: 55 lbs. 11 68.75 26 143.75 41 218.75
12 73.75 27 148.75 42 223.75
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 13 78.75 28 153.75 43 228.75
14 83.75 29 158.75 44 233.75
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
15 88.75 30 163.75
Insurance (221.3) Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Available for Express Mail International merchandise Notes:
shipments only 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Insured Amount Insured Amount 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
not over Fee not over Fee based on weight. (See 230.)
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
500 2.10
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
1,500 4.80 May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Required Customs Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration individual country, whichever is less.
computer data, and (green label). Endorse item clearly
advertising material. next to mailing label as BUSINESS Size Limits
PAPERS. See 236.2
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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 Express Mail
International shipments to Papua New Guinea.
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Papua New Guinea International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 445 max. 7.15
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Paraguay
Country Conditions for Mailing Paraguay
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
Arms and munitions except under permit. Weight Weight Weight
Batteries. not over not over not over
Most foodstuffs including butter and cheeses; sugar; peanuts; (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
salt; fats of vegetable origin; rice; fruit; and tomato juices. 0.5 $52.95 24 $383.00 48 $639.00
Plastic toys. 1 69.00 25 394.50 49 648.00
Soaps. 2 86.00 26 406.00 50 657.00
Stocking and socks except those made of jersey. 3 103.00 27 417.50 51 666.00
Suitcases; leather bags. 4 120.00 28 429.00 52 675.00
Used clothing and apparel. 5 137.00 29 440.50 53 684.00
Wool blankets. 6 154.00 30 452.00 54 693.00
7 171.00 31 463.50 55 702.00
Restrictions 8 188.00 32 475.00 56 711.00
Medicines, drugs require a permit from the Ministry of Public 9 205.00 33 486.50 57 720.00
Health. 10 222.00 34 498.00 58 729.00
Printed matter in general use such as check books; forms; 11 233.50 35 509.50 59 738.00
receipts; posters; notices of sale and commercial invoices; 12 245.00 36 521.00 60 747.00
and statements are not admitted in Priority Mail International 13 256.50 37 532.50 61 756.00
parcels. 14 268.00 38 544.00 62 765.00
Used linen must be accompanied by a disinfection certificate. 15 279.50 39 555.50 63 774.00
16 291.00 40 567.00 64 783.00
Observations 17 302.50 41 576.00 65 792.00
None 18 314.00 42 585.00 66 801.00
19 325.50 43 594.00 67 810.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 20 337.00 44 603.00 68 819.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 21 348.50 45 612.00 69 828.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 22 360.00 46 621.00 70 837.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 23 371.50 47 630.00
Priority Mail International parcels: Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Paraguay International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9 Reciprocal Service Name: Serce (Servicio Especial)
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Country Code: PY
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $25.95 19 $120.75 38 $220.50 Areas Served:
1 30.50 20 126.00 39 225.75 Aregua Lambaré
2 35.00 21 131.25 40 231.00 Asunción Loma Pyta
3 39.50 22 136.50 41 236.25
Caacupé Luque
4 44.00 23 141.75 42 241.50
Caaguazu Paraguari
5 48.50 24 147.00 43 246.75
Campus UNA Pedro Juan Caballero
6 53.50 25 152.25 44 252.00
7 58.50 26 157.50 45 257.25 Capiata Pilar
8 63.50 27 162.75 46 262.50 Ciudad del Este San Juan Bautista
9 68.50 28 168.00 47 267.75 Concepción (Misiones)
10 73.50 29 173.25 48 273.00 Encarnación San Lorenzo
11 78.75 30 178.50 49 278.25 Fernando de Mora Villarica
12 84.00 31 183.75 50 283.50
13 89.25 32 189.00 51 288.75
14 94.50 33 194.25 52 294.00
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
15 99.75 34 199.50 53 299.25 Weight Weight Weight
16 105.00 35 204.75 54 304.50 not over not over not over
17 110.25 36 210.00 55 309.75 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
18 115.50 37 215.25 1 $19.50 23 $95.70 45 $170.50
Weight Limit: 55 lbs. 2 23.25 24 99.10 46 173.90
3 27.00 25 102.50 47 177.30
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 4 30.75 26 105.90 48 180.70
5 34.50 27 109.30 49 184.10
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
6 37.90 28 112.70 50 187.50
Insurance (221.3) 7 41.30 29 116.10 51 190.90
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 8 44.70 30 119.50 52 194.30
shipments only 9 48.10 31 122.90 53 197.70
10 51.50 32 126.30 54 201.10
Insured Amount Insured Amount 11 54.90 33 129.70 55 204.50
not over Fee not over Fee
12 58.30 34 133.10 56 207.90
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 13 61.70 35 136.50 57 211.30
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum
14 65.10 36 139.90 58 214.70
500 2.10 15 68.50 37 143.30 59 218.10
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
16 71.90 38 146.70 60 221.50
1,500 4.80 17 75.30 39 150.10 61 224.90
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 18 78.70 40 153.50 62 228.30
19 82.10 41 156.90 63 231.70
Required Customs 20 85.50 42 160.30 64 235.10
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 21 88.90 43 163.70 65 238.50
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 22 92.30 44 167.10 66 241.90
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
papers. (green label). Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
commercial value. (green label). based on weight. (See 230.)
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
Customs Declaration Envelope May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
CP 91.
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Size Limits (223.2) Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available individual country, whichever is less.
Note: Size Limits
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; See 236.2
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 Express Mail
International shipments to Paraguay.
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Individual Country Listings Paraguay
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Available for registered mail only.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Peru International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Peru
Observations
Prohibitions (130) 1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable
Accessories and personal items. articles.
Agricultural pesticides containing active ingredients (ethylene 2. Each shipment valued at U.S. $200 or over must be
dichloride, ethylene oxide, monocrotophos). accompanied by a consular invoice if there is a Peruvian
Arms and munitions including spare parts or other accessories consulate located at the place of mailing. If there is none, a
and components. commercial invoice must be furnished instead. The
Artificial flowers and interior ornaments. commercial invoice must be legalized by a Peruvian
Cartographic and geographic texts, books, floppy disks, video consulate or countersigned by a chamber of commerce, or if
cassettes, and any medium containing a distortion or neither is available, it may bear the notarized signatures of
misrepresentation of the Peruvian national territory and its two well-known local merchants. If the value is under U.S.
borders. $200, a commercial invoice must be furnished but need not
Ceramic products and imitation jewelry. be legalized. The consular or commercial invoice may be
Cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco. either enclosed in the parcel or sent separately to the
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s addressee so as to arrive before the parcel, but the
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, legalization must not be dated later than the day of mailing.
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 3. Peruvian consuls are located in principal cities of the United
valuable articles. States.
Clothing, accessories, and underwear. 4. Gifts addressed to persons native to the country do not
Communist propaganda. require a commercial invoice unless the value of such gifts
Contraceptive products, remedies, or apparatus. exceeds U.S. $450 per calendar year.
Drinks manufactured abroad under the brand name “Pisco.” 5. Many items are prohibited import into Peru. Therefore,
Electrical household appliances. senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing
Footwear, shoes, boots, and accessories. whether the item may be received or not.
Furs and clothing made of fur. 6. Used clothing must be accompanied by an appropriate
Gloves and hosiery. health inspection certificate.
Household articles of iron, steel, copper, and aluminum.
Household linens. Customs Forms Required (123)
Lighters. First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
Organochlorinated pesticides and their derivatives and International flat-rate envelopes:
components. PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Perfume products or soaps. Priority Mail International parcels:
Perishable infectious biological substances. PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Playing cards.
Pyrotechnic products.
Radioactive materials.
Samples of cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco.
Sound recorders and reproducing devices.
Textiles and carpets.
Toys and dolls of all kinds.
Toys known as “Yoyo Loco” or “Yoyo Chino.”
Travel articles, suitcases, attache cases, kits, or similar articles.
Used clothing and shoes.
Used tires.
Waxes and creams for shoes.
Wooden utensils.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
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Individual Country Listings Peru
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8 Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9
Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $52.95 24 $383.00 48 $639.00 0.5 $25.95 24 $147.00 48 $273.00
1 69.00 25 394.50 49 648.00 1 30.50 25 152.25 49 278.25
2 86.00 26 406.00 50 657.00 2 35.00 26 157.50 50 283.50
3 103.00 27 417.50 51 666.00 3 39.50 27 162.75 51 288.75
4 120.00 28 429.00 52 675.00 4 44.00 28 168.00 52 294.00
5 137.00 29 440.50 53 684.00 5 48.50 29 173.25 53 299.25
6 154.00 30 452.00 54 693.00 6 53.50 30 178.50 54 304.50
7 171.00 31 463.50 55 702.00 7 58.50 31 183.75 55 309.75
8 188.00 32 475.00 56 711.00 8 63.50 32 189.00 56 315.00
9 205.00 33 486.50 57 720.00 9 68.50 33 194.25 57 320.25
10 222.00 34 498.00 58 729.00 10 73.50 34 199.50 58 325.50
11 233.50 35 509.50 59 738.00 11 78.75 35 204.75 59 330.75
12 245.00 36 521.00 60 747.00 12 84.00 36 210.00 60 336.00
13 256.50 37 532.50 61 756.00 13 89.25 37 215.25 61 341.25
14 268.00 38 544.00 62 765.00 14 94.50 38 220.50 62 346.50
15 279.50 39 555.50 63 774.00 15 99.75 39 225.75 63 351.75
16 291.00 40 567.00 64 783.00 16 105.00 40 231.00 64 357.00
17 302.50 41 576.00 65 792.00 17 110.25 41 236.25 65 362.25
18 314.00 42 585.00 66 801.00 18 115.50 42 241.50 66 367.50
19 325.50 43 594.00 67 810.00 19 120.75 43 246.75 67 372.75
20 337.00 44 603.00 68 819.00 20 126.00 44 252.00 68 378.00
21 348.50 45 612.00 69 828.00 21 131.25 45 257.25 69 383.25
22 360.00 46 621.00 70 837.00 22 136.50 46 262.50 70 388.50
23 371.50 47 630.00 23 141.75 47 267.75
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5) Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Insured Amount Insured Amount Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
Insurance (221.3)
insurance or non-document Available for Express Mail International merchandise
200 $1.00
insurance coverage above $800, shipments only
300 2.00
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction Insured Amount Insured Amount
thereof, up to a maximum of not over Fee not over Fee
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00 $100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
700 6.00 200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00 500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
Size Limits (216.5) 1,500 4.80
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage 2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label). Required Customs
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long. and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
Maximum length: 46 inches papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly
Maximum width: 35 inches next to mailing label as BUSINESS
Maximum height: 46 inches PAPERS.
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
General Conditions for Mailing samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service commercial value (green label).
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination and not subject to
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling customs duty.
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
other conditions for mailing. articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Peru International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (cont’d) Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Note: Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
1 $19.50 25 $102.50 49 $184.10
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
2 23.25 26 105.90 50 187.50
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
3 27.00 27 109.30 51 190.90
International shipments to Peru.
4 30.75 28 112.70 52 194.30
5 34.50 29 116.10 53 197.70
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 6 37.90 30 119.50 54 201.10
7 41.30 31 122.90 55 204.50
Country Code: PE 8 44.70 32 126.30 56 207.90
9 48.10 33 129.70 57 211.30
Areas Served: 10 51.50 34 133.10 58 214.70
Arequipa Ica 11 54.90 35 136.50 59 218.10
Ayachucho Icaquitos y Taona 12 58.30 36 139.90 60 221.50
13 61.70 37 143.30 61 224.90
Cajamarea Juliaca
14 65.10 38 146.70 62 228.30
Callao y Bainearios Lima
15 68.50 39 150.10 63 231.70
Chiclayo Piura
16 71.90 40 153.50 64 235.10
Chimbote Pto Maldonado 17 75.30 41 156.90 65 238.50
Cuzco Pucallpa 18 78.70 42 160.30 66 241.90
Huancaya Tingo Maria 19 82.10 43 163.70 67 245.30
Huanuco Trujillo 20 85.50 44 167.10 68 248.70
Huarez Tumbes 21 88.90 45 170.50 69 252.10
22 92.30 46 173.90 70 255.50
23 95.70 47 177.30
24 99.10 48 180.70
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Peru
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over Use MO Form MP1
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
Available for First-Class Mail International,
7 5.70 36 17.65
including postcards, and matter for
8 6.45 40 19.25
the blind or other physically handicapped
Packages (Small Packets) persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Available for registered mail only.
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Contents Country Index
Philippines International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Philippines
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
Coffee in any form. Weight Weight Weight
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; or not over not over not over
securities of any kind payable to bearer in ordinary mail. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Such articles are only permissible in Registered Mail. 0.5 $38.95 24 $241.00 48 $409.00
Firearms and weapons and parts thereof including replicas of 1 58.50 25 248.25 49 415.50
weapons; ammunition. 2 67.50 26 255.50 50 422.00
Gambling devices. 3 76.50 27 262.75 51 428.50
Lottery tickets, circulars, or advertisements relating to lotteries. 4 85.50 28 270.00 52 435.00
Perishable infectious biological substances. 5 94.50 29 277.25 53 441.50
Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 6 103.50 30 284.50 54 448.00
Radioactive materials. 7 112.50 31 291.75 55 454.50
8 121.50 32 299.00 56 461.00
Restrictions 9 130.50 33 306.25 57 467.50
No list furnished. 10 139.50 34 313.50 58 474.00
11 146.75 35 320.75 59 480.50
Observations 12 154.00 36 328.00 60 487.00
1. Commercial invoices that have a dutiable value of 13 161.25 37 335.25 61 493.50
3000 pesos and above are subject to authentication by the 14 168.50 38 342.50 62 500.00
Philippine Consulate and to the payment of a fee of 15 175.75 39 349.75 63 506.50
U.S. $30. 16 183.00 40 357.00 64 513.00
2. Philippine postal authorities recommend that letters 17 190.25 41 363.50 65 519.50
containing checks or other negotiable instruments be sent 18 197.50 42 370.00 66 526.00
by Registered Mail. 19 204.75 43 376.50 67 532.50
20 212.00 44 383.00 68 539.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 21 219.25 45 389.50 69 545.50
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 22 226.50 46 396.00 70 552.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 23 233.75 47 402.50
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Philippines
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6 Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service/EMS
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Country Code: PH
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $25.95 15 $93.50 30 $172.25 Areas Served:
1 28.50 16 98.75 31 177.50 Express Mail International is available only to the following
2 32.25 17 104.00 32 182.75 locations within the Philippines:
3 36.00 18 109.25 33 188.00 Angeles City Mandaue City
4 39.75 19 114.50 34 193.25 Bacolod City Manila
5 43.50 20 119.75 35 198.50
Baguio City Marikina
6 48.25 21 125.00 36 203.75
Bataan Export Processing Zone Muntinlupa City
7 53.00 22 130.25 37 209.00
(BEPZ) Mariveles Bataan Naga City
8 57.75 23 135.50 38 214.25
Batangas City Navotas
9 62.50 24 140.75 39 219.50
Butuan City Olongapo City
10 67.25 25 146.00 40 224.75
11 72.50 26 151.25 41 230.00 Cagayan De Oro City Ozamis City
12 77.75 27 156.50 42 235.25 Cavite City Pagadian City
13 83.00 28 161.75 43 240.50 Cebu City Paranque
14 88.25 29 167.00 44 245.75 Cotabato City Pasay City
Weight Limit: 44 lbs. Dagupan City Pasig City
Davao City Pateros
Express Mail International — Flat Rate Dumaguete City Puerto Princesa City
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 Iligan City Quezon City
Iioilo City San Fernando, La Union
Insurance (221.3) Kalookan City or Caloocan City San Fernando, Pampanga
Available for Express Mail International merchandise Laoag City San Juan
shipments only Lapu-Lapu City San Pablo City
Insured Amount Insured Amount Las Pinas Tacloban City
not over Fee not over Fee Legaspi City Taguig
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above Lucena City Valenzuela
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or Makati City Virac, Catanduanes
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum Malabon Zamboanga City
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
Mandaluyong City
1,500 4.80
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly
next to mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
items subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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 Express Mail
International shipments to the Philippines.
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Philippines International Mail Manual
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $23.00 16 $93.75 31 $168.75 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 27.25 17 98.75 32 173.75
3 31.50 18 103.75 33 178.75 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 35.75 19 108.75 34 183.75 2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 40.00 20 113.75 35 188.75
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20.
6 44.75 21 118.75 36 193.75
7 49.50 22 123.75 37 198.75 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 54.25 23 128.75 38 203.75
9 59.00 24 133.75 39 208.75 Weight Weight Weight
10 63.75 25 138.75 40 213.75 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 68.75 26 143.75 41 218.75
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
12 73.75 27 148.75 42 223.75
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
13 78.75 28 153.75 43 228.75
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
14 83.75 29 158.75 44 233.75
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
15 88.75 30 163.75
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
Notes:
7 5.70 36 17.65
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
8 6.45 40 19.25
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost Packages (Small Packets)
based on weight. (See 230.)
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95 1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs. 3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
7 5.90 36 17.85
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the 8 6.65 40 19.45
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits Size Limits
See 236.2 Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Philippines
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320) NOT Available
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: Deliver to addressee only.
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail only.
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Pitcairn Island International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Pitcairn Island
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver,
Not Available
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles.
Express Mail International (220)
Perishable infectious biological substances. Not Available
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials. Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Weight Weight Weight
Restrictions not over not over not over
No list furnished. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
1 $23.00 9 $59.00 17 $98.75
Observations 2 27.25 10 63.75 18 103.75
None 3 31.50 11 68.75 19 108.75
4 35.75 12 73.75 20 113.75
Customs Forms Required (123) 5 40.00 13 78.75 21 118.75
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 6 44.75 14 83.75 22 123.75
International flat-rate envelopes: 7 49.50 15 88.75
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 8 54.25 16 93.75
Priority Mail International parcels: Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Pitcairn Island
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Available for registered mail only.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Poland International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Poland
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Arms and ammunition. Weight Weight Weight
Articles, printed matter, written documents or other articles not over not over not over
contrary to interests of Poland. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money) including 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
currency in circulation in the Polish Republic; traveler’s 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable items. 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Perishable infectious biological substances 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
Perishable noninfectious biological substances 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Radioactive materials. 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
Restrictions 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
Books, periodicals, notes, printed matter, calendars, tables, 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
drawings, cards, sketches, manuscripts, photographs, 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
lithographs, and other reproductions of any kind made on 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
paper or cardboard by a polygraphic process are admitted 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
provided the number of copies of each kind does not exceed 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
20 and provided the addressee has obtained an import 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
permit issued by the Minister of Foreign Trade. 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
Stencils, carbon paper, printing inks, multicopying equipment, 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
and materials are admitted only if the addressee has 17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
obtained a permit issued by the Minister of Foreign Trade. 18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
Urns containing human ashes require an import permit issued 19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
by the Presidium of the Municipal Council of the locality 20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
where the urn is to be buried. 21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
Observations 23 396.00 47 663.00
Import permits are required for many goods. Therefore, senders Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
should ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether
the necessary documents are held. Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
Customs Forms Required (123) not over Fee not over Fee
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
International flat-rate envelopes: 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
Priority Mail International parcels: 400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Poland
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4 Reciprocal Service Name: POCZTEX
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Country Code: PL
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $25.95 15 $84.25 30 $148.00 Areas Served: All
1 28.00 16 88.50 31 152.25
2 31.75 17 92.75 32 156.50 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
3 35.50 18 97.00 33 160.75 Weight Weight Weight
4 39.25 19 101.25 34 165.00 not over not over not over
5 43.00 20 105.50 35 169.25 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
6 47.00 21 109.75 36 173.50 1 $21.50 16 $73.25 31 $129.50
7 51.00 22 114.00 37 177.75 2 24.75 17 77.00 32 133.25
8 55.00 23 118.25 38 182.00 3 28.00 18 80.75 33 137.00
9 59.00 24 122.50 39 186.25 4 31.25 19 84.50 34 140.75
10 63.00 25 126.75 40 190.50 5 34.50 20 88.25 35 144.50
11 67.25 26 131.00 41 194.75 6 37.75 21 92.00 36 148.25
12 71.50 27 135.25 42 199.00 7 41.00 22 95.75 37 152.00
13 75.75 28 139.50 43 203.25 8 44.25 23 99.50 38 155.75
14 80.00 29 143.75 44 207.50 9 47.50 24 103.25 39 159.50
Weight Limit: 44 lbs. 10 50.75 25 107.00 40 163.25
11 54.50 26 110.75 41 167.00
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 12 58.25 27 114.50 42 170.75
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 13 62.00 28 118.25 43 174.50
14 65.75 29 122.00 44 178.25
Insurance (221.3) 15 69.50 30 125.75
Available for Express Mail International merchandise Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
shipments only Notes:
Insured Amount Insured Amount 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
not over Fee not over Fee nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or based on weight. (See 230.)
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
1,500 4.80 Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Required Customs Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
computer data, and (green label). Endorse item clearly individual country, whichever is less.
advertising material. next to mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Size Limits
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 See 236.2
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.A commercial invoice must
be enclosed in the item.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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 Express Mail
International shipments to Poland.
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Poland International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25 coverage.
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 6.20 36 18.55
8 7.00 40 20.20 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Portugal
Country Conditions for Mailing Portugal
(Includes Azores and
Madeira Islands)
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
Arms and weapons. Weight Weight Weight
Cigarette lighters and refills containing butane gas. not over not over not over
Coins; banknotes; traveler’s checks; currency notes (paper (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
money); securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold, or 0.5 $38.95 24 $211.00 48 $339.00
silver, (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and 1 62.00 25 216.50 49 344.00
other valuable articles. Banknotes will be permitted if the 2 70.00 26 222.00 50 349.00
addressee has a license issued by the Bank of Portugal. 3 78.00 27 227.50 51 354.00
Human remains. 4 86.00 28 233.00 52 359.00
Live plants and animals. 5 94.00 29 238.50 53 364.00
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries. 6 102.00 30 244.00 54 369.00
Tobacco. 7 110.00 31 249.50 55 374.00
8 118.00 32 255.00 56 379.00
Restrictions 9 126.00 33 260.50 57 384.00
Import permits must be obtained for shipments regarded by the 10 134.00 34 266.00 58 389.00
Portuguese authorities as commercial shipments. 11 139.50 35 271.50 59 394.00
Medicaments require the authorization of the Director General 12 145.00 36 277.00 60 399.00
of Health of Portugal. 13 150.50 37 282.50 61 404.00
14 156.00 38 288.00 62 409.00
Observations 15 161.50 39 293.50 63 414.00
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 16 167.00 40 299.00 64 419.00
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 17 172.50 41 304.00 65 424.00
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 18 178.00 42 309.00 66 429.00
address and must be provided when the item is addressed 19 183.50 43 314.00 67 434.00
to a post office box. 20 189.00 44 319.00 68 439.00
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 21 194.50 45 324.00 69 444.00
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 22 200.00 46 329.00 70 449.00
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 23 205.50 47 334.00
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
Insurance (215.5)
Customs Forms Required (123) Insured Amount Insured Amount
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail not over Fee not over Fee
International flat-rate envelopes: $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
Priority Mail International parcels: 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Portugal International Mail Manual
\
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 International shipments to Portugal (including Azores and
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75 Madeira Islands).
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45 Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30 service.
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00 Country Code: PT
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70 Areas Served:
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55 All locations in Portugal and the following locations in the
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40 Azores and Madeira Islands:
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25
City Postal Code
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95 Angra do Heroismo (Azores) 9700
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80 Funchal (Madeira) 9000
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 Horta (Azores) 9900
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 Ponta Delgada (Azores) 9500
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35
19 101.40 43 193.80
20 105.25 44 197.65 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
21 109.10 45 201.50 Weight Weight Weight
22 112.95 46 205.35 not over not over not over
23 116.80 47 209.20 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 1 $24.00 23 $91.50 45 $157.50
2 27.00 24 94.50 46 160.50
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 3 30.50 25 97.50 47 163.50
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 4 34.00 26 100.50 48 166.50
5 37.50 27 103.50 49 169.50
Insurance (221.3) 6 40.50 28 106.50 50 172.50
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 7 43.50 29 109.50 51 175.50
shipments only 8 46.50 30 112.50 52 178.50
9 49.50 31 115.50 53 181.50
Insured Amount 10 52.50 32 118.50 54 184.50
not over Fee
11 55.50 33 121.50 55 187.50
$100 No Fee
12 58.50 34 124.50 56 190.50
200 $0.75
13 61.50 35 127.50 57 193.50
500 2.10
14 64.50 36 130.50 58 196.50
650 max. 3.45
15 67.50 37 133.50 59 199.50
16 70.50 38 136.50 60 202.50
Required Customs 17 73.50 39 139.50 61 205.50
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
18 76.50 40 142.50 62 208.50
Business papers. PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 19 79.50 41 145.50 63 211.50
(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration 20 82.50 42 148.50 64 214.50
(green label). Endorse item clearly 21 85.50 43 151.50 65 217.50
next to mailing label as BUSINESS 22 88.50 44 154.50 66 220.50
PAPERS. Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Notes:
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
commercial value (green label).
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
and computer data. based on weight. (See 230.)
Merchandise, PS Form 2976-A, Customs
advertising Declaration and Dispatch Note Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
materials, and all CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
articles subject to Customs Declaration Envelope
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
customs duty. CP 91. A commercial invoice should
be included wih all commercial International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
shipments. Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Size Limits (223.2) the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Maximum length: 60 inches permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches individual country, whichever is less.
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Portugal
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60 600 8.10
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25 650 max. 9.05
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 including postcards, and matter for
7 6.20 36 18.55 the blind or other physically handicapped
8 7.00 40 20.20 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Size Limits Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Postcards: See 243.1 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4 Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Qatar International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing
Qatar - Slovak Republic
Qatar
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
Alcoholic beverages of all kinds. Weight Weight Weight
Ammunition. not over not over not over
Inflammable, explosive, or dangerous substances. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Liquids of any type. 0.5 $38.95 24 $241.00 48 $409.00
Obscene or immoral articles. 1 58.50 25 248.25 49 415.50
Ordinary items containing coins; banknotes; currency notes or 2 67.50 26 255.50 50 422.00
any security payable to the bearer; traveler’s checks; 3 76.50 27 262.75 51 428.50
platinum, silver, precious stones, jewels, or any precious 4 85.50 28 270.00 52 435.00
articles. 5 94.50 29 277.25 53 441.50
Perishable infectious biological substances. 6 103.50 30 284.50 54 448.00
Radioactive materials. 7 112.50 31 291.75 55 454.50
Weapons or parts of weapons. 8 121.50 32 299.00 56 461.00
9 130.50 33 306.25 57 467.50
Restrictions 10 139.50 34 313.50 58 474.00
No list furnished. 11 146.75 35 320.75 59 480.50
12 154.00 36 328.00 60 487.00
Observations 13 161.25 37 335.25 61 493.50
None 14 168.50 38 342.50 62 500.00
15 175.75 39 349.75 63 506.50
Customs Forms Required (123) 16 183.00 40 357.00 64 513.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 17 190.25 41 363.50 65 519.50
International flat-rate envelopes: 18 197.50 42 370.00 66 526.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 19 204.75 43 376.50 67 532.50
Priority Mail International parcels: 20 212.00 44 383.00 68 539.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 21 219.25 45 389.50 69 545.50
22 226.50 46 396.00 70 552.00
23 233.75 47 402.50
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Qatar
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $150.00 48 $276.00 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 31.50 25 155.25 49 281.25 International shipments to Qatar.
2 36.50 26 160.50 50 286.50
3 41.50 27 165.75 51 291.75 Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post
4 46.50 28 171.00 52 297.00
5 51.50 29 176.25 53 302.25 Country Code: QA
6 56.50 30 181.50 54 307.50
7 61.50 31 186.75 55 312.75 Areas Served: All
8 66.50 32 192.00 56 318.00
9 71.50 33 197.25 57 323.25 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
10 76.50 34 202.50 58 328.50
Weight Weight Weight
11 81.75 35 207.75 59 333.75 not over not over not over
12 87.00 36 213.00 60 339.00 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
13 92.25 37 218.25 61 344.25 1 $21.00 25 $124.00 49 $228.40
14 97.50 38 223.50 62 349.50 2 25.00 26 128.35 50 232.75
15 102.75 39 228.75 63 354.75 3 29.00 27 132.70 51 237.10
16 108.00 40 234.00 64 360.00 4 33.00 28 137.05 52 241.45
17 113.25 41 239.25 65 365.25 5 37.00 29 141.40 53 245.80
18 118.50 42 244.50 66 370.50 6 41.35 30 145.75 54 250.15
19 123.75 43 249.75 7 45.70 31 150.10 55 254.50
20 129.00 44 255.00 8 50.05 32 154.45 56 258.85
21 134.25 45 260.25 9 54.40 33 158.80 57 263.20
22 139.50 46 265.50 10 58.75 34 163.15 58 267.55
23 144.75 47 270.75 11 63.10 35 167.50 59 271.90
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 12 67.45 36 171.85 60 276.25
13 71.80 37 176.20 61 280.60
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 14 76.15 38 180.55 62 284.95
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 15 80.50 39 184.90 63 289.30
16 84.85 40 189.25 64 293.65
Insurance (221.3) 17 89.20 41 193.60 65 298.00
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 18 93.55 42 197.95 66 302.35
shipments only 19 97.90 43 202.30 67 306.70
Insured Amount Insured Amount 20 102.25 44 206.65 68 311.05
not over Fee not over Fee 21 106.60 45 211.00 69 315.40
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 22 110.95 46 215.35 70 319.75
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 23 115.30 47 219.70
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum 24 119.65 48 224.05
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
1,500 4.80 Notes:
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Required Customs 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement based on weight. (See 230.)
Business No form required. Endorse item Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
correspondence, clearly next to mailing label as
commercial papers, BUSINESS PAPERS. Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
and documents. May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
commercial value. (green label). Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, individual country, whichever is less.
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. Size Limits
See 236.2
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Letters
Return Receipt Service (221.4): Available
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Weight Extra Services
not over
(ozs.) Price
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20.
Insurance (320) NOT Available
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Business Reply Service (373)
not over not over not over Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Postal Money Order (371)
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 NOT Available
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
7 5.70 36 17.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
8 6.45 40 19.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
Packages (Small Packets) including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
Weight Weight Weight persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 Available for registered mail only.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available
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Country Conditions for Mailing Reunion
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Coins; platinum, gold and silver (manufactured or not); precious Weight Weight Weight
stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. not over not over not over
Perishable infectious biological substances. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
Radioactive materials. 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Otherwise, same as for France. 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Restrictions 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
Banknotes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
may only be sent in registered First-Class Mail International 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
shipments. 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
Same as for France. 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
Observations 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
None 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
23 396.00 47 663.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Reunion International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
1 $19.50 23 $95.70 45 $170.50
2 23.25 24 99.10 46 173.90
3 27.00 25 102.50 47 177.30
4 30.75 26 105.90 48 180.70
5 34.50 27 109.30 49 184.10
6 37.90 28 112.70 50 187.50
7 41.30 29 116.10 51 190.90
8 44.70 30 119.50 52 194.30
9 48.10 31 122.90 53 197.70
10 51.50 32 126.30 54 201.10
11 54.90 33 129.70 55 204.50
12 58.30 34 133.10 56 207.90
13 61.70 35 136.50 57 211.30
14 65.10 36 139.90 58 214.70
15 68.50 37 143.30 59 218.10
16 71.90 38 146.70 60 221.50
17 75.30 39 150.10 61 224.90
18 78.70 40 153.50 62 228.30
19 82.10 41 156.90 63 231.70
20 85.50 42 160.30 64 235.10
21 88.90 43 163.70 65 238.50
22 92.30 44 167.10 66 241.90
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25 coverage.
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available
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Romania International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Romania
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Prohibitions (130) Weight Weight Weight
Arms, ammunitions, and parts and accessories thereof, except not over not over not over
that hunting guns or similar guns belonging to legal persons (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
are admitted with agreement of the Romanian police 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
department. 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Coins; bank notes; currency notes; or securities of any kind 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
(whether manufactured or not), precious stones; jewelry; or 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
other valuable articles. 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Explosives, pyrotechnic products; matches, pyrophoric alloys, 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
and combustible preparations. 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
Indecent or obscene books, cards, photographs, manuscripts, 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
typescripts, or other products of the printing industry. 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
Perishable infectious biological substances. 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
Radioactive materials. 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes. 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
Restrictions 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
Many items are admitted conditionally subject to permits or 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
certificates (such as veterinary health or phytosanitary 17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
certificates for products of animal or vegetable origin) issued 18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
by the Romanian legal authorities. 19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
Pharmaceutical products are admitted only with the agreement 20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
of the Ministry of Health. 21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
Vitamins require a permit issued by the Ministry of Health or 22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
Ministry of Agriculture. 23 396.00 47 663.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Observations
None Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
Customs Forms Required (123) not over Fee not over Fee
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
International flat-rate envelopes: insurance or non-document
200 $1.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) insurance coverage above $800,
300 2.00
Priority Mail International parcels: add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
400 3.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Romania
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $122.50 48 $224.50 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 28.00 25 126.75 49 228.75 International shipments to Romania.
2 31.75 26 131.00 50 233.00
3 35.50 27 135.25 51 237.25 Reciprocal Service Name: Rapide Post/EMS
4 39.25 28 139.50 52 241.50
5 43.00 29 143.75 53 245.75 Country Code: RO
6 47.00 30 148.00 54 250.00
7 51.00 31 152.25 55 254.25 Areas Served: All
8 55.00 32 156.50 56 258.50
9 59.00 33 160.75 57 262.75 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
10 63.00 34 165.00 58 267.00
Weight Weight Weight
11 67.25 35 169.25 59 271.25 not over not over not over
12 71.50 36 173.50 60 275.50 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
13 75.75 37 177.75 61 279.75 1 $21.50 25 $107.00 49 $197.00
14 80.00 38 182.00 62 284.00 2 24.75 26 110.75 50 200.75
15 84.25 39 186.25 63 288.25 3 28.00 27 114.50 51 204.50
16 88.50 40 190.50 64 292.50 4 31.25 28 118.25 52 208.25
17 92.75 41 194.75 65 296.75 5 34.50 29 122.00 53 212.00
18 97.00 42 199.00 66 301.00 6 37.75 30 125.75 54 215.75
19 101.25 43 203.25 67 305.25 7 41.00 31 129.50 55 219.50
20 105.50 44 207.50 68 309.50 8 44.25 32 133.25 56 223.25
21 109.75 45 211.75 69 313.75 9 47.50 33 137.00 57 227.00
22 114.00 46 216.00 70 318.00 10 50.75 34 140.75 58 230.75
23 118.25 47 220.25 11 54.50 35 144.50 59 234.50
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. 12 58.25 36 148.25 60 238.25
13 62.00 37 152.00 61 242.00
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 14 65.75 38 155.75 62 245.75
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 15 69.50 39 159.50 63 249.50
16 73.25 40 163.25 64 253.25
Insurance (221.3) 17 77.00 41 167.00 65 257.00
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 18 80.75 42 170.75 66 260.75
shipments only 19 84.50 43 174.50 67 264.50
Insured Amount Insured Amount 20 88.25 44 178.25 68 268.25
not over Fee not over Fee 21 92.00 45 182.00 69 272.00
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 22 95.75 46 185.75 70 275.75
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 23 99.50 47 189.50
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum 24 103.25 48 193.25
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
1,500 4.80 Notes:
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Required Customs 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement based on weight. (See 230.)
Correspondence Two copies of PS Form 2976, Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
and business Customs — CN 22 (Old C 1) and
papers. Sender’s Declaration (green label). Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
Endorse item clearly next to mailing May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
label as DES DOCUMENTS International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
COMMERCIAL (COMMERCIAL Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
DOCUMENTS). Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
commercial value. (green label). Endorse item clearly individual country, whichever is less.
next to mailing label as SAMPLES.
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs Size Limits
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note See 236.2
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Romania International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25 coverage.
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 6.20 36 18.55
8 7.00 40 20.20 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Russia
Country Conditions for Mailing Russia
Russian Federation
Prohibitions (130) Items containing articles admitted as imports are delivered to
Chemical substance dangerous to human life, animals, and addressees subject to payment of customs duties at the rate
birds and designed to combat microbes, diseases, and of 30% of the cost of the articles:
plants. – If the cost of the contents is between 101 USD and
Color copiers. 1,000 USD.
Currency of the Russian Federation; checks and other – If the quantity of articles imported exceeds three times
currencies for the Bank of External Trade and of the Bank for the limit according to the internal standards set.
External Economic Affairs of the Russian Federation; Items containing articles admitted as imports the cost of which
securities payable to bearer; State bonds; and lottery tickets is between 1,001 USD and 10,000 USD are delivered to
of the Russian Federation. addressees subject to payment of the customs duties at the
Explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, rate of 50% of the cost of the articles.
combustible preparations. Items not intended for the addressee’s personal use are
Firearms of all kinds, ammunition, swords, cutlasses, bayonets, understood to be items sent systematically in bulk even if
lances, and similar arms. they have different addresses and the regulation limit of the
Honey, pollen, wax, and honeycombs. articles is complied with for each item separately. Such
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the items are returned to the country of origin.
printing industry, manuscripts, and miscellaneous
documents containing information that could be detrimental Customs Forms Required (123)
to State security, social order, public morals, property rights, First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
including intellectual property and other interests of natural International flat-rate envelopes:
and legal persons. PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Radioactive materials. Priority Mail International parcels:
Transmitters and transceivers of any power, except Panasonic PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
radiotelephones, models KX-T7980, KX-T9000, KT-T9050,
and KX-T90890.
Undeveloped photosensitive products.
Restrictions
Books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed matter are
admitted provided they contain no articles and
reproductions of a vulgar and erotic nature that might be
detrimental to public policy and the economy and that might
infringe human rights.
Medicaments and preparations with added vitamins are
admitted with the authorization of the Ministry of Public
Health of the Russian Federation.
Not more than 200 cigarettes, the cost of which does not
exceed 100 USD, may be sent in a package.
Observations
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.
Articles prohibited as imports into Russia and falsely indicated
or not indicated at all on the customs declaration are
confiscated.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Russia International Mail Manual
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4 Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4
Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00 0.5 $25.95 24 $122.50 48 $224.50
1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00 1 28.00 25 126.75 49 228.75
2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00 2 31.75 26 131.00 50 233.00
3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00 3 35.50 27 135.25 51 237.25
4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00 4 39.25 28 139.50 52 241.50
5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00 5 43.00 29 143.75 53 245.75
6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00 6 47.00 30 148.00 54 250.00
7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00 7 51.00 31 152.25 55 254.25
8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00 8 55.00 32 156.50 56 258.50
9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00 9 59.00 33 160.75 57 262.75
10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00 10 63.00 34 165.00 58 267.00
11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00 11 67.25 35 169.25 59 271.25
12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00 12 71.50 36 173.50 60 275.50
13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00 13 75.75 37 177.75 61 279.75
14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00 14 80.00 38 182.00 62 284.00
15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00 15 84.25 39 186.25 63 288.25
16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00 16 88.50 40 190.50 64 292.50
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00 17 92.75 41 194.75 65 296.75
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00 18 97.00 42 199.00 66 301.00
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00 19 101.25 43 203.25
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00 20 105.50 44 207.50
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00 21 109.75 45 211.75
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00 22 114.00 46 216.00
23 396.00 47 663.00 23 118.25 47 220.25
Weight Limit: 70 lbs. Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Insurance (215.5) Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Insured Amount Insured Amount Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
Insurance (221.3)
insurance or non-document Available for Express Mail International merchandise
200 $1.00
insurance coverage above $800, shipments only
300 2.00
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction Insured Amount Insured Amount
thereof, up to a maximum of not over Fee not over Fee
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00 $100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
700 6.00 200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00 500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
Size Limits (216.5) 1,500 4.80
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage 2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label). Required Customs
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long. business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
Maximum length: 46 inches and documents. (green label). Endorse item clearly
Maximum width: 35 inches next to mailing label as BUSINESS
Maximum height: 46 inches PAPERS.
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Merchandise PS Form 2976-A, Customs
General Conditions for Mailing samples without Declaration and Dispatch Note
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service commercial value. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination Customs Declaration Envelope
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling CP 91.
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
other conditions for mailing. articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Russia
Express Mail International (cont’d) Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Notes: Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
receive most goods.
1 $21.50 16 $73.25 31 $129.50
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
2 24.75 17 77.00 32 133.25
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
3 28.00 18 80.75 33 137.00
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
4 31.25 19 84.50 34 140.75
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
5 34.50 20 88.25 35 144.50
International shipments to Russia.
6 37.75 21 92.00 36 148.25
7 41.00 22 95.75 37 152.00
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 8 44.25 23 99.50 38 155.75
9 47.50 24 103.25 39 159.50
Country Code: RU 10 50.75 25 107.00 40 163.25
11 54.50 26 110.75 41 167.00
Areas Served: All except Chaibucha, Yamsk, Garmanda, 12 58.25 27 114.50 42 170.75
Gizhiga, Rep de Tchetchnya, Tachtoyamsk, and Verchniyi 13 62.00 28 118.25 43 174.50
paren. 14 65.75 29 122.00 44 178.25
15 69.50 30 125.75
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Russia International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25 coverage.
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 6.20 36 18.55
8 7.00 40 20.20 Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Letters: See 243.2 Available for registered mail and insured
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Rwanda
Country Conditions for Mailing Rwanda
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s Weight Weight Weight
checks; and securities payable to bearer except in registered not over not over not over
First-Class Mail International shipments. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Perishable infectious biological substances. 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
Precious metals. 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Radioactive materials. 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Restrictions 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
Medicines are admitted provided the addressee has a permit 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
issued by the Chief Pharmacist in Rwanda. 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
Observations 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
None 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
23 396.00 47 663.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $1,788 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $1,788 max. $17.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Rwanda International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7 Notes:
1. Two copies of the invoice must accompany all shipments
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over containing merchandise.
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05 securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10 International shipments to Rwanda.
4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80 Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Rwanda Express
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50 Country Code: RW
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85
9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20 Areas Served:
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55 Express Mail service is available to the following cities:
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90
Butare Kibungo
12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25
13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60 Byumba Kibuye
14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95 Cyangugu Kigali
15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30 Gikongoro Nyabisindu
16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65 Gisenyi Ruhengeri
17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00 Gitarama Rwamagana
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35
19 125.90 43 254.30
20 131.25 44 259.65
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
21 136.60 45 265.00 Weight Weight Weight
22 141.95 46 270.35 not over not over not over
23 147.30 47 275.70 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 1 $22.00 23 $119.05 45 $214.75
2 26.50 24 123.40 46 219.10
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 3 31.00 25 127.75 47 223.45
4 35.50 26 132.10 48 227.80
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
5 40.00 27 136.45 49 232.15
Insurance (221.3) 6 44.50 28 140.80 50 236.50
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 7 49.00 29 145.15 51 240.85
shipments only 8 53.50 30 149.50 52 245.20
9 58.00 31 153.85 53 249.55
Insured Amount Insured Amount 10 62.50 32 158.20 54 253.90
not over Fee not over Fee
11 66.85 33 162.55 55 258.25
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 12 71.20 34 166.90 56 262.60
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum
13 75.55 35 171.25 57 266.95
500 2.10 14 79.90 36 175.60 58 271.30
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
15 84.25 37 179.95 59 275.65
1,500 4.80 16 88.60 38 184.30 60 280.00
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 17 92.95 39 188.65 61 284.35
18 97.30 40 193.00 62 288.70
Required Customs 19 101.65 41 197.35 63 293.05
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 20 106.00 42 201.70 64 297.40
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 21 110.35 43 206.05 65 301.75
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration 22 114.70 44 210.40 66 306.10
and documents. (green label). Endorse item clearly Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
next to mailing label as BUSINESS Notes:
PAPERS. 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Merchandise PS Form 2976-A, Customs 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
samples without Declaration and Dispatch Note based on weight. (See 230.)
commercial value. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
CP 91.
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
CP 91. Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Size Limits (223.2) permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Maximum length: 36 inches individual country, whichever is less.
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Size Limits
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Rwanda
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Available for registered mail only.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing St. Christopher (St. Kitts)
and Nevis
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
Prohibitions (130) Weight Weight Weight
Radioactive materials. not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Restrictions 0.5 $38.95 24 $190.00 48 $316.00
No list furnished. 1 50.00 25 195.50 49 320.75
2 57.00 26 201.00 50 325.50
Observations 3 64.00 27 206.50 51 330.25
None 4 71.00 28 212.00 52 335.00
5 78.00 29 217.50 53 339.75
Customs Forms Required (123) 6 85.00 30 223.00 54 344.50
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 7 92.00 31 228.50 55 349.25
International flat-rate envelopes: 8 99.00 32 234.00 56 354.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 9 106.00 33 239.50 57 358.75
Priority Mail International parcels: 10 113.00 34 245.00 58 363.50
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 11 118.50 35 250.50 59 368.25
12 124.00 36 256.00 60 373.00
13 129.50 37 261.50 61 377.75
14 135.00 38 267.00 62 382.50
15 140.50 39 272.50 63 387.25
16 146.00 40 278.00 64 392.00
17 151.50 41 282.75 65 396.75
18 157.00 42 287.50 66 401.50
19 162.50 43 292.25 67 406.25
20 168.00 44 297.00 68 411.00
21 173.50 45 301.75 69 415.75
22 179.00 46 306.50 70 420.50
23 184.50 47 311.25
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9 Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
0.5 $25.95 24 $147.00 48 $273.00 Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
1 30.50 25 152.25 49 278.25
2 35.00 26 157.50 50 283.50 Notes:
3 39.50 27 162.75 51 288.75 1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no
4 44.00 28 168.00 52 294.00 delivery on Sunday or on national holidays.
5 48.50 29 173.25 53 299.25 2. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no
6 53.50 30 178.50 54 304.50 service guarantee on any Express Mail International item.
7 58.50 31 183.75 55 309.75 3. All items admissible in international mail to St. Christopher
8 63.50 32 189.00 56 315.00 (St. Kitts) and Nevis, including correspondence, business
9 68.50 33 194.25 57 320.25 papers, and merchandise, are accepted in Express Mail
10 73.50 34 199.50 58 325.50 International. See Prohibitions and Restrictions.
11 78.75 35 204.75 59 330.75 4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
12 84.00 36 210.00 60 336.00 securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
13 89.25 37 215.25 61 341.25 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
14 94.50 38 220.50 62 346.50 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
15 99.75 39 225.75 63 351.75 International shipments to St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and
16 105.00 40 231.00 64 357.00 Nevis. All items prohibited in regular international mail are
17 110.25 41 236.25 65 362.25 also prohibited in Express Mail International shipments to
18 115.50 42 241.50 66 367.50 St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis.
19 120.75 43 246.75
20 126.00 44 252.00 Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
21 131.25 45 257.25
22 136.50 46 262.50 Country Code: KN
23 141.75 47 267.75
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. Areas Served: Entire country, including Nevis.
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
Weight Weight Weight
Insurance (221.3) not over not over not over
Available for Express Mail International merchandise (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
shipments only 1 $19.50 16 $71.90 31 $122.90
2 23.25 17 75.30 32 126.30
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee 3 27.00 18 78.70 33 129.70
4 30.75 19 82.10 34 133.10
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
$2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 5 34.50 20 85.50 35 136.50
200 $0.75
fraction thereof, up to a maximum 6 37.90 21 88.90 36 139.90
500 2.10
of $5,000 per shipment. 7 41.30 22 92.30 37 143.30
1,000 3.45
8 44.70 23 95.70 38 146.70
1,500 4.80
9 48.10 24 99.10 39 150.10
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
10 51.50 25 102.50 40 153.50
11 54.90 26 105.90 41 156.90
Required Customs 12 58.30 27 109.30 42 160.30
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
13 61.70 28 112.70 43 163.70
Business PS Form 2976, Customs — 14 65.10 29 116.10 44 167.10
correspondence, CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 15 68.50 30 119.50
commerical papers Declaration (green label). Endorse Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
and documents. item clearly next to mailing label Notes:
as BUSINESS PAPERS. 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Merchandise samples PS Form 2976, Customs —
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
without commercial CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s
based on weight. (See 230.)
value and not subject Declaration (green label).
to customs duty.
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Merchandise samples, PS Form 2976-A, Customs Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
gifts, computer data Declaration and Dispatch Note
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
including computer CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
cards, magnetic tape, Customs Declaration Envelope International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
microfilm, and CP 91. Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
microfiche. Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, individual country, whichever is less.
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. A commercial invoice Size Limits
must be attached to the outside See 236.2
of all commercial shipments.
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Contents Country Index
St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 242 max. 5.25
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
7 5.70 36 17.65 International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
8 6.45 40 19.25
Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Available for First-Class Mail International,
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 including postcards, and matter for
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 the blind or other physically handicapped
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
8 6.65 40 19.45
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Size Limits Priority Mail International parcels only.
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings St. Helena
Country Conditions for Mailing St. Helena
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
No list furnished.
Not Available
Restrictions Express Mail International (220)
No list furnished.
Not Available
Observations
None Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Weight Weight Weight
Customs Forms Required (123) not over not over not over
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
International flat-rate envelopes: 1 $22.00 16 $88.60 31 $153.85
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 2 26.50 17 92.95 32 158.20
Priority Mail International parcels: 3 31.00 18 97.30 33 162.55
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 4 35.50 19 101.65 34 166.90
5 40.00 20 106.00 35 171.25
6 44.50 21 110.35 36 175.60
7 49.00 22 114.70 37 179.95
8 53.50 23 119.05 38 184.30
9 58.00 24 123.40 39 188.65
10 62.50 25 127.75 40 193.00
11 66.85 26 132.10 41 197.35
12 71.20 27 136.45 42 201.70
13 75.55 28 140.80 43 206.05
14 79.90 29 145.15 44 210.40
15 84.25 30 149.50
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Contents Country Index
St. Helena International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
170 max. 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85 International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
not over not over not over Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Available for First-Class Mail International,
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 including postcards, and matter for
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 the blind or other physically handicapped
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
8 6.65 40 19.45 Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings St. Lucia
Country Conditions for Mailing St. Lucia
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
Circulars and printed matter concerning lotteries; lottery Weight Weight Weight
tickets. not over not over not over
Currency. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Firearms and ammunition except under license from the Police 0.5 $38.95 24 $190.00 48 $316.00
Dept. (St. Lucia). 1 50.00 25 195.50 49 320.75
Shaving brushes made in Japan. 2 57.00 26 201.00 50 325.50
Used clothing. 3 64.00 27 206.50 51 330.25
4 71.00 28 212.00 52 335.00
Restrictions 5 78.00 29 217.50 53 339.75
No list furnished. 6 85.00 30 223.00 54 344.50
7 92.00 31 228.50 55 349.25
Observations 8 99.00 32 234.00 56 354.00
None 9 106.00 33 239.50 57 358.75
10 113.00 34 245.00 58 363.50
Customs Forms Required (123) 11 118.50 35 250.50 59 368.25
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 12 124.00 36 256.00 60 373.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 13 129.50 37 261.50 61 377.75
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 14 135.00 38 267.00 62 382.50
Priority Mail International parcels: 15 140.50 39 272.50 63 387.25
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 16 146.00 40 278.00 64 392.00
17 151.50 41 282.75 65 396.75
18 157.00 42 287.50 66 401.50
19 162.50 43 292.25 67 406.25
20 168.00 44 297.00 68 411.00
21 173.50 45 301.75 69 415.75
22 179.00 46 306.50 70 420.50
23 184.50 47 311.25
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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St. Lucia International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9 Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Expedited Mail
Service
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Country Code: LC
0.5 $25.95 15 $99.75 30 $178.50
1 30.50 16 105.00 31 183.75 Areas Served: All
2 35.00 17 110.25 32 189.00
3 39.50 18 115.50 33 194.25 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
4 44.00 19 120.75 34 199.50 Weight Weight Weight
5 48.50 20 126.00 35 204.75 not over not over not over
6 53.50 21 131.25 36 210.00 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
7 58.50 22 136.50 37 215.25 1 $19.50 16 $71.90 31 $122.90
8 63.50 23 141.75 38 220.50 2 23.25 17 75.30 32 126.30
9 68.50 24 147.00 39 225.75 3 27.00 18 78.70 33 129.70
10 73.50 25 152.25 40 231.00 4 30.75 19 82.10 34 133.10
11 78.75 26 157.50 41 236.25 5 34.50 20 85.50 35 136.50
12 84.00 27 162.75 42 241.50 6 37.90 21 88.90 36 139.90
13 89.25 28 168.00 43 246.75 7 41.30 22 92.30 37 143.30
14 94.50 29 173.25 44 252.00 8 44.70 23 95.70 38 146.70
Weight Limit: 44 lbs. 9 48.10 24 99.10 39 150.10
10 51.50 25 102.50 40 153.50
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 11 54.90 26 105.90 41 156.90
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 12 58.30 27 109.30 42 160.30
13 61.70 28 112.70 43 163.70
Insurance (221.3) 14 65.10 29 116.10 44 167.10
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 15 68.50 30 119.50
shipments only Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Insured Amount Insured Amount Notes:
not over Fee not over Fee 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
fraction thereof, up to a maximum based on weight. (See 230.)
500 2.10
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1,500 4.80 Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
Required Customs International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
next to mailing label as BUSINESS individual country, whichever is less.
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Size Limits
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration See 236.2
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. A commercial invoice must
be included in each item.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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 Express Mail
International shipments to St. Lucia.
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Individual Country Listings St. Lucia
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over Use MO Form MP1
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
Available for First-Class Mail International,
7 5.70 36 17.65
including postcards, and matter for
8 6.45 40 19.25
the blind or other physically handicapped
Packages (Small Packets) persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Available for registered mail only.
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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St. Pierre and Miquelon International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing St. Pierre and Miquelon
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Not Available
Radioactive materials.
Express Mail International (220)
Restrictions Not Available
No list furnished.
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Observations Weight Weight Weight
None not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Customs Forms Required (123) 1 $21.50 23 $99.50 45 $182.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 2 24.75 24 103.25 46 185.75
International flat-rate envelopes: 3 28.00 25 107.00 47 189.50
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 4 31.25 26 110.75 48 193.25
Priority Mail International parcels: 5 34.50 27 114.50 49 197.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 6 37.75 28 118.25 50 200.75
7 41.00 29 122.00 51 204.50
8 44.25 30 125.75 52 208.25
9 47.50 31 129.50 53 212.00
10 50.75 32 133.25 54 215.75
11 54.50 33 137.00 55 219.50
12 58.25 34 140.75 56 223.25
13 62.00 35 144.50 57 227.00
14 65.75 36 148.25 58 230.75
15 69.50 37 152.00 59 234.50
16 73.25 38 155.75 60 238.25
17 77.00 39 159.50 61 242.00
18 80.75 40 163.25 62 245.75
19 84.50 41 167.00 63 249.50
20 88.25 42 170.75 64 253.25
21 92.00 43 174.50 65 257.00
22 95.75 44 178.25 66 260.75
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings St. Pierre and Miquelon
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25 coverage.
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 6.20 36 18.55
8 7.00 40 20.20 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7
Prohibitions (130) Weight Weight Weight
Arms and ammunition except under license. not over not over not over
Currency. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Radioactive materials. 0.5 $38.95 24 $190.00 48 $316.00
1 50.00 25 195.50 49 320.75
Restrictions 2 57.00 26 201.00 50 325.50
No list furnished. 3 64.00 27 206.50 51 330.25
4 71.00 28 212.00 52 335.00
Observations 5 78.00 29 217.50 53 339.75
None 6 85.00 30 223.00 54 344.50
7 92.00 31 228.50 55 349.25
Customs Forms Required (123) 8 99.00 32 234.00 56 354.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 9 106.00 33 239.50 57 358.75
International flat-rate envelopes: 10 113.00 34 245.00 58 363.50
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 11 118.50 35 250.50 59 368.25
Priority Mail International parcels: 12 124.00 36 256.00 60 373.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 13 129.50 37 261.50 61 377.75
14 135.00 38 267.00 62 382.50
15 140.50 39 272.50 63 387.25
16 146.00 40 278.00 64 392.00
17 151.50 41 282.75 65 396.75
18 157.00 42 287.50 66 401.50
19 162.50 43 292.25 67 406.25
20 168.00 44 297.00 68 411.00
21 173.50 45 301.75 69 415.75
22 179.00 46 306.50 70 420.50
23 184.50 47 311.25
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9 Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service
International (EMS/SVD)
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Country Code: VC
0.5 $25.95 15 $99.75 30 $178.50
1 30.50 16 105.00 31 183.75 Areas Served: All
2 35.00 17 110.25 32 189.00
3 39.50 18 115.50 33 194.25 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
4 44.00 19 120.75 34 199.50 Weight Weight Weight
5 48.50 20 126.00 35 204.75 not over not over not over
6 53.50 21 131.25 36 210.00 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
7 58.50 22 136.50 37 215.25 1 $19.50 9 $48.10 17 $75.30
8 63.50 23 141.75 38 220.50 2 23.25 10 51.50 18 78.70
9 68.50 24 147.00 39 225.75 3 27.00 11 54.90 19 82.10
10 73.50 25 152.25 40 231.00 4 30.75 12 58.30 20 85.50
11 78.75 26 157.50 41 236.25 5 34.50 13 61.70 21 88.90
12 84.00 27 162.75 42 241.50 6 37.90 14 65.10 22 92.30
13 89.25 28 168.00 43 246.75 7 41.30 15 68.50
14 94.50 29 173.25 44 252.00 8 44.70 16 71.90
Weight Limit: 44 lbs. Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Notes:
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Insurance (221.3) based on weight. (See 230.)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Insured Amount Insured Amount Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
not over Fee not over Fee May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
500 2.10
of $5,000 per shipment. Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
1,000 3.45
1,500 4.80 the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement Size Limits
Correspondence No form required. Endorse items See 236.2
and business clearly next to mailing label as
papers. BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value (green label).
and not subject to
customs duty.
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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 Express Mail
International shipments to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
130 max. 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85 International Postal Money Order (371)
Use MO Form MP1
7 5.70 36 17.65
Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85
8 6.45 40 19.25
Packages (Small Packets) International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Available for First-Class Mail International,
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 including postcards, and matter for
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 the blind or other physically handicapped
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
7 5.90 36 17.85 Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
8 6.65 40 19.45 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings San Marino
Country Conditions for Mailing San Marino
Customs Forms Required (123)
Prohibitions (130) First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
Albums of any kind (of photographs, postcards, postage International flat-rate envelopes:
stamps, etc.). PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Arms and weapons. Priority Mail International parcels:
Articles of platinum or gold; jewelry; and other valuable articles PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
unless sent as insured packages.
Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them. Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof.
Cartridge caps; cartridges. Weight Weight Weight
Clocks and supplies for clocks. not over not over not over
Coins; banknotes; securities payable to bearer circulating (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
abroad; and precious stones. However, Italian metal coins, 0.5 $38.95 24 $186.00 48 $298.00
banknotes and securities payable to bearer sent direct by 1 52.00 25 190.75 49 302.50
foreign banks to Italian banks for exchange or replacement 2 59.50 26 195.50 50 307.00
are permitted. 3 67.00 27 200.25 51 311.50
Compound medicaments and medicines. 4 74.50 28 205.00 52 316.00
Coral mounted in any way. 5 82.00 29 209.75 53 320.50
Ether and chloroform. 6 89.50 30 214.50 54 325.00
Exposed photographic and cinematographic films. 7 97.00 31 219.25 55 329.50
Footwear of any kind. 8 104.50 32 224.00 56 334.00
Haberdashery and sewn articles of any kind, including 9 112.00 33 228.75 57 338.50
trimmings and lace; handkerchiefs; scarves; shawls, 10 119.50 34 233.50 58 343.00
needlework including stockings and gloves; bonnets, caps, 11 124.25 35 238.25 59 347.50
and hats of any kind.
12 129.00 36 243.00 60 352.00
Hair and articles made of hair.
13 133.75 37 247.75 61 356.50
Human remains.
Leather goods. 14 138.50 38 252.50 62 361.00
Lighters and their parts, including lighter flints. 15 143.25 39 257.25 63 365.50
Live plants and animals. 16 148.00 40 262.00 64 370.00
Nutmeg, vanilla; sea salt, rock salt; saffron. 17 152.75 41 266.50 65 374.50
Perfumery goods of all kinds (except soap). 18 157.50 42 271.00 66 379.00
Playing cards of any kind. 19 162.25 43 275.50 67 383.50
Postage stamps in sealed or unsealed First-Class Mail 20 167.00 44 280.00 68 388.00
International shipments. 21 171.75 45 284.50 69 392.50
Radioactive materials. 22 176.50 46 289.00 70 397.00
Ribbons for typewriters. 23 181.25 47 293.50
Roasted or ground coffee and it substitutes; roasted chicory. Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Saccharine and all products containing saccharine.
Salted, smoked or otherwise prepared meats; fats; and lard. Insurance (215.5)
Tobacco.
Toys not made wholly of wood. Insured Amount Insured Amount
Treated skins and furs. not over Fee not over Fee
Weapons of any kind and spare parts for them. $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
Restrictions 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in 400 3.00
thereof, up to a maximum of
registered letters on condition that the package bears a 500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
completed Form 2976 and the addressee complies with the 600 5.00
Italian financial regulations. 700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Observations
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post Size Limits (216.5)
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
address and must be provided when the item is addressed Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
to a post office box. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be Maximum length: 46 inches
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Maximum width: 35 inches
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. Maximum height: 46 inches
3. First-Class Mail International shipments may not contain Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
dutiable articles.
4. Shipments containing books must bear a PS Form 2976 General Conditions for Mailing
(green label). See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
5. Many articles are subject to an import license or quantity Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
restrictions. Senders should ascertain from the addressee country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
before mailing whether the articles will be admitted or requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
whether the necessary documents, if required, are held. other conditions for mailing.
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San Marino International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Any kind of written PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
communications (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 including legal (green label).
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 documents,
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75 instruments, and
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60 manuscripts;
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45 computer data,
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30 including magnetic
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15 tapes, magnetic
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00 disks, punch cards,
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85 and recording
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70 tapes.
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40 Merchandise PS Form 2976-A, Customs
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25 samples without Declaration and Dispatch Note CP
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10 commercial value. 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95 Customs Declaration Envelope CP
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80 91.
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35 customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
19 101.40 43 193.80 Customs Declaration Envelope
20 105.25 44 197.65 CP 91. An invoice, in duplicate, is
21 109.10 45 201.50 required for all commercial
22 112.95 46 205.35 shipments regardless of value and
23 116.80 47 209.20 all personal shipments valued at
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. $300 or more. The invoices must be
either affixed to the outside of the
Express Mail International — Flat Rate parcel or enclosed in PS Form
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 2976-E with the customs
declaration.
Insurance (221.3)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Insured Amount Insured Amount Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum Notes:
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
1,500 4.80 shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 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 Express Mail
International shipments to San Marino.
4. An Express Mail 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
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $24.00 23 $91.50 45 $157.50 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 27.00 24 94.50 46 160.50
3 30.50 25 97.50 47 163.50 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 34.00 26 100.50 48 166.50 2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 37.50 27 103.50 49 169.50
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20.
6 40.50 28 106.50 50 172.50
7 43.50 29 109.50 51 175.50 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 46.50 30 112.50 52 178.50
9 49.50 31 115.50 53 181.50 Weight Weight Weight
10 52.50 32 118.50 54 184.50 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 55.50 33 121.50 55 187.50
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65
12 58.50 34 124.50 56 190.50
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30
13 61.50 35 127.50 57 193.50
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95
14 64.50 36 130.50 58 196.50
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
15 67.50 37 133.50 59 199.50
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
16 70.50 38 136.50 60 202.50
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
17 73.50 39 139.50 61 205.50
7 6.00 36 18.35
18 76.50 40 142.50 62 208.50
8 6.80 40 20.00
19 79.50 41 145.50 63 211.50
20 82.50 42 148.50 64 214.50 Packages (Small Packets)
21 85.50 43 151.50 65 217.50
22 88.50 44 154.50 66 220.50 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
Notes: 1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the 2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80
based on weight. (See 230.)
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate 7 6.20 36 18.55
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95 8 7.00 40 20.20
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 Size Limits
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
individual country, whichever is less.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Size Limits
See 236.2 Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320)
Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
for markings)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$50 $2.45
100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
200 4.30 $100 or fraction of insurance
300 5.25 coverage.
400 6.20
500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Sao Tome and Principe
Country Conditions for Mailing Sao Tome and Principe
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
No list furnished.
Not Available
Restrictions Express Mail International (220)
No list furnished.
Not Available
Observations
None Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Weight Weight Weight
Customs Forms Required (123) not over not over not over
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
International flat-rate envelopes: 1 $22.00 16 $88.60 31 $153.85
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 2 26.50 17 92.95 32 158.20
Priority Mail International parcels: 3 31.00 18 97.30 33 162.55
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 4 35.50 19 101.65 34 166.90
5 40.00 20 106.00 35 171.25
6 44.50 21 110.35 36 175.60
7 49.00 22 114.70 37 179.95
8 53.50 23 119.05 38 184.30
9 58.00 24 123.40 39 188.65
10 62.50 25 127.75 40 193.00
11 66.85 26 132.10 41 197.35
12 71.20 27 136.45 42 201.70
13 75.55 28 140.80 43 206.05
14 79.90 29 145.15 44 210.40
15 84.25 30 149.50
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 440 max. 7.15
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Letters: See 243.2 Available for registered mail and insured
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Saudi Arabia
Country Conditions for Mailing Saudi Arabia
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Arms, munitions, and war material. Weight Weight Weight
Books and prints contrary to the Islamic faith. not over not over not over
Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
and other valuable articles. 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
Perishable infectious biological substances. 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Radioactive materials. 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Restrictions 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
Medicines and medical products are not admissible, unless 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
accompanied by a medical prescription issued by a 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
competent authority. First-Class Mail International, small 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
packets, postal parcels, registered items, and Express Mail 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
International shipments are all subject to that documentation 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
requirement. 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
Recorded tapes (cassettes) are not admitted in Registered Mail. 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
Such items are admitted only in ordinary mail. 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
Observations 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
articles. 18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
23 396.00 47 663.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Saudi Arabia International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8 Notes:
1. All Express Mail International shipments to Saudi Arabia
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over should include complete addresses, in addition to post
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price office box numbers, and the telephone number of the
0.5 $25.95 24 $150.00 48 $276.00 addressee.
1 31.50 25 155.25 49 281.25 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
2 36.50 26 160.50 50 286.50 securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
3 41.50 27 165.75 51 291.75 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
4 46.50 28 171.00 52 297.00 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
5 51.50 29 176.25 53 302.25 International shipments to Saudi Arabia.
6 56.50 30 181.50 54 307.50
7 61.50 31 186.75 55 312.75 Reciprocal Service Name: Al Barid Al Mumtaz
8 66.50 32 192.00 56 318.00
9 71.50 33 197.25 57 323.25 Country Code: SA
10 76.50 34 202.50 58 328.50
11 81.75 35 207.75 59 333.75 Areas Served:
12 87.00 36 213.00 60 339.00
Abha Dawmat Al-Jundul Qaryat
13 92.25 37 218.25 61 344.25
14 97.50 38 223.50 62 349.50 Al Ahssa Dhahran (airport) Ras
15 102.75 39 228.75 63 354.75 Al Bukairieh Hafar al Batin Ras Tanourah
16 108.00 40 234.00 64 360.00 Al Khafji Ha’il Riyadh
17 113.25 41 239.25 65 365.25 Al Kharj Ir’Ir Safwa
18 118.50 42 244.50 66 370.50 Al Khobar Jeddah Sakkaka
19 123.75 43 249.75 Al Mozannab Jizan Seihat
20 129.00 44 255.00 Al Qoteif Jubayl Tabuk
21 134.25 45 260.25 Baha Jubayl Industrial Ta’if
22 139.50 46 265.50 Beljarshi Khamis Mushayt Unayzah
23 144.75 47 270.75 Bicha Mecca Yambu Maritime
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. Buraydah Medina Yanbu Industrial
Dammam Najran
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
Insurance (221.3)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1,500 4.80
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Business No form required. Endorse item
documents and clearly next to mailing label as
commercial papers. BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value (green label).
and computer data.
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Individual Country Listings Saudi Arabia
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $21.00 23 $115.30 45 $211.00 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 25.00 24 119.65 46 215.35
3 29.00 25 124.00 47 219.70 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 33.00 26 128.35 48 224.05 2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 37.00 27 132.70 49 228.40
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20.
6 41.35 28 137.05 50 232.75
7 45.70 29 141.40 51 237.10 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 50.05 30 145.75 52 241.45
9 54.40 31 150.10 53 245.80 Weight Weight Weight
10 58.75 32 154.45 54 250.15 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 63.10 33 158.80 55 254.50
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
12 67.45 34 163.15 56 258.85
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
13 71.80 35 167.50 57 263.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
14 76.15 36 171.85 58 267.55
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
15 80.50 37 176.20 59 271.90
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
16 84.85 38 180.55 60 276.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
17 89.20 39 184.90 61 280.60
7 5.70 36 17.65
18 93.55 40 189.25 62 284.95
8 6.45 40 19.25
19 97.90 41 193.60 63 289.30
20 102.25 42 197.95 64 293.65 Packages (Small Packets)
21 106.60 43 202.30 65 298.00
22 110.95 44 206.65 66 302.35 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
Notes: 1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the 2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
based on weight. (See 230.)
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate 7 5.90 36 17.85
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95 8 6.65 40 19.45
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 Size Limits
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
individual country, whichever is less.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Size Limits
See 236.2 Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320) NOT Available
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail only.
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Individual Country Listings Senegal
Country Conditions for Mailing Senegal
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Articles with markings, labels, or wrappings indicating falsely Weight Weight Weight
that they are of French origin. Articles using the “Red Cross” not over not over not over
or “Geneva Cross” as a trademark. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities of any kind 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
(manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and other 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
valuables. 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Weights and measures not of the metric system. 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Restrictions 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
The following articles are subject to special regulations on 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
importation: firearms and airguns; distilling apparatus; 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
saccharine and artificial flavors for beverages and 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
confectionery; phonograph records; Arabic books and 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
prints; and medicines. 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
Observations 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable articles 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
must be registered. 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
23 396.00 47 663.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Senegal International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40 International shipments to Senegal.
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10 Reciprocal Service Name: International High Speed
4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45 Mail
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15 Country Code: SN
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85 Areas Served: All
9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90
Weight Weight Weight
12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25 not over not over not over
13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95 1 $22.00 23 $119.05 45 $214.75
15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30 2 26.50 24 123.40 46 219.10
16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65 3 31.00 25 127.75 47 223.45
17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00 4 35.50 26 132.10 48 227.80
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35 5 40.00 27 136.45 49 232.15
19 125.90 43 254.30 6 44.50 28 140.80 50 236.50
20 131.25 44 259.65 7 49.00 29 145.15 51 240.85
21 136.60 45 265.00 8 53.50 30 149.50 52 245.20
22 141.95 46 270.35 9 58.00 31 153.85 53 249.55
23 147.30 47 275.70 10 62.50 32 158.20 54 253.90
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 11 66.85 33 162.55 55 258.25
12 71.20 34 166.90 56 262.60
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 13 75.55 35 171.25 57 266.95
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 14 79.90 36 175.60 58 271.30
15 84.25 37 179.95 59 275.65
Insurance (221.3) 16 88.60 38 184.30 60 280.00
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 17 92.95 39 188.65 61 284.35
shipments only 18 97.30 40 193.00 62 288.70
Insured Amount Insured Amount 19 101.65 41 197.35 63 293.05
not over Fee not over Fee 20 106.00 42 201.70 64 297.40
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 21 110.35 43 206.05 65 301.75
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 22 114.70 44 210.40 66 306.10
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. Notes:
1,500 4.80 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Required Customs based on weight. (See 230.)
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Correspondence, No form required. Endorse item
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
business papers, clearly next to mailing label as
and computer data. BUSINESS PAPERS. May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
commercial value. (green label). Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Merchandise or any PS Form 2976-A, Customs
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
item subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, individual country, whichever is less.
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. Size Limits
See 236.2
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Senegal
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25 coverage.
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 500 7.15 $936 max. $11.90
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Serbia, Republic of International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Serbia, Republic of
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Prohibitions (130) Weight Weight Weight
Weapons and ammunition by private individuals. not over not over not over
Cigarette paper. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold and 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
other valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
International parcels. 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries. 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Radioactive materials. 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
Yugoslav money. 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
Restrictions 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription or 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
need to use such articles. 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
Observations 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
1. Postal items addressed to natural persons of Yugoslav or 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
foreign nationality may contain personal travel articles, 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
articles for personal use, and for the use of members of a 17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
family (medicines and medical instruments, teaching 18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
material, and leisure material), and articles for the use of their 19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
household in quantities not intended for resale. Such articles 20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
shall be imported against payment of Customs duty and 21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
other fees. 22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
2. Items inherited abroad as well as articles provided for in 23 396.00 47 663.00
contracts concluded between States may be freely imported Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
in accordance with such contracts.
3. Items addressed to natural persons of Yugoslav or foreign Insurance (215.5)
nationality, the total equivalent value of which in dinars does
not exceed 30 United States of America dollars (USD), are Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
exempted from Customs duty; items the total equivalent
value of which exceeds 30 United States dollars do not enjoy $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
this privilege. insurance coverage above $800,
4. Natural persons of Yugoslav nationality exercising a 300 2.00
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
profession are entitled to import articles serving to exercise thereof, up to a maximum of
that profession (equipment, reproduction material, and spare 500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
parts); importation will be subject to special conditions. 600 5.00
5. The sender is required to show clearly on the Customs 700 6.00
declaration the special entitlement to import items 800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
containing articles imported under special conditions and
regulations. Failing this, the addressee will be required to Size Limits (216.5)
produce proof before delivery. An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
6. The value restriction does not apply to certain articles sent to and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
persons who are entitled under special rules and conditions Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
to import certain articles or to items containing articles The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
inherited abroad. 9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
7. International mail service to the province of Kosovo is approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
currently under the administrative supervision of an interim Maximum length: 46 inches
United Nations (U.N.) mission. To ensure proper handling Maximum width: 35 inches
and transmission of postal items to Kosovo, the following Maximum height: 46 inches
addressing format must be used: Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Name of Intended Recipient
Street Address General Conditions for Mailing
City or Town Name See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
KOSOVO (UNMIK) Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
(Note: The acronym UNMIK stands for United Nations country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
Mission in Kosovo.) requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Individual Country Listings Serbia, Republic of
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 International shipments to the Republic of Serbia.
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75 2. Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60 or by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45 need to use such medicines.
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15 Reciprocal Service Name: Courier EMS
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85 Country Code: RS
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55 Areas Served:
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25 City Postal Code
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10 Belgrade 11000, 11030, 11050, 11060,
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95 11070, 11080, 11090
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80 Cacak 32000
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 Kragujevac 34000
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 Kraljevo 36000
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35 Krusevac 37000
19 101.40 43 193.80 Leskovac 16000
20 105.25 44 197.65 Nis 18000
21 109.10 45 201.50 Novi Sad 21000
22 112.95 46 205.35 Pancevo 26000
23 116.80 47 209.20 12000
Pozarevac
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Sabac 15000
Express Mail International — Flat Rate Sombor 25000
Sremska Mitrovica 22000
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 24000
Subotica
Insurance (221.3) Svetozarevo 35000
Available for Express Mail International merchandise Titivo Uzice 31000
shipments only Valjevo 14000
Vranje 17000
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee Zajecar 19000
Zrenjanin 23000
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1,500 4.80
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
computer data, and (green label). Endorse item clearly
advertising material. next to mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. A commercial invoice must
be enclosed in each item.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Serbia, Republic of International Mail Manual
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $24.00 25 $97.50 49 $169.50 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 27.00 26 100.50 50 172.50
3 30.50 27 103.50 51 175.50 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 34.00 28 106.50 52 178.50 2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 37.50 29 109.50 53 181.50
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20.
6 40.50 30 112.50 54 184.50
7 43.50 31 115.50 55 187.50 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 46.50 32 118.50 56 190.50
9 49.50 33 121.50 57 193.50 Weight Weight Weight
10 52.50 34 124.50 58 196.50 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 55.50 35 127.50 59 199.50
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65
12 58.50 36 130.50 60 202.50
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30
13 61.50 37 133.50 61 205.50
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95
14 64.50 38 136.50 62 208.50
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
15 67.50 39 139.50 63 211.50
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
16 70.50 40 142.50 64 214.50
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
17 73.50 41 145.50 65 217.50
7 6.00 36 18.35
18 76.50 42 148.50 66 220.50
8 6.80 40 20.00
19 79.50 43 151.50 67 223.50
20 82.50 44 154.50 68 226.50 Packages (Small Packets)
21 85.50 45 157.50 69 229.50
22 88.50 46 160.50 70 232.50 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
23 91.50 47 163.50 (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
24 94.50 48 166.50
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
Notes: 3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the 4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10
based on weight. (See 230.)
7 6.20 36 18.55
8 7.00 40 20.20
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail Size Limits
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs. Postcards: See 243.1
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 Letters: See 243.2
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Size Limits
See 236.2 Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Serbia, Republic of
Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320)
Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
for markings)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$50 $2.45
100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
200 4.30 $100 or fraction of insurance
300 5.25 coverage.
400 6.20
500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
Note: Priority Mail International insurance coverage is not
available to the province of Kosovo. Only ordinary
(uninsured) parcels may be sent to addressees in Kosovo.
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
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Seychelles International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Seychelles
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Arms and weapons except under license. Weight Weight Weight
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities not over not over not over
payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold and silver, (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
valuable articles. 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Radioactive materials. 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Restrictions 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
No list furnished. 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
Observations 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
None 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
23 396.00 47 663.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Seychelles
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7 Notes:
1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over shipments.
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05 securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10 International shipments to the Seychelles.
4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80 Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Seychelles
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50 Country Code: SC
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85
9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20 Areas Served:
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55 All locations. Streets have no name and houses have no
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90 number except in Victoria. It is common for addresses to
12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25 consist of only the names of the addressee, district, island,
13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60 and country. If the addressee has a private box, it would be
14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95 best to use it, but the item can be delivered without it.
15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30
16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00
Weight Weight Weight
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35 not over not over not over
19 125.90 43 254.30 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
20 131.25 44 259.65 1 $22.00 25 $127.75 49 $232.15
21 136.60 45 265.00 2 26.50 26 132.10 50 236.50
22 141.95 46 270.35 3 31.00 27 136.45 51 240.85
23 147.30 47 275.70 4 35.50 28 140.80 52 245.20
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 5 40.00 29 145.15 53 249.55
6 44.50 30 149.50 54 253.90
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 7 49.00 31 153.85 55 258.25
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 8 53.50 32 158.20 56 262.60
9 58.00 33 162.55 57 266.95
Insurance (221.3) 10 62.50 34 166.90 58 271.30
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 11 66.85 35 171.25 59 275.65
shipments only 12 71.20 36 175.60 60 280.00
Insured Amount Insured Amount 13 75.55 37 179.95 61 284.35
not over Fee not over Fee 14 79.90 38 184.30 62 288.70
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 15 84.25 39 188.65 63 293.05
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 16 88.60 40 193.00 64 297.40
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum 17 92.95 41 197.35 65 301.75
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. 18 97.30 42 201.70 66 306.10
1,500 4.80 19 101.65 43 206.05 67 310.45
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 20 106.00 44 210.40 68 314.80
21 110.35 45 214.75 69 319.15
Required Customs 22 114.70 46 219.10 70 323.50
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 23 119.05 47 223.45
24 123.40 48 227.80
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
Notes:
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
next to mailing label as BUSINESS nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
PAPERS. 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 based on weight. (See 230.)
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label). Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Customs Declaration Envelope Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
CP 91. Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Size Limits (223.2) permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Maximum length: 36 inches individual country, whichever is less.
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available Size Limits
See 236.2
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Seychelles International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
not over not over not over Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for registered mail only.
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Sierra Leone
Country Conditions for Mailing Sierra Leone
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Banknotes, checks, and securities of any kind payable to
bearer in ordinary and registered First-Class Mail
Not Available
International items.
Brushes of all kinds made in Japan other than nylon
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7
toothbrushes. Weight Weight Weight
Distilling apparatus. not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Postage stamps, whether used or not, except in registered
First-Class Mail International shipments. 0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05
West African paper currency. 1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10
Restrictions 4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45
Arms and munitions require a license from the Governor.
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80
Coins or precious metal sent in registered First-Class Mail
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15
International shipments may not exceed L5 in value.
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85
Observations 9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20
None
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90
Customs Forms Required (123) 12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60
International flat-rate envelopes: 14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30
Priority Mail International parcels: 16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35
19 125.90 43 254.30
20 131.25 44 259.65
21 136.60 45 265.00
22 141.95 46 270.35
23 147.30 47 275.70
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
Insurance (221.3)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1,500 4.80
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
computer data, and (green label). Endorse item clearly
advertising material. next to mailing label as BUSINESS
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
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Sierra Leone International Mail Manual
Size Limits (223.2) Note:
Maximum length: 36 inches Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
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:
Bo
Freetown
Kenema
Kono
Makeni
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
1 $22.00 23 $119.05 45 $214.75
2 26.50 24 123.40 46 219.10
3 31.00 25 127.75 47 223.45
4 35.50 26 132.10 48 227.80
5 40.00 27 136.45 49 232.15
6 44.50 28 140.80 50 236.50
7 49.00 29 145.15 51 240.85
8 53.50 30 149.50 52 245.20
9 58.00 31 153.85 53 249.55
10 62.50 32 158.20 54 253.90
11 66.85 33 162.55 55 258.25
12 71.20 34 166.90 56 262.60
13 75.55 35 171.25 57 266.95
14 79.90 36 175.60 58 271.30
15 84.25 37 179.95 59 275.65
16 88.60 38 184.30 60 280.00
17 92.95 39 188.65 61 284.35
18 97.30 40 193.00 62 288.70
19 101.65 41 197.35 63 293.05
20 106.00 42 201.70 64 297.40
21 110.35 43 206.05 65 301.75
22 114.70 44 210.40 66 306.10
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Sierra Leone
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over Use MO Form MP1
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
Available for First-Class Mail International,
7 5.70 36 17.65
including postcards, and matter for
8 6.45 40 19.25
the blind or other physically handicapped
Packages (Small Packets) persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 Available for registered mail only.
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Singapore International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Singapore
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3
Advertisements for charms, amulets and talismans. Weight Weight Weight
Arms and firearms and parts thereof. not over not over not over
Bullion of a value higher than $50 Singapore dollars (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Butane gas lighters and refills therefor. 0.5 $38.95 24 $186.00 48 $298.00
Coins except coins for purposes of ornament; banknotes; 1 52.00 25 190.75 49 302.50
currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities payable to 2 59.50 26 195.50 50 307.00
bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. 3 67.00 27 200.25 51 311.50
However, unmounted precious stones may be sent in 4 74.50 28 205.00 52 316.00
registered First-Class Mail International shipments if 5 82.00 29 209.75 53 320.50
authorization is obtained from the Postmaster General of 6 89.50 30 214.50 54 325.00
Singapore. 7 97.00 31 219.25 55 329.50
Lotteries and advertisements concerning lotteries. 8 104.50 32 224.00 56 334.00
9 112.00 33 228.75 57 338.50
Restrictions 10 119.50 34 233.50 58 343.00
Meat or meat products including animal by-products require an 11 124.25 35 238.25 59 347.50
import permit issued by Director of Primary Production, 12 129.00 36 243.00 60 352.00
Singapore, and these articles must be addressed to the 13 133.75 37 247.75 61 356.50
addressee care of the above Director. 14 138.50 38 252.50 62 361.00
15 143.25 39 257.25 63 365.50
Observations 16 148.00 40 262.00 64 370.00
Many types of merchandise require import licenses that 17 152.75 41 266.50 65 374.50
addressees must obtain from the authorities of Singapore. 18 157.50 42 271.00 66 379.00
Senders should be assured before mailing that the 19 162.25 43 275.50 67 383.50
addressees can obtain licenses if needed. 20 167.00 44 280.00 68 388.00
21 171.75 45 284.50 69 392.50
Customs Forms Required (123) 22 176.50 46 289.00 70 397.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 23 181.25 47 293.50
International flat-rate envelopes: Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels: Insurance (215.5)
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Singapore
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6 Notes:
1. Unprocessed film is prohibited.
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
0.5 $25.95 24 $140.75 48 $266.75 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
1 28.50 25 146.00 49 272.00 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
2 32.25 26 151.25 50 277.25 International shipments to Singapore.
3 36.00 27 156.50 51 282.50
4 39.75 28 161.75 52 287.75 Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost
5 43.50 29 167.00 53 293.00
6 48.25 30 172.25 54 298.25 Country Code: SG
7 53.00 31 177.50 55 303.50
8 57.75 32 182.75 56 308.75 Areas Served:
9 62.50 33 188.00 57 314.00 All, including Sentosa Island, but excluding all other offshore
10 67.25 34 193.25 58 319.25 islands.
11 72.50 35 198.50 59 324.50
12 77.75 36 203.75 60 329.75 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
13 83.00 37 209.00 61 335.00
Weight Weight Weight
14 88.25 38 214.25 62 340.25 not over not over not over
15 93.50 39 219.50 63 345.50 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
16 98.75 40 224.75 64 350.75 1 $23.00 23 $128.75 45 $238.75
17 104.00 41 230.00 65 356.00 2 27.25 24 133.75 46 243.75
18 109.25 42 235.25 66 361.25 3 31.50 25 138.75 47 248.75
19 114.50 43 240.50 4 35.75 26 143.75 48 253.75
20 119.75 44 245.75 5 40.00 27 148.75 49 258.75
21 125.00 45 251.00 6 44.75 28 153.75 50 263.75
22 130.25 46 256.25 7 49.50 29 158.75 51 268.75
23 135.50 47 261.50 8 54.25 30 163.75 52 273.75
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 9 59.00 31 168.75 53 278.75
10 63.75 32 173.75 54 283.75
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 11 68.75 33 178.75 55 288.75
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 12 73.75 34 183.75 56 293.75
13 78.75 35 188.75 57 298.75
Insurance (221.3) 14 83.75 36 193.75 58 303.75
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 15 88.75 37 198.75 59 308.75
shipments only 16 93.75 38 203.75 60 313.75
Insured Amount Insured Amount 17 98.75 39 208.75 61 318.75
not over Fee not over Fee 18 103.75 40 213.75 62 323.75
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 19 108.75 41 218.75 63 328.75
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 20 113.75 42 223.75 64 333.75
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum 21 118.75 43 228.75 65 338.75
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. 22 123.75 44 233.75 66 343.75
1,500 4.80 Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
Required Customs nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Business No form required. Endorse item
correspondence, clearly next to mailing label as Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
commercial papers, BUSINESS PAPERS.
and documents. Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label). Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Customs Declaration Envelope individual country, whichever is less.
CP 91.
Size Limits
Size Limits (223.2) See 236.2
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): Available
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Singapore International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35 Add $0.95 for each additional
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price $100 or fraction of insurance
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25 coverage.
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 500 7.15 $5,000 max. $49.90
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
7 5.70 36 17.65
8 6.45 40 19.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
Packages (Small Packets) NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for First-Class Mail International,
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 including postcards, and matter for
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 the blind or other physically handicapped
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Size Limits Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards: See 243.1 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Slovak Republic
Country Conditions for Mailing Slovak Republic
(Slovakia)
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Chain letter items. Weight Weight Weight
Publications, drawings, photographs, records, sheets of music, not over not over not over
etc., contrary to the State public order. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Perishable infectious substances. 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
Perishable noninfectious substances. 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Radioactive materials. 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Restrictions 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
Coins; paper money; securities and other paper values of any 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
kind; as well as savings-bank booklets; and unmanufactured 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
gold, silver, and platinum may be imported only by 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
authorization of the State Bank. 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
Gift shipments must be sent by private individuals. Those sent 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
by commercial firms are not admitted. 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
Import permits are required for gift shipments exceeding three 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
per year for one addressee, or for any parcel exceeding 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
3,000 Slovak Republic crowns in value. Permits may be 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
issued to addressees or withheld at the discretion of the 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
customs authorities after the shipment arrives. 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
possession of an import permit granted by the Slovak 17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
Republic health authorities. 18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
Philatelic articles and stamps exchanged between member 19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
philatelists must not exceed 1,000 Slovak Republic crowns 20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
in any calendar year. Gift packages containing philatelic 21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment cannot 22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
exceed a total of 100 stamps or philatelic articles and 23 396.00 47 663.00
100 Slovak Republic crowns in value. Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Observations Insurance (215.5)
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post
Insured Amount Insured Amount
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee not over Fee not over Fee
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
address and must be provided when the item is addressed 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
to a post office box. 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
2. Import licenses and quantity restrictions are applicable for 400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
many articles sent to the Slovak Republic. Therefore, 500 4.00
thereof, up to a maximum of
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
whether the contents are permitted and whether the 700 6.00
necessary documents are held. 800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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.
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
When the total exceeds 2,000 Slovak Republic crowns, the
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
addressee must provide a gift certificate authenticated by an
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
authorized agent in that country. Slovak Republic customs
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
decides the value of the contents on the basis of internal
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
prices of identical articles.
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
4. Articles imported in postal items are exempt from customs
Maximum length: 46 inches
duties if their total value does not exceed 300 Slovak
Maximum width: 35 inches
Republic crowns.
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes:
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Guide, for information about areas served in the destination
Priority Mail International parcels:
country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and
other conditions for mailing.
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Slovak Republic International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Notes:
1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 International shipments to the Slovak Republic.
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75 2. An Express Mail shipment may be addressed to a street
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60 address or to a post office box. A local telephone number for
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45 the addressee should be provided when the item is
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30 addressed to a street address and must be provided when
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15 the item is addressed to a post office box.
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85 Reciprocal Service Name: Zrychlena Posta/EMS
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55 Country Code: SK
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25 Areas Served: All
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80
Weight Weight Weight
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 not over not over not over
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35 1 $24.00 23 $91.50 45 $157.50
19 101.40 43 193.80 2 27.00 24 94.50 46 160.50
20 105.25 44 197.65 3 30.50 25 97.50 47 163.50
21 109.10 45 201.50 4 34.00 26 100.50 48 166.50
22 112.95 46 205.35 5 37.50 27 103.50 49 169.50
23 116.80 47 209.20 6 40.50 28 106.50 50 172.50
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 7 43.50 29 109.50 51 175.50
8 46.50 30 112.50 52 178.50
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 9 49.50 31 115.50 53 181.50
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 10 52.50 32 118.50 54 184.50
11 55.50 33 121.50 55 187.50
Insurance (221.3) 12 58.50 34 124.50 56 190.50
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 13 61.50 35 127.50 57 193.50
shipments only 14 64.50 36 130.50 58 196.50
Insured Amount 15 67.50 37 133.50 59 199.50
not over Fee 16 70.50 38 136.50 60 202.50
$100 No Fee 17 73.50 39 139.50 61 205.50
200 $0.75 18 76.50 40 142.50 62 208.50
500 2.10 19 79.50 41 145.50 63 211.50
650 max. 3.45 20 82.50 42 148.50 64 214.50
21 85.50 43 151.50 65 217.50
Required Customs 22 88.50 44 154.50 66 220.50
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Notes:
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
next to mailing label as BUSINESS based on weight. (See 230.)
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
commercial value. (green label). May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Customs Declaration Envelope
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
CP 91.
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches Size Limits
See 236.2
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Slovak Republic
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60 600 8.10
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25 650 max. 9.05
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 including postcards, and matter for
7 6.20 36 18.55 the blind or other physically handicapped
8 7.00 40 20.20 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Size Limits Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Postcards: See 243.1 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4 Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Contents Country Index
Slovenia International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing
Slovenia - Thailand
Slovenia
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
No list furnished. Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Restrictions (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
No list furnished. 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Observations 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
No list furnished. 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
23 396.00 47 663.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Slovenia
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 International shipments to Slovenia.
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60 Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30 Country Code: SI
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00 Areas Served: All
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55
Weight Weight Weight
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40 not over not over not over
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10 1 $24.00 23 $91.50 45 $157.50
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95 2 27.00 24 94.50 46 160.50
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80 3 30.50 25 97.50 47 163.50
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 4 34.00 26 100.50 48 166.50
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 5 37.50 27 103.50 49 169.50
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35 6 40.50 28 106.50 50 172.50
19 101.40 43 193.80 7 43.50 29 109.50 51 175.50
20 105.25 44 197.65 8 46.50 30 112.50 52 178.50
21 109.10 45 201.50 9 49.50 31 115.50 53 181.50
22 112.95 46 205.35 10 52.50 32 118.50 54 184.50
23 116.80 47 209.20 11 55.50 33 121.50 55 187.50
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 12 58.50 34 124.50 56 190.50
13 61.50 35 127.50 57 193.50
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 14 64.50 36 130.50 58 196.50
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 15 67.50 37 133.50 59 199.50
16 70.50 38 136.50 60 202.50
Insurance (221.3) 17 73.50 39 139.50 61 205.50
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 18 76.50 40 142.50 62 208.50
shipments only 19 79.50 41 145.50 63 211.50
Insured Amount 20 82.50 42 148.50 64 214.50
not over Fee 21 85.50 43 151.50 65 217.50
$100 No Fee 22 88.50 44 154.50 66 220.50
200 $0.75 Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
500 2.10 Notes:
650 max. 3.45 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
Required Customs 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement based on weight. (See 230.)
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
next to mailing label as BUSINESS May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
PAPERS. International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
commercial value. (green label). the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
items subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note individual country, whichever is less.
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope Size Limits
CP 91. A commercial invoice must See 236.2
be enclosed in each item.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Slovenia International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60 600 8.10
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25 650 max. 9.05
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 including postcards, and matter for
7 6.20 36 18.55 the blind or other physically handicapped
8 7.00 40 20.20 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Letters: See 243.2 Available for registered mail and insured
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Solomon Islands
Country Conditions for Mailing Solomon Islands
(Includes Santa Cruz Islands)
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
No list furnished.
Not Available
Restrictions
Used clothing must be accompanied by a health certificate
issued by the official health authorities.
Observations
None
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Solomon Islands International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $140.75 48 $266.75 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 28.50 25 146.00 49 272.00 International shipments to the Solomon Islands.
2 32.25 26 151.25 50 277.25
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
3 36.00 27 156.50 51 282.50
4 39.75 28 161.75 52 287.75 Country Code: SB
5 43.50 29 167.00 53 293.00
6 48.25 30 172.25 54 298.25 Areas Served: All
7 53.00 31 177.50 55 303.50
8 57.75 32 182.75 56 308.75
9 62.50 33 188.00 57 314.00
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
10 67.25 34 193.25 58 319.25 Weight Weight Weight
11 72.50 35 198.50 59 324.50 not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
12 77.75 36 203.75 60 329.75
13 83.00 37 209.00 61 335.00 1 $23.00 16 $93.75 31 $168.75
14 88.25 38 214.25 62 340.25 2 27.25 17 98.75 32 173.75
15 93.50 39 219.50 63 345.50 3 31.50 18 103.75 33 178.75
16 98.75 40 224.75 64 350.75 4 35.75 19 108.75 34 183.75
17 104.00 41 230.00 65 356.00 5 40.00 20 113.75 35 188.75
18 109.25 42 235.25 66 361.25 6 44.75 21 118.75 36 193.75
19 114.50 43 240.50 7 49.50 22 123.75 37 198.75
20 119.75 44 245.75 8 54.25 23 128.75 38 203.75
21 125.00 45 251.00 9 59.00 24 133.75 39 208.75
22 130.25 46 256.25 10 63.75 25 138.75 40 213.75
23 135.50 47 261.50 11 68.75 26 143.75 41 218.75
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 12 73.75 27 148.75 42 223.75
13 78.75 28 153.75 43 228.75
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 14 83.75 29 158.75 44 233.75
15 88.75 30 163.75
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Insurance (221.3) Notes:
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
shipments only nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Insured Amount Insured Amount based on weight. (See 230.)
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
500 2.10
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
1,500 4.80 International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Required Customs the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 individual country, whichever is less.
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly Size Limits
next to mailing label as BUSINESS See 236.2
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value (green label).
and not subject to
customs duty.
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Individual Country Listings Solomon Islands
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
not over not over not over Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for registered mail only.
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Somalia International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Somalia
All mail services are suspended. Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Prohibitions (130) Not Available
Arms and weapons except under license.
Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to
Express Mail International (220)
bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver Not Available
(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other
valuable articles, unless they are sent in registered Priority Mail International (230)
First-Class Mail International.
Lottery tickets and advertisements. Not Available
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for small arms and
artillery fuses. First-Class Mail International (240)
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Not Available
Radioactive materials.
Extra Services
Restrictions Not Available
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.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Individual Country Listings South Africa
Country Conditions for Mailing South Africa
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Articles relating to lotteries. Weight Weight Weight
Charged butane gas lighters and refills. not over not over not over
Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand in weight. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Diamonds or precious stones except in registered First-Class 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
Mail International shipments. 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
Honey. 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
Prison-made articles. 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
Restrictions 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
None 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
Observations 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
1. Import licenses are required for many types of goods. 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
2. Licenses are not required for bona fide gifts not exceeding 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
R 200 (Rand) in value. 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
admitted only in Registered Mail. 17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
23 396.00 47 663.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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South Africa International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7 Return Receipt Service (221.4): Available
Weight Weight Weight Notes:
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price 1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10
International shipments to South Africa.
4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45
2. Items will be accepted and delivered to private post office
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80
boxes; however, it is preferred that items be addressed to
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15
street addresses.
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85 Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail
9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55 Country Code: ZA
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90
12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25 Areas Served:
13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60 Bloemfontein
14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95 Capetown
15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30
Durban
16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65
East London
17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35
Germiston
19 125.90 43 254.30 Johannesburg
20 131.25 44 259.65 Kimberly
21 136.60 45 265.00 Port Elizabeth
22 141.95 46 270.35 Pretoria
23 147.30 47 275.70 Randsburg (Postal Codes 2125
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. and 2194 within the delivery
area for Johannesburg)
Express Mail International — Flat Rate Sandton City (Postal Codes 2146
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 and 2199)
Insurance (221.3)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1,500 4.80
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Business No form required. Endorse item
documents, clearly next to mailing label as
business letters, BUSINESS PAPERS.
and commercial
papers.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value, (green label).
microfilm,
microfiche, and
private letters.
Merchandise, PS Form 2976-A, Customs
advertising Declaration and Dispatch Note
materials, and all CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
articles subject to Customs Declaration Envelope
customs duty. CP 91. Identify contents completely
and state whether an import license,
if required, is attached.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
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Individual Country Listings South Africa
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $22.00 23 $119.05 45 $214.75 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 26.50 24 123.40 46 219.10
3 31.00 25 127.75 47 223.45 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 35.50 26 132.10 48 227.80 2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 40.00 27 136.45 49 232.15
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20.
6 44.50 28 140.80 50 236.50
7 49.00 29 145.15 51 240.85 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 53.50 30 149.50 52 245.20
9 58.00 31 153.85 53 249.55 Weight Weight Weight
10 62.50 32 158.20 54 253.90 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 66.85 33 162.55 55 258.25
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
12 71.20 34 166.90 56 262.60
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
13 75.55 35 171.25 57 266.95
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
14 79.90 36 175.60 58 271.30
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
15 84.25 37 179.95 59 275.65
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
16 88.60 38 184.30 60 280.00
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
17 92.95 39 188.65 61 284.35
7 5.70 36 17.65
18 97.30 40 193.00 62 288.70
8 6.45 40 19.25
19 101.65 41 197.35 63 293.05
20 106.00 42 201.70 64 297.40 Packages (Small Packets)
21 110.35 43 206.05 65 301.75
22 114.70 44 210.40 66 306.10 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
Notes: 1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the 2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
based on weight. (See 230.)
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate 7 5.90 36 17.85
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95 8 6.65 40 19.45
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 Size Limits
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
individual country, whichever is less.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Size Limits
See 236.2 Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320) NOT Available
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail only.
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Individual Country Listings Spain
Country Conditions for Mailing Spain
(Includes Canary Islands)
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
Arms; ammunition; weapons; parts and components of Weight Weight Weight
weapons; and other related equipment. not over not over not over
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 0.5 $38.95 24 $211.00 48 $339.00
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 1 62.00 25 216.50 49 344.00
valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail International 2 70.00 26 222.00 50 349.00
parcels. 3 78.00 27 227.50 51 354.00
Foodstuffs containing saccharine in any amount. 4 86.00 28 233.00 52 359.00
Human remains. 5 94.00 29 238.50 53 364.00
Live plants and animals. 6 102.00 30 244.00 54 369.00
Perishable infectious biological substances. 7 110.00 31 249.50 55 374.00
Playing cards. 8 118.00 32 255.00 56 379.00
Radioactive materials. 9 126.00 33 260.50 57 384.00
Tobacco (admitted only to the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and 10 134.00 34 266.00 58 389.00
Melilla). 11 139.50 35 271.50 59 394.00
12 145.00 36 277.00 60 399.00
Restrictions 13 150.50 37 282.50 61 404.00
Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of 14 156.00 38 288.00 62 409.00
disinfection. 15 161.50 39 293.50 63 414.00
16 167.00 40 299.00 64 419.00
Observations 17 172.50 41 304.00 65 424.00
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 18 178.00 42 309.00 66 429.00
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 19 183.50 43 314.00 67 434.00
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 20 189.00 44 319.00 68 439.00
address and must be provided when the item is addressed 21 194.50 45 324.00 69 444.00
to a post office box. 22 200.00 46 329.00 70 449.00
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 23 205.50 47 334.00
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Insurance (215.5)
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.
Insured Amount Insured Amount
3. Parcel service to the Canary Islands extends to the following not over Fee not over Fee
offices only: $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
Agaete La Cuesta San Mateo 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
Arrecife La Laguna San Miguel 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
Arucas La Orotava Santa Brigida 400 3.00
thereof, up to a maximum of
Galdar Las Palmas Santa Cruz de la 500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
Garachico Los Llanos Palma 600 5.00
Granadilla Moya Santa Cruz de 700 6.00
Gran Tarajal Puerto Cabras Tenerife 800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Guia Puerto de la Cruz San Sebastian de la
Guia de Isora Puerto Luz Gomera Size Limits (216.5)
Guimar Realejo Alto Tacoronte An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
Haria San Andres y Tazacorte and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Hermigua Suaces Telde Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
Icod San Bartolome Teror The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
Ingenio Tirajana Valverde del Hierro 9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
La Antigua approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Customs Forms Required (123) Maximum height: 46 inches
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) General Conditions for Mailing
Priority Mail International parcels: See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 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.
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Spain International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 International shipments to Spain.
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60 Reciprocal Service Name: Postal Express
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30 Country Code: ES
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00 Areas Served:
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85 Entire country, including Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, and
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70 Andorra.
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25
Weight Weight Weight
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10 not over not over not over
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80 1 $24.00 16 $70.50 31 $115.50
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 2 27.00 17 73.50 32 118.50
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 3 30.50 18 76.50 33 121.50
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35 4 34.00 19 79.50 34 124.50
19 101.40 43 193.80 5 37.50 20 82.50 35 127.50
20 105.25 44 197.65 6 40.50 21 85.50 36 130.50
21 109.10 45 201.50 7 43.50 22 88.50 37 133.50
22 112.95 46 205.35 8 46.50 23 91.50 38 136.50
23 116.80 47 209.20 9 49.50 24 94.50 39 139.50
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 10 52.50 25 97.50 40 142.50
11 55.50 26 100.50 41 145.50
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 12 58.50 27 103.50 42 148.50
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 13 61.50 28 106.50 43 151.50
14 64.50 29 109.50 44 154.50
Insurance (221.3) 15 67.50 30 112.50
Available for Express Mail International merchandise Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
shipments only
Notes:
Insured Amount 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
not over Fee nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
$100 No Fee 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
200 $0.75 based on weight. (See 230.)
500 2.10
650 max. 3.45 Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
Required Customs May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Business No form required. Endorse item Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
correspondence, clearly next to mailing label as Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
commercial papers, BUSINESS PAPERS. the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
and documents.
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 individual country, whichever is less.
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value, (green label).
microfilm,
Size Limits
See 236.2
microfiche, and
private letters.
Merchandise, PS Form 2976-A, Customs
advertising Declaration and Dispatch Note
materials, and all CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
articles subject to Customs Declaration Envelope
customs duty. CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Individual Country Listings Spain
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60 600 8.10
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25 650 max. 9.05
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 including postcards, and matter for
7 6.20 36 18.55 the blind or other physically handicapped
8 7.00 40 20.20 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Size Limits Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Postcards: See 243.1 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4 Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Sri Lanka International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Sri Lanka
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
Coffee products. Weight Weight Weight
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s not over not over not over
checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 0.5 $38.95 24 $241.00 48 $409.00
valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail 1 58.50 25 248.25 49 415.50
International parcels. 2 67.50 26 255.50 50 422.00
Fish products—tinned or canned. 3 76.50 27 262.75 51 428.50
Leather goods (handbags, sports goods (volleyballs, footballs, 4 85.50 28 270.00 52 435.00
etc.)). 5 94.50 29 277.25 53 441.50
Most foodstuffs and grains (sugar, flour, fruits, and oils). 6 103.50 30 284.50 54 448.00
Paper and writing products (envelopes, ink, pencils, pens, 7 112.50 31 291.75 55 454.50
erasers, chalk, etc.). 8 121.50 32 299.00 56 461.00
Radios; tape recording machines and parts thereof. 9 130.50 33 306.25 57 467.50
Textile, apparel, haberdashery, perfume, and cosmetics. 10 139.50 34 313.50 58 474.00
Tobacco products. 11 146.75 35 320.75 59 480.50
12 154.00 36 328.00 60 487.00
Restrictions 13 161.25 37 335.25 61 493.50
No list furnished. 14 168.50 38 342.50 62 500.00
15 175.75 39 349.75 63 506.50
Observations 16 183.00 40 357.00 64 513.00
1. Imports into Sri Lanka are restricted not by name but by 17 190.25 41 363.50 65 519.50
value and quantity. Any person is eligible to receive gifts 18 197.50 42 370.00 66 526.00
other than sarees, suitings, textile, flowers, and flower plants 19 204.75 43 376.50 67 532.50
subject to the following provisions: 20 212.00 44 383.00 68 539.00
a. Import does not involve any remittance abroad. 21 219.25 45 389.50 69 545.50
b. Goods are imported bona-fide for personal use. 22 226.50 46 396.00 70 552.00
c. Goods are not in a commercial quantity and not for 23 233.75 47 402.50
resale. Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
d. Import does not involve any abuse of import
regulations. Insurance (215.5)
2. A license, to be obtained by the addressee in advance, is
Insured Amount Insured Amount
required for most goods imported by mail. Therefore, not over Fee not over Fee
senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
whether the necessary documents are held. 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
3. No license/import permit is required for bona fide gift 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
shipments (excluding saris, clothing or textiles) provided that 400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
the value of the shipment including postage and fees, does 500 4.00
thereof, up to a maximum of
not exceed R 250 (rupees). $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes: Size Limits (216.5)
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
Priority Mail International parcels: and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Sri Lanka
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $140.75 48 $266.75 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 28.50 25 146.00 49 272.00 International shipments to Sri Lanka.
2 32.25 26 151.25 50 277.25
3 36.00 27 156.50 51 282.50 Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
4 39.75 28 161.75 52 287.75
5 43.50 29 167.00 53 293.00 Country Code: LK
6 48.25 30 172.25 54 298.25
7 53.00 31 177.50 55 303.50 Areas Served: All
8 57.75 32 182.75 56 308.75
9 62.50 33 188.00 57 314.00 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
10 67.25 34 193.25 58 319.25
Weight Weight Weight
11 72.50 35 198.50 59 324.50 not over not over not over
12 77.75 36 203.75 60 329.75 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
13 83.00 37 209.00 61 335.00 1 $23.00 23 $128.75 45 $238.75
14 88.25 38 214.25 62 340.25 2 27.25 24 133.75 46 243.75
15 93.50 39 219.50 63 345.50 3 31.50 25 138.75 47 248.75
16 98.75 40 224.75 64 350.75 4 35.75 26 143.75 48 253.75
17 104.00 41 230.00 65 356.00 5 40.00 27 148.75 49 258.75
18 109.25 42 235.25 66 361.25 6 44.75 28 153.75 50 263.75
19 114.50 43 240.50 7 49.50 29 158.75 51 268.75
20 119.75 44 245.75 8 54.25 30 163.75 52 273.75
21 125.00 45 251.00 9 59.00 31 168.75 53 278.75
22 130.25 46 256.25 10 63.75 32 173.75 54 283.75
23 135.50 47 261.50 11 68.75 33 178.75 55 288.75
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 12 73.75 34 183.75 56 293.75
13 78.75 35 188.75 57 298.75
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 14 83.75 36 193.75 58 303.75
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 15 88.75 37 198.75 59 308.75
16 93.75 38 203.75 60 313.75
Insurance (221.3) 17 98.75 39 208.75 61 318.75
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 18 103.75 40 213.75 62 323.75
shipments only 19 108.75 41 218.75 63 328.75
Insured Amount Insured Amount 20 113.75 42 223.75 64 333.75
not over Fee not over Fee 21 118.75 43 228.75 65 338.75
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 22 123.75 44 233.75 66 343.75
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum Notes:
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
1,500 4.80 nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
based on weight. (See 230.)
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
next to mailing label as BUSINESS Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
PAPERS. Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
commercial value. (green label). individual country, whichever is less.
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note Size Limits
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, See 236.2
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Sri Lanka International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $35 max. $2.45
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65 International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
7 5.70 36 17.65 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
8 6.45 40 19.25
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Packages (Small Packets) Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Weight Weight Weight Available for First-Class Mail International,
not over not over not over including postcards, and matter for
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price the blind or other physically handicapped
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 Acknowledgement of Receipt.
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $49.50
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.50
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Sudan
Country Conditions for Mailing Sudan
Prior to mailing, customers need to contact the Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in the U.S.
Department of the Treasury for general provisions Not Available
governing U.S. Department of the Treasury
sanctions and for comprehensive information about
goods and services that may not be imported to or
exported from Sudan. The contact information for
OFAC is as follows: OFAC, U.S. Department of the
Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Annex 2,
Washington, DC 20220-0002; www.treas.gov/ofac;
800-540-6322.
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.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Seditious literature.
Unginned cotton.
Restrictions
Banknotes greater than 2 Sudanese pounds in value are
admitted ONLY in registered First-Class Mail International
shipments.
Observations
Used clothing must be accompanied by a health certificate
issued by the official health authorities.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Sudan International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Areas Served:
inse
Price Group 7
Weight Weight Weight Al-Obeid
not over not over not over Dongola
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Khartoum
0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05 Kosti
1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40 Port Sudan
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75 Wad Medani
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10
4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15
Weight Weight Weight
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50 not over not over not over
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20 1 $22.00 16 $88.60 31 $153.85
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55 2 26.50 17 92.95 32 158.20
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90 3 31.00 18 97.30 33 162.55
12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25 4 35.50 19 101.65 34 166.90
13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60 5 40.00 20 106.00 35 171.25
14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95 6 44.50 21 110.35 36 175.60
15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30 7 49.00 22 114.70 37 179.95
16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65 8 53.50 23 119.05 38 184.30
17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00 9 58.00 24 123.40 39 188.65
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35 10 62.50 25 127.75 40 193.00
19 125.90 43 254.30 11 66.85 26 132.10 41 197.35
20 131.25 44 259.65 12 71.20 27 136.45 42 201.70
21 136.60 45 265.00 13 75.55 28 140.80 43 206.05
22 141.95 46 270.35 14 79.90 29 145.15 44 210.40
23 147.30 47 275.70 15 84.25 30 149.50
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Notes:
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Insurance (221.3) based on weight. (See 230.)
Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not
available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
$100 per shipment. See 221.33.
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
computer data, and (green label). Endorse item clearly
advertising material. next to mailing label as BUSINESS individual country, whichever is less.
PAPERS.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
Size Limits
See 236.2
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value (green label).
and not subject to
customs duty.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
Notes:
1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are
prohibited in Express Mail 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 Express Mail
International shipments to Sudan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: SD
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Individual Country Listings Sudan
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
not over not over not over Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Available for registered mail only.
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Suriname International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Suriname
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s Weight Weight Weight
checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); not over not over not over
precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
sent in insured Priority Mail International parcels. 0.5 $52.95 24 $383.00 48 $639.00
Radioactive materials. 1 69.00 25 394.50 49 648.00
2 86.00 26 406.00 50 657.00
Restrictions 3 103.00 27 417.50 51 666.00
No list furnished. 4 120.00 28 429.00 52 675.00
5 137.00 29 440.50 53 684.00
Observations 6 154.00 30 452.00 54 693.00
None 7 171.00 31 463.50 55 702.00
8 188.00 32 475.00 56 711.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 9 205.00 33 486.50 57 720.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 10 222.00 34 498.00 58 729.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 11 233.50 35 509.50 59 738.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 12 245.00 36 521.00 60 747.00
Priority Mail International parcels: 13 256.50 37 532.50 61 756.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) 14 268.00 38 544.00 62 765.00
15 279.50 39 555.50 63 774.00
16 291.00 40 567.00 64 783.00
17 302.50 41 576.00 65 792.00
18 314.00 42 585.00 66 801.00
19 325.50 43 594.00 67 810.00
20 337.00 44 603.00 68 819.00
21 348.50 45 612.00 69 828.00
22 360.00 46 621.00 70 837.00
23 371.50 47 630.00
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Suriname
Express Mail International (220) First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9
Not Available Letters
Weight
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
not over
Weight Weight Weight (ozs.) Price
not over not over not over 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price 2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in
1 $19.50 16 $71.90 31 $122.90 3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
2 23.25 17 75.30 32 126.30 3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20.
3 27.00 18 78.70 33 129.70
4 30.75 19 82.10 34 133.10 Large Envelopes (Flats)
5 34.50 20 85.50 35 136.50 Weight Weight Weight
6 37.90 21 88.90 36 139.90 not over not over not over
7 41.30 22 92.30 37 143.30 (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
8 44.70 23 95.70 38 146.70 1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85
9 48.10 24 99.10 39 150.10 2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
10 51.50 25 102.50 40 153.50 3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
11 54.90 26 105.90 41 156.90 4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
12 58.30 27 109.30 42 160.30 5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
13 61.70 28 112.70 43 163.70 6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
14 65.10 29 116.10 44 167.10 7 5.70 36 17.65
15 68.50 30 119.50 8 6.45 40 19.25
Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Packages (Small Packets)
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the Weight Weight Weight
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted. not over not over not over
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
based on weight. (See 230.) 1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate 3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95 4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs. 7 5.90 36 17.85
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 8 6.65 40 19.45
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the Size Limits
individual country, whichever is less. Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Size Limits Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
See 236.2
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $43.45
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.95
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320)
Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
for markings)
Insured Amount
not over Fee
$50 $2.45
100 3.35
200 4.30
300 5.25
400 6.20
500 7.15
535 max. 8.10
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
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Individual Country Listings Swaziland
Country Conditions for Mailing Swaziland
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Arms; ammunition, and fuses for firearms. Weight Weight Weight
Butane gas cigarette lighters. not over not over not over
Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand pieces. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 0.5 $79.95 24 $408.00 48 $672.00
any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 1 96.00 25 420.00 49 681.00
and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 2 112.00 26 432.00 50 690.00
and other valuable articles. 3 128.00 27 444.00 51 699.00
Diamonds or gems (mounted or not), metallic currency, and 4 144.00 28 456.00 52 708.00
gold in powder or in nuggets. 5 160.00 29 468.00 53 717.00
Honey and preparations of honey including “royal jelly,” 6 176.00 30 480.00 54 726.00
preserves sweetened with honey, and flypaper. 7 192.00 31 492.00 55 735.00
Perishable infectious biological substances. 8 208.00 32 504.00 56 744.00
Prison-made goods. 9 224.00 33 516.00 57 753.00
Radioactive materials. 10 240.00 34 528.00 58 762.00
11 252.00 35 540.00 59 771.00
Restrictions 12 264.00 36 552.00 60 780.00
No list furnished. 13 276.00 37 564.00 61 789.00
14 288.00 38 576.00 62 798.00
Observations 15 300.00 39 588.00 63 807.00
None 16 312.00 40 600.00 64 816.00
17 324.00 41 609.00 65 825.00
18 336.00 42 618.00 66 834.00
Customs Forms Required (123) 19 348.00 43 627.00 67 843.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
20 360.00 44 636.00 68 852.00
International flat-rate envelopes:
21 372.00 45 645.00 69 861.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
22 384.00 46 654.00 70 870.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
23 396.00 47 663.00
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Insurance (215.5)
Insured Amount Insured Amount
not over Fee not over Fee
$100 No Fee For document reconstruction
200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
700 6.00
800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Swaziland International Mail Manual
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 24 $152.65 48 $281.05 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 32.00 25 158.00 49 286.40 International shipments to Swaziland.
2 37.00 26 163.35 50 291.75
3 42.00 27 168.70 51 297.10 Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail Service
4 47.00 28 174.05 52 302.45
5 52.00 29 179.40 53 307.80 Country Code: SZ
6 57.15 30 184.75 54 313.15
7 62.30 31 190.10 55 318.50 Areas Served:
8 67.45 32 195.45 56 323.85
Manzini
9 72.60 33 200.80 57 329.20
10 77.75 34 206.15 58 334.55 Mbabane
11 83.10 35 211.50 59 339.90 Mhlume
12 88.45 36 216.85 60 345.25 Nhlangano
13 93.80 37 222.20 61 350.60 Simunye
14 99.15 38 227.55 62 355.95 Siteki
15 104.50 39 232.90 63 361.30 Tshaneni
16 109.85 40 238.25 64 366.65
17 115.20 41 243.60 65 372.00
18 120.55 42 248.95 66 377.35
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7
19 125.90 43 254.30 Weight Weight Weight
20 131.25 44 259.65 not over not over not over
21 136.60 45 265.00 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
22 141.95 46 270.35 1 $22.00 16 $88.60 31 $153.85
23 147.30 47 275.70 2 26.50 17 92.95 32 158.20
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 3 31.00 18 97.30 33 162.55
4 35.50 19 101.65 34 166.90
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 5 40.00 20 106.00 35 171.25
6 44.50 21 110.35 36 175.60
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
7 49.00 22 114.70 37 179.95
Insurance (221.3) 8 53.50 23 119.05 38 184.30
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 9 58.00 24 123.40 39 188.65
shipments only 10 62.50 25 127.75 40 193.00
11 66.85 26 132.10 41 197.35
Insured Amount Insured Amount 12 71.20 27 136.45 42 201.70
not over Fee not over Fee
13 75.55 28 140.80 43 206.05
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above
14 79.90 29 145.15 44 210.40
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or
fraction thereof, up to a maximum 15 84.25 30 149.50
500 2.10 Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment.
Notes:
1,500 4.80
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
Required Customs based on weight. (See 230.)
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Correspondence, PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
business papers, (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
and documents. (green label). Endorse item clearly May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
next to mailing label as BUSINESS International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
PAPERS.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
commercial value. (green label).
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs individual country, whichever is less.
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
Size Limits
See 236.2
CP 91.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
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Individual Country Listings Swaziland
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 300 5.25
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45 400 6.20
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05 500 7.15
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65 560 max. 8.10
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
7 5.70 36 17.65
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
8 6.45 40 19.25
Packages (Small Packets) International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85 Available for First-Class Mail International,
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45 including postcards, and matter for
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05 the blind or other physically handicapped
7 5.90 36 17.85 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
8 6.65 40 19.45
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
Size Limits Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Postcards: See 243.1 Available for registered mail and insured
Letters: See 243.2 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Sweden International Mail Manual
Country Conditions for Mailing Sweden
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
Arms and weapons. Weight Weight Weight
Daggers and flick knives. not over not over not over
Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
artillery fuses. 0.5 $38.95 24 $211.00 48 $339.00
Human remains. 1 62.00 25 216.50 49 344.00
Live plants and animals. 2 70.00 26 222.00 50 349.00
Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries. 3 78.00 27 227.50 51 354.00
Radioactive materials. 4 86.00 28 233.00 52 359.00
5 94.00 29 238.50 53 364.00
Restrictions 6 102.00 30 244.00 54 369.00
Addressees in Sweden must obtain prior authorization from the 7 110.00 31 249.50 55 374.00
Swedish national food administration to import foodstuffs of 8 118.00 32 255.00 56 379.00
animal origin such as meat, sausage, fat, and soups. 9 126.00 33 260.50 57 384.00
Articles of gold or silver must comply with Swedish regulations 10 134.00 34 266.00 58 389.00
as to fitness. 11 139.50 35 271.50 59 394.00
Banknotes and coins exceeding 100 Swedish crowns in value, 12 145.00 36 277.00 60 399.00
and securities require prior authorization of the Bank of 13 150.50 37 282.50 61 404.00
Sweden. 14 156.00 38 288.00 62 409.00
Live bees must be sent direct to the Department of Bee 15 161.50 39 293.50 63 414.00
Research of the University of Agricultural Sciences, 16 167.00 40 299.00 64 419.00
Lantbruksuniversitetet, Forsoksavdelningen for bin, S-750 17 172.50 41 304.00 65 424.00
07 Uppsala, Sweden. 18 178.00 42 309.00 66 429.00
Pharmaceutical drugs are admitted only by authorized 19 183.50 43 314.00 67 434.00
importers. 20 189.00 44 319.00 68 439.00
21 194.50 45 324.00 69 444.00
Observations 22 200.00 46 329.00 70 449.00
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 23 205.50 47 334.00
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street
address and must be provided when the item is addressed Insurance (215.5)
to a post office box.
Insured Amount Insured Amount
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all not over Fee not over Fee
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
thereof, up to a maximum of
500 4.00 $2,499 per shipment.
Customs Forms Required (123) 600 5.00
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 700 6.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels: Size Limits (216.5)
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Individual Country Listings Sweden
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight Notes:
not over not over not over 1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05 valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90 to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75 with the customs declaration.
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60 2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45 3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30 securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15 platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85 International shipments to Sweden.
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70 4. An Express Mail International shipment may be addressed to
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55 a street address or to a post office box. A local telephone
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40 number for the addressee should be provided when the item
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25 is addressed to a street address and must be provided when
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10 the item is addressed to a post office box.
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80 Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 service.
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 Country Code: SE
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35
19 101.40 43 193.80 Areas Served: All
20 105.25 44 197.65
21 109.10 45 201.50 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5
22 112.95 46 205.35
23 116.80 47 209.20 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
1 $24.00 23 $91.50 45 $157.50
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
2 27.00 24 94.50 46 160.50
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 3 30.50 25 97.50 47 163.50
4 34.00 26 100.50 48 166.50
Insurance (221.3) 5 37.50 27 103.50 49 169.50
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 6 40.50 28 106.50 50 172.50
shipments only 7 43.50 29 109.50 51 175.50
Insured Amount 8 46.50 30 112.50 52 178.50
not over Fee 9 49.50 31 115.50 53 181.50
$100 No Fee 10 52.50 32 118.50 54 184.50
200 $0.75 11 55.50 33 121.50 55 187.50
500 2.10 12 58.50 34 124.50 56 190.50
650 max. 3.45 13 61.50 35 127.50 57 193.50
14 64.50 36 130.50 58 196.50
Required Customs 15 67.50 37 133.50 59 199.50
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 16 70.50 38 136.50 60 202.50
17 73.50 39 139.50 61 205.50
Business No form required. Endorse item
18 76.50 40 142.50 62 208.50
correspondence, clearly next to mailing label as
19 79.50 41 145.50 63 211.50
commercial papers, BUSINESS PAPERS.
20 82.50 42 148.50 64 214.50
and documents.
21 85.50 43 151.50 65 217.50
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 22 88.50 44 154.50 66 220.50
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
commercial value. (green label). Notes:
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs 1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
based on weight. (See 230.)
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. An invoice, in duplicate, is
required for all commercial Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
shipments regardless of value and Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
all personal shipments valued at May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
$300 or more. The invoices must be International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
either affixed to the outside of the Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
parcel or enclosed in PS Form Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
2976-E with the customs
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
declaration.
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches Size Limits
See 236.2
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Sweden International Mail Manual
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320)
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20. for markings)
Large Envelopes (Flats) Insured Amount
not over Fee
Weight Weight Weight $50 $2.45
not over not over not over 100 3.35
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
200 4.30
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65 300 5.25
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30 400 6.20
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95 500 7.15
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60 600 8.10
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25 650 max. 9.05
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
7 6.00 36 18.35
8 6.80 40 20.00
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15 Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80 Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45 Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10 including postcards, and matter for
7 6.20 36 18.55 the blind or other physically handicapped
8 7.00 40 20.20 persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Size Limits Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Postcards: See 243.1 Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Letters: See 243.2 Deliver to addressee in person.
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4 Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Postcards (243.1) $0.94 Priority Mail International parcels only.
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Individual Country Listings Switzerland
Country Conditions for Mailing Switzerland
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5
Arms and weapons. Weight Weight Weight
Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms, not over not over not over
nonexplosive parts of artillery fuses, flammable films, or (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
articles made of celluloid. 0.5 $38.95 24 $211.00 48 $339.00
Human remains. 1 62.00 25 216.50 49 344.00
Live plants and animals. 2 70.00 26 222.00 50 349.00
Lottery tickets and advertisements for lotteries. 3 78.00 27 227.50 51 354.00
Mini-spies (miniature wireless transmitters). 4 86.00 28 233.00 52 359.00
Radar detectors. 5 94.00 29 238.50 53 364.00
6 102.00 30 244.00 54 369.00
Restrictions 7 110.00 31 249.50 55 374.00
No list furnished. 8 118.00 32 255.00 56 379.00
9 126.00 33 260.50 57 384.00
Observations 10 134.00 34 266.00 58 389.00
1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 11 139.50 35 271.50 59 394.00
office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 12 145.00 36 277.00 60 399.00
should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 13 150.50 37 282.50 61 404.00
address and must be provided when the item is addressed 14 156.00 38 288.00 62 409.00
to a post office box. 15 161.50 39 293.50 63 414.00
2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 16 167.00 40 299.00 64 419.00
commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 17 172.50 41 304.00 65 424.00
shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 18 178.00 42 309.00 66 429.00
affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 19 183.50 43 314.00 67 434.00
Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 20 189.00 44 319.00 68 439.00
3. A letter or card fully prepaid and bearing the same address 21 194.50 45 324.00 69 444.00
as that of a Priority Mail International parcel may be tied to or 22 200.00 46 329.00 70 449.00
otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel in 23 205.50 47 334.00
such manner as to prevent its separation therefrom and not Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
to interfere with the address of the parcel. Stamps to cover
postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the Insurance (215.5)
parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed
Insured Amount Insured Amount
to the envelope thereof, or in the case of a postcard, to the not over Fee not over Fee
address side of the card, preferably the upper-right portion. $100 No Fee For document reconstruction
Priority Mail International parcels to which such letters or 200 $1.00 insurance or non-document
cards are attached are treated as parcel post. 300 2.00 insurance coverage above $800,
400 3.00 add $1.00 per $100 or fraction
Customs Forms Required (123) 500 4.00
thereof, up to a maximum of
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail $2,499 per shipment.
600 5.00
International flat-rate envelopes: 700 6.00
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61) 800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope) Size Limits (216.5)
An item must be large enough to hold on its face the postage
and the plastic pouch that carries the Global Express
Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label).
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long, and the plastic pouch that carries it is
approximately 7 inches high and 12 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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.
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5 Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available
Weight Weight Weight Notes:
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price 1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial
0.5 $25.95 24 $120.65 48 $213.05
shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments
1 30.50 25 124.50 49 216.90
valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed
2 34.75 26 128.35 50 220.75
to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E
3 39.00 27 132.20 51 224.60
with the customs declaration.
4 43.25 28 136.05 52 228.45
2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.
5 47.50 29 139.90 53 232.30
3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
6 51.35 30 143.75 54 236.15
securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
7 55.20 31 147.60 55 240.00
platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
8 59.05 32 151.45 56 243.85
and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
9 62.90 33 155.30 57 247.70
International shipments to Switzerland.
10 66.75 34 159.15 58 251.55
4. An Express Mail International shipment may be addressed to
11 70.60 35 163.00 59 255.40
a street address or to a post office box. A local telephone
12 74.45 36 166.85 60 259.25
number for the addressee should be provided when the item
13 78.30 37 170.70 61 263.10
is addressed to a street address and must be provided when
14 82.15 38 174.55 62 266.95
the item is addressed to a post office box.
15 86.00 39 178.40 63 270.80
16 89.85 40 182.25 64 274.65 Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal
17 93.70 41 186.10 65 278.50 service.
18 97.55 42 189.95 66 282.35
19 101.40 43 193.80 Country Code: CH
20 105.25 44 197.65
21 109.10 45 201.50 Areas Served: All points in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
22 112.95 46 205.35
23 116.80 47 209.20
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95
Insurance (221.3)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise
shipments only
Insured Amount
not over Fee
$100 No Fee
200 $0.75
500 2.10
650 max. 3.45
Required Customs
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement
Business No form required. Endorse item
correspondence clearly next to mailing label as
and commercial BUSINESS PAPERS.
papers/documents.
Merchandise PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22
samples without (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration
commercial value. (green label).
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,
Customs Declaration Envelope
CP 91. 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.
Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
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Individual Country Listings Switzerland
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5 First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5
Weight Weight Weight Letters
not over not over not over
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price Weight
1 $24.00 23 $91.50 45 $157.50 not over
(ozs.) Price
2 27.00 24 94.50 46 160.50
3 30.50 25 97.50 47 163.50 1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
4 34.00 26 100.50 48 166.50 2 1.74 the nonmachinable characteristics in
3 2.54 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
5 37.50 27 103.50 49 169.50
3.5 3.34 surcharge of $0.20.
6 40.50 28 106.50 50 172.50
7 43.50 29 109.50 51 175.50 Large Envelopes (Flats)
8 46.50 30 112.50 52 178.50
9 49.50 31 115.50 53 181.50 Weight Weight Weight
10 52.50 32 118.50 54 184.50 not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
11 55.50 33 121.50 55 187.50
1 $1.20 12 $8.45 44 $21.65
12 58.50 34 124.50 56 190.50
2 2.00 16 10.10 48 23.30
13 61.50 35 127.50 57 193.50
3 2.80 20 11.75 52 24.95
14 64.50 36 130.50 58 196.50
4 3.60 24 13.40 56 26.60
15 67.50 37 133.50 59 199.50
5 4.40 28 15.05 60 28.25
16 70.50 38 136.50 60 202.50
6 5.20 32 16.70 64 29.90
17 73.50 39 139.50 61 205.50
7 6.00 36 18.35
18 76.50 40 142.50 62 208.50
8 6.80 40 20.00
19 79.50 41 145.50 63 211.50
20 82.50 42 148.50 64 214.50 Packages (Small Packets)
21 85.50 43 151.50 65 217.50
22 88.50 44 154.50 66 220.50 Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
Notes: 1 $1.40 12 $8.65 44 $21.85
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the 2 2.20 16 10.30 48 23.50
nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
3 3.00 20 11.95 52 25.15
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
4 3.80 24 13.60 56 26.80
based on weight. (See 230.)
5 4.60 28 15.25 60 28.45
6 5.40 32 16.90 64 30.10
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate 7 6.20 36 18.55
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95 8 7.00 40 20.20
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95 Size Limits
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
individual country, whichever is less.
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Size Limits
See 236.2 Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $33.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 3.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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Extra Services
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320)
Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3
for markings)
Insured Amount
not over Fee
$50 $2.45
100 3.35
200 4.30
300 5.25
400 6.20
500 7.15
600 8.10
650 max. 9.05
International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350) Fee: $4.30
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.
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Contents Country Index
Individual Country Listings Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
Country Conditions for Mailing Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
Prohibitions (130) Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Butane gas lighters and refills.
Cigarette paper and machines for manufacturing tobacco or
Not Available
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.
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.
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
None
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.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail
International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8 Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;
Weight Weight Weight
not over not over not over securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks;
(lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches;
0.5 $25.95 15 $102.75 30 $181.50 and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail
1 31.50 16 108.00 31 186.75 International shipments to the Syrian Arab Republic.
2 36.50 17 113.25 32 192.00
3 41.50 18 118.50 33 197.25 Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
4 46.50 19 123.75 34 202.50
5 51.50 20 129.00 35 207.75 Country Code: SY
6 56.50 21 134.25 36 213.00
7 61.50 22 139.50 37 218.25 Areas Served: All
8 66.50 23 144.75 38 223.50
9 71.50 24 150.00 39 228.75 Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8
10 76.50 25 155.25 40 234.00
Weight Weight Weight
11 81.75 26 160.50 41 239.25 not over not over not over
12 87.00 27 165.75 42 244.50 (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price (lbs.) Price
13 92.25 28 171.00 43 249.75 1 $21.00 25 $124.00 49 $228.40
14 97.50 29 176.25 44 255.00 2 25.00 26 128.35 50 232.75
Weight Limit: 44 lbs. 3 29.00 27 132.70 51 237.10
4 33.00 28 137.05 52 241.45
Express Mail International — Flat Rate 5 37.00 29 141.40 53 245.80
Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $25.95 6 41.35 30 145.75 54 250.15
7 45.70 31 150.10 55 254.50
Insurance (221.3) 8 50.05 32 154.45 56 258.85
Available for Express Mail International merchandise 9 54.40 33 158.80 57 263.20
shipments only 10 58.75 34 163.15 58 267.55
Insured Amount Insured Amount 11 63.10 35 167.50 59 271.90
not over Fee not over Fee 12 67.45 36 171.85 60 276.25
$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 13 71.80 37 176.20 61 280.60
200 $0.75 $2,000, add $1.35 for each $500 or 14 76.15 38 180.55 62 284.95
500 2.10 fraction thereof, up to a maximum 15 80.50 39 184.90 63 289.30
1,000 3.45 of $5,000 per shipment. 16 84.85 40 189.25 64 293.65
1,500 4.80 17 89.20 41 193.60 65 298.00
2,000 6.15 $5,000 max. $14.25 18 93.55 42 197.95 66 302.35
19 97.90 43 202.30 67 306.70
Required Customs 20 102.25 44 206.65 68 311.05
Articles Admitted Form/Endorsement 21 106.60 45 211.00 69 315.40
22 110.95 46 215.35 70 319.75
Correspondence PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 23 115.30 47 219.70
and business (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration 24 119.65 48 224.05
papers. (green label). Endorse item clearly Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
next to mailing label as BUSINESS
Notes:
PAPERS.
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the
Merchandise PS Form 2976-A, Customs nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
samples without Declaration and Dispatch Note 2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost
commercial value CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, based on weight. (See 230.)
and not subject to Customs Declaration Envelope
customs duty. CP 91. Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Merchandise and all PS Form 2976-A, Customs Flat-Rate Envelope (9.5" x 12.5"): $11.95
articles subject to Declaration and Dispatch Note May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail
customs duty. CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Customs Declaration Envelope Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular — $38.95; Large — $49.95
CP 91. Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having
the nature of current and personal correspondence are not
Size Limits (223.2) permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the
Maximum length: 36 inches individual country, whichever is less.
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.4): NOT Available Size Limits
See 236.2
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Individual Country Listings Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8 Extra Services
Letters
Certificate of Mailing See 313 for fees
Weight
not over
(ozs.) Price COD and Certified NOT for International Mail
1 $0.94 Note: A letter meeting one or more of
2 1.69 the nonmachinable characteristics in Insurance (320) NOT Available
3 2.44 243.23 is charged a nonmachinable
3.5 3.19 surcharge of $0.20. International Business Reply Service (373)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Weight Weight Weight International Postal Money Order (371)
not over not over not over NOT Available
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price
1 $1.20 12 $8.05 44 $20.85 International Reply Coupons (372) Fee: $2.10
2 1.95 16 9.65 48 22.45
3 2.70 20 11.25 52 24.05
4 3.45 24 12.85 56 25.65
Registered Mail (330) Fee: $10.80
Maximum Indemnity: $45.51
5 4.20 28 14.45 60 27.25
Available for First-Class Mail International,
6 4.95 32 16.05 64 28.85
including postcards, and matter for
7 5.70 36 17.65
the blind or other physically handicapped
8 6.45 40 19.25
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Packages (Small Packets)
Weight Weight Weight
Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available
not over not over not over
(ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price (ozs.) Price Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.20
1 $1.40 12 $8.25 44 $21.05 Available for registered mail only.
2 2.15 16 9.85 48 22.65
3 2.90 20 11.45 52 24.25
4 3.65 24 13.05 56 25.85
5 4.40 28 14.65 60 27.45
6 5.15 32 16.25 64 29.05
7 5.90 36 17.85
8 6.65 40 19.45
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1) $0.94
Direct Sack to One Addressee — M-Bags (260)
Weight not over 11 lbs. $44.00
Each additional pound or fraction of a pound 4.00
Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
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