Update Notice 

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,

International Mail Manual

IMM Issue 37 (June 7, 2010)

In chapters 1–9 of this online version of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, 

International Mail Manual (IMM®), change bars (vertical lines in the margin) indicate that Postal Bulletin

updates have been incorporated in the adjacent text; however, in the individual country listings (ICLs) of 

this online IMM, change bars do not appear even though Postal Bulletin updates have been incorporated 

in the text.

IMM Issue 37, published June 7, 2010, has been updated with revisions published in Postal Bulletin

articles through September 9, 2010, as follows:

 Effective July 6, 2010, as noted in PB issue 22286, the following sections in chapters 1 through 9 are 

revised to replace existing individual references to prices with references to Notice 123, Price List:

:

212.5 225.2 235.2 292.31 313.1 323.3 371.3 552

215.3 232.72 241.217 292.332 313.2 333.1 371.723 712.3

222.71 233.12 262.2 293.31 321.3 343 381.3 713.432

223.12 233.13 262.3 293.332 322.3 353 382.4

This chapter, 

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or ICL... titled... is... effective...

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Chapter 1, International Mail Services

136.4 Cigarettes and 

Smokeless Tobacco

added to codify that cigarettes 

(including roll-your-own tobacco) 

and smokeless tobacco products are 

nonmailable in outbound or inbound 

international mail.

6-29-2010 22288

revised to clarify that cigarettes and 

smokeless tobacco are nonmailable 

when sent in outbound or inbound 

international mail — regardless of 

any specific country conditions to the 

contrary that appear in the IMM 

Individual Country Listings.

10-4-2010 22292

Chapter 2, Conditions for Mailing

223.222 Permit Imprint — 

Commercial Base Prices

revised to better define and clarify 

the postage payment methods 

available for EMI service.

8-2-2010 22288

225.11 Items Requiring a 

Completed Customs 

Declaration

revised to clarify the requirements for 

submitting volume mailings paid with 

a permit imprint and bearing a 

customs declaration.

8-2-2010 22287
233.22 Permit Imprint revised to better define and clarify 

the postage payment methods 

available for PMI service.

8-2-2010 22288

235.11 Items Requiring a 

Completed Customs 

Declaration

revised to clarify the requirements for 

submitting volume mailings paid with 

a permit imprint and bearing a 

customs declaration.

8-2-2010 22287

245.1 Items Requiring a 

Completed Customs 

Declaration

revised to clarify the requirements for 

submitting volume mailings paid with 

a permit imprint and bearing a 

customs declaration.

8-2-2010 22287

Exhibit 292.462 Labeling of IPA Mail to 

Postal Service Exchange 

Offices

revised to reflect current labeling 

information.

8-2-2010 22288

Exhibit 292.47 Canadian Labeling 

Information

revised to reflect current labeling 

information.

8-2-2010 22288

292.532 Drop Shipment Locations revised to reflect current drop 

shipment locations for IPA service.

9-7-2010 22291

Exhibit 293.462 Labeling of ISAL Mail to 

Postal Service Exchange 

Offices

revised to reflect current labeling 

information.

8-2-2010 22288

293.532 Drop Shipment Locations revised to reflect current drop 

shipment locations for ISAL service.

9-7-2010 22291

Chapter 3, Extra Services

313 Fees revised in its entirety to identify the 

three different fee structures for 

mailers who use certificate of mailing 

service.

7-6-2010 22287

Chapter 5, Nonpostal Export Regulations

510 (Reserved) replaced by a subchapter that 

provides information on the 

regulations of the U.S. Department of 

the Treasury’s Office of Foreign 

Assets Control (OFAC), which 

prohibits mailers from sending items 

to certain countries and recipients.

9-7-2010 22290

Chapter 7, Treatment of Inbound Mail

7 Treatment of Inbound 

Mail

revised throughout to refer to U.S. 

Customs and Border Protection 

(CBP) Form 3419ALT, Mail Entry, 

which replaces Customs Form (CF) 

3419, Mail Entry — Customs.

9-7-2010 22290

712.13 Accounting for the Postal 

Service Fee

revised to reflect current accounting 

procedures, with reference to 

Handbook F-101.

9-7-2010 22290

712.14 Recording and Reporting deleted. 9-7-2010 22290

713.46 Recording and Reporting 

Collections

revised to reflect current accounting 

procedures, with reference to 

Handbook F-101.

9-7-2010 22290

772.11 Reason for Nondelivery revised to reflect current procedures. 10-4-2010 22292

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subchapter, 

part, section, 

or ICL... titled... is... effective...

as noted 

in Postal 

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issue ...
Chapter 9, Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds

942.32 Express Mail International 

With Guarantee

revised to reflect the current address 

for the USPS Scanning and Imaging 

Center.

9-7-2010 22291

942.4 Processing of Refund revised to reflect the current address 

for the USPS Scanning and Imaging 

Center.

9-7-2010 22291

Individual Country Listing

ICL Index of Countries and 

Localities

revised in its entirety to reflect the 

current list of countries and localities.

8-2-2010 22287 

ICL Each country that offers 

certificate of mailing as an 

extra service

revised to reflect current fees for 

both individual pieces and bulk 

quantities.

7-6-2010 22287

ICL Belarus revised to reflect current information 

from the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC).

9-7-2010 22290

ICL Bhutan revised to reflect an increase in the 

maximum insurance coverage for 

GXG shipments to Bhutan to $2,499.

10-4-2010 22292

ICL Cuba revised to reflect current information 

from the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC).

9-7-2010 22290

ICL Gambia revised to reflect an increase in the 

maximum insurance coverage for 

GXG shipments to Gambia to $2,499.

10-4-2010 22292

ICL Iran revised to reflect current information 

from the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC).

9-7-2010 22290

ICL Korea, Democratic 

People’s Republic of 

(North Korea)

revised to reflect current information 

from the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC).

9-7-2010 22290

ICL Kosovo, Republic of revised to reflect current information 

from the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC).

9-7-2010 22290

ICL Rwanda revised to reflect a reduction in the 

maximum insurance coverage for 

GXG shipments to Rwanda to 

$1,000.

8-2-2010 22289 

ICL Sudan revised to reflect current information 

from the Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC).

9-7-2010 22290

This chapter, 

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part, section, 

or ICL... titled... is... effective...

as noted 

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issue ...

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Transmittal Letter

International Mail Manual

IMM Issue 37 June 7, 2010

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) 

provides our official prices and standards for all international mailing services. Many mailers 

find it helpful to reference these standards as they prepare and deposit their mail.

Mailers looking for an overview of prices and international extra services can use Notice 123, 

Price List. It provides the most commonly sought international mailing information in an easyto-read and easy-to-find format. Notice 123 is available on our Postal Explorer® Web site at 

pe.usps.com. Postal Explorer also provides helpful search features, mailing tools, and price 

calculators to make mailing easy.

Summary of Changes

The IMM is updated frequently on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. Revisions are published 

in the Update Notice by IMM module. Mailing standards in the IMM are revised by notices 

published in the Postal Bulletin or the Federal Register.

Availability

Public: The public can access the updated IMM in PDF and HTML formats on Postal Explorer 

at pe.usps.com. Annual subscriptions for printed copies are available only through the 

U.S. Government Printing Office, 202-512-1800.

USPS: Postal Service employees can access the updated IMM in PDF or HTML formats on 

Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com or on the Postal Explorer CD-ROM. Offices can order printed 

copies through the Material Distribution Center using standard ordering procedures.

How to Use This Book

The IMM is organized into nine chapters that describe mailing methods based on shape of 

mail, category of mail service, and topic. The chapters are followed by Individual Country 

Listings that contain specific mailing standards for each country.

Comments

Contact your local Post OfficeTM, business mail entry office, or the Pricing and Classification 

Service Center (PCSC) with comments or questions about our mailing standards. Mailing 

Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) section 608.8.4 

provides addresses and telephone numbers of business mail entry offices and the PCSC.

Maura Robinson

Vice President

Pricing

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Contents

Transmittal Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

1 International Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

110 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

111 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

112 Mailer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

113 Individual Country Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

114 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

115 Official Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

115.1 Communicating With Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

115.11 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

115.12 Policy and Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

115.13 Transportation and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

115.14 Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.15 International Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.2 Correspondence With Foreign Postal Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.21 Correspondence Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.22 Correspondence Not Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.3 Correspondence With Foreign Individuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.31 Correspondence Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

115.32 Customer’s Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

120 Preparation for Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

121 Packaging — Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

122 Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

122.1 Destination Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

122.2 Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

122.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

122.22 Required Use of Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

122.23 Return Address Elements and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

123 Customs Forms and Online Shipping Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

123.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

123.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

123.3 Privately Printed Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

123.4 Nonpostal Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

123.41 Nonpostal Export Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

123.42 Commercial Invoices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

123.5 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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123.6 Required Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

123.61 Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

123.62 Known Mailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

123.63 Documents and Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

123.64 Additional Security Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

123.7 Completing Customs Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

123.71 PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration 

(green label) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

123.72 PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72. . . . . . . 15

123.73 PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — CP 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

130 Mailability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

131 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

131.1 Domestic Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

131.2 International Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

131.3 Individual Country Prohibitions and Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.31 Information Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.32 Prohibited and Restricted Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.33 Return or Seizure of Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.34 Foreign Customs Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.4 Mailer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.5 Preparation for Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.51 General Packaging Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

131.52 Special Packaging Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

132 Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

132.1 Domestic Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

132.2 Reply Cards and Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

133 Improperly Addressed Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

134 Valuable Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

134.1 Service Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

134.2 List of Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

134.3 Prohibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

135 Mailable Dangerous Goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

135.1 Infectious Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

135.11 General Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

135.12 Type of Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.13 Senders and Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.2 Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.21 Authorized Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.22 Request for Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.3 Packaging, Marking, Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.31 Category B Infectious Substances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

135.32 Nonregulated Materials (Noninfectious Biological Substances) . . . . . . . . . . . 26

135.33 Exempt Human or Animal Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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135.4 Handling and Dispatch of Infectious Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

135.41 Biological Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

135.42 Infectious Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

135.5 Radioactive Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

136 Nonmailable Goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

136.1 Dangerous Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

136.2 Inert Replica and Explosive Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

136.3 Counterfeit and Pirated Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

136.4 Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

137 Firearms, Knives, and Sharp Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

138 Perishable Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

138.1 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

138.2 Plants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

138.3 Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

138.31 Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

138.32 Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

138.4 Food and Other Perishable Articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

140 International Mail Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

141 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

141.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

141.2 Global Express Guaranteed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

141.3 Express Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

141.4 Priority Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

141.5 First-Class Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

142 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

142.1 Mailings by Federal Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

142.2 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

142.3 Mail of a Former President and Surviving Spouse of a Former President . . . . . . . 31

142.4 General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

142.5 Pan American Sanitary Bureau Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

150 Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

151 Postage Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

152 Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

152.1 Prepayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

152.2 Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

152.3 Computing Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

152.31 Determining Single-Piece Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

152.32 Rounding Numerical Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

152.4 Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

152.41 Conditions of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

152.42 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

152.43 Usage Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

152.44 Required Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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153 Placement of Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

154 Remailed Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2 Conditions for Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

210 Global Express Guaranteed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

211 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

211.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

211.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

211.21 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

211.22 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

212 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.1 General — All Global Express Guaranteed Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.2 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.4 Inquiries, Service Guarantees, Postage Refunds, and Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.41 Service Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.42 Transit Days for Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

212.43 Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

212.44 Postage Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

212.45 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance and Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

212.46 Indemnity Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

212.47 Liability for Lost or Damaged Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

212.5 Extra Services — Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213.1 Availability and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213.2 Postage Payment Methods — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213.3 Determining Postage for Global Express Guaranteed Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213.31 USPS-Produced Global Express Guaranteed Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213.32 Mailer-Supplied Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

213.4 Dimensional Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

213.41 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Rectangular-Shaped Parcel . . . . . . . . 41

213.42 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Nonrectangular-Shaped Parcel . . . . . 41

213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

213.6 Commercial Base Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

213.7 Online Postage Payment Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

213.71 Online Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

213.72 Computing Online Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

213.73 Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

213.74 Postage Adjustments of Online Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

213.75 Deposit of Online Shipments within 24 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

213.8 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

213.81 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

213.82 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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214 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

214.1 Preparation by the Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

214.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

215 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

215.1 Entry Service Areas — U.S. Origins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

215.2 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

215.21 Items Paid With Methods Other Than Postage Stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

215.22 Items Weighing 13 Ounces or Less and Paid With Postage Stamps . . . . . . . 50

215.23 Items Weighing More Than 13 Ounces and Paid With Postage Stamps. . . . . 50

215.24 Acceptance of Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

215.3 Pickup On Demand Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

215.4 Carrier Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

220 Express Mail International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

221 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

221.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

221.2 Express Mail International With Guarantee Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

221.3 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

221.4 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

221.41 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

221.42 Dimensions — Express Mail International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

222 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

222.1 General — All Express Mail International Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

222.2 Prohibited Items in All Express Mail International Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

222.3 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.4 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.5 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.6 Express Mail International Insurance and Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.61 Merchandise Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.62 Document Reconstruction Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.63 Indemnity for Delivery Delays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.7 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.71 Merchandise Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

222.72 Return Receipt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.1 Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.11 Availability and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.12 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.2 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.22 Permit Imprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

223.23 Express Mail Corporate Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

223.24 Online Postage Payment Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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223.3 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

223.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

223.32 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

224 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

224.1 Preparation by Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

224.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

225 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

225.1 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

225.11 Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

225.12 Exceptional Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration . . . . . . . . . . 58

225.13 Items Not Requiring a Customs Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

225.2 Pickup On Demand Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

225.3 Carrier Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

230 Priority Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

231 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

231.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

231.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

231.21 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

231.22 Dimensions — Priority Mail International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

231.23 Measuring Parcel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

232 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

232.1 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box . . . . . . . . . 62

232.2 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

232.3 Priority Mail International Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

232.4 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.41 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box. . . . . . 63

232.42 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.43 Priority Mail International Ordinary and Insured Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.5 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.6 Priority Mail International Insurance and Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.61 Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.62 Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

232.63 Ordinary Priority Mail International Weight and Indemnity Limits . . . . . . . . . . 64

232.7 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

232.71 Certificate of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

232.72 Merchandise Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

232.73 Return Receipt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

232.74 Registered Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

232.75 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.1 Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.11 Availability and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.12 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box. . . . . . 66
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233.13 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.14 Priority Mail International Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.2 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.21 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.22 Permit Imprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

233.23 Online Postage Payment Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

233.3 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

233.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

233.32 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

234 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.3 Customs Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.4 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.5 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.51 Packaging Requirements — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.52 Types of Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

234.53 Closure Options for Wooden Boxes or Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

235 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

235.1 Place of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

235.11 Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

235.12 Items Bearing a Completed Customs Declaration With an Electronic 

Round Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

235.13 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes Not Requiring a Customs 

Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

235.2 Pickup On Demand Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

235.3 Carrier Pickup Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

240 First-Class Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

241 Description and Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

241.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

241.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

241.21 Physical Standards — Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

241.22 Physical Standards — Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

241.23 Physical Standards — Large Envelopes (Flats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

241.24 Physical Standards — Packages (Small Packets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

242 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

242.1 Content Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

242.2 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

242.21 Dutiable Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

242.22 Nondutiable Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

242.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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242.4 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

242.41 Certificate of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

242.42 Return Receipt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

242.43 Registered Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

242.44 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

243.1 Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

243.11 Prices and Price Application — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

243.12 Price Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

243.2 Postage Payment Methods — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

243.3 Permit Imprint — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

243.4 Official Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

243.41 Mailings by Federal Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

243.42 Postal Service Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

244 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

244.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

244.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

244.3 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

244.4 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

245 Mail Entry and Deposit — Place of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

245.1 Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

245.2 Items Bearing a Completed Customs Declaration With an Electronic 

Round Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

245.3 Items Not Requiring a Customs Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

245.31 Items Weighing 13 Ounces or Less and Paid With Postage Stamps . . . . . . . 85

245.32 Items Weighing More Than 13 Ounces and Paid With Postage Stamps. . . . . 86

245.4 Items Paid With Methods Other Than Postage Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

250 (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

260 Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (M-bags) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

261 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

261.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

261.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

261.21 Printed Matter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

261.22 Other Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

261.23 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

262 Postage Prices and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

262.1 Airmail M-bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

262.2 International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

262.3 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) M-bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

262.4 Postage Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

262.5 Stamps, Postage Evidencing Systems, PVI Labels, or Permit Imprint . . . . . . . . . . 88
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263 Weight and Size Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

263.1 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

263.2 Size Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.2 Sacking and Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.21 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.22 Tagging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.23 Multiple Sacks to One Addressee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.24 Country Destination Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

264.3 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

265 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

270 Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

271 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

271.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

271.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

271.3 Matter Sent to or by Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons . . . . . . . . . . 90

272 Postage Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

273 Weight and Size Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

273.1 Weight Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

273.2 Size Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274 Mail Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274.1 Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274.3 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274.4 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274.41 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

274.42 Types of Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

275 Extra Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

276 Customs Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

280 (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

290 Commercial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

291 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

292.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

292.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

292.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

292.13 IPA M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

292.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.21 Qualifying Mailpieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.22 Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.24 Dutiable Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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292.25 Customs Forms Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.26 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.31 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

292.32 Computation of Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

292.33 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

292.4 Mail Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

292.41 Addressing and Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

292.42 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

292.43 Sealing and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

292.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

292.45 Sortation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

292.46 Sacking Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

292.47 Mail Preparation for Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

292.5 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

292.51 Separation by Price Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

292.52 Full Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

292.53 Drop Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

293 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

293.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

293.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

293.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.13 ISAL M-bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.2 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.21 Qualifying Mailpieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.22 Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.24 Dutiable Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.25 Customs Forms Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.26 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

293.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

293.31 Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

293.32 Computation of Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

293.33 Postage Payment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

293.4 Mail Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

293.41 Addressing and Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

293.42 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

293.43 Sealing and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

293.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

293.45 Sortation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

293.46 Sacking Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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293.5 Mail Entry and Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

293.51 Separation by Price Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

293.52 Full Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

293.53 Drop Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

294 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

295 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

296 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

297 Customized Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

297.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

297.2 Qualifying Mailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

297.3 Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

3 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

310 Certificate of Mailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

311 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

312 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

312.1 At Time of Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

312.2 After Mailing (Additional Criteria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

313 Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

313.1 Individual Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

313.2 Three or More Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

313.3 Bulk Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

314 Processing Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

314.1 Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

314.11 Postal Service Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

314.12 Treasury Department Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

314.13 Agriculture Department Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

314.2 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

314.21 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

314.22 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

320 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

321 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

321.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

321.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

321.3 Additional Coverage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

322 Express Mail International Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

322.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

322.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

322.3 Additional Coverage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

322.4 Return Receipt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

323 Priority Mail International Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

323.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

323.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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323.3 Coverage and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.4 Return Receipt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.5 Insured Value and Indemnity Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.51 Insured Value and Declared Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.52 Indemnity Claims and Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.6 Preparation of Insured Priority Mail International Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.61 Mailing Receipt and Insurance Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

323.62 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

323.63 Postmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

323.7 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

323.71 Mailing Receipt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

323.72 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

323.73 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

330 Registered Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

331 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

332 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

333 Fees and Indemnity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

333.1 Registration Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

333.2 Indemnity Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

334 Processing Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

334.1 Mailing Receipt and Registration Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

334.11 General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

334.12 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

334.13 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

334.14 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.3 Postmarking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.31 Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.32 Registered Matter for the Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.4 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.41 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.42 Registered Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped 

Persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

334.5 Return Receipt and Restricted Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

335 Indemnity Claims and Payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

340 Return Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

341 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

342 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

343 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

344 Processing Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

344.1 Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

344.11 Sender’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

344.12 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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344.2 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

344.3 Return Receipt Improperly Completed or Not Received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

350 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

351 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

351.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

351.2 Undeliverable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

352 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

353 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

354 Processing Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

354.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

354.2 Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

360 (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

370 International Money Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

371 International Money Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

371.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

371.11 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

371.12 Maximum Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

371.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

371.3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

371.4 Processing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

371.41 Form Required — International Postal Money Order (Form MP1) . . . . . . . . . . 135

371.42 Preparation by Purchaser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

371.43 Preparation by Postal Service Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

371.5 Procedures for Cashing Money Orders Issued by Foreign Countries. . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.51 Valid Postal Money Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.52 Canadian Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.53 Japanese Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.6 Lost Reissued Money Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.7 Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.71 Who May Receive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

371.72 Inquiries Regarding Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

372 Sure Money (DineroSeguro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

372.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

372.2 Options and Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

372.3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

372.4 Participating Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

372.5 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

372.6 Currencies by Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

372.7 Service Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

380 Supplemental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

381 International Reply Coupons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

381.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

381.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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381.3 Selling Price and Exchange Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

381.4 Processing Requests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

382 International Business Reply Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

382.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

382.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

382.3 Who May Distribute IBRS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

382.4 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

382.5 Size and Weight Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.51 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.52 Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.6 Formatting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.61 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.62 Air Mail Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.63 FIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

382.64 No Postage Necessary Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

382.65 Horizontal Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

382.66 Business Reply Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

382.67 Delivery Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

382.68 Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

382.7 Foreign International Business Reply Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

4 Treatment of Outbound Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

410 Postmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

420 Shortpaid and Unpaid Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

421 Check for Sufficient Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

422 Unpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

422.1 With Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

422.2 No Return Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

422.21 First-Class Mail International and Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

422.22 Other Unpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

423 Shortpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

423.1 General Procedures at the Originating Mailing Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

423.2 Disposition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

423.21 Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) Shipments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

423.22 Express Mail International Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

423.23 Priority Mail International Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

423.24 First-Class Mail International and Postcard Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

423.3 Credit for Postage Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

423.4 Parcels at Other Than Mailing Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

430 Improperly Prepared Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

431 Insufficient Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

432 Oversized or Undersized Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

433 Oversized Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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434 Reply-Paid Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

435 Detached Customs Declaration Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

440 Extra Services Mail — Registered Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

441 Recording and Dispatching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

442 Registered Mail Found With Ordinary Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

442.1 Disposition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

442.2 Complete the Registration Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

442.3 Shortpaid Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

5 Nonpostal Export Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

510 Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations — U.S. Department of the Treasury . 151

511 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

512 Prohibited Destinations, Specially Designated Nationals, and Blocked Persons. . . . . . 151

513 Additional Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

514 Exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

515 Mailer Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

516 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

520 Foreign Trade Regulations — U.S. Census Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

521 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

522 Additional Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

523 Mailpieces Sent to APOs, FPOs, and DPOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

524 Proof of Filing Citation (PFC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

524.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

524.2 Filing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

524.21 Mandatory Filing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

524.22 How to File Electronic Export Information and Obtain a Proof of 

Filing Citation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

525 AES Downtime Citation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

526 Exemption and Exclusion Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

526.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

526.2 When Applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

527 Placement of PFC, AES Downtime Citation, or Exemption and Exclusion Legend . . . . 155

530 Commodities and Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

531 Scope and Applicability of Export Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

531.1 U.S. Department of Commerce — Bureau of Industry and Security; 

Export Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

531.2 Export Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

532 Export Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

532.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

532.2 Export — Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

532.3 How to Determine If an Export License Is Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

532.4 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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533 Additional Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

533.1 Shipper’s Export Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

533.2 Shipper’s Electronic Export Filing Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

533.3 Processing at Post Office Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

540 Munitions (Defense Articles) and Related Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

541 Licensing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

541.1 Individual Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

541.11 Exporting Defense Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

541.12 Exporting Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

541.2 Prohibited Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

541.3 Exporting of Government Shipments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

541.4 Obtaining Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

542 Mailing Under Individual Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

542.1 Marking by Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

542.2 Processing at Post Office Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

542.21 Examination of List of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

542.22 Amount of Mailing Authorized by License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

550 Dried Whole Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

551 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

552 Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

553 How to Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

553.1 Preparation by Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

553.11 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

553.12 Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

553.2 Processing in Office of Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

553.21 Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

553.22 Signature of Postmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

560 (Reserved). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

570 Consular and Commercial Invoices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

580 Drawback Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

581 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582 Processing Drawback Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.1 Forms Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.11 List of Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.12 Where to Obtain the Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.2 Preparation by Senders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.21 Claiming Drawback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.22 Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

582.3 Processing by Postmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

582.31 Postmaster’s Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

582.32 Disposal of Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
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590 Exporting Wildlife and Protected Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

591 Special Requirements for Wildlife and Certain Plant Exports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

592 Declaration Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

592.1 Declaration of Wildlife Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

592.2 Declaration of Scientific Specimens or Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

592.3 Declaration of Plant Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

593 Export Licenses and Inspection Requirements for Commercial Wildlife Exports. . . . . . 167

594 Marking Requirements for Wildlife Exports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

595 Permit Requirements for Wildlife and Plant Exports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

596 Obtaining and Using Permits for Wildlife and Protected Plant Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

596.1 Export Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

596.2 CITES Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

596.3 Export of Migratory Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

597 How to Obtain Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

598 Wildlife Inspection Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

6 Special Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

610 Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

611 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

612 Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

613 Qualifying as a Wholesaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

613.1 Letter of Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

613.2 Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

613.3 Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

614 Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

614.1 Qualified List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

614.2 Preapproved Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

614.3 Right of First Refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

615 Length of Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

615.1 Approval Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

615.2 Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

7 Treatment of Inbound Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

710 U.S. Customs Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

711 Customs Examination of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited Articles . . . . 173

711.1 What Is Subject to Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

711.2 Treatment of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited Articles . . . . . . . . . . 173

711.21 Treatment at Exchange Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

711.22 Treatment at Distribution Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

711.23 Priority Treatment of Airmail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

711.3 Examination of Registered Mail and Sealed Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

711.4 Extraction of Samples for Advisory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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711.5 Treatment of Mail Following Customs Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

711.51 Repacking After Customs Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

711.52 Identification of Dutiable/Nondutiable Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

711.6 Handling Subsequent to Customs Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

711.61 Postal Service Handling Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

711.62 U.S. Customs Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

712 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

712.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

712.11 Collecting Postal Service Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

712.12 Collecting Postal Service Fee for Each Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

712.13 Accounting for the Postal Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

712.2 Articles Exempted From Postal Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

712.3 Amount of Postal Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

712.4 Postal Service Fee Not Refundable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

712.5 Customs Duties and Customs Fee Not Exempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

713 Treatment of DutiMable Mail at Delivery Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

713.1 Detection and Dispatch of Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

713.11 Detecting Dutiable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

713.12 Dispatch to Delivery Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

713.2 Delivery of Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

713.21 Delivery Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

713.22 Delivery Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

713.23 Addressee Protests Duty Charged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

713.3 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

713.31 Forwarding Dutiable Mail Within the U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

713.32 Forwarding Dutiable Mail to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

713.33 Returning Dutiable Mail to Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

713.34 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail by Stations and Branches . . . . . . . . . 181

713.4 Payment of Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

713.41 Duty Rate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

713.42 Prepayment of Customs Duty Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

713.43 Registration of Items to Be Returned to the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

713.44 Return of Audio-Visual Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

713.45 Assessment of Duty in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

713.46 Recording and Reporting Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

713.5 Treatment of Uncollected Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

713.51 Disposal of Uncollected Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

713.52 Reporting of Uncollected Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

713.53 Past-Due Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

713.54 Detached Customs Mail Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

713.6 Refund of Customs Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

713.61 Action by Postmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

713.62 Refunds by Customs Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
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720 Plant and Animal Quarantine Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

721 What Is Subject to Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

722 Segregation and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

722.1 Treatment of Packages Labeled for Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

722.11 Dispatch of Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

722.12 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

722.2 Treatment of Packages Exempt From Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

722.3 Treatment of Unauthorized Importations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

722.4 Packages Containing Prohibited Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

723 Agriculture Inspection Stations and Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

730 Shortpaid Mail to the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

731 Computation of Postage Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

732 Shortpaid Letters and Cards From Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

733 Shortpaid Items Bearing U.S. Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

740 Irregular Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

741 Invalid Foreign Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

742 Stamps Not Affixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

742.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

742.2 Parcels Without Postage Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

743 Parcels Addressed Through Banks or Other Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

743.1 Notification of Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

743.2 Filing Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

744 Foreign Dispatch Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

744.1 Delivery Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

744.2 Undeliverable Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

744.3 Dispatch Notes Not Associated With Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

750 Extra Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

751 Insured Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

751.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

751.11 Evidence of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

751.12 List of Insurance Endorsements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

751.2 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

751.3 Indemnity Claims and Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

752 Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

752.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

752.11 Evidence of Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

752.12 List of Registry Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

752.13 Treatment of Registered Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

752.14 Treated as Ordinary Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

752.2 Treatment by Office of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

752.21 Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

752.22 Mail Unaccounted for After Assignment for Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

752.23 Indemnity Claims and Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
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753 Return Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

753.1 Completion of Return Receipt Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

753.2 Foreign Receipt Form Missing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

754 Restricted Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

754.1 Inbound Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

754.2 Failed Delivery Attempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

760 Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

761 General Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

761.1 Items Addressed to Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

761.2 Forwarding to a Third Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

761.3 Endorsement Not to Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

761.4 Scanning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

762 Mail of Domestic Origin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

762.1 Addressee Moved to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

762.11 Letters and Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

762.12 Mail Other Than Letters and Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

762.2 Undeliverable Domestic Mail Bearing U.S. Postage and a Foreign Return 

Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

763 Items Mailed Aboard Ships (Paquebot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

763.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

763.2 Mail Forwarded by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

763.3 Mail Posted on a U.S. Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

763.4 Forwarding Ship Passenger and Crew Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

763.41 Items That Do Not Contain Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

763.42 Accepting Employee’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

764 Mail of Foreign Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

764.1 Forwarding Within the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

764.11 Mail Other Than Periodicals and Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

764.12 Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

764.13 Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

764.2 Forwarding to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

764.21 Mail Other than Periodicals and Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

764.22 Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

764.23 Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

764.24 Customs Entry Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

764.3 Backstamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

765 Directory Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

766 Retention Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

766.1 General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

766.2 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

766.21 Refused, Undeliverable, or Unforwardable Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

766.22 Request for Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

766.23 Items Conditionally Refused by Addressee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
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766.24 Items Returned From Customs Custody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

766.25 Request for Delivery to Alternate Addressee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

770 Undeliverable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

771 Mail of Domestic Origin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

771.1 General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

771.2 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

771.3 Endorsements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

771.4 Remailing of Returned Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

771.5 Return Charges for First-Class Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

771.51 General Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

771.52 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

771.6 Return Charges for Priority Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

771.7 Handling of Returned Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

771.71 Refused by Sender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

771.72 Sender Has Moved to Another U.S. Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

771.73 Sender Has Moved to Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

772 Mail of Foreign Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.1 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.11 Reason for Nondelivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.12 Postmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.13 Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.14 Method of Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.15 Abandoned Parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.2 Dutiable Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.31 General Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

772.32 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

780 Items Mailed Abroad by or on Behalf of Senders in the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

781 Payment Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

781.1 Postage Payment Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

781.2 Handling Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

782 Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

782.1 Resident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

782.2 By or on Behalf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

782.3 Place of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

782.4 Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

783 Advance Payment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

783.1 Sample Mailpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

783.2 Headquarters Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

784 Advance Payment Not Made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

784.1 Return or Disposal of Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

784.2 Mailings Without Advance Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

785 Report of Mailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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8 (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

9 Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

910 Reports Encouraged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

920 Inquiries and Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

921 Inquiries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

921.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

921.2 Initiating an Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

921.3 How to Initiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

921.4 Inquiry Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

921.5 General Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

921.51 Nondelivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

921.52 Return Receipts Improperly Completed or Not Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

921.53 Express Mail International Items, Registered Mail Items, and Insured 

and Ordinary Parcels With Damaged or Missing Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

921.54 Wrapper Found Without Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

922 Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

922.1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

922.2 Filing a Claim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

922.3 Claims Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

922.31 Evidence of Indemnity Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

922.32 Evidence of Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

922.4 Processing Claims for Damaged or Missing Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

922.41 Postal Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

923 Disposition of Damaged Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

930 Indemnity Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

931 Adjudication and Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

931.1 When to Be Instituted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

931.2 International Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

931.21 Indemnity Claims for International Registered Mail, Insured Parcels, 

and Ordinary Parcels of U.S. and Foreign Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

931.22 Country of Origin Pays Indemnity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

931.3 Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

931.31 Appealing a Claims Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

931.32 Final Postal Service Decision of Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

932 General Exceptions To Payment — Registered Mail, Priority Mail International 

Insured Parcels, and Priority Mail International Ordinary Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

933 Payments for Priority Mail International Insured Parcels and Priority Mail 

International Ordinary Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

933.1 General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

933.11 Insured Parcels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

933.12 Indemnity Will Not Be Paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

933.13 Ordinary Priority Mail International Parcels — Indemnity Limitations . . . . . . . 215

933.14 Ordinary Priority Mail International Parcels — Exceptions to Indemnity . . . . . 215
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933.2 Special Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934 Payments for Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934.1 General Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934.11 Indemnity Paid by Country of Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934.12 Parcels Erroneously Accepted as Registered Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934.13 Indemnity Will Not Be Paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934.14 Indemnity Paid by Country of Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

934.2 Special Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

935 Payments for Express Mail International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

935.1 When Authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

935.2 When Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

940 Postage Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

941 Postage Refunds for First-Class Mail International and Priority Mail International. . . . . 217

941.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

941.2 Applications by Senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

941.3 Processing Refund Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

941.31 Items Originating in United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

941.32 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

942 Postage Refunds for Express Mail International Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

942.1 Who May File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

942.2 Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

942.21 Express Mail International Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

942.22 Express Mail International With Guarantee Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

942.3 Applications by Senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

942.31 Express Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

942.32 Express Mail International With Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

942.4 Processing of Refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

942.5 Unallowable Refunds — Express Mail International With No Service 

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

942.51 Postage Refunds — Express Mail International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

942.52 Unallowable Refunds — Express Mail International With Guarantee 

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

942.53 Consequential Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

943 Processing Refund Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

943.1 Items Originating in the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

943.2 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
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Index of Countries and Localities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Country Price Groups and Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

World Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Individual Country Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

List of Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903

Forms Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907
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110 General Information

111 Scope

This manual sets forth the conditions and procedures for the preparation and 

treatment of mail sent from the United States to other countries and the 

treatment of mail received from other countries. Its counterpart in the 

domestic mail service is the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal 

Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®). Cross-references to the DMM are 

provided wherever domestic conditions and procedures apply to the 

preparation or treatment of international mail.

112 Mailer Responsibility

Regardless of any statement contained in this manual or the statements of 

any employee of the United States Postal Service®, the burden rests with the 

mailer to ensure that he or she has complied with the prescribed laws and 

regulations governing domestic and international mail, both those of the 

United States and those of the destination country. Full responsibility rests 

with the mailer to comply with all postal and nonpostal laws and regulations 

regarding the mailing of dangerous goods. Anyone who mails, or causes to 

be mailed, nonmailable or improperly packaged dangerous goods can be 

subject to legal penalties, including but not limited to those specified in 

Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C.).

113 Individual Country Listings

Individual Country Listings (ICLs) provide information about conditions of 

mailing, postage prices, and extra services for each country. ICLs are 

arranged alphabetically. Most subtitles are followed by a chapter citation in 

parentheses.

114 Availability

Customers may access this manual online at http://pe.usps.gov. A printed 

copy may be purchased from:

US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

PO BOX 979050

ST LOUIS, MO 63197-9000
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115 Official Correspondence

115.1 Communicating With Headquarters

115.11 Operations

Questions regarding the proper classification, postal prices and fees, 

preparation requirements, claims and inquiries, extra services, mailability, or 

any other classification aspect of international mail should be directed to 

local Postal Service officials. Regulatory matters relating to international mail 

should be directed to the Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) at 

the following address:

MANAGER PRICING AND CLASSIFICATION SERVICE CENTER

US POSTAL SERVICE

90 CHURCH ST STE 3100

NEW YORK NY 10007-2951

115.12 Policy and Representation

Correspondence concerning the following should be addressed to:

DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL POSTAL AFFAIRS

US POSTAL SERVICE

1735 N LYNN ST STE 6043

ARLINGTON VA 22209-6111

a. Policy matters relating to international mail and international postal affairs.

b. Negotiation and interpretation of postal agreements.

c. Communications of a nonroutine nature from foreign postal officials.

d. Postal Service representation at international postal meetings.

e. Postal Service representation at meetings with other federal 

departments and agencies relating to international postal affairs.

f. Visits by foreign postal officials.

115.13 Transportation and Distribution

Correspondence concerning the transportation of international civil and 

military mail, including the following, should be addressed to:

MANAGER INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OPERATIONS

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 6801

WASHINGTON DC 20260-6801

a. Containerization and plant loads.

b. Conveyance rates.

c. Designation of U.S. exchange offices.

d. Documentation.

e. Internal air conveyance, terminal, and transit charges.

f. Mode of transport.

g. Related forms and reports.

h. Routing.

i. Schedules and performance of U.S. and foreign flag carriers.

j. Distribution procedures and schemes.
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115.14 Investigations

Correspondence relating to investigation of losses, depredations (robberies 

or missing contents), and security of international mail should be addressed 

to:

CHIEF POSTAL INSPECTOR

INSPECTION SERVICE

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON DC 20260-2100

115.15 International Money Orders

Correspondence relating to international money orders, including operational 

procedures, accounting, cashing, and issuing, should be addressed to:

INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION

ACCOUNTING SERVICE CENTER

US POSTAL SERVICE

PO BOX 14964

ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421

115.2 Correspondence With Foreign Postal Authorities

115.21 Correspondence Permitted

Correspondence is permitted between foreign postal authorities and Postal 

Service inspectors-in-charge and the postmasters acting under the 

instructions for processing inquiries described in 920. U.S. exchange offices 

may correspond with their foreign counterparts only through bulletins of 

verification and exchanges of documentation.

115.22 Correspondence Not Permitted

In all other cases, postmasters, area offices, and other field units of the 

Postal Service must not correspond directly with postal officials in other 

countries, but must refer inquiries from those officials to Headquarters for 

attention. (See 115.1 for referral points for particular subjects.)

115.3 Correspondence With Foreign Individuals

115.31 Correspondence Permitted

Postmasters, area offices, and other field units of the Postal Service may 

reply directly to inquiries and engage in other necessary correspondence 

with individuals and firms in other countries.

115.32 Customer’s Address

A customer’s address may not be given out without the customer’s consent.

120 Preparation for Mailing

121 Packaging — Sender’s Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the sender to prepare items and to address them 

clearly and correctly. In preparing items for mailing, the sender must (1) use 

strong envelopes or durable packaging material to prevent deterioration or 
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degradation, and (2) consider the nature of the articles being mailed and the 

distance they must travel to reach the addressee. (See DMM 601 for detailed 

instructions.)

122 Addressing

122.1 Destination Address

a. At least the entire right half of the address side of the envelope, 

package, or card should be reserved for the destination address, 

postage, labels, and postal notations.

b. Addresses must appear in ink or be typewritten. Pencil is 

unacceptable.

c. The name and address of addressee must appear legibly with roman 

letters and arabic numbers, all placed lengthwise on one side of the 

item. For parcels, addresses should also appear on a separate slip 

enclosed in the parcel.

d. Addresses in Russian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Japanese, or 

Chinese characters must bear an interline translation in English of the 

names of the post office and country of destination. If the English 

translation is not known, the foreign language words must appear in 

roman characters (print or script). See 292.41 and 293.41 for an 

optional addressing procedure that applies only to direct country sacks 

of International Priority Airmail (IPA) or International Surface Air Lift 

(ISAL) mail, respectively.

e. Mail may not be addressed to a person in one country “in care of” a 

person in another country.

f. The name of the sender and/or addressee may not be in initials except 

where they are an adopted trade name.

g. Mail may not be addressed to Boxholder or Householder.

h. The following exceptional form of address, in French or a language 

known in the country of destination, may appear on printed matter: the 

addressee’s name or Occupant.

Example: Mr. Thomas Clark or Occupant

i. The house number and street address or box number must appear 

when mail is addressed to towns or cities.

j. The address of items sent to General Delivery must indicate the name 

of the addressee and the country of destination. The use of initials, 

figures, simple given names, or fictitious names is not permitted on 

articles addressed for general delivery.

k. All lines of the delivery address should appear in all capital letters. 

The city destination must appear in capital letters together with the 

correct post code number or delivery zone number, if any. The last 
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line of the address must show only the country name, written in full 

(no abbreviations) and in capital letters. If possible, the address 

should have no more than five lines. For example:

Exception: To Canada, there must be two spaces between the 

province abbreviation and the postal code, as shown below 

between “ON” and “KIA 0B1”:

122.2 Return Address

122.21 General

Due to heightened security, many foreign postal administrations require 

complete sender and addressee information in roman letters and Arabic 

numerals on postal items. All outbound international mail should bear a 

complete return address of the sender. Only one return address may be 

used, and it must be located so that it does not affect either the clarity of the 

address of destination or the application of service labels and notations 

(postmarks, etc.).

122.22 Required Use of Return Address

In the case of bulk mailings, all mailpieces must bear a U.S.-origin return 

address visible on the outside of the mailpiece. For the purpose of this 

section, a “bulk mailing” is any IPA or ISAL mailing, or any other mailing paid 

with an advance deposit account and presented to the U.S. Postal Service 

for acceptance.

122.23 Return Address Elements and Placement

For U.S.-origin mailpieces, minimum elements must include a complete 

street number and name (or Post Office box number), city name, state name 

(or authorized two-letter state abbreviation), and the correct 5-digit ZIP Code 

or ZIP+4 code. The return address should appear in the upper left corner of 

the address side of the envelope, card, flat, or package. It is also 

recommended that U.S.-origin mailpieces include “United States” on the last 

line of the return address.

Unregistered items bearing a return address in another country are accepted 

only at the sender’s risk. Items authorized to bear a return address in another 

country must include the proper return address elements (including the 

country name) to ensure the proper return of the mailpiece. The return 

address should appear in the upper left corner of the address side of the 

envelope, card, flat, or package.

MR THOMAS CLARK

117 RUSSELL DRIVE

LONDON WIP 6HQ

GREAT BRITAIN

MS C P APPLE

APARTADO 3068

46807 PUERTO VALLARTA 

JALISCO

MEXICO

MS HELEN SAUNDERS

1010 CLEAR STREET

OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1

CANADA
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123 Customs Forms and Online Shipping Labels

123.1 General

Only two customs declaration forms are used, as required under 123.6, for 

international mail: PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s 

Declaration (green label); and PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and 

Dispatch Note — CP 72. PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — 

CP 91, is used as a carriage document for PS Form 2976-A.

Note: The current edition of PS Form 2976 is December 2009; the 

current edition of PS Form 2976-A is May 2009; the current edition of 

PS Form 2976-E is September 2006. Except as provided in 123.3 and 

123.5, mailers must present at the time of mailing a fully completed 

sender’s declaration (the Post OfficeTM copy of PS Form 2976 or 2976-A), 

which specifies both the sender’s name and address and the addressee’s 

name and address.

123.2 Availability

Customs declaration forms are available without charge at Post Office 

facilities. Upon request, mailers may receive a reasonable supply for mail 

preparation. Customers may also order supplies of the customs forms from 

The Postal Store at http://shop.usps.com; search on the words “customs 

forms.” Customs declaration forms are also available through an online 

customs form application at usps.com/webtools.

123.3 Privately Printed Forms

If authorized, mailers may privately print PS Forms 2976 and 2976-A. 

Privately printed forms must be identical in size, design, and color to the 

Postal ServiceTM forms, and each form must contain a unique Code U 128 

barcode symbology that can be read by Postal Service equipment. Mailers 

may obtain form specifications from the following address:

BARCODE CERTIFICATION

NATIONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

6060 PRIMACY PKWY STE 201

MEMPHIS TN 38188-0001

Mailers can also obtain form specifications by calling the NCSC at 

800-238-3150 — select option 5 for barcode certification — or online at 

http://ribbs.usps.gov; click on “Site Index” and then on “International 

Customs Forms.”

Upon receipt of the request, the NCSC will send mailers an application and 

specifications for preparing PS Forms 2976 and/or 2976-A. The application 

clearly explains the process necessary for authorization. When authorized by 

the NCSC, a mailer may omit printing the Post Office copy (copy 5) of 

PS Forms 2976 and/or 2976-A by submitting an authorized manifest listing of 

the items. The manifest must be typewritten, legibly handwritten, or 

computer-generated, and must contain the following information:

a. The sender’s name and address.

b. The sender’s print authorization number (i.e., barcode).
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c. The edition date of the privately printed form.

d. The same certification statement that is printed on the Postal Service 

form.

e. A list of the foreign recipients’ names and delivery addresses.

f. The mailer’s signature and date.

123.4 Nonpostal Forms

123.41 Nonpostal Export Regulations

Certain items must bear one or more of the forms required by the nonpostal 

export regulations described in chapter 5.

123.42 Commercial Invoices

A commercial invoice is a bill for goods from the seller to the buyer. A 

commercial invoice must be completed where required and must contain the 

following basic information:

1. Seller’s complete contact information.

2. Receiver’s complete contact information.

3. Consignee’s complete contact information (if it is different from the 

buyer’s).

4. Country of origin.

5. Destination country.

6. Reason for export.

7. Total commercial value of the item(s) shipped.

8. Sales and payment terms (if any).

9. Currency of sale.

10. Full quantities and description of the merchandise.

11. A statement certifying that the invoice is correct.

123.5 Place of Mailing

Mailpieces bearing customs declarations have specific deposit requirements 

based on mail category, shape, and weight. Refer to the specific IMM part 

below for determination:

a. Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces — see 215.

b. Express Mail International mailpieces — see 225.

c. Priority Mail International mailpieces — see 235.

d. First-Class Mail International mailpieces — see 245.

123.6 Required Usage

123.61 Conditions

The following conditions apply to customs forms for international mail items:

a. Except as provided in 123.62, mailers must use PS Form 2976 or 

PS Form 2976-A as described in Exhibit 123.61.

b. The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be 

large enough to contain completely the applicable customs form, 
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postage, and any applicable markings, endorsements, and extra 

service labels.

c. Regardless of any listing in Exhibit 123.61, items containing articles 

that require an export license (see 532) must always bear 

PS Form 2976-A.

Exhibit 123.61

Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category

Type of Item

Declared Value, 

Weight, or Physical 

Characteristic

Required 

PS Form Comment

Global Express Guaranteed Items

All items. All values 6182 PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice, is 

required for certain commodities and 

destinations. For determination, see 

Publication 141, Global Express 

Guaranteed Service Guide.

Express Mail International Items

All items. All values 2976 or 2976-A Required customs forms and 

endorsements vary by country and are 

specified in the Individual Country 

Listings.

Priority Mail International Items Except Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box 

All Priority Mail International 

items except the Flat Rate 

Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

All values 2976-A Except for the Priority Mail International 

Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate 

Box, all items mailed in USPS-produced 

Priority Mail International packaging or 

any other container bearing a Priority 

Mail sticker or marked with the words 

“Priority Mail” are considered to be 

within the scope of this requirement.

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope (Maximum weight limit: 4 pounds)

All Priority Mail International 

Flat Rate Envelopes 

containing only documents 

except for the known mailer 

exemption described in the 

entry below.

Under 16 ounces, no 

more than 3/4 inch 

thick, and uniformly 

thick

None* See 123.63 for additional information 

concerning “documents.”

16 ounces or more, 

more than 3/4 inch 

thick, or not uniformly 

thick

2976

All Priority Mail International 

Flat Rate Envelopes 

containing only documents 

that are entered by a known 

mailer as defined in 123.62.

No more than 3/4 inch 

thick and uniformly 

thick

None* See 123.63 for additional information 

concerning “documents.”

More than 3/4 inch 

thick or not uniformly 

thick

2976

All Priority Mail International 

Flat Rate Envelopes 

containing potentially 

dutiable contents, 

regardless of weight.

$400 or less 2976 Merchandise is permitted unless 

prohibited by the destination country.

Over $400 Prohibited Items over $400 must be mailed using 

Global Express Guaranteed service, 

Express Mail International service, or 

Priority Mail International service (other 

than the Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat 

Rate Box).
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Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Box (Maximum weight limit: 4 pounds)

All Priority Mail International 

Small Flat Rate Boxes, 

regardless of contents.

$400 or less 2976 Merchandise is permitted unless 

prohibited by the destination country.

Over $400 Prohibited Items over $400 must be mailed using 

Global Express Guaranteed service, 

Express Mail International service, or 

Priority Mail International service (other 

than the Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat 

Rate Box).

First-Class Mail International Letters and Large Envelopes (Flats), Including International Priority Airmail (IPA) 

Items and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Items (Maximum weight limit: 4 pounds) 

All letter-size and flat-size 

items, as defined in 243, 

containing only documents 

except for the known mailer 

exemption described in the 

entry below.

Under 16 ounces None* See 123.63 for additional information 

16 ounces or more 2976 concerning “documents.”

All letter-size and flat-size 

items, as defined in 243, 

containing only documents 

that are entered by a known 

mailer as defined in 123.62.

None* See 123.63 for additional information 

concerning “documents.”

All items containing 

potentially dutiable 

contents, regardless of 

weight.

$400 or less 2976 Merchandise is permitted unless 

prohibited by the destination country.

Over $400 Prohibited Items over $400 must be mailed using 

Global Express Guaranteed service, 

Express Mail International service, or 

Priority Mail International service (other 

than the Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat 

Rate Box).

First-Class Mail International Packages (Small Packets), Including IPA Items and ISAL Items 

(Maximum weight limit: 4 pounds) 

All First-Class Mail 

International packages 

(small packets), as defined 

in 243.4, regardless of 

contents.

$400 or less 2976 Merchandise is permitted unless 

prohibited by the destination country.

Over $400 Prohibited Items over $400 must be mailed using 

Global Express Guaranteed service, 

Express Mail International service, or 

Priority Mail International service (other 

than the Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat 

Rate Box).

Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons

All items. Follow above 

requirements for 

relevant mail category, 

as appropriate.

Follow above 

requirements for 

relevant mail 

category, as 

appropriate.

Free matter for the blind or other 

physically handicapped persons 

requires a customs form for all articles.

Exhibit 123.61

Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category

Type of Item

Declared Value, 

Weight, or Physical 

Characteristic

Required 

PS Form Comment
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123.62 Known Mailers

123.621 Overview

A “known mailer” may be exempt from the customs form requirement that 

would otherwise apply to letter-size mailpieces (weighing up to 3.5 ounces) 

and flat-size mailpieces (weighing 16 ounces or more) as defined in 241.2. A 

“known mailer” must meet one of the definitions in 123.622 and must meet 

the conditions in 123.623.

123.622 Definition

A “known mailer” must meet one of the following definitions:

a. A federal, state, or local government agency whose mail is regarded as 

Official Mail.

b. A contractor who sends out prepaid mail on behalf of a military service, 

provided the mail is endorsed “Contents for Official Use — Exempt 

from Customs Requirements.”

c. A business mailer who enters volume mailings through a business mail 

entry unit (BMEU) or other bulk mail acceptance location, completes a 

postage statement at the time of entry, pays postage through an 

advance deposit account, and uses a permit imprint for postage 

payment. For this purpose, the categories of mail that qualify are as 

follows:

(1) Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope.

(2) First-Class Mail International service.

(3) International Priority Airmail (IPA) service.

(4) International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service.

123.623 Conditions

The following conditions apply to “known mailers”:

a. The mailpieces must contain no merchandise items or other contents 

that are potentially dutiable.

b. The mailpieces must be letter-size or flat-size as defined in 241.2.

c. If the mailpieces are mailed with a postage statement, the mailer must 

certify on the postage statement that the mailpieces contain no 

dangerous materials that are prohibited by postal regulations.

M-bags (Airmail, IPA Service, and ISAL Service)

All M-bags. $400 or less 2976 A fully completed PS Form 2976 must 

be affixed to PS Tag 158, M-bag 

Addressee Tag.

Over $400 Prohibited

* Qualifying items must meet the physical characteristics in 241.235. For example, the following items do not meet this 

requirement and must bear a PS Form 2976: 1) Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes that are not uniformly thick; 

2) First-Class Mail International items claimed at the package price; and 3) IPA and ISAL packages (small packets) containing 

only documents.

Exhibit 123.61

Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category

Type of Item

Declared Value, 

Weight, or Physical 

Characteristic

Required 

PS Form Comment
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d. The import regulations of the destination country must allow individual 

mailpieces without a customs form affixed.

e. For IPA and ISAL mailings, the mailer must pay with a permit imprint or 

with a combination postage method (meter postage affixed to the 

piece and additional postage by permit imprint). IPA and ISAL 

mailpieces that are paid for by postage solely with a meter do not

qualify for the “known mailer” exemption.

123.63 Documents and Merchandise

In Exhibit 123.61, the “Type of Item” column has several references to 

“documents.” For this purpose, “documents” refers only to printed 

documents, not to electronic storage media or devices such as CDs, DVDs, 

or flash drives. Examples of documents include the following:

a. Audit and business records.

b. Personal correspondence.

c. Circulars.

d. Pamphlets.

e. Advertisements.

f. Written instruments not intended to be resold.

g. Money orders, checks, and similar items that cannot be negotiated or 

converted into cash without forgery.

Examples of items that do not qualify as documents — rather, they are 

considered merchandise, so the sender is required to apply a customs 

declaration form and declare a value — include the following:

a. CDs, DVDs, flash drives, video and cassette tapes, and other electronic 

storage media — regardless if they are blank or if they contain 

electronic documents or other prerecorded media.

b. Artwork.

c. Collector or antique document items.

d. Books.

e. Periodicals.

f. Printed music.

g. Printed educational or test material.

h. Player piano rolls.

i. Engineering drawings.

j. Blueprints.

k. Film.

l. Negatives.

m. X-rays.

n. Separation negatives.

o. Photographs.
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123.64 Additional Security Controls

When the chief postal inspector determines that a unique, credible threat 

exists, the Postal Service may require a mailer to provide photo identification 

at the time of mailing. The signature on the identification must match the 

signature on the customs declaration form.

123.7 Completing Customs Forms

123.71 PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s 

Declaration (green label)

123.711 Sender’s Preparation of PS Form 2976

A sender must complete PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — 

Sender’s Declaration (green label). See Exhibit 123.711 for a copy of 

PS Form 2976.

a. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the package contains a 

gift, documents, commercial samples, or other items.

b. In block (1), provide a detailed description, in English, of each article 

and the quantity for each article. General descriptions such as “food,” 

“medicine,” “gifts,” or “clothing” are not acceptable. In addition to the 

English text, a translation in another language is permitted.

c. In block (2), enter the quantity of each article.

d. In block (3), enter the weight of each article in pounds and ounces.

e. In block (4), declare the value of each article in U.S. dollars.

Note: The sender may declare that the contents have no value. 

However, declaring that the contents have no value does not 

exempt an item from customs examination or charges in the 

destination country.

f. The sender must enter the actual value of an item for registered items 

in a consistent manner on PS Forms 3806 and 2976 — i.e., the value 

entered must be identical. Items on which identical values are not 

declared will be refused. (See 334.12.)

g. In block (5) — which is only for commercial items (i.e., any goods 

exported/imported in the course of a business transaction whether or 

not they are sold for money or exchanged) — enter, if known, the HS 

tariff number (6 digits), which must be based on the Harmonized 

Commodity Description and Coding System developed by the World 

Customs organization, and the country of origin, which is the country 

where the goods originated (i.e., where they were produced, 

manufactured, or assembled).

h. In block (6), enter the total weight and the total value of the items.

i. In block (7), check “NOEEI § 30.37(a)” or “NOEEI § 30.37(h),” 

depending on the applicable Exemption and Exclusion Legend.

j. In block (8), sign and date in the blocks indicated on the left side and 

the right side of the form. The sender’s signature certifies that all 

entries are correct and that the item contains no dangerous article 

prohibited by postal or customs regulations.
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k. Enter the sender’s full name and address and the addressee’s full 

name and address in the blocks indicated.

l. Affix the form to the address side of the item and present the item for 

mailing.

Exhibit 123.711

PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration (green label) 

(Sender’s Instructions and Copy 3)
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123.712 Postal Service Employee’s Acceptance of PS Form 2976

The Postal Service acceptance employee must do the following when 

accepting PS Form 2976 from the sender:

a. Instruct the sender how to complete, legibly and accurately, PS Form 

2976, as required. The sender’s failure to complete the form properly 

can delay delivery of the item or inconvenience the sender and 

addressee. Moreover, a false, misleading, or incomplete declaration 

can result in the seizure or return of the item and/or in criminal or civil 

penalties. The Postal Service assumes no responsibility for the 

accuracy of information that the sender enters on PS Form 2976.

b. Verify that the sender has entered the information on the form, and has 

signed and dated the form in the spaces provided on the left side and 

the right side of the form. The sender’s address on the mailpiece must 

match the sender’s address on PS Form 2976.

c. Enter the total weight of the package on the form, if the sender has not 

already done so.

d. Round stamp the right side of the form (the Post Office copy) and tell 

the sender that the Postal Service will retain this document for 30 days 

as a record of mailing.

e. To comply with U.S. Census Bureau requirements, it is the customer’s 

responsibility to ensure an appropriate Exemption and Exclusion 

Legend is selected or displayed on PS Form 2976. In addition, items 

sent to Cuba may require a Proof of Filing Citation or AES Downtime 

Citation.

123.72 PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — 

CP 72

123.721 Sender’s Preparation of PS Form 2976-A

a. Enter the sender’s full name and address and the addressee’s full 

name and address in the blocks indicated.

b. Enter information for customs reference, importer’s reference, and 

telephone/fax/e-mail, if known.

c. In block (1), provide a detailed description, in English, of each article. 

General descriptions such as “food,” “medicine,” “gifts,” or “clothing” 

are not acceptable. In addition to the English text, a translation in 

another language is permitted. If there is insufficient space on the form 

to list all contents, use a second form (and subsequent forms, if 

necessary) to continue listing the contents and indicate on the first 

form that the contents are continued on a subsequent form(s). When 

using this option, customers must ensure that the barcodes on the 

subsequent forms are totally obliterated to avoid multiple barcodes 

being assigned to the package. Place the form(s) into PS Form 2976-E 

(plastic envelope).

d. In block (2), enter the quantity of each article.

e. In block (3), enter the net weight of each article in pounds and ounces, 

if known.
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f. In block (4), enter the value for each article in U.S. dollars.

g. In block (5), check the appropriate box to indicate whether the package 

contains a gift, documents, commercial samples, or other items.

h. In block (6), check the appropriate box for the applicable type of 

service.

i. In block (7), note any restrictions that pertain to block 12.

j. In block (8), enter the total gross weight in pounds and ounces.

k. In block (9), enter the total value of all items in U.S. dollars.

l. In block (10), provide disposal instructions in the event that the 

package cannot be delivered. Check the appropriate box to indicate 

whether the package is to be returned, treated as abandoned, or 

forwarded to an alternate address. Undeliverable packages returned to 

the sender are, upon delivery, subject to collection of return postage 

and any other charges assessed by the foreign postal authorities. If you 

are unwilling to pay return postage, check the box “Treat as 

Abandoned.”

m. In block (11), enter the applicable Exemption or Exclusion Legend, 

Proof of Filing Citation, or AES Downtime Citation.

n. In block (12), provide details if the contents are subject to quarantine 

(plant, food products, etc.).

o. In block (13), sign and date the form. The sender’s signature certifies 

that all entries are correct and that the item contains no dangerous 

article prohibited by postal or other regulations.

p. In blocks (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), and (19), enter the applicable number 

if the item requires a sender’s customs reference or importer’s 

reference, or if the item is accompanied by a license, certificate, or 

invoice.

q. In blocks (20) and (21) — which are for commercial items only (i.e., 

goods exported/imported in the course of a business transaction 

whether or not they are sold for money or exchanged) — enter, if 

known, the HS tariff number (which is the six-digit number based on 

the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System 

developed by the World Customs Organization) and the country of 

origin (which is the country where the goods originated — i.e., where 

the goods were produced, manufactured, or assembled).

r. Place the form set inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope) and affix it 

to the address side of the package. Allow the Postal Service employee 

to complete PS Form 2976-A as described in 123.722.

s. Present the item for mailing.
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Exhibit 123.721

PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72 

(Instructions, Copies 1 and 4, and Indemnity Statement)

Note: To see the complete PS Form 2976-A, click the link below:

http://www.usps.com/forms/_pdf/ps2976a.pdf
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Exhibit 123.721

PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72 

(Instructions, Copies 1 and 4, and Indemnity Statement)
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Exhibit 123.721

PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72 

(Instructions, Copies 1 and 4, and Indemnity Statement)

123.722 Postal Service Employee’s Acceptance of PS Form 2976-A

The Postal Service acceptance employee must do the following when 

accepting PS Form 2976-A from the sender:

a. Instruct the sender how to complete, legibly and accurately, PS Form 

2976-A, as required. The sender’s failure to complete the form properly 

can delay delivery of the item or inconvenience the sender and 

addressee. Moreover, a false, misleading, or incomplete declaration 

can result in the seizure or return of the item and/or in criminal or civil 

penalties. The Postal Service assumes no responsibility for the 

accuracy of information that the sender enters on PS Form 2976-A.

b. Verify that the sender has entered the information on the form and has 

signed and dated the declaration. The sender’s address on the 

mailpiece must match the sender’s address on PS Form 2976-A.

c. To comply with U.S. Census Bureau requirements, it is the customer’s 

responsibility to ensure that an appropriate Exemption and Exclusion 

Legend, Proof of Filing Citation, or AES Downtime Citation is displayed 

on PS Form 2976-A. If this information is not entered, remind the 

customer that he or she may be subject to civil and criminal penalties 

for noncompliance.
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d. If the sender wishes to insure the contents, the retail associate will 

record the insured amount in U.S. dollars and special drawing right 

(SDR) value on PS Form 2976-A in the space provided. (See Exhibit 

323.62 for the conversion table.)

e. Weigh the parcel, enter the weight in block (8), and enter the applicable 

amount of postage and fees in the appropriate block in the upper right 

corner of the form.

f. Round stamp the form in the appropriate place on each copy 

(copies 1–6).

g. Remove the Post Office copy (copy 5) and tell the mailer that the Postal 

Service will retain this document for 30 days as a record of mailing. 

Remove the Mailer copy (copy 6) and give it to the mailer.

h. Round stamp any uncanceled stamps, and if postage is paid by meter, 

round stamp the front of the piece near the meter postage.

Note: To comply with international mail aviation security procedures, the 

Postal Service employee must endorse any item weighing 16 ounces or 

more that is not accepted by an authorized employee, or that is subject 

to uncertain acceptance conditions (e.g., if received through a collection 

box or left on an unattended dock), with a “customer notification DDD-2” 

sticker and “surface only” and return the item to the sender by surface 

transportation. Consult the most recent international aviation security 

procedures for comprehensive acceptance procedures.

123.73 PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope — CP 91

PS Form 2976-E is a transparent plastic envelope designed to carry and 

protect the PS Form 2976-A form set. After completing the forms, the sender 

inserts the PS Form 2976-A form set into the envelope of PS Form 2976-E, 

removes the backing sheet, and affixes it to the package on the address 

side.

130 Mailability

131 General

131.1 Domestic Limits

All articles that are nonmailable in domestic mail are nonmailable in 

international mail. See DMM 601 and Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, 

and Perishable Mail. 

131.2 International Limits

Many articles that are mailable in domestic mail are nonmailable in 

international mail. See chapter 6 of Publication 52 and “Prohibitions and 

Restrictions” in the Individual Country Listings.
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131.3 Individual Country Prohibitions and Restrictions

131.31 Information Available

Information on articles that are prohibited or restricted to individual countries 

appears under “Prohibitions and Restrictions” in the Individual Country 

Listings. These prohibitions and restrictions are based on information 

furnished by the countries concerned. Customers should inquire at the Post 

Office facility about specific prohibitions or restrictions.

131.32 Prohibited and Restricted Articles

Articles that are prohibited by the destination country are nonmailable. For 

mail known to contain articles restricted by the destination country, the 

sender must be informed of the restrictions and advised that the articles are 

subject to the import requirements of that country.

131.33 Return or Seizure of Mail

A country may return or seize mail containing articles prohibited or restricted 

within that country, whether or not notice of such prohibition or restriction 

has been provided to or published by the Postal Service.

131.34 Foreign Customs Information

The Postal Service does not maintain or provide information concerning the 

assessment of customs duty in other countries. Postal Service employees 

must not attempt to inform customers whether articles (gifts or commercial 

shipments) will be subject to customs duty. Postal Service employees may 

suggest to customers, however, that they inform the addressees in advance 

of the articles they intend to mail. Addressees can then obtain information 

from their local customs authorities. No provision is made for prepayment of 

customs duty on mail addressed for delivery in foreign countries.

If duties or taxes are assessed, most countries will collect from the recipient 

a customs clearance and delivery fee, in addition to the duties and taxes. 

This fee is authorized by international postal agreements to reimburse the 

delivery service for the costs it incurs in clearing the items through customs 

and collecting duties at the time of delivery. The duties, taxes, and fee, if 

applicable, are not included in the postage paid by the mailer.

131.4 Mailer Responsibility

Regardless of any statement in this manual or the statement of any employee 

of the United States Postal Service, the burden rests with the mailer to 

ensure compliance with domestic, international, and individual country rules 

and regulations for mailability.

131.5 Preparation for Mailing

131.51 General Packaging Requirements

Parcels of articles or goods must meet the requirements of DMM 601. See 

DMM 601 for the size and weight limits of parcels and for several grades of 

fiberboard boxes used for difficult loads. Boxes with difficult loads must be 

reinforced with banding in each direction around the package.
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131.52 Special Packaging Requirements

Each mailer must meet the following special packaging requirements when 

mailing any of the following articles (see DMM 601):

a. Fragile articles, such as glass, must be cushioned as required to 

dissipate shock and pressure forces over as much of the surface of the 

item as possible.

b. Liquids must be packaged as required.

c. Package fatty substances that do not easily liquefy, such as ointments, 

soft soap, resins, etc., as well as silkworm eggs, in an interior container 

(box, cloth, or plastic bag) and place them in an outer shipping 

container of minimum 275-grade test strength.

d. Enclose dry, powdered dyes, such as aniline, in sift-proof, sturdy tin or 

plastic boxes in an outer sift-proof shipping container. This container 

must have a minimum 275-grade test strength fiberboard or equivalent.

132 Written, Printed, and Graphic Matter

132.1 Domestic Limits

All written, printed, and graphic matter that is described as nonmailable in 

DMM 601 is nonmailable internationally. This matter includes but is not 

limited to:

a. Advertisements for abortion.

b. Advertisements for motor vehicle master keys.

c. Copyright violations.

d. Fictitious matter.

e. Lottery matter.

f. Matter inciting violence.

g. Solicitations in the guise of bills or statements of account.

h. Solicitations or inducements for mailing harmful matter, radioactive 

materials, controlled substances, or intoxicating liquors.

Note: Immoral or obscene articles and advertisements for them are 

nonmailable.

132.2 Reply Cards and Envelopes

Mailpieces that are sent to foreign addressees may not contain prepaid reply 

cards or envelopes that bear a U.S. postage stamp, meter stamp, meter 

impression, or a domestic business reply indicia. See 382 for regulations 

governing mailer use of International Business Reply Service (IBRS).

Exception: The prohibition against enclosing U.S. domestic business 

reply cards or envelopes does not apply when they are bound into, are 

stapled to, or form an integral part of the printed page of mailpieces that 

are periodicals. Such enclosures may be admitted so long as they are 

not used as response vehicles by foreign recipients and the postal 

administrations of the destination countries do not object to their 

presence in U.S. origin publications.
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133 Improperly Addressed Mail

The following items are nonmailable in international mail:

a. Unaddressed items.

b. Items whose ultimate destination cannot be determined due to 

insufficient, illegible, or incorrect addressing.

c. Items bearing multiple addresses to the same or different countries.

134 Valuable Articles

134.1 Service Options

The following services can be used to send the articles noted in 134.2:

a. First-Class Mail International service with Registered Mail service.

b. Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope with Registered Mail 

service.

c. Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Box with Registered Mail 

service.

d. Priority Mail International service with insured service.

Note: Neither Express Mail International service nor ordinary (uninsured) 

Priority Mail International service can be used to send the articles noted 

in 134.2.

134.2 List of Articles

The following valuable articles may be sent only with the services noted in 

134.1:

a. Coins, banknotes, and currency notes (paper money).

b. Instruments payable to bearer. (The term “instruments payable to 

bearer” includes checks, drafts, or securities that can be legally cashed 

or easily negotiated by anyone who may come into possession of 

them. A check or draft payable to a specific payee is not regarded as 

payable to bearer unless the payee has endorsed it. If not endorsed, or 

if endorsed in favor of another specific payee, it is not regarded as 

payable to bearer.)

c. Traveler’s checks.

d. Manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver.

e. Precious stones, jewels, jewelry, watches, and other valuable articles.

Note: The term “jewelry” is generally understood to denote articles 

of more than nominal value. Inexpensive jewelry, watches, such as 

tie clasps and costume jewelry, containing little or no precious 

metal, is not considered to be jewelry within the meaning of this 

section and is accepted under the same conditions as other mailable 

merchandise to any country. Inexpensive jewelry is accepted to 

countries that prohibit jewelry, but only at the sender’s risk.
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134.3 Prohibitions

Individual countries prohibit or restrict some or all of the valuable items listed 

above. See the “Prohibitions and Restrictions” section in the Individual 

Country Listings.

135 Mailable Dangerous Goods

135.1 Infectious Substances

135.11 General Conditions

Infectious and noninfectious (nonregulated) biological substances are 

acceptable in international mail subject to the provisions of DMM 601.10.17 

under the following conditions: when they are intended for medical or 

veterinary use, research, or laboratory certification related to the public 

health; only when such materials are properly prepared for mailing to 

withstand shocks, pressure changes, and other conditions related to 

ordinary handling in transit; and under the additional conditions specified in 

subsections below.

a. Category A infectious substances are not mailable. Category A 

infectious substances as identified in DMM 601.10.17.2a1 are 

substances transported in a form capable of causing permanent 

disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy 

humans or animals when exposure occurs. A Category A infectious 

substance is assigned the identification number UN 2814 or UN 2900, 

based on the known medical history or symptoms of the source patient 

or animal, endemic local conditions, or professional judgment 

concerning the individual circumstances of the source human or 

animal. A list of indicative examples of infectious substances included 

in Category A can be found in International Air Transportation 

Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, Table 3.3.D.

b. Category B infectious substances are mailable when they meet the 

definition in DMM 601.10.17.2a2. A Category B infectious substance 

does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A. A mailpiece 

known or suspected to contain a Category B infectious substance 

must bear the proper shipping name “Biological substance, 

Category B” on the address side of the mailpiece and must be 

assigned to and marked with identification number UN 3373.

c. Nonregulated (noninfectious) materials identified in DMM 601.10.17.3 

as nonregulated are mailable. Nonregulated substances do not contain 

infectious substances or substances that are likely to cause disease in 

humans or animals. Nonregulated materials are not subject to 

regulation as hazardous materials but must be properly packaged as 

indicated in DMM 601.10.17.8 when presented for mailing.

d. Exempt human or animal specimens as defined in DMM 601.10.17.2d 

are mailable. They are not subject to regulation as hazardous materials, 

but when presented for mailing, they must be packaged as identified in 

DMM 601.10.17.9.
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135.12 Type of Mail

Category B infectious substances must be sent only by First-Class Mail 

International service using Registered MailTM service. Nonregulated materials 

defined in DMM 601.10.17.3 and exempt human or animal specimens 

defined in DMM 601.10.17.2d are mailable by First-Class Mail International 

service when properly packaged as described in DMM 601.10.17.

135.13 Senders and Receivers

Substances identified in 135.11b must be sent only by authorized 

laboratories to their foreign counterparts in those countries that have 

indicated a willingness to accept them.

Note: Countries distinguish between infectious and noninfectious 

(nonregulated) biological substances and may prohibit one or the other 

or both. See “Prohibitions” in the Individual Country Listings.

135.2 Authorization

135.21 Authorized Institutions

Infectious biological substances can be sent to or received by only the 

following types of institutions:

a. Laboratories of local, state, and federal government agencies.

b. Laboratories of federally licensed manufacturers of biological products 

derived from bacteria and viruses.

c. Laboratories affiliated with or operated by hospitals, universities, 

research facilities, and other teaching institutions.

d. Private laboratories licensed, certified, recognized, or approved by a 

public authority.

135.22 Request for Authorization

A qualifying institution wishing to mail packages containing biological 

substances must submit a written request on its organizational letterhead to 

the following address: 

MANAGER MAILING STANDARDS

PRICING AND CLASSIFICATION

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 3436

WASHINGTON DC 20260-3436

In its letter of application, the institution must indicate the nature of its work, 

the identity and qualifications of the prospective recipient, and the number of 

packages to be mailed. 

135.3 Packaging, Marking, Labeling

135.31 Category B Infectious Substances

A material that is classified as a Category B infectious substance and that 

meets the definition in DMM 601.10.17.2a2 must be triple-packaged as 

described in DMM 601.10.17.4, must meet the packaging requirements in 

49 CFR 173.199, and must be sent only by First-Class Mail International 

service using Registered Mail service. Each primary receptacle containing a 

liquid must be leakproof and surrounded by absorbent material sufficient to 
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protect the primary receptacle and absorb the total amount of liquid should 

the primary receptacle leak or break. Each primary receptacle containing a 

solid must be sift proof. Secondary containers for liquids must be leak proof. 

Secondary containers for solids must be sift proof. The primary and 

secondary packaging must be enclosed in a rigid outer shipping container. A 

single primary receptacle must not contain more than 1 liter (34 ounces) of a 

liquid specimen or 4 kg (8.8 pounds) of a solid specimen. Multiple primary 

receptacles whose combined volume does not exceed 4 liters (1 gallon) for 

liquids or 4 kg (8.8 pounds) for solids may be enclosed in a single secondary 

container. In addition:

a. The secondary container must be marked with the international 

biohazard symbol shown in DMM Exhibit 601.10.17.5d3.

b. A primary receptacle or secondary packaging containing liquid must be 

capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure 

producing a pressure differential of not less than 95 kPa (0.95 bar, 

14 psi) in the range of -40° C to 55° C (-40° F to 130° F).

c. All mailpieces sent under DMM 601.10.17.4 must be marked on the 

address side with the shipping name “Biological substance, 

Category B” and the “UN 3373” marking as outlined in 49 CFR 

173.199 (a) (5).

d. Orientation arrows are not required on these mailpieces but may be 

used.

e. The outer packaging must show the name and telephone number of a 

person who is knowledgeable about the material shipped and has 

comprehensive emergency response and incident mitigation 

information, or of someone who has immediate access to the person 

with such knowledge and information.

135.32 Nonregulated Materials (Noninfectious Biological Substances)

Nonregulated materials are not subject to regulation as hazardous materials 

but must be properly packaged, marked, and labeled as indicated in 

DMM 601.10.17.8 when presented for mailing.

135.33 Exempt Human or Animal Specimens

Exempt human or animal specimens are not subject to regulation as 

hazardous materials but must be properly packaged, marked, and labeled as 

indicated in DMM 601.10.17.9 when presented for mailing.

135.4 Handling and Dispatch of Infectious Substances

135.41 Biological Substances

Items that contain perishable biological substances must be given careful yet 

expeditious handling from receipt through dispatch.

135.42 Infectious Substances

Shipments containing infectious substances must be segregated from other 

types of mail matter (i.e., placed in separate sacks). PS Tag 44, Sack 

Contents Warning, must be attached to the outside of sacks to identify the 
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hazardous nature of the contents. PS Tag 44 is for internal use only, and 

must be removed from mail sacks, and the hazardous materials tendered to 

air carriers as outside pieces.

135.5 Radioactive Materials

Shipments containing radioactive materials are acceptable in international 

mail subject to the provisions of DMM 601 and of Publication 52, Hazardous, 

Restricted, and Perishable Mail, and under the following conditions:

a. Shipments may be sent only by First-Class Mail International service 

with Registered Mail service.

b. Shipments may be sent only to those countries that have expressed a 

willingness to accept radioactive materials. See “Prohibitions and 

Restrictions” in the Individual Country Listings.

c. Shipments must comply with the International Atomic Energy Agency 

rules and regulations.

d. Senders and recipients of radioactive materials must receive prior 

authorization from the appropriate regulatory authorities within their 

countries.

e. A white package label bearing the French words “Matieres 

Radioactives” (Radioactive Materials) must be applied to the address 

side of each package containing radioactive materials. Senders are 

responsible for supplying and affixing this label to the package.

f. The package must also bear the following endorsements in bold 

letters: “RETURN TO SENDER IN CASE OF NONDELIVERY” and 

“RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, QUANTITIES PERMITTED FOR 

MOVEMENT BY POST.”

136 Nonmailable Goods

136.1 Dangerous Goods

The following dangerous goods (hazardous materials, as defined in DMM 

601) are prohibited in outbound international mail:

a. Explosives or explosive devices.

b. Flammable materials.

(1) Pyrophoric, flammable, or combustible liquids with a closed cup 

flash point below 200°F.

(2) Flammable solids, including matches.

c. Oxidizers.

d. Corrosives, liquid or solid.

e. Compressed gases.

(1) Flammable.

(2) Nonflammable with an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 

70°F or 104 psi at 130°F.

f. Poisons, irritants, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia.

g. Magnetized material with a magnetic field strength of .002 gauss or 

more at a distance of 7 feet.
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h. Dry ice (carbon dioxide solid).

136.2 Inert Replica and Explosive Devices

The following types of replica or inert explosive devices are prohibited in 

outbound international mail:

a. Military ordnance, ammunition, and shells.

b. Grenades.

c. Similar devices that were originally designed for military or combative 

use (including training).

This prohibition does not extend to items such as children’s toys or articles 

that do not represent the above items in a realistic manner.

136.3 Counterfeit and Pirated Items

Any type of counterfeit or pirated article is prohibited in outbound 

international mail.

136.4 Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco

Cigarettes (including roll-your-own tobacco) and smokeless tobacco 

products, as defined in DMM 601.11.1, are nonmailable when sent in 

outbound or inbound international mail. As noted in DMM 601.11.3, the 

exceptions for mailing under DMM 601.11.4 through 601.11.8 are not 

available for shipments of such products in international mail. This standard 

prevails regardless of any information to the contrary in the Individual 

Country Listings.

137 Firearms, Knives, and Sharp Instruments

Some items (see DMM 601) may be mailed to certain countries under the 

conditions specified in the Individual Country Listings. See 540 for U.S. 

Department of State licensing requirements applicable to the international 

mailing of arms or implements of war, component parts, and related 

technical data.

138 Perishable Matter

138.1 Animals

All live or dead animals are nonmailable, except the following:

a. Live bees, leeches, silkworms, and flies of the family Drosophilidae 

(see DMM 601.9.3.8).

b. Dead insects or reptiles, when thoroughly dried.

c. Parasites and predators of injurious insects, if the following conditions 

are met:

(1) They are admissible in the domestic mail.

(2) They are useful in controlling harmful insects.

(3) They are exchanged by officially recognized scientific or health 

agencies.

(4) They are sent by First-Class Mail International.
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(5) Mailable animals must be in containers conforming to the 

requirements in the DMM.

138.2 Plants

Plants, seeds, and plant materials, including fruits and vegetables, are 

subject to the provisions of DMM 601; Publication 14, Prohibitions and 

Restrictions on Mailing Animals, Plants, and Related Products; and the 

quarantine regulations of the country of destination. Customers can obtain 

information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) 

Programs at:

USDA APHIS PPQ

4700 RIVER RD

RIVERDALE MD 20737-1228

138.3 Eggs

138.31 Restrictions

Eggs may be sent only by Priority Mail International. See 550 for nonpostal 

regulations on dried whole eggs.

138.32 Packaging

Eggs must be packaged in the following manner:

a. Eggs mailed to any country except Canada must be placed in a metal 

egg container. Each egg must be packed in cushioning material. The 

metal egg container must be enclosed in an outer container of wood 

with cushioning packed between the two containers.

b. Eggs mailed to Canada may be packed either as prescribed in 138.32a

or in a box of rigid material with a tight-fitting lid. Each egg must be 

wrapped in protective material and placed on end. Vacant spaces in 

the box must be filled with packing material to prevent the eggs from 

striking each other or the box.

138.4 Food and Other Perishable Articles

Fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, and other articles that easily decompose or 

that cannot reasonably be expected to reach their destination without 

spoiling are nonmailable.

140 International Mail Categories

141 Definitions

141.1 General

There are four principal categories of international mail that are primarily 

differentiated from one another by speed of service. They are Global Express 

Guaranteed® (GXG®) service, Express Mail International® service, Priority 

Mail International service, and First-Class Mail International service.
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141.2 Global Express Guaranteed

Global Express Guaranteed is the U.S. Postal Service’s premium 

international mail service. Global Express Guaranteed is an expedited 

delivery service that is the product of a business alliance between the U.S. 

Postal Service and FedEx Corporation. It provides reliable, high-speed, 

time-definite service from designated U.S. ZIP CodeTM areas to locations in 

most destination countries. Global Express Guaranteed is assured to meet 

destination-specific delivery standards or the postage will be refunded. If a 

shipment is lost or damaged, liability for loss or damaged merchandise or for 

document reconstruction is limited to a maximum of $100 or the amount of 

additional optional insurance purchased. The maximum weight limit for this 

service is 70 pounds, but some countries have a lower maximum weight 

limit. Countries with reduced weight limits are specified in the Individual 

Country Listings and in Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service 

Guide.

141.3 Express Mail International

The next level of service, in terms of speed and value-added features, is 

Express Mail International. Express Mail International is an expedited mail 

service that can be used to send documents and merchandise to most of the 

country locations that are individually listed in this publication. Express Mail 

International insurance coverage against loss, damage, or missing contents, 

up to a maximum of $100, is provided at no additional charge. Additional 

merchandise insurance coverage up to $5,000 may be purchased at the 

sender’s option to many countries. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is limited to a maximum of $100 per shipment. Return receipt 

service is available upon request, at no additional charge, for Express Mail 

International shipments that are sent to a limited number of countries. 

See 222.72. Country-specific maximum weight limits range from 22 pounds 

to 70 pounds. See the Individual Country Listings. Express Mail International 

shipments offer a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee to select 

destinations: see 221.2 and the Individual Country Listings to determine the 

availability of such service. For all other destinations, Express Mail 

International shipments are not subject to a postage refund guarantee if a 

delivery delay occurs.

141.4 Priority Mail International

Priority Mail International is governed by the parcels provisions of the 

Universal Postal Convention with the exception of the Flat Rate Envelope 

and Small Flat Rate Box. This classification is primarily designed to 

accommodate larger and heavier shipments, whose size and/or weight 

exceed the limits for First-Class Mail International. At the sender’s option, 

extra services, such as insurance coverage and return receipt service, may 

be added on a country-specific basis.

The Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box 

provide customers with an economical means of sending correspondence, 

documents, printed matter, and lightweight merchandise items to foreign 

destinations. The maximum weight limit is 4 pounds. Registered Mail service 

is available for the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small 
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Flat Rate Box. Insurance is not available for the Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box.

141.5 First-Class Mail International

First-Class Mail International is a generic term for mailpieces that have 

different shapes, sizes, and contents, that weigh 4 pounds or less, and that 

are subject to the provisions of the Universal Postal Union Letter-post 

Convention. First-Class Mail International items may contain any mailable 

matter that is not hazardous or prohibited by the destination country. 

Aerogrammes are not available for purchase. Previously purchased 

aerogrammes are mailable at the applicable First-Class Mail International 

price. At the sender’s option, extra services, such as registry and return 

receipt, may be added on a country-specific basis.

Note: The term First-Class Mail International encompasses all of the 

classes of international letter-post mail (i.e., letter and letter packages, 

postcards, printed matter, and small packets) that were formerly 

categorized as LC (letters and cards) and AO (other articles) respectively.

142 Official Mail

142.1 Mailings by Federal Agencies

Official mail (sent by federal agencies and departments listed in Postal 

Service Handbook DM-103, Official Mail) that bears the indicia prescribed in 

DMM 703 may be sent to foreign destinations. Such items are subject to the 

postage payment requirements, weight and size limits, customs form 

requirements, and general conditions for mailing that otherwise apply to the 

class and category of the international mail being sent.

142.2 Postal Service Mailings

International mailpieces that are sent by or on behalf of the U.S. Postal 

Service must bear the prescribed G-10 permit indicia. Postal Service official 

mail is subject to all restrictions (e.g., maximum size and weight limits) as 

defined in the Individual Country Listings for the destination country of 

mailing.

142.3 Mail of a Former President and Surviving Spouse of a 

Former President

All nonpolitical mail of former United States Presidents, and of the surviving 

spouse of a former President, must be accepted without prepayment of 

postage if it bears the written signature of the sender, or a facsimile signature 

and the words “POSTAGE AND FEES PAID” in the upper-right corner of the 

address side.

142.4 General Secretariat of the Organization of American States 

(OAS)

a. Unregistered First-Class Mail International items bearing the return 

address of the OAS General Secretariat and weighing not more than 

4 pounds are accepted without postage when addressed to the OAS 

member countries listed in 142.4c.
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b. Items other than First-Class Mail International with extra services may 

not be provided for OAS General Secretariat official mail without the 

prepayment of postage or the fee for the extra service requested.

c. The following countries are members of the Organization of American 

States (OAS):

142.5 Pan American Sanitary Bureau Mail

a. Unregistered First-Class Mail International items bearing the return 

address of the bureau and weighing not more than 4 pounds are 

accepted without postage affixed when addressed to an OAS member 

country listed in 142.4c or to Cuba.

b. Items with the bureau return address that are sent other than FirstClass Mail International or that request extra services must prepay all 

postage and fees.

150 Postage

151 Postage Prices

See Individual Country Listings.

152 Payment Methods

152.1 Prepayment

Each item must be fully prepaid to ensure prompt dispatch and to avoid 

assessment of charges against the addressee. For the treatment of shortpaid 

and unpaid mail, see 420.

152.2 Stamps

a. Postage and fees for extra services (see chapter 3) may be paid by 

means of U.S. postage stamps, postage meter stamps, or postage 

validation imprinter (PVI) labels. PVIs are acceptable for all international 

mail transactions.

b. Mailer precanceled stamps may be used with international mail under 

the same conditions as are applicable to domestic mail. See DMM 604.

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Bahamas

Barbados

Bolivia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Grenada

Guatemala

Haiti

Honduras

Jamaica

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Saint Christopher and

Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the 

Grenadines

Suriname

Trinidad and Tobago

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela
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c. Nondenominated postage stamps (except for those that bear unique 

domestic markings, such as First-Class Presort, Nonprofit Org.) may 

be affixed to postal items that are sent to foreign countries. The value 

of such stamps is linked to either a current or a former domestic 

postage price (e.g., the “Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag” stamp has a 

postage value of 39 cents). The postage value of the Forever Stamp, as 

well as the nondenominated Breast Cancer Research semipostal 

stamp, is always the domestic First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce 

letter price that is in effect on the day of use (mailing). Since 

international postage prices are always higher than the comparable 

domestic postage prices, mailers who affix a single nondenominated 

postage stamp to their outbound mailpieces must add additional 

postage to comply with the international price schedule.

Note: See DMM 604 for stamps not valid as postage.

152.3 Computing Postage

152.31 Determining Single-Piece Weight

To determine single-piece weight in any mailing at single-piece prices, or in a 

bulk price mailing of nonidentical-weight pieces, weigh each piece 

individually. To determine single-piece weight in any other bulk or presort 

price mailing of identical weight pieces (e.g., IPA or ISAL), weigh a sample 

group of at least 10 randomly selected pieces and divide the total sample 

weight by the number of pieces in the sample. Express all single-piece 

weights in decimal pounds rounded off to four decimal places.

152.32 Rounding Numerical Values

For these standards:

a. Round off requires increasing by 1 the last digit to be kept if the digit to 

its right, which is not to be kept, is 5 or greater. If that digit is 4 or less, 

the last digit kept is unchanged (e.g., 3.3761 rounded off to two 

decimal places is 3.38, whereas 3.3741 is 3.37).

b. Round up requires increasing by 1 the last digit to be kept if there are 

any digits to its right, regardless of value (e.g., rounding up either 

3.3701 or 3.3791 to two decimal places yields 3.38).

152.4 Permit Imprint

152.41 Conditions of Use

Postage may be paid by permit imprint, subject to the standards in 

DMM 124, 604, and 705. Postage charges are computed on PS Form 3700. 

This postage payment method may be used for postage and extra service 

fees for the following services:

a. Express Mail International service prepared under 223.221.

b. Priority Mail International service.

c. First-Class Mail International service.

d. International Priority Airmail (IPA) service.

e. International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) service.
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152.42 Place of Mailing

Mail must be deposited and accepted at the Post Office that issued the 

permit, at a time and place designated by the postmaster, except as 

otherwise provided for drop shipments.

152.43 Usage Criteria

To use a permit imprint for international mailing purposes, a mailer must 

enter a minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds of mail matter addressed to 

recipients in foreign countries. All of the mailpieces bearing a permit imprint 

do not have to be addressed to the same destination country. See 292.23

and 293.23 for the minimum quantity requirements that govern the entry of 

International Priority Airmail (IPA) items and International Surface Air Lift 

(ISAL) items, respectively.

Note: The 200-piece or 50-pound minimum requirement does not apply 

to M-bags.

152.44 Required Format

Each mailpiece sent under this payment method must bear a permit imprint 

indicia showing that postage is paid. Permit imprint indicia must be prepared 

in one of the formats shown in Exhibit 152.44. No variations or additions — 

such as Bulk Rate, Media Mail, Presorted Standard, Enhanced Carrier Route 

Sort, Automation Rate, Nonprofit Organization, or Bound Printed Matter — 

are allowed. Mailpieces may bear a company permit imprint, in which the 

exact name of the company or individual holding the permit is shown in the 

indicium in place of the city, state, and permit number. Mailings prepared 

with a company permit imprint must comply with the standards in 

DMM 604.5.3.9.
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Exhibit 152.44

Indicia Formats
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153 Placement of Postage

a. Postage stamps and postage-paid impressions must be applied to the 

address side of mail in the upper-right corner. The postage meter 

stamp, postage validation imprinter (PVI) label, or permit may be 

affixed directly on the mailpiece or on the wrapper when plastic wrap is 

used.

b. Nonpostage stamps, labels resembling postage stamps, or 

impressions resembling postage-paid impressions must not be placed 

on the address side of international mailpieces.

154 Remailed Items

New postage is required when mailpieces are reentered after having been 

returned to the sender by a foreign postal administration.
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2 Conditions for Mailing

210 Global Express Guaranteed

211 Description and Physical Characteristics

211.1 General

Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®) service is an international expedited 

delivery service provided through an alliance with FedEx Express. It provides 

reliable, high-speed, guaranteed, and day-definite service from selected Post 

Office facilities in the United States to a large number of international 

destinations. (See the “Countries and Cities Served” section of 

Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for destination 

service commitments.) Global Express Guaranteed service is guaranteed to 

meet the specified service standards or the postage paid may be refunded. 

For almost all network destinations, liability insurance is provided for lost or 

damaged shipments. See 212.45.

211.2 Physical Characteristics

211.21 Weight Limits

The maximum weight limit for any Global Express Guaranteed shipment is 

70 pounds.

211.22 Dimensions

211.221 Maximum Size

Maximum size dimensions for Global Express Guaranteed service are noted 

in the Individual Country Listings; however, dimensions may not exceed the 

following:

a. Length: 46 inches.

b. Width: 35 inches.

c. Height: 46 inches.

d. Combined length and girth: 108 inches.

211.222 Minimum Size

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large 

enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/

Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable 

markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches 

long.
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212 Eligibility

212.1 General — All Global Express Guaranteed Shipments 

Documents and general correspondence (nondutiable items) and 

non-documents (all dutiable items including merchandise) may be shipped 

using Global Express Guaranteed service. Mailers must certify that the 

shipment does not contain any restricted or dangerous goods prohibited by 

the destination country or postal regulations and does not require the filing of 

Electronic Export Information (EEI), formerly known as the Shipper’s Export 

Declaration (SED). The maximum value of a Global Express Guaranteed 

document or non-document shipment is $2,499 or a lesser amount as limited 

by country, content, or value. The sender is responsible for determining if the 

item is allowable despite any statement made in Publication 141, on the 

Global Express Guaranteed Web site, or by a Postal Service employee or the 

Postal Service’s agents.

212.2 Customs Forms Required

PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice, is required for certain commodities and 

destinations. To determine if PS Form 6182 is required for a specific mailing, 

refer to the “Documentation Requirement” section of the specific destination 

country in Publication 141.

212.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection

Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces containing only documents are 

sealed against inspection. Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces containing 

non-documents are not sealed against inspection. Regardless of physical 

closure, the mailing of Global Express Guaranteed mailpieces containing 

non-documents constitutes consent by the mailer to inspection of the 

contents.

212.4 Inquiries, Service Guarantees, Postage Refunds, and 

Indemnity

212.41 Service Guarantee

The Postal Service guarantees delivery within the service standards specified 

in Publication 141 or the sender may be entitled to a full refund of the 

postage paid. For the purpose of the money-back guarantee, the date and 

time of delivery, attempted delivery, or availability for delivery constitutes 

delivery.

212.42 Transit Days for Shipments

Transit days are available from participating Post Office facilities, online 

though Click-N-Ship service, and in the “Countries and Cities Served” 

section of Publication 141. Total transit days for Global Express Guaranteed 

service may be affected by factors beyond the Postal Service’s control, 

which may include but are not limited to the following:

a. General customs delays.

b. Specific customs commodity delays.

c. Holidays observed in the destinating country.
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212.43 Inquiries

Make inquiries concerning the delivery of Global Express Guaranteed items 

by calling 800-222-1811 or through the Postal Service Web site at 

www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm.

212.44 Postage Refunds

Postage may be refunded for a shipment accepted at a participating Post 

Office facility by the specified deposit time and not delivered to the recipient 

in accordance with the transit times defined in Publication 141. In 

accordance with the money-back guarantee standards in Publication 141, a 

refund request may be filed if the carrier at the destination county does not 

deliver the shipment, does not attempt to deliver the shipment, or does not 

make the shipment available on or before close of business in the local time 

zone in the delivery location. To request a refund or obtain details on how to 

file a claim, contact a customer service representative at 800-222-1811. The 

original receipt of the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping 

Invoice (shipping label) is required for a postage refund. Requests for 

postage refunds must be made no later than 30 days from the date of 

mailing. The signature of the recipient or recipient’s agent is required upon 

delivery of the refund. The money-back guarantee does not apply to 

shipments to post office box addresses acceptable for delivery or other 

exclusions defined in the “Summary of Our Terms and Conditions” section of 

Publication 141.

212.45 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance and Indemnity

Document reconstruction insurance (the reasonable costs incurred in 

reconstructing duplicates of nonnegotiable documents mailed) and nondocument insurance for loss or damage up to $100 per shipment are 

included at no additional charge. (See the Individual Country Listings for 

availability.) Additional insurance may be purchased for document and nondocument shipments (see 212.5). The total cost of document reconstruction 

or for insurance purchased for non-documents cannot exceed $2,499 or a 

lesser amount as limited by country, content, or value. Coverage, terms, and 

limitations are subject to change.

212.46 Indemnity Claims

If a shipment is lost or damaged, the sender may file a claim for document 

reconstruction costs (for document items) or for the declared value of the 

shipment costs (for non-document items). The sender must submit all claims 

within 30 days of the shipment date by contacting a customer service 

representative at 800-222-1811. The sender must submit all supporting 

documentation within 9 months of the mailing date. The representative 

provides more details on how to file a claim. The original receipt of the Global 

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice may be required when 

filing a claim. Consult Publication 141 for limitations and restrictions on 

indemnity payments for Global Express Guaranteed items. The Global 

Express Guaranteed customer service office adjudicates refunds for Global 

Express Guaranteed service. Contact the Global Express Guaranteed 

customer service office at 800-222-1811. The Postal Service makes the final 

approval and payment.
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212.47 Liability for Lost or Damaged Contents

Unless additional insurance is purchased, liability for a lost or damaged 

Global Express Guaranteed shipment is limited to the lowest of the following:

a. $100.

b. The actual amount of the loss or damage.

c. The actual value of the contents.

“Actual value” means the lowest cost of replacing, reconstructing, or 

reconstituting the allowable contents of the shipment (determined at the time 

and place of acceptance).

212.5 Extra Services — Insurance

Additional insurance coverage above $100, up to a maximum of $2,499 may 

be purchased at the sender’s option. Amounts vary by country, content, or 

value. Coverage, terms, and limitations are subject to change. See the 

Individual Country Listings for insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for 

the fee schedule for optional Global Express Guaranteed document 

reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage.

213 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

213.1 Availability and Price Application — General

Global Express Guaranteed shipments are charged postage for each 

addressed piece according to its weight (or dimensional weight) and zone. 

See the Individual Country Listings for availability, additional details, and 

prices.

213.2 Postage Payment Methods — General

Global Express Guaranteed shipments may be paid with postage stamps, 

postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, informationbased indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or other payment methods noted on 

the Global Express Guaranteed Web site at usps.com/gxg.

213.3 Determining Postage for Global Express Guaranteed 

Service

213.31 USPS-Produced Global Express Guaranteed Envelopes

Postage for items mailed in USPS-produced Global Express Guaranteed 

envelopes is based on the weight of the piece. For items weighing 0.5 pound 

or less, the postage is the 0.5-pound price. For all other items, the postage is 

charged per pound or fraction thereof — any fraction of a pound is rounded 

up to the next whole pound.

213.32 Mailer-Supplied Packaging

Postage for items not mailed in USPS-produced Global Express Guaranteed 

envelopes is based on the dimensional weight, as calculated under 213.4, or 

the per-pound weight or fraction thereof rounded up to the next whole 

pound, whichever is greater.
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213.4 Dimensional Weight

213.41 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Rectangular-Shaped 

Parcel

Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a rectangularshaped parcel:

a. Determine the length, width, and height in inches. Round off each 

measurement to the nearest whole inch.

b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.

c. Divide the result by 166. For weights less than 0.5 pound, round up to 

0.5 pound. For all other weights, round up to the next whole pound.

213.42 Determining Dimensional Weight for a Nonrectangular-Shaped 

Parcel

Follow these steps to determine the dimensional weight for a 

nonrectangular-shaped parcel:

a. Determine the length, width, and height in inches. Measure the length, 

width, and height at their extreme dimensions. Round off each 

measurement to the nearest whole inch.

b. Multiply the length by the width by the height.

c. Multiply the result by an adjustment factor of 0.785.

d. Divide the result by 166. For weights less than 0.5 pound, round up to 

0.5 pound. For all other weights, round up to the next whole pound.

213.5 Destinating Countries and Price Groups

Global Express Guaranteed service is available to the destinating countries 

and territories listed in Exhibit 213.5. Countries are placed into one of eight 

price groups.

Exhibit 213.5

Destinating Countries and Price Groups 

* Only documents may be sent to these countries. 

Country Name

GXG Price 

Group

Afghanistan 6

Albania 4

Algeria 4

Andorra* 5

Angola 4

Anguilla 7

Antigua and Barbuda 7

Argentina 8

Armenia 4

Aruba 7

Ascension No Service

Australia 6

Austria 5

Azerbaijan 4
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Bahamas 7

Bahrain 6

Bangladesh 6

Barbados 7

Belarus 4

Belgium 3

Belize 8

Benin 4

Bermuda 7

Bhutan* 6

Bolivia 8

Bosnia-Herzegovina 4

Botswana 4

Brazil 8

British Virgin Islands 7

Brunei Darussalam 4

Bulgaria 4

Burkina Faso 4

Burma (Myanmar) No Service

Burundi 4

Cambodia 8

Cameroon 4

Canada 1

Cape Verde 4

Cayman Islands 7

Central African Republic No Service

Chad 4

Chile 8

China 6

Colombia 8

Comoros No Service

Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4

Congo, Republic of the 4

Costa Rica 8

Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 4

Croatia 4

Cuba No Service

Cyprus 6

Czech Republic 4

Denmark 5

Djibouti 4

Dominica 7

Dominican Republic 7

Ecuador 8

Country Name

GXG Price 

Group
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Egypt 6

El Salvador 8

Equatorial Guinea No Service

Eritrea 4

Estonia 4

Ethiopia 4

Falkland Islands No Service

Faroe Islands 5

Fiji 8

Finland 5

France 3

French Guiana 8

French Polynesia 4

Gabon 4

Gambia 4

Georgia, Republic of 4

Germany 3

Ghana 4

Gibraltar 4

Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3

Greece 5

Greenland 5

Grenada 7

Guadeloupe 7

Guatemala 8

Guinea 4

Guinea-Bissau No Service

Guyana 8

Haiti 7

Honduras 8

Hong Kong 3

Hungary 4

Iceland 5

India 6

Indonesia 6

Iran No Service

Iraq 6

Ireland (Eire) 3

Israel 6

Italy 3

Jamaica 7

Japan 3

Jordan 6

Kazakhstan 4

Country Name

GXG Price 

Group
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Kenya 4

Kiribati No Service

Korea, Democratic People’s Rep. of (North) No Service

Korea, Republic of (South) 6

Kosovo, Republic of 4

Kuwait 6

Kyrgyzstan 4

Laos 8

Latvia 4

Lebanon 6

Lesotho 4

Liberia 4

Libya 4

Liechtenstein 5

Lithuania 4

Luxembourg 3

Macao 3

Macedonia, Republic of 4

Madagascar 4

Malawi 4

Malaysia 6

Maldives 6

Mali 4

Malta 5

Martinique 7

Mauritania 4

Mauritius 4

Mexico 2

Moldova 4

Mongolia 4

Montenegro 4

Montserrat 7

Morocco 4

Mozambique 4

Namibia 4

Nauru No Service

Nepal 6

Netherlands 3

Netherlands Antilles 7

New Caledonia 8

New Zealand 6

Nicaragua 8

Niger 4

Nigeria 4

Country Name

GXG Price 

Group
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Norway 5

Oman 6

Pakistan 6

Panama 8

Papua New Guinea 8

Paraguay 8

Peru 8

Philippines 6

Pitcairn Island No Service

Poland 4

Portugal 5

Qatar 6

Reunion 4

Romania 4

Russia 4

Rwanda 4

Saint Christopher and Nevis 7

Saint Helena No Service

Saint Lucia 7

Saint Pierre and Miquelon No Service

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 7

San Marino 3

Sao Tome and Principe No Service

Saudi Arabia 4

Senegal 4

Serbia, Republic of 4

Seychelles 4

Sierra Leone No Service

Singapore 3

Slovak Republic (Slovakia) 4

Slovenia 4

Solomon Islands No Service

Somalia No Service

South Africa 4

Spain 5

Sri Lanka 6

Sudan No Service

Suriname 8

Swaziland 4

Sweden 5

Switzerland 5

Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) No Service

Taiwan 3

Tajikistan No Service

Country Name

GXG Price 

Group
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213.6 Commercial Base Prices

Global Express Guaranteed commercial base prices are 10 percent below 

retail prices when postage is paid using any of the online methods described 

in 213.7. Commercial base pricing does not apply to Global Express 

Guaranteed shipments that are paid for at participating Post Office facilities.

213.7 Online Postage Payment Method

213.71 Online Prices

For selected destination countries, Global Express Guaranteed items receive 

a 10-percent incentive below retail prices for the following online shipping 

methods:

a. Click-N-Ship service.

b. An authorized PC Postage vendor.

c. An information-based indicia (IBI) postage meter used by the end-user 

customer.

Tanzania 4

Thailand 6

Togo 4

Tonga 4

Trinidad and Tobago 7

Tristan da Cunha No Service

Tunisia 4

Turkey 6

Turkmenistan No Service

Turks and Caicos Islands 7

Tuvalu No Service

Uganda 4

Ukraine 4

United Arab Emirates 6

Uruguay 8

Uzbekistan 4

Vanuatu 8

Vatican City 3

Venezuela 8

Vietnam 6

Wallis and Futuna Islands 4

Western Samoa No Service

Yemen 6

Zambia 4

Zimbabwe 4

Country Name

GXG Price 

Group
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The commercial base price is automatically applied to each shipment. The 

incentive applies only to the postage portion of the Global Express 

Guaranteed price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as 

fees for Pickup on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a 

customized agreement.

213.72 Computing Online Postage

For each addressed mailpiece, compute the online postage price as follows:

a. Find the retail price by weight and price group of the country in the 

Individual Country Listings.

b. Multiply the retail price by 10 percent to obtain the discount amount.

c. Subtract the discount amount (without rounding off) from the retail 

price, and then round off the result as explained in 152.32.

213.73 Notification

For shipments paid online with Click-N-Ship service, an e-mail notification is 

provided to each customer showing the applicable postage amount, 

acceptance time, and date.

213.74 Postage Adjustments of Online Shipments

Use of the online service is subject to subsequent verification of the 

shipment’s payment, weight, and time of entry upon acceptance by the 

Postal Service. Shortpaid Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) shipments paid 

with Click-N-Ship service is collected automatically through this system 

(see 423.21).

213.75 Deposit of Online Shipments within 24 Hours

Customers paying postage online must enter their shipment via any of the 

methods outlined in 215.21 within 24 hours of the time when the label is 

printed or the transaction is voided. 

213.8 Official Mail

213.81 Mailings by Federal Agencies

Global Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by federal agencies 

and departments are subject to the same standards under 210 as Global 

Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by nongovernmental 

entities.

213.82 Postal Service Mailings

Global Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal 

Service entities are subject to the same standards under 210 as Global 

Express Guaranteed shipments that are entered by nongovernmental 

entities, except that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit 

indicia that are prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2.
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214 Mail Preparation

214.1 Preparation by the Sender

Prior to mailing, the sender must do the following:

a. Prepare the item as a large envelope (flat) or package using either the 

Global Express Guaranteed envelope provided by the Postal Service or 

mailer-supplied packaging. Mailers using their own envelope or 

wrapping must also affix a Global Express Guaranteed sticker 

(Item 107PGG3) to the front and back of the item.

b. Complete the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice 

(Item 11FGG1) to show the complete address of the sender and 

addressee. Do not address items to APO or FPO addresses. Post 

Office box addresses may be allowed for certain international 

locations. See Publication 141 for information about areas served in 

the destination country.

c. Complete the shipment details to show the contents in detail. For 

documents, include the estimated cost of reconstruction. For nondocuments, include a valuation and country of manufacture. 

Shipments cannot have a value that exceeds $2,499, or a lower value 

set by the destinating country. Sign and date each Global Express 

Guaranteed shipment on the mailer agreement.

d. Enclose the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice 

(Item 11FGG1) and, if applicable, PS Form 6182 into PS Form 2976-E 

(plastic envelope). Apply the self-adhesive PS Form 2976-E with its 

contents to the address side of the mailpiece.

214.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee

Prior to acceptance, Postal Service acceptance employees must do the 

following:

a. Check that the sender has properly completed the Global Express 

Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice.

b. Complete the postage transaction if the item is not prepaid.

c. Complete the “Origin” information.

d. Remove the customer’s copy of the Global Express Guaranteed Air 

Waybill/Shipping Invoice and give it to the customer. Process the 

Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice according to 

directions on the shipping document.

215 Mail Entry and Deposit

215.1 Entry Service Areas — U.S. Origins

Global Express Guaranteed items must be entered through selected Post 

Office facilities that are located in the ZIP Code areas listed in Exhibit 215.1. 

Not all facilities within a 3-digit ZIP Code area accept Global Express 

Guaranteed items. Check with a local Post Office facility for the nearest 

participating facilities.
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Exhibit 215.1

Global Express Guaranteed: Participating 3-Digit ZIP Codes

State Code ZIP Code Areas

Alabama AL 350, 351, 352, 354–369

Alaska AK 995–999

Arizona AZ 850–853, 855–857, 859, 860, 863–865

Arkansas AR 716–729

California CA 900, 902–908, 910–928, 930–937, 939–941, 943–961

Colorado CO 800–816

Connecticut CT 060–069

Delaware DE 197–199

District of Columbia DC 200, 202, 203, 205

Florida FL 320–339, 341, 342, 344, 346, 347, 349

Georgia GA 300–319, 398

Hawaii HI 968

Idaho ID 832–838

Illinois IL 600–620, 622–629 

Indiana IN 460–479

Iowa IA 500–508, 510–516, 520–528

Kansas KS 660–662, 664–679

Kentucky KY 400–418, 420–427 

Louisiana LA 700, 701, 703–708, 710–714

Maine ME 039–049

Maryland MD 206–212, 214–219

Massachusetts MA 010–027

Michigan MI 480–499

Minnesota MN 550, 551, 553, 554, 556–567

Mississippi MS 386–397

Missouri MO 630, 631, 633–641, 644–648, 650–658

Montana MT 590–599

Nebraska NE 680, 681, 683–693

Nevada NV 890, 891, 893–895, 897, 898

New Hampshire NH 030–038

New Jersey NJ 070–089

New Mexico NM 870, 871, 873–875, 877–884

New York NY 100–149

North Carolina NC 270–289

North Dakota ND 580–588

Ohio OH 430–458

Oklahoma OK 730, 731, 734–741, 743–749

Oregon OR 970–979

Pennsylvania PA 150–191, 193–196

Puerto Rico PR 006–009

Rhode Island RI 028, 029

South Carolina SC 290–299

South Dakota SD 570–577

Tennessee TN 370–374, 376–385

Texas TX 750–770, 772–799

Utah UT 840, 841, 843–847

Vermont VT 050–054, 056–058

Virgin Islands VI 008

Virginia VA 201, 220–246

Washington WA 980–986, 988–994

West Virginia WV 247–268

Wisconsin WI 530–532, 534, 535, 537–549

Wyoming WY 820–831
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215.2 Place of Mailing

215.21 Items Paid With Methods Other Than Postage Stamps

Global Express Guaranteed shipments paid with online postage, postage 

meters, or information-based indicia (IBI) may be deposited by one of the 

following methods:

a. At a retail counter of any participating Global Express Guaranteed Post 

Office facility.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 215.3).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 215.4).

d. In a Postal Service Express Mail collection box served by a 

participating Global Express Guaranteed Post Office facility.

215.22 Items Weighing 13 Ounces or Less and Paid With Postage 

Stamps

Global Express Guaranteed shipments weighing 13 ounces or less and 

bearing only postage stamps may be deposited by one of the following 

methods:

a. At a retail counter of any participating Global Express Guaranteed Post 

Office facility.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 215.3).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 215.4).

d. In a Postal Service Express Mail collection box served by a 

participating Global Express Guaranteed Post Office facility.

215.23 Items Weighing More Than 13 Ounces and Paid With Postage 

Stamps

A customer may not deposit a Global Express Guaranteed item weighing 

more than 13 ounces and bearing only postage stamps into a collection box, 

Postal Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) drop, or customer 

mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended location. In 

addition, these mailpieces are precluded from Pickup on Demand service 

under 215.3 and Carrier Pickup service under 215.4. Customers must 

present such items to an employee at a Post Office retail service counter. 

The Postal Service will return improperly presented items to the sender for 

proper entry and acceptance.

215.24 Acceptance of Shipments

For purposes of computing the delivery guarantee, Postal Service 

acceptance of a Global Express Guaranteed shipment occurs when it is 

received and scanned at a participating Global Express Guaranteed Post 

Office facility. Collection box deposit and Carrier Pickup service do not 

constitute Postal Service acceptance of a Global Express Guaranteed 

shipment. Acceptance occurs when the shipment is brought back to the 

Post Office facility and the acceptance office performs a retail system scan 

and verifies the weight, dimensions, and postage of the shipment. For items 

paid with Click-N-Ship service, the customer will receive an e-mail 
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verification of the acceptance date, time, and weight, as well as a verification 

of the amount of postage applicable for the shipment.

Note: Customers paying postage online must enter their shipment via 

any of the authorized methods outlined in 215.21 within 24 hours of the 

time when the label is printed, or the transaction will be void.

215.3 Pickup On Demand Service

Subject to the standards in 215.2, Pickup On Demand service is available for 

Global Express Guaranteed items. There is a single charge for Pickup On 

Demand service (see Notice 123, Price List), regardless of the number of 

items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the following 

items:

a. Global Express Guaranteed items.

b. Express Mail International items.

c. Priority Mail International items.

d. Express Mail items.

e. Priority Mail items.

f. Package Services items.

215.4 Carrier Pickup Service

No pickup fee is charged when a Global Express Guaranteed item or items 

are picked up during a letter carrier’s regular delivery stop or during a 

scheduled stop made to collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee. 

Pickup service is provided in accordance with the information in DMM 507.6; 

for more information, also visit the online site at usps.com/pickup.

220 Express Mail International

221 Description and Physical Characteristics

221.1 General

Express Mail International is a reliable high-speed mail service available to 

certain countries (see the Individual Country Listings for service availability). 

Express Mail International service is available at designated Postal Service 

facilities authorized to accept domestic Express Mail shipments.

221.2 Express Mail International With Guarantee Service

Express Mail International With Guarantee service offers a date-certain, 

postage-refund guarantee. This postage-refund guarantee is not available for 

items paid via a permit imprint under 223.221. This service is available only 

to the following countries:

a. Australia.

b. China.

c. France (does not include Corsica and Monaco).

d. Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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e. Hong Kong.

f. Japan.

g. Republic of Korea (South Korea).

h. Singapore.

i. Spain (does not include Canary Islands).

221.3 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope

A USPS-produced Flat Rate Envelope is charged at a flat rate regardless of 

weight or destination. See the Individual Country Listings for countries that 

offer Express Mail International service.

221.4 Physical Characteristics

221.41 Weight Limits

Weight limits for Express Mail International service vary by country and are 

noted in the Individual Country Listings. However, the maximum weight limit 

for any Express Mail International shipment is 70 pounds.

221.42 Dimensions — Express Mail International Parcels

Maximum size dimensions for Express Mail International service vary by 

country and are noted in the Individual Country Listings. See Exhibit 231.23

for determining length or length and girth combined for rectangular and 

nonrectangular parcels.

222 Eligibility

222.1 General — All Express Mail International Shipments

Except for the items noted in 222.2, any item not prohibited in international 

mail may be sent using Express Mail International service. For additional 

individual country prohibitions, refer to the “Country Conditions for Mailing” 

in the Individual Country Listings.

222.2 Prohibited Items in All Express Mail International Shipments

The following items are prohibited in all Express Mail International shipments:

a. Coins.

b. Banknotes.

c. Currency notes, including paper money.

d. Securities of any kind payable to bearer.

e. Traveler’s checks.

f. Platinum, gold, and silver.

g. Precious stones.

h. Jewelry.

i. Watches.

j. Other valuable articles.

Note: International postal money orders are admissible in Express Mail 

International shipments, but they are negotiable only if the proper form is 

used.
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222.3 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope

Mailers are eligible for the Flat Rate Envelope price only with the use of a 

USPS-produced Flat Rate Envelope. The contents must fit securely in the 

envelope and be confined within the envelope, with the provided adhesive as 

the means of closure. The envelope flap must be able to close within the 

prefabricated folds. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams for closure or 

to reinforce the envelope, provided the design of the envelope is not 

enlarged by opening the sides of the envelope and taping or reconstructing 

the envelope in any way. All other Express Mail International standards and 

customs requirements apply.

222.4 Customs Forms Required

See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Express Mail 

International service. Mailers are responsible for determining customs 

requirements and complying with them. Before mailing merchandise, mailers 

should confirm whether an import license is required for that class of goods.

222.5 Mail Sealed Against Inspection

Express Mail International mailpieces are sealed against inspection.

222.6 Express Mail International Insurance and Indemnity

222.61 Merchandise Insurance

Express Mail International shipments containing merchandise are insured 

against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100 at no additional 

charge. Indemnity is paid by the U.S. Postal Service as provided in 935 and 

in DMM 503 and 609. Additional insurance coverage up to a maximum of 

$5,000 may be purchased at the sender’s option (see 222.71).

222.62 Document Reconstruction Insurance

Express Mail International shipments containing nonnegotiable documents 

are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100 at no 

additional charge. Indemnity is paid by the U.S. Postal Service as provided in 

935 and in DMM 503 and 609.

222.63 Indemnity for Delivery Delays

Express Mail International items are not insured against delay in delivery, and 

indemnity payments are not made in the event of delay. Postage refunds for 

delay are considered only for shipments sent to countries with Express Mail 

International With Guarantee service under 221.2.

222.7 Extra Services

222.71 Merchandise Insurance

Additional insurance coverage above $100, up to a maximum of $5,000, may 

be purchased at the sender’s option. See the Individual Country Listings for 

merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule 

for optional Express Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
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222.72 Return Receipt Service

Return receipt service for Express Mail International items is available only to 

the countries listed in Exhibit 222.72. There is no additional charge for this 

service. See 340 for preparation procedures.

223 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

223.1 Prices

223.11 Availability and Price Application — General

Except under 223.12, Express Mail International shipments are charged 

postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and zone. For 

shipments presented in Express Mail pouches under an Express Mail 

Custom Designed Service agreement, each pouch is considered an 

addressed piece. See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer 

Express Mail International service.

223.12 Express Mail International Flat Rate Envelope Prices

Regardless of the actual weight of the mailpiece, the Express Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope is charged at a flat rate. Postage is required 

for each piece (see Notice 123, Price List). A domestic Express Mail Flat Rate 

Envelope with prepaid postage may also be used for an Express Mail 

International item provided that appropriate additional postage is added 

before mailing.

223.2 Postage Payment Methods

223.21 General

Express Mail International shipments may be paid with postage stamps, 

postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, informationbased indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or a permit imprint under 223.22, or 

through the use of an Express Mail corporate account (EMCA). A written 

application is required prior to mailing with an Express Mail corporate 

account (see DMM 414.2).

223.22 Permit Imprint

223.221 Permit Imprint — General

Payment for Express Mail International shipments paid with a permit imprint 

through an advance deposit account is allowed only when guidelines for 

commercial base price incentives (see 223.222) are followed. Postage paid 

with a permit imprint is subject to the general conditions in 152.4, and 

Exhibit 222.72

Return Receipt Service for Express Mail International Items

Argentina

Australia

Bahrain

Guinea-Bissau

Hong Kong

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Kuwait

Pakistan

Qatar

Singapore

South Africa

Taiwan

Tunisia
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DMM 604 and 705. An Express Mail International shipment using a permit 

imprint does not qualify for postage-refund guarantees under 221.2 for 

Express Mail International With Guarantee service destination countries.

223.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base Prices

Express Mail International commercial base postage prices are 8 percent 

below retail prices for all postage paid with a permit imprint. The commercial 

base price incentive applies only to the postage portion of Express Mail 

International prices. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as 

Pickup on Demand service, additional merchandise insurance coverage, or 

shipments made under a customized agreement.

To receive the commercial base price incentive for items using a permit 

imprint as a postage payment option, customers must meet the manifesting 

and permit imprint requirements under 223.221, in addition to one of the 

following permit imprint postage payment options:

a. Customers may use permit imprint as a postage payment option paid 

through a PostalOne! advance deposit account. Under this option, 

customers must use USPS-produced Global Shipping Software (GSS). 

(To request information about GSS, send an e-mail to 

GSSHelp@usps.gov.) 

b. Customers may use permit imprint as a postage payment option paid 

through an Express Mail corporate account (see 223.23).

Customers who are capable, on an annualized basis, of using Express Mail 

International service to tender at least 2,500 pieces or pay at least $50,000 in 

international postage should contact the Postal Service to discuss 

customized agreements (see 297).

223.23 Express Mail Corporate Account

223.231 Express Mail Corporate Account — Commercial Base and Volume Prices

Express Mail International commercial base prices are 8 percent, 10 percent, 

or 12 percent below retail prices for postage paid directly through an Express 

Mail corporate account (EMCA) as shown in Exhibit 223.231. There is no 

minimum volume requirement to receive the 8-percent incentive. The 

commercial base price incentives and the commercial volume price 

incentives apply only to the postage portion of Express Mail International 

prices. They do not apply to any other charges or fees, such as those for 

Pickup on Demand service, additional merchandise insurance coverage, or 

shipments made under a customized agreement. To receive commercial 

price incentives on postage, customers must use USPS-produced Global 

Shipping Software (GSS). Incentives are applied to each mailing 

(see 223.232).

Exhibit 223.231

Express Mail Corporate Account Volume/Revenue Requirements

Annual Volume or Annual Postage Commercial 

Base Price 

Incentive

Commercial 

Volume Price 

Annual Volume Annual Postage Incentive

No minimum No minimum 8% None

1,000–2,999 pieces $20,000–$59,999 None 10%

3,000 pieces and above $60,000 and above None 12%
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223.232 Application of Commercial Volume Price Incentive

A customer receives an incentive of 8 percent during the first postal quarter 

of the initial mailing and through the subsequent full postal quarter. 

Thereafter, the incentive for each postal quarter is determined by the actual 

annualized volume of Express Mail International shipments mailed in the 

previous full postal quarter or the actual annualized amount of postage paid 

for Express Mail International shipments in the previous full postal quarter, 

whichever is higher.

223.24 Online Postage Payment Method

223.241 Online Prices

For selected destination countries, Express Mail International items receive 

an 8-percent incentive below retail prices for the following online shipping 

methods:

a. Click-N-Ship service.

b. An authorized PC Postage vendor.

c. An information-based indicia (IBI) postage meter used by the end-user 

customer, provided the meter electronically transmits customs data to 

the Postal Service.

The commercial base price is automatically applied to each shipment. The 

incentive applies only to the postage portion of the Express Mail International 

price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as fees for Pickup 

on Demand service, insurance, or shipments made under a customized 

agreement.

223.242 Computing Online Postage

For each addressed mailpiece, compute the online postage price as follows:

a. Find the retail price by weight and price group of the country in the 

Individual Country Listings.

b. Multiply the retail price by 8 percent to obtain the discount amount.

c. Subtract the discount amount (without rounding off) from the retail 

price, and then round off the result as explained in 152.32.

223.3 Official Mail

223.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies

Express Mail International shipments that are entered by federal agencies 

and departments are subject to the same standards under 220 as Express 

Mail International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities.

223.32 Postal Service Mailings

Express Mail International shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal Service 

entities are subject to the same standards under 220 as Express Mail 

International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities, except 

that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit indicia that are 

prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2.
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224 Mail Preparation

224.1 Preparation by Sender

Prior to mailing, the sender must do the following:

a. Complete the “From” and “To” portions of Label 11-B, Express Mail 

Post Office to Addressee, or the online label for each piece of mail and 

affix the completed label to each piece.

b. Prepare and affix the appropriate customs form to the piece of mail. 

For required customs forms, see the Individual Country Listings for 

countries that offer Express Mail International service.

224.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee

Prior to acceptance, employees must do the following:

a. Check the address label to ensure that the sender has completed the 

“From” and “To” portions.

b. Verify that the customer has properly completed the appropriate 

customs form, if required.

c. Enter the originating facility ZIP Code, date and time received, weight, 

merchandise insurance fee (if applicable — see 222.61 and 222.62), 

total postage, and initials. Ensure that the correct amount of postage is 

affixed to the mailpiece.

d. Give the Customer Receipt copy to the mailer and retain the Finance 

Copy. Peel off the backing of the remaining portion and affix it to the 

item. For online shipments, customer receipts are not necessary; for 

non-IRT or non-POS offices, record the required finance information on 

the special form provided for this purpose.

e. After acceptance, place each item in the appropriate working pouch 

and forward it to the international exchange office authorized to 

dispatch Express Mail International shipments to that destination. 

(See Handbook T-5, International Mail Operations.)

225 Mail Entry and Deposit

225.1 Place of Mailing

225.11 Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration

Except as provided in 225.12, a mailer may not deposit an Express Mail 

International item that requires a completed customs form into a collection 

box, Postal Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) drop, or 

customer mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended location.

In addition, these mailpieces are precluded from Pickup on Demand service 

under 225.2 and Carrier Pickup service under 225.3. Customers must 

present such items to an employee at a Post Office retail service counter. 

Customers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 

223.22 must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, 

when authorized by the district BMEU manager, through a detached mail unit 

(DMU) at a mailer’s plant. The Postal Service will return improperly presented 

items to the sender for proper entry and acceptance.
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225.12 Exceptional Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration

Express Mail International items paid through an Express Mail corporate 

account (EMCA), or items that have the mailing label, customs form 

(including an electronic round stamp), and postage prepared and paid online 

through Click-N-Ship service on usps.com, the eBay integrated shipping 

solution, or an authorized PC Postage vendor Web site, may be deposited by 

one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 225.2).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 225.3).

d. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

e. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

f. In a collection box.

g. In a customer mailbox.

225.13 Items Not Requiring a Customs Declaration

225.131 Items Weighing 13 Ounces or Less and Paid With Postage Stamps

An Express Mail International item weighing 13 ounces or less, bearing only 

postage stamps, and not requiring a customs declaration (see the applicable 

Individual Country Listing) may be deposited by one of the following 

methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 225.2).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 225.3).

d. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

e. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

f. In a collection box.

g. In a customer mailbox.

225.132 Items Weighing More Than 13 Ounces and Paid With Postage Stamps

A customer may not deposit an Express Mail International item weighing 

more than 13 ounces, bearing only postage stamps, and not requiring a 

customs declaration (see the applicable Individual Country Listing) into a 

collection box, Postal Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) 

drop, or customer mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended 

location. In addition, these mailpieces are precluded from Pickup on Demand 

service under 225.2 and Carrier Pickup service under 225.3. Customers must 

present such items to an employee at a Post Office retail service counter. 

The Postal Service will return improperly presented items to the sender for 

proper entry and acceptance.
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225.133 Items Paid With Methods Other Than Postage Stamps

An Express Mail International item paid with online postage, postage meters, 

or information-based indicia (IBI) and not requiring a customs declaration 

(see the applicable Individual Country Listing) may be deposited by one of 

the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 225.2).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 225.3).

d. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

e. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

f. In a collection box.

g. In a customer mailbox.

225.2 Pickup On Demand Service

Subject to the standards in 225.1, Pickup On Demand service is available for 

Express Mail International items. There is a single charge for Pickup On 

Demand service (see Notice 123, Price List), regardless of the number of 

items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the following 

items:

a. Global Express Guaranteed items.

b. Express Mail International items.

c. Priority Mail International items.

d. Express Mail items.

e. Priority Mail items.

f. Package Services items.

225.3 Carrier Pickup Service

No pickup fee is charged when an Express Mail International item or items 

are picked up during a letter carrier’s regular delivery stop or during a 

scheduled stop made to collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee. 

Pickup service is provided in accordance with the information in DMM 507.6; 

for more information, also visit the online site at usps.com/pickup.

230 Priority Mail International

231 Description and Physical Characteristics

231.1 General

Priority Mail International service is considered a parcel stream for mail 

exchange purposes, with the exception of the Flat Rate Envelope and the 

Small Flat Rate Box.
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231.2 Physical Characteristics

231.21 Weight Limits

231.211 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box

The maximum weight for items mailed using the Flat Rate Envelope and 

Small Flat Rate Box is 4 pounds.

231.212 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes

The weight limit for items mailed using the Medium and Large Flat Rate 

Boxes is 20 pounds.

231.213 Priority Mail International Ordinary Parcels

Weight limits for Priority Mail International service vary by country and are 

noted in the Individual Country Listings. However, the maximum weight limit 

for any Priority Mail International shipment is 70 pounds.

231.22 Dimensions — Priority Mail International Parcels

The minimum and maximum dimensions for Priority Mail International parcels 

are as follows:

a. For all parcels, the minimum length and width is 5-1/2 inches by 

3-1/2 inches.

b. The maximum size dimensions for Priority Mail International parcels 

vary by country and are noted in the Individual Country Listings. 

See 231.23 for determining length or length and girth combined for 

rectangular and nonrectangular parcels. 

231.23 Measuring Parcel Dimensions

For all parcels, length is the longest side of the parcel, and girth is the 

measurement around the thickest part that is perpendicular to the length. 

The following examples can assist mailers in determining length or length 

and girth combined for rectangular and nonrectangular parcels. See Exhibit 

231.23.
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Exhibit 231.23

Measuring Parcel Dimensions
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232 Eligibility

232.1 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box

All items that may be sent with First-Class Mail International service (see 241) 

may be sent in the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat 

Rate Box provided the contents are mailable, they fit securely in the envelope 

or box, and they are entirely confined within the container with the provided 

adhesive as the means of closure. The flap must close within the 

prefabricated fold. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams for closure or 

for reinforcement, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by 

opening the sides and taping or reconstructing the container in any way. 

Refer to the Individual Country Listings for additional prohibitions for each 

country. Insurance is not available. Registered Mail service may be 

available — see 330 and the Individual Country Listings for Registered Mail 

service availability, limitations, and coverage.

232.2 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate 

Boxes

All mailable items that qualify to be sent as Priority Mail International parcels 

may also be sent in the Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat 

Rate Boxes. Written communication having the nature of current and 

personal correspondence may be included, provided it is exchanged 

between the sender and the addressee or other persons living with the 

addressee. Archived correspondence (e.g., personnel records) is also 

permitted and may be sent to any addressee. The contents must fit securely 

and must be entirely confined within the box. The box flaps must be able to 

close within the prefabricated folds. Tape may be applied to the flap and 

seams for closure or reinforcement, provided the design of the container is 

not enlarged by opening the sides and taping or reconstructing the container 

in any way. Refer to the Individual Country Listings for additional prohibitions 

for each country. Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes may be insured — see 

320 and the Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, 

and coverage. Registered Mail service is not available.

232.3 Priority Mail International Parcels

Priority Mail International parcel service is designed for the carriage of 

outbound international postal parcels. Written communication having the 

nature of current and personal correspondence may be included, provided it 

is exchanged between the sender and the addressee or other persons living 

with the addressee. Archived correspondence (e.g, personnel records) is 

also permitted and may be sent to any addressee. Refer to the Individual 

Country Listings for additional prohibitions for each country. Priority Mail 

International parcels may be insured — see 320 and the Individual Country 

Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail 

service is not available.
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232.4 Customs Forms Required

232.41 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate 

Box

A Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope might be required to bear 

PS Form 2976 depending on its physical characteristics and may not exceed 

$400 in value.

Each Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Box must bear a properly 

completed PS Form 2976 and may not exceed $400 in value.

See 123.61 for more information on customs forms usage with Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes.

232.42 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes

Each Priority Mail International Medium or Large Flat Rate Box must bear a 

properly completed PS Form 2976-A.

232.43 Priority Mail International Ordinary and Insured Parcels

Each Priority Mail International ordinary and insured parcel must bear a 

properly completed PS Form 2976-A.

232.5 Mail Sealed Against Inspection

Only Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate 

Boxes are sealed against inspection. All other Priority Mail International items 

(USPS-produced Flat Rate Boxes, USPS-produced Tyvek envelopes, or 

customer-supplied boxes) are not sealed against inspection. Regardless of 

physical closure, the mailing of Priority Mail International items constitutes 

consent by the mailer to inspection of the contents.

232.6 Priority Mail International Insurance and Indemnity

232.61 Indemnity

Ordinary — i.e., uninsured — Priority Mail International parcels, except the 

Small Flat Rate Box, include indemnity coverage against loss, damage, or 

missing contents up to the amounts shown in Exhibit 232.63. Indemnity is 

limited to the lesser of the actual value of the contents or the maximum 

indemnity based on the weight of the article. If the parcel has been delivered 

to the addressee, payment for damage and missing contents is made to the 

addressee unless the addressee waives payment, in writing, in favor of the 

sender.

Note: International insured mail service provides insurance coverage 

greater than the indemnity limits for ordinary Priority Mail International 

parcels (including the Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes) to many 

countries. See 320 and the Individual Country Listings for availability and 

limitations of coverage. When international insurance is purchased, it 

replaces the ordinary indemnity coverage.

232.62 Exclusions

Ordinary indemnity coverage is not paid for the following:

a. Parcels containing coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper 

money; securities of any kind payable to the bearer; traveler’s checks; 
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platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other 

valuable articles.

b. Consequential losses, delay, concealed damage, spoilage of 

perishable items, articles improperly packaged, articles too fragile to 

withstand normal handling in the mail, or prohibited articles.

232.63 Ordinary Priority Mail International Weight and Indemnity Limits

Exhibit 232.63 lists the weight and indemnity limits for ordinary Priority Mail 

International parcels.

232.7 Extra Services

232.71 Certificate of Mailing

Certificate of mailing service is available for purchase for only the following 

Priority Mail International items:

a. Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes.

b. Ordinary (uninsured) Priority Mail International parcels including 

Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes.

232.72 Merchandise Insurance

Insured mail service provides insurance coverage greater than the indemnity 

limits for ordinary Priority Mail International parcels (including the Medium 

and Large Flat Rate Boxes) to many countries. When international insurance 

Exhibit 232.63

Ordinary Priority Mail International Weight and Indemnity Limits

Weight not 

over (lbs.) Indemnity

Weight not 

over (lbs.) Indemnity

Weight not 

over (lbs.) Indemnity

1 $63.93 25 $138.33 49 $212.73

2 67.03 26 141.43 50 215.83

3 70.13 27 144.53 51 218.93

4 73.23 28 147.63 52 222.03

5 76.33 29 150.73 53 225.13

6 79.43 30 153.83 54 228.23

7 82.53 31 156.93 55 231.33

8 85.63 32 160.03 56 234.43

9 88.73 33 163.13 57 237.53

10 91.83 34 166.23 58 240.63

11 94.93 35 169.33 59 243.73

12 98.03 36 172.43 60 246.83

13 101.13 37 175.53 61 249.93

14 104.23 38 178.63 62 253.03

15 107.33 39 181.73 63 256.13

16 110.43 40 184.83 64 259.23

17 113.53 41 187.93 65 262.33

18 116.63 42 191.03 66 265.43

19 119.73 43 194.13 67 268.53

20 122.83 44 197.23 68 271.63

21 125.93 45 200.33 69 274.73

22 129.03 46 203.43 70 277.83

23 132.13 47 206.53 — —

24 135.23 48 209.63 — —
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is purchased, it replaces the ordinary indemnity coverage. See 320 and the 

Individual Country Listings for availability and limitations of coverage. 

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for optional Priority Mail 

International merchandise insurance coverage.

232.73 Return Receipt Service

Return receipt service is available for purchase for the following items:

a. Priority Mail International parcels when purchased with insurance.

b. Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes when purchased with 

Registered Mail service.

c. Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Boxes when purchased with 

Registered Mail service.

In addition, return receipt service for the Priority Mail International items 

noted above is available only to the countries listed in Exhibit 232.73.

See 340 for preparation procedures.

232.74 Registered Mail Service

Registered Mail service is available for purchase for only the following Priority 

Mail International items:

a. Flat Rate Envelopes, including free matter for the blind items.

b. Small Flat Rate Boxes, including free matter for the blind items.

232.75 Restricted Delivery

Restricted delivery service is available for purchase for only the following 

Priority Mail International items:

a. Flat Rate Envelopes that use both Registered Mail service and a return 

receipt.

b. Small Flat Rate Boxes that use both Registered Mail service and a 

return receipt.

In addition, restricted delivery service for the applicable Priority Mail 

International items noted above is available only to certain destinations — 

see the Individual Country Listings for availability.

Exhibit 232.73

Return Receipt Service for Applicable Priority Mail International Items

Argentina

Australia

Bahrain

Guinea-Bissau

Hong Kong

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Kuwait

Pakistan

Qatar

Singapore

South Africa

Taiwan

Tunisia
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233 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

233.1 Prices

233.11 Availability and Price Application — General

Except under 233.12 and 233.13, Priority Mail International shipments are 

charged postage for each addressed piece according to its weight and zone. 

See the Individual Country Listings for countries that offer Priority Mail 

International service.

233.12 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate 

Box

The Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box are 

charged at a flat rate. The price does not depend on the weight of the item, 

but the weight cannot exceed the 4-pound weight limit. Postage is required 

for each piece (see Notice 123, Price List). A domestic Priority Mail Flat Rate 

Envelope with prepaid postage may also be used for a Priority Mail 

International item provided that appropriate additional postage is added 

before mailing.

233.13 Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes

The Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes are 

charged at a flat rate. The price does not depend on the weight of the item, 

but the weight cannot exceed the 20-pound weight limit. Postage is required 

for each piece (see Notice 123, Price List). 

233.14 Priority Mail International Parcels

Prices for parcels not using Flat Rate packaging vary by weight and country 

price group. See the Individual Country Listings.

233.2 Postage Payment Methods 

233.21 General

Priority Mail International items may be paid with postage stamps, postage 

validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, information-based 

indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or permit imprint.

233.22 Permit Imprint

233.221 Permit Imprint — General

Priority Mail International items paid with a permit imprint through an 

advance deposit account are eligible for either the commercial base price 

under 233.222 or the retail price under 233.223.

233.222 Permit Imprint — Commercial Base Prices

Priority Mail International commercial base postage prices are 5 percent 

below retail prices for items bearing a permit imprint and using USPSproduced Global Shipping Software (GSS). In addition, customers must meet 

the permit imprint requirements under IMM 152.4 and DMM 604 and the 

manifesting requirements under DMM 705.
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233.223 Permit Imprint — Retail Price

Priority Mail International items paid with a permit imprint through an 

advance deposit account but not using GSS under 233.222 are charged the 

applicable retail price. In addition, customers must meet the permit imprint 

requirements under IMM 152.4 and DMM 604. Mailers sending nonidentical 

pieces must also meet the manifesting requirements under DMM 705.

233.23 Online Postage Payment Method

233.231 Online Prices

For selected destination countries, Priority Mail International items receive a 

5-percent incentive below retail prices for the following online shipping 

methods:

a. Click-N-Ship service.

b. An authorized PC Postage vendor.

c. An information-based indicia (IBI) postage meter used by the end-user 

customer, provided the meter electronically transmits customs data to 

the Postal Service.

The commercial base price is automatically applied to each shipment. The 

incentive applies only to the postage portion of the Priority Mail International 

price. It does not apply to any other charges or fees, such as Pickup on 

Demand service, insurance fees, or shipments made under a customized 

agreement.

233.232 Computing Online Postage

For each addressed mailpiece, compute the online postage price as follows:

a. Find the retail price by weight and price group of the country in the 

Individual Country Listings.

b. Multiply the retail price by 5 percent to obtain the discount amount.

c. Subtract the discount amount (without rounding off) from the retail 

price, and then round off the result as explained in 152.32.

233.3 Official Mail

233.31 Mailings by Federal Agencies

Priority Mail International shipments that are entered by federal agencies and 

departments are subject to the same standards under 230 as Priority Mail 

International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities.

233.32 Postal Service Mailings

Priority Mail International shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal Service 

entities are subject to the same standards under 230 as Priority Mail 

International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities, except 

that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit indicia that are 

prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2.
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234 Mail Preparation

234.1 Addressing

Priority Mail International packages are subject to the addressing 

requirements contained in 122. In addition, mailers should include the name 

and address of the sender and addressee on a separate slip enclosed in the 

parcel. See 122.

234.2 Marking

Priority Mail International items must be marked “AIRMAIL” or “PAR AVION” 

or bear one of the two prescribed airmail labels (i.e., either PS Label 19-A, 

Par Avion Airmail, or PS Label 19-B, Par Avion Airmail). The airmail marking 

or label should be placed below and to the left of the delivery address.

234.3 Customs Documentation

Mailers must complete the applicable customs form, and, if applicable, fulfill 

any other nonpostal export requirements described in chapter 5.

234.4 Sealing

Mailers must seal their items with clinched staples, banding, adhesives, 

sewing, tape, or other materials used to seal parcels. See DMM 601. The seal 

must be sufficient to allow detection of tampering.

234.5 Packaging

234.51 Packaging Requirements — General

Every parcel must be securely and substantially packed. In packing, the 

sender must consider the nature of the contents, the climate, the length of 

the journey, and the numerous handlings involved in the conveyance of 

international mail. Heavy wrapping paper or waterproof paper is permitted 

only as the outside covering of a carton. Heavy objects, such as cans of 

food, must be surrounded with other contents or packing material in order to 

prevent their shifting within the parcel. For recommended packing 

procedures, see DMM 601.

234.52 Types of Containers

Ordinary paperboard containers are not acceptable. Parcels must be packed 

in one of the following:

a. Canvas or similar material.

b. Double-faced corrugated or solid (minimum 275-pound test) fiber 

boxes or cases.

c. Strong wooden boxes made of lumber at least 1/2-inch thick or 

plywood of at least three plies.

234.53 Closure Options for Wooden Boxes or Bags

If otherwise acceptable, boxes may be secured with screwed or nailed lids, 

and bags may be closed by sewing.
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235 Mail Entry and Deposit

235.1 Place of Mailing

235.11 Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration

Except as provided in 235.12, a mailer may not deposit a Priority Mail 

International item that requires a completed customs form into a collection 

box, Postal Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) drop, or 

customer mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended location. 

In addition, these mailpieces are precluded from Pickup on Demand service 

under 235.2 and Carrier Pickup service under 235.3. Customers must 

present such items to an employee at a Post Office retail service counter. 

Customers who enter volume mailings paid with a permit imprint under 

233.22 must enter such items through a business mail entry unit (BMEU) or, 

when authorized by the district BMEU manager, through an authorized 

detached mail unit (DMU) at a mailer’s plant. The Postal Service will return 

improperly presented items to the sender for proper entry and acceptance.

235.12 Items Bearing a Completed Customs Declaration With an 

Electronic Round Date

Priority Mail International items that have the mailing label, customs form 

(including an electronic round stamp), and postage prepared and paid online 

through Click-N-Ship service on usps.com, the eBay integrated shipping 

solution, or an authorized PC Postage vendor Web site may be deposited by 

one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 235.2).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 235.3).

d. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

e. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

f. In a collection box.

g. In a customer mailbox.

235.13 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes Not Requiring a 

Customs Declaration

235.131 General

A Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope meeting the conditions in 

123.6 is the only Priority Mail International item that can be mailed without a 

customs label. See 235.132 through 235.134 for specific conditions.

235.132 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes Weighing 13 Ounces or Less 

and Paid With Postage Stamps

A Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope weighing 13 ounces or less, 

bearing only postage stamps, and not requiring a customs declaration 

(see 123.6) may be deposited by one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 235.2).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 235.3).

d. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.
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e. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

f. In a collection box.

g. In a customer mailbox.

235.133 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes Weighing More Than 

13 Ounces and Paid With Postage Stamps

A customer may not deposit a Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope 

weighing more than 13 ounces, bearing only postage stamps, and not 

requiring a customs declaration (see 123.6) into a collection box, Postal 

Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) drop, or customer 

mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended location. In 

addition, these mailpieces are precluded from Pickup on Demand service 

under 235.2 and Carrier Pickup service under 235.3. Customers must 

present such items to an employee at a Post Office retail service counter. 

The Postal Service will return improperly presented items to the sender for 

proper entry and acceptance.

235.134 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes Using Payment Methods 

Other Than Postage Stamps

A Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope paid with online postage, 

postage meters, or information-based indicia (IBI) weighing less than 

16 ounces and not requiring a customs declaration (see 123.6) may be 

deposited by one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Through Pickup on Demand service (see 235.2).

c. Through Carrier Pickup service (see 235.3).

d. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

e. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

f. In a collection box.

g. In a customer mailbox.

235.2 Pickup On Demand Service

Subject to the standards in 235.1, Pickup On Demand service is available for 

Priority Mail International items. There is a single charge for Pickup On 

Demand service (see Notice 123, Price List), regardless of the number of 

items scheduled for pickup. A pickup can include any or all of the following 

items:

a. Global Express Guaranteed items.

b. Express Mail International items.

c. Priority Mail International items.

d. Express Mail items.

e. Priority Mail items.

f. Package Services items.

235.3 Carrier Pickup Service

No pickup fee will be charged when a Priority Mail International item or items 

are picked up during a letter carrier’s regular delivery stop or during a 

scheduled stop made to collect other mail not subject to a pickup fee. 
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Pickup service is provided in accordance with the information in DMM 507.6; 

for more information, also visit the online site at usps.com/pickup.

240 First-Class Mail International

241 Description and Physical Characteristics

241.1 General

The First-Class Mail International classification encompasses all categories 

of international mail that before May 14, 2007, were categorized as airmail 

letter-post and economy letter-post, postcards, printed matter, and small 

packets that were formerly categorized as LC (letters and cards) and AO 

(other articles).

241.2 Physical Characteristics

241.21 Physical Standards — Letters

241.211 Weight Limit

The weight limit for a letter-size First-Class Mail International mailpiece is 

3.5 ounces. Letter-size items exceeding 3.5 ounces are charged the 

First-Class Mail International flat-size price.

241.212 Dimensions

Letter-size mail must be rectangular and must meet the following 

dimensions:

a. Not less than 5-1/2 inches long or 3-1/2 inches high or 0.007-inch 

thick.

b. Not more than 11-1/2 inches long or 6-1/8 inches high or 1/4-inch 

thick.

Note: For the purpose of determining mailability or machinability of a 

letter-sized piece, the length is the dimension parallel to the delivery 

address as read, and the height is the dimension perpendicular to the 

length.

241.213 Color

Light-colored envelopes that do not interfere with the reading of the address 

and postmark must be used. Brilliant colored envelopes are not authorized.

241.214 Quality

Envelopes and packaging materials must be constructed to be strong 

enough to withstand normal handling. Highly glazed paper or paper with a 

design that affects readability or processing is not acceptable.

241.215 Bordered Envelopes and Cards

Envelopes and cards that have green bars or red- and blue-striped borders 

may be used for the sending of First-Class Mail International items.

241.216 Window Envelopes

Address windows for letter-size envelopes must be used under the following 

conditions:
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a. The address window must be parallel with the length of the envelope 

and must be in the lower portion of the address side.

b. Nothing but the name, address, and any key number used by the 

mailer may appear through the address window.

c. The return address should appear in the upper-left corner. If there is no 

return address and the delivery address does not show through the 

window, the piece is handled as undeliverable mail.

d. The address disclosed through the window must be on white paper or 

paper of a very light color.

e. When used for Registered Mail, window envelopes must conform to 

the conditions in DMM 503.

f. All window envelopes for international mail must include a transparent 

material covering the window opening — i.e., open-panel envelopes 

are not acceptable.

241.217 Nonmachinable Surcharge

Regardless of a letter’s weight, a per-piece surcharge (see Notice 123, Price 

List) applies to a First-Class Mail International letter that is nonmachinable for 

any of the following reasons:

a. Has an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of less than 1.3 or more 

than 2.5.

b. Is polybagged, polywrapped, or enclosed in any plastic material.

c. Has clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure devices.

d. Contains items such as pens, pencils, or loose keys or coins that cause 

the thickness of the mailpiece to be uneven.

e. Is too rigid (does not bend easily when subjected to a transport belt 

tension of 40 pounds around an 11-inch diameter turn).

f. Is more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long and less than 

0.009 inch thick.

g. Has a delivery address parallel to the shorter dimension of the 

mailpiece.

241.22 Physical Standards — Cards

241.221 Postcard Dimensions

Each postcard claimed at a card price must be rectangular and must meet 

the following dimensions:

a. Not less than 3-1/2 inches high or 5-1/2 inches long or 0.007 inch 

thick.

b. Not more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long or 0.016 inch thick.

Note: Unenclosed cards exceeding the size limits for postcards are 

mailable at the First-Class Mail International letter price if they do not 

exceed 4-3/4 inches high or 9-1/4 inches long.

241.222 Color

Light-colored cards that do not interfere with the reading of the address and 

postmark must be used. Brilliant colored cards are not authorized.
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241.223 Quality

Cards must be constructed to be strong enough to withstand normal 

handling. Highly glazed card stock or card stock with a design that affects 

readability or processing is not acceptable.

241.224 Additional Standards

To claim the card price, postcards must meet the following conditions:

a. Postcards must consist of single cards sent without a wrapper or 

envelope.

b. Privately manufactured postcards, except picture postcards, must 

bear the heading “Postcard.”

241.225 Right Half of Postcard

The right half of the address side of a card must be reserved for the address 

of the addressee and postal notations or labels.

241.226 Left Half and Reverse Side of Postcard

The left half of the address side of the card and the reverse side can be used 

for a message or permissible attachments. If a return address is used, it must 

appear in the upper-left half of the address side.

241.227 Acceptable Attachments

The following attachments may be applied to a postcard as noted, provided 

the attachment is made of paper or other thin material and adheres 

completely to the card:

a. To the left half or the back side of the card: clippings of any kind, 

illustrations or photographs, or labels other than address labels.

b. Only to the back side of the card: stamps likely to be confused with 

postage stamps.

c. Only to the address side of the card for addressing purposes: address 

labels.

241.228 Unacceptable Attachments

The following attachments to a card are not acceptable:

a. An attachment that is not made of paper.

b. An attachment that does not totally adhere to the card surface.

c. An attachment that is an encumbrance to postal processing.

241.229 Folded (Double) Cards

Folded (double) cards must be mailed in envelopes at the First-Class Mail 

International letter price.

241.23 Physical Standards — Large Envelopes (Flats)

241.231 Weight Limit

The weight limit for a First-Class Mail International large envelope (flat) is 

4 pounds.

241.232 Dimensions and Characteristics

Large envelopes (flats) must meet the following dimensions and 

characteristics:

a. More than 11-1/2 inches long or 6-1/8 inches high or 1/4-inch thick.

b. Not more than 15 inches long or 12 inches high or 3/4-inch thick.
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c. Flexible (see 241.236).

d. Rectangular.

e. Uniformly thick as stated in 241.235.

Note: The length of a large envelope (flat) is the longest dimension. The 

height is the dimension perpendicular to the length. A First-Class Mail 

International large envelope (flat) that does not meet the standards in 

241.23 correct is not eligible for the large envelope (flat) size price and is 

charged the applicable package (small packet) price.

241.233 Color

Light-colored envelopes that do not interfere with the reading of the address 

and postmark must be used. Brilliant colored envelopes are not authorized.

241.234 Quality

Flats must be constructed to be strong enough to withstand normal 

handling. Highly glazed paper or paper with a design that affects readability 

or processing is not acceptable.

241.235 Uniform Thickness

Large envelopes (flats) must be uniformly thick so that any bumps, 

protrusions, or other irregularities do not cause more than a 1/4-inch 

variance in thickness. When determining variance in thickness, exclude the 

outside edges of a mailpiece (1 inch from each edge) when the contents do 

not extend into those edges. Also, exclude the selvage of any polywrap 

covering from this determination. Mailers must secure nonpaper contents to 

prevent shifting of more than 2 inches within the mailpiece if shifting would 

cause the piece to be nonuniform in thickness or would result in the contents 

bursting out of the mailpiece.

241.236 Minimum Flexibility

Large envelopes (flats) must be flexible. Boxes with or without hinges, gaps, 

or breaks that allow the piece to bend are not considered large envelopes 

(flats). Tight envelopes or wrappers that are filled with one or more boxes are 

not considered large envelopes (flats). Customers have the option to perform 

the tests described below and illustrated in Exhibit 241.236a–Exhibit 

241.236c on their own mailpieces. When a Postal Service employee 

observes a customer demonstrating that a flat-size piece is flexible 

according to these standards, the employee does not need to perform the 

test. Test flats as follows:

a. All large envelopes (flats) (see Exhibit 241.236a):

(1) Place the piece with the length parallel to the edge of a flat 

surface and extend the piece halfway off the surface.

(2) Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in 

the center of the piece's length, exerting steady pressure.

(3) The piece is not flexible if it cannot bend at least 1 inch vertically 

without being damaged.

(4) The piece is flexible if it can bend at least 1 inch vertically without 

being damaged and does not contain a rigid insert. No further 

testing is necessary.
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(5) If the piece can bend at least 1 inch vertically without being 

damaged but contains a rigid insert, test the piece according to 

241.236b or 241.236c.

Exhibit 241.236a

Flexibility Test — All Large Envelopes (Flats)

b. Large envelopes 10 inches or longer that demonstrate the required 

flexibility in 241.236a but that contain a rigid insert (see Exhibit 

241.236b):

(1) Place the piece with the length perpendicular to the edge of a flat 

surface and extend the piece 5 inches off the surface.

(2) Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in 

the center of the piece's width, exerting steady pressure.

(3) Turn the piece around and repeat steps 1 and 2. The piece is 

flexible if both ends can bend at least 2 inches vertically without 

being damaged.

Exhibit 241.236b

Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) 10 Inches or Longer
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c. Large envelopes less than 10 inches long that demonstrate the 

required flexibility in 241.236a but that contain a rigid insert (see Exhibit 

241.236c):

(1) Place the piece with the length perpendicular to the edge of a flat 

surface and extend the piece halfway off the surface.

(2) Press down on the piece at a point 1 inch from the outer edge, in 

the center of the piece's width, exerting steady pressure.

(3) Turn the piece around and repeat steps 1 and 2. The piece is 

flexible if both ends can bend at least 1 inch vertically without 

being damaged.

Exhibit 241.236c

Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) Less Than 10 Inches Long

241.24 Physical Standards — Packages (Small Packets)

241.241 Weight Limit

The weight limit for a First-Class Mail International package (small packet) is 

4 pounds.

241.242 Dimensions — Other Than Rolls

Packages (small packets) other than rolls must be within the following 

dimensions:

a. Maximum length: 24 inches. Length is the longest dimension.

b. Maximum length, height, and depth (thickness) combined: 36 inches.

c. Minimum size: Large enough to accommodate the postage, address, 

customs form, and other required elements on the address side.

241.243 Dimensions — Rolls

Rolls must be within the following dimensions:

a. Minimum length: 4 inches.

b. Minimum length plus twice the diameter combined: 6-3/4 inches.

c. Maximum length: 36 inches.

d. Maximum length plus twice the diameter combined: 42 inches.
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241.244 Quality

Packages (small packets) must be constructed to be strong enough to 

withstand normal handling.

242 Eligibility

242.1 Content Eligibility

Subject to applicable weight and size limits, any article that is otherwise 

acceptable and not prohibited by the Postal Service or the country of 

destination may be mailed at the First-Class Mail International price.

242.2 Customs Forms Required

242.21 Dutiable Merchandise

The following conditions apply to dutiable merchandise mailed with 

First-Class Mail International service:

a. Any merchandise sent to another country may be subject to duty under 

the customs regulations of that country. The Postal Service does not 

maintain or provide information concerning the assessment of customs 

duty.

b. First-Class Mail International items may contain dutiable merchandise 

unless the country of destination prohibits dutiable merchandise in 

letters. (See the Individual Country Listings.)

c. When mailing an article that may be dutiable, the sender must use 

PS Form 2976 (see 123) and must also follow the special instructions 

under “Customs Forms Required” and “Observations” in the Individual 

Country Listings.

d. The maximum value for dutiable merchandise is $400. Items exceeding 

$400 must be mailed using Global Express Guaranteed service, 

Express Mail International service, or Priority Mail International service 

(but not with the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope or Small 

Flat Rate Box).

242.22 Nondutiable Merchandise

Nondutiable merchandise may be mailed (at the sender’s risk) to countries 

that do not accept dutiable merchandise. The Postal Service assumes no 

responsibility for the treatment such items may receive in the country of 

destination.

Note: Because PS Form 2976 generally denotes dutiable contents, it 

should be omitted from First-Class Mail International letter-size and flatsize mailpieces weighing less than 16 ounces when the contents are not 

dutiable (see 123.61).

242.3 Mail Sealed Against Inspection

First-Class Mail International mailpieces are sealed against inspection.
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242.4 Extra Services

242.41 Certificate of Mailing

Certificate of mailing service is available for purchase for First-Class Mail 

International items.

242.42 Return Receipt Service

Return receipt service is available for purchase for only First-Class Mail 

International items that use Registered Mail service and only to the countries 

listed in Exhibit 242.42. See 340 for preparation procedures.

242.43 Registered Mail Service

Registered Mail service is available for purchase for First-Class Mail 

International items, including for such items mailed as free matter for the 

blind or physically handicapped.

242.44 Restricted Delivery

Restricted delivery service is available for purchase for only First-Class Mail 

International items that use both Registered Mail service and a return receipt, 

and only to certain destinations — see the Individual Country Listings for 

availability. 

243 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

243.1 Prices

243.11 Prices and Price Application — General

First-Class Mail International cards, letters, large envelopes (flats), and 

packages (small packets) are charged postage for each addressed piece 

according to its weight and zone. For prices, see the Individual Country 

Listings.

243.12 Price Computation

Other than postcards, First-Class Mail International prices are charged per 

ounce or fraction thereof; any fraction of an ounce is rounded up to the next 

whole ounce. For example, if a piece weighs 1.2 ounces, the weight 

(postage) increment is 2 ounces. The minimum postage per addressed piece, 

except for postcards, is that for a piece weighing 1 ounce.

Exhibit 242.42

Return Receipt Service for Applicable First-Class Mail International 

Items

Argentina

Australia

Bahrain

Guinea-Bissau

Hong Kong

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Kuwait

Pakistan

Qatar

Singapore

South Africa

Taiwan

Tunisia
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243.13 Destinating Countries and Price Groups

See the Individual Country Listings for First-Class Mail International postage 

prices that are applicable to specific destination countries. Exhibit 243.13

shows the country-specific price group designations that apply to First-Class 

Mail International service.

Exhibit 243.13

First-Class Mail International Price Groups

Country Name Price Group

Afghanistan 6

Albania 4

Algeria 8

Andorra 5

Angola 7

Anguilla 9

Antigua and Barbuda 9

Argentina 9

Armenia 4

Aruba 9

Ascension 7

Australia 3

Austria 5

Azerbaijan 4

Bahamas 9

Bahrain 8

Bangladesh 6

Barbados 9

Belarus 4

Belgium 5

Belize 9

Benin 7

Bermuda 9

Bhutan 6

Bolivia 9

Bosnia-Herzegovina 4

Botswana 7

Brazil 9

British Virgin Islands 9

Brunei Darussalam 6

Bulgaria 4

Burkina Faso 7

Burma 6

Burundi 7

Cambodia 6

Cameroon 7

Canada 1

Cape Verde 7

Cayman Islands 9

Central African Republic 7

Chad 7

Chile 9

China 3

Colombia 9

Comoros 7
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Congo, Democratic Republic of the 7

Congo, Republic of the 7

Costa Rica 9

Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 7

Croatia 4

Cuba 9

Cyprus 4

Czech Republic 4

Denmark 5

Djibouti 7

Dominica 9

Dominican Republic 9

Ecuador 9

Egypt 8

El Salvador 9

Equatorial Guinea 7

Eritrea 7

Estonia 4

Ethiopia 8

Falkland Islands 9

Faroe Islands 5

Fiji 6

Finland 5

France 5

French Guiana 9

French Polynesia 6

Gabon 7

Gambia 7

Georgia, Republic of 4

Germany 5

Ghana 7

Gibraltar 5

Great Britain and Northern Ireland 5

Greece 5

Greenland 5

Grenada 9

Guadeloupe 9

Guatemala 9

Guinea 7

Guinea-Bissau 7

Guyana 9

Haiti 9

Honduras 9

Hong Kong 3

Hungary 4

Iceland 5

India 6

Indonesia 6

Iran 8

Iraq 8

Ireland 5

Exhibit 243.13

First-Class Mail International Price Groups

Country Name Price Group
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Israel 8

Italy 5

Jamaica 9

Japan 3

Jordan 8

Kazakhstan 6

Kenya 7

Kiribati 6

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic

of (North Korea)

6

Korea, Republic of (South Korea) 3

Kosovo, Republic of 5

Kuwait 8

Kyrgyzstan 6

Laos 6

Latvia 4

Lebanon 8

Lesotho 7

Liberia 7

Libya 8

Liechtenstein 5

Lithuania 4

Luxembourg 5

Macao 6

Macedonia, Republic of 4

Madagascar 7

Malawi 7

Malaysia 6

Maldives 6

Mali 7

Malta 5

Martinique 9

Mauritania 7

Mauritius 7

Mexico 2

Moldova 4

Mongolia 6

Montenegro 5

Montserrat 9

Morocco 8

Mozambique 7

Namibia 7

Nauru 6

Nepal 6

Netherlands 5

Netherlands Antilles 9

New Caledonia 6

New Zealand 6

Nicaragua 9

Niger 7

Nigeria 7

Exhibit 243.13

First-Class Mail International Price Groups

Country Name Price Group
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Norway 5

Oman 8

Pakistan 6

Panama 9

Papua New Guinea 6

Paraguay 9

Peru 9

Philippines 6

Pitcairn Island 6

Poland 4

Portugal 5

Qatar 8

Reunion 9

Romania 4

Russia 4

Rwanda 7

Saint Christopher and Nevis 9

Saint Helena 7

Saint Lucia 9

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9

San Marino 5

Sao Tome and Principe 7

Saudi Arabia 8

Senegal 7

Serbia, Republic of 5

Seychelles 7

Sierra Leone 7

Singapore 6

Slovak Republic 5

Slovenia 5

Solomon Islands 6

Somalia No Service

South Africa 7

Spain 5

Sri Lanka 6

Sudan 7

Suriname 9

Swaziland 7

Sweden 5

Switzerland 5

Syrian Arab Republic 8

Taiwan 6

Tajikistan 6

Tanzania 7

Thailand 6

Togo 7

Tonga 6

Trinidad and Tobago 9

Tristan da Cunha 7

Tunisia 8

Exhibit 243.13

First-Class Mail International Price Groups

Country Name Price Group
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243.2 Postage Payment Methods — General

First-Class Mail International items may be paid with postage stamps, 

postage validation imprinter (PVI) labels, postage meter stamps, informationbased indicia (IBI), PC Postage service, or permit imprint.

243.3 Permit Imprint — General

Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailings that contain identical weight 

pieces. Any of the First-Class Mail International permit imprint formats shown 

in Exhibit 152.44 is acceptable. Postage is calculated as described in 243.12

and is deducted from the mailer’s advance deposit account. Permit imprints 

must not denote bulk mail, nonprofit, or other domestic or special mail 

markings. Mailers may use permit imprint with nonidentical weight pieces 

only if authorized to use postage mailing systems under DMM 705.

243.4 Official Mail

243.41 Mailings by Federal Agencies

First-Class International shipments that are entered by federal agencies and 

departments are subject to the same standards under 240 as First-Class 

Mail International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities.

243.42 Postal Service Mailings

First-Class Mail International shipments that are entered by U.S. Postal 

Service entities are subject to the same standards under 240 as First-Class 

Mail International shipments that are entered by nongovernmental entities, 

except that U.S. Postal Service mailings must bear the G-10 permit indicia 

that are prescribed for all Postal Service official mail. See 142.2.

Turkey 4

Turkmenistan 6

Turks and Caicos Islands 9

Tuvalu 6

Uganda 7

Ukraine 4

United Arab Emirates 8

Uruguay 9

Uzbekistan 6

Vanuatu 6

Vatican City 5

Venezuela 9

Vietnam 6

Wallis and Futuna Islands 6

Western Samoa 6

Yemen 8

Zambia 7

Zimbabwe 7

Exhibit 243.13

First-Class Mail International Price Groups

Country Name Price Group
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244 Mail Preparation

244.1 Addressing

First-Class Mail International items are subject to the addressing 

requirements in 122.

244.2 Marking

The following markings apply to First-Class Mail International items:

a. First-Class Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes 

(flats) must be marked “AIRMAIL/PAR AVION” or have PS Label 19-A, 

Par Avion Airmail, or PS Label 19-B, Par Avion Airmail, affixed to the 

address side of the mailpiece.

b. First-Class Mail International packages (small packets) and rolls — 

which because of their size, shape, or configuration might be mistaken 

for another category of international mail — should be marked 

“LETTER-POST” on the address side of the mailpiece.

c. First-Class Mail International items that qualify as free matter for the 

blind or physically handicapped must bear the marking “FREE 

MATTER FOR THE BLIND” in the upper-right corner of the address 

side of the mailpiece. See 274.2.

244.3 Sealing

Unregistered First-Class Mail International items may be sealed at the 

sender’s option. Mailpieces not sealed by conventional means, such as 

moistening the gummed flaps on envelopes or taping the open flaps for small 

packets, must be closed in such a manner as to prevent the contents from 

falling out or being damaged during postal handling and transport. 

First-Class Mail International items that use Registered Mail service must be 

sealed. (See 334.4 for sealing requirements for Registered Mail service.)

244.4 Packaging

The following packaging methods may be used for First-Class Mail 

International items:

a. Mailers must package mailpieces to withstand normal transit and 

handling without content or package breakage, injury to Postal Service 

employees, or damage to other mail or Postal Service equipment.

b. Mailers must package their contents to prevent their deterioration.

c. Mail matter is admissible in envelopes, sleeves, or wrappers of varying 

sizes and thickness

Note: Transparent plastic packaging is acceptable for 

international mailing purposes.

d. Bulkier items are admissible in boxes, cartons, tubes, or other types of 

containers that are commonly used to transmit shipments that are in 

package form.

e. Except as provided in 292.4 and 293.4, folded mailpieces, without 

envelopes, are admissible provided that all of the open sides are 

secured with tape, tabs, or wafer seals of sufficient quantity and 
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strength to prevent the mailpieces from opening or being damaged 

during postal handling.

f. First-Class Mail International items in card form are permitted, so long 

as their overall dimensions do not exceed 4-3/4 inches high or 

9-1/4 inches long (see 241.221).

245 Mail Entry and Deposit — Place of Mailing

245.1 Items Requiring a Completed Customs Declaration

Except as provided in 245.2, a mailer may not deposit a First-Class Mail 

International item that requires a completed customs declaration form into a 

collection box, Postal Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) 

drop, or customer mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended 

location. Customers must present such items to an employee at a Post 

Office retail service counter. Customers who enter volume mailings paid with 

a permit imprint under 243.3 must enter such items through a business mail 

entry unit (BMEU) or, when authorized by the district BMEU manager, 

through an authorized detached mail unit (DMU) at a mailer’s plant. The 

Postal Service will return improperly presented items to the sender for proper 

entry and acceptance.

245.2 Items Bearing a Completed Customs Declaration With an 

Electronic Round Date

First-Class Mail International items that have the mailing label, customs form 

(including an electronic round stamp), and postage prepared and paid online 

through the eBay integrated shipping solution or an authorized PC Postage 

vendor Web site may be deposited by one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

c. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

d. In a collection box.

e. In a customer mailbox.

245.3 Items Not Requiring a Customs Declaration

245.31 Items Weighing 13 Ounces or Less and Paid With Postage 

Stamps

A First-Class Mail International letter-size or flat-size item weighing 

13 ounces or less, bearing only postage stamps, and not requiring a customs 

declaration (see 123.6) may be deposited by one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

c. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

d. In a collection box.

e. In a customer mailbox.
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245.32 Items Weighing More Than 13 Ounces and Paid With Postage 

Stamps

A customer may not deposit a First-Class Mail International letter-size or 

flat-size item weighing more than 13 ounces, bearing only postage stamps, 

and not requiring a customs declaration (see 123.6) into a collection box, 

Postal Service lobby drop, Automated Postal Center (APC) drop, or customer 

mailbox, or at a Postal Service dock or other unattended location. Customers 

must present such items to an employee at a Post Office retail service 

counter. The Postal Service will return improperly presented items to the 

sender for proper entry and acceptance.

245.4 Items Paid With Methods Other Than Postage Stamps

First-Class Mail International letter-size or flat-size items paid with online 

postage, postage meters, or information-based indicia (IBI) weighing less 

than 16 ounces and not requiring a customs declaration (see 123.6) may be 

deposited by one of the following methods:

a. At a Postal Service retail counter.

b. Into a Postal Service lobby drop.

c. Into an Automated Postal Center (APC) drop.

d. In a collection box.

e. In a customer mailbox.

250 (Reserved)

260 Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee 

(M-bags)

261 Description

261.1 General

M-bags are defined as direct sacks of printed matter (see 261.22) sent to a 

single foreign addressee at a single address. There are three types of 

M-bags: Airmail M-bags, International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags, and 

International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) M-bags. All M-bags are subject to the 

following conditions of mailing:

a. Maximum weight of a sack: 66 pounds (including the tare weight of the 

sack). Lower maximum weights apply to certain countries. See the 

Individual Country Listings.

b. Availability: All destinations that are referenced in the Individual 

Country Listings for Airmail M-bags, in Exhibit 292.452 for IPA M-bags, 

and in Exhibit 293.452 for ISAL M-bags.

c. Identification: PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag, must be completed 

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d. Postage: The applicable postage for Airmail M-bags, International 

Priority Airmail (IPA), and International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) must be 

affixed to PS Tag 158.

e. Extra services: Certificate of mailing is available. Registry and 

insurance are not available.

261.2 Eligibility

261.21 Printed Matter

Printed matter is admissible in M-bags. Articles that meet the definition of 

“printed matter” include newspapers, magazines, journals, books, sheet 

music, catalogs, directories, commercial advertising, and promotional 

matter. “Printed matter” is defined as follows:

a. Papers upon which words, letters, characters, figures, images, or any 

combinations thereof appear.

b. Papers that do not have the character of a bill or statement of account.

c. Papers that do not have the character of current and personal 

correspondence.

261.22 Other Articles

Certain other articles may be enclosed in M-bags, provided that all of the 

following conditions of mailing are met:

a. The articles being sent are limited to discs, tapes, and cassettes; 

commercial samples shipped by manufacturers and distributors; or 

other non-dutiable commercial articles or informational materials that 

are not subject to resale.

b. The articles are related to the printed matter (see 261.21) with which 

they are being mailed.

c. The articles are affixed to or are otherwise combined with the 

accompanying printed matter.

d. The combined weight of each printed matter mailpiece and the related 

articles may not exceed 4 pounds.

e. The M-bag must be accompanied by a fully completed PS Form 2976, 

Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration (green label), 

which is to be affixed to PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag.

261.23 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection

M-bags are not sealed against inspection. Regardless of physical closure, 

the mailing of an M-bag, including an airmail, IPA, or ISAL M-bag, constitutes 

consent by the mailer to inspection of the contents.

262 Postage Prices and Fees

262.1 Airmail M-bags

Airmail M-bags may contain any type of allowable printed matter and certain 

other articles (see 261.22). See the Individual Country Listings for the Price 

Group and maximum weight limit for each country. Each Airmail M-bag that 

weighs 11 pounds or less is charged the applicable 11-pound price; a bag 
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that exceeds 11 pounds is charged the applicable 11-pound price and the 

applicable per-pound price for each additional pound or fraction of a pound 

over 11 pounds.

262.2 International Priority Airmail (IPA) M-bags

IPA M-bags that are entered in conjunction with an IPA mailing (see 292) may 

contain all types of allowable printed matter and certain other items 

(see 261.22). See Notice 123, Price List, for the postage price that applies to 

M-bags mailed to each IPA destination country. Each full-service IPA M-bag 

that weighs 11 pounds or less is charged the applicable 11-pound price; a 

bag that exceeds 11 pounds is charged the applicable 11-pound price and 

the applicable per-pound price for each additional pound or fraction of a 

pound over 11 pounds. Each International Service Center (ISC) drop 

shipment IPA M-bag that weighs 5 pounds or less is charged the applicable 

5-pound price; a bag that exceeds 5 pounds is charged the applicable 

5-pound price and the applicable per-pound price for each additional pound 

or fraction of a pound over 5 pounds.

262.3 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) M-bags

ISAL M-bags that are entered in conjunction with an ISAL mailing (see 293) 

may contain all types of allowable printed matter and certain other articles 

(see 261.22). See Notice 123, Price List, for the postage price that applies to 

M-bags mailed to each ISAL destination country. Each full-service ISAL 

M-bag that weighs 11 pounds or less is charged the applicable 

11-pound price; a bag that exceeds 11 pounds is charged the applicable 

11-pound price and the applicable per-pound price for each additional 

pound or fraction of a pound over 11 pounds. Each International Service 

Center (ISC) drop shipment ISAL M-bag that weighs 5 pounds or less is 

charged the applicable 5-pound price; a bag that exceeds 5 pounds is 

charged the applicable 5-pound price and the applicable per-pound price for 

each additional pound or fraction of a pound over 5 pounds.

262.4 Postage Calculation

The amount of postage paid by the mailer is determined by the weight of the 

sack’s contents, rounded to the next whole pound. For example, if the total 

weight of the printed matter in an M-bag is 23.2 pounds, exclusive of the tare 

weight of the sack, the postage computation is based on a total content 

weight of 24 pounds. 

262.5 Stamps, Postage Evidencing Systems, PVI Labels, or Permit 

Imprint

M-bag postage can be paid by the following means:

a. By affixing postage stamps, meter stamps, PC Postage, or a postage 

validation imprinter (PVI) label to PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag.

b. By placing a permit imprint on PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag, and 

making payment through an advance deposit account. When this 

method of payment is used, the minimum quantity requirement 

(i.e., 200 pieces or 50 pounds) that is normally a prerequisite for permit 

imprint usage (see 152.43) does not apply. The postage amount must 

be accounted for on PS Form 3700, Postage Statement — International 

Mail. 
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263 Weight and Size Limits

263.1 Weight Limits 

There is no minimum weight requirement for the entry of Airmail M-bags, IPA 

M-bags, or ISAL M-bags. The maximum weight limit for M-bags is 

66 pounds, which includes the tare weight of the sack. Lower maximum 

weights apply to certain countries. See the Individual Country Listings.

263.2 Size Limits

There are no defined size limits so long as articles being sent can be 

enclosed in the mailbag.

264 Mail Preparation

264.1 Marking

Printed matter, or printed matter in combination with merchandise items, 

must be placed into one or more individual packages bearing the name and 

address of the sender and addressee. Each package must be marked 

“POSTAGE PAID — M-BAG.”

264.2 Sacking and Labeling

264.21 Equipment

The sacks and mailing tags (i.e., PS Tag 158) needed for M-bag entry can be 

obtained from local Post Office facilities. Airmail pouches, if available, will be 

furnished to customers who intend to utilize that type of M-bag service.

264.22 Tagging

PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag, must be completed for all types of 

M-bags and attached to the neck of the sack. It must bear the requisite 

amount of stamped or metered postage or the sender’s authorized permit 

imprint or indicia (see 262.4). For IPA M-bags, mailers must also attach 

PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail. For ISAL M-bags, mailers must 

also attach PS Tag 155, Surface Air Lift Mail.

264.23 Multiple Sacks to One Addressee

If multiple sacks are sent to the same foreign addressee, PS Tag 158 must 

be marked with an identifiable fraction such as 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.

264.24 Country Destination Name

The Post Office facility must label the sack with the name of the country of 

destination in large letters and the name of the U.S. dispatching exchange 

office in small letters (for example, Great Britain via New York), and send it to 

that exchange office for dispatch to destination.

264.3 Customs Forms Required

M-bags that contain potentially dutiable printed matter or any category of 

printed matter that is combined with allowable merchandise items 

(see 261.22) must be accompanied by a fully completed PS Form 2976, 

which is to be affixed to PS Tag 158, M-bag Addressee Tag. The maximum 

allowable value is $400.
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265 Extra Services

Certificate of mailing is available. Return receipts, restricted delivery, registry 

service, and insurance are not available with M-bags.

270 Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically 

Handicapped Persons

271 Description

271.1 General

Subject to the standards below and DMM 703, matter may be entered free of 

postage if mailed by or for the use of blind or other persons who cannot read 

or use conventionally printed materials due to a physical handicap. Matter for 

the blind in international mail is limited to the following:

a. Books, periodicals, and other matter (including unsealed letters) 

impressed in Braille or other special type for the use of the blind.

b. Plates for embossing literature for the blind.

c. Discs, tapes, or wires bearing voice recordings and special paper 

intended solely for the use of the blind, provided they are sent by or 

addressed to an officially recognized institution for the blind.

d. Sound recordings or tapes that are mailed by a blind person.

271.2 Eligibility

Eligible participants must be residents of the United States, which includes 

territories, insular possessions, and the District of Columbia, or American 

citizens domiciled abroad.

271.3 Matter Sent to or by Blind or Other Physically Handicapped 

Persons

Acceptable matter and the conditions for mailing such matter that may be 

sent free under this standard are limited to the items described in 271 and 

DMM 703.

272 Postage Prices

Postage is free for the following eligible items marked “Free Matter for the 

Blind or Physically Handicapped”:

a. A First-Class Mail International item (including a Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box).

b. A Priority Mail International parcel weighing up to 15 pounds.

The sender must pay the applicable postage based on the weight and 

destination (zone) of the article when sending eligible free matter in a Priority 

Mail International parcel weighing more than 15 pounds, by Global Express 

Guaranteed service, or by Express Mail International service.

The sender must pay fees for registry service or insurance (see 275).
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273 Weight and Size Limits

273.1 Weight Limit

For First-Class Mail International items (including Priority Mail International 

Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes), the weight limit is 4 pounds.

For Priority Mail International items (excluding the Flat Rate Envelope and the 

Small Flat Rate Box), the weight limit is 15 pounds.

Note: The 15-pound weight limit for Priority Mail International parcels 

also applies to any USPS-produced Flat Rate packaging that may have 

higher maximum limits when not mailed as Free Matter for the Blind or 

Physically Handicapped.

273.2 Size Limits

For First-Class Mail International items, see 241.2.

For Priority Mail International parcels, see 231.2.

274 Mail Preparation

274.1 Addressing

See 122.

274.2 Marking

In addition to the markings required in 244.2 for First-Class Mail International 

items and in 234.2 for Priority Mail International parcels, free matter must be 

marked “Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped” in the upper right-hand 

corner of the address side of the mailpiece.

274.3 Sealing

Matter for the blind must not be sealed, even if registered.

274.4 Packaging

274.41 Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection

Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons items 

mailed under 270 are not sealed against inspection (see ASM 274). Items 

must be prepared in such a way that the contents are protected but 

inspection of the contents is not hindered.

274.42 Types of Containers

The items must be placed in wrappers, in rolls, between cardboard, or in 

bags, boxes, unsealed envelopes, or containers. Dangerous fasteners may 

not be used. The articles may also be tied with string or twine in a manner 

that will permit them to be easily untied.
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275 Extra Services

The sender must pay for extra services for Free Matter for the Blind or Other 

Physically Handicapped Persons. Only the following extra services are 

authorized:

a. Registered Mail service for First-Class Mail International items and for 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes.

b. Insurance service for Priority Mail International parcels up to 

15 pounds.

276 Customs Forms Required

As described in Exhibit 123.61, a fully completed PS Form 2976 or 2976-A 

must be affixed to each item. The known mailer exemption in IMM 123.62

does not apply to free matter for the blind or other physically handicapped 

persons.

280 (Reserved)

290 Commercial Services

291 (Reserved)

292 International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service

292.1 Description

292.11 General

International Priority AirmailTM (IPA®) service is available for volume mailings 

of all First-Class Mail International postcards, letters, large envelopes (flats), 

and packages (small packets). The sender must prepare mailpieces in 

accordance with the shape-based requirements of First-Class Mail 

International service (see 240) and the requirements of this subchapter. 

Separate prices are provided for International Service Center (ISC) drop 

shipments, presorted mail, and worldwide nonpresort mail. Volume 

incentives are available through customized agreements.

292.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection

With the exception of M-bags (see 261.23), IPA mailpieces are sealed 

against inspection.

292.13 IPA M-bags

IPA M-bags (direct sacks of printed matter to one addressee) may be 

entered in conjunction with an IPA mailing, are subject to the provisions of 

260, and may be sent to all destination countries that are referenced in 

Exhibit 292.452. When using this method of mail preparation, the sender 
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must complete PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail, and PS Tag 158, 

M-bag Addressee Tag. Tags must be securely attached to the neck of the 

sack.

292.2 Eligibility

292.21 Qualifying Mailpieces

To qualify for IPA service, a mailpiece must meet the First-Class Mail 

International characteristics as defined in 141.5. Mailpieces do not have to 

be of the same size and weight to qualify. Any item sent with IPA service 

must conform to the weight and size limits for First-Class Mail International 

postcards, letters, large envelopes (flats), and packages (small packets) as 

described in 240.

292.22 Availability

IPA service is available to all the foreign countries that are as listed in Exhibit 

292.452, which shows the price group assigned to each country.

292.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements

292.231 Minimum Quantity

All mailings must meet a minimum weight quantity of 50 pounds. To achieve 

the 50-pound minimum, mailings may include a combination of presort mail, 

worldwide nonpresort mail, or M-bags.

292.232 Presort Eligibility — Full Service

Only a direct country sack containing a minimum of 5 pounds qualifies for 

the presort price. All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the 

worldwide nonpresort price.

292.233 Presort Eligibility — ISC Drop Shipment

Only a direct country sack containing a minimum of 5 pounds or a mixed 

country sack containing a minimum of 5 pounds qualifies for the presort 

price. All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the worldwide 

nonpresort price.

292.24 Dutiable Items

Dutiable items may be sent in accordance with the applicable rules in this 

subchapter for each respective category of mail. Priority Mail International 

items, either ordinary or insured, may not be mailed with IPA service.

292.25 Customs Forms Requirements

See 123 for customs forms requirements.

292.26 Extra Services

Extra services are not available for items sent with IPA service.

292.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

292.31 Prices

IPA service has two price options: a presort price with 15 price groups and a 

worldwide nonpresort price. Both options offer full-service prices for mail 

deposited at offices other than the drop shipment offices listed in 292.532, 

and drop shipment prices for mail deposited at one of the drop shipment 
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offices. The per-piece price and per-pound price are shown in Notice 123, 

Price List. The per-piece price applies to each piece regardless of its weight. 

The per-pound price applies to the net weight (gross weight minus tare 

weight of sack or tray) of the mail for the specific price group. Fractions of a 

pound are rounded to the next whole pound for postage calculation.

292.32 Computation of Postage

Postage is computed on PS Form 3700, Postage Statement — International 

Mail.

292.321 Computing Worldwide Nonpresort Prices

Compute postage at the worldwide nonpresort price as follows:

1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by the applicable perpiece price.

2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of the entire mailing by the 

applicable per-pound price.

3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.

292.322 Computing Presort Prices

Compute postage at the presorted price as follows:

1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing destined for countries in a 

specific price group by the appropriate per-piece price.

2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of those pieces by the 

corresponding per-pound price.

3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.

292.33 Postage Payment Methods

292.331 General

Postage must be paid by postage meter, permit imprint, or precanceled 

stamps (see DMM 604).

292.332 Postage Meter

Payments made by postage meter are subject to the following standards:

a. Piece Price. The applicable per-piece postage shown in Notice 123, 

Price List, must be affixed to each mailpiece when paying with a meter. 

A mailer who has an ICM agreement must affix the applicable perpiece postage as set forth in the ICM agreement.

b. Pound Price. Postage for the pound price portion must be paid either 

by meter stamp(s) attached to the postage statement or from the 

mailer’s authorized permit imprint advance deposit account.

c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the 

words “INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY AIRMAIL.”

d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in 

292.332c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be 

applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing 

device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to 

the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the meter stamp in either 

the postal inscription slug area or ad plate area. If the postal 

endorsement appears in the ad plate area, no other information may 

appear in the ad plate. The endorsement may not be typewritten or 
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hand-drawn. The endorsement is not considered adequate if it is 

included as part of a decorative design or advertisement.

e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement 

are subject to the First-Class Mail International single-piece price.

f. Drop Shipment of Metered Mail. A mailer who wants to enter metered 

IPA mail at a Post Office facility other than where the meter is licensed 

must obtain a drop shipment authorization. To obtain an authorization, 

the mailer must submit a written request to the postmaster at the office 

where the mail will be entered (see DMM 705).

292.333 Precanceled Stamps

Payments made by precanceled stamps are subject to the following 

standards:

a. Piece Price. The same denomination of stamp must be affixed to every 

piece in the mailing.

b. Pound Price. Additional postage is paid at the time of mailing by 

advance deposit account or meter stamp affixed to the back of the 

accompanying postage statement.

c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the 

words “INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY AIRMAIL.”

d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in 

292.333c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be 

applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing 

device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to 

the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the precanceled stamp. 

The endorsement may not be typewritten or hand-drawn. The 

endorsement is not considered adequate if it is included as part of a 

decorative design or advertisement.

e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement 

are subject to the First-Class Mail International single-piece price.

292.334 Permit Imprint

Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailings that contain identical weight 

pieces. Any of the permit imprint formats shown in Exhibit 152.44 is 

acceptable but must include the “INTL PRIORITY AIRMAIL” rate marking. 

Postage is calculated as described in 292.32 and is deducted from the 

mailer’s advance deposit account. Permit imprints must not denote bulk 

mail, nonprofit, or other domestic or special mail. Mailers may use permit 

imprint with nonidentical weight pieces only if authorized to use postage 

mailing systems under DMM 705.

292.4 Mail Preparation

292.41 Addressing and Return Address

IPA mailpieces are subject to the addressing requirements contained in 122, 

including the requirement of a U.S.-origin return address as defined in 122.2.

a. Exception — Canada: IPA items destined for Canada must have the 

applicable alphanumeric postcode included in the delivery address. 

See 122.1k for the address formatting requirements that generally 

apply to mailpieces sent to Canada.
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b. Exception — Direct Country Sacks: IPA items in direct country sacks 

(see 292.461) are not subject to the interline addressing requirement 

that is specified in 122.1d. At the sender’s risk, the English translation 

of the destination post office or city name may be omitted from an 

address that is printed in Russian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, 

Japanese, or Chinese characters. An English translation of the country 

name (for example, Japan) is still required on the individual mailpieces.

292.42 Marking

292.421 Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mailpieces

The sender should mark “PAR AVION” or “AIR MAIL” on the address side of 

each piece. Alternatively, the user may use a bordered airmail envelope that 

contains an “AIR MAIL” endorsement.

292.422 Packages (Small Packets)

Items that might be mistaken for another class of mail because of their size, 

weight, or appearance should be marked “LETTER-POST” on the address 

side.

292.43 Sealing and Packaging

Mailers must meet the following sealing and packaging standards for IPA 

mail:

Mixed Country and Worldwide Nonpresort Price. All mailpieces entered at 

the mixed country and worldwide nonpresort price must meet the sealing 

and packaging methods for First-Class Mail International service under 

IMM 244.3 and 244.4.

Direct Country Price. Flat-size mailpieces and small packets entered at the 

direct country price must meet the sealing and packaging methods for 

First-Class Mail International service under IMM 244.3 and 244.4. Letter-size 

mailpieces entered at the direct country price must meet one of the following 

requirements:

1. The sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail International 

service under IMM 244.3 and 244.4.

2. The physical standards of a machinable letter under DMM 201.3.

292.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles

The following standards apply:

a. Thickness. Bundles of letter-size mail should be no thicker than 

approximately a handful of mail (4 to 6 inches thick). Bundles of flatsize mail may be thicker than 6 inches but must not weigh more than 

11 pounds.

b. Securing Bundles. Each bundle must be securely tied to withstand 

normal transit. Placing rubber bands around the length and then the 

girth is the preferred method of securing bundles of letter-size mail. 

Plastic strapping placed around the length and then the girth is the 

preferred method of securing bundles of flat-size mail.

c. Separation of Bundles. Letter-size and flat-size mail must be bundled 

separately.
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d. Facing of Pieces. All pieces in bundles must be faced in the same 

direction.

292.45 Sortation

292.451 Presort Mailings — General

Follow these steps when preparing IPA presort mail:

a. Full Service. For presort mailings, all mail that is addressed to an 

individual country and that contains 5 pounds or more must be sorted 

into direct country bundles and sacked in direct country sacks. Mail 

that cannot be made up into direct country sacks must be prepared 

and entered at the worldwide nonpresort price.

b. ISC Drop Shipment. For presort mailings, all mail that is addressed to 

an individual country and that contains 5 pounds or more must be 

sorted into direct country bundles and sacked in direct country sacks. 

All mail that is addressed to individual countries within a single price 

group and that contains 5 pounds or more must be bundled separately 

and sacked in mixed country sacks. Mail that ultimately cannot be 

made up into direct country sacks or mixed country sacks must be 

prepared and entered at the worldwide nonpresort price.

Note: There are separate preparation requirements for mail to 

Canada. See 292.47.

292.452 Presorted Mail — Direct Country Bundle Label

Only direct country bundles prepared for mixed county sacks require a label 

(facing slip). Mailers must complete the label and place it on the address side 

of the top piece of each bundle in such a manner that it will not become 

separated from the bundle. Bundle labels that are addressed to IPA foreign 

exchange offices (see Exhibit 292.452) must contain the following:

Line 1: Foreign Exchange Office Name.

Line 2: Country Name.

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location.

Example:

Note: The pressure-sensitive labels and optional endorsement lines 

used domestically for presort mail are prohibited for IPA service.

1000 WIEN

AUSTRIA

RBA COMPANY WASHINGTON DC

Exhibit 292.452 (p. 1)

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange 

Office Name

Destination 

Code

Price 

Group

Afghanistan Kabul KBL 15

Albania Tirana TIA 12

Algeria Alger Gare ALG 15

Andorra 1 11

Angola Luanda LAD 15

Anguilla The Valley AXA 13

Antigua and Barbuda Saint John’s ANU 13
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Argentina Buenos Aires Avion BUE 13

Armenia Yerevan EVN 15

Aruba Oranjestad AUA 13

Ascension 1 12

Australia 2 Sydney SYD 9

Austria 1000 Wien VIE 11

Azerbaijan Baku BAK 15

Azores 1 11

Bahamas Nassau NAS 13

Bahrain Bahrain BAH 15

Bangladesh Dhaka Apt DAC 15

Barbados Bridgetown BGI 13

Belarus Minsk PI 2 MSQ 12

Belgium Brussels EMC BRU 11

Belize Belize City BZE 13

Benin Cotonou COO 15

Bermuda Hamilton BDA 13

Bhutan 1 15

Bolivia La Paz LPB 13

Bosnia-Herzegovina Sarajevo SJJ 12

Botswana Gabrone GBE 15

Brazil Curitiba CWB 13

British Virgin Islands Roadtown RAD 13

Brunei Darussalam Bandar Seri Begawan BWN 14

Bulgaria Sofia SOF 12

Burkina Faso Ouagadougou OUA 15

Burma (Myanmar) Yangon CME RGN 15

Burundi Bujumbura BJM 15

Cambodia Phnom Penh PNH 14

Cameroon Douala DLA 15

Canada See 292.47

Canadian Labeling 

Information

1

Cape Verde Praia RAI 15

Cayman Islands Grand Cayman GCM 13

Central African Republic Bangui BGF 15

Chad N’Djamena NDJ 15

Chile Santiago Avion SCL 13

China Beijing BJS 14

Colombia Bogota Aeropuerto BOG 13

Comoros Islands 1 15

Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Kinshasa CTT FIH 15

Congo, Rep. of the Brazzaville BZV 15

Cook Islands Rarotonga RAR 11

Costa Rica San Jose SJO 13

Cote d’Ivoire Abidjan ABJ 15

Croatia Zagreb ZAG 12

Cuba Havana Avion HAV 13

Cyprus Larnaka Air LCA 15

Exhibit 292.452 (p. 2)

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange 

Office Name

Destination 

Code

Price 

Group
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Czech Republic Prague 120 PRG 12

Denmark Copenhagen INC CPH 11

Djibouti Djibouti JIB 15

Dominica Dominica APT DOM 13

Dominican Republic Santo Domingo SDQ 13

Ecuador Quito UIO 13

Egypt Cairo Int’l Airport CAI 15

El Salvador San Salvador SAL 13

Equatorial Guinea Malbo SSG 15

Eritrea Asmara ASM 15

Estonia Tallinn TLL 12

Ethiopia Addis Ababa ADD 15

Falkland Islands 1 13

Faroe Islands 1 12

Fiji Nadi NAN 14

Finland Helsinki HEL 11

France (includes Corsica) Roissy Courrier International CDG 5

French Guiana Cayenne CAY 13

French Polynesia PPT CTCAIR FAA 14

Gabon Libreville LBV 15

Gambia Banjul BJL 15

Georgia, Republic of Tbilisi TBS 15

Germany Frankfurt/M FRA 4

Ghana Accra ACC 15

Gibraltar Gibraltar GIB 11

Great Britain (includes

England, Scotland, 

Wales, Northern Ireland, 

Guernsey, Jersey, 

Alderney, Sark, and The 

Isle of Man)

Great Britain LON 3

Greece Athens ATH 11

Greenland 1 11

Grenada Saint George’s GND 13

Guadeloupe Pointe-a-Pitre PTP 13

Guatemala Guatemala GUA 13

Guinea Conakry CKY 15

Guinea-Bissau Bissau OXB 15

Guyana Georgetown GEO 13

Haiti Port-au-Prince PAP 13

Honduras Tegucigalpa TGU 13

Hong Kong Victoria HKG 14

Hungary Budapest 1005 BUD 12

Iceland Reykjavik REK 11

India Delhi Air DEL 15

Indonesia Jakarta SH JKT 14

Iran Tehran THR 15

Iraq Baghdad BGW 15

Ireland Dublin DUB 11

Exhibit 292.452 (p. 3)

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange 

Office Name

Destination 

Code

Price 

Group
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Israel Tel Aviv-Yafo TLV 11

Italy Milan MIL 7

Jamaica Kingston KIN 13

Japan Narita AP A NRT 10

Jordan Amman AMM 15

Kazakhstan Almaty PCI-5 ALA 15

Kenya Nairobi NBO 15

Kiribati Tarawa TRW 14

Korea, Democratic People’s 

Republic of (North) 1

14

Korea, Republic of (South) Seoul IPO SEL 14

Kosovo, Republic of Pristina PRN 12

Kuwait Kuwait MSC KWI 15

Kyrgyzstan Bichkek PI-1 FRU 12

Laos Vientiane VTE 14

Latvia Riga OE Letters RIX 12

Lebanon Beirut BEY 15

Lesotho Maseru MSU 15

Liberia Monrovia MLW 15

Libya Tripoli TIP 15

Liechtenstein 1 11

Lithuania Vilnius VNO 12

Luxembourg Luxembourg Ville LUX 11

Macao Macau MFM 12

Macedonia 1003 SKOP JEB SKP 12

Madagascar Antananarivo TRI TNR 15

Madeira Islands 1 11

Malawi Limbe LBE 15

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur KUL 14

Maldives Male MLE 15

Mali Bamako BKO 15

Malta Valletta MAR 15

Martinique Fort de France FDF 13

Mauritania Nouakchott NKC 15

Mauritius Port Louis SSR MRU 15

Mexico Mexico Aereo DF MEX 2

Moldova Kishinev KIV 15

Monaco Monaco Post MON 11

Mongolia Ulaanbaatar CPO ULN 14

Montenegro Montenegro Post TGD 13

Montserrat Plymouth MNI 15

Morocco Casablanca CCI CAS 15

Mozambique CPI Maputo MPM 15

Namibia Windhoek WDH 15

Nauru Nauru INU 14

Nepal Kathmandu KTM 14

Netherlands Amsterdam EXP AMS 8

Exhibit 292.452 (p. 4)

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange 

Office Name

Destination 

Code

Price 

Group
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Netherlands Antilles Willemstad 3 CUR 13

Saint Maarten 4 SXM 13

New Caledonia Noumea CTC NOU 14

New Zealand 5 Auckland AKL 11

Nicaragua Managua MGA 13

Niger Niamey CNTLC NIM 15

Nigeria Lagos LOS 15

Norway Oslo Letter Centre OSL 11

Oman Muscat MCT 15

Pakistan Islamabad IM ISB 15

Panama Panama City PTY 13

Papua New Guinea Boroko BOR 14

Paraguay Asuion ASU 13

Peru Lima Transito LIM 13

Philippines Manila MNL 14

Pitcairn Island 1 14

Poland Warsaw Wer WAW 12

Portugal Lisbon Province LIS 11

Qatar Doha DOH 15

Reunion Saint Denis RUN 15

Romania Bucuresti C BUH 12

Russia Moscow PCI-1 MOW 12

Rwanda Kigali KGL 15

Saint Christopher and Nevis Basseterre SKB 13

Saint Helena 1 13

Saint Lucia Castries SLU 13

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 1 13

Saint Vincent and The 

Grenadines

Kingstown KTN 13

San Marino 1 11

Sao Tome and Principe 1 12

Saudi Arabia Dammam Central Post DMM 15

Senegal Dakar DKR 15

Serbia, Republic of Belgrad C BEG 12

Seychelles Seychelles SEZ 15

Sierra Leone Freetown FNA 15

Singapore Singapore SIN 14

Slovak Republic (Slovakia) Bratislava 090 BTS 12

Slovenia Ljubljana 1003 LJU 12

Solomon Islands Honiara HIR 14

Somalia Mogadishu MGQ 15

South Africa Johannesburg JNB 15

Spain (includes 

Canary Islands)

Madrid Airport MAD 11

Sri Lanka Colombo CMB 15

Sudan Khartoum KRT 15

Suriname Paramaribo PBM 13

Swaziland Manzini MTS 15

Exhibit 292.452 (p. 5)

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange 

Office Name

Destination 

Code

Price 

Group
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Sweden Stockholm Flug STO 11

Switzerland Zurich 1 ZRH 6

Syria Damascus DAM 15

Taiwan Taipei TPE 14

Tajikistan Dushanbe DYU 15

Tanzania Dar es Salaam DAR 15

Thailand Bangkok BKK 14

Togo Lome LFW 15

Tonga Nukualofa TBU 14

Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain POS 13

Tristan da Cunha 1 15

Tunisia Tunis TUN 15

Turkey Istanbul OE IST 12

Turkmenistan Achgabat PI-1 ASB 12

Turks and Caicos Islands Grand Turk GDT 13

Tuvalu 1 14

Uganda Kampala KLA 15

Ukraine Kiev PI-1 IEV 15

United Arab Emirates Dubai DXB 15

Uruguay Montevideo MVD 13

Uzbekistan Tashkent TAS 15

Vanuatu Port Vila VLI 14

Vatican City Vatican City VAT 11

Venezuela Caracas CCS 13

Vietnam Ho Chi Minh ND SGN 14

Wallis and Futuna Islands 1 14

Western Samoa Apia APW 14

Yemen Sanaa SAH 15

Zambia Lusaka Airmail LUN 15

Zimbabwe Harare CSO HRE 15

1 Direct country sacks are not made to these destinations. Prepare direct country bundles 

and include in mixed country sacks labeled to the assigned U.S. Exchange Office listed in 

Exhibit 292.462.

2 At the mailer’s option, a finer sortation for IPA items addressed to Australia may be used. 

If this option is chosen, items addressed with postal codes beginning with 0, 1, 2, 4, and 

9 and uncoded mail should be sorted and packaged to Sydney. Direct country sacks 

should be tagged to Sydney as well. Both the three-letter exchange office code (“SYD”) 

and the country name (“Australia”) should be entered in the "TO" block of PS Tag 178, 

Airmail Bag Label LC (CN 35/AV 8) (white). Items addressed with postal codes beginning 

with 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 should be sorted and packaged to Melbourne. Direct country sacks 

should be tagged to Melbourne as well. Both the three-letter exchange office code 

("MEL") and the country name ("Australia") should be entered in the "TO" block of 

PS Tag 178.

3 Includes Bonaire and Curacao.

4 Includes Saba and Saint Eustatius.

5 For all destinations to New Zealand other than Cook Islands. For Cook Islands, see the 

entry for Cook Islands in this exhibit.

Exhibit 292.452 (p. 6)

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange 

Office Name

Destination 

Code

Price 

Group
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292.453 Worldwide Nonpresort Mail — Bundles

IPA mail paid at the worldwide nonpresort price must be made into bundles 

as defined in 292.44. Letters and flats must be bundled separately, although 

nonidentical pieces may be commingled within each of these categories. 

Pieces that cannot be bundled because of their physical characteristics must 

be placed loose in the sack and do not require labeling (facing slips).

292.46 Sacking Requirements

292.461 Direct Country Sack (5 Pounds or More)

The following standards apply:

a. General. When there are 5 pounds or more of mail addressed to the 

same country, the mail must be enclosed in a direct country sack. All 

types of mail, including letter-size bundles, flat-size bundles, and loose 

items, can be commingled in the same sack for each destination and 

counted toward the 5-pound minimum. The maximum weight of the 

sack and contents must not exceed 66 pounds.

b. Direct Country Sack Tags. The mailer must affix PS Tag 178, Airmail 

Bag Label LC (CN 35/AV 8) (white), and PS Tag 115, International 

Priority Airmail, to direct country sacks as follows:

(1) PS Tag 178 is a white tag designed to route the sack to a specific 

country and airport of destination. The mailer must complete the 

“To” block showing the destination country. Postal Service 

personnel — not the mailer — must complete the blocks for date, 

weight, and dispatch information.

(2) PS Tag 115 is a pink tag that identifies the mail to ensure it 

receives priority handling. The mailer must specify the price 

group on the back of PS Tag 115.

c. Direct Country Sack Label. The sack label must be completed as 

follows (see Exhibit 292.462 for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):

Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code

Line 2: Contents — DRX COUNTRY

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example:

292.462 Mixed Country Sacks (5 Pounds or More — ISC Drop Shipment Only)

The following standards apply:

a. General. When mail is prepared under the ISC drop shipment option, 

direct country bundles destined to a specific country that cannot be 

made up in direct country sacks must be prepared in a mixed country 

sack. A mixed country sack must be prepared for each price group. 

Only countries in price groups 11 through 15 are eligible for this price. 

The maximum weight of the sack and the contents must not exceed 

66 pounds.

ISC NEW YORK NY 003

IPA — DRX COUNTRY

ABC STORE ALBANY NY
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b. Mixed Country Sack Tags. The mailer must affix PS Tag 115, 

International Priority Airmail, to mixed country sacks. PS Tag 115 

identifies the mail to ensure it receives priority handling. The mailer 

must specify the price group on the back of PS Tag 115.

c. Mixed Country Sack Label. The sack label must be completed as 

follows (see Exhibit 292.462 for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):

Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code

Line 2: Contents — DRX MIXED

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example:

292.463 Worldwide Nonpresort Mail Sacks

The following standards apply:

a. General. The working bundles of mixed country mail and loose items 

must be enclosed in sacks unless other equipment is specified by the 

acceptance office. Nonpresorted letter-size mail may be presented in 

trays if authorized by the acceptance office. The maximum weight of 

the sack and the contents must not exceed 66 pounds.

Note: Working bundles of mixed country mail cannot be enclosed 

in mixed country sacks.

b. Worldwide Nonpresort Sack Tags. The mailer must affix PS Tag 115, 

International Priority Airmail, to worldwide nonpresort sacks. 

PS Tag 115 identifies the mail to ensure it receives priority handling. 

The mailer must specify “WW” (for “worldwide”) on the back of 

PS Tag 115.

ISC NEW YORK NY 003

IPA — DRX COUNTRY

ABC STORE ALBANY NY

Exhibit 292.462

Labeling of IPA Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices 

IPA Acceptance Office 

3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix

U.S. Exchange Office and 

Routing Code for Line 1

005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 270–297, 

400–418, 420–427, 470–477

ISC NEW YORK NY 003

006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 346–347, 

349–352, 354–399 

ISC MIAMI FL 33112

424, 430–469, 478–516, 520–528, 530–532, 

534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 570–577, 580–588, 

600–620, 622–631, 633–641, 644–658, 660–662, 

664–681, 683–693, 700–701, 703–708, 710–714, 

716–731, 733–741, 743–799, 885

ISC CHICAGO IL 60290

590–599, 800–816, 820–838, 840–847, 893–895, 

897–898, 937–961, 970–986, 988–999

ISC SAN FRANCISCO CA 94013

850–853, 855–857, 859–860, 863–865, 870–875, 

877–884, 889–891, 900–908, 910–928, 930–936

ISC LOS ANGELES CA 900

967–969 P&DC HONOLULU HI 967
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c. Worldwide Nonpresort Mail Sack Label. The sack label must be 

completed as follows (see Exhibit 292.462 for the list of U.S. Exchange 

Offices):

Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code

Line 2: Contents WKG

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example: 

292.47 Mail Preparation for Canada

For letter-size, flat-size, and package-size items destined to Canada, mail 

must be prepared in separate containers. To qualify for the presort price, the 

same eligibility requirements apply as for full service (see 293.232) or ISC 

drop shipment (see 293.233). If the total mailing contains less than 5 pounds 

of mail for Canada, then the mail qualifies only for the worldwide nonpresort 

price but may be included with mail for other countries. Mailings that contain 

only worldwide nonpresort mail for Canada (50-pound minimum) are 

prepared under 292.453 and 292.463. The preparation requirements of 

presorted mail to Canada are as follows:

a. Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mail. Letter-size items are prepared in letter 

trays, either 1-foot or 2-foot, depending on volume. Flat-size items are 

prepared in flat trays. All items must be faced in the same direction, 

and all trays must be full enough to keep the mail from mixing during 

transportation. Do not prepare the content of the tray in bundles. 

Letter-size and flat-size trays must be sleeved or covered and secured 

with strapping. The mailer must identify each tray label to show the 

destination in Canada, the content, and the dispatching U.S. exchange 

office in the following format (see Exhibit 292.47 for Canadian labeling 

information):

Line 1: Canadian Destination, U.S. Exchange Office Code

Line 2: Contents

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example: 

In addition, the mailer must complete PS Tag 115, International Priority 

Airmail. Write “Canada” on the reverse and tape the tag to the tray 

sleeve. All trays must be banded.

b. Packages. Items that cannot be prepared in trays because of their size 

or shape must be placed loose in sacks. Mailers must affix PS Tag 178, 

Airmail Bag Label LC (CN 35/AV 8) (white), to the sack and write 

Canada in the “To” block of the tag. In addition, mailers must affix 

PS Tag 115 to the sack and write “Canada” on the reverse side of the 

tag.

ISC MIAMI FL 33112

IPA — WKG

ABC COMPANY MIAMI FL

MONTREAL QC FWD 003

IPA

ABC COMPANY NEW YORK NY
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292.5 Mail Entry and Deposit

292.51 Separation by Price Group

The mailer must specify the price group on the back of PS Tag 115 (for 

example, with “1” for Canada or “WW” for worldwide nonpresort) and must 

physically separate the sacks by price group at the time of mailing.

292.52 Full Service

Mailings must be deposited at a Post Office facility where bulk mail is 

accepted and where the mailer holds an advance deposit account or 

postage meter license.

292.53 Drop Shipment

292.531 General

To qualify for the drop shipment price, mailers must present the mail to one 

of the locations in 292.532. The mailer must pay postage at the drop 

shipment location either through an advance deposit account or postage 

meter license at the serving Post Office facility. As an alternative, mailers who 

are participating in the plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) program may 

have the mail verified, accepted, and paid for at the mailer’s plant or at the 

origin Post Office facility serving the mailer’s plant if authorized under 

DMM 705. PVDS mail must be transported by the mailer to the drop 

shipment location, and the mail must be accompanied by PS Form 8125, 

Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance.

Exhibit 292.47

Canadian Labeling Information 

Origin ZIP Code

Exchange 

Office Canadian Destination

U.S. Exchange 

Office Code

Optional 

Destination 

Code for 

Barcoded Tray 

and Sack Labels

005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 

270–297, 400–418, 420–427, 470–471, 

476–477

JFK MONTREAL QC FWD 003 YMQ

006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 

346–347, 349–352, 354–399, 723

MIA MONTREAL QC FWD 33112 YMQ

430–469, 472–475, 478–516, 520–528, 

530–532, 534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 

570–577, 580–588, 600–620, 622–631, 

633–641, 644–658, 660–662, 664–681, 

683–693, 700–701, 703–708, 710–714, 

716–722, 724–731, 733–741, 743–816, 

822–831, 840–847, 870–875, 877–885, 

893, 897–898

ORD TORONTO ON FWD 60290 For IPA letters 

and flats: TOR.

For IPA 

packages: YTO.

For all ISAL 

mailings: YTO.

590–599, 820–821, 832–838, 894–895, 

937–961, 970–986, 988–999

SFO VANCOUVER BC FWD 94013 YVR

850–853, 855–857, 859–860, 863–865, 

889–891, 900–908, 910–928, 930–936

LAX VANCOUVER BC FWD 90899 YVR

967–969 HNL VANCOUVER BC FWD 96820 YVR
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292.532 Drop Shipment Locations

Drop shipments are available through the offices noted in Exhibit 292.532.

Note: The Miami ISC has no BMEU, so at that facility, mailers may 

present only “cleared” mail that has been previously presented and paid 

for at a BMEU.

Exhibit 292.532

IPA Drop Shipment Locations

293 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service

293.1 Description

293.11 General

International Surface Air Lift® (ISAL®) service is a bulk mailing system that 

provides fast, economical international delivery of First-Class Mail 

International items. The price is lower than for First-Class Mail International 

service. ISAL shipments are flown to the foreign destinations and entered 

into that country’s surface or nonpriority mail system for delivery. Separate 

prices are provided for International Service Center (ISC) drop shipments, 

presorted mail, and nonpresorted mail. Volume incentives are available 

through customized agreements.

State Facility

California LOS ANGELES ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

5800 W CENTURY BLVD

LOS ANGELES CA 90009-9998

SAN FRANCISCO ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

2650 BAYSHORE BLVD

DALY CITY CA 94013-1631

Florida MIAMI ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

11698 NW 25TH ST

MIAMI FL 33112-9997

MIAMI PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CTR

US POSTAL SERVICE

2200 NW 72ND AVE

MIAMI FL 33152-9997

Illinois JT WEEKER ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

514 EXPRESS CENTER DR

CHICAGO IL 60688-9998

New York JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT MAIL CTR

US POSTAL SERVICE

JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BLDG 250

JAMAICA NY 11430-9998
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293.12 Mail Sealed Against Inspection

With the exception of M-bags (see 261.23), ISAL mailpieces are sealed 

against inspection.

293.13 ISAL M-bags

ISAL M-bags (direct sacks of printed matter to one addressee) may be 

entered in conjunction with an ISAL mailing, are subject to the provisions of 

260, and may be sent to all destination countries that are referenced in 

Exhibit 293.452. When using this method of mail preparation, the sender 

must complete PS Tag 155, Surface Airlift Mail, and PS Tag 158, M-bag 

Addressee Tag. Tags must be securely attached to the neck of the sack.

293.2 Eligibility

293.21 Qualifying Mailpieces

To qualify for ISAL service, a mailpiece must meet the First-Class Mail 

International characteristics as defined in 141.5. Mailpieces do not have to 

be of the same size and weight to qualify. Any item sent with ISAL service 

must conform to the weight and size limits for First-Class Mail International 

postcards, letters, large envelopes (flats), and packages (small packets) as 

described in 240.

293.22 Availability

ISAL service is available to all the foreign countries that are listed in Exhibit 

293.452, which shows the price group assigned to each country.

293.23 Minimum Quantity Requirements

293.231 Minimum Quantity

All mailings must meet a minimum weight quantity of 50 pounds. To achieve 

the 50-pound minimum, mailings may include a combination of presort mail, 

worldwide nonpresort mail, or M-bags.

293.232 Presort Eligibility — Full Service

Only a direct country sack containing a minimum of 5 pounds qualifies for 

the presort price. All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the 

worldwide nonpresort price.

293.233 Presort Eligibility — ISC Drop Shipment

Only a direct country sack containing a minimum of 5 pounds or a mixed 

country sack containing a minimum of 5 pounds qualifies for the presort 

price. All remaining mail must be prepared and paid at the worldwide 

nonpresort price.

293.24 Dutiable Items

Dutiable items may be sent in accordance with the applicable rules in this 

subchapter for each respective category of mail. Priority Mail International 

items, either ordinary or insured, may not be mailed with ISAL service.

293.25 Customs Forms Requirements

See 123 for customs forms requirements.

293.26 Extra Services

Extra services are not available for items sent with ISAL service.
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293.3 Prices and Postage Payment Methods

293.31 Prices

ISAL service has two price options: a presort price with 15 price groups and 

a worldwide nonpresort price. Both options offer full-service prices for mail 

deposited at offices other than the drop shipment offices listed in 293.532, 

and drop shipment prices for mail deposited at one of the drop shipment 

offices. The per-piece price and per-pound price are shown in Notice 123, 

Price List. The per-piece price applies to each piece regardless of its weight. 

The per-pound price applies to the net weight (gross weight minus tare 

weight of sack or tray) of the mail for the specific price group. Fractions of a 

pound are rounded to the next whole pound for postage calculation.

293.32 Computation of Postage

Postage is computed on PS Form 3700, Postage Statement — International 

Mail.

293.321 Computing Worldwide Nonpresort Prices

Compute postage at the worldwide nonpresort price as follows:

1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by the applicable perpiece price.

2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of the entire mailing by the 

applicable per-pound price.

3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.

293.322 Computing Presort Prices

Compute postage at the presorted price as follows:

1. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing destined for countries in a 

specific price group by the appropriate per-piece price.

2. Multiply the net weight (in whole pounds) of those pieces by the 

corresponding per-pound price.

3. Add together the two totals in steps 1 and 2.

293.33 Postage Payment Methods

293.331 General

Postage must be paid by postage meter, permit imprint, or precanceled 

stamps (see DMM 604).

293.332 Postage Meter

Payments made by postage meter are subject to the following standards:

a. Piece Price. The applicable per-piece postage shown in Notice 123, 

Price List, must be affixed to each mailpiece when paying with a meter. 

A mailer who has an ICM agreement must affix the applicable perpiece postage as set forth in the ICM agreement.

b. Pound Price. Postage for the pound price portion must be paid either 

by meter stamp(s) attached to the postage statement or from the 

mailer’s authorized permit imprint advance deposit account.

c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the 

words “INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT” or ”ISAL.”
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d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in 

292.332c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be 

applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing 

device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to 

the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the meter stamp in either 

the postal inscription slug area or ad plate area. If the postal 

endorsement appears in the ad plate area, no other information may 

appear in the ad plate. The endorsement may not be typewritten or 

hand-drawn. The endorsement is not considered adequate if it is 

included as part of a decorative design or advertisement.

e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement 

are subject to the First-Class Mail International single-piece price.

f. Drop Shipment of Metered Mail. A mailer who wants to enter metered 

ISAL mail at a Post Office facility other than where the meter is licensed 

must obtain a drop shipment authorization. To obtain an authorization, 

the mailer must submit a written request to the postmaster at the office 

where the mail will be entered (see DMM 705).

293.333 Precanceled Stamps

Payments made by precanceled stamps are subject to the following 

standards:

a. Piece Price. The same denomination of stamp must be affixed to every 

piece in the mailing.

b. Pound Price. Additional postage is paid at the time of mailing by 

advance deposit account or meter stamp affixed to the back of the 

accompanying postage statement.

c. Postage Endorsement. Each piece must be legibly endorsed with the 

words “INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT” or ”ISAL.”

d. Specifications for Endorsement. The endorsement required in 

293.333c must appear on the address side of each piece and must be 

applied by a printing press, hand stamp, or other similar printing 

device. It must appear either above the name of the addressee and to 

the left or below the postage, or adjacent to the precanceled stamp. 

The endorsement may not be typewritten or hand-drawn. The 

endorsement is not considered adequate if it is included as part of a 

decorative design or advertisement.

e. Unmarked Pieces. Unmarked pieces lacking the postage endorsement 

are subject to the First-Class Mail International single-piece price.

293.334 Permit Imprint

Mailers may use a permit imprint for mailings that contain identical weight 

pieces. Any of the permit imprint formats shown in 152.44 is acceptable but 

must include the “INTL SURFACE AIR LIFT” rate marking. Postage is 

calculated as described in 293.32 and is deducted from the mailer’s advance 

deposit account. Permit imprints must not denote bulk mail, nonprofit, or 

other domestic or special mail. Mailers may use permit imprint with 

nonidentical weight pieces only if authorized to use postage mailing systems 

under DMM 705.
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293.4 Mail Preparation

293.41 Addressing and Return Address

ISAL mailpieces are subject to the addressing requirements contained in 

122, including the requirement of a U.S.-origin return address as defined in 

122.2.

a. Exception — Canada: ISAL items destined for Canada must have the 

applicable alphanumeric postcode included in the delivery address. 

See 122.1k for the address formatting requirements that generally 

apply to mailpieces sent to Canada.

b. Exception — Direct Country Sacks: ISAL items in direct country 

sacks (see 293.461) are not subject to the interline addressing 

requirement that is specified in 122.1d. At the sender’s risk, the English 

translation of the destination post office or city name may be omitted 

from an address that is printed in Russian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, 

Cyrillic, Japanese, or Chinese characters. An English translation of the 

country name (for example, Japan) is still required on the individual 

mailpieces.

293.42 Marking

293.421 Letter-Size and Flat-Size Mailpieces

The sender should mark “INTERNATIONAL SURFACE AIR LIFT” or “ISAL” 

on the address side of each piece. Use of bordered airmail envelopes is 

prohibited.

293.422 Packages (Small Packets)

Items that might be mistaken for another class of mail because of their size, 

weight, or appearance should be marked “LETTER-POST” on the address 

side.

293.43 Sealing and Packaging

Mailers must meet the following sealing and packaging standards for ISAL 

mail:

Mixed Country and Worldwide Nonpresort Price. All mailpieces entered at 

the mixed country and worldwide nonpresort price must meet the sealing 

and packaging methods for First-Class Mail International service under 

IMM 244.3 and 244.4.

Direct Country Price. Flat-size mailpieces and small packets entered at the 

direct country price must meet the sealing and packaging methods for 

First-Class Mail International service under IMM 244.3 and 244.4. Letter-size 

mailpieces entered at the direct country price must meet one of the following 

requirements:

1. The sealing and packaging methods for First-Class Mail International 

service under IMM 244.3 and 244.4.

2. The physical standards of a machinable letter under DMM 201.3.

293.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for All Bundles

The following standards apply:

a. Thickness. Bundles of letter-size mail should be no thicker than 

approximately a handful of mail (4 to 6 inches thick). Bundles of flat-
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size mail may be thicker than 6 inches but must not weigh more than 

11 pounds.

b. Securing Bundles. Each bundle must be securely tied to withstand 

normal transit. Placing rubber bands around the length and then the 

girth is the preferred method of securing bundles of letter-size mail. 

Plastic strapping placed around the length and then the girth is the 

preferred method of securing bundles of flat-size mail.

c. Separation of Bundles. Letter-size and flat-size mail must be bundled 

separately.

d. Facing of Pieces. All pieces in bundles must be faced in the same 

direction.

293.45 Sortation

293.451 Presort Mailings — General

Follow these steps when preparing ISAL presort mail:

a. Full Service. For presort mailings, all mail that is addressed to an 

individual country and that contains 5 pounds or more must be sorted 

into direct country bundles and sacked in direct country sacks. Mail 

that cannot be made up into direct country sacks must be prepared 

and entered at the worldwide nonpresort price.

b. ISC Drop Shipment. For presort mailings, all mail that is addressed to 

an individual country and that contains 5 pounds or more must be 

sorted into direct country bundles and sacked in direct country sacks. 

All mail that is addressed to individual countries within a single price 

group and that contains 5 pounds or more must be bundled separately 

and sacked in mixed country sacks. Mail that ultimately cannot be 

made up into direct country sacks or mixed country sacks must be 

prepared and entered at the worldwide nonpresort prices.

293.452 Presorted Mail — Direct Country Bundle Label

Only direct country bundles prepared for mixed county sacks require a label 

(facing slip). Mailers must complete the label, including the destination 

country name, and place the label on the address side of the top piece of 

each bundle in such a manner that it will not become separated from the 

bundle.

Note: The pressure-sensitive labels and optional endorsement lines 

used domestically for presort mail are prohibited for ISAL.

See Exhibit 293.452 for ISAL foreign exchange offices.
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Exhibit 293.452 (p. 1)

ISAL Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange

Office Name

3-Letter 

Exchange 

Office Code

Price 

Group

Albania Tirana TIA 12

Algeria Algiers ALG 15

Angola Luanda LAD 15

Argentina Buenos Aires BUE 13

Aruba Oranjestad AUA 13

Australia Sydney SYD 9

Austria Vienna VIE 11

Bahrain Bahrain BAH 15

Bangladesh Dhaka DAC 15

Belgium Brussels BRU 11

Belize Belize City BZE 13

Benin Cotonou COO 15

Bolivia La Paz LPB 13

Brazil Sao Paulo SAO 13

Bulgaria Sofia SOF 12

Burkina Faso Ouagadougou OUA 15

Cameroon Douala DLA 15

Canada See 292.47 1

Central African Republic Bangui BGF 15

Chile Santiago SCL 13

China Beijing BJS 14

Colombia Bogota BOG 13

Congo, Democratic 

Republic of the

Kinshasa FIH

15

Costa Rica San Jose SJO 13

Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Abidjan ABJ 15

Cuba Havana HAV 13

Czech Republic Prague PRG 12

Denmark Copenhagen CPH 11

Dominican Republic Santo Domingo SDQ 13

Ecuador Guayaquil GYE 13

Egypt Cairo CAI 15

El Salvador San Salvador SAL 13

Ethiopia Addis Ababa ADD 15

Fiji Nadi NAN 14

Finland Helsinki HEL 11

France (includes Corsica) Mitry Mory E MIM 5

French Guiana Cayenne CAY 13

Gabon Libreville LBV 15

Germany Niederaulu NIA 4

Ghana Accra ACC 15

Great Britain London LON 3

Greece Athens ATH 11

Guatemala Guatemala City GUA 13

Guyana Georgetown GEO 13

Haiti Port-au-Prince PAP 13

Honduras Tegucigalpa TGU 13

Hong Kong Hong Kong HKG 14
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Hungary Budapest BUD 12

Iceland Reykjavik REK 11

India Mumbai BOM 15

Indonesia Jakarta JKT 14

Iran Tehran THR 15

Ireland Athlone AHE 11

Israel Tel Aviv TLV 11

Italy Milan Linate MIL 7

Jamaica Kingston KIN 13

Japan 1 Osaka Int’l KIX 10

Kawasaki KWS 10

Jordan Amman AMM 15

Kenya Nairobi NBO 15

Korea, Rep. of (South) Seoul SEL 14

Kuwait Kuwait City KWI 15

Lebanon Beirut BEY 15

Liechtenstein Zurich 1 ZRH 11

Luxembourg Luxembourg LUX 11

Madagascar Antananariva TNR 15

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur KUL 14

Mali Bamako BKO 15

Mauritania Nouakchott NKC 15

Mauritius Port Louis MRU 15

Mexico Mexico City MEX 2

Morocco Casablanca CAS 15

Mozambique Maputo MPM 15

Netherlands Amsterdam AMS 8

Netherlands Antilles Willemstad 2 CUR 13

Saint Maarten 3 SXM 13

New Zealand Auckland AKL 11

Nicaragua Managua MGA 13

Niger Niamey NIM 15

Nigeria Lagos LOS 15

Norway Oslo OSL 11

Oman Muscat MCT 15

Pakistan Karachi KHI 15

Panama Panama City PTY 13

Papua New Guinea Boroko BOR 14

Paraguay Asuncion ASU 13

Peru Lima LIM 13

Philippines Manila MNL 14

Poland Warsaw WAW 12

Portugal Lisbon LIS 11

Qatar Doha DOH 15

Reunion Island St Denis RUN 15

Romania Bucharest BUH 12

Russia Moscow MOW 12

Saudi Arabia Damman CSC DMM 15

Exhibit 293.452 (p. 2)

ISAL Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange

Office Name

3-Letter 

Exchange 

Office Code

Price 

Group
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293.453 Worldwide Nonpresort Mail — Bundles

ISAL mail paid at the worldwide nonpresort price must be made into bundles 

as defined in 293.44. Letters and flats must be bundled separately, although 

nonidentical pieces may be commingled within each of these categories. 

Pieces that cannot be bundled because of their physical characteristics must 

be placed loose in the sack and do not require labeling (facing slips).

Senegal Dakar DKR 15

Singapore Singapore SIN 14

Slovak Republic (Slovakia) Bratislava BTS 12

South Africa Johannesburg JNB 15

Spain (includes 

Canary Islands) 

Madrid MAD

11

Sri Lanka Colombo CMB 15

Sudan Khartoum KRT 15

Suriname Paramaribo PBM 13

Sweden Stockholm STO 11

Switzerland Zurich 1 ZRH 6

Syria Damascus DAM 15

Taiwan Taipei TPE 14

Tanzania Dar es Salaam DAR 15

Thailand Bangkok BKK 14

Togo Lome LFW 15

Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain POS 13

Tunisia Tunis TUN 15

Turkey Istanbul IST 12

Uganda Kampala KLA 15

United Arab Emirates Dubai DXB 15

Uruguay Montevideo MVD 13

Venezuela Caracas CCS 13

Yemen Sanaa SAH 15

Zambia Ndola NLA 15

Zimbabwe Harare HRE 15

1 To expedite handling, Japan Post has requested that U.S. shippers make the following 

optional separation of their ISAL mail:

– Mail destined for locations in Japan with post code prefixes 52–93 should be labeled to 

Osaka International (KIX).

– Mail destined for all other post code prefixes should be labeled to Kawasaki (KWS). 

– ISAL mail that is not optionally separated as specified above should be labeled to 

Kawasaki (KWS).

2 Includes Bonaire and Curacao.

3 Includes Saba and Saint Eustatius.

Exhibit 293.452 (p. 3)

ISAL Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices

Country Name

Foreign Exchange

Office Name

3-Letter 

Exchange 

Office Code

Price 

Group
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293.46 Sacking Requirements

293.461 Direct Country Sack (5 Pounds or More)

The following standards apply:

a. General. When there are 5 pounds or more of mail addressed to the 

same country, the mail must be enclosed in a direct country sack. All 

types of mail, including letter-size bundles, flat-size bundles, and loose 

items, can be commingled in the same sack for each destination and 

counted toward the 5-pound minimum. The maximum weight of the 

sack and contents must not exceed 66 pounds.

b. Direct Country Sack Tags. The mailer must affix PS Tag 155, Surface 

Airlift Mail, to direct country sacks. PS Tag 155 identifies the mail to 

ensure it receives priority handling. PS Tag 155 must show the 

destination country, and the mailer must specify the price group on the 

back of PS Tag 155.

c. Direct Country Sack Label. The sack label must be completed as 

follows (see Exhibit 293.462 for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):

Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code

Line 2: Contents — DRX COUNTRY

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example:

293.462 Mixed Country Sacks (5 Pounds or More — ISC Drop Shipment Only)

The following standards apply:

a. General. When mail is prepared under the ISC drop shipment option, 

direct country bundles destined to a specific country that cannot be 

made up in direct country sacks must be prepared in a mixed country 

sack. A mixed country sack must be prepared for each price group. 

Only countries in price groups 11 through 15 are eligible for this price. 

The maximum weight of the sack and the contents must not exceed 

66 pounds.

b. Mixed Country Sack Tags. The mailer must affix PS Tag 155, Surface 

Airlift Mail, to mixed country sacks. PS Tag 155 identifies the mail to 

ensure it receives priority handling. The mailer must specify only the 

price group on the back of PS Tag 155.

c. Mixed Country Sack Label. The sack label must be completed as 

follows (see Exhibit 293.462 for the list of U.S. Exchange Offices):

Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code

Line 2: Contents — DRX MIXED

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example:

ISC NEW YORK NY 003

ISAL — DRX COUNTRY

ABC STORE ALBANY NY

ISC NEW YORK NY 003

ISAL — DRX MIXED

ABC STORE ALBANY NY
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293.463 Worldwide Nonpresort Mail Sacks

The following standards apply:

a. General. The working bundles of mixed country mail and loose items 

must be enclosed in sacks unless other equipment is specified by the 

acceptance office. Nonpresorted letter-size mail may be presented in 

trays if authorized by the acceptance office. The maximum weight of 

the sack and the contents must not exceed 66 pounds.

Note: Working bundles of mixed country mail cannot be enclosed 

in mixed country sacks.

b. Worldwide Nonpresort Sack Tags. Sack tags for worldwide nonpresort 

sacks must be labeled with PS Tag 155, Surface Airlift Mail, which 

identifies the mail to ensure it receives priority handling. The mailer 

must specify “WW" (for “worldwide”) on the back of PS Tag 155.

c. Worldwide Nonpresort Mail Sack Label. The sack label must be 

completed as follows (see Exhibit 293.462 for the list of U.S. Exchange 

Offices):

Line 1: Appropriate U.S. Exchange Office and Routing Code 

Line 2: Contents WKG

Line 3: Mailer, Mailer Location

Example:

293.5 Mail Entry and Deposit

293.51 Separation by Price Group

The mailer must specify the price group on the back of PS Tag 155 (for 

example, with “1” for Canada or “WW” for worldwide nonpresort) and must 

physically separate the sacks by price group at the time of mailing.

Exhibit 293.462

Labeling of ISAL Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices

ISAL Acceptance Office 

3-Digit ZIP Code Prefix

U.S. Exchange Office and 

Routing Code for Line 1

005, 010–089, 100–212, 214–268, 270–297, 

400–418, 420–427, 470–477

ISC NEW YORK NY 003

006–009, 298–339, 341–342, 344, 346–347, 

349–352, 354–399 

ISC MIAMI FL 33112

424, 430–469, 478–516, 520–528, 530–532, 

534–535, 537–551, 553–567, 570–577, 580–588, 

600–620, 622–631, 633–641, 644–658, 660–662, 

664–681, 683–693, 700–701, 703–708, 710–714, 

716–731, 733–741, 743–799, 885

ISC CHICAGO IL 60290

590–599, 800–816, 820–838, 840–847, 893–895, 

897–898, 937–961, 970–986, 988–999

ISC SAN FRANCISCO CA 94013

850–853, 855–857, 859–860, 863–865, 870–875, 

877–884, 889–891, 900–908, 910–928, 930–936

ISC LOS ANGELES CA 900

967–969 P&DC HONOLULU HI 967

ISC MIAMI FL 33112

ISAL — WKG

ABC COMPANY MIAMI FL
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293.52 Full Service

Mailings must be deposited at a Post Office facility where bulk mail is 

accepted and where the mailer holds an advance deposit account or postage 

meter license.

293.53 Drop Shipment

293.531 General

To qualify for the drop shipment price, mailers must present the mail to one of 

the locations in 293.532. The mailer must pay postage at the drop shipment 

location either through an advance deposit account or postage meter license 

at the serving Post Office facility. As an alternative, mailers who are 

participating in the plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) program may have 

the mail verified, accepted, and paid for at the mailer’s plant or at the origin 

Post Office facility serving the mailer’s plant if authorized under DMM 705. 

PVDS mail must be transported by the mailer to the drop shipment location, 

and the mail must be accompanied by PS Form 8125, Plant-Verified Drop 

Shipment (PVDS) Verification and Clearance.

293.532 Drop Shipment Locations

Drop shipments are available through the offices noted in Exhibit 293.532 .

Note: The Miami ISC has no BMEU, so at that facility, mailers may 

present only “cleared” mail that has been previously presented and paid 

at a BMEU.

Exhibit 293.532

ISAL Drop Shipment Locations

State Facility

California LOS ANGELES ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

5800 W CENTURY BLVD

LOS ANGELES CA 90009-9998

SAN FRANCISCO ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

2650 BAYSHORE BLVD

DALY CITY CA 94013-1631

Florida MIAMI ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

11698 NW 25TH ST

MIAMI FL 33112-9997

MIAMI PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CTR

US POSTAL SERVICE

2200 NW 72ND AVE

MIAMI FL 33152-9997

Illinois JT WEEKER ISC

US POSTAL SERVICE

OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

514 EXPRESS CENTER DR

CHICAGO IL 60688-9998

New York JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT MAIL CTR

US POSTAL SERVICE

JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BLDG 250

JAMAICA NY 11430-9998
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294 (Reserved)

295 (Reserved)

296 (Reserved)

297 Customized Agreements

297.1 Description

The Postal Service provides Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) 

customized agreements to Express Mail International and Priority Mail 

International customers pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated 

between the Postal Service and a particular customer.

297.2 Qualifying Mailers

To qualify for a GEPS contract, a mailer must be capable, on an annualized 

basis, of either tendering at least 2,500 pieces of international mail to the 

Postal Service, or paying at least $50,000 in international postage to the 

Postal Service.

297.3 Criteria

Each GEPS customized agreement for international mailings must set forth 

the following:

a. The type of mail to be tendered by the mailer.

b. The term of the agreement.

c. Weight and size limits.

d. Preparation requirements.

e. Makeup requirements.

f. The services to be provided by the Postal Service.

g. Minimum volume or postage commitment on the part of the mailer.

h. Postage and method of payment.

i. The location at which the mailer is required to tender its items to the 

Postal Service.

j. Any other obligations of either party.
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3 Extra Services

310 Certificate of Mailing

311 Description

Certificates of mailing furnish evidence of mailing only. A receipt is not 

obtained on delivery of the mail to the addressee. The fee paid for certificates 

of mailing does not insure the item against loss or damage.

312 Availability

312.1 At Time of Purchase

Customers may purchase a certificate of mailing when sending the following:

a. Postcards.

b. Unregistered First-Class Mail International items.

c. Free matter for the blind.

d. Unregistered Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small 

Flat Rate Boxes.

e. Ordinary (uninsured) Priority Mail International parcels including 

Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes.

f. Airmail M-bags.

312.2 After Mailing (Additional Criteria)

To obtain an additional certificate after mailing, the mailer must present the 

original certificate and an additional certificate endorsed “Duplicate” or a 

copy showing the original dates of mailing. The additional certificate must be 

postmarked to show the current date. A certificate of mailing cannot be 

obtained in combination with Registered Mail items, insured parcels, or bulk 

mailings of 200 pieces or more that bear a permit imprint.

313 Fees

313.1 Individual Pieces

In addition to the correct postage, the mailer must pay the certificate of 

mailing fee for each article on PS Form 3817, Certificate of Mailing. For each 

duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 requested after mailing (see 312.2), the 

mailer must pay a separate fee. See Notice 123, Price List.
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313.2 Three or More Pieces

To receive a reduced fee when mailing three or more pieces, the mailer may 

optionally use PS Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book for Accountable Mail. The 

mailer must pay the certificate of mailing fee with a permit imprint or by 

affixing ordinary stamps, precanceled stamps, or metered stamps to PS 

Form 3877. For a separate fee, the mailer may request a duplicate copy of 

PS Form 3877 after mailing (see 312.2). See Notice 123, Price List, for all 

applicable fees.

The mailer must make all entries on firm sheets by typewriter, ink, or ballpoint 

pen. The mailer may also use computer-generated firm sheets that contain 

the same information as PS Form 3877. The mailer must obliterate all unused 

portions of the addressee column by drawing a diagonal line through them. 

The mailer and accepting employee must initial any alterations to the firm 

sheets. The sheets of the books become the sender’s receipts.

313.3 Bulk Pieces

For bulk mailings paid with ordinary stamps or meter stamps, the mailer may 

optionally use PS Form 3606, Certificate of Bulk Mailing — however, the 

mailer cannot use PS Form 3606 for a bulk mailing paid with a permit imprint. 

The mailer must affix stamps or meter stamps to the form to pay the bulk 

certificate of mailing fees. See Notice 123, Price List.

PS Form 3606 is provided only for a mailing of identical pieces under 312.1. 

It only verifies the total number of articles mailed, and it must not be used as 

an itemized list. 

314 Processing Requests

314.1 Forms

314.11 Postal Service Forms

The forms used for domestic mail are also used for international mail (see 

DMM 503).

314.12 Treasury Department Forms

a. The sender may receive a certificate of mailing on Treasury Department 

(Internal Revenue) Forms P.T. 26, 27-A, or 550 certifying that the 

sender has waived the right to withdraw the item from the mail. The 

certificate of mailing fees apply to these forms.

b. Post Office facilities may also certify on Customs Form 4455, 

Certificate of Registration, the exportation by mail of items sent abroad 

for alteration, repair, or replacement (see 713.43). The certificate of 

mailing fees apply to each completed form.

314.13 Agriculture Department Forms

Certain certificates or permits are required for the exportation of dried whole 

eggs. For procedures and fees, see 550.
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314.2 Preparation

314.21 Sender’s Responsibility

Sender must:

a. Prepare certificate as prescribed in DMM 503.

b. Use a typewriter ink or ballpoint pen.

c. Affix postage stamps or postage meter stamps to the certificate to 

cover fees or purchase a postage validation imprinter (PVI) label to be 

affixed by the accepting clerk.

d. If certificate is an additional one for the same item endorse it 

“DUPLICATE” or “COPY.”

e. Return certificate to the accepting clerk.

314.22 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility

Accepting clerk must:

a. Make sure that the form has been properly completed and that the 

correct amount of postage has been affixed.

b. Cancel the stamps with a postmark showing the current date.

c. Sign the Treasury Department forms described in 314.12.

Note: This is the only instance in which certification requires 

signatures or initials of Postal Service employees.

d. Return the form to the sender.

320 Insurance

321 Global Express Guaranteed Insurance

321.1 Description

Insurance is provided for lost or damaged Global Express Guaranteed 

shipments up to $100 unless additional insurance is purchased. The 

insurance limit varies by country (see the Individual Country Listings) but may 

never exceed $2,499. Unless additional insurance is purchased, liability for a 

lost or damaged Global Express Guaranteed shipment is limited to the 

lowest of the following:

a. $100.

b. The actual amount of the loss or damage.

c. The actual value of the contents.

321.2 Availability

Insurance availability varies by country, content, and value. Coverage, terms, 

and limitations are subject to change. See the Individual Country Listings for 

insurance limits.
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321.3 Additional Coverage and Fees

Additional insurance coverage above $100 — up to the maximum amount 

allowed by the country (see the Individual Country Listings) but never to 

exceed $2,499 — may be purchased at the sender’s option. The insurance 

fee is in addition to postage and other applicable fees. See Notice 123, Price 

List, for the fee schedule for optional Global Express Guaranteed document 

reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage.

322 Express Mail International Insurance

322.1 Description

Express Mail International shipments containing merchandise or 

nonnegotiable documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing 

contents up to $100 at no additional charge. Indemnity is paid by the 

U.S. Postal Service as provided in 935 and in DMM 503 and 609.

322.2 Availability

Insurance availability varies by country, content, and value. See the 

Individual Country Listings for availability and insurance limits.

322.3 Additional Coverage and Fees

Additional merchandise insurance coverage above $100 — up to the 

maximum amount allowed by the country (see the Individual Country 

Listings) but never to exceed $5,000 — may be purchased at the sender’s 

option. See the Individual Country Listings for merchandise insurance limits. 

The insurance fee is in addition to postage and other applicable fees. 

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for optional Express Mail 

International merchandise insurance coverage.

322.4 Return Receipt Service

Return receipt service is the only extra service that mailers may add to 

insured items. There is no additional charge for this service, and it is available 

only to certain countries. See the Individual Country Listings for availability. 

See 340 for additional information about return receipt service.

323 Priority Mail International Insurance

323.1 Description

For a fee, the sender may purchase insurance to protect against loss, 

damage, or missing contents for Priority Mail International parcels containing 

merchandise. Insurance may not be purchased for the Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box. Compensation varies 

according to the fee paid. For parcels delivered to the addressee in damaged 

condition or with missing contents, payment is made to the addressee 

unless the addressee waives payment, in writing, in favor of the sender.
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323.2 Availability

Insurance is available only for Priority Mail International parcels and only to 

certain countries. See Individual Country Listings. Insurance is not available 

for the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box.

323.3 Coverage and Fees

Merchandise insurance coverage — up to the maximum amount allowed 

by the country (see the Individual Country Listings) but never to exceed 

$5,000 — may be purchased at the sender’s option. See the Individual 

Country Listings for insurance limits. The insurance fee is in addition to 

postage and other applicable fees and is based on the insured value. 

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for optional Priority Mail 

International parcel insurance coverage.

323.4 Return Receipt

Return receipt service is the only extra service that mailers may add to 

insured items. It is available for an additional fee and is available only to 

certain countries. See the Individual Country Listings for availability. See 340

for additional information about return receipt service.

323.5 Insured Value and Indemnity Claims

323.51 Insured Value and Declared Value

The insured value (insurance coverage) of a parcel may not be more than the 

declared value of the contents. However, the insured value may be less than 

the declared value depending on the wish of the sender.

323.52 Indemnity Claims and Payments

As proof of mailing and proof of insurance to file a claim, the sender must 

submit the following:

a. The original mailing receipt.

b. The sender’s copy of PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and 

Dispatch Note — CP 72.

For more information on indemnity claims and payments, see chapter 9.

323.6 Preparation of Insured Priority Mail International Parcels

323.61 Mailing Receipt and Insurance Number

All Priority Mail International insured parcels must be numbered. PS Form 

2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72, and the mailing 

receipt issued at the time of mailing will serve as proof of mailing and proof of 

insurance. Volume mailers may use PS Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book for 

Accountable Mail, as the sender’s receipt.
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323.62 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility

The accepting clerk must do the following:

a. Indicate on PS Form 2976-A the amount for which the parcel is 

insured. Write the amount in U.S. dollars in ink in the “Insured Amount 

(U.S.) block.”

b. Convert the U.S. dollar amount to the special drawing right (SDR) value 

and enter it in the SDR value block. For example:

INSURED VALUE

$100.00 (U.S.)

65.76 SDR

c. See Exhibit 323.62 for a table showing the conversion of U.S. dollar 

values up to $600 to SDR equivalents. To determine SDR equivalents 

above $600, multiply the insured amount, rounded up to the next full 

dollar, by the conversion factor of 0.6576.

Note: Use the following rates when converting between 

U.S. dollars and SDR values:

1 U.S. $ = 0.6576 SDR

1 SDR = $1.52 ($1.5206 U.S.)

d. Write a bold capital “V” in the space provided adjacent to the boxes for 

Insured Amount and Insurance Fees as an indicator that additional 

insurance was purchased.

e. Indicate special contents for fragile, liquid, and perishable items.

f. Round stamp PS Form 2976-A in the appropriate place on each copy.
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Exhibit 323.62 (p. 1)

Conversion Table: U.S. Dollars to Special Drawing Right (SDR)

1 U.S. $ = 0.6576 SDR 1 SDR = $1.52 ($1.5206 U.S.) 

US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR

1 0.6576 51 33.5376 101 66.4176 151 99.2976 201 132.1776 251 165.0576

2 1.3152 52 34.1952 102 67.0752 152 99.9552 202 132.8352 252 165.7152

3 1.9728 53 34.8528 103 67.7328 153 100.6128 203 133.4928 253 166.3728

4 2.6304 54 35.5104 104 68.3904 154 101.2704 204 134.1504 254 167.0304

5 3.2880 55 36.1680 105 69.0480 155 101.9280 205 134.8080 255 167.6880

6 3.9456 56 36.8256 106 69.7056 156 102.5856 206 135.4656 256 168.3456

7 4.6032 57 37.4832 107 70.3632 157 103.2432 207 136.1232 257 169.0032

8 5.2608 58 38.1408 108 71.0208 158 103.9008 208 136.7808 258 169.6608

9 5.9184 59 38.7984 109 71.6784 159 104.5584 209 137.4384 259 170.3184

10 6.5760 60 39.4560 110 72.3360 160 105.2160 210 138.0960 260 170.9760

11 7.2336 61 40.1136 111 72.9936 161 105.8736 211 138.7536 261 171.6336

12 7.8912 62 40.7712 112 73.6512 162 106.5312 212 139.4112 262 172.2912

13 8.5488 63 41.4288 113 74.3088 163 107.1888 213 140.0688 263 172.9488

14 9.2064 64 42.0864 114 74.9664 164 107.8464 214 140.7264 264 173.6064

15 9.8640 65 42.7440 115 75.6240 165 108.5040 215 141.3840 265 174.2640

16 10.5216 66 43.4016 116 76.2816 166 109.1616 216 142.0416 266 174.9216

17 11.1792 67 44.0592 117 76.9392 167 109.8192 217 142.6992 267 175.5792

18 11.8368 68 44.7168 118 77.5968 168 110.4768 218 143.3568 268 176.2368

19 12.4944 69 45.3744 119 78.2544 169 111.1344 219 144.0144 269 176.8944

20 13.1520 70 46.0320 120 78.9120 170 111.7920 220 144.6720 270 177.5520

21 13.8096 71 46.6896 121 79.5696 171 112.4496 221 145.3296 271 178.2096

22 14.4672 72 47.3472 122 80.2272 172 113.1072 222 145.9872 272 178.8672

23 15.1248 73 48.0048 123 80.8848 173 113.7648 223 146.6448 273 179.5248

24 15.7824 74 48.6624 124 81.5424 174 114.4224 224 147.3024 274 180.1824

25 16.4400 75 49.3200 125 82.2000 175 115.0800 225 147.9600 275 180.8400

26 17.0976 76 49.9776 126 82.8576 176 115.7376 226 148.6176 276 181.4976

27 17.7552 77 50.6352 127 83.5152 177 116.3952 227 149.2752 277 182.1552

28 18.4128 78 51.2928 128 84.1728 178 117.0528 228 149.9328 278 182.8128

29 19.0704 79 51.9504 129 84.8304 179 117.7104 229 150.5904 279 183.4704

30 19.7280 80 52.6080 130 85.4880 180 118.3680 230 151.2480 280 184.1280

31 20.3856 81 53.2656 131 86.1456 181 119.0256 231 151.9056 281 184.7856

32 21.0432 82 53.9232 132 86.8032 182 119.6832 232 152.5632 282 185.4432

33 21.7008 83 54.5808 133 87.4608 183 120.3408 233 153.2208 283 186.1008

34 22.3584 84 55.2384 134 88.1184 184 120.9984 234 153.8784 284 186.7584

35 23.0160 85 55.8960 135 88.7760 185 121.6560 235 154.5360 285 187.4160

36 23.6736 86 56.5536 136 89.4336 186 122.3136 236 155.1936 286 188.0736

37 24.3312 87 57.2112 137 90.0912 187 122.9712 237 155.8512 287 188.7312

38 24.9888 88 57.8688 138 90.7488 188 123.6288 238 156.5088 288 189.3888

39 25.6464 89 58.5264 139 91.4064 189 124.2864 239 157.1664 289 190.0464

40 26.3040 90 59.1840 140 92.0640 190 124.9440 240 157.8240 290 190.7040

41 26.9616 91 59.8416 141 92.7216 191 125.6016 241 158.4816 291 191.3616

42 27.6192 92 60.4992 142 93.3792 192 126.2592 242 159.1392 292 192.0192

43 28.2768 93 61.1568 143 94.0368 193 126.9168 243 159.7968 293 192.6768

44 28.9344 94 61.8144 144 94.6944 194 127.5744 244 160.4544 294 193.3344

45 29.5920 95 62.4720 145 95.3520 195 128.2320 245 161.1120 295 193.9920

46 30.2496 96 63.1296 146 96.0096 196 128.8896 246 161.7696 296 194.6496

47 30.9072 97 63.7872 147 96.6672 197 129.5472 247 162.4272 297 195.3072

48 31.5648 98 64.4448 148 97.3248 198 130.2048 248 163.0848 298 195.9648

49 32.2224 99 65.1024 149 97.9824 199 130.8624 249 163.7424 299 196.6224

50 32.8800 100 65.7600 150 98.6400 200 131.5200 250 164.4000 300 197.2800
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Exhibit 323.62 (p. 2)

Conversion Table: U.S. Dollars to Special Drawing Right (SDR) 

1 U.S. $ = 0.6576 SDR 1 SDR = $1.52 ($1.5206 U.S.) 

US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR US $ SDR

301 197.9376 351 230.8176 401 263.6976 451 296.5776 501 329.4576 551 362.3376

302 198.5952 352 231.4752 402 264.3552 452 297.2352 502 330.1152 552 362.9952

303 199.2528 353 232.1328 403 265.0128 453 297.8928 503 330.7728 553 363.6528

304 199.9104 354 232.7904 404 265.6704 454 298.5504 504 331.4304 554 364.3104

305 200.5680 355 233.4480 405 266.3280 455 299.2080 505 332.0880 555 364.9680

306 201.2256 356 234.1056 406 266.9856 456 299.8656 506 332.7456 556 365.6256

307 201.8832 357 234.7632 407 267.6432 457 300.5232 507 333.4032 557 366.2832

308 202.5408 358 235.4208 408 268.3008 458 301.1808 508 334.0608 558 366.9408

309 203.1984 359 236.0784 409 268.9584 459 301.8384 509 334.7184 559 367.5984

310 203.8560 360 236.7360 410 269.6160 460 302.4960 510 335.3760 560 368.2560

311 204.5136 361 237.3936 411 270.2736 461 303.1536 511 336.0336 561 368.9136

312 205.1712 362 238.0512 412 270.9312 462 303.8112 512 336.6912 562 369.5712

313 205.8288 363 238.7088 413 271.5888 463 304.4688 513 337.3488 563 370.2288

314 206.4864 364 239.3664 414 272.2464 464 305.1264 514 338.0064 564 370.8864

315 207.1440 365 240.0240 415 272.9040 465 305.7840 515 338.6640 565 371.5440

316 207.8016 366 240.6816 416 273.5616 466 306.4416 516 339.3216 566 372.2016

317 208.4592 367 241.3392 417 274.2192 467 307.0992 517 339.9792 567 372.8592

318 209.1168 368 241.9968 418 274.8768 468 307.7568 518 340.6368 568 373.5168

319 209.7744 369 242.6544 419 275.5344 469 308.4144 519 341.2944 569 374.1744

320 210.4320 370 243.3120 420 276.1920 470 309.0720 520 341.9520 570 374.8320

321 211.0896 371 243.9696 421 276.8496 471 309.7296 521 342.6096 571 375.4896

322 211.7472 372 244.6272 422 277.5072 472 310.3872 522 343.2672 572 376.1472

323 212.4048 373 245.2848 423 278.1648 473 311.0448 523 343.9248 573 376.8048

324 213.0624 374 245.9424 424 278.8224 474 311.7024 524 344.5824 574 377.4624

325 213.7200 375 246.6000 425 279.4800 475 312.3600 525 345.2400 575 378.1200

326 214.3776 376 247.2576 426 280.1376 476 313.0176 526 345.8976 576 378.7776

327 215.0352 377 247.9152 427 280.7952 477 313.6752 527 346.5552 577 379.4352

328 215.6928 378 248.5728 428 281.4528 478 314.3328 528 347.2128 578 380.0928

329 216.3504 379 249.2304 429 282.1104 479 314.9904 529 347.8704 579 380.7504

330 217.0080 380 249.8880 430 282.7680 480 315.6480 530 348.5280 580 381.4080

331 217.6656 381 250.5456 431 283.4256 481 316.3056 531 349.1856 581 382.0656

332 218.3232 382 251.2032 432 284.0832 482 316.9632 532 349.8432 582 382.7232

333 218.9808 383 251.8608 433 284.7408 483 317.6208 533 350.5008 583 383.3808

334 219.6384 384 252.5184 434 285.3984 484 318.2784 534 351.1584 584 384.0384

335 220.2960 385 253.1760 435 286.0560 485 318.9360 535 351.8160 585 384.6960

336 220.9536 386 253.8336 436 286.7136 486 319.5936 536 352.4736 586 385.3536

337 221.6112 387 254.4912 437 287.3712 487 320.2512 537 353.1312 587 386.0112

338 222.2688 388 255.1488 438 288.0288 488 320.9088 538 353.7888 588 386.6688

339 222.9264 389 255.8064 439 288.6864 489 321.5664 539 354.4464 589 387.3264

340 223.5840 390 256.4640 440 289.3440 490 322.2240 540 355.1040 590 387.9840

341 224.2416 391 257.1216 441 290.0016 491 322.8816 541 355.7616 591 388.6416

342 224.8992 392 257.7792 442 290.6592 492 323.5392 542 356.4192 592 389.2992

343 225.5568 393 258.4368 443 291.3168 493 324.1968 543 357.0768 593 389.9568

344 226.2144 394 259.0944 444 291.9744 494 324.8544 544 357.7344 594 390.6144

345 226.8720 395 259.7520 445 292.6320 495 325.5120 545 358.3920 595 391.2720

346 227.5296 396 260.4096 446 293.2896 496 326.1696 546 359.0496 596 391.9296

347 228.1872 397 261.0672 447 293.9472 497 326.8272 547 359.7072 597 392.5872

348 228.8448 398 261.7248 448 294.6048 498 327.4848 548 360.3648 598 393.2448

349 229.5024 399 262.3824 449 295.2624 499 328.1424 549 361.0224 599 393.9024

350 230.1600 400 263.0400 450 295.9200 500 328.8000 550 361.6800 600 394.5600
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323.63 Postmarking

Postmark the item at the time of acceptance at all breaks (including any cut 

or torn edges) of any tape or tabs used in sealing the parcel.

323.7 Sender’s Responsibility

323.71 Mailing Receipt

The sender should enter the name and address of the addressee on the 

mailing receipt and retain the receipt. The sender must submit the receipt to 

make an inquiry about or file a claim for an insured parcel (see chapter 9).

323.72 Marking

The sender has the responsibility to do the following:

a. Mark parcels containing fragile or perishable articles with the 

appropriate endorsement — e.g., “FRAGILE,” “PERISHABLE,” 

“GLASS,” etc.

b. Enter the insured amount in U.S. currency (figures only) in the 

appropriate space on the customs declaration.

323.73 Sealing

The sender must seal all insured parcels. 

330 Registered Mail

331 Description

Customers may use Registered Mail service for additional protection and 

security in dispatch and conveyance in the United States. For each 

registered item a mailing receipt is issued by the office of mailing and a 

record of delivery is maintained at the office of destination. Indemnity limits 

are much lower for Registered Mail items than for insured mail. In the United 

States, Registered Mail items are handled separately from all other mail and 

are kept in a secure area with restricted access. In destination countries, 

Registered Mail items are handled according to their own internal 

procedures.

332 Availability

Customers may purchase Registered Mail service for items that weigh up to 

4 pounds. Registered Mail service is not available with Global Express 

Guaranteed, Express Mail International, or Priority Mail International parcels 

or any type of M-bag service. See Individual Country Listings for additional 

country-specific prohibitions and restrictions. Registered Mail service is 

available for the following types of mail:

a. The Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope, including free matter 

for the blind items.

b. The Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Box, including free matter 

for the blind items.
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c. First-Class Mail International items, including free matter for the blind 

items.

333 Fees and Indemnity Limits

333.1 Registration Fees

See Notice 123, Price List, for the registry fee.

333.2 Indemnity Limit

Regardless of the declared value of a registered item, the maximum amount 

of indemnity payable for loss, damage, or missing contents is $45.62.

334 Processing Requests

334.1 Mailing Receipt and Registration Number

334.11 General Use

A receipt is issued for a Registered Mail item when it is accepted. For 

individual transactions PS Form 3806, Receipt for Registered Mail, is used. 

When an average of three or more items are presented for registration at one 

time PS Form 3877, Firm Mailing Book for Accountable Mail, may be used 

(see DMM 503). The registered number is determined by Label 200 

Registered Mail a preprinted self-adhesive label with a number series of nine 

digits preceded by a Service Type Code of two alpha characters and 

followed by the Country Code of two alpha characters “US.” Only labels 

printed by the Postal Service may be used on international Registered Mail 

items.

334.12 Sender’s Responsibility

The sender must:

a. Enter the name and address of addressee on the mailing receipt before 

presenting the item for registration.

b. Declare the full value of mail presented for registration. The value 

declared must be identical to the value stated on PS Form 2976, 

Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration (green label). 

Items on which identical values are not declared will be refused.

(See 123.711.)

c. The sender should retain the receipt and must submit it if he or she 

wishes to file a claim for the registered item (see chapter 9).

334.13 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility

The accepting clerk must:

a. Verify that the value declared on PS Form 3806 and the value declared 

on PS Form 2976 are identical. Refuse items on which the declared 

values are not the same.

b. Affix Label 200, Registered Mail, to the item on the address side — in 

the upper left, below the return address — and enter the number in ink 

on the mailing receipt.
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c. If requested by the sender, show on the mailing receipt and on the Post 

Office record the time the item was accepted for mailing.

d. Enter the registration fee and postage plus the return receipt and the 

restricted delivery fee if applicable on the receipt.

e. Endorse mailing receipt “OFFICIAL PAID” or “OFF. PD.” when federal 

government official mail is registered pursuant to 142.1.

334.14 Preparation

Items bearing an address in pencil or any other erasable format must not be 

accepted for Registered Mail service.

334.2 Marking

The accepting clerk must enter the following endorsements and special 

markings on each registered item:

a. Affix Label 200 as noted in 334.13b. All Registered Mail items of 

U.S. origin must bear a Label 200.

b. Place airmail Label 19-A or Label 19-B or the words “PAR AVION” on 

registered items prepaid for air if the sender has failed to do this.

c. Endorse the item for any other extra service that the sender requests.

334.3 Postmarking

334.31 Placement

Postmark registered items twice on the back on the crossing of the upper 

and lower flaps. If return receipts are used, postmark partially on the receipt 

and partially on the flaps of the letter. Items sealed on the address side must 

be postmarked on the address side.

334.32 Registered Matter for the Blind

Postmark registered matter for the blind on the address side.

334.4 Sealing

334.41 Sender’s Responsibility

Senders must securely seal all items presented for registration. Wax or paper 

seals on envelopes must bear a distinctive mark of the sender and must be 

affixed in such a way as to allow sufficient space at the intersections of the 

flaps for postmarking. Self-sealing envelopes and items that appear to have 

been opened and resealed may not be registered.

334.42 Registered Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically 

Handicapped Persons

Registered matter for the blind or other physically handicapped persons 

must not be sealed.

334.5 Return Receipt and Restricted Delivery

Return receipts and restricted delivery can be purchased for registered items 

to most countries. (See 340 and 350 and Individual Country Listings.)
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335 Indemnity Claims and Payments

The sender must submit a mailing receipt to make an inquiry or file a claim 

(see chapter 9). Indemnity is provided for loss, damage, or missing contents. 

If a registered article has been delivered to the addressee payment for 

damage and missing contents is paid to the addressee unless the addressee 

waives payment in writing in favor of the sender.

340 Return Receipt

341 Description

PS Form 2865, Return Receipt for International Mail (Avis de Reception), is a 

pink card that is attached to a registered item, an insured parcel, or an Express 

Mail International item to certain countries (see 222.72) at the time of mailing 

and that is removed and signed at the point of delivery and returned to the 

sender. Return receipt service provides the sender with evidence of delivery. 

Return receipts are completed in the country of destination in accordance 

with its internal regulations, which may not require the addressee’s signature 

except under special circumstances. These receipts are returned to the 

sender by airmail.

342 Availability

Return receipts can be purchased only at the time of mailing and are 

available only for registered items and insured parcels. Return receipts are 

also available to a limited number of countries for Express Mail International 

(see 222.72). Some countries do not admit return receipts or restrict them to 

Registered Mail items. See Individual Country Listings.

343 Fee

See Notice 123, Price List, for the return receipt fee. This fee must be paid in 

addition to postage and other applicable charges. Return receipt service is 

available at no charge for Express Mail International to certain countries.

Note: Include the weight of the return receipt when determining the 

postage for mailing the item. 

344 Processing Requests

344.1 Form

344.11 Sender’s Responsibility

The sender must enter the return address on the return receipt.

344.12 Accepting Clerk’s Responsibility

The accepting clerk must:

a. Record the return receipt fee on the insured or registered mailing 

receipt.

b. Enter the address of the addressee on the return receipt.
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c. Attach the return receipt to the item.

d. Affix and cancel postage equal to the sum of the return receipt fee, 

postage, and other applicable fees.

344.2 Marking

The accepting clerk must mark address side of item either “AVIS DE 

RECEPTION” or “A.”

344.3 Return Receipt Improperly Completed or Not Received

If the sender does not receive a return receipt for which a fee was paid, or if 

the sender receives an improperly completed return receipt, an inquiry may 

be filed. (See 920 for inquiry procedures.)

350 Restricted Delivery

351 Description

351.1 General

Restricted delivery is a service that generally limits who may receive an item. 

It is limited to First-Class Mail International items (including the Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box) using Registered 

Mail service. The details of the service, however, are governed by the internal 

legislation of the destination country. Some countries will deliver only to the 

addressee in person and will obtain that person’s signature on the receipt. 

Other countries may permit delivery to agents of the addressee and/or may 

require only the signature of a postal official on the return receipt.

351.2 Undeliverable Mail

If the country of destination is unable to deliver the item in accordance with 

its regulations it will be returned as undeliverable.

352 Availability

Restricted delivery is available only:

a. At time of mailing.

b. For registered items.

c. If accompanied by a return receipt (see 340).

d. To certain countries. See Individual Country Listings.

353 Fee

See Notice 123, Price List, for the restricted delivery fee.
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354 Processing Requests

354.1 Marking

The sender must endorse item “A REMETTRE EN MAIN PROPRE” or the 

equivalent in a language known in the destination country. Endorsement 

should be located on the address side below the return address.

354.2 Postage

The accepting clerk must affix and cancel postage equal to the sum of the 

restricted delivery fee, regular postage, and other fees.

360 (Reserved)

370 International Money Transfer Services

371 International Money Orders

371.1 Description

371.11 General

International postal money order service is available to transfer funds to 

individuals or firms in countries that have entered into agreements with the 

United States Postal Service for the exchange of postal money orders. 

International postal money orders may be sent by First-Class Mail 

International or Express Mail International service.

371.12 Maximum Amount

The maximum amount for a single international postal money order is $700 

unless noted otherwise in parentheses in Exhibit 371.2.

There is no limit on the number of money orders that may be sent to a payee 

during any time period. There is a limit on the total face value of money orders 

an individual customer may purchase on any one day (see DMM 503.14).

371.2 Availability

International postal money orders are exchanged with countries using the 

pink International Postal Money Order (Form MP1). Exhibit 371.2 lists the 

countries that accept this form. The maximum amount for a single postal 

money order is $700 unless noted otherwise in parentheses in Exhibit 371.2.
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371.3 Fees

See Notice 123, Price List, for the money order fee for countries that accept 

Form MP1.

371.4 Processing Requirements

371.41 Form Required — International Postal Money Order (Form MP1)

Use the pink International Postal Money Order (Form MP1) for money orders 

payable to the countries listed in Exhibit 371.2. Follow the issuance 

procedures in DMM 503.14.

Note: For money orders payable in Canada the amount of the money 

order must be expressed in U.S. currency only. Issuing clerks must use 

the money order imprinter in the usual manner printing the amount 

received in U.S. currency. 

371.42 Preparation by Purchaser

When Form MP1 is used to send funds the purchaser should complete the 

information requested on both the money order and the customer’s receipt. 

Follow the instructions for preparing domestic money orders in DMM 503.14 

when using Form MP1.The Postal Service is not liable for money orders that 

are lost before the purchaser completes this information. Money orders may 

be made payable to the purchaser (either a person or a firm) or a payee by 

official title (e.g., Director of Publications Canada).

371.43 Preparation by Postal Service Employee

Follow the instructions for preparing domestic money orders in DMM 503.14 

when issuing Form MP1.

Exhibit 371.2

Countries Accepting the International Postal Money Order Form (MP1)

Albania

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Bahamas

Barbados 1

Belize

Bolivia 2

British Virgin Islands

Canada

Cape Verde 2

Dominica

Dominican Republic 2

Ecuador 2

El Salvador ($500)

Grenada

Guinea 2

Guyana ($500)

Honduras 2

Jamaica 3

Japan 4

Mali 2

Mexico 2

Montserrat

Peru

Saint Christopher and 

Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the 

Grenadines 

Sierra Leone 2

Trinidad and Tobago 3

(1) In Barbados the amount of the money due for payment will no longer be handwritten on 

Form MP1 (the form currently states “Amount To Be Written In Words”) but will be 

electronically applied.

(2) Bolivia, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guinea, Honduras, Mali, Mexico, and 

Sierra Leone will not issue money orders for payment in the United States.

(3) Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will not issue money orders in U.S. dollars.

(4) In Japan the Form TFP1 money orders issued for payment in the United States must be 

shown in U.S. dollars preceded by the capital letters “USD.”
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371.5 Procedures for Cashing Money Orders Issued by Foreign 

Countries

371.51 Valid Postal Money Orders

Valid postal money orders issued by countries listed in Exhibit 371.2 will be 

paid in accordance with the procedures for cashing domestic money orders 

(see DMM 503.14). However no international money order will be paid after 

the expiration of the validity date on the money order.

371.52 Canadian Money Orders

Canadian money orders may be paid only if they are addressed to a payee 

within the United States and the amount is imprinted in United States 

currency.

371.53 Japanese Money Orders

Valid postal money orders issued by Japan on its Form TFP1 are cashed in 

accordance with DMM 503.14. Money orders must not be paid after the 

expiration of the validity date indicated on the money order. The amount to 

be paid is shown in United States dollars and must not have been altered.

371.6 Lost Reissued Money Orders

Report the facts concerning lost reissued money orders (e.g. an international 

money order sent to the United States by a foreign country and reissued on a 

domestic form to the payee in the United States) to:

INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SECTION

ACCOUNTING SERVICE CTR

US POSTAL SERVICE

PO BOX 82414

ST LOUIS MO 63182-9421

371.7 Inquiries

371.71 Who May Receive Information

Postal Service employees must not disclose information concerning money 

order transactions to any person except the purchaser, the payee, the 

endorsee, or a duly authorized agent of one of these. The Office of 

Accounting Postal Service Headquarters may authorize other requests only 

when the request concerns a specific money order or a specific party to a 

money order transaction and when accompanied by a valid court order. 

Send requests to:

OFFICE OF ACCOUNTING

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON DC 20260-5240

371.72 Inquiries Regarding Payment

371.721 Money Orders Issued on International Postal Money Order (Form MP1)

Use PS Form 6401, Money Order Inquiry, in accordance with DMM 503.14 

when filing inquiries or requests for replacement of an International Postal 

Money Order (Form MP1). Only the purchaser may file and receive payment. 

Replacement will not be made before 6 months after the date of issuance.
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371.722 Reissued International Money Orders (89 Series)

Use PS Form 6401, Money Order Inquiry, in accordance with DMM 503.14 

when filing inquiries or requests for replacement of reissued international 

postal money orders. The U.S. payee may file and receive payment.

371.723 Fee for PS Form 6401, Money Order Inquiry 

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee charged for each PS Form 6401, 

Money Order Inquiry. The fee is not required if PS Form 6401 is filed by a 

bank, another financial institution, a government agency that processes 

money orders directly with the Federal Reserve Bank, or a Postal Service 

official engaged in official USPS business.

372 Sure Money (DineroSeguro)

372.1 Description

Sure Money® (DineroSeguro®) is a service provided at certain Post Office 

locations for customers to electronically transfer money internationally to 

individuals or firms in certain Latin American countries. Funds are transferred 

to participating banks or other approved agents in Latin America, where 

payees can claim them. Funds are guaranteed to transfer in 15 minutes, and 

a currency conversion rate is provided to the sender at the time of purchase.

372.2 Options and Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to Sure Money service:

a. The maximum purchase per day is $2,000.

b. Regardless of the amount of money sent, the payee must present a 

valid photo identification, which must match exactly the name on the 

transaction, as well as a valid confirmation number that is provided to 

the sender at the time of purchase.

c. For a fee and with valid photo identification, the sender may change 

the individual who is designated as the payee.

d. For a fee and with valid photo identification, the sender may request a 

refund if for any reason payout in the destination country was 

unsuccessful.

372.3 Fees

Fees for Sure Money service are as follows:

372.4 Participating Post Offices

Sure Money service is available at 2,800 Post Office locations. To determine 

the closest participating Post Office location, customers should call 888-

368-4669.

Transaction Type

Minimum 

Amount

Maximum 

Amount Fee

Sales $0.01 $750.00 $10.00

$750.01 $1,500.00 $15.00

$1,500.01 $2,000.00 $20.00

Refunds $0.01 $2,000.00 $25.00

Change of Payee $0.01 $2,000.00 $10.00
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372.5 Availability

Participating countries for Sure Money service are as follows:

a. Argentina.

b. Colombia.

c. Dominican Republic.

d. Ecuador.

e. El Salvador.

f. Guatemala.

g. Honduras.

h. Mexico.

i. Nicaragua.

j. Peru.

372.6 Currencies by Country

Local currencies vary by country. Some countries use the U.S. dollar as their 

payout currency, and in those countries the exchange rate with U.S. currency 

is always one-to-one. Other countries use their own currency, which has a 

different foreign currency exchange rate. Senders will receive information 

specific to their transactions when they purchase Sure Money service.

372.7 Service Guarantee

Upon request, the sender may receive a refund of the sale fee only if the 

transaction arrives at the payout agent after the 15-minute guarantee period 

has not been attained. All refunds are subject to the terms and conditions 

applicable to the service at the time of purchase.

380 Supplemental Services

381 International Reply Coupons

381.1 Description

a. The sender of a letter may prepay a reply by purchasing reply coupons 

that are sold and exchangeable for postage stamps by postal 

administrations in member countries of the Universal Postal Union.

b. International reply coupons (in French Coupons-Reponse 

Internationaux) are printed in blue ink on paper that has the letters 

“UPU” in large characters in the watermark. The front of each coupon 

is printed in French. The reverse side of the coupon shows the text 

relating to its use in German, English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and 

Russian.

c. Coupons sold in the United States have the selling price printed on 

them while coupons in other countries may not.
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381.2 Availability

Reply coupons may be requisitioned by Post Office facilities in the same 

manner as postage stamps. The coupons should be stocked at Post Office 

facilities that have a demand for them.

381.3 Selling Price and Exchange Value

a. See Notice 123, Price List, for the selling price of a reply coupon in the 

United States. One coupon is exchangeable in any other member 

country for a stamp or stamps representing the minimum postage on 

an unregistered air letter. Unused U.S. coupons (that is, those with the 

U.S. selling price stamped on them) may be exchanged only for United 

States postage stamps by the original purchaser at a discount of 

1 cent below the purchase price.

b. With the exceptions noted in 381.4d, international reply coupons 

purchased in foreign countries are exchangeable at U.S. Post Office 

facilities toward the purchase of postage stamps and embossed 

stamped envelopes at the current maximum First-Class Mail 

International 1-ounce, letter-size price, per coupon, irrespective of the 

country where they were purchased. See Notice 123, Price List.

381.4 Processing Requests

a. When an international reply coupon is sold the Postal Service clerk 

must place a postmark in the block which is headed control stamp of 

the country of origin.

b. Under Universal Postal Union’s regulations member countries are not

required to place a control stamp or postmark on the international reply 

coupons that they sell. Therefore some foreign issue reply coupons 

which are tendered for redemption may bear the name of the issuing 

country (generally in French) rather than the optional control stamp or 

postmark. Such coupons are exchangeable for U.S. postage as 

specified in 381.3b.

c. A Post Office facility redeeming an unused U.S. coupon must postmark 

it in the unpostmarked circle. A Post Office facility exchanging a foreign 

reply coupon must postmark it in the right circle. Post Office facilities 

must not accept foreign coupons that already bear a Postal Service 

postmark.

d. Effective January 1, 2010, the only valid version of the international 

reply coupons printed by the Universal Postal Union is Item Number 

330800, which is approximately 3.75 inches by 6 inches, has a barcode 

on the reverse side, and has an expiration date of December 31, 2013. 

This policy is for international reply coupons issued by the United 

States as well as for those issued by foreign postal administrations. 

e. Reply coupons formerly issued by the Postal Union of the Americas 

and Spain are no longer valid. These coupons are printed in green ink 

and bear the caption Cupon Respuesta America-Espanol. Customers 

possessing any of these coupons should return them to their 

correspondents in the country of issue for redemption through the 

selling post office.
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f. Postmasters must process exchanged foreign and redeemed U.S. 

international reply coupons as prescribed in 11-6.6, International Reply 

Coupons, in Handbook F-101, Field Accounting Procedures.

382 International Business Reply Service

382.1 Description

International Business Reply Service (IBRS) (in French, “Correspondance 

Commerciale-Réponse Internationale,” abbreviated “CCRI”) is similar to 

domestic business reply mail service. It allows envelopes and cards to be 

distributed to and deposited in certain foreign countries for return to the 

addressee in the United States without prepayment of postage. Postage and 

service fees are collected from the U.S. addressee at delivery. Extra services 

cannot be used with IBRS.

382.2 Availability

IBRS is available to every country and territorial possession in the world that 

is a destination point for U.S.-originating international mail. To be admissible 

in the international mails IBRS envelopes and cards must conform to the 

size, weight, and format requirements that are specified in 382.5 and 382.6

respectively. Qualifying mailpieces receive airmail treatment upon being 

returned by the foreign postal administrations to United States addressees. 

See 382.4 for the standard IBRS fees that apply to each envelope or card 

that is returned to the holder of a business reply mail (BRM) permit.

Note: Domestic business reply items are not mailable outside the United 

States. If deposited in a foreign postal system they will be treated in 

accordance with that country’s internal postal regulations and may not 

be returned to the U.S. addressee.

382.3 Who May Distribute IBRS Mail

In order to initiate IBRS mail the U.S. sender must be a business reply mail 

(BRM) permit holder who has paid the prescribed accounting fee to 

participate in the Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM) program (see 

DMM 507). Prior to producing IBRS mail the mailers must advise in writing 

the postmaster of the Post Office facility where their permit is held that they 

intend to distribute IBRS mail. IBRS mail must meet all specifications of 

QBRM including using unique ZIP+4®codes identification of the price 

category and using the corresponding barcode. The postmaster must assign 

the unique ZIP+4 codes as part of the application process. Participating 

mailers are encouraged to submit preproduction samples for approval. The 

postmaster responsible will issue a letter of authorization to the mailer.

382.4 Fees

See Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable fees that apply to each card, or 

each envelope (up to a 2-ounce maximum).

Note: The fee for each returned IBRS envelope and card includes the 

per piece charge that is applied to domestic business reply service and 

subject to QBRM accounting procedures. It is not necessary for the 

sender to obtain a separate international business reply permit to have 

IBRS items processed through their advance deposit account.
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382.5 Size and Weight Requirements

382.51 Cards

The following size and weight requirements apply to cards:

a. Minimum size: 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.

b. Maximum size: 4-1/4 by 6 inches.

c. Thickness: Not less than .007 inch nor more than .016 inch.

Note: IBRS cards must be printed on paper stock meeting a standard 

industry basis weight of 75 pounds with none less than 71.25 pounds for 

500 sheets measuring 25 inches by 38 inches and must also have a 

thickness of at least .007 inch and not more than .016 inch. The paper 

must be free from groundwood except when coated with a substance 

that adds to the paper’s ability to resist an applied bending force.

382.52 Envelopes

The following size and weight requirements apply to envelopes:

a. Minimum size: 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches.

b. Maximum size: 6-1/8 by 11-1/2 inches.

c. Thickness: Not less than .007 inch or more than .2 inch.

d. Maximum weight: 2 ounces.

382.6 Formatting Requirements

382.61 General

See Exhibit 382.6 for an illustration of an IBRS mailpiece showing the items 

and formatting requirements discussed in 382.62 through 382.68.

382.62 Air Mail Endorsement

The endorsement “AIR MAIL/PAR AVION” must appear in the upper left 

corner in reverse print. Immediately beneath this endorsement must appear 

the words “IBRS/CCRI NO.” followed by the permit number.

382.63 FIM

Each IBRS mailpiece must contain a Facing Identification Mark (FIM) 

pattern C printed at the top middle right on the address side of the mailpiece. 

The formatting requirements for the placement of the FIM are as follows:

a. The top of the FIM C bar pattern must be within 1/8 of an inch of the 

edge of the mailpiece and may extend to the edge.

b. The rightmost bar of the pattern must be within 2 inches (plus or minus 

1/8 of an inch) of the right edge of the mailpiece.

c. The FIM bars must be 5/8 of an inch long (plus or minus 1/8 of an inch).

d. The entire FIM pattern must be completely contained within a 

rectangular clear zone measuring 1-1/4 inches in length and 5/8 of an 

inch in height, with its top edge formed by the top edge of the 

mailpiece and its right edge beginning 1-3/4 inches from the right edge 

of the mailpiece.
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382.64 No Postage Necessary Endorsement

The endorsement “NE PAS AFFRANCHIR NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF 

MAILED TO THE UNITED STATES” must appear in the upper right corner of 

the face of the piece with a partial diagonal bar appearing in the upper left 

and lower right of the endorsement. The endorsement must not extend 

farther than 1-3/4 inches from the right edge of the mailpiece.

382.65 Horizontal Bars

A vertical column of horizontal bars parallel to the length of the mailpiece 

must appear immediately below the endorsement “NO POSTAGE 

NECESSARY IF MAILED TO THE UNITED STATES.” The formatting 

requirements for the horizontal bars are as follows:

a. The bars must be uniform in length and thickness — at least 1 inch 

long, and 1/16 of an inch to 3/16 of an inch thick.

b. The bars must be evenly spaced.

c. The lowest bar must not extend below the delivery address line, which 

is the line above the line containing the ZIP+4 code.

d. There must be at least 1/2 of an inch clearance between the ZIP+4 

code and the bars.

382.66 Business Reply Legend

The legend “INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPLY MAIL/REPONSE PAYEE” 

or “INT’L BUSINESS REPLY MAIL/REPONSE PAYEE” must appear above 

the address. The formatting requirements for the legend are as follows

a. The legend must appear in capital letters at least 1/8 of an inch high.

b. Immediately below the legend, the words “PERMIT NO.” followed by 

the permit number and the issuing Post Office facility (city and state) 

must appear in capital letters.

c. The information in items a and b must appear between two horizontal 

bars at least 3/32 of an inch thick and at least 1/2 inch apart.

d. The endorsement “POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE” must 

appear in capital letters immediately below the lower horizontal bar.

382.67 Delivery Address

The complete delivery address must appear on four lines as follows:

1. The name of the permit holder.

2. The street address and/or Post Office box number.

3. The city, state, and unique preassigned ZIP+4 code.

4. The country of destination (United States of America).

The formatting requirements for the complete delivery address are as 

follows:

a. The bottom line of the address must be no lower than 5/8 of an inch 

from the bottom edge of the mailpiece and no higher than 2-1/4 inches.

b. A clear margin void of any extraneous matter of at least 1/2 inch is 

required between the left edge of the mailpiece and the delivery 

address.
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382.68 Barcode

382.681 Barcode Type

The unique ZIP+4 POSTNETTM or optional Intelligent Mail® barcode 

preassigned by the U.S. Postal Service must appear on the address side of 

each IBRS mailpiece. When a mailer uses the Intelligent Mail barcode option, 

the barcode must contain the barcode ID, service type ID, and correct ZIP+4 

routing code, as specified in DMM 708.4.3. In addition, effective May 2011, 

the barcode must also contain a USPS-assigned Mailer ID.

382.682 Barcode Placement

The unique preassigned ZIP+4 barcode must appear on the address side of 

the mailpiece, positioned in either of the following two locations:

a. As part of the delivery address block as defined in DMM 202.5.7.

b. If printed directly on the mailpiece, within the barcode clear zone in the 

lower right corner of the piece. When a mailer uses this option, the 

“barcode read area” must be free of any printing other than the 

barcode. The formatting requirements for the barcode clear zone are 

as follows:

(1) The read area extends 5/8 of an inch from the bottom and 

4-3/4 inches from the right edge of the mailpiece.

(2) The leftmost bar must be between 3-1/2 inches and 4-1/4 inches 

from the right edge of the mailpiece .

(3) The bottom of the barcode must be at least 3/16 inch from the 

bottom edge of the mailpiece.

(4) The top of the barcode must be no more than 1/2 inch from the 

bottom edge of the mailpiece.
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Exhibit 382.6

Format Requirements — US IBRS
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382.7 Foreign International Business Reply Service

Mailers in the countries listed in 382.2 may be authorized to distribute IBRS 

mail in the United States. These items similar to the format in Exhibit 382.7

are accepted without the prepayment of postage for return by air to the 

destination country. These items are forwarded with ordinary letters and 

cards to the designated international air exchange office for return to the 

appropriate country.

Exhibit 382.7

Format Requirements — Foreign IBRS
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4 Treatment of Outbound Mail

410 Postmarking

The mailing office must postmark international mail as prescribed in 

POM 443.3.

420 Shortpaid and Unpaid Mail

421 Check for Sufficient Postage

Carefully check the postage on all outbound mail before dispatching it from 

the mailing office.

422 Unpaid Mail

422.1 With Return Address

Return all unpaid mail with return address to the sender. Imprint with stock 

rubber stamp R-1300-230, Returned For...Additional Postage. Enter the 

amount of the deficiency.

422.2 No Return Address

422.21 First-Class Mail International and Postcards

Unpaid First-Class Mail International and postcards with no return address 

must be forwarded to the appropriate exchange office. Endorse item with 

stock rubber stamp R-1300-4, Postage Due...Cents. Do not enter the 

amount of the deficiency.

422.22 Other Unpaid Mail

All other unpaid mail with no return address must be sent to the appropriate 

mail recovery center.

423 Shortpaid Mail

423.1 General Procedures at the Originating Mailing Office

When shortpaid items are returned to sender, endorse the item “Returned 

For...Additional Postage.” Enter the amount of the deficiency.
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423.2 Disposition

Once the class of mail has been determined, follow the appropriate 

procedures below for shortpaid outbound international mail.

423.21 Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) Shipments

Shortpaid Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) shipments must be endorsed 

“POSTAGE PAID” and forwarded without delay to the appropriate Global 

Express Guaranteed processing site. Except for items paid with Click-N-Ship 

postage, immediately notify the sender of the action taken and request 

payment of the deficient postage. Shortpaid Global Express Guaranteed 

shipments paid with Click-N-Ship will be collected automatically through this 

system.

Note: Global Express Guaranteed shipments must not be held for 

postage due payment unless the deficiency can be obtained from the 

sender without delaying the dispatch of the shipment.

423.22 Express Mail International Shipments

Shortpaid Express Mail International shipments must be endorsed 

“POSTAGE PAID” and forwarded without delay to the appropriate exchange 

office. Immediately notify the sender of the action taken and request 

payment of the deficient postage.

Note: Express Mail International shipments must not be held for 

postage due payment unless the deficiency can be obtained from the 

sender without delaying the dispatch of the shipment.

423.23 Priority Mail International Shipments

Shortpaid Priority Mail International shipments with or without a return 

address must be endorsed “POSTAGE PAID” and forwarded without delay 

to the appropriate exchange office. For items with a return address, 

immediately notify the sender of the action taken and request payment of the 

deficient postage.

Note: Priority Mail International shipments must not be held for postage 

due payment unless the deficiency can be obtained from the sender 

without delaying the dispatch of the shipment.

423.24 First-Class Mail International and Postcard Shipments

Shortpaid First-Class Mail International and postcard shipments with a return 

address must be returned to sender for additional postage (see 423.1). 

Shortpaid First-Class Mail International and postcard shipments without a 

return address must be forwarded to the exchange office. Endorse the item 

“Postage Due.” Do not enter the amount of the deficiency.

Exception: For shortpaid First-Class Mail International and postcard 

shipments to Canada without a return address, endorse the item 

“Postage Due” and enter double the amount of the deficiency.

423.3 Credit for Postage Paid

When computing the postage due on items that are returned to sender for 

insufficient postage, allow a credit for the postage already paid.
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423.4 Parcels at Other Than Mailing Offices

Originating Network Distribution Centers (NDCs) must check for shortpaid 

parcels addressed to Canada and Mexico. Sectional centers and other 

intermediate offices, however, should not attempt to verify postage payment 

on parcels.

430 Improperly Prepared Mail

431 Insufficient Address

If an item is improperly addressed, but the country of destination is legibly 

written, dispatch it to the exchange office. The exchange office will 

determine whether the address is sufficient.

Note: Due to heightened security, many foreign postal administrations 

require complete sender and addressee information in roman letters and 

arabic numerals on postal items.

432 Oversized or Undersized Items

Post Office facilities must return to the sender any item that is more than the 

prescribed maximum size or is less than the prescribed minimum size. If the 

sender is not known, the item must be dispatched to the mail recovery 

center.

433 Oversized Cards

Return oversized cards (those exceeding 9-1/4 x 4-3/4) to the sender. If the 

sender is unknown, dispatch cards to the exchange office.

434 Reply-Paid Cards

a. Reply-paid cards, except International Business Reply items, are not 

accepted as international mail.

b. Any outbound reply-paid cards bearing foreign postage (foreign 

reply-paid cards) must be returned to the sender for proper U.S. 

postage to be affixed. If there is no return address, send cards to mail 

recovery center.

435 Detached Customs Declaration Forms

When a detached customs declaration form is found, attempt to locate the 

related package and attach the form to it. If the package cannot be located, 

dispose of the customs declaration form as waste.
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440 Extra Services Mail — Registered Mail

441 Recording and Dispatching

Record and dispatch outbound (international) Registered Mail items in the 

manner prescribed for domestic Registered Mail items.

442 Registered Mail Found With Ordinary Mail

442.1 Disposition

Return to the registered mailstream any item found in the ordinary mail that 

has been accepted as registered by the Postal Service.

442.2 Complete the Registration Process

Enter for Registered Mail service any item on which the sender has fully 

prepaid the postage and the registry fee and that has been endorsed to show 

that registry is desired. Send a mailing receipt (see 334.1) to the sender, 

including a reminder to the sender that mail to be registered must be 

presented at the Post Office facility for that purpose.

442.3 Shortpaid Mail

If the item has not been fully prepaid, return it to the sender after indicating 

that it is shortpaid and must be presented for registry at a Post Office facility. 

If the shortpaid registered item bears no return address, cross out the 

sender’s registry endorsement and dispatch as ordinary mail.
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5 Nonpostal Export Regulations

510 Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) 

Regulations — U.S. Department of the Treasury

511 General

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the 

Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on 

U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign 

countries and regimes, terrorists, narcotics traffickers, those engaged in 

activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and 

other threats to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the 

United States.

512 Prohibited Destinations, Specially Designated 

Nationals, and Blocked Persons

Mailers may not send items to certain countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, 

and Sudan) or to a “blocked person.” Blocked persons include individuals 

and entities (regardless of the mailing destination) that are listed on the 

OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. The SDN list is available 

online at www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn/t11sdn.pdf.

513 Additional Standards

In addition to the restrictions in 512, mailers may not send items to an entity 

if a blocked person owns 50 percent or more of that entity.

514 Exceptions

Many OFAC sanctions programs have exemptions that cover the mailing of 

items such as certain humanitarian donations, personal communications 

containing nothing of value, or informational materials like books, 

newspapers, and CDs. In addition, under each sanctions program, OFAC 

has established “general licenses” that authorize shipments under certain 

conditions. If no exemption or general license applies, a mailing may be 

allowed if the mailer applies for and obtains a “specific license” from OFAC.

The exemptions and general licenses are specific to each sanctions 

program, and mailers are advised to review the OFAC regulations applicable 

to the relevant sanctions program.
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515 Mailer Compliance

Mailers are required to comply with these regulations. Mailers may be 

subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to comply with any part of 

OFAC’s regulations.

516 Additional Information

For additional information, including an explanation of each sanctions 

program, licenses, and exemptions, see the relevant set of OFAC’s 

regulations for each sanctions program in 31 C.F.R. Chapter V, available at 

www.treas.gov/ofac, or contact OFAC at 202-622-2000.

520 Foreign Trade Regulations — U.S. Census Bureau

521 General

Subchapter 520 describes the various U.S. Department of Commerce, 

U.S. Bureau of the Census requirements when shipping goods 

internationally. In certain circumstances, customers are responsible for 

entering information on PS Form 2976 or 2976-A. Customers may be subject 

to civil and criminal penalties if they fail to electronically file their export 

information when required or if they fail to comply with the Foreign Trade 

Regulations in any other way.

522 Additional Assistance

Customers needing further assistance with filing requirements should 

contact the U.S. Census Bureau on its toll-free hotline at 800-549-0595:

a. Option 1 – Automated Export System Assistance.

b. Option 2 – Commodity Classification Assistance.

c. Option 3 – Regulatory Assistance.

523 Mailpieces Sent to APOs, FPOs, and DPOs

Goods mailed to APO/FPO/DPO addresses are not subject to the Foreign 

Trade Regulations. Accordingly, customers are not required to file electronic 

export information via the U.S. Census Bureau’s Automated Export System 

or AESDirect Web site for such mailings, and they do not need to present a 

Proof of Filing Citation, AES Downtime Citation, or Exemption and Exclusion 

Legend.

524 Proof of Filing Citation (PFC)

524.1 General

Under the authority of 13 U.S.C. Chapter 9, as amended by the Foreign 

Relations Authorization Act of 2002, P.L. 107-228, U.S. Census Bureau 

regulations require electronic filing of export information through the 

U.S. Census Bureau’s Automated Export System (AES) or AESDirect Web 

site for certain outbound international shipments of goods. Before mailing, 
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customers subject to this filing requirement are responsible for presenting a 

Proof of Filing Citation (PFC) or AES Downtime Citation as evidence of 

compliance.

The Census Bureau’s regulations mandate that electronic export information 

be filed when any type of goods contained in a shipment (per Schedule B 

Export Codes at www.census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b) is valued at 

more than $2,500, requires an export license under U.S. law, or is being sent 

to certain countries designated as terrorist-supporting countries under the 

Export Administration Regulations, subject to certain exceptions. Following 

are three examples to illustrate the value criterion:

a. Example 1: An insured Priority Mail International package contains one 

mechanically operated watch (Schedule B item number 9101.11.0000) 

valued at $2,600. The total value of goods to be mailed is $2,600, and 

the value of all items within the same Schedule B number is more than 

$2,500. Consequently, electronic filing and a PFC would be required 

(unless an exemption or exclusion applies).

b. Example 2: An insured Priority Mail International package contains one 

mechanically operated watch (Schedule B item number 9101.11.0000) 

valued at $2,400, and one electronically operated watch (Schedule B 

item number 9101.91.0000) valued at $2,400. The total value of goods 

to be mailed is $4,800, but no group of items within the same Schedule 

B number is valued at more than $2,500. Consequently, electronic 

filing and a PFC would not be required because the mechanical watch 

and electronic watch are in different Schedule B groups. Rather, 

Exemption and Exclusion Legend “NOEEI 30.37(a)” would apply, 

assuming the items do not require an export license and are not being 

sent to a terrorist-supporting country (see 526.2).

c. Example 3: An insured Priority Mail International package contains two 

mechanically operated watches (Schedule B item number 

9101.11.0000), one valued at $1,400 and one valued at $1,500. The 

total value of goods to be mailed is $2,900, and the value of all items 

within the same Schedule B number is more than $2,500. 

Consequently, electronic filing and a PFC would be required (unless an 

exemption or exclusion applies).

524.2 Filing Requirements

524.21 Mandatory Filing

Electronic filing of export information is required when any of the following 

applies:

a. One or more classes of goods (per Schedule B Export Codes at 

www.census.gov/foreign-trade/schedules/b) within the item are valued 

at more than $2,500, unless the shipment falls under an exemption or 

exclusion. See 524.1.

b. The item requires an export license under U.S. law. (See 530 for 

additional information.)
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c. The shipment is destined to the terrorist-supporting countries of Iran or 

Syria. 

d. The shipment is destined to the terrorist-supporting countries of Cuba, 

North Korea, or Sudan, and the shipment does not qualify as a "gift 

parcel or humanitarian donation" as defined by 15 CFR § 740.12.

Note: The terrorist-supporting countries are identified in Country Group 

E:1 in the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR Part 740 

Supplement 1. As of October 5, 2009, they are the countries cited in 

items 524.1c and d.

524.22 How to File Electronic Export Information and Obtain a Proof of 

Filing Citation

To file electronic export information through the U.S. Census Bureau’s 

Automated Export System or AESDirect Web site and obtain a PFC, 

customers should use the following steps:

1. Go to www.aesdirect.gov.

2. Register for an AESDirect account or log into your existing account.

3. Follow the instructions for the Automated Export System Certification 

Quiz.

4. The “Port of Export” code for shipping through the Postal Service is 

“8000.”

5. The “Mode of Transport” is “Mail.”

6. Leave the carrier as “SCAC/IATA,” and leave the conveyance name 

fields blank.

7. After successfully filing electronic export information, AESDirect will 

provide an alphanumeric Internal Transaction Number (ITN) as 

confirmation. The PFC consists of the letters “AES” followed by the 

ITN: for example, “AES X20080930987654.”

Note: If the Automated Export System is down, call the U.S. Census 

Bureau’s toll-free information hotline at 800-549-0595, option 1. For 

additional information on electronic filing, use option 3.

525 AES Downtime Citation

If electronic export information filing is required but the U.S. Census 

Bureau’s Automated Export System or AESDirect is unavailable, the mailer 

may ship the goods but is responsible for providing the appropriate AES 

Downtime Citation instead of a PFC. This citation includes the word 

“AESDOWN,” the mailer’s AES filer identification number, and the date: for 

example, “AESDOWN 123456789 09/30/2009.”

526 Exemption and Exclusion Legend

526.1 General

In many circumstances, electronic export information filing and a PFC may 

not be required when mailing goods internationally. In these circumstances, 

customers are directed to apply an applicable Exemption and Exclusion 
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Legend on the customs declaration form upon mailing. The following 

conditions apply:

a. A mailer may enter one Exemption and Exclusion Legend per 

addressed mailpiece. When multiple exemptions may apply, the mailer 

may select any one that applies.

b. A mailer cannot apply Exemption and Exclusion Legends to shipments 

that require an export license.

526.2 When Applicable

Customers with shipments not meeting the mandatory filing requirements 

under 524.21 may apply an Exemption and Exclusion Legend such as the 

following on each customs declaration form:

a. “NOEEI 30.37(a)” for shipments when the value of each class of goods 

is $2,500 or less. Mailers cannot apply this exemption to shipments 

that require an export license or to shipments to countries identified as 

terrorist-supporting countries in the Export Administration Regulations 

(currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria).

b. “NOEEI 30.36” for shipments to Canada that do not require an export 

license.

c. “NOEEI 30.37(h)” for shipments of gift parcels and humanitarian 

donations as defined in 15 CFR § 740.12. This exemption may apply 

only to qualifying shipments to certain terrorist-supporting countries 

identified in 524.21c (currently, Cuba, North Korea, and Sudan). In 

addition, the mailer must endorse the item with the marking “GIFT — 

Export License Not Required” on the address side of the package. The 

mailer must also write “GFT” in the same block as the Exemption and 

Exclusion Legend on the applicable required customs declaration, as 

described in 527. The mailer must also complete all other blocks of the 

customs declaration form — including the “Detailed description of 

contents.”

Note: For more information and a complete listing of these and other 

Exemption and Exclusion Legends, see Appendix C of the Foreign Trade 

Regulations, 15 CFR Part 30.

527 Placement of PFC, AES Downtime Citation, or 

Exemption and Exclusion Legend

When shipments require a PFC, AES Downtime Citation, or Exemption and 

Exclusion Legend, it is the customer’s responsibility to legibly write the PFC, 

AES Downtime Citation, or Exemption and Exclusion Legend on the 

applicable customs declaration form as follows:

a. On the May 2009 and January 2009 editions of PS Form 2976-A, 

Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72 (large white form), 

customers should write one PFC, AES Downtime Citation, or 

applicable Exemption and Exclusion Legend in block 11.

b. On editions of PS Form 2976-A printed before January 2009, 

customers should write one PFC, AES Downtime Citation, or 
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applicable Exemption and Exclusion Legend at the top of the form or in 

any clear space. Avoid writing over the barcode on the form.

c. On editions of PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s 

Declaration (green label), dated September 2009 or later, customers 

should check “NOEEI § 30.37(a)” or “NOEEI § 30.37(h)” in block 7 of 

the form, depending on the applicable Exemption and Exclusion 

Legend.

Note regarding Cuba: Consumer communications devices, 

computers, and software (CCD) items sent to Cuba require an 

electronic filing when not included as a gift parcel — see the 

Individual Country Listing for Cuba for information regarding CCD 

items. Customers using editions of PS Form 2976 dated September 

2009 or later to ship CCD items to Cuba should (1) completely 

obliterate the check boxes and text referring to NOEEI § 30.37(a) and 

NOEEI § 30.37(h) and (2) write one PFC or AES Downtime Citation.

d. On editions of PS Form 2976 printed before September 2009, 

customers should write one applicable Exemption and Exclusion 

Legend (“30.37(a)” or “30.37(h)”) in the margin on the green portion of 

the form. 

Note regarding Cuba: CCD items sent to Cuba require an electronic 

filing when not included as a gift parcel — see the Individual Country 

Listing for Cuba for information regarding CCD items. Customers using 

editions of PS Form 2976 printed before September 2009 to ship CCD 

items to Cuba should write one PFC or AES Downtime Citation in the 

margin on the green portion of the form.

e. On editions of the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping 

Invoice (shipping label, Item 11FGG1) printed before August 2008, 

customers should write “NOEEI 30.37(a)” next to the sender’s 

signature. Current versions of Item 11FGG1 have this exemption 

legend included on the mailing label.

Note: These standards also apply to mailers who produce privately 

printed customs declaration forms under 123.3.

530 Commodities and Technical Data

531 Scope and Applicability of Export Licensing 

Requirements

531.1 U.S. Department of Commerce — Bureau of Industry and 

Security; Export Controls

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

regulates the export of commodities, software, and technologies in certain 

circumstances, pursuant to the Commerce Department’s Export 

Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774). Among other 

things, BIS requires exporters to apply for and receive a license before 
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sending certain commodities, software, or technology out of the country. The 

EAR can be found online at www.access.gpo.gov/bis.

Other U.S. government agencies have export control responsibilities for 

regulating more specialized exports. For example, military goods might be 

subject to the licensing jurisdiction of the Directorate of Defense Trade 

Controls at the Department of State. The Department of the Treasury’s Office 

of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and 

trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorism-sponsoring 

organizations, international narcotics traffickers, and other blocked entities. 

The BIS Web site identifies resource links for various U.S. government 

agencies with export control responsibilities. Customers may obtain a listing 

of these links at www.bis.doc.gov/About/reslinks.htm.

531.2 Export Enforcement

BIS implements and enforces the EAR. Many items regulated by the EAR are 

referred to as “dual-use” items, meaning that the items have both 

commercial and military or proliferation applications. However, many purely 

commercial items also are subject to the EAR. BIS’s mission is to advance 

U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring 

an effective export control and treaty compliance system and by promoting 

continued U.S. strategic technology leadership. Senders must understand 

and comply with BIS’s regulations when exporting commodities, software, or 

technology by mail. Postal Service employees will not advise prospective 

mailers of the type of license required for or the type of authorization 

available for the export of any item to any destination or recipient. However, 

if an export control violation has occurred or might occur, or for more 

information, contact the following source:

OFFICE OF EXPORT ENFORCEMENT (OEE)

BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

1401 CONSTITUTION AVE. NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20230-0002

TELEPHONE: 202-482-1208.

In addition, OEE has nine field offices located throughout the United States. 

Information about these field offices is available at www.bis.doc.gov/about/

programoffices.htm.

532 Export Licenses

532.1 General

BIS might require an export license based on several factors specific to a 

mailer’s transaction: the nature and use of the item (commodity, software, or 

technology) being exported, its destination, the consignee, and the end user. 

Exports to certain countries are more heavily restricted than others. For 

example, BIS maintains comprehensive controls against countries 

designated as “terrorist-supporting countries” (as of October 2009, these 

countries are Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria).
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532.2 Export — Definition

Any item that is sent from the United States to a foreign destination is an 

export. “Items” include commodities, software, and technology. For 

example, clothing, building materials, circuit boards, automotive parts, 

blueprints, design plans, retail software packages, and technical information 

are “items” that may be subject to export control.

In determining export license requirements, it does not matter how an item is 

transported outside the United States. For example, an item can be sent by 

regular mail or hand-carried on an airplane; a set of schematics can be sent 

via facsimile to a foreign destination, software can be uploaded to or 

downloaded from an Internet site, or technology can be transmitted via 

e-mail or during a telephone conversation. Regardless of the method used 

for the transfer, the transaction is considered an “export” for export control 

purposes. An item is also considered an export even if it is leaving the United 

States only temporarily, if it is leaving the United States but is not for sale 

(e.g., a gift), or if it is being mailed to a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary in a 

foreign country. Finally, under the EAR, release of technology or source code 

subject to the EAR to a foreign national in the United States is “deemed” to 

be an export to the home country of the foreign national.

532.3 How to Determine If an Export License Is Needed

A relatively small percentage of U.S. exports require an export license from 

BIS. License requirements are dependent upon an item’s technical 

characteristics, destination, recipients, and end use. The value of the 

shipment does not affect the export license requirements. It is the mailer’s 

responsibility to determine if an export requires a license under the EAR. For 

further assistance about whether an export license might be required, visit 

www.export.gov/regulation or www.bis.doc.gov/licensing, or call 

202-482-4811.

532.4 Additional Information

Additional information concerning export licenses is available from the 

U.S. Department of Commerce as follows:

a. Mailers located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, 

Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and 

Wyoming should contact either of the following offices:

 BIS WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

3300 IRVINE AVE., STE. 345

NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-3112

Telephone: 949-660-0144

Fax: 949-660-9347

e-mail: biswest@bis.doc.gov

 BIS WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE — NORTHERN CA BRANCH

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

160 WEST SANTA CLARA ST., STE. 725

SAN JOSE, CA 95113-1758

Telephone: 408-998-8806

Fax: 408-998-8677

e-mail: biswest@bis.doc.gov
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b. Mailers in all other locations should contact the following office:

OFFICE OF EXPORTER SERVICES

OUTREACH AND EXPORTER SERVICES DIVISION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

14TH ST. & PENNSYLVANIA AVE. NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20230-0001

Telephone: 202-482-4811

Fax: 202-482-2927

e-mail: ecdoexs@bis.doc.gov

533 Additional Standards

533.1 Shipper’s Export Declaration

Commerce Form 7525-V, Shipper’s Export Declaration, is obsolete and no 

longer accepted by the Postal Service.

533.2 Shipper’s Electronic Export Filing Required

If an export requires a license, the customer must electronically file export 

information with the U.S. Bureau of the Census before mailing (see 520).

533.3 Processing at Post Office Facilities

For items requiring an export license, Postal Service personnel at Post Office 

facilities must verify that the customs declaration is complete (see 123), 

including a license number in block 17 and a Proof of Filing Citation or AES 

Downtime Citation (see 520) in block 11.

540 Munitions (Defense Articles) and Related 

Technical Data

541 Licensing Requirements

541.1 Individual Licenses

541.11 Exporting Defense Articles

The exportation of defense articles requires a license issued by the 

U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). 

Information related to DDTC can be found at its website at 

www.pmddtc.state.gov/index.html. Defense articles subject to the license 

requirement can be found on the United States Munitions List in 22 CFR 

Part 121. Information concerning licenses for the export of defense articles 

can be found online in 22 CFR Part 123 of the International Traffic in Arms 

Regulations (ITAR) at www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/

itar_official.html.

541.12 Exporting Technical Data

The exportation of “technical data” as defined in 541.121 requires a license 

issued by the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls 

(DDTC). Information related to DDTC can be found at its website at 
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www.pmddtc.state.gov/index.html. Information concerning licenses for the 

export of technical data can be found in 22 CFR Part 125 of the ITAR.

Information concerning licenses for the export of technical data can be found 

online in 22 CFR Part 125 of the ITAR at www.pmddtc.state.gov/

regulations_laws/itar_official.html.

541.121 Technical Data — Definition

According to § 120.10 of the ITAR, “technical data” is defined as follows:

1. Information, other than software as defined in § 120.10(a)(4), that is 

required for the design, development, production, manufacture, 

assembly, operation, repair, testing, maintenance, or modification of 

defense articles. This includes information in the form of blueprints, 

drawings, photographs, plans, instructions, and documentation.

2. Classified information relating to defense articles and defense services.

3. Information covered by an invention secrecy order.

4. Software as defined in § 121.8(f) directly related to defense articles.

“Technical data” does not include information concerning general scientific, 

mathematical, or engineering principles commonly taught in schools, 

colleges, and universities, or information in the public domain as defined in 

§ 120.11. It also does not include basic marketing information on function or 

purpose or general system descriptions of defense articles.

541.122 Technical Data — Exempt From Licensing

Technical data that has been published or that is otherwise exempt from 

licensing under 22 CFR Part 125 of the ITAR does not require a Department 

of State license for exportation. However, the sender must mark the outside 

of the mailpiece, identifying the specific subsection under which the 

exemption is claimed (e.g., “22 CFR 125.4...APPLICABLE,” if 22 CFR 

§ 125.4 is the citation for the relevant exemption).

541.2 Prohibited Countries

Technical data exemptions under 541.122 and requests for licensees to 

export defense articles under 541.11 may not be made for items destined to 

or originating in certain prohibited countries. These countries are listed in 

22 CFR § 126.1 of the ITAR. The mailer should visit the DDTC website at 

www.pmddtc.state.gov for a current listing. As of April 2010, these countries 

include the following: 

1. Belarus.

2. Burma.

3. China.

4. Congo, Democratic Republic of the.

5. Cote d’Ivoire.

6. Cuba.

7. Eritrea.

8. Iran.

9. Iraq.

10. Lebanon.
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11. Liberia.

12. Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North Korea).

13. Sierra Leone.

14. Somalia.

15. Sudan.

16. Syria.

17. Venezuela.

Note: Mailers are advised to check the current version of 22 CFR 

§ 126.1 of the ITAR for an updated list before mailing, as the list is 

subject to change.

541.3 Exporting of Government Shipments

Shipments mailed by or for any U.S. government agency do not require an 

individual license from the Department of State so long as all requirements of 

22 CFR §126.4 can be met. The sender must mark the mailpiece with the 

applicable subsection of §126.4 (e.g., “22 CFR 126.4(a) APPLICABLE”).

541.4 Obtaining Additional Information

The sender may obtain information from the DDTC Response Team, 

regarding the applicability of the Department of State requirements and 

application for an individual license. In addition, the DDTC Response Team 

handles process and status questions, and it assists mailers and other 

exporters with more complex questions involving export control issues. 

The DDTC Response Team should provide substantive responses within 

24 hours of receiving inquiries. The DDTC Response Team can be 

contacted by telephone at 202-663-1282 or by e-mail at 

DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov.

542 Mailing Under Individual Licenses

542.1 Marking by Sender

For shipments under an individual license, the sender must mark the 

mailpiece, “DEPARTMENT OF STATE EXPORT LICENSE NO. ___________.” 

If only a portion of the amount authorized is mailed, the sender must enter in 

the area provided on the license the amount (quantity and/or value) being 

shipped. In addition, the sender must record the license number in Block 17 

of PS Form 2976-A.

542.2 Processing at Post Office Facilities

542.21 Examination of List of Contents

When a sender presents a Department of State license, compare the 

description of the article indicated on the license with the description of the 

contents shown on the customs declaration form (see 123), or stated orally 

by the sender in the case of technical data mailed as printed matter 

(see 541.121). If no discrepancy is noted, the contents of the package are 

mailable, and if the destination is not one of the prohibited countries under 

541.2, accept the package for mailing.
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542.22 Amount of Mailing Authorized by License

If the mailing comprises the entire contents authorized by the license, 

retrieve the license from the sender, mark the license “completed,” apply a 

legible postmark, and forward it to the following address:

PM/DDTC SA-1 12TH FLOOR

DIRECTORATE OF DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS

BUREAU OF POLITICAL MILITARY AFFAIRS

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

WASHINGTON DC 20522-0112

If a mailing includes only a portion of the contents authorized, the mailer 

must enter in the area provided on the license the amount (quantity and/or 

value) being shipped and present the item for mailing at a Post Office facility, 

where it will be postmarked and returned to the sender. The mailer should 

bring back the same license to mail the rest of the items.

550 Dried Whole Eggs

551 Description

When dried whole eggs purchased under a program of the Commodity 

Credit Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, are offered for export by 

mail, an endorsement must be written or stamped on each package and a 

special certificate of mailing (see 552) prepared and completed by the sender 

waiving any right to withdraw the package from the mail or to have it 

returned. Such mailings can be made only by Priority Mail International.

552 Charges

A charge equal to the individual Certificate of Mailing fee (see Notice 123, 

Price List) will be made for each special certificate of mailing, or for each 

package if a single certificate covers more than one package. As prescribed 

in 553.21, postage stamps to cover the charge will be affixed to the 

certificate and canceled. 

553 How to Mail

553.1 Preparation by Sender

553.11 Marking

The endorsement referred to in 551 must be properly completed and signed 

by the exporter or an authorized representative over his or her title. The 

Priority Mail International forms accompanying applicable parcels should be 

completed by the sender to indicate that the parcels are to be abandoned in 

case of nondelivery.

553.12 Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs

553.121 Type of Certificate

A certificate as shown in Exhibit 553.121, prepared and completed by the 

sender, must be presented with all shipments described in 551.
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Exhibit 553.121

Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs

553.122 Single Certificate

A single certificate may cover any number of parcels mailed by the same 

sender even though addressed to different countries.

553.2 Processing in Office of Mailing

553.21 Postage

Postage to cover the charge for the certificate of mailing dried whole eggs 

must be affixed to the certificate and canceled by the postmark of the office 

of mailing.

553.22 Signature of Postmaster

After postmarking, the certificate should be signed by the postmaster or an 

authorized representative and returned to the sender.

560 (Reserved)

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING DRIED WHOLE EGGS

I hereby certify that there has (have) been posted at this Post Office facility 

today by (Sender), parcels containing a total of (Number) pounds of dried whole 

eggs on which the sender has waived the right to withdraw same from the mail 

or have same returned.

Parcels addressed to

(Name and addresses of addressees)

(Office stamp)

(Date)

(Postmaster)

By
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570 Consular and Commercial Invoices

Many countries require special documents to be prepared by the sender and 

to be either presented by the addressee or enclosed within the package. In 

some cases, certification by a recognized Chamber of Commerce in the 

United States, or legalization by a consulate in the country of destination, or 

both, are required. Such information as has been made available to the U.S. 

Postal Service concerning these requirements appears under the 

Observations in the Individual Country Listings.

580 Drawback Arrangement

581 Description

Drawback is an arrangement provided for under Customs Service regulations 

whereby exporters of certain merchandise are entitled to claim a refund of (a) 

the duty paid on imported material used wholly or in part in the manufacture 

or production of items to be exported, or (b) the internal revenue tax paid on 

domestic material used.

582 Processing Drawback Claims

582.1 Forms Required

582.11 List of Forms

The following forms must be used when drawback is claimed:

a. Notice of Exportation of Articles with Benefit of Drawback (Customs 

Form 7511).

b. Waiver of Sender’s Right to Withdraw Package From the Mail (Customs 

Form 3413).

582.12 Where to Obtain the Forms

Exporters may obtain Customs Form 7511 and 3413 from the customs 

offices listed in 711.62.

582.2 Preparation by Senders

582.21 Claiming Drawback

Senders intending to claim drawback on items exported by mail must 

present three completed copies of a Notice of Exportation of Articles with 

Benefit of Drawback (Customs Form 7511) with the package or packages.

582.22 Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package

A waiver of the right to withdraw the package from the mail must appear on 

the address side of each package. This waiver may be made on Customs 

Form 3413 and affixed to the wrapper, or may be stamped or written in 

wording similar to that shown in Exhibit 582.22.
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Exhibit 582.22

Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package

582.3 Processing by Postmaster

582.31 Postmaster’s Certification

Postmark and sign the Postmaster’s Certificate on the reverse side of 

Customs Form 7511 after verifying that the marks and numbers on the form 

conform to those on the package and that the sender has signed the 

statement waiving the right to withdraw the package from the mail.

582.32 Disposal of Forms

Dispose of completed Customs Form 7511 as follows:

a. Return one copy to the sender.

b. Forward one copy to the customs port where the claim is to be filed 

(shown on the front of the form).

c. Retain one copy as a Post Office record. Dispose of this copy after 

3 years.

590 Exporting Wildlife and Protected Plants

591 Special Requirements for Wildlife and Certain Plant 

Exports

Exports of wildlife items and products may be subject to declaration, license, 

marking, and permit requirements enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service (USFWS). Similar requirements also apply to plants protected as 

endangered or threatened under U.S. law or international treaty. Live wildlife 

and dead animals, with only a few exceptions, may not be exported via the 

U.S. Postal Service (see 138.1).

WARNING

EXPORTED IN BOND FOR DRAWBACK

UNDER N.E. NO.

Must not be returned to shipper or delivered in United States before 

submission to District Director of Customs.

Shipper

We hereby waive our right to withdraw this package from the mail.

Shipper’s Signature
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592 Declaration Requirements

592.1 Declaration of Wildlife Exports

The following wildlife exports must be declared to USFWS and must receive 

clearance prior to export:

a. Commercial exports of wildlife products.

b. Shipments of items not intended for commercial use valued at $250 or 

more.

c. Noncommercial shipments of items that require a permit for export 

(e.g., products made from endangered species or migratory birds) 

regardless of the dollar value of the shipment.

To declare a wildlife export, shippers must complete and file Form 3-177, 

Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife, with USFWS. 

Copies are available from wildlife inspection offices (see 598), from the U.S. 

Customs Service, or on the Internet at www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/faqs.htm.

592.2 Declaration of Scientific Specimens or Parts

Form 3-177 is not required at the time of export for shipments of dead, 

preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens or parts when:

a. The shipment does not require a permit from USFWS.

b. The shipment is exported by an accredited scientist or accredited 

scientific institution for taxonomic or systematic research purposes.

Instead, the scientist or scientific institution (or an agent acting on their 

behalf) must file Form 3-177 with the assistant regional director for law 

enforcement in the USFWS administrative region from which the export was 

mailed within 180 days of export. Contact information is available on the 

Internet at www.le.fws.gov (click on Contacts).

592.3 Declaration of Plant Exports

The export of protected plants is regulated by the U.S. Department of 

Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Plant 

Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is a program within APHIS. Shippers should 

contact the PPQ division for additional information about export 

requirements for protected plants. Exporters who engage in the commercial 

trade of plants listed under the Convention on International Trade in 

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) must obtain a general 

permit from PPQ in addition to meeting the permit requirements described in 

596. All plant exports are subject to phytosanitary inspection and 

certification rules administered by PPQ. Information about plant export 

requirements can be found at www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/

index.shtml.
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593 Export Licenses and Inspection Requirements for 

Commercial Wildlife Exports

Individuals or companies that commercially export wildlife must have a valid 

import/export license from USFWS. Exporters must notify USFWS and make 

their shipments available for inspection at least 48 hours before the planned 

exportation date. Exporters must pay appropriate inspection fees.

594 Marking Requirements for Wildlife Exports

All packages containing wildlife products must be marked clearly with the 

name and address of both the shipper and the recipient. Information 

identifying the contents as fish or wildlife and specifying the quantity and 

species involved must accompany the shipment. Federal regulations (50 

CFR Part 14, Subpart H) explain how to comply with wildlife marking 

requirements. See 597.

595 Permit Requirements for Wildlife and Plant Exports

Permits are required to export any of the following by mail or other means:

a. Any wildlife or plant (including parts and products) where the species is 

listed under CITES. A list of species protected under this treaty is 

maintained by USFWS at http://international.fws.gov.

b. Any wildlife or plant (including parts and products) where the species is 

listed as endangered or threatened under the U.S. Endangered 

Species Act. A list of these species can be found at

http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html.

c. Migratory birds, parts, feathers, nests, eggs, or items made from them. 

Permit requirements for export and numerous other protections apply 

to more than 700 bird species safeguarded under the Migratory Bird 

Treaty Act. A list can be found on the Internet at www.fws.gov/

migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtandx.html.

CITES-listed herbarium specimens; other preserved, dried, or embedded 

museum specimens; and live plant material may be exported as a 

noncommercial loan, donation, or exchange between registered scientists or 

registered scientific institutions using a CITES-authorized label instead of an 

export permit.

596 Obtaining and Using Permits for Wildlife and 

Protected Plant Exports

596.1 Export Permits

Shippers who need export permits or other documentation required under 

CITES or the Endangered Species Act should contact USFWS Office of 

Management Authority (800-358-2104) for the appropriate application forms 

and instructions. Some CITES-listed species also require permits from the 

importing country before they can be legally exported.
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596.2 CITES Permit

The original CITES permit must accompany the shipment. All wildlife exports 

requiring a CITES permit that are shipped by mail, including personal items 

mailed overseas, must be declared to USFWS and made available for 

inspection and permit validation by USFWS wildlife inspectors. Exports of 

CITES-protected plants must be declared to the U.S. Department of 

Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; permits for these 

shipments must be validated by that agency before export.

596.3 Export of Migratory Birds

The export of migratory birds, their parts, feathers, eggs, or nests, or 

products made from them, is prohibited except with a permit from USFWS. 

Permit applications and information are available from the regional Migratory 

Bird Permit Offices located in Albuquerque, NM; Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA; 

Denver, CO; Fort Snelling, MN; Hadley, MA; and Portland, OR.

597 How to Obtain Additional Information

Additional information about exporting wildlife products and protected plants 

can be found in the following sections of the Code of Federal Regulations 

(CFR):

a. 50 CFR Part 14, Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of 

Wildlife.

b. 50 CFR Part 23, Endangered Species Convention.

c. 50 CFR Part 24, Importation and Exportation of Plants.

These and other Federal regulations, including those governing endangered 

species (50 CFR Part 17) and migratory bird permits (50 CFR Part 21), may 

be accessed online at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html.

Shippers may also contact USFWS wildlife inspection offices for assistance 

with wildlife exports. Questions about the export of protected plants should 

be addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service. A list of Agriculture Inspection Stations and 

Offices appears in 723.

598 Wildlife Inspection Offices

USFWS wildlife inspection offices are located in the cities listed below. 

Addresses and phone numbers for these offices can be found on the Internet 

at www.le.fws.gov (click on Contacts).

Agana, GU

Anchorage, AK

Atlanta, GA

Baltimore, MD

Blaine, WA

Boston, MA

Brownsville, TX

Buffalo, NY 

Chicago, IL

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Detroit, MI

Dunseith, ND

El Paso, TX

Great Falls, MT

Honolulu, HI

Houston, TX

Laredo, TX

Los Angeles, CA

Minneapolis, MN

New Orleans, LA

New York, NY

Newark, NJ

Nogales, AZ

Portland, OR

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Seattle, WA

Tampa, FL
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6 Special Programs

610 Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program

611 Description

The Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program of the United States Postal Service 

establishes relationships between the Postal Service and wholesalers of 

international mail so that the business of both parties is increased through 

worksharing and volume pricing. Any Postal Qualified Wholesaler using a 

representative or agent must ensure that the representative or agent adheres 

to the same rules and regulations of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program 

when preparing and tendering qualified international mail to the Postal 

Service.

612 Pricing

A Postal Qualified Wholesaler will receive prices from the Postal Service, 

including applicable volume pricing or an International Customized Mail 

price, if special circumstances warrant, for any available service offered by 

the Postal Service for its use in submitting bids to customers.

613 Qualifying as a Wholesaler

613.1 Letter of Request

Any company desiring to be a Postal Qualified Wholesaler must submit a 

letter of request to:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 4011

WASHINGTON DC 20260-4011

The letter must demonstrate how a company meets the criteria listed in 

613.2. The company must certify that it is not disqualified from being a Postal 

Qualified Wholesaler under the guidelines listed in 613.3 and state that it 

agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler 

Program. The Postal Service will make the final determination of who shall be 

a Postal Qualified Wholesaler.
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613.2 Criteria

The wholesaler:

a. Must have a minimum of one year of experience as an international or 

domestic mail consolidator, presorter, or letter shop.

b. Must have realized at least $1 million in gross international revenues 

with the Postal Service in the most recent calendar year for services it 

provided in connection with mail that originated in the United States.

c. Must use a permit imprint that is allowable under the postage payment 

systems referenced in DMM 705. The wholesaler may use its own 

permit or that of its customers. If the wholesaler uses the customer’s 

permit, then the wholesaler and its agent must specify to the Postal 

Service the permit numbers used and provide an additional itemized 

report identifying the volume and revenue for each international 

mailing.

d. Must have the ability to collect international mail at customers’ facilities 

on a daily (Monday through Friday) basis. If the wholesaler and its 

agent provide pick-up of mail on Saturdays, Sundays, and/or holidays, 

it must state those days it provides pick-up service.

e. Must perform the actual handling and preparation of the international 

mail prior to tendering to the Postal Service in accordance with the 

applicable mail makeup requirements, maintain a processing facility 

and staff to provide the services described herein, and state the 

address and square footage of the facility and the number of persons 

employed who are involved in the handling and preparation of 

international mail.

f. Must have experience, capability, and knowledge to presort, pouch, or 

otherwise containerize the customer’s international mail per the Postal 

Service requirements for any available service offered by the Postal 

Service.

g. Must have the ability to transport and tender the international mail to an 

agreed-upon Postal Service acceptance point.

h. Must give at least the following percentages of its gross revenue from 

international mailing to the Postal Service:

(1) First year of qualification: At least 75%.

(2) Second year of qualification: At least 85%. 

(3) Third year and subsequent years of qualification: At least 90%.

i. Must be familiar with or take steps to comply with the Malcolm 

Baldridge National Quality Award Program and/or ISO 9000 

certification. If a wholesaler has ISO 9000 certification, it must state the 

date of such certification and provide a copy of its certification award 

to the Manager, Postal Qualified Wholesalers.

Note: Any Postal Qualified Wholesaler using a representative or agent 

must ensure that the representative or agent adheres to the rules and 

regulations of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program when preparing 

and/or tendering qualified international mails to the Postal Service.
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613.3 Disqualification

Any wholesaler will be disqualified as a Postal Qualified Wholesaler if it does 

not meet any of the following conditions:

a. Must first recommend Postal Service services to its customers who 

request international mailing services.

b. Must use the level of Postal Service international service that the 

customer requires and for which the customer has paid.

c. Neither the wholesaler, a subsidiary, an affiliate, an agent, nor a parent 

company can be:

(1) On the List of Parties Excluded from Procurement Programs of 

the Postal Service and the United States Government.

(2) A licensed wholesaler or consolidator of any foreign postal 

administration, or owned by or a division of any foreign postal 

administration.

(3) A direct competitor of the Postal Service domestically or 

internationally that provides expedited or parcel delivery services 

or air transportation services.

(4) Must not be in arrears for any amount due to the Postal Service.

d. Gross revenue from non-Postal Service mail included in 613.2h does 

not include revenues which the wholesaler, a subsidiary, an affiliate, or 

a parent company receives for remail when the wholesaler’s customer 

selects the remail service and directs the wholesaler to use the remail 

service.

e. The wholesaler shall describe any value-added services provided in 

addition to collection, sortation, and tendering of international mail. For 

any value-added service, the wholesaler must state how it meets the 

requirements of 613.2e and must specify if the value-added services 

are completed in-house or are subcontracted.

614 Benefits

614.1 Qualified List

The Postal Service will maintain a list of Postal Qualified Wholesalers. The list 

shall be distributed upon request to any person who indicates a need for an 

international wholesaler. The list shall include all services that the wholesaler 

provides in addition to collection, sortation, and tendering of international 

mail.

614.2 Preapproved Advertising

A wholesaler may state that it has been qualified as a Postal Qualified 

Wholesaler of the Postal Service. Any use of the Postal Service logo or any 

Postal Service trademark or advertising material, including letterhead and 

stationery, stating that the wholesaler has been qualified by the Postal 

Service must be approved in advance and in writing by the Manager, Postal 

Qualified Wholesalers.
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614.3 Right of First Refusal

Postal Qualified Wholesalers must give the Postal Service the first 

opportunity to handle any international mail originating in the United States 

that it receives from its customers. This includes giving the Postal Service the 

first opportunity to quote prices for handling mail that is the subject of a 

formal or informal request for proposals or quotes from a customer. If the 

services of a wholesaler are needed, the Postal Service may request 

competitive bids from all Postal Qualified Wholesalers when it quotes prices 

for handling international mail that is the subject of a formal or informal 

request for proposals or quotes from a customer.

615 Length of Qualification

615.1 Approval Period

Each wholesaler will be qualified for a period of two years. At the end of that 

two-year period the Postal Service must again qualify the wholesaler.

615.2 Disqualification

If the Postal Service discovers at any time, by whatever means, that the 

wholesaler has not complied with any of the terms and conditions herein, the 

Manager, Postal Qualified Wholesalers will send the wholesaler written 

notice via Express Mail that it has not complied with these terms and 

conditions and that it will be stricken from the list of Postal Qualified 

Wholesalers. The wholesaler will have three business days to respond in 

writing via Express Mail to the Manager, Postal Qualified Wholesalers that it 

should not be removed from the list and the reasons why it should not be 

stricken. The Postal Service will render its decision on the objection within 

five business days after its receipt.
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7 Treatment of Inbound Mail

710 U.S. Customs Information

711 Customs Examination of Mail Believed to Contain 

Dutiable or Prohibited Articles

711.1 What Is Subject to Examination

All mail originating outside the customs territory of the United States 

(i.e.,outside the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico) is 

subject to customs examination, except the following:

a. Mail addressed to ambassadors and ministers (chiefs of diplomatic 

missions) of foreign countries.

b. Letter mail known to contain or believed to contain only 

correspondence or documents addressed to diplomatic missions or to 

the officers of diplomatic missions; to international organizations 

designated by the president as public international organizations 

pursuant to the International Organizations Immunities Act; and other 

mail addressed to such international organizations pursuant to 

instructions issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

c. Mail known to contain or believed to contain only official documents 

addressed to officials of the U.S. government.

d. Refer to ASM 274.94 for examination procedures to be followed for 

mail addressed for delivery in the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the 

Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

711.2 Treatment of Mail Believed to Contain Dutiable or Prohibited 

Articles

711.21 Treatment at Exchange Offices

711.211 Submission to Customs Officers

Mail believed to contain articles liable to customs duty or prohibited articles 

is submitted immediately to a customs location as identified in 711.62, 

except when exchange offices are authorized to redispatch such mail to 

designated distribution offices for customs treatment.

711.212 Tag 10

Exchange offices that redispatch mail for submission to customs offices will 

attach Tag 10, Supposed Liable to Customs Duty (previously Label 81), to the 

label holders or hasps of sacks or pouches. Tag 10 is a reusable pink slotted 

tag, bearing the words This sack contains mail supposed liable to customs 

duty.
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711.22 Treatment at Distribution Offices

711.221 Submission to Customs Officers

Distribution offices will submit mail believed to contain articles liable to 

customs duty or prohibited articles to customs officers as soon as possible 

after receipt.

711.222 Return of Tag 10

Quantities of reusable Tags 10 that have been removed from sacks 

containing such mail should be returned periodically. These tags should be 

sent to the postmaster at either New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, 

Seattle, or Miami, as appropriate from a geographic standpoint.

711.23 Priority Treatment of Airmail

Airmail items receive preferential customs treatment and are submitted to 

customs separately from surface mail. Upon return from customs, airmail 

items will be dispatched by air, if that can expedite delivery.

711.3 Examination of Registered Mail and Sealed Letters

The postmaster or other designated employee must be present when 

Registered Mail and sealed letters (except unregistered sealed letter mail 

bearing a green customs label) are opened by customs officers for 

examination. After customs treatment, the customs officer will repack and 

reseal the mail.

711.4 Extraction of Samples for Advisory Information

Should a customs officer wish to obtain advisory information from a local 

trade expert or from the Customs Information Exchange, permit him or her to 

extract a sample of the contents. The customs officer will furnish the Postal 

Service official with two copies of Customs Form 6423, Notice of Damage, 

Shortage, or Samples Retained and Notice to Call for Samples— one for 

enclosure in the package and the other for the Post Office files. If the sample 

is to be forwarded to New York, dispatch it under official registration to:

POSTMASTER

JAMES A FARLEY BLDG

US POSTAL SERVICE

421 8TH AVE

NEW YORK NY 10199-0998

for delivery to:

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

ONE PENN PLZ 11TH FL

NEW YORK NY 10119-0002

711.5 Treatment of Mail Following Customs Examination

711.51 Repacking After Customs Examination

711.511 Responsibility of Customs and Postal Service Employees

Customs employees are responsible for repacking and resealing mail of 

foreign origin after customs examination. Postal Service employees 

accepting mail that has been in customs custody for examination must 

determine from external inspection whether the mail can safely bear further 
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handling and transportation. Customs employees are responsible for 

restoring mail that is not in satisfactory condition.

711.512 Customs Shipments in Bad Order

Shipments found to be in bad order in transit or at the delivery office must be 

reconditioned by Postal Service employees. After reconditioning such mail, 

the employee should note, over his or her signature on the address side of 

the wrapper, the bad order and any evidence of damage or missing contents.

711.52 Identification of Dutiable/Nondutiable Articles

When U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines that an 

inbound shipment is subject to duty payment by the addressee, the 

mailpiece is returned to the Postal Service bearing an orange adhesivebacked Treasury Department envelope, which contains CBP Form 3419ALT, 

Mail Entry. When U.S. Customs determines that an inbound shipment is not

subject to duty payment by the addressee, the mailpiece is returned to the 

Postal Service with no Customs endorsement.

711.6 Handling Subsequent to Customs Inspection

711.61 Postal Service Handling Procedures

All foreign originating mailpieces that do not bear CBP Form 3419ALT are 

presumed to have been “cleared through customs” without duty being 

assessed. Accordingly, such articles should be processed for onward 

dispatch, without additional delay.

Note: U.S. Customs officers are no longer placing a diamond-shaped 

“passed free” stamp on inbound mailpieces that are found to be 

nondutiable.

711.62 U.S. Customs Service Locations

U.S. Customs officers at the locations noted in Exhibit 711.62 are authorized 

to perform the following tasks:

a. Inspect foreign-originating mailpieces that arrive through each 

designated port of entry.

b. Evaluate protests by addressees who are dissatisfied with the 

assessed value, rate, or amount of duty charged (see 713.23):
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Exhibit 711.62

U.S. Customs Service Locations

712 Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee

712.1 Description

712.11 Collecting Postal Service Fees

Post Office facilities must collect a Postal Service fee from the addressee for 

each item on which customs duty or Internal Revenue tax is collected. The 

Postal Service fee is authorized by international postal agreements to 

reimburse the Postal Service for costs it incurs clearing items through 

customs and collecting customs duties at the time of delivery.

State Airport Location Address

California LAX (Los Angeles, CA) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

20700 DENKER AVE

TORRANCE CA 90501-6414

SFO (San Francisco, CA) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

660 WESTFIELD RD

SAN FRANCISCO CA 94128-3101

Florida MIA (Miami, FL) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

11698 NW 25TH ST

MIAMI FL 33112-3215

Hawaii HNL (Honolulu, HI) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

3599 NORTH NIMITZ HWY

HONOLULU HI 96818-4415 

Illinois ORD (Chicago, IL) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

514 EXPRESS CENTER DR

CHICAGO IL 60688-2500

New Jersey EWR (Newark, NJ)

Foreign Center NJ 099 Surface 

Facility

US CUSTOMS SERVICE

80 COUNTY ROAD

JERSEY CITY NJ 07097-9998

New York JFK (New York, NY) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

JFK AIRPORT

BUILDING 250

JAMAICA NY 11430-9998

Puerto Rico SJU (San Juan, PR) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

LA PUNTILLA #1, OFFICE #214

SAN JUAN PR 00901-1822

U.S. Virgin Islands STT (Saint Thomas, VI) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

RON DE LUGO FEDERAL BUILDING AND COURTHOUSE

5500 VETERANS DR RM 248

ST THOMAS VI 00802-6424

Washington SEA (Seattle, WA) US CUSTOMS SERVICE

16601 AIR CARGO RD

SEATTLE WA 98158-9998
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712.12 Collecting Postal Service Fee for Each Package

The Postal Service collects the fee on each package bearing CBP 

Form 3419ALT. When a single mail entry form covers several packages, the 

Postal Service collects the fee only on the package bearing CBP 

Form 3419ALT. The CBP Form 3419ALT is enclosed in an orange adhesivebacked Treasury Department envelope attached to the outside wrapper or 

envelope. The form indicates the tariff item number, rate of duty, and amount 

of duty to be collected plus a customs processing fee, which is assessed on 

all dutiable mail shipments.

712.13 Accounting for the Postal Service Fee

The Postal Service fee, which is retained by the U.S. Postal Service, is 

accounted for by using the procedures in Handbook F-101, Field Accounting 

Procedures, subchapter 7-2.

712.2 Articles Exempted From Postal Service Fee

Post Office facilities will not collect a Postal Service fee for customs 

clearance and delivery in the following cases:

a. On dutiable articles from overseas U.S. Post Office facilities (civil or 

military).

b. On parcels assessed with duty that are delivered without collection of 

duty under 713.233e.

c. On mail items examined and passed free of duty by U.S. Customs.

712.3 Amount of Postal Service Fee

See Notice 123, Price List, for the Postal Service fee for customs clearance 

and delivery for each dutiable item.

712.4 Postal Service Fee Not Refundable

The Postal Service fee for customs clearance and delivery is not refundable 

by the U.S. Postal Service even though the U.S. Customs Service may later 

refund the duty paid by the addressee.

712.5 Customs Duties and Customs Fee Not Exempt

The exemptions provided for in 712.2 apply only to the Postal Service fee for 

Customs clearance and delivery. Customs duties and customs fees are not 

exempt from collection.

713 Treatment of DutiMable Mail at Delivery Office

713.1 Detection and Dispatch of Dutiable Mail

713.11 Detecting Dutiable Items

Postal Service employees will promptly examine all inbound mail to detect 

dutiable items. Dutiable mail will bear the “Original” and “Addressee Receipt” 

copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, which is enclosed in an orange adhesivebacked Treasury Department envelope attached to the wrapper or envelope.

713.12 Dispatch to Delivery Units

Dutiable mail will be forwarded promptly to delivery units.
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713.2 Delivery of Dutiable Mail

713.21 Delivery Methods

713.211 By Whom Delivered

Dutiable mail will be delivered by city and rural carriers and by window 

delivery units.

713.212 PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt

PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, is used to notify 

addressees of the arrival of dutiable mail.

713.22 Delivery Procedures

713.221 Charging Delivery Employee

Charge mail and both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) to the 

delivery employee on PS Form 2944, Receipt for Customs Duty Mail,

prepared in duplicate. For control and auditing purposes, enter on PS Form 

2944 the mail entry numbers as shown on CBP Form 3419ALT. Retain both 

copies of PS Form 2944 at the Post Office facility as a record of the 

employee’s accountability.

713.222 Addressee’s Examination of Dutiable Mail

Addressees are not permitted to examine the contents of dutiable mail until 

the duty has been paid.

713.223 Signing Customs Entry Forms

When customs charges are collected and delivery is made, the delivery 

employee will follow this procedure:

a. Obtain the addressee’s signature and date of delivery on the “Original” 

copy of CBP Form 3419ALT, as well as on PS Form 3849.

b. If appropriate, the delivery employee will scan/enter the mailpiece 

barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld or 

POS ONE scanner.

c. Sign and date the “Addressee Receipt” copy of CBP Form 3419ALT 

and give it to the addressee as a receipt for the duty paid.

d. Turn in the amount collected with the signed “Original” copy of CBP 

Form 3419ALT and signed PS Form 3849. Turn in any undelivered mail 

with both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT.

713.224 Clearing Delivery Employee

a. Post Office facilities with 950 or more revenue units. The carrier’s 

accountability will be cleared by a clearing clerk, who will complete 

both copies of PS Form 2944, prepared pursuant to 713.221, and give 

them to the carrier. The carrier will deposit the original copy of the form 

in the slotted and locked receptacle provided for that purpose and file 

the duplicate copy, which he or she will retain for 3 months after the 

last day of the month of issue. The original copies of PS Form 2944 can 

only be removed from the locked receptacle by a supervisor or 

employee other than the clearing clerk, and must be forwarded daily to 

the chief accountant or other designated employee. Employees at 

delivery windows who have been charged with dutiable mail will be 

similarly cleared but, in addition, will be required to execute a new 
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PS Form 2944 covering all dutiable mail remaining in their custody at 

the close of business.

b. At other Post Office facilities. The delivery employee’s accountability 

will be cleared in the same manner as for domestic COD transactions.

c. PS Forms 3849. Electronic record management sites will dispatch all 

signed PS Forms 3849 with mail to be forwarded via pouch to the 

Computerized Forwarding System (CFS) site serving that office. 

Manual record management sites will file PS Forms 3849 in the 

consolidated file by the last two digits of the article number.

713.23 Addressee Protests Duty Charged

713.231 Alternatives Available to Addressee

When an addressee objects to the assessed value, rate, or amount of duty 

charged, the following alternatives are available:

a. Addressee may take delivery, pay the duty and postal fees, and protest 

(within 90 days from the date duty is paid) directly to the issuing 

customs port.

b. Addressee may definitely refuse the mail if he or she does not wish to 

pay the duty or to protest the duty assessment.

c. Addressee may conditionally refuse the mail pending review of the 

entry by the U.S. Customs Service.

Note: Postal Service procedures for alternatives (b) and (c) are 

described in 713.232 and 713.233.

713.232 Definite Refusal of Dutiable Mail

If the addressee elects alternative (b) in 713.231, the delivery employee will 

make it clear to the addressee that the mail will be disposed of immediately 

as undeliverable. Then the delivery employee will mark the mail Refused, and 

date and initial it. If appropriate, the delivery employee will scan/enter the 

mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld 

or POS ONE scanner. Then the delivery employee will return the mailpiece 

with both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) to the Post Office 

facility for disposal (see 713.51).

713.233 Conditional Refusal of Dutiable Mail

If the addressee elects alternative (c) in 713.231, the Postal Service 

procedure is as follows:

a. Delivery employee will advise addressee to submit his or her protest in 

writing to the postmaster. It should be accompanied by any evidence 

the addressee may have that will substantiate the claim (i.e., invoice, 

declaration of value, etc.). The addressee should also provide the CBP 

Form 3419ALT and any other particulars that will assist in relating the 

protest to a specific item of mail at the Post Office facility.

b. Delivery employee will mark the mail “ADDRESSEE PROTESTS DUTY,” 

date and initial the notation, and return the mail with both copies of 

CBP Form 3419ALT to the Post Office facility to await receipt of the 

addressee’s written protest.

c. If the addressee’s written protest is not received within 5 days after the 

mail has been returned to the Post Office facility, notify the addressee 
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that the mail is on hand and will be held for only 5 more days. Mark the 

mail “NOTIFIED” and date it. If the addressee does not furnish the 

required statement within another week, endorse the mail 

“UNCLAIMED,” and date and treat it as prescribed in 713.3 or 713.5, 

as appropriate.

d. On receipt of the addressee’s written protest, the Post Office facility 

will promptly:

(1) Prepare report, in duplicate, on PS Form 2937, Importer’s 

Objections.

(2) Forward original of PS Form 2937, with supporting statements 

and both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, to the customs mail 

division where CBP Form 3419ALT was prepared, unless the 

addressee is located in the vicinity of one of the customs offices 

listed in 711.62. In the latter case, the original of PS Form 2937, 

both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, and the other documents 

may be sent to the local customs office for consideration of the 

protest.

(3) Retain the mail with the duplicate of PS Form 2937 and await the 

decision of the customs office. If the customs office requests that 

the mail be submitted for inspection, it should be forwarded 

immediately.

e. If an adjustment is made by the customs officer, he or she will endorse 

the adjustment on both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT and return them 

with the original of PS Form 2937 to the postmaster. When the 

package is delivered, the delivery employee will collect and report the 

corrected amount of duty and handle as prescribed in 713.46. If the 

adjusting customs officer waives the duty, the mail will be reported as 

an uncollected item, as prescribed in 713.52.

f. If no decision on a protest is received from the customs office within 30 

days, request that the matter be expedited. Continue to hold the mail 

until a decision is received.

g. Whenever applicable during this process, the mailpiece barcode 

should be scanned/entered and the corresponding event code entered 

in the handheld or POS ONE scanner.

713.3 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail

713.31 Forwarding Dutiable Mail Within the U.S.

713.311 Procedures

Forward dutiable mail as prescribed in 764.1. Allow CBP Form 3419ALT to 

remain attached to the redirected mail in its original envelope, which is also 

redirected to the new address.

713.312 PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt

a. Manual Record Management Sites: Prepare PS Form 3849 to show 

the name and address of the addressee, forwarding address, and 

name of port where the duty was assessed.
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b. Electronic Record Management Sites: Scan/enter the mailpiece 

barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld 

scanner.

713.313 Disposition of PS Form 3849

a. Manual Record Management Sites: File PS Form 3849 with other 

delivery records.

b. Electronic Record Management Sites: Send delivery receipts to the 

appropriate Computerized Forwarding System (CFS) unit.

713.32 Forwarding Dutiable Mail to Another Country

713.321 CBP Form 3419ALT

When dutiable mail is entitled to be forwarded to another country, detach 

both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT, endorse them “ADDRESSEE MOVED 

OUTSIDE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES,” and report the mail as 

an uncollected item, as prescribed in 713.52. If applicable, scan/enter the 

mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in the handheld 

scanner.

713.322 Procedures

See 764.2 concerning procedures for forwarding mail.

713.33 Returning Dutiable Mail to Sender

713.331 CBP Form 3419ALT

When dutiable mail is to be returned to the sender, detach both copies of 

CBP Form 3419ALT; endorse them “REFUSED,” “UNCLAIMED,” etc.; and 

report the mail as an uncollected item as prescribed in 713.52. If applicable, 

scan/enter the mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in 

the handheld scanner.

713.332 Procedures

See 772 for procedures for returning mail.

713.34 Forwarding or Returning Dutiable Mail by Stations and Branches

Postmasters may authorize stations and branches to forward or return mail 

directly from those units, without sending the mail to the main office.

713.4 Payment of Duty

713.41 Duty Rate Information

Customers desiring information concerning rates of duty or other customs 

procedures should communicate directly with the nearest customs office 

(see 711.62) or with:

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SW

WASHINGTON DC 20229-0001

713.42 Prepayment of Customs Duty Abroad

No provision is made for the prepayment abroad of customs duty on mail 

shipments addressed for delivery in the United States.
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713.43 Registration of Items to Be Returned to the United States

713.431 Customs Form 4455, Certificate of Registration

Before sending an item abroad for alterations, repairs, use, or replacement, 

the owner should submit it to a customs officer for issuance of a Certificate 

of Registration (Customs Form 4455). Otherwise, the package may be 

subject to a customs duty when it is returned to the United States.

713.432 Certification by Postal Service Personnel

Due to the lack of customs offices in many parts of the country, customers 

often are unable to have items registered with the U.S. Customs Service 

before sending them abroad, or are able to do so only after considerable 

expense and inconvenience. As a service to Postal Service customers, 

postmasters— or employees they designate— may certify the exportation of 

items mailed abroad for alteration, repair, use, or replacement under the 

following conditions:

a. The customer must live more than 20 miles from a customs office. In 

addition to those listed in 711.62, there are a number of other customs 

locations throughout the country. A customer who lives within 20 miles 

of any customs office must have the item certified by a customs officer.

b. The customer must present the items to be exported in an open state. 

The package must be accompanied by an original and duplicate copy 

of Customs Form 4455, which is completed and signed by the sender, 

and a customs declaration form(s) appropriate to the class of mail. 

(See 123 for declaration requirements.) Customers may obtain 

Customs Form 4455 from any customs office.

c. The postmaster or designated Postal Service employee must check to 

see that the description of the item to be exported is the same on both 

Customs Form 4455 and the customs declaration form. If the 

description is the same, he or she certifies to the mailing (lading) by 

completing the “Signature of Customs Officer” space on both copies of 

Customs Form 4455. A Certificate of Mailing fee (see Notice 123, Price 

List) must be charged and accounted for by affixing postage stamps to 

the original and duplicate copies of Customs Form 4455 and canceling 

each stamp with the Post Office date stamp.

d. Both copies of Customs Form 4455 must be returned to the customer. 

The customer must insert the original in the package so that the foreign 

addressee can return it with the merchandise. The customer should 

retain the duplicate for possible use in clearing the merchandise upon 

its return.

e. After the customer has inserted the original Customs Form 4455, he or 

she must secure and seal the package and return it to the acceptance 

employee, who will handle it in the usual manner.

713.44 Return of Audio-Visual Materials

Customs Form 3311, Declaration for Free Entry of Returned American 

Products and/or Certificates of Exportation, should accompany outbound 

shipments of educational films sent to foreign addressees on a loan or rental 

basis. By enclosing Customs Form 3311, the mailer is indicating that the 

contents of the shipment are eligible for duty-free handling and classification 
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upon reentry into the United States. This procedure is applicable to 

shipments of educational films valued at $250 or less, which have been 

produced in the United States and are returned through the mail by foreign 

consignees. Customs Form 3311 can be obtained at any Customs Service 

office.

713.45 Assessment of Duty in Foreign Countries

The assessment of customs duty in foreign countries is outside the control of 

the U.S. Postal Service. Postal Service employees must not attempt to 

inform customers whether any items— either gifts or commercial 

shipments— will be subject to customs duty. It may be suggested to 

customers, however, that they inform the addressee before they mail so that 

the latter may determine whether those items are dutiable. No provision is 

made for prepayment of customs duty on mail addressed for delivery in 

foreign countries.

713.46 Recording and Reporting Collections

Post Office facilities making delivery/collection of dutiable mail must follow 

the recording and reporting procedures in Handbook F-101, Field 

Accounting Procedures, subchapter 7-2.

713.5 Treatment of Uncollected Items

713.51 Disposal of Uncollected Items

When it is definitely established that a dutiable package is undeliverable, 

detach both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) and treat the 

package as prescribed in 770. Mark the mail entry forms to show the reason 

for nondelivery, and report as prescribed in 713.52.

713.52 Reporting of Uncollected Items

713.521 PS Form 2933, Register of Uncollected Customs Charges

Complete PS Form 2933, Register of Uncollected Customs Charges, in 

duplicate, listing uncollected items in numerical order according to the 

seven-digit serial number on CBP Form 3419ALT.

713.522 Disposition of PS Form 2933

Forward the original PS Form 2933, with both copies of CBP Form 3419ALT,

to the following address:

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

MAIL ENTRY

6650 TELECOM DR STE 100

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46278-0001

If supporting Customs Form 3342, Declaration for Free Entry of Gifts and/or 

Authorization to Postmaster to Deliver Mail Importation Conditional Free of 

Duty, or other statements are necessary, they must be forwarded with the 

original PS Form 2933 and copies of the CBP Form 3419ALT to the Regional 

Commissioner of Customs.

713.523 Filing of PS Form 2933, Register of Uncollected Customs Charges

File duplicate PS Form 2933 for reference purposes.

713.524 Reports

Prepare reports as needed, but not less frequently than weekly.
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713.53 Past-Due Entries

When the U.S. Customs Service fails to receive a remittance of duty or a 

report of disposition made of a dutiable package, the postmaster will receive 

a set of reproduced copies of CBP Form 3419ALT. In this circumstance, a 

search should be made at the Post Office of address and a report of its 

findings made to the Regional Commissioner of Customs at the address 

shown in 713.522.

713.54 Detached Customs Mail Entries

When a detached CBP Form 3419ALT is found, attempt to locate the related 

package and attach the form to it. If the package cannot be located, send 

CBP Form 3419ALT to the following address:

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

MAIL ENTRY

6650 TELECOM DR STE 100

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46278-0001

713.6 Refund of Customs Duty

713.61 Action by Postmaster

713.611 General

Amounts collected on CBP Form 3419ALT are not refundable by 

postmasters. An addressee who requests a refund of duty should be advised 

to make application to the customs office that issued the mail entry forms 

within 90 days from the date the duty is paid. If a refund is claimed for 

damage, it is suggested that the package be forwarded with the application. 

Any addressee wishing to abandon the package to the government should 

so state in the application.

713.612 Addressee’s Request for Refund

If the addressee wishes to request a refund of duty from the Customs 

Service and intends to file an indemnity claim with the Postal Service, he or 

she must present the contents, container, and complete wrapping to the 

postmaster for the inspection in conjunction with the preparation of 

PS Form 1000, Domestic or International Claim. Following this inspection, 

the postmaster accepting the claim will provide the claimant with a 

statement to the effect that:

a. The Postal Service has accepted the damage claim and has received 

the abandoned merchandise;

b. The package and its wrapper and contents with no commercial value 

have been presented to and retained by the Postal Service; and

c. The documents, including the customer’s yellow receipt copy of CBP 

Form 3419ALT, indicated that customs duty in the stated amount was 

paid by the customer.

Note: This statement, which is to be provided to the customer by the 

postmaster, is to accompany the customer’s application to the Customs 

Service for refund of duty. If this statement accompanies the application, 

the presentation of the abandoned articles is not required by the 

Customs Service.
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713.62 Refunds by Customs Service

713.621 Refund of Duty on Abandoned Merchandise

A request for refund of duty paid will be considered by the Customs Service 

when merchandise covered by CBP Form 3419ALT is abandoned, provided:

a. The abandoned merchandise represents five percent or more of the 

total value of all merchandise of the same class or kind entered in the 

invoice in which the item appears.

b. The abandoned merchandise is delivered to the customs office where 

the CBP Form 3419ALT was issued within 90 days of the date of 

delivery (unless the Secretary of the Treasury authorizes a longer time 

in writing).

713.622 Refund of Duty on Returned Merchandise

The refund of duty paid “less 1 percent” will be considered by the Customs 

Service when merchandise covered by CBP Form 3419ALT is returned, 

provided:

a. The returned merchandise does not conform to the sample or 

specification, or has been shipped without the consent of the 

consignee.

b. The returned merchandise is delivered to Customs Service custody for 

exportation within 90 days of the date of delivery (unless the Secretary 

of the Treasury authorizes a longer time in writing).

Note: The addressee must pay the postal charges incident to returning 

the merchandise to the sender.

713.623 Refund of Duty on Goods Lost En Route

The Customs Service will not refund the duty paid when goods are lost 

en route after an addressee has paid the customs duty at the Post Office 

facility and requested that delivery be made at his or her residence or place 

of business. In addition, the Postal Service does not make any refunds of 

customs duty.

713.624 Refund of Duty as Drawback on Exported Merchandise

See 580 for drawback arrangements.

720 Plant and Animal Quarantine Inspection

721 What Is Subject to Inspection

All packages that contain plants, plant products, soil, plant pests, plant 

material used for packing, animals, and animal products and byproducts, 

including meats, are subject to agricultural quarantine inspection by the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture (see DMM 601).
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722 Segregation and Handling

722.1 Treatment of Packages Labeled for Inspection

722.11 Dispatch of Packages

Dispatch packages bearing green and yellow or red and white address labels 

to the Agriculture Department inspection points shown on the labels.

722.12 Marking

After the packages are inspected and cleared, they will be stamped 

“RELEASED” or “TREATED AND RELEASED,” redirected to the addressees, 

and returned to the mail for delivery.

722.2 Treatment of Packages Exempt From Inspection

Undamaged packages bearing the Agriculture Department label Importation 

Authorized should be forwarded directly to the Post Office of address. If 

packages bearing this label are damaged, recondition them if necessary, and 

forward for agricultural inspection as prescribed in 722.3.

722.3 Treatment of Unauthorized Importations

Mark “FOR AGRICULTURAL QUARANTINE INSPECTION” on packages 

containing the articles listed in 721 but not bearing any Agriculture 

Department labels or inspection stamps. Forward them under seal to the 

postmaster at the most accessible location listed in 723.

722.4 Packages Containing Prohibited Material

Upon inspection, packages found to contain prohibited agricultural material 

are either (1) released for delivery after removal of the prohibited contents 

and insertion of a notice by the inspector, or (2) marked “REFUSED ENTRY”

(or a similar notation) and returned to origin. 
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723 Agriculture Inspection Stations and Offices

Inspectors of the Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs, U.S. 

Department of Agriculture, are stationed at the following locations:

730 Shortpaid Mail to the United States

731 Computation of Postage Due

a. The postal service of the country of origin identifies and marks 

shortpaid mail with a T stamp. Next to the T is a fraction that consists 

of the amount of postage deficiency (expressed in its own currency) 

divided by the country’s international surface letter price at the first 

increment.

b. The receiving exchange office in the United States multiplies the 

T fraction by the U.S. First-Class Mail International letter price to 

determine the short paid amount in U.S. currency. This amount, plus a 

$0.50 handling charge, accounts for the postage-due amount to be 

collected on delivery. The postage-due formula is as follows:

Agana, GU

Anchorage, AK

Astoria, OR

Atlanta, GA

Baltimore, MD

Bangor, ME

Baton Rouge, LA

Blaine, WA

Boston, MA

*Brownsville, TX

Buffalo, NY

Calexico, CA

Charleston, SC

Charlotte Amalie, VI

Chicago, IL

Christiansted, VI

Cleveland, OH

Coos Bay, OR

Corpus Christi, TX

Dallas, TX

Del Rio, TX

Denver, CO

Detroit, MI

Dover AFB, DE

Duluth, MN

Eagle Pass, TX

*El Paso, TX

Fairfield, CA (Travis AFB)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Galveston, TX

Hidalgo, TX

Hilo, HI

*Hoboken, NJ

*Honolulu, HI

Houston, TX

Jacksonville, FL

*Jamaica, NY (JFK Airport)

Kansas City, MO

Key West, FL

*Laredo, TX 

*Los Angeles, CA

Memphis, TN

*Miami, FL

Milwaukee, WI

Mobile, AL

Morehead City, NC

*New Orleans, LA

Newport News, VA

New York, NY

*Nogales, AZ

Norfolk, VA

Pensacola, FL

Philadelphia, PA

Phoenix, AZ

Port Arthur, TX

Port Canaveral, FL

Portland, ME

Portland, OR

Presidio, TX

Progreso, TX

Roma, TX

Rouses Point, NY

St. Louis, MO

St. Paul, MN

San Antonio, TX

*San Diego, CA

*San Francisco, CA

*San Juan, PR

Savannah, GA

*Seattle, WA

Tacoma, WA (McChord AFB)

Tampa, FL

Toledo, OH

Tucson, AZ

Wallingford, CT

Warwick, RI

Washington, DC

*West Palm Beach, FL

Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, NC

Wrightstown, NJ (McGuire AFB)

*Inspection Stations.
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c. The receiving exchange office in the U.S. will imprint stock rubber 

stamp R-1300-4, Postage Due...Cents, and enter the amount of 

postage due.

d. The delivery office will collect postage-due mail in accordance with 

DMM 604 and Handbook F-1, Post Office Accounting Procedures.

732 Shortpaid Letters and Cards From Canada

Shortpaid mail from Canada is marked with a T in a circle with the actual 

amount to be collected entered in the circle. No handling charge is assessed 

or collected on shortpaid mail from Canada.

733 Shortpaid Items Bearing U.S. Postage

If an item bears U.S. postage, the delivery office must allow credit for its 

value when postage due is collected.

740 Irregular Mail

741 Invalid Foreign Postage

A foreign originating mailpiece, which bears invalid postage and is 

accompanied by a letter of explanation from the origin postal administration, 

is to be rated as an unpaid postal item. Under those circumstances, the 

addressee should be asked to (1) pay the requisite postage due; (2) disclose 

the sender’s name and address; and (3) surrender the envelope. After the 

mailpiece has been tendered to the addressee, the delivery Post Office 

facility should send the envelope (or the entire article, if refused by the 

addressee) with the letter of explanation and the sender’s name and address 

(if disclosed by the addressee) to:

MANAGER INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 3216

WASHINGTON DC 20260-3216

shortpaid amount TInternational letter price of postage to U.S.

= Postage deficiency in U.S. currency

+ $0.50 handling charge

= Postage due amount

First-Class Mail

International price X
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742 Stamps Not Affixed

742.1 Marking

Some items of foreign origin do not bear postage stamps, but instead are 

marked “POSTAGE PAID,” “ON POSTAL SERVICE,” “SERVICE DES 

POSTES,” “TAXE PERCUE” or “TP,” or “PORT PAYE” or “PP,” followed by 

postmark. The marking On Her Majesty’s Service or O.H.M.S. is also 

sometimes used. Treat this mail as prepaid.

742.2 Parcels Without Postage Stamps

Some foreign post offices do not put postage stamps on parcels. All such 

parcels received must be regarded as prepaid.

743 Parcels Addressed Through Banks or Other 

Organizations

743.1 Notification of Arrival

If a parcel is addressed to a bank or other organization for delivery to a 

second addressee, the Post Office facility will notify both addressees of the 

arrival of the parcel and will then deliver it to the first addressee, or hold it if 

the first addressee so requests. If the parcel is held, the Post Office facility 

will deliver it to the second address only with written permission from the first 

addressee, unless the sender has arranged for a change of address. If 

delivery to the second addressee involves forwarding the parcel to another 

Post Office facility, the parcel will be subject to forwarding postage as 

provided in 764.13. In all cases, electronic record management sites will 

scan/enter the mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in 

the handheld scanner.

743.2 Filing Authorization

After delivery to the second addressee, the Post Office facility will keep the 

first addressee’s written authorization for 1 year, in case of inquiry. 

Authorizations will be filed as follows:

a. For insured parcels: with addressees’ receipts.

b. For uninsured parcels: in any appropriate place.

744 Foreign Dispatch Notes

744.1 Delivery Instructions

If parcels are received at delivery offices with dispatch notes (bulletin 

d’expedition) attached, deliver these notes with the parcels. Although 

dispatch notes have a space provided for the addressee’s acknowledgment 

of receipt, they do not require signature. They must not be confused with 

foreign return receipts (avis de reception), which are completed as 

prescribed in 753.1.
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744.2 Undeliverable Parcels

If a parcel is returned as undeliverable, the Post Office facility will mark the 

dispatch note as well as the wrapper to show the reason for nondelivery and 

leave the dispatch note attached to the parcel.

744.3 Dispatch Notes Not Associated With Parcels

Dispatch notes that cannot be associated with accompanying parcels may 

be disposed of as waste.

750 Extra Services

751 Insured Parcels

751.1 Identification

751.11 Evidence of Insurance

A number on a parcel is not sufficient evidence of insurance. An insurance 

endorsement is also required.

751.12 List of Insurance Endorsements

The following are insurance endorsements that may appear on inbound 

insured parcels, depending on the language of the country of origin.

a. Insured.

b. Asegurado or Valor Declarado.

c. Assicurato or Valor Dichiarato.

d. VD or Valeur Declaree.

e. Wertangabe or Wertpaket.

751.2 Delivery

Deliver international insured parcels in accordance with DMM 503 and POM 

814.2.

751.3 Indemnity Claims and Payments

For detailed information concerning indemnity claims and payments for loss, 

damage, or missing contents for insured parcels, see 930.

752 Registered Mail

752.1 Identification

752.11 Evidence of Registration

A number on an item of mail is not sufficient evidence of registration. A 

registry endorsement is also required.
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752.12 List of Registry Endorsements

The following are registry endorsements that may appear on Registered Mail 

items, depending on the language of the country of origin.

a. Certificado.

b. Einschreiben.

c. R or Registered.

d. Raccomandata.

e. Recommande.

f. Registo or Registrado.

752.13 Treatment of Registered Items

All mail registered by the country of origin must be handled in the domestic 

First-Class Mail mailstream from the exchange office to the office of delivery. 

A signed delivery receipt must be obtained at the time of delivery.

752.14 Treated as Ordinary Mail

Any item without evidence of formal registration must be treated as ordinary 

mail. A sender’s registry endorsement on such articles must be crossed out.

752.2 Treatment by Office of Delivery

752.21 Delivery

Record and deliver in accordance with DMM 503 and POM 812.4.

752.22 Mail Unaccounted for After Assignment for Delivery

752.221 General

When a Registered Mail item assigned for delivery is not properly accounted 

for, make a record of the available facts concerning the item and file the 

report, pending a possible inquiry.

752.222 Inquiries

If an inquiry is received from the sender (see 920), ask the addressee whether 

the item was received. If the item was not received, make a full report 

promptly to the appropriate Postal Service inspector-in-charge.

752.23 Indemnity Claims and Payments

For detailed information concerning indemnity claims and payments for loss, 

damage, or missing contents for Registered Mail items, see 930.

753 Return Receipt

753.1 Completion of Return Receipt Form

Inbound registered or insured mail for which the sender requests advice or 

confirmation of delivery will be endorsed with the words “AVIS DE 

RECEPTION” or with the letters “A.R.,” and be accompanied by a light red or 

pink card similar to PS Form 2865, Return Receipt for International Mail. The 

office of delivery must complete the receipt as follows:

a. Have the addressee or an authorized agent date and sign the receipt 

with ink. When signed by an agent of the addressee, have the agent 

sign the addressee’s name, followed by his or her own signature.
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b. Postmark the receipt in the appropriate spaces on both sides.

c. Endorse the completed receipt “AIRMAIL” and dispatch it as 

unregistered mail.

753.2 Foreign Receipt Form Missing

When inbound registered or insured mail is marked A.R. or bears the notation 

Avis de Reception but is not accompanied by a receipt form, the delivery 

office must complete and attach a pink PS Form 2865.

754 Restricted Delivery

754.1 Inbound Registered Mail

An inbound Registered Mail item, accompanied by a return receipt and 

bearing the notation A Remettre en Main Propre or Restricted Delivery, 

should be delivered only to the addressee or their authorized agent.

754.2 Failed Delivery Attempt

Failing delivery on the first attempt, a second attempt must be made to 

deliver this mail if it is likely this attempt will be successful. If appropriate, 

scan/enter the mailpiece barcode and enter the corresponding event code in 

the handheld scanner. See 770 for the treatment of undeliverable inbound 

mail.

760 Forwarding

761 General Procedures

761.1 Items Addressed to Foreign Countries

Items addressed to foreign countries generally will be forwarded to a new 

address of the addressee in the country of destination, subject to collection 

of redirection charges prescribed by the internal regulations of the country.

761.2 Forwarding to a Third Country

The original destination country may forward an item to a third country if the 

item complies with the conditions required for its further conveyance, and 

the extra postage is paid at the time of redirection or the original destination 

country is satisfied that it will be able to recover the redirection charges.

761.3 Endorsement Not to Forward

The sender may forbid any forwarding by placing an endorsement to that 

effect on the wrapper in a language understood in the country of destination.

761.4 Scanning Procedures

Forwarded items should be scanned/entered into the handheld scanner 

along with the corresponding event code.
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762 Mail of Domestic Origin

762.1 Addressee Moved to Another Country

762.11 Letters and Postcards

Postcards and unregistered letters that do not appear to contain 

merchandise and do not bear a notice forbidding forwarding may be 

redirected to the original addressee in another country. Letters and cards are 

forwarded without prepayment of additional postage.

762.12 Mail Other Than Letters and Postcards

Domestic mail (Periodicals Mail, Standard Mail, and Package Services) 

addressed to a domestic addressee who has moved to another country must 

not be forwarded to another country but must be returned to the sender. 

Domestic mail that cannot be returned to the sender because of an incorrect, 

incomplete, illegible, or missing return address must be treated as dead mail 

and disposed of as provided in DMM 507. (See 762.2 for items bearing 

foreign return address.)

762.2 Undeliverable Domestic Mail Bearing U.S. Postage and a 

Foreign Return Address

a. Domestic letters that do not appear to contain merchandise and 

domestic postcards that bear the sender’s request for return must be 

returned to the foreign return address. Postcards not bearing the 

sender’s request for return are disposed of as waste.

b. If a mailer places a foreign return address on registered or certified 

letter mail, he or she is requesting, in effect, that the letter be returned 

to the foreign return address if it is not deliverable at the U.S. address. 

Further, the mailer thereby agrees, in case of loss of a registered letter 

after dispatch from the United States, to the indemnity payment 

provisions of 934, regardless of the amount of registry fee paid.

c. First-Class Mail containing merchandise, Standard Mail items, or 

Package Services parcels, which bear a foreign return address, must 

be held at the Post Office of the addressee, while a request for 

instructions is sent to International Claims, St. Louis ASC, P.O. Box 

80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146. Requests must include the following 

information:

(1) Names and addresses of sender and addressee.

(2) Weight of the item and any extra services.

(3) Nature and value of contents if known. The International Claims 

Office will contact the sender for disposition instructions, 

completion of the required customs forms, and payment of 

additional postage.
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763 Items Mailed Aboard Ships (Paquebot)

763.1 General

Mail posted aboard commercial vessels on the high seas may bear postage 

stamps of the country whose flag the vessel flies. On arrival at a port, an 

officer of the ship must give the mail to the post office of the foreign city. That 

post office must cancel the stamps and dispatch the items. If the stamps are 

foreign, the Post Office facility must use a special Paquebot postmark or 

apply the word “PAQUEBOT” to the envelope in ink or with a rubber stamp.

763.2 Mail Forwarded by Air

Mail to be forwarded by air must be accompanied by International Form 

CN 65, Bill. Weight of Airmail Items (formerly AV-2) (similar to PS Form 2710, 

Statement of Net Weight of the Airmail), prepared by the ship’s officer, 

showing the weight of the items for each destination, including the United 

States. The receiving Post Office facility must postmark Form CN 65 in the 

lower right section titled “Timbre du bureau destinataire.” When airmail is 

presented at a Post Office facility that is not an international airmail exchange 

office, the postmaster must transmit the Form CN 65 to the nearest 

installation listed below:

INTERNATIONAL RECORDS UNIT

US POSTAL SERVICE

BUILDING 250

JOHN F KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

JAMAICA NY 11430-9506

INTERNATIONAL RECORDS UNIT

US POSTAL SERVICE

11690 NW 25TH ST

MIAMI FL 33172-1702

INTERNATIONAL RECORDS UNIT

US POSTAL SERVICE

ROOM 216

2850 BAYSHORE BLVD

DALY CITY CA 94013-0015

763.3 Mail Posted on a U.S. Ship

Mail posted aboard a U.S. ship on the high seas, or aboard any ship while in 

a U.S. port, must bear U.S. stamps and is not entitled to Paquebot

cancellation at a U.S. Post Office facility.

763.4 Forwarding Ship Passenger and Crew Mail

763.41 Items That Do Not Contain Merchandise

As an alternative to 762 and 764, unregistered items or correspondence that 

does not contain merchandise addressed to crew members or passengers 

on board a ship may be forwarded in the international mail, by surface or air, 

in one forwarding envelope addressed to a ship or travel agency under the 

following conditions:

a. The forwarding envelope in which the items are forwarded should 

measure approximately 6 x 9 inches and be supplied by the sender. Do 
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not put postage on forwarding envelope, but place the following 

endorsement in the upper right corner: “THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS 

PREPAID LETTERS FORWARDED IN BULK BY AUTHORITY OF THE 

VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, U.S. POSTAL 

SERVICE. ANY REQUIRED ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE 

HAS BEEN AFFIXED TO THE ARTICLES ENDORSED.”

b. The forwarding envelope must be presented unsealed at the mailing 

office for a check of its contents. Any additional postage required must 

be paid on each of the articles enclosed, as follows:

(1) Articles of U.S. origin. Pay on each article the difference between 

the postage already paid and the appropriate international price 

to the new country of destination.

(2) Articles originating in other countries. Affix full air postage from 

the United States to the new country of destination on each 

article enclosed. 

c. Place Label 19-A or Label 19-B in the upper left corner of the envelope 

immediately below the return address of the sender.

d. The total weight of the forwarding envelope and its contents is limited 

to 18 ounces.

763.42 Accepting Employee’s Responsibility

The accepting employee must check the envelope to see that any required 

additional postage has been purchased, affixed, and canceled, and then seal 

the envelope. The accepting employee must also apply the office date stamp 

and his or her initials immediately below the sender’s endorsement 

prescribed in 763.41a.

764 Mail of Foreign Origin

764.1 Forwarding Within the United States

764.11 Mail Other Than Periodicals and Parcels

Except for periodicals and parcels, items received by surface may be 

forwarded within the United States by surface and items received by air may 

be forwarded within the United States by air without an additional postage 

charge or fee, unless there is a notation forbidding their being forwarded.

764.12 Periodicals

764.121 Periodicals from Canada

Periodicals Mail publications from Canada are forwarded in the same manner 

as domestic Periodicals Mail (see DMM 507).

764.122 Periodicals from Other Countries

Periodicals from all other countries will be forwarded, at no charge, for 

60 days from the effective date of the change-of-address order. If the 

periodical is received after the 60-day forwarding period, the Post Office 

facility of original destination address must handle it as follows:

a. If it bears the sender’s request for return, it must be endorsed 

“MOVED, NOT FORWARDABLE,” and returned to origin.
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b. All other periodicals and any subsequent copies received must be 

disposed of as waste.

c. At no time will an address correction notice be provided to the mailer.

764.13 Parcels

764.131 Surface

a. A parcel may be forwarded to the original addressee or to an alternate 

addressee at another Post Office facility in the United States by surface 

transportation, subject to collection on delivery of postage at the U.S. 

domestic zone price.

b. The Post Office facility forwarding a parcel by surface in the United 

States must mark the wrapper “POSTAGE DUE,” and indicate the 

amount of domestic postage necessary for forwarding and any 

applicable storage charges.

c. When delivering a forwarded parcel, the Post Office facility must collect 

the necessary amount for domestic transmission, even if the Postage 

Due marking is omitted. The customs clearance and delivery fee 

described in 712 is also collected on any forwarded, dutiable parcel.

764.132 Air

Forwarding by air must be prepaid.

764.2 Forwarding to Another Country

764.21 Mail Other than Periodicals and Parcels

764.211 General

Items may be forwarded to another country if that country accepts mail of 

the classification involved.

764.212 Method of Forwarding

Airmail letters and cards marked “PRIORITY,” which do not bear instructions 

forbidding their forwarding, are forwarded by air without additional postage. 

Surface and all other items and parcels are forwarded by surface.

764.22 Periodicals

The provisions of 764.12 apply in the case of publications addressed to 

persons who have filed a change of address to another country.

764.23 Parcels

764.231 Forwarding by Surface Mail

If the addressee has moved to the country of the parcel’s origin and no 

instructions are given to deliver to a second addressee in the United States, 

the Post Office facility will mark the parcel “MOVED,” show the forwarding 

address of the addressee, and send it by surface transportation, including 

parcels originally received by air, after crossing out the “PAR AVION” label or 

other airmail marking, to the appropriate exchange office for return to the 

country of origin.

764.232 Delivery to an Alternate Addressee

If the addressee has moved to a third country or if the sender has included 

instructions for delivery to an alternate addressee in a third country, the Post 

Office facility must hold the parcel and request instructions from International 
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Claims, St. Louis ASC, P.O. Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146. 

Requests should include the following information:

a. Names and addresses of sender and addressee, or alternate 

addressee.

b. Weight of the parcel.

c. Whether the parcel is insured.

d. Nature and value of the contents as shown on the customs declaration.

764.233 Undeliverable as Addressed Parcels

If the parcel is undeliverable as addressed and (a) sender instructs that, in 

that event, parcel is to be abandoned, or (b) there is no return address or 

forwarding address, then handle parcel in accordance with 772.15 and 

772.32(c).

764.24 Customs Entry Forms

Detach both copies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

Form 3419ALT (see 713.11), affixed to dutiable mail being forwarded to 

another country, and treat them as prescribed in 713.32.

764.3 Backstamping

A legible postmark must be applied to (a) the back of letters and to the front 

of postcards when received missent and (b) to all forwarded or returned 

items.

765 Directory Service

Foreign mail, except foreign circulars, is provided directory service (see 

DMM 507).

Note: Foreign mail bearing letter-class postage, received in quantities, 

and having the general characteristics of circular mail, must not be given 

directory service.

766 Retention Period

766.1 General Procedure

Post Office facilities must hold international mail items for pickup by the 

addressee for 30 days. However, inbound Express Mail items must be 

treated as prescribed in DMM 508.1.1.7.

766.2 Exceptions

766.21 Refused, Undeliverable, or Unforwardable Item

An item refused or known to be neither deliverable nor forwardable must be 

treated as undeliverable immediately.

766.22 Request for Return

Items enclosed with a sender’s request for return within a specified period 

may be held for the period specified, not to exceed 60 days.
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766.23 Items Conditionally Refused by Addressee

An item conditionally refused by the addressee because of the duty 

assessed (see 713.233 for the procedure when the addressee asks that the 

U.S. Customs Service reconsider the duty) is held until the customs office 

gives a decision on the protest. If no decision is reached within 30 days, the 

customs office should be asked to expedite its decision.

766.24 Items Returned From Customs Custody

An item returned from customs custody with advice that the addressee has 

not complied with required customs entry procedures must be treated 

immediately as undeliverable.

766.25 Request for Delivery to Alternate Addressee

An item bearing the sender’s request for delivery to an alternate addressee 

must be held 15 days at the disposal of the first addressee and 15 days at 

the disposal of the second. If the alternate addressee is at another Post 

Office facility, the item is forwarded subject to 764.1, and the 15-day period 

begins from the day of receipt at the second office of address.

770 Undeliverable Mail

771 Mail of Domestic Origin

771.1 General Procedure

Items that originate in the United States and are found to be undeliverable in 

the destination country will generally be returned to the U.S. sender.

771.2 Exceptions

Ordinary (unregistered) items of printed matter, other than books, are not 

returned, unless the sender has requested their return. Parcels whose 

customs declaration requests abandonment in event of nondelivery are 

usually not returned.
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771.3 Endorsements

Mail returned to the United States should bear an endorsement specifying 

the reason for nondelivery. The following French and Spanish language 

endorsements are frequently noted on returned mail:

771.4 Remailing of Returned Mail

New postage must be applied to returned items, which are subsequently 

reentered into the mail.

771.5 Return Charges for First-Class Mail International

771.51 General Procedure

Except as noted in 771.52, undeliverable-as-addressed First-Class Mail 

International mail that a foreign postal administration returns to the U.S. 

sender is not subject to the payment of return charges. This provision applies 

to postal items that were originally entered at the following rates of postage:

a. First-Class Mail International.

b. Postcard.

c. International Priority Airmail (IPA).

d. First-Class Mail International M-bag.

e. International Surface Air Lift (ISAL).

Adresse Insuffisant (Fr) Insufficient Address

Insufficiente (direccion) (Sp) Insufficient Address

Parti (Fr) Left (Gone Away)

Ausente (Sp) Left (Gone Away)

Demenage (Fr) Moved

Decede (Fr) Deceased

Fallecido (Sp) Deceased

Murio (Sp) Deceased

Inconnu (Fr) Unknown

Desconocido (Sp) Unknown

Non Reclame (Fr) Unclaimed

No Reclamado (Sp) Unclaimed

Refuse (Fr) Refused

Rehusado (Sp) Refused

Objets Interdits (Fr) Prohibited Items

Objectos Prohibidos (Sp) Prohibited Items

License d’ Importation Manque (Fr) No Import License

De passe le Poids Reglementaire (Fr) Overweight Parcel

En Sus de la Norme (contenu) (Fr) Contents Exceed the Limits

Rezagos (Sp) Return-Undeliverable
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771.52 Exceptions

Delivery Post Office facilities should collect return charges from the U.S. 

sender under the following circumstances:

a. If a returned First-Class Mail International item bears a short-paid 

endorsement that was originally applied by the Postal Service 

dispatching exchange office, the delivery office should collect the 

amount of the postage deficiency that would otherwise have been 

collected from the foreign addressee.

b. If a returned First-Class Mail International item bears a collection 

instruction that was applied by a Postal Service International Service 

Center (ISC), international exchange office, or mail recovery center, the 

delivery office should collect the “due amount” that is specified on the 

mailpiece.

771.6 Return Charges for Priority Mail International

On delivery to the sender, return parcels are subject to collection of return 

postage and any other charges, including charges assessed by the foreign 

postal authorities. The amount of such charges will be indicated by the 

international exchange office, usually on a PS Form 2993, Returned or 

Redirected Parcel (label).

771.7 Handling of Returned Parcels

771.71 Refused by Sender

If the sender refuses a returned parcel, it must be disposed of as dead 

Priority Mail International.

771.72 Sender Has Moved to Another U.S. Address

If the sender has moved to another address in the United States, the 

returned parcel may be redirected, subject to forwarding postage, at the U.S. 

domestic zone price.

771.73 Sender Has Moved to Another Country

If the sender has moved to another country, the Post Office facility must hold 

the parcel and request instructions from International Claims, St. Louis ASC, 

P.O. Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146. Requests should include the 

following information:

a. New address of the sender.

b. Amount of return charges due on the parcel.

c. Weight of the parcel.

d. Whether the parcel is insured.

e. Nature and value of the contents as shown on the customs declaration.
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772 Mail of Foreign Origin

772.1 Marking

772.11 Reason for Nondelivery

At the end of the retention period (see 766), or sooner, when applicable, 

undeliverable items must be endorsed with the reason for nondelivery (see 

DMM 507).

772.12 Postmarking

Apply a legible postmark to back of return letters and front of return 

postcards.

772.13 Address

Cross out but do not obliterate the address, and draw an arrow to return 

address.

772.14 Method of Return

Undeliverable airmail letters and cards and all First-Class Mail International 

items marked “PRIORITY” are returned to origin by air. All parcels and 

other items are returned by surface. Any “AIRMAIL” or “PAR AVION” 

endorsements or label must be obliterated on undeliverable items returned 

by surface. 

772.15 Abandoned Parcel

If the sender of a parcel has given instructions on the wrapper or dispatch 

note that the parcel is to be abandoned if undeliverable, endorse the parcel 

“ABANDONED” (see 772.32c).

772.2 Dutiable Mail

Detach both copies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) and treat them in accordance with 713.33 and 

713.52.

772.3 Disposal

772.31 General Procedure

Dispatch undeliverable letters and postcards bearing a return address to the 

appropriate exchange office as if they were originating mail. Dispatch all 

other undeliverable items to the appropriate exchange office as if they were 

originating mail.

772.32 Exceptions

The following exceptions apply:

a. Postcards that do not bear the sender’s request for return and 

postcards with no return address are disposed of in accordance with 

DMM 507.

b. Ordinary (unregistered) printed matter, other than books, which does 

not bear the sender’s request for return, is disposed of in accordance 

with DMM 507. Books and registered prints must always be returned to 

origin.
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c. Parcels with no return address or endorsed “ABANDONED” (see 

772.15) must be sent to the appropriate mail recovery center. If the 

parcel was assessed duty, detach CBP Form 3419ALT (see 713.11) 

and report it as an uncollected item (see 713.52) before forwarding it to 

the appropriate mail recovery center.

d. Canadian Periodicals Mail publications are treated in accordance with 

DMM 507.

e. Canadian originating mail of all classifications not covered by a and b

above and not bearing the sender’s name and address must be sent to 

the following address:

UNDELIVERABLE MAIL OFFICE

CANADA POST CORPORATION

1860 MIDLAND AVE UNIT 1

SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2M0

CANADA

780 Items Mailed Abroad by or on Behalf of Senders in 

the United States

781 Payment Required

781.1 Postage Payment Required

Payment of U.S. postage is required to secure delivery of mail when the 

mailing is by or on behalf of a person or firm that is a resident of the United 

States and the foreign postage price applied to such items is lower than the 

comparable U.S. domestic rate.

781.2 Handling Charges

Undeliverable-as-addressed mail returned to the sender for which outbound 

postage was not paid to the U.S. Postal Service is subject to the payment of 

handling charges. On delivery to the sender, the sender may be charged the 

First-Class Mail International rate for the weight and shape of the returned 

piece.

782 Definition of Terms

782.1 Resident

A resident of the United States includes any firm that has a place of business 

in the United States or is incorporated or otherwise organized in the United 

States, its territories, or its possessions.

782.2 By or on Behalf

A mailing is made by or on behalf of a person or firm that is a resident of the 

United States if such a resident seeks or expects to derive economic benefit 

or advantage from that mailing.
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782.3 Place of Business

A place of business in the United States is any location in the United States, 

its territories, or its possessions where a firm’s employees or agents regularly 

have personal contact with other individuals for conducting the firm’s 

business. For the purposes of this section, a firm whose employees or 

agents have personal contact with others for conducting the firm’s business 

in different places in the United States for short periods (for example, at 

hotels in different cities for 1 or 2 days at a time) is considered to have a 

place of business in the United States if the aggregate amount of time spent 

in the United States is 180 days or more within 12 consecutive months.

782.4 Agent

The use of a nonexclusive agent in the United States for the sole purpose of 

accepting orders and remissions for transmission to a firm in another country 

or for the sole purpose of distributing merchandise manufactured in another 

country and shipped to the United States in bulk does not by itself establish 

a place of business in the United States.

783 Advance Payment Required

783.1 Sample Mailpiece

A sender affected by the provisions in 781 must submit a sample mailpiece 

(envelope and contents) from the proposed mailing; a statement about the 

number of items to be mailed, the date of mailing, and the place of mailing; 

and a check, made payable to the U.S. Postal Service, to cover the amount 

of the applicable U.S. postage. The sample mailpiece, statement, and check 

must be sent to:

MANAGER INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

US POSTAL SERVICE

475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW RM 5726

WASHINGTON DC 20260-5726

783.2 Headquarters Notification

Headquarters provides notification of postage acceptance and approval of 

the mailing to the sender and to the receiving U.S. exchange office. This 

notification permits the items in the mailing to go forward to the addressees 

without delay when the items reach the United States.

784 Advance Payment Not Made

784.1 Return or Disposal of Items

Items may be returned to origin or disposed of in accordance with Postal 

Service regulations if U.S. postage is not paid.
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784.2 Mailings Without Advance Payment

A mailing subject to the provisions in 781 received without advance payment 

of U.S. domestic postage is held at the receiving U.S. exchange office. The 

exchange office reports the mailing to the executive director of International 

Postal Affairs, Postal Service Headquarters. (The International Postal Affairs 

office will advise the exchange office to release the mail when the foreign 

mailer has paid the applicable postage.) The report must contain the 

following information:

a. Title and/or nature of the items.

b. Identity of the sender.

c. Number of items detained.

d. Weight of a single item.

e. Foreign postage paid per item.

f. Country of mailing.

785 Report of Mailings

The receiving U.S. exchange office must report any mail appearing to be 

subject to the provisions of this subchapter to the following address: 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL POSTAL AFFAIRS

US POSTAL SERVICE

1735 N LYNN ST STE 6026

ARLINGTON VA 22209-6111
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9 Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds

910 Reports Encouraged

Customers are urged to report losses, nondelivery, or mistreatment of mail, 

even though there may be no provision for indemnity. Such reports can lead 

to improved service.

920 Inquiries and Claims

921 Inquiries

921.1 Definition

“Inquiry” is a general term that includes:

a. Requests concerning the disposition of an item mailed to or from a 

foreign country.

b. Complaints or reports concerning the loss, damage, missing contents, 

or improper delivery or return of an item mailed to or from a foreign 

country.

921.2 Initiating an Inquiry

Inquiries can be initiated for Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) items, 

Express Mail International items, registered items, and insured and ordinary 

parcels. Inquiries are not accepted for ordinary letters, Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes, Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate 

Boxes, or M-bags. Customers must wait a reasonable amount of time for an 

international item to be delivered in the foreign country before initiating an 

inquiry. Customers must initiate inquiries within the time limits in Exhibit 

921.2.
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921.3 How to Initiate

Customers must call the International Inquiry Center at 800-222-1811 within 

the time limits listed in Exhibit 921.2 to initiate an inquiry. Customers will be 

asked to provide information regarding the mailing, including but not limited 

to the following:

a. Mailing receipt number or barcode number of the article.

b. Names and addresses of the mailer and addressee.

c. Date of mailing.

d. Description of contents.

921.4 Inquiry Process

After the Postal Service customer provides the International Inquiry Center 

with the relevant mailing information, the International Inquiry Center will 

correspond with the appropriate foreign post and advise the customer of the 

results of the inquiry. Customers must allow foreign posts approximately 

60 days to research and respond to the International Inquiry Center for 

inquiries on registered items and insured and ordinary parcels. When there is 

a determination that an item has been lost, the International Inquiry Center 

will mail a claim packet to the customer. The packet will include a letter of 

instruction on how to complete and submit the claim.

921.5 General Procedures

921.51 Nondelivery

The U.S. Postal Service will initiate an inquiry within the time frames specified 

in 921.2 with the destination postal administration in any case involving an 

Express Mail International item, a registered item, or an insured or ordinary 

parcel that has not been delivered. Inquiries are not accepted for ordinary 

letters, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, Priority Mail 

International Small Flat Rate Boxes, or M-bags. For nondelivery of Global 

Express Guaranteed shipments, see 212.46.

Exhibit 921.2

Time Limits for Inquiries

Product or Extra 

Service Who

When to File (from mailing date)

No Sooner 

Than No Later Than

Global Express 

Guaranteed

U.S. Sender Only 3 days 30 days

Express Mail 

International

U.S. Sender Only 3 days 90 days

Express Mail 

International With 

Guarantee

U.S. Sender Only 3 days 30 days

Registered Mail or 

insured or ordinary 

parcels

Sender or 

Addressee

7 days 6 months

Note: Inquires are not accepted for First-Class Mail International items, Priority 

Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes, or M-bags.
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921.52 Return Receipts Improperly Completed or Not Received

If the sender receives an improperly completed return receipt (see 341 for 

completion at destination) or if a return receipt is not received, the sender 

may go to any Post Office and request a refund of the return receipt extra 

service fee. If the sender wants to inquire about the delivery of the article, the 

sender must call 800-222-1811 to initiate an inquiry (see 921.1).

921.53 Express Mail International Items, Registered Mail Items, and 

Insured and Ordinary Parcels With Damaged or Missing Contents

Customers must go to a Post Office to report items that are damaged or are 

missing contents. Postal personnel should complete PS Form 673, Report of 

Rifled Parcel, in accordance with POM 169.3 or PS Form 2856, Damage 

Report of Insured Parcel and Contents, in accordance with POM 146.112 for 

international and/or domestic articles as applicable.

921.54 Wrapper Found Without Contents

921.541 Parcels of Domestic Origin

When the contents of a parcel of domestic origin become separated from the 

wrapper, Postal Service personnel should inform the sender in accordance 

with the instructions on PS Form 3760, Parcel Search Request.

921.542 Parcels of Foreign Origin

If the parcel is of foreign origin, send PS Form 3760, appropriately modified, 

to the addressee.

922 Claims

922.1 General Description

A claim is a request by a U.S. Postal Service customer for an indemnity 

payment that resulted from the loss, damage, or missing contents of a GXG, 

Express Mail International, or registered item, or an insured or ordinary parcel. 

See 222.61, 320, 330, and Individual Country Listings for information on 

indemnity limits. See 930 and 940 for information on indemnity payments and 

postage refunds.

922.2 Filing a Claim

Claims may be filed for GXG, Express Mail International, registered items, 

and insured and ordinary parcels as noted in Exhibit 922.2. Claims may not 

be filed for ordinary letters or M-bags. Claims for registered items and 

insured and ordinary parcels may not be filed until after an inquiry has been 

completed in accordance with the procedures in 921. Claims for items that 

have damaged or missing contents should be filed immediately. Claims for 

registered items and insured and ordinary parcels delivered to the addressee 

in damaged condition or with missing contents are payable only to the 

addressee, unless the addressee waives the right to payment, in writing, in 

favor of the sender. All claims for inbound international registered items and 

insured and ordinary parcels received in damaged condition or with missing 

contents must be supported by PS Form 2856. If the addressee does not 

accept delivery and the item is returned to the sender, the sender will be the 

payee.
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922.3 Claims Process

When there is a determination that an item was lost or has damaged or 

missing contents, the customer will receive PS Form 1000, Domestic or 

International Claim.

922.31 Evidence of Indemnity Coverage

Indemnity claims for GXG, Express Mail International, Registered Mail, and 

insured and ordinary parcels must be supported as follows:

a. If mailed in the United States:

(1) For Global Express Guaranteed items, the original receipt of the 

GXG Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice.

(2) For Express Mail International items, PS Form 2861, Express Mail 

International Service Inquiry, received from the International 

Inquiry Center.

(3) For registered items and insured parcels, the original mailing 

receipt and sender’s copy of PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72, issued at the time of 

mailing. Copies are not acceptable.

(4) For ordinary parcels, the customer copy of PS Form 2976-A, 

Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72.

b. If mailed from a foreign country: The original mailing receipt if available, 

the customs label, the wrapper, and any other markings or 

endorsements on the mailing container that indicate how it was sent.

Note: Mailing particulars must also be verified with the country of origin 

before a claim can be settled.

922.32 Evidence of Value

The customer must submit acceptable evidence to establish the cost or 

value of the article at the time it was mailed. Other evidence may be 

requested to help determine an accurate value. Examples of acceptable 

evidence include:

a. Sales receipt, invoice, or statement of value from a reputable dealer.

Exhibit 922.2

Filing Claims

Product or Extra Service

How

Who Lost Article

Damaged/ 

Missing Contents

GXG and Express Mail 

International

U.S. Sender 

Only

800-222-1811 800-222-1811

GXG and Express Mail 

International (article 

returned to sender)

U.S. Sender 

Only

N/A Any Post Office* 

(PS Form 1000)

Registered Mail or insured 

or ordinary parcels

Sender or 

Addressee

800-222-1811 Any Post Office* 

(PS Form 1000)

* Must immediately present the article, mailing container, wrapping, packaging, and any 

other contents received in damaged condition or with missing contents to a Post Office 

for inspection. Customers in receipt of an item from Canada that is in damaged condition 

or has some or all of its contents missing must instruct the Canadian sender to file a 

claim.
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b. Customer’s own statement describing the lost or damaged article, 

including the date and place of purchase, the amount paid, and 

whether new or used (only if a sales receipt, invoice, or statement of 

value from a reputable dealer is not available). If the article is 

handmade, the statement must include the price of the materials and 

labor used. The statement must describe the article in enough detail to 

determine whether the value claimed is accurate.

c. Picture from a catalog showing the value of a similar article (only if a 

sales receipt, invoice, or statement of value from a reputable dealer is 

not available). The date and place of purchase must be included.

d. Paid repair bills, if the claim is for partial damage; estimates of repair 

costs or appraisals from a reputable dealer. Repair costs may not 

exceed the original purchase price.

e. Receipt or invoice of costs incurred for the reconstruction of 

nonnegotiable documents.

922.4 Processing Claims for Damaged or Missing Contents

The customer must:

a. Present the damaged article, mailing container, wrapping, packaging, 

and any other contents received to any Post Office for inspection.

b. Complete all fields on PS Form 1000.

922.41 Postal Service

Postal Service personnel must:

a. Verify that all applicable fields on PS Form 1000 are complete.

b. Prepare a damage report on PS Form 2856, Damage Report of Insured 

Parcel and Contents, detailing the condition of the item at the time of 

delivery, and indicate whether or not the item was properly packaged 

to withstand normal handling in international mail.

c. Attach the damage report and the documentation described in 922.3 to 

the claim.

d. Send PS Form 1000 and related documents, including the customs 

label and the wrapper, if appropriate, to:

INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PO BOX 80146

ST LOUIS MO 63180-0146

923 Disposition of Damaged Mail

Dispose of damaged Registered Mail, insured parcels, and ordinary parcels 

for which claims have been filed as follows:

a. International Registered Mail (except Canadian Registered Mail — see 

923b) must be returned to the customer, whether or not the article has 

salvage value.

b. International insured parcels, ordinary parcels, and Canadian 

Registered Mail:

(1) If the claim is for partial damage, return the article to the 

customer.
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(2) If the claim is for total damage and the article has salvage value

($25.00 or more), retain the article and the packaging at the Post 

Office facility until the claim is settled and disposition instructions 

are received from Accounting Services. Provide the customer a 

copy of PS Form 3831, Receipt for Article(s) Damaged in Mails. 

Endorse the original receipt “Claim Filed [date],” date-stamp it, 

and initial it. Return the receipt to the customer. Instruct the 

customer to keep the receipt until the claim is settled. If the claim 

is denied, the article must be returned to the customer after all 

time frames for appeals have elapsed (see 931.3).

(3) If the claim is for total damage and the article has no salvage 

value (under $25.00), return the article to the customer, or with 

the customer’s consent, dispose of the article with the 

understanding that the Postal Service will assume no 

responsibility if the claim is denied.

930 Indemnity Payments

931 Adjudication and Approval

931.1 When to Be Instituted

Claims for indemnity are initiated upon receipt of a completed PS Form 1000 

with appropriate documentation by International Claims, Accounting 

Services, PO Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146.

931.2 International Claims

931.21 Indemnity Claims for International Registered Mail, Insured 

Parcels, and Ordinary Parcels of U.S. and Foreign Origin

Indemnity claims relating to international Registered Mail and insured and 

ordinary parcels of both U.S. and foreign origin are adjudicated by 

Accounting Services in St. Louis, Missouri.

931.22 Country of Origin Pays Indemnity

Payment is made as follows:

a. Express Mail claims are paid by the country of origin to the sender. 

Payments to U.S. senders will by made by the U.S. Postal Service.

b. Indemnity for the loss of Registered Mail and insured and ordinary 

parcels is paid by the country of origin to the sender. Payments to U.S. 

senders will be made by the U.S. Postal Service. The sender may waive 

the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee. Payment in 

such cases will be made by the destination administration.

c. Claims for items delivered in damaged condition or with missing 

contents may be made to the addressee by the destination 

administration. If the addressee waives the right to payment, in writing, 

in favor of the U.S. sender, payment will be made to the sender by the 

U.S. Postal Service.
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d. Claims for items mailed in foreign administrations that are delivered in 

damaged condition or with missing contents may be paid to the 

addressee. Payments will be made to the U.S. addressee by the U.S. 

Postal Service. The addressee may waive the right to payment in favor 

of the sender. Payment in such cases will be made by the origin 

administration.

931.3 Appeals

931.31 Appealing a Claims Decision

A customer may appeal a claims decision by filing a written appeal within 

60 days of the date of the original decision. The customer must send the 

appeal directly to International Claims Appeals, Accounting Services, 

PO Box 80146, St. Louis, MO 63180-0146.

931.32 Final Postal Service Decision of Claims

If the manager of International Claims Appeals at the St. Louis ASC sustains 

the denial of a claim, the customer may submit an additional appeal within 

60 days for final review and decision to the Consumer Advocate, 

International Claim Appeals, 475 L’Enfant Plz SW Rm 10343, Washington, 

DC 20260-2200, who may waive standards in favor of the customer.

932 General Exceptions To Payment — Registered Mail, 

Priority Mail International Insured Parcels, and 

Priority Mail International Ordinary Parcels

Indemnity may not be paid:

a. In excess of the limit prescribed for the insurance or registry fee paid or 

greater than that corresponding to the actual amount of loss (except 

Registered Mail service), damage, or the missing contents. Allowance 

must be made for depreciation or for needed repairs, and in the 

absence of purchase receipts or invoices, the contents must be 

described in sufficient detail.

b. When an item cannot be accounted for due to the destruction of 

service records by force majeure.

c. When the contents are prohibited.

d. For an item seized by customs or any other government agency.

e. When no inquiry or application has been made by the claimant or a 

representative within 6 months, commencing with the day following the 

mailing of the item. In the case of insured mail with Canada, however, 

the time limit may be waived when it is satisfactorily established that 

the delay was unavoidable and not the fault of the claimant.

f. For damage that results from the characteristics of the contents- that 

is, its inability, due to its nature, to withstand the ordinary incidents of 

the contemplated carriage.

g. When full compensation or reimbursement has otherwise been made 

by the U.S. Postal Service or by any outside firm or corporation 

whatsoever except on a pro rata basis as coinsurer.
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h. For sentimental values arising from association. Also, in the absence of 

a complete description, the claimant must satisfactorily establish the 

ordinary market value at the time of mailing, particularly in the case of 

heirlooms or antiques.

i. For an amount in excess of the maximum prescribed for the insurance 

or registry fee paid, unless responsibility rests with the United States 

and it is shown to the satisfaction of the Postmaster General that the 

sender was charged a fee less than that required to cover the amount 

of indemnity desired, through error on the part of the U.S. Postal 

Service. On such a showing, the deficiency in fee may be collected 

from the sender and postal indemnity paid, within the limit fixed for the 

higher fee.

933 Payments for Priority Mail International Insured 

Parcels and Priority Mail International Ordinary 

Parcels

933.1 General Provisions

933.11 Insured Parcels

Indemnity may be paid for loss, damage, or missing contents, based on the 

actual value of articles at the time and place of mailing.

933.12 Indemnity Will Not Be Paid

In addition to the general exceptions to payment described in 932, indemnity 

will not be paid:

a. When other countries report delivery of parcels without external trace 

of damage or missing contents and acceptance by the addressee or an 

agent without reservation concerning the condition of the contents, 

and when delivery was made under conditions prescribed by the 

domestic regulations of the country of destination for mail of the same 

kind or on presentation of a regular postal identity card.

b. When loss, damage, or missing contents has been caused by the fault 

or negligence of the sender or the addressee or the representative of 

either, such as failure to endorse the parcel conspicuously to show the 

nature of the contents or to provide adequate packing for the length of 

the journey and for the protection of the contents.

c. When the claimant, with intent to defraud, has declared the contents of 

a parcel to be above their real value.

d. For parcels that:

(1) Contain matter of no intrinsic value.

(2) Contain matter that did not conform to applicable postal 

conventions.

(3) Were not posted in the manner prescribed. In the event of loss, 

damage, or missing contents of mail erroneously accepted for 

insurance to other countries, limited indemnity may be paid as if 

it had been addressed to a domestic destination — i.e., on the 

basis of the indemnity limits for domestic insured mail. If postage 
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was erroneously collected at other than a parcel price, but the 

parcel was otherwise properly accepted for insurance, indemnity 

may be paid pursuant to the general provisions of this section 

and the special provisions of 933.2.

e. For indirect loss or loss of profits.

f. For an amount in excess of the maximum prescribed for the insurance 

fee paid, unless full or partial responsibility rests with the other country 

and the sender requested full coverage at the time of mailing, but a 

deficient and unauthorized insurance fee was collected. In such case, 

the sender must be paid for full value, less the amount of the deficient 

fee, but not exceeding the limit fixed for the appropriate insurance fee.

g. When evidence of insurance coverage has not been presented.

h. Payment for parcels delivered with damaged or missing contents is 

made to the addressee unless the addressee waives payment, in 

writing, in favor of the sender.

933.13 Ordinary Priority Mail International Parcels — Indemnity 

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the actual value of contents or the maximum indemnity 

based on the weight of the article, whichever is less.

933.14 Ordinary Priority Mail International Parcels — Exceptions to 

Indemnity

In addition to the general exceptions to payment described in 932, indemnity 

may not be paid:

a. For parcels containing coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper 

money); securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other 

valuable or prohibited articles.

b. For consequential losses, delay, concealed damage, spoilage of 

perishable items, articles improperly packaged, and articles too fragile 

to withstand normal handling in the mail.

c. When other countries report delivery of parcels without external trace 

of damage or missing contents and acceptance by the addressee or an 

agent without reservation concerning the condition of the contents, 

and when delivery was made under conditions prescribed by the 

domestic regulations of the country of destination for mail of the same 

kind or on presentation of a regular postal identity card.

d. When loss, damage, or missing contents has been caused by the fault 

or negligence of the sender or the addressee or the representative of 

either, such as failure to endorse the parcel conspicuously to show the 

nature of the contents or to provide adequate packing for the length of 

the journey and for the protection of the contents.

e. When the claimant, with intent to defraud, has declared the contents of 

a parcel to be above their real value.

f. For indirect loss or loss of profits.

g. When evidence of the value of the ordinary indemnity coverage on an 

ordinary parcel has not been presented.
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h. To the addressee for parcels delivered to the addressee in damaged 

condition or with missing contents unless the addressee waives 

payment, in writing, in favor of the sender.

933.2 Special Provisions

The sender may be paid only such indemnity for loss, damage, or missing 

contents occurring after redispatch by the original country of address to a 

third country, if the country in which the mistreatment occurred is willing or 

obliged to pay under any agreement between the countries involved.

934 Payments for Registered Mail

934.1 General Provisions

934.11 Indemnity Paid by Country of Origin

Indemnity for loss is paid by the country of origin for registered items and is 

made according to 934.2.

934.12 Parcels Erroneously Accepted as Registered Mail

If a parcel is accepted in error as Registered Mail, indemnity may be paid 

under the conditions in 934.2.

934.13 Indemnity Will Not Be Paid

In addition to the general exceptions to payment described in 932, indemnity 

will not be paid:

a. To anyone in the United States, other than the sender, for the loss of an 

outbound or an inbound registered item. The sender may waive 

payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee.

b. To anyone in the United States, other than the addressee, for items 

delivered in damaged condition or with missing contents. The 

addressee may waive payment, in writing, in favor of the sender.

c. In excess of the limits in 934.2 for domestic registered letters bearing 

foreign return addresses that are forwarded under 762.2b.

934.14 Indemnity Paid by Country of Destination

Indemnity for damage and loss of contents is made by the country of 

destination to the addressee unless the addressee waives payment, in 

writing, in favor of the sender.

934.2 Special Provisions

Regardless of the declared value of a registered item, the maximum amount 

of indemnity payable for loss, damage, or missing contents is $45.62.

935 Payments for Express Mail International

935.1 When Authorized

Express Mail International shipments are covered by document 

reconstruction and merchandise insurance in case of loss, damage, or 

missing contents. Indemnity will be paid by the Postal Service as specified in 

DMM 609 and 503 and IMM 222.61 and 935.2.
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935.2 When Prohibited

Indemnity for Express Mail International items will not be paid:

a. For delay in delivery. 

b. When the contents are prohibited. 

c. For any items seized by customs or any other government agency.

d. When no inquiry or claim has been made by the mailer within 90 days 

from the date of mailing. 

e. For damage that results from the quality of the contents; that is, 

inability, due to its nature, to withstand the ordinary incidents of 

international Express Mail carriage. See DMM 609.

f. When delivery was made under conditions prescribed for Express Mail 

International items by the country of destination.

g. When evidence of mailing has not been presented. 

h. For any reason specified in DMM 609.

940 Postage Refunds

941 Postage Refunds for First-Class Mail International 

and Priority Mail International

941.1 General

A refund may be made when postage, extra service fees, or other charges 

have been paid on First-Class Mail International and Priority Mail 

International items:

a. For which full service was not rendered.

b. Which were paid in excess of the proper price.

941.2 Applications by Senders

Senders requesting postage refunds should submit to the postmaster at the 

office at which the items were mailed:

a. An application on PS Form 3533, Application and Voucher for Refund 

of Postage, Fees, and Services, in duplicate.

b. When available, the envelope or wrapper, or the portion thereof having 

names and addresses of sender and addressee, canceled postage, 

and postal markings.

c. Any other evidence of payment of the amount of postage, fees, or 

charges for which refund is desired.

941.3 Processing Refund Applications

941.31 Items Originating in United States

When the refund request relates to mail originating in the United States and 

there is no reason to believe that the other country is at fault, process the 

application as prescribed in DMM 604.
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941.32 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States

When there is reason to believe that the other country is at fault, or when the 

request relates to mail originating in another country, forward the application 

with the wrapper and all supporting papers to the International Inquiry 

Center, US Postal Service, PO Box 39955, Denver, CO 80239-0955.

942 Postage Refunds for Express Mail International 

Items

942.1 Who May File

File requests for refunds as follows:

a. U.S. senders of Express Mail International items must complete the 

inquiry process (see 922) before filing for a postage refund. An inquiry 

must be initiated within 90 days of the date of mailing by calling the 

International Inquiry Center at 800-222-1811.

b. U.S. senders of Express Mail International items With Guarantee 

service that did not meet the guaranteed delivery date must initiate a 

request for postage refund no later than 30 days from the date of 

mailing by calling the International Inquiry Center at 800-222-1811.

942.2 Conditions

942.21 Express Mail International Refunds

The Postal Service will refund postage of Express Mail International items 

only when:

a. The inquiry process has confirmed that total loss, damage, or missing 

contents of an Express Mail International item has occurred.

b. The customer has initiated an inquiry within the requisite 90-day filing 

period.

c. The Expedited Service specialist has received verification from the 

Product Tracking System (PTS) or the International Inquiry Center that 

loss, damage, or missing contents has occurred.

d. The customer has received PS Form 3533, Application and Voucher for 

Refund of Postage, Fees, and Services. 

942.22 Express Mail International With Guarantee Refunds

The Postal Service will refund postage of Express Mail International With 

Guarantee service items only when:

a. The customer has initiated a request for postage refund within the 

requisite 30-day filing period.

b. The International Inquiry Center received confirmation from the foreign 

postal administration that the item did not meet the specified delivery 

standard.

c. The customer has received PS Form 3533-GE, Application and 

Voucher for Refund of Postage and Fees — Express Mail International 

With Guarantee Service.
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942.3 Applications by Senders

942.31 Express Mail International

For Express Mail International refunds, mailers requesting postage refunds 

must submit the following items to the postmaster at the office at which the 

item was mailed:

a. An application on PS Form 3533 in duplicate.

b. The mailer’s receipt (original copy of the mailing label) showing 

evidence of the amount of postage for which refund is desired.

942.32 Express Mail International With Guarantee

For Express Mail International With Guarantee service refunds, mailers 

requesting postage refunds must submit the following items to the address 

noted below:

a. An application on PS Form 3533-GE.

b. The mailer’s receipt or the original copy of the mailing label showing 

the guaranteed delivery date and the amount of postage paid.

Mailers must submit these items to the following address:

SCANNING AND IMAGING CENTER

US POSTAL SERVICE

PO BOX 5212

JANESVILLE WI 53547-5212

942.4 Processing of Refund

Express Mail International postage refund requests are processed under 

DMM 604. The mailer must complete Part I of PS Form 3533 in duplicate and 

submit it, along with the original customer copy of the mailing label (PS Label 

11-B, Express Mail Mailing Label — Post Office to Addressee), to any Post 

Office facility. Refund requests for Express Mail International With Guarantee 

service are processed when a customer submits PS Form 3533-GE with 

appropriate documentation (see 942.2) to:

SCANNING AND IMAGING CENTER

US POSTAL SERVICE

PO BOX 5212

JANESVILLE WI 53547-5212

942.5 Unallowable Refunds — Express Mail International With No 

Service Guarantee

942.51 Postage Refunds — Express Mail International

Refunds for Express Mail International will not be made for the following:

a. Delayed Express Mail International items.

b. When the item contained prohibited matter.

c. When the item has been seized or confiscated by customs or any other 

government agency of the destination country.
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942.52 Unallowable Refunds — Express Mail International With 

Guarantee Service

Refunds will not be made for the following:

a. Delivery was attempted but could not be made.

b. The delivery address or postal code was incomplete or inaccurate.

c. The item was detained or delayed by customs or any other government 

or law enforcement agency of the destination country.

d. The item had to be forwarded to another address.

e. Delay resulted from any defect or characteristic due to the nature of the 

shipment, even if known to USPS at acceptance.

f. The item was delayed by any circumstance beyond the control of 

USPS and the foreign postal administration, acts of God, force 

majeure, terrorist activities, strikes, labor actions, war, insurrection, or 

civil disobedience.

g. The item was held by customs at origin or destination for more than 

24 hours. If the item was held by customs for less than 24 hours, the 

guarantee may be adjusted to account for the delay by customs.

h. The item was not deposited at a designated USPS Express Mail 

facility.

942.53 Consequential Damages

USPS is not liable for consequential or special damages or other indirect 

loss. Consequential damage or loss includes but is not limited to loss of 

income, profit, interest, markets, and use of contents. See DMM 609 and 503 

and IMM 221.3 and 935.2 for limitations of indemnity coverage.

943 Processing Refund Applications

943.1 Items Originating in the United States

Requests for refunds for ordinary letters and for Registered Mail, Priority Mail 

International, Express Mail International, and Express Mail International With 

Guarantee service originating in the United States are handled as follows:

a. If there is no reason to believe that the other country is at fault, process 

the application under DMM 604.

b. If there is reason to believe a registered, insured, or ordinary parcel 

originating in the United States was returned in error, or if the parcel 

was returned with no annotation showing reason for return, call the 

International Inquiry Center at 800-222-1811 to initiate an inquiry.

c. Customers whose Express Mail International With Guarantee service 

did not meet the guaranteed delivery date must call 800-222-1811 

within 30 days of the date of mailing to request a postage refund form 

(PS Form 3533-GE).

943.2 Items Originating in a Country Other Than the United States

When there is reason to believe the other country is at fault, or when the 

request relates to mail originating in another country, call the International 

Inquiry Center at 800-222-1811 to initiate an inquiry.
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Country Name Page Number Country Name Page Number

Index of Countries and Localities

Postage prices and other mailing conditions for the countries and localities listed below appear in 

the Individual Country Listings (ICLs). Localities that are not listed separately in the ICLs under 

their own heading are listed with the country identified in parentheses. Page numbers are provided 

for easy reference for countries that have an individual country listing. For the conditions of mailing 

for U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories, see DMM 608.

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Admiralty Islands (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Aitutaki, Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Ajman (United Arab Emirates). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Aland Island (Finland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

Albania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Alberta (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Alderney (Channel Islands) (Great Britain and 

Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Alhucemas (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Alofi Island (New Caledonia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677

American Samoa, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Andaman Islands (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518

Andorra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Angola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Anguilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Anjouan (Comoros) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Annobon Island (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Antigua and Barbuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Armenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Aruba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Ascension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Astypalaia (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Atafu (Western Samoa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Atiu, Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Avarua (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Azerbaijan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Azores (Portugal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723

Bahamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Balearic Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Baluchistan (Pakistan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698

Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Banks Island (Vanuatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 874

Barbados . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Barthelemy (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Belarus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Belgium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Benin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Bermuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Bhutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Bismark Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

Bolivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674

Borabora (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Borneo (Indonesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Bosnia-Herzegovina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Bougainville (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

Bourbon (Reunion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729

Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

British Columbia (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

British Guiana (Guyana) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499

British Honduras (Belize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

British Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Brunei Darussalam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Buka (Papua New Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

Bulgaria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Burkina Faso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333

Burma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

Burundi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853

Cambodia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Cameroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Canary Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Canton Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

Cape Verde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Cayman Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

Central African Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357

Ceuta (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Ceylon (Sri Lanka) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 798

Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Chaferinas Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Chalki (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, 

and Sark) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . 474
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Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Christmas Island (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Christmas Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

Chuuk, Micronesia, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Cocos Island (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Colombia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

Comoros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Congo, Democratic Republic of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

Congo, Republic of the. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378

Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Corisco Island (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Corsica (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

Cote d’Ivoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

Crete (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Croatia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387

Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Cumino Island (Malta). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627

Curacao (Netherlands Antilles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674

Cyjrenaica (Libya) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592

Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Czech Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

Dahomey (Benin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Damao (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518

Danger Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Denmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400

Desirade Island (Guadeloupe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Diu (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518

Djibouti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Dodecanese Islands (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Doha (Qatar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726

Dominica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

Dominican Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

East Timor (Indonesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Ebeye, Marshall Islands, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Ecuador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416

Eire (Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532

El Salvador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Ellice Islands (Tuvalu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856

Elobey Islands (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Enderbury Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

England (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Equatorial Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Eritrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Ethiopia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

Fakaofo (Western Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Falkland Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434

Fanning Island (Kiribati) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

Faroe Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

Fernando Po (Equatorial Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Fezzan (Libya) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592

Fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442

Formosa (Taiwan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819

France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

French Guiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

French Oceania (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

French Polynesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

French Somaliland (Djibouti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

French Territory of the Afars and Issas (Djibouti). . . . . . . . . 404

French West Indies (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

French West Indies (Martinique) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631

Friendly Islands (Tonga). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834

Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Futuna (Wallis and Futuna Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888

Gabon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455

Gambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

Gambier (French Polynesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Georgia, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461

Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464

Ghana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468

Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

Gilbert Islands (Kiribati) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

Goa (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518

Gozo Island (Malta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627

Grand Comoro (Comoros) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Great Britain and Northern Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Greenland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481

Grenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484

Grenadines (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) . . . . . . . . . 752

Guadeloupe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Guam, United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Guatemala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490

Guernsey (Channel Islands) (Great Britain and 

Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493

Guinea-Bissau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496

Guyana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499

Hainan Island (China). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502

Hashemite Kingdom (Jordan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550

Hervey, Cook Islands (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Hivaoa (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Holland (Netherlands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671

Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506

Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509

Huahine (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
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Huan Island (New Caledonia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677

Hungary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512

Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515

India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518

Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Iran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526

Iraq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529

Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532

Irian Barat (Indonesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Isle of Man (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . 474

Isle of Pines (New Caledonia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677

Isle of Pines, West Indies (Cuba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536

Issas (Djibouti). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540

Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

Jamaica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547

Jersey (Channel Islands) (Great Britain and 

Northern Ireland). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Johore (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550

Kalymnos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Kampuchea (Cambodia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341

Karpathos (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Kassos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Kastellorizon (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Kazakhstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553

Kedah (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Keeling Islands (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Kelantan (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557

Kingshill, US Virgin Islands, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Kiribati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of

 (North Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563

Korea, Republic of (South Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565

Koror (Palau), United States (Domestic Mail) . . . .See DMM 608

Kos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Kosovo, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568

Kosrae, Micronesia, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Kowloon (Hong Kong). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509

Kuwait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571

Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Kyrgyzstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574

Labrador (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Labuan (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Laos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577

Latvia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580

Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583

Leipsos (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Leros (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Les Saints Island (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Lesotho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586

Liberia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589

Libya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592

Liechtenstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595

Lithuania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599

Lord Howe Island (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Loyalty Islands (New Caledonia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677

Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602

Macao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606

Macau (Macao) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606

Macedonia, Republic of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609

Madagascar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612

Madeira Islands (Portugal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723

Majuro, Marshall Islands, United States

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Malacca (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Malagasy Republic (Madagascar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612

Malawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615

Malaya (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Maldives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621

Mali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624

Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627

Manahiki (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Manchuria (China) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Manitoba (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Manua Islands, American Samoa,

 United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Marie Galante (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Marshall Islands, Republic of the, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Martinique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631

Mauritania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634

Mauritius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637

Mayotte (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Melilla (Spain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640

Micronesia, Federated States of, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Miquelon (Saint Pierre and Miquelon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750

Moheli (Comoros). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

Moldova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644

Monaco (France) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Mongolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647

Montenegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650

Montserrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 653

Moorea (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Morocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656

Mozambique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659

Muscat (Oman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695

Myanmar (Burma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
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Namibia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662

Nansil Islands (Japan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547

Nauru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665

Negri Sembilan (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Nepal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 668

Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671

Netherlands Antilles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674

Netherlands West Indies (Netherlands Antilles) . . . . . . . . . . 674

Nevis (Saint Christopher and Nevis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742

New Britain (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

New Brunswick (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

New Caledonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677

New Hanover (Papua New Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

New Hebrides (Vanuatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 874

New Ireland (Papua New Guinea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

New South Wales (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Newfoundland (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Nicaragua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 683

Niger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 686

Nigeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 689

Nissiros (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Niue (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Norfolk Island (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

North Borneo (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

North Korea (Korea, Democratic People’s

 Republic of). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563

Northern Ireland

 (Great Britain and Northern Ireland). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of,

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Northwest Territory (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692

Nova Scotia (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Nukahiva (French Polynesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Nukunonu (Western Samoa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Nyasaland (Malawi). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615

Ocean Island (Kiribati). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561

Okinawa (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547

Oman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695

Ontario (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Pago Pago, American Samoa, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Pahang (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 698

Palau, United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Palmerston, Avarua (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Panama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702

Papua New Guinea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705

Paraguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708

Parry, Cook Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Patmos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Pemba (Tanzania) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825

Penang (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Penghu Islands (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819

Penon de Velez de la Gomera (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Penrhyn, Tongareva (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Perak (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Perlis (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Persia (Iran) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526

Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711

Pescadores Islands (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819

Petite Terre (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715

Pitcairn Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718

Pohnpei, Micronesia, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720

Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723

Prince Edward Island (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Province Wellesley (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Puerto Rico, United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . See DMM 608

Pukapuka (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726

Quebec (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Queensland (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Quemoy (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819

Raiatea (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Rakaanga (New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Rapa (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Rarotonga, Cook Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Ras al Kaimah (United Arab Emirates). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Redonda (Antigua and Barbuda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Reunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729

Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900

Rio Muni (Equatorial Guinea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

Rodos (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Rodrigues (Mauritius). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637

Romania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732

Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735

Rwanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 739

Saba (Netherlands Antilles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674

Sabah (Malaysia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Saint Barthelemy (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Saint Bartholomew (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Saint Christopher and Nevis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742

Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Saint Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674

Saint Helena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745

Saint John, US Virgin Islands, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Saint Kitts (Saint Christopher and Nevis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742

Saint Lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747

Saint Maarten (Dutch) (Netherlands Antilles) . . . . . . . . . . . . 674

Saint Martin (French) (Guadeloupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750

Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752

Sainte Marie de Madagascar (Madagascar). . . . . . . . . . . . . 612

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Salvador (El Salvador). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

Samoa, American, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

San Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755

Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Island) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 787

Sao Tome and Principe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759

Sarawak (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Sark (Channel Islands) (Great Britain and 

Northern Ireland). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Saskatchewan (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Saudi Arabia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761

Savage Island, Niue (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Savaii Island (Western Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Scotland (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Selangor (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Senegal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765

Serbia, Republic of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768

Seychelles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772

Sharja (United Arab Emirates). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Shikoku (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547

Siam (Thailand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828

Sierra Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775

Sikkim (India) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518

Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 778

Slovak Republic (Slovakia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781

Slovenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 784

Society Islands (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Solomon Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 787

Somali Democratic Republic (Somalia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790

Somalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790

Somaliland (Somalia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790

South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791

South Australia (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

South Georgia (Falkland Islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434

South Korea (Korea, Republic of) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565

South-West Africa (Namibia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662

Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Spitzbergen (Norway) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692

Sri Lanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 798

Sudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801

Suriname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804

Suwarrow Islands (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Swain's Island, American Samoa, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Swan Islands (Honduras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506

Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 807

Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810

Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813

Symi (Greece) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816

Tahaa (French Polynesia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Tahiti (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819

Tajikistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 822

Tanzania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825

Tasmania (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Tchad (Chad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828

Thursday Island (Australia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Tibet (China). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Tilos (Greece). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

Timor (Indonesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837

Togo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831

Tokelau (Union Group) (Western Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Tonga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834

Tongareva (New Zealand) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680

Tori Shima (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547

Torres Island (Vanuatu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 874

Trans-Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom (Jordan). . . . . . . . . . . . 550

Transkei (South Africa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 791

Trengganu (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

Trinidad and Tobago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 837

Tripolitania (Libya) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592

Tristan da Cunha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840

Trucial States (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Tuamotou (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Tubuai (French Polynesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842

Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846

Turkmenistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849

Turks and Caicos Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853

Tutuila Island, American Samoa, 

United States (Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Tuvalu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856

Uganda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858

Ukraine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 861

Umm al Quaiwain (United Arab Emirates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

Umm Said (Qatar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726

Union Group (Western Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865

United Kingdom (Great Britain and 

Northern Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
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Upolu Island (Western Samoa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Uruguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868

Uzbekistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 871

Vanuatu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 874

Vatican City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877

Venezuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 881

Victoria (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 884

Virgin Islands (British) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

Virgin Islands (US), United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See DMM 608

Wales (Great Britain and Northern Ireland). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474

Wallis and Futuna Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888

Wellesley, Province (Malaysia). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618

West New Guinea (Indonesia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

Western Australia (Australia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Western Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 891

Yap, Micronesia, United States 

(Domestic Mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See DMM 608

Yemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 894

Yukon Territory (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

Zafarani Islands (Spain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795

Zambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897

Zanzibar (Tanzania) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825

Zimbabwe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900
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Listed below are the countries and their price groups and weight limits for the four principal categories of 

international mail. Complete tables of prices and weights appear in the Individual Country Listings (ICLs).

n/a = Service is not available.

1 Priority Mail International Flat Rate Service maximum weights: Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box, 4 lbs.; 

Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes, 20 lbs.

2 First-Class Mail International maximum weights: Letters, 3.5 ozs.; Large Envelopes (flats), 4 lbs.; Packages (small 

packets), 4 lbs. Note that the heading in the maximum weight column lists both ounces and pounds (“ozs. / lbs.”) 

and that there are two numbers in the entry for each country (“3.5 / 4”) — this indicates that the maximum weight 

for Letters is 3.5 ozs., and that the maximum weight for both Large Envelopes and Packages is 4 lbs.

3 Ascension, Bolivia, and the Falkland Islands: Priority Mail International parcel services are not available. The 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box (maximum weight: 4 lbs. each) may be used.

4 Cuba: Priority Mail International parcel services to Cuba are not available. The Priority Mail International Flat Rate 

Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box (maximum weight: 4 lbs. each) may be used. Dutiable articles may not be 

mailed to Cuba except for gift parcels and humanitarian donations, which must comply with the requirements and 

restrictions published in 15 CFR § 740.12 (and which must not exceed 4 lbs.), and consumer communications 

devices, computers, and software, which must comply with the requirements and restrictions published in 

15 CFR § 740.19 (and which must not exceed 4 lbs.). Potentially dutiable items may be confiscated upon entering 

Cuba or returned to sender.

5 Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North Korea): Priority Mail International parcel services are not available, 

including the Small Flat Rate Box. The Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope (maximum weight: 4 lbs.) may 

be used. Dutiable items and merchandise are prohibited.

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Afghanistan 6 70 n/a n/a 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Albania 4 70 4 66 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Algeria 4 70 8 44 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Andorra 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Angola 4 70 7 44 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Anguilla 7 70 9 55 9 22 9 3.5 / 4

Antigua and Barbuda 7 70 n/a n/a 9 22 9 3.5 / 4

Argentina 8 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Armenia 4 70 4 44 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Aruba 7 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Ascension 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 4 7 3.5 / 4

Australia 6 70 10 44 10 66 3 3.5 / 4

Austria 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Azerbaijan 4 70 4 70 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Bahamas 7 70 9 22 9 22 9 3.5 / 4

Bahrain 6 70 8 44 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Bangladesh 6 70 6 44 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Barbados 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Belarus 4 70 4 44 4 66 4 3.5 / 4
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Belgium 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Belize 8 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Benin 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Bermuda 7 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Bhutan 6 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Bolivia 3 8 70 9 66 9 4 9 3.5 / 4

Bosnia-Herzegovina 4 70 4 66 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Botswana 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Brazil 8 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

British Virgin Islands 7 70 n/a n/a 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Brunei Darussalam 4 70 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Bulgaria 4 70 4 66 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Burkina Faso 4 70 7 70 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Burma (Myanmar) n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 22 6 3.5 / 4

Burundi 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Cambodia (Kampuchea) 8 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Cameroon 4 70 7 44 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Canada 1 70 1 66 1 66 1 3.5 / 4

Cape Verde 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Cayman Islands 7 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Central African Republic n/a n/a 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Chad 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Chile 8 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

China 6 70 3 66 3 66 3 3.5 / 4

Colombia 8 70 9 44 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Comoros n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Congo, Republic of the 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Costa Rica 8 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Croatia 4 70 4 66 4 66 4 3.5 / 4

Cuba 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 4 9 3.5 / 4

Cyprus 6 70 4 70 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Czech Republic 4 70 4 70 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Denmark 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Djibouti 4 70 7 44 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Dominica 7 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Dominican Republic 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Ecuador 8 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Egypt 6 70 8 44 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

El Salvador 8 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

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Equatorial Guinea n/a n/a 7 44 7 22 7 3.5 / 4

Eritrea 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Estonia 4 70 4 66 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Ethiopia 4 70 8 66 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Falkland Islands 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 4 9 3.5 / 4

Faroe Islands 5 70 5 44 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

Fiji 8 70 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Finland 5 70 5 66 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

France 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

French Guiana 8 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

French Polynesia 4 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Gabon 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Gambia 4 70 n/a n/a 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Georgia, Republic of 4 70 4 66 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Germany 3 70 5 66 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

Ghana 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Gibraltar 4 70 n/a n/a 5 44 5 3.5 / 4

Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Greece 5 70 5 66 5 44 5 3.5 / 4

Greenland 5 70 n/a n/a 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Grenada 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Guadeloupe 7 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Guatemala 8 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Guinea 4 70 7 44 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Guinea-Bissau n/a n/a 7 44 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Guyana 8 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Haiti 7 70 9 66 9 55 9 3.5 / 4

Honduras 8 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Hong Kong 3 70 3 66 3 66 3 3.5 / 4

Hungary 4 70 4 66 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Iceland 5 70 5 66 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

India 6 70 6 70 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Indonesia 6 70 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Iran n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Iraq 6 70 8 44 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Ireland 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Israel 6 70 8 44 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Italy 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Jamaica 7 70 9 66 9 22 9 3.5 / 4

Japan 3 70 3 66 3 66 3 3.5 / 4

Jordan 6 70 8 66 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

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Kazakhstan 4 70 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Kenya 4 70 7 70 7 70 7 3.5 / 4

Kiribati n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Korea, Democratic People’s

Republic of (North Korea) 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 4 6 3.5 / 4

Korea, Republic of (South Korea) 6 70 3 66 3 44 3 3.5 / 4

Kosovo, Republic of 4 70 n/a n/a 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

Kuwait 6 70 8 66 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Kyrgyzstan 4 70 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Laos 8 70 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Latvia 4 70 4 66 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Lebanon 6 70 n/a n/a 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Lesotho 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Liberia 4 70 7 44 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Libya 4 70 n/a n/a 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Liechtenstein 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Lithuania 4 70 4 70 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Luxembourg 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Macao 3 70 6 70 6 70 6 3.5 / 4

Macedonia (Republic of) 4 70 4 66 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Madagascar 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Malawi 4 70 7 44 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Malaysia 6 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Maldives 6 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Mali 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Malta 5 70 5 44 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Martinique 7 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Mauritania 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Mauritius 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Mexico 2 70 2 44 2 44 2 3.5 / 4

Moldova 4 70 4 70 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Mongolia 4 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Montenegro 4 70 n/a n/a 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

Montserrat 7 70 n/a n/a 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Morocco 4 70 8 68 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Mozambique 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Namibia 4 70 7 22 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Nauru n/a n/a 6 44 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Nepal 6 70 6 69 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Netherlands 3 70 5 66 5 44 5 3.5 / 4

Netherlands Antilles 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

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New Caledonia 8 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

New Zealand 6 70 10 66 10 66 6 3.5 / 4

Nicaragua 8 70 9 55 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Niger 4 70 7 70 7 70 7 3.5 / 4

Nigeria 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Norway 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Oman 6 70 8 66 8 44 8 3.5 / 4

Pakistan 6 70 6 66 6 70 6 3.5 / 4

Panama 8 70 9 66 9 70 9 3.5 / 4

Papua New Guinea 8 70 6 55 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Paraguay 8 70 9 55 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Peru 8 70 9 70 9 70 9 3.5 / 4

Philippines 6 70 6 44 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Pitcairn Island n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 22 6 3.5 / 4

Poland 4 70 4 44 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Portugal 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Qatar 6 70 8 66 8 70 8 3.5 / 4

Reunion 4 70 n/a n/a 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Romania 4 70 4 70 4 70 4 3.5 / 4

Russia 4 70 4 70 4 44 4 3.5 / 4

Rwanda 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Saint Christopher and Nevis 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Saint Helena n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Saint Lucia 7 70 9 44 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Saint Pierre and Miquelon n/a n/a n/a n/a 4 66 4 3.5 / 4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 7 70 9 44 9 22 9 3.5 / 4

San Marino 3 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Sao Tome and Principe n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Saudi Arabia 4 70 8 66 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Senegal 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Serbia, Republic of 4 70 5 66 5 70 5 3.5 / 4

Seychelles 4 70 7 66 7 70 7 3.5 / 4

Sierra Leone n/a n/a 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Singapore 3 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Slovak Republic (Slovakia) 4 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Slovenia 4 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Solomon Islands n/a n/a 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Somalia n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

South Africa 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Spain 5 70 5 66 5 44 5 3.5 / 4

Sri Lanka 6 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Country

Global Express 

Guaranteed

Express Mail 

International

Priority Mail 

International 1

First-Class Mail 

International

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 

(lbs.)

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 

(lbs.)

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 

(lbs.)

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 2

(ozs. / lbs.)
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Sudan n/a n/a 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Suriname 8 70 n/a n/a 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Swaziland 4 70 7 66 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Sweden 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Switzerland 5 70 5 66 5 66 5 3.5 / 4

Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) n/a n/a 8 44 8 70 8 3.5 / 4

Taiwan 3 70 6 33 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Tajikistan n/a n/a 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Tanzania 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Thailand 6 70 6 66 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Togo 4 70 7 66 7 70 7 3.5 / 4

Tonga 4 70 n/a n/a 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Trinidad and Tobago 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Tristan da Cunha n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 22 7 3.5 / 4

Tunisia 4 70 8 66 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Turkey 6 70 4 66 4 66 4 3.5 / 4

Turkmenistan n/a n/a 6 66 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Turks and Caicos Islands 7 70 9 66 9 44 9 3.5 / 4

Tuvalu n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 55 6 3.5 / 4

Uganda 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Ukraine 4 70 4 44 4 66 4 3.5 / 4

United Arab Emirates 6 70 8 70 8 70 8 3.5 / 4

Uruguay 8 70 9 44 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Uzbekistan 4 70 6 66 6 70 6 3.5 / 4

Vanuatu 8 70 6 55 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Vatican City 3 70 5 66 5 44 5 3.5 / 4

Venezuela 8 70 9 66 9 66 9 3.5 / 4

Vietnam 6 70 6 66 6 70 6 3.5 / 4

Wallis and Futuna Islands 4 70 n/a n/a 6 66 6 3.5 / 4

Western Samoa n/a n/a 6 44 6 44 6 3.5 / 4

Yemen 6 70 8 66 8 66 8 3.5 / 4

Zambia 4 70 7 66 7 66 7 3.5 / 4

Zimbabwe 4 70 7 44 7 44 7 3.5 / 4

Country

Global Express 

Guaranteed

Express Mail 

International

Priority Mail 

International 1

First-Class Mail 

International

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 

(lbs.)

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 

(lbs.)

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 

(lbs.)

Price 

Group

Max. Wt. 2

(ozs. / lbs.)
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Individual Country Listings Afghanistan - Belgium

Afghanistan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or 

not.

Infectious materials.

Perishable biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Traveler’s checks, precious stones, jewelry, and other valuable 

articles are admitted only in registered First-Class Mail 

International shipments.

Observations 

First-Class Mail International shipments may not contain 

dutiable articles.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Albania

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Currency of the Albanian State Bank (Banknotes in lek).

Extravagant clothes and other articles contrary to Albanians’ 

taste. 

Items sent by political emigres. 

Literature, publications, and other articles prejudicial to the 

State public order. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Photographic films, including plates and paper intended for 

photography.

Publications containing obscene or indecent articles.

Radioactive materials. 

Used articles. 

Restrictions 

Hunting arms require an import permit. 

Medicines for personal use are admitted provided the 

addressee has a medical certificate. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International shipments may not contain 

dutiable articles. 

2. Priority Mail International service extends only to: 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Berat 

Bilisht 

Delvine 

Durres 

(Durazzo) 

Elbasan 

Fier 

Gjirokaster 

(Argirokastro) 

Himare 

Kavaje 

Klos 

Kolonje 

Konispol 

Korce 

(Coritoza) 

Kruje 

Kucove 

Kukes 

Kurvelesh 

Lesh (Alessio) 

Leskovik 

Libohove 

Librazhd 

Lushnje 

Mallakaster 

Milot 

Peqin 

Permet 

Peshkopi 

Puke 

Sarande 

Shijak 

Shkoder 

(Scutari) 

Tepelene

Tirana 

Vlore 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no 

service guarantee on any Express Mail International item. 

2. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no 

delivery on Sunday or national holidays. 

3. All items admissable in international mail to Albania including 

correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are 

accepted in Express Mail International. See the Country 

Conditions for Mailing for Albania for specific prohibitions 

and restrictions. 

4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments. All items prohibited in regular 

international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Albania. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: AL 

Areas Served: Tirana 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

 Per t’u dorezuar ne doren e vet.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Algeria

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles made of tortoise-shell, mother of pearl, ivory, bone 

meerschaum and amber (succin), natural or reconstructed, 

worked jade and mineral substances similar to jade. 

Canned vegetables, fish, plums and nuts. 

Funeral urns.

Household articles made of tin.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Pictures and printed matter of pornographic or immoral nature, 

or which tend to incite crime or juvenile delinquency. 

Radioactive materials. 

Saccharine in tablets or packets. 

Used clothing, accessories, blankets, linen, textile furnishings, 

footwear and headwear.

Watches and clocks. 

Restrictions 

Articles of gold or platinum, jewelry and precious stones must 

be licensed by the Algerian Ministry of Finance. 

Coins, banknotes, negotiable securities, checks and other 

instruments of payment, may only be imported by the 

Central Bank of Algeria or approved intermediary banks. 

Medicines for human or veterinary use, dietetic products, 

serums, vaccines and similar produce; medical, surgical, 

and dental instruments and prostheses require prior 

approval from the Ministry of Public Health and subject to 

the visa of the Central Algerian Pharmacy. 

Observations 

Import permits or licenses are required for many types of 

goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 

are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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. All items prohibited in regular 

international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Algeria.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: DZ

Areas Served: See the following list for areas served.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $111.50 30 $197.75

1 35.00 16 117.25 31 203.50

2 39.75 17 123.00 32 209.25

3 44.50 18 128.75 33 215.00

4 49.25 19 134.50 34 220.75

5 54.00 20 140.25 35 226.50

6 59.75 21 146.00 36 232.25

7 65.50 22 151.75 37 238.00

8 71.25 23 157.50 38 243.75

9 77.00 24 163.25 39 249.50

10 82.75 25 169.00 40 255.25

11 88.50 26 174.75 41 261.00

12 94.25 27 180.50 42 266.75

13 100.00 28 186.25 43 272.50

14 105.75 29 192.00 44 278.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Adrar RP 

Ain Benian 

Ain Defla RP 

Ain Smara

Ain Temouchent RP 

Alger aeroport Express Mail International 

Alger Didouche Mourad

Alger RP 

Algiers and suburbs, as well as all main towns of Wilaya 

(department) 

Annaba aeroport Express Mail International 

Annaba Amirouche 

Annaba-Menadia 

Annaba RP 

Arzew 

Batna RP 

Bechar RP 

Bejaia RP 

Berrahal (Annaba) 

Bilda RP 

Biskra RP 

Bordj Bou Arreridj RP 

Bordj Bounaam 

Bouira RP 

Bou Ismail 

Boumerdes RP 

Cheraga 

Chlef RP 

Constantine aeroport Express Mail International 

Constentine Daksi 

Constantine RP 

Constantine Sidi Mabrouk 

Dar El Beida 

Didouche Mourad 

Djelfa RP 

Douera 

El Attaf 

El Bayadh RP 

El-Biar 

El Hadjar (Annaba) 

El Harrach 

El Khroub 

El Khroub Djeffal Amar 

El Madania 

El Oued RP 

El Tarf RP 

Fouka 

Ghardaia RP 

Guelma RP 

Haasi Messaoud 
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Express Mail International (cont’d) Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Hadjout 

Haidra

Hamma Bouziane 

Hussein-Dey 

In Amenas 

Jijel RP 

Kais 

Khemisti 

Khenchela RP 

Kolea 

Kouba 

Laghouat RP 

Lardjen 

Layoune 

Mascara RP 

Medea RP 

Mila RP 

Mostaganem RP 

MSila RP 

Naama RP 

Oran 

Oran aeroport Express Mail International 

Oum El Bouaghi RP 

Relizane RP 

Rouiba 

Saida RP 

Setif RP 

Sidi Bel Abbes-Sidi Yacine 

Skikda RP 

Souk Ahras RP 

Staoueli 

Tamanrasset RP 

Tebessa RP 

Theniet El Had 

Tiaret RP 

Tindouf RP 

Tipaza RP 

Tissemsilt RP 

Tizi Ouzou RP 

Tlemcen RP 

Zeralda

Zighout Youcef

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Andorra

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box.

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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. All items prohibited in regular 

international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Andorra. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Postal Express

Country Code: AD

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Angola

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition.

Banknotes, currency (paper money), and coins unless 

addressed to the National Bank of Angola.

Books, printed matter, films and drawings prejudicial to the law 

of the country. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Roulette and other apparatus for games. 

Tobacco.

Restrictions 

Patent medicines are admitted only under permit issued by the 

Angola Department of Health. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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. All items prohibited in regular 

international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Angola.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: AO

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Anguilla

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Items are delivered Monday through Friday. There is no 

delivery on Saturdays, Sundays, or on national holidays.

2. All items that are admissible in international mail service to 

Anguilla, including correspondence, business papers, 

printed matter items, and merchandise, may also be 

enclosed in Express Mail International shipments. See 

Prohibitions and Restrictions under the Country Conditions 

for Mailing.

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments that are mailed to Anguilla.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: AI

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.) a

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 19 $125.50 38 $225.25

1 34.00 20 130.75 39 230.50

2 38.50 21 136.00 40 235.75

3 43.00 22 141.25 41 241.00

4 47.50 23 146.50 42 246.25

5 52.00 24 151.75 43 251.50

6 57.25 25 157.00 44 256.75

7 62.50 26 162.25 45 262.00

8 67.75 27 167.50 46 267.25

9 73.00 28 172.75 47 272.50

10 78.25 29 178.00 48 277.75

11 83.50 30 183.25 49 283.00

12 88.75 31 188.50 50 288.25

13 94.00 32 193.75 51 293.50

14 99.25 33 199.00 52 298.75

15 104.50 34 204.25 53 304.00

16 109.75 35 209.50 54 309.25

17 115.00 36 214.75 55 314.50

18 120.25 37 220.00

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers 

and documents. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Next to mailing label, 

endorse item as BUSINESS 

PAPERS. 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. An invoice must also be 

attached to the outside of all 

commercial shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 9 $50.50 17 $79.50

2 28.25 10 53.25 18 83.25

3 32.00 11 57.00 19 87.00

4 35.75 12 60.75 20 90.75

5 39.50 13 64.50 21 94.50

6 42.25 14 68.25 22 98.25

7 45.00 15 72.00

8 47.75 16 75.75

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

415 max. 7.40
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Antigua and Barbuda

(includes Redonda)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins except when sent in insured Priority Mail International 

parcels. 

Restrictions 

Fruits, nuts, dried, tinned, crystallized or otherwise preserved 

fruit must be accompanied by a certificate of origin issued 

by a competent authority and testifying that the articles 

originate from the U.S.A.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 9 $50.50 17 $79.50

2 28.25 10 53.25 18 83.25

3 32.00 11 57.00 19 87.00

4 35.75 12 60.75 20 90.75

5 39.50 13 64.50 21 94.50

6 42.25 14 68.25 22 98.25

7 45.00 15 72.00

8 47.75 16 75.75

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

60 max. 3.40
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Argentina

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious 

stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles except in insured 

Priority Mail International. 

Furs and skins of chinchillas and vicunas.

Radioactive materials.

Radio and television receivers, phonographs and combinations.

Ready-made clothes and fabrics unless they are typical family 

presents and have no commercial value. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Restrictions 

Bees, plants, seeds must be accompanied by a health 

certificate countersigned by the Argentine Consul. 

Observations 

1. Argentine customs legislation stipulates that in all cases the 

addressee must be present to authorize the opening, 

checking, and customs clearance of packages. To expedite 

the examination of such packages, the sender should write 

in a suitable place on the customs Declaration, the phrase 

“Peutetre Ouvert D’ Office” (May Be Opened Officially), 

followed by his signature. 

2. Each commercial shipment must be accompanied by a 

consular invoice in duplicate. These invoices must include a 

declaration signed by the seller or his representative reading: 

“I declare under oath that all the information given in this 

invoice is true and the prices indicated are those that 

actually have been paid (or will have to be paid). I also 

declare that no arrangements have been made that would 

make possible any alterations in these prices.” The following 

articles do not require consular invoices: 

a. Books, reviews, newspapers, printed papers and 

scientific and literary periodicals, on condition that no 

import duty is payable. 

b. New or used effects or articles imported for 

noncommercial purposes or not of a saleable nature or 

value, intended for personal use or consumption and 

which, by reason of their quantity or type, give no grounds 

for thinking that they are intended for sale, and which do 

not exceed the value above which import duty would 

have to be paid. 

c. Goods in transit for other countries. 

d. Samples without saleable value (unused). 

e. Brochures, posters, printed papers, diaries, almanacs, 

negatives, photographs, films and other miscellaneous 

publicity articles advertising foreign goods or concerns, 

which are marked to prohibit their free sale. 

f. Spare parts and accessories for supplying or repairing 

foreign ships or aircraft in Argentina, if these are 

considered indispensable for continuing the journey. 

g. Customs, properties and other belongings of visiting 

theatrical companies. 

h. Goods returned to Argentina after definitive or temporary 

export unless a return invoice was explicitly requested 

when authorization for temporary export was granted. 

i. Educational equipment or materials intended for schools 

or scientific research institutes, whether as purchases, 

gifts, loans or technical or financial aid, on condition that 

the Argentine Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Religion 

gives permission beforehand.

3. Used linen and clothing must be accompanied by a 

certificate of disinfection issued by a competent authority in 

the country of origin and countersigned by an Argentine 

consular service. In areas without an Argentine consular 

service, a disinfection certificate issued by the competent 

authorities is sufficient. The wrapper must be marked 

“Disinfection Certificate Enclosed.” 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

‘

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Argentina is $1,000 

or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$1,000 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $1,000 max. $9.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Argentina.

Reciprocal Service Name: Door to Door

Country Code: AR

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents. 

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS. 

Merchandise 

samples, microfilm, 

microfiche, 

magnetic disks and 

tapes for 

computers, 

brochures with 

technical 

information on 

merchandise, and 

industrial plans and 

drawings.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Armenia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Explosive, combustible, or toxic materials. 

Food that spoils easily. 

Narcotics and other dangerous substances. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Photosensitive materials. 

Postal items containing securities of any kind payable to the 

bearer; traveler’s cheques; platinum, gold or silver, whether 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewels; or other 

valuable articles.

Printed and typographic materials and reproductions of 

paintings harmful to the interest of the State and to the rights 

of its citizens; immoral articles. 

Radioactive materials. 

The dram (AMD) of the Republic of Armenia and foreign 

currencies. 

Weapons of all kinds, military ammunition, combat material, 

and uniforms. 

Restrictions 

None furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Armenia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: AM

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

375000 Yerevan

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $92.00 30 $155.75

1 32.50 16 96.25 31 160.00

2 36.75 17 100.50 32 164.25

3 41.00 18 104.75 33 168.50

4 45.25 19 109.00 34 172.75

5 49.50 20 113.25 35 177.00

6 53.75 21 117.50 36 181.25

7 58.00 22 121.75 37 185.50

8 62.25 23 126.00 38 189.75

9 66.50 24 130.25 39 194.00

10 70.75 25 134.50 40 198.25

11 75.00 26 138.75 41 202.50

12 79.25 27 143.00 42 206.75

13 83.50 28 147.25 43 211.00

14 87.75 29 151.50 44 215.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $875 max. $11.40
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Aruba

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver 

(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles, unless they are sent in registered 

First-Class Mail International. 

Copper, bronze, or nickel coins.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Importation of arms requires special permission. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Aruba.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: AW

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as 

DOCUMENTS WITHOUT 

COMMERCIAL VALUE.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $830 max. $11.40
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Ascension

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Available only for Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box.

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Australia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (except for jewelry items meeting the requirement 

in “Restrictions” below); precious stones (except when 

contained in jewelry items meeting the requirement in 

“Restrictions” below); and other valuable articles are 

prohibited.

Fruit cartons (used or new).

Goods bearing the name “Anzac.”

Goods produced wholly or partly in prisons or by convict labor.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Registered philatelic articles with fictitious addresses.

Seditious literature.

Silencers for firearms.

Used bedding.

Restrictions 

Jewelry is permitted only when sent as an insured parcel using 

Priority Mail International service. In addition, Australian 

Customs regulations prohibit importation of jewelry that is 

made with ivory or from endangered species, such as snake, 

elephant, or crocodile, that does not have an accompanying 

Import/Export Permit in relation to the Convention on 

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna 

and Flora (CITES).

Meat and other animal products; powdered or concentrated 

milk; and other dairy products requires permission to import 

from the Australian quarantine authorities. 

Permission of the Australian Director-General of Health is 

required to import medicines.

Observations 

Duty may be levied on catalogs, price lists, circulars, and all 

advertising introduced into Australia through the mail, 

regardless of the class of mail used.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 10

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Australia. 

2. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to Australia.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post

Country Code: AU

Areas Served: 

All except Lord Howe Island and the Australian Antarctic 

territories.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $113.25 30 $207.00

1 33.50 16 119.50 31 213.25

2 39.00 17 125.75 32 219.50

3 44.50 18 132.00 33 225.75

4 50.00 19 138.25 34 232.00

5 55.75 20 144.50 35 238.25

6 61.50 21 150.75 36 244.50

7 67.25 22 157.00 37 250.75

8 73.00 23 163.25 38 257.00

9 78.75 24 169.50 39 263.25

10 84.50 25 175.75 40 269.50

11 90.25 26 182.00 41 275.75

12 96.00 27 188.25 42 282.00

13 101.75 28 194.50 43 288.25

14 107.50 29 200.75 44 294.50

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business and 

commercial papers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

microfilm, 

microfiche, and 

computer data.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $27.50 23 $143.20 45 $260.90 

2 32.35 24 148.55 46 266.25 

3 37.20 25 153.90 47 271.60 

4 42.05 26 159.25 48 276.95 

5 46.90 27 164.60 49 282.30 

6 52.25 28 169.95 50 287.65 

7 57.60 29 175.30 51 293.00 

8 62.95 30 180.65 52 298.35 

9 68.30 31 186.00 53 303.70 

10 73.65 32 191.35 54 309.05 

11 79.00 33 196.70 55 314.40 

12 84.35 34 202.05 56 319.75 

13 89.70 35 207.40 57 325.10 

14 95.05 36 212.75 58 330.45 

15 100.40 37 218.10 59 335.80 

16 105.75 38 223.45 60 341.15 

17 111.10 39 228.80 61 346.50 

18 116.45 40 234.15 62 351.85 

19 121.80 41 239.50 63 357.20 

20 127.15 42 244.85 64 362.55 

21 132.50 43 250.20 65 367.90 

22 137.85 44 255.55 66 373.25 

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 3

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 3

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$55.00

5.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $3,644 max. $39.40
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Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Certain books and printed matter which are prohibited by order 

of the courts in Austria.

Foreign lottery tickets and publicity material relating thereto.

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Restrictions 

Articles made of precious metals (gold, silver or platinum) must 

be of the fineness required by the Austrian regulations.

Austrian coins, gold coins require permission of the Austrian 

National Bank. 

Meat and animal products; plants and parts of plants; fruit, 

onion and flower bulbs; and other root plants must be 

accompanied by a certificate of origin and plant-health 

certificate. Shipments containing processed meat products 

(salami, tinned meats, etc.) up to a weight of 3 kg. (6 lbs., 9 

oz.) when sent to private persons are exempt from this 

requirement. 

Medicines intended for personal use are permitted only under 

an import license.

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

3. Gifts shipments are exempt from charges and fees provided 

the value of the shipment does not exceed 29 euros; they 

may not contain more than 40 cigarettes or 10 cigars or 50 

grams of tobacco, or more than 50 grams of a selection of 

these products. Gift shipments should be clearly marked 

GESCHENKSENDUNG on the customs declaration.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration.

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited.

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Austria.

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: AT

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Azerbaijan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles for smoking opium and hashish.

Explosives.

Films containing technology on the manufacture of narcotics, 

psychotropic or toxic substances, explosives, or arms or 

ammunitions.

Films promoting immorality, violence, or terror.

Firearms, ammunition, cutting and stabbing arms, and other 

articles designed for attack or defense (knuckledusters, 

stiletto blades, balls of paralyzing fluid, etc.), explosives, war 

materiel.

Narcotics and psychotropic substances; articles for their use.

Printed matter (books, newspapers, pictures and other 

products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts, 

and plans) promoting immorality, violence, or terror.

Radioactive materials.

Rare plants listed in the Red Book of the Republic of 

Azerbaijan, antlers, and horns of the species Cervidae.

Restrictions 

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or 

registered First-Class Mail International items, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

Biological and veterinary products used in veterinary medicine 

and raw materials of animal or plant origin can be imported 

with authorization from the competent veterinary bodies and 

State bodies in charge of plant quarantine.

Hunting weapons and ammunition for them require prior 

authority of the Ministry of the Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.

Medicaments and vitamin preparations require authorization 

from the Ministry of Health of Republic of Azerbaijan.

Radio-electronic media and high-frequency apparatus require 

prior authority by the Ministry of Posts and 

Telecommunications of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Seeds, plants, root tubers, bulk and other plant parts, fruits, 

legumes, and fresh vegetables must have prior authorization 

by the relevant State body in charge of plant quarantine in 

Azerbaijan.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 20 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 68 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Azerbaijan.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: AZ

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location:

370000 Baku

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,915 max. $32.40
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Bahamas

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Obscene or indecent articles, books, pictures, printed matter.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Skimmed milk in tins.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bahamas.

Reciprocal Service Name: High Speed Mail (EMS)

Country Code: BS

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 8 $67.75 16 $109.75

1 34.00 9 73.00 17 115.00

2 38.50 10 78.25 18 120.25

3 43.00 11 83.50 19 125.50

4 47.50 12 88.75 20 130.75

5 52.00 13 94.00 21 136.00

6 57.25 14 99.25 22 141.25

7 62.50 15 104.50

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Freeport

Nassau

Paradise Island

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 9 $50.50 17 $79.50

2 28.25 10 53.25 18 83.25

3 32.00 11 57.00 19 87.00

4 35.75 12 60.75 20 90.75

5 39.50 13 64.50 21 94.50

6 42.25 14 68.25 22 98.25

7 45.00 15 72.00

8 47.75 16 75.75

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,458 max. $17.40

* Note: Insurance for parcels addressed to locations other 

than Nassau or Freeport is limited to $560 max. (fee: $8.40).
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Bahrain

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition.

Cultured, imitation, artificial, or bleached pearls.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bahrain.

Reciprocal Service Name: Barid/Mumtaz Post 

Country Code: BH

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $111.50 30 $197.75

1 35.00 16 117.25 31 203.50

2 39.75 17 123.00 32 209.25

3 44.50 18 128.75 33 215.00

4 49.25 19 134.50 34 220.75

5 54.00 20 140.25 35 226.50

6 59.75 21 146.00 36 232.25

7 65.50 22 151.75 37 238.00

8 71.25 23 157.50 38 243.75

9 77.00 24 163.25 39 249.50

10 82.75 25 169.00 40 255.25

11 88.50 26 174.75 41 261.00

12 94.25 27 180.50 42 266.75

13 100.00 28 186.25 43 272.50

14 105.75 29 192.00 44 278.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

documents, 

business letters, 

non-negotiable 

instruments, 

computer printouts, 

cancelled checks, 

periodicals, and 

newspapers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Identify contents completely 

and state whether import license, if 

required, is attached.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Bangladesh

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

American cotton.

Arms, ammunition.

Coffee plants, coffee seeds and coffee beans.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; gold, 

silver, platinum, manufactured or not; securities payable to 

bearer; precious stones; and other valuable articles. 

Hemp. 

Obscene books, pamphlets, papers, drawings, paintings, 

figures, or articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Piece goods ordinarily sold by the yard or by the piece 

manufactured outside of Bangladesh and not stamped to 

indicate the length in meters, yards, or fractions thereof.

Quinine, colored pink. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bangladesh.

Reciprocal Service Name: Guaranteed Express Post 

(GEP) Service

Country Code: BD

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $105.50 30 $191.75

1 32.50 16 111.25 31 197.50

2 37.00 17 117.00 32 203.25

3 41.50 18 122.75 33 209.00

4 46.00 19 128.50 34 214.75

5 50.50 20 134.25 35 220.50

6 55.75 21 140.00 36 226.25

7 61.00 22 145.75 37 232.00

8 66.25 23 151.50 38 237.75

9 71.50 24 157.25 39 243.50

10 76.75 25 163.00 40 249.25

11 82.50 26 168.75 41 254.75

12 88.25 27 174.50 42 260.25

13 94.00 28 180.25 43 265.75

14 99.75 29 186.00 44 271.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Personal 

correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

City Postal Zone 

Barisal 

Bogra 

Chittagong 4000, 4100, 4202, 4204–4216, 4218, 4220, 

and 4221

Comilla 

Dhaka 1000, 1100, 1203–1219, 1221, 1222, and 1225

Dinajpur 

Faridpur 

Hobigoni 

Jamalpur 

Jessore 

Khulna 9000, 9100, and 9201–9207 

Kushtia 

Mymensingh 

Noakhali 

Pabna 

Rajshahi 6000, 6100, and 6201–6206 

Rangpur 

Sylhet 

Tangail 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Barbados

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Barbados.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service

Country Code: BB

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents.

No forms required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

238 max. 5.40
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Belarus

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Alcoholic liquids. 

All arms and ammunition and parts and accessories thereof. 

Currencies of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian 

Federation. 

Explosive or combustible substances or other dangerous 

matter. 

Metallized yarn made with or made of gold thread; ornamental 

trimming or woven fabric made with or made of gold thread. 

Opium and other substances containing narcotics. 

Perishable food products. 

Perishable infectious substances. 

Perishable noninfectious substances. 

Photographic and cinematographic films, undeveloped 

photographic plates, photographic paper. 

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the 

printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts, and plans 

containing information that may be harmful to the political 

and economic interests of the country and to the health and 

morality of its citizens. 

Radioactive materials. 

The government of Belarus has instituted a temporary ban 

against the importation of all animal products that are for 

human and animal consumption. This includes meats, 

poultry, milk and dairy products, feeds, and other animal 

byproducts. 

Tobacco and manufactured tobacco products. 

Restrictions 

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or 

registered First-Class Mail International items, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

Cancelled and uncancelled stamps may be sent as part of a 

prescribed philatelic exchange. 

Coins, bank notes, currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry, 

and other valuable articles are admitted only in insured 

Priority Mail International parcels. Importation of foreign 

currency is limited to a maximum equivalent of 200 USD. 

Medicaments and vitamin preparations require authorization 

issued by the Public Health of Belarus. 

Veterinary preparations, biological materials, and collectors’ 

items of animal origin require written authorization issued by 

the State Veterinary Inspectorate of the Ministry of 

Agriculture and Foods in Belarus. 

Observations 

Depending on the nature and origin, many articles are regulated 

and admitted only on presentation of permission from the 

authorized bodies in Belarus.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Belarus. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: BY

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $92.00 30 $155.75

1 32.50 16 96.25 31 160.00

2 36.75 17 100.50 32 164.25

3 41.00 18 104.75 33 168.50

4 45.25 19 109.00 34 172.75

5 49.50 20 113.25 35 177.00

6 53.75 21 117.50 36 181.25

7 58.00 22 121.75 37 185.50

8 62.25 23 126.00 38 189.75

9 66.50 24 130.25 39 194.00

10 70.75 25 134.50 40 198.25

11 75.00 26 138.75 41 202.50

12 79.25 27 143.00 42 206.75

13 83.50 28 147.25 43 211.00

14 87.75 29 151.50 44 215.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 23 $107.50 45 $190.00

2 28.75 24 111.25 46 193.75

3 32.50 25 115.00 47 197.50

4 36.25 26 118.75 48 201.25

5 40.00 27 122.50 49 205.00

6 43.75 28 126.25 50 208.75

7 47.50 29 130.00 51 212.50

8 51.25 30 133.75 52 216.25

9 55.00 31 137.50 53 220.00

10 58.75 32 141.25 54 223.75

11 62.50 33 145.00 55 227.50

12 66.25 34 148.75 56 231.25

13 70.00 35 152.50 57 235.00

14 73.75 36 156.25 58 238.75

15 77.50 37 160.00 59 242.50

16 81.25 38 163.75 60 246.25

17 85.00 39 167.50 61 250.00

18 88.75 40 171.25 62 253.75

19 92.50 41 175.00 63 257.50

20 96.25 42 178.75 64 261.25

21 100.00 43 182.50 65 265.00

22 103.75 44 186.25 66 268.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,312 max. $16.40
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Belgium

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Bronze, copper, and nickel coins not legal tender in Belgium, 

unless imported for collections. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. Priority Mail International parcels must have a street 

address. Delivery cannot be made to post office boxes. A 

local telephone number for the addressee should be 

provided. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

3. Import permits or licenses are required for many types of 

goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 

are held. 

4. Gift shipments for private individuals for their personal use 

are exempt from the license requirement provided the value 

of the shipment does not exceed 74 euros. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Belgium. 

4. Express Mail International shipments must have a street 

address. Post office box addresses cannot be used. A local 

telephone number for addressee should be provided if 

possible. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost

Country Code: BE

Areas Served: All

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers 

and documents, 

and clearances 

between financial 

institutions. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS. 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

computer data 

including computer 

cards, magnetic 

tape, microfilm, and 

microfiche. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. 

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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. 
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Equivalent in Dutch or German

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Belize - Cape Verde Belize

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition. 

Coins; platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles; coins; or bullion are permitted if 

clearly intended for purposes of ornament. 

Saccharine and similar substances and articles containing 

them. 

Tobacco packed with other merchandise; tobacco sweetened 

with leaves of other plants. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Belize.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Belize

(Note: Service is available to Belize but not from it.) 

Country Code: BZ

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Ambergris Caye 

Belize City 

Belmopan 

Corozal 

Dangriga 

Orange Walk 

Punta Gorda 

San Ignacio 

San Pedro 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,600 max. $18.40
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Benin

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition. 

Coins; banknotes; paper money; traveler’s checks; gold, 

platinum, silver, (manufactured or not); precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles; 

Gold and gold articles.

Gramophone records.

Medals and coins; machinery used for minting coins.

Mineral waters.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials

Saccharine.

Uncut diamonds.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable 

articles must be registered. 

2. Postal authorities of Benin collect domestic postage from 

addressees for inbound shipments. 

3. Parcel service is limited to the following offices: 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Benin is $2,000 or a 

lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Abomey Cotonou Ouidah 

Abomey-Calavi Cove Parahoue

Adjohon Dassa-Zoume Parakou

Allada Djougou Pobe 

Athieme Grand-Popo Porto-Novo 

Attogon Kandi Sakete 

Bimbereke Natitingou Savalou 

Bohicon Nikki Save

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,000 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,000 max. $19.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Benin. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Postexpres Benin - EMS

Country Code: BJ

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Bohicon 

Cotonou 

Natitingou 

Parakou 

Porto-Novo

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Bermuda

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Bermuda

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bermuda.

Reciprocal Service Name: International Data Express

Country Code: BM

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence 

and commerical 

papers and 

documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

440 max. 7.40
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Bhutan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bhutan.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service

Country Code: BT

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Gelephu 

Jongkhar 

Phuntsholing 

Samdrup 

Thimphu

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Acknowledgement due.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$22 max. $2.50
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Bolivia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Priority Mail International parcel service is 

suspended due to lack of available air 

transportation. This suspension of service does not

affect the Priority Mail International Flat Rate 

Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box or other 

international mail categories currently available.

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition. 

Articles that violate the Bolivian trademark laws. 

Books, pamphlets or other printed matter, paintings and 

illustrations, figures and objects of an obscene or immoral 

nature. 

Coins; banknotes; paper money; traveler’s checks; gold, 

platinum, silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Counterfeit or illegal currency; advertisements imitating 

currency or postage stamps, except for philatelic or 

numismatic catalogs. 

Gambling devices. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Pocket lighters. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tobacco in any form, cigarettes or cigarette papers or 

packaging. 

Restrictions 

Pharmaceutical and medicinal products must be approved by 

the Bolivian health authorities. Senders should ascertain 

from the addressees in advance of mailing whether the 

medicine they desire to send will be admitted. 

Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of 

disinfection issued by a competent authority (for example: 

Local Board of Health), or must be by a firm with facilities for 

disinfecting the articles involved. Senders must endorse the 

wrapper of shipments containing used clothing to show that 

a certificate of disinfection is enclosed. 

Observations 

1. A commercial invoice signed by a Bolivian consulate is 

required for shipments exceeding U.S. $100 in value. The 

invoice must be in the form prescribed by the Bolivian 

consular regulations. If senders are not familiar with the 

requirements, they should be advised to consult one of the 

Bolivian consulates located in principal cities of the United 

States. Information may also be obtained from the American 

Republics Division, Bureau of International Commerce, 

Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230, or any 

field office of the Department. No invoices are required for 

shipments of lesser value. 

2. Import permit is required when the value of a shipment 

exceeds U.S. $500. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bolivia.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service

Country Code: BO

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Available only for Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box.

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Enclose a commercial 

invoice in each item.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Bosnia-Herzegovina

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

The government of Bosnia-Herzegovina has instituted a 

temporary prohibition against mailing meats and meat 

products and milk and dairy products to BosniaHerzegovina.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

No list furnished.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS

Country Code: BA

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Enclose a commercial 

invoice in each item.

City Postal Code

Banja Luka 

Bihac 

Brcko 

Doboj 

Gorazde 

Mostar 

Prijedor 

Sarajevo 

Tuzla 

Zenica 

78000 

77000 

76000 

74000 

73000 

88000 

79000 

71000 

75000 

72000 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Botswana

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Butane gas cigarette lighters. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of 

mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are 

mailed to Botswana. 

Honey and preparations of honey including royal jelly, 

preserves sweetened with honey, and flypaper. 

Prison-made goods. 

Used clothing for sale; used boots and shoes. 

Restrictions 

None

Observations 

1. Import licenses are required for many kinds of goods and 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

that the necessary documents are held. 

2. Import licenses are not required for bona fide gift shipments 

not exceeding 11 pounds. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Botswana.

Reciprocal Service Name: International Expedited 

Mail

Country Code: BW

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include an invoice with all 

commercial shipments.

(Note: Service is available to Botswana but not from it.)

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: Personal Delivery.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

73 max. 3.40
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Brazil

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Banknotes; currency notes; paper money; securities payable to 

bearer; and traveler’s checks. 

Coins; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and 

silver; precious stones; jewels; expensive jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Commercial samples that promote tobacco products or 

smoking-related merchandise. 

Commercial shipments that contain cigarettes, cigarillos, 

cigars, loose and packaged tobacco, pipes, and other 

smoking devices. 

Medicines whose formulas are not listed in the official 

pharmacopeias or not licensed by the Brazilian Department 

of Public Health. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Poniards, stilettos, poniard blades; canes, umbrellas, or any 

other articles containing swords, daggers, or guns; 

handcuffs, and blackjacks. 

Primary educational books not written in Portuguese. 

Radioactive materials. 

Regulation arms and munitions of Brazil and parts. Air guns. 

Reducing tubes and silencers for firearms. 

Salted or smoked meat, and other foodstuffs of animal origin. 

Seeds and seedlings of coffee, shrubs. 

Used consumer goods (See Observation #5 for exception). 

Restrictions 

Medicines must be accompanied by a prescription from the 

attendant Brazilian doctor. This prescription should be on a 

chemist’s form, bearing the name, private address or office 

of the doctor, his registration number with the Brazil National 

Medical Council and a Portuguese translation of the 

instructions, as necessary. Postal packages containing 

medicaments and not satisfying the above-mentioned 

conditions will be returned to the senders or, if abandoned, 

treated as undeliverable items. 

Postage stamps are admitted only in registered shipments. 

Saccharine and other artificial sweeteners for artificial 

beverages require permission from the Brazilian Department 

of Public Health for importation.

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Import licenses are required for many kinds of goods and 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

that the necessary documents are held. 

3. Imports are allowed by mail, including mail order catalog 

shipments, up to a value of U.S. $500 (U.S. $1000 for 

computer software) without the requirement of an import 

license provided the item is not for resale. Shipments valued 

at no more than U.S. $50 are duty free and are delivered to 

the addressee; shipments above U.S. $50 can be picked up 

at the post office upon payment of import duties. Imports 

that are prohibited or subject to special regulations must 

comply with applicable Brazilian government provisions. 

Identical shipments from the same source to the same 

person or address in Brazil within a 90 day period are 

considered part of the same shipment and may be subject to 

confiscation. Other merchandise that usually enters duty free 

includes items such as newspapers, maps, books, and 

magazines. 

4. Shipments for which an import permit has not been issued 

are considered contraband and confiscated. 

5. Used consumer goods may only be sent to charitable 

organizations that are recognized by the Brazilian 

government as being entities which serve the public interest. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Brazil. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Serca

Country Code: BR

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise, 

merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

documents, 

computer data, and 

all articles subject 

to customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include an invoice with all 

commercial shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,915 max. $32.40
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British Virgin Islands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Currency is not admitted in registered items.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

None

Observations 

1. The U.S. Virgin Islands are a United States overseas 

possession comprised of the islands of Saint Thomas, 

Saint Croix, and Saint John. Mailpieces destined for any of 

those islands are subject to domestic postage rates, mail 

classification definitions, preparation requirements, weight 

and size limits, ZIP Code specifications, markings and 

endorsements, and other mailing conditions that are 

referenced in Mailing Standards of the United States Postal 

Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). 

2. The British Virgin Islands are a foreign destination comprised 

of the islands of Anegada, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Peter 

Island, and Virgin Gorda. Mailpieces destined for any of 

those islands are subject to international postage rates, mail 

classification definitions, preparation requirements, weight 

and size limits, addressing standards, customs form 

requirements, and other country specific conditions for 

mailing that are referenced in the International Mail Manual

(IMM).

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 max. 7.40
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Brunei Darussalam

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Books, magazines, religious materials, cassettes, and video 

tape are subject to clearance from the Controller of 

Publications or the Religious Affairs Department. 

Observations 

A license must be obtained from the Director of Medical 

Services for the importation of medicines, drugs, and 

insecticides, whether consigned to commercial firms or 

private individuals. 

A license must be obtained from the Director of Agriculture for 

the importation of agricultural and veterinary products. The 

importation of plants, seeds, etc. are subject to permit 

issued in advance by the Department of Agriculture. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Brunei Darussalam.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: BN

Areas Served: 

The following locations are served: 

Bandar Seri Begawan 

Kuala Belait 

Muara 

Seria 

Tutong 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include two copies of a 

commercial invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Bulgaria

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition; explosive, flammable, or other 

hazardous materials.

Articles of food and foodstuffs in hermetically sealed containers 

unless the contents are visible. 

Bulgarian currency except with the permission of the Ministry of 

Finance of Bulgaria. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s cheques; platinum, gold, and silver, whether 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewels; or other 

valuable articles in uninsured parcels.

Gift shipments mailed by commercial firms. 

“Musical” cards (cards that play a sound recording when 

opened). 

Narcotics, psychotropic substances, anesthetics, or toxic 

materials.

Obscene or immoral articles.

Printed matter, photographs, films, sound recordings, 

manuscripts, drawings, musical notes, and similar articles, 

except single copies for the personal use of the addressees 

and not contrary to Bulgarian laws and customs. 

Radioactive materials. 

Religious materials connected with prohibited or unregistered 

sects or organizations.

Samples of merchandise. 

Used clothing, footwear, and bed coverings. 

Restrictions 

Import licenses are required for all commercial shipments, and 

for gift shipments if the customs duty thereon exceeds 100 

leva. 

Medicines must be approved by the Bulgarian Ministry of 

Health. 

Postage stamps may only be exchanged between philatelists 

through the intermediary of the Postal Philatelic Service of 

Bulgaria. The articles must be addressed to that service, 

which delivers them to the addressees. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Bulgaria.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: BG

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: Licno.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,115 max. $14.40
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Burkina Faso

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities 

payable to the bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured 

or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles 

may only be sent in registered shipments. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable articles 

must be registered. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice is required for merchandise or 

merchandise samples valued at more than 5,000 F CFA 

(U.S. $16). 

2. Detailed customs invoices of Burkina Faso are required for 

Express Mail International items valued at more than 50,000 

F CFA (U.S. $166). 

3. Perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables and all 

drugs, are prohibited in Express Mail International 

shipments. 

4. Merchandise will not be delivered to the addressee. The 

addressee must pick it up at the post office. 

5. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Burkina Faso. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Burkina Express Post 

International 

Country Code: BF

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Bobo-Dioulasso 

Ouagadougou

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50 67 408.50

20 138.25 44 276.25 68 414.25

21 144.00 45 282.00 69 420.00

22 149.75 46 287.75 70 425.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $969 max. $12.40
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Burma

(Myanmar)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

All goods manufactured outside Her Majesty’s dominions and 

bearing the British Royal Arms or imitations thereof; or 

bearing as a mark or label a portrait of any member of the 

Royal Family of England. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); 

precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Imitation and toy pistols and revolvers. 

Money, gold or silver (in bullion) exceeding L5 in value, except 

coins obviously intended as ornaments. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Hypodermic syringes or needles may only be imported on 

behalf of the Government or addressed to practicing 

physicians. 

Noninflammable or safety films must be contained in a strong 

metal box packed in a solid wooden or thick cardboard 

receptacle, labeled very clearly in red “Contains only 

noninflammable films” on the outside of each package. 

Wireless telegraph equipment, and transceivers and receivers, 

require a permit from the Director General of Posts and 

Telegraphs; receivers alone may be imported upon 

application to the customs authorities. 

Observations 

1. The following may not be sent as merchandise at the FirstClass Mail International price if they are liable to customs 

duty: Works of art (including photographs), printed forms, 

account books, manuscript books, labels, advertising matter 

(except trade catalogs and circulars), picture books, 

almanacs, maps, old paper, and old newspapers serving as 

packing paper. 

2. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses to take 

delivery of shipments, including those sent as gifts. It is 

recommended that senders inform the addressees of the 

contents of shipment prior to mailing, so that they may apply 

for the necessary import license.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 9 $64.50 17 $106.50

2 30.75 10 69.75 18 111.75

3 35.00 11 75.00 19 117.00

4 39.25 12 80.25 20 122.25

5 43.50 13 85.50 21 127.50

6 48.75 14 90.75 22 132.75

7 54.00 15 96.00

8 59.25 16 101.25

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Burundi

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; currency notes; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels; 

expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Restrictions 

Addressees in Burundi are required to obtain special 

permission to receive arms, medicines, saccharine and 

distilling apparatus. 

Banknotes; securities payable to bearer; and traveler’s checks, 

up to a total of 50 Burundi francs; are admitted in registered 

shipments. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Burundi

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Burundi.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Datapost

Country Code: BI

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: Bujumbura.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings Cambodia

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Cambodia

(Kampuchea)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewels; expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

None

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Cambodia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: KH

Areas Served: Only to addresses in Phnom Penh

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Cameroon International Mail Manual

344 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Cameroon

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; gold; jewelry; platinum; precious stones; and silver.

Radioactive materials.

Used clothing.

Restrictions 

Banknotes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer 

may be sent only in registered shipments. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Cameroon.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Courrier Service 

Express

Country Code: CM

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Bafoussam 

Bamenda 

Douala 

Garoua 

Maroua 

Ngaoundere 

Yaounde

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Commercial shipments must 

be accompanied by two copies of 

the invoice.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Canada

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

An issue of a publication in whic h more than 5 percent of its 

total advertising space is primarily directed to a Canadian 

market and which indicates: 

a. Specifically where goods or services may be obtained in 

Canada, or 

b. Specific items or conditions relating to the sale or 

provision of goods or services in Canada. 

All alcoholic beverages including wines, etc. 

An issue of a publication that contains an advertisement 

primarily directed to a Canadian market is a prohibited 

import if that advertisement does not appear in identical 

form in all editions of the issue distributed in the country of 

origin. 

Articles so marked as to create the false impression that they 

were made in Canada, Great Britain or any other British 

country. 

Commercial tags of metal.

Firearms, except as follows: Firearms may be mailed to Canada 

provided that they meet the requirements in DMM 601.11.1, 

601.11.2, 601.11.3, and 601.11.6 and that the importer has 

the required documentation. Customers must visit http://

cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5044-eng.html prior to 

mailing for Canadian import requirements. 

Gold bullion, gold dust, and nonmanufactured precious metals. 

Non-refillable lighters or any other lighter that contains fuel. 

New lighters with no fuel may be sent. 

Oleomargarine and other butter substitutes, including altered or 

renovated butter. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Plumage and skins of wild birds. 

Prison-made goods being sold or intended for sale by a person 

or firm. 

Radioactive materials. 

Replica or inert munitions, as well as other devices that 

simulate explosive devices or munitions, including replica or 

inert grenades or other simulated military munitions, whether 

or not such items are for display purposes.

Reprints of Canadian or British works copyrighted in Canada. 

Reproductions of Canadian postage stamps unless printed in 

publications in black and white only and with a defacing line 

drawn across each reproduction. 

Shipments bearing caution labels indicating the contents are 

flammable. 

Smoke-making devices for motor vehicles and boats. 

Used or secondhand hives or bee supplies. 

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or 

not; jewelry; and other valuable articles may be sent only in 

registered items. 

Exceptions: 

Coins sent to or from collectors or dealers may be mailed in 

ordinary (uninsured) parcels. 

Drugs and medicines must comply with Canadian law. 

Eggs for hatching must be packed in new, clean containers and 

accompanied by a certificate issued by a veterinarian of the 

U.S. Department of Agriculture, or one issued by a State 

veterinarian and endorsed by a veterinarian of that Bureau, 

stating that to the best of his or her knowledge the eggs 

come from a flock that is free from Newcastle disease, fowl 

pest, or fowl typhoid. See 135.3 for method of packing. 

Meat and meat food products must be accompanied by an 

export certificate issued by the U.S. Department of 

Agriculture and labeled in accordance with Canadian 

regulations. Exception to these requirements are: 

(1) bona fide sample shipments weighing less than 10 kg; 

(2) meat products addressed to a government department or 

agency; 

(3) meat products intended for personal consumption when 

they enter Canada in the possession of the importer.

Precious stones, set or not set; all items used as dress 

ornaments and coming under the term “jewelry” including 

articles of gold or other precious metal for personal use such 

as cigarette holders, cases, powder cases, card cases, 

opera glasses, fountain pens, watches, etc., are permitted in 

insured parcels provided the articles have value not over $5 

U.S. A parcel containing a number of such articles valued at 

$5 or less may be insured for the total value of the contents 

up to a maximum of $200. 

Veterinary biological products including serums and vaccines 

must be accompanied by a permit issued by the Veterinary 

Director General, Ministry of Agriculture of Canada. 

Observations 

1. Banknotes valued at $100 or more must be put up in a 

compact package and securely tied with strong twine before 

wrapping. The wrapper must be linen or other strong, woven 

material, linen lined paper, or two thicknesses of strong kraft 

paper. After wrapping, the package must be again securely 

tied or stitched and sealed at the points of closing. 

2. The name of the Canadian province in which the office of 

destination is located must appear as part of the address. 

3. The following must not be accepted for insurance: 

Bees, postage stamps (canceled and uncanceled) and 

albums in which they are mounted, and parcels addressed 

to CFPOs.

4. Canadian Forces Mail (CFPO) is processed through 

Canadian military post offices and must be addressed in the 

following manner: 

a. NUMBER, RANK, NAME UNIT 

b. CFPO (NUMBER) 

c. BELLEVILLE ON K0K 3R0 

d. CANADA 

Maximum weight limits for mail addressed to members of 

the Canadian Forces based outside of Canada (CFPO) is 

22 pounds. Parcels for CFPO addresses may not be insured. 

Direct sacks of printed matter (M-bags) are not permitted for 

CFPO addresses. 

5. A letter fully prepaid and bearing the same address as that of 

a parcel may be tied or otherwise securely attached to the 

outside of the parcel. Stamps to cover postage on the parcel 

must be affixed to the wrapper of the parcel. Stamps to pay 

postage on the letter must be affixed to the envelope 

thereof. 

6. Certain types of merchandise must be marked to show 

country of origin in the manner prescribed by the Canadian 

customs regulations. 

7. Goods valued under 20 Canadian dollars are duty and 

excise tax exempt. Goods over 20 Canadian dollars will be 

subject to the applicable duties and excise taxes. Gift 

shipments received by mail that are valued under 

60 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt. 

8. For all casual and commercial items valued under 1,600 

Canadian dollars, Canada Post will collect the assessed 

duties and excise taxes and a handling fee of 5 Canadian 

dollars from the addressee. For Express Mail International 

items, the handling fee is 8 Canadian dollars. All commercial 

mail items over 1,600 Canadian dollars will be held by 

Canada Customs and Excise until proper invoice and 

accounting documentation is provided by the addressee. 
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9. The Canada Customs Invoice can be obtained from 

stationery, office supply, or printing companies. If mailers are 

unable to obtain the Canada Customs Invoice locally, they 

should visit the following Web site: www.canadapost.ca. In 

addition, commercial invoices are acceptable provided that 

each invoice has the required information for customs 

purposes. 

10.Information on Canadian customs regulations may be 

obtained from the Office of International Marketing/223, 

Bureau of International Commerce, Department of 

Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, or any field office of 

that Department. 

11.Obtaining post code information:

a. Information on Canadian post code directories can be 

obtained from: 

NATIONAL PHILATELIC CENTER

CANADA POST CORPORATION 

STATION 1 

ANTIGONISH NS B2G 2R8 

Telephone: 1-800-565-4362 

Fax: 1-902-863-6796

b. To obtain Canadian post codes for specific addresses, 

call the General Information line at 1-416-979-8822 or 

access the Canada Post Corporation web site on the 

Internet at http://www.canadapost.ca.

12.Pursuant to the Canada Customs Act and a need to 

heighten border security, Canada will deny entry of all postal 

items (except postcards) that do not bear complete sender 

and addressee information in roman letters and arabic 

numerals.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 1

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $33.95 24 $144.25 48 $230.25

1 53.50 25 148.00 49 233.50

2 57.75 26 151.75 50 236.75

3 62.00 27 155.50 51 239.50

4 66.25 28 159.25 52 242.25

5 70.50 29 163.00 53 245.00

6 74.75 30 166.75 54 247.75

7 79.00 31 170.50 55 250.50

8 83.25 32 174.25 56 253.25

9 87.50 33 178.00 57 256.00

10 91.75 34 181.75 58 258.75

11 95.50 35 185.50 59 261.50

12 99.25 36 189.25 60 264.25

13 103.00 37 193.00 61 267.00

14 106.75 38 196.75 62 269.75

15 110.50 39 200.50 63 272.50

16 114.25 40 204.25 64 275.25

17 118.00 41 207.50 65 278.00

18 121.75 42 210.75 66 280.75

19 125.50 43 214.00 67 283.50

20 129.25 44 217.25 68 286.25

21 133.00 45 220.50 69 289.00

22 136.75 46 223.75 70 291.75

23 140.50 47 227.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 1

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Gift shipments (non-commercial parcels) require a sales 

receipt, invoice or other documentation to support the 

declared value. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Canada. 

3. Express Mail shipments may have a street address or a post 

office box address. A local telephone number for the 

addressee MUST be provided for shipments addressed to a 

post office box address. A local telephone number for the 

addressee should be provided if possible for shipments to a 

street address. 

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal 

service.

Country Code: CA

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 1

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $11.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $26.95; Large – $33.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 79 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $26.95 24 $112.00 48 $196.00

1 31.50 25 115.50 49 199.50

2 35.00 26 119.00 50 203.00

3 38.50 27 122.50 51 206.50

4 42.00 28 126.00 52 210.00

5 45.50 29 129.50 53 213.50

6 49.00 30 133.00 54 217.00

7 52.50 31 136.50 55 220.50

8 56.00 32 140.00 56 224.00

9 59.50 33 143.50 57 227.50

10 63.00 34 147.00 58 231.00

11 66.50 35 150.50 59 234.50

12 70.00 36 154.00 60 238.00

13 73.50 37 157.50 61 241.50

14 77.00 38 161.00 62 245.00

15 80.50 39 164.50 63 248.50

16 84.00 40 168.00 64 252.00

17 87.50 41 171.50 65 255.50

18 91.00 42 175.00 66 259.00

19 94.50 43 178.50

20 98.00 44 182.00

21 101.50 45 185.50

22 105.00 46 189.00

23 108.50 47 192.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $26.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and commercial 

documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples and gift 

shipments (noncommercial 

parcels). 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. 

Merchandise 

(commercial 

shipments) and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $20.00 23 $58.50 45 $97.00

2 21.75 24 60.25 46 98.75

3 23.50 25 62.00 47 100.50

4 25.25 26 63.75 48 102.25

5 27.00 27 65.50 49 104.00

6 28.75 28 67.25 50 105.75

7 30.50 29 69.00 51 107.50

8 32.25 30 70.75 52 109.25

9 34.00 31 72.50 53 111.00

10 35.75 32 74.25 54 112.75

11 37.50 33 76.00 55 114.50

12 39.25 34 77.75 56 116.25

13 41.00 35 79.50 57 118.00

14 42.75 36 81.25 58 119.75

15 44.50 37 83.00 59 121.50

16 46.25 38 84.75 60 123.25

17 48.00 39 86.50 61 125.00

18 49.75 40 88.25 62 126.75

19 51.50 41 90.00 63 128.50

20 53.25 42 91.75 64 130.25

21 55.00 43 93.50 65 132.00

22 56.75 44 95.25 66 133.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs. 

Exception: 22 lbs. to Canadian Forces (CFPOs).

See Observation 4.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 1

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.75

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 1

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.75 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.00

3 1.25

3.5 1.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.03 12 $3.83 44 $11.67

2 1.29 16 4.81 48 12.65

3 1.55 20 5.79 52 13.63

4 1.81 24 6.77 56 14.61

5 2.07 28 7.75 60 15.59

6 2.33 32 8.73 64 16.57

7 2.59 36 9.71

8 2.85 40 10.69

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.23 12 $4.03 44 $11.87

2 1.49 16 5.01 48 12.85

3 1.75 20 5.99 52 13.83

4 2.01 24 6.97 56 14.81

5 2.27 28 7.95 60 15.79

6 2.53 32 8.93 64 16.77

7 2.79 36 9.91

8 3.05 40 10.89

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$26.95

2.45

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $1.75

100 2.25

200 2.75

300 4.70

400 5.70

500 6.70

600 7.70

675 max. 8.70
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Cape Verde

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry 

and other valuable articles. 

Medicines and pharmaceutical drugs unless authorized by the 

Ministry of Health. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Fresh and frozen fruit; fats and vegetable oils, except olive oil; 

tinned meat; fish and preserved fish; and salt require 

authorization by the Cape Verde Secretary of State for 

Commerce. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Cape Verde is 

$1,000 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$1,000 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $1,000 max. $9.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Cape Verde. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: CV

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.A commercial invoice must 

be included.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Cayman Islands - Ecuador Cayman Islands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Same as Jamaica. 

Restrictions 

Same as Jamaica. 

Observations 

Many types of merchandise require an import permit, which the 

addressee must obtain. 

Senders must be assured that the addressee has such a permit 

or can obtain one if needed. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Mailers must address Express Mail International shipments 

to a post office box. There is no house delivery of Express 

Mail International. To facilitate delivery, mailers should 

include the telephone number of the addressee on the 

address label. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Cayman Islands. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service

Country Code: KY

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Central African Republic

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Central African Republic

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition. 

Coins; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s 

checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, 

and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable 

articles. 

Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to 

the countries of Equatorial Africa. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Preserved fish, vegetables and plums not clearly marked with 

the country of origin or contained in tins of more than 1 kg. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Medical or pharmaceutical products, may only be addressed to 

licensed pharmacists. 

Tobacco products are admitted provided the import duties and 

taxes are paid. The immediate container (box, case or 

cigarette package) must be marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale 

in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Postal authorities of Central African Rep. collect domestic 

postage from addressees for inbound shipments.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Central African Republic. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Express Poste 

Internationale (EPI) 

Country Code: CF

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

Bangui

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Chad

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to 

the countries of Equatorial Africa. 

Perishable infectious biological substances 

Preserved fish, vegetables and plums not bearing in large type 

the mark of origin or contained in tins weighing more than 

1 kg. 

Restrictions 

Medical or pharmaceutical products, may only be addressed to 

licensed pharmacists. 

Tobacco products are subject to import duties and taxes. The 

immediate container (box, case, cigarette package) must be 

marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale in Equatorial Customs 

Union) below the trademark. 

Observations 

Postal authorities of Chad collect domestic postage from 

addressees for inbound shipments.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Chad. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Postrapid 

International 

Country Code: TD

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

N’Djamena

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples and 

personal gifts 

valued below 

U.S. $105.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty 

valued over 

U.S. $105.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

185 max. 4.40
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Chile

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Beverages and foodstuffs containing saccharine and similar 

substances. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Shipments must be accompanied by commercial invoices 

that bear a declaration of origin in English or Spanish, signed 

by the mailer, in the following terms: 

“Under oath, we declare that we are the owners (or 

shippers) of the above mentioned merchandise; that the 

prices and other details are exact; that the said 

merchandise is a product of the soil or industry of 

(country of origin) and that we accept the legal 

consequences that might arise through any inexactitude 

contained in this account.” 

3. Persons desiring to mail shipments should be advised to 

consult the addressees in advance of mailing to ascertain 

whether their articles will be admitted.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Chile. 

Reciprocal Service Name: CAI

Country Code: CL

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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China

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition, weapons.

Articles in hermetically sealed, nontransparent containers.

Chinese currency.

Coins; banknotes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s 

checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or not; precious 

stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless sent as an 

insured post.

Manuscripts, printed matter, photographic negatives, 

gramophone records, films, magnetic tapes, video tapes, 

etc., which could do political, economical, cultural, or moral 

harm to the People’s Republic of China.

Meat and meat products.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Radio receivers, transmitters or receivers of all kinds, walkietalkies and parts thereof; valves, antennae, etc.

Used clothing and bedding.

Wrist-watches, cameras, television sets, radio sets, tape 

records, bicycles, sewing machines, and ventilators.

Restrictions 

The importation of personal articles is limited to those intended 

for personal use and imported in reasonable quantities. The 

value of the items contained in each shipment must not 

exceed RMB (renminbi) 100 yuan and the total value of the 

shipment received annually by each family may not exceed 

RMB (renminbi) 800 yuan. However, the following articles are 

admitted in the quantities/values indicated: 

Observations 

Articles that do not meet the requirements mentioned above 

will be returned to origin or confiscated in accordance with 

their internal laws.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Description of 

Articles

Qty. or Value 

per Item Comment 

1. Pocket 

electronic 

calculator

1 per year The addressee 

must submit a 

prior request to 

Customs. 

2. Magnetic tape 5 cassettes 

3. Cotton or 

synthetic 

fabric

10-1/4 yd (10 m) Width must not 

exceed 50 inches 

(130 cm). 

4. Medicines or 

materials used 

in Chinese 

medicine

RMB 40 yuan 

5. Philatelic 

stamps

100 stamps 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 3

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to China. 

2. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to China. 

Country Code: CN

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $153.75 48 $291.75

1 33.00 25 159.50 49 297.50

2 37.75 26 165.25 50 303.25

3 42.50 27 171.00 51 309.00

4 47.25 28 176.75 52 314.75

5 52.00 29 182.50 53 320.50

6 56.75 30 188.25 54 326.25

7 61.50 31 194.00 55 332.00

8 66.25 32 199.75 56 337.75

9 71.00 33 205.50 57 343.50

10 75.75 34 211.25 58 349.25

11 81.00 35 217.00 59 355.00

12 86.25 36 222.75 60 360.75

13 91.50 37 228.50 61 366.50

14 96.75 38 234.25 62 372.25

15 102.00 39 240.00 63 378.00

16 107.75 40 245.75 64 383.75

17 113.50 41 251.50 65 389.50

18 119.25 42 257.25 66 395.25

19 125.00 43 263.00

20 130.75 44 268.75

21 136.50 45 274.50

22 142.25 46 280.25

23 148.00 47 286.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence 

and commercial 

papers/documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $111.00 45 $193.50

2 30.75 24 114.75 46 197.25

3 35.00 25 118.50 47 201.00

4 39.25 26 122.25 48 204.75

5 43.50 27 126.00 49 208.50

6 47.25 28 129.75 50 212.25

7 51.00 29 133.50 51 216.00

8 54.75 30 137.25 52 219.75

9 58.50 31 141.00 53 223.50

10 62.25 32 144.75 54 227.25

11 66.00 33 148.50 55 231.00

12 69.75 34 152.25 56 234.75

13 73.50 35 156.00 57 238.50

14 77.25 36 159.75 58 242.25

15 81.00 37 163.50 59 246.00

16 84.75 38 167.25 60 249.75

17 88.50 39 171.00 61 253.50

18 92.25 40 174.75 62 257.25

19 96.00 41 178.50 63 261.00

20 99.75 42 182.25 64 264.75

21 103.50 43 186.00 65 268.50

22 107.25 44 189.75 66 272.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 3

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 3

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$55.00

5.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,222 max. $15.40
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Colombia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Many types of goods are prohibited or subject to an import 

license; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the contents are 

permitted and whether the necessary documents are held. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

New and used clothing is permitted when mailed as 

unaccompanied baggage. The words “Equipaje no 

acompanado” and the owner’s passport number must be 

shown on the address label and the accompanying 

documents. Used clothing must have a certificate of 

disinfection enclosed. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Books and other printed matter, if valued over $20, require 

consular invoices, and the addressees must obtain import 

licenses. 

3. A commercial invoice, numbered, certified and signed by the 

sender, must accompany each package containing books 

and periodicals of a commercial nature. In addition, the value 

of each item, the number of packages comprising the 

shipment, and gross weight must be shown on the invoice. 

One copy of the invoice should be sent to the post office of 

destination. A note must be made on each package of the 

number of books contained therein, its weight and the total 

number of packages comprising the shipment. 

4. Packages must be addressed directly to the addressee, as 

the Colombian regulations do not permit customs entry to be 

effected by anyone except the addressee or an authorized 

representative. 

5. Each shipment valued at $20 or less requires two copies of 

the sender’s commercial invoice, one of which must be 

enclosed in the parcel and the other sent under separate 

cover to the addressee. Consular legalization is not needed 

but the invoice must include a declaration of origin of the 

merchandise, in Spanish, reading as follows: 

“Certificamos bajo juramento que los precios de esta 

factura son los mismos que cargamos al cliente y que la 

mercancia a que se refiere esta misma factura es 

originaria de (Country of Origin). En fe de lo expuesto 

firmamos la presente declaracion en (City, State) (Day) de 

(Month) de (Year) (Signature of shipper)”. 

(Translation: We certify under oath that the prices in this 

invoice are the same that we charge our customers, and 

that the merchandise in this same invoice comes from 

(Country of origin). In faith of which we sign the present 

declaration at (City, State), on (Date). 

6. For shipments valued over $20, the sender must have a copy 

of his or her commercial invoice legalized by a Colombian 

Consulate, and must prepare 4 copies of a consular invoice, 

one of which must be sent direct to the addressee with the 

legalized commercial invoice. 

7. The addressees in Colombia are required in most cases to 

obtain import licenses in order to secure delivery of 

shipments. For shipments exceeding $20 in value the 

addressee is required to send a copy of the import license to 

the sender, who must submit it to the Colombian Consul 

when obtaining the consular invoice. If a sender receives a 

copy of a Colombian import license for a parcel whose value 

does not exceed $20, he or she must return it to the 

addressee in Colombia. 

8. Consular invoice forms may be obtained and commercial 

invoices legalized at Colombian Consulates, which are 

located in principal cities of the United States.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Colombia. 

2. Certain dutiable Express Mail International items will not be 

delivered to the addressee but must be picked up at the post 

office. For this reason, all dutiable Express Mail International 

items to Colombia should include the telephone number of 

the addressee. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express ServiceRapidissimo

Country Code: CO

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 92.

Armenia Florencia Popayan 

Barrancabermeja Giron Quibdo 

Barranquilla Ibague Riohacha 

Bello Ipiales Rionegro 

Bogata Itagui San Andras Isla 

Bucamaranga Leticia Santa Marta 

Buenaventura Manizales Sincelejo 

Buga Medellin Tulua 

Cali Monteria Tunja 

Cartagena Neiva Valledupar 

Cartago Palmira Villavicencio 

Cucuta Pasto Yopal 

Envigado Pereira 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $999 max. $12.40
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Comoros

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Cigarettes and tobacco except when sent by private individuals 

and intended for personal use of the addressee. 

Narcotics except for medical reason. 

Newspapers, publications, and works that may jeopardize the 

Moslem religion or security of the state. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Weapons and ammunitions of war. 

Restrictions 

Importation of gold ingots require authorization by the Central 

Bank. 

Weapons and ammunitions for other than war require a special 

import permit. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

690 max. 9.40
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Congo, Democratic Republic

of the

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Arms of all kinds require the authorization of the Democratic 

Republic of the Congo Ministry of the Interior. 

Medicines and biological products require the authorization of 

the medical authorities of the Democratic Republic of the 

Congo. 

Saccharine and products containing it require the authorization 

of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to the Democratic 

Republic of the Congo is $1,000 or a lesser amount if limited 

by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$1,000 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $1,000 max. $9.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Democratic Republic of the 

Congo.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Democratic Republic 

of the Congo

Country Code: CD

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

Kinshasa

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Congo, Republic of the

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to 

the countries of Equatorial Africa. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Arms importation must be authorized by Republic of the Congo 

authorities. 

Medical or pharmaceutical products may only be addressed to 

licensed pharmacists. 

Tobacco products. The immediate container (box, case, or 

cigarette package) must be marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale 

in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Republic of the Congo. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Postexpress

Country Code: CG

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Samples of 

merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 92.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,685 max. $19.40
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Costa Rica

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Blank invoices. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Dual-graduation feeding bottles.

Flammable or explosive substances.

Medical samples containing psychotropic substances.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive Materials.

Restrictions 

A certificate of disinfection must be enclosed in packages 

containing used clothing. Senders should endorse the 

wrapper to show that a certificate of disinfection is enclosed. 

Observations 

Commercial shipments must be accompanied by a commercial 

invoice in duplicate. These invoices must be attached to the 

item or enclosed inside the item.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Costa Rica. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Express Mail Service 

Country Code: CR

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Alajuela 

Cartago 

Heredia 

San Jose

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as 

DOCUMENTS WITHOUT 

COMMERCIAL VALUE.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Cote d’Ivoire

(Ivory Coast)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles bearing the Red Cross or Geneva Cross as a 

trademark. 

Butane lighters. 

Daggers, sword-canes, brass knuckles, blackjacks, and other 

secret weapons; firing caps; and loaded metal cartridges. 

Foreign products, natural or manufactured, having markings, 

labels, or wrappings of any kind that may give the 

impression that they are of Ivory Coast origin. 

Loose, uncleft or uncut diamonds.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Weights and measures not of the decimal system.

Restrictions 

Arabic books and prints are subject to special checking on 

importation. 

Gold and gold articles (except jewelry and gold articles that are 

personal belongings in current use) require an import license 

from the Ministry of Economics and Finance. 

Tinned fish, vegetables, and plums must bear on each 

container an indication of the country of origin in raised or 

sunken letters at least 4 millimeters (3/8 inch) high, in the 

middle of the lid and of the bottom, in a space not bearing 

any inscription. Cases and wrappers containing these 

products must bear adhering letters indicating the country of 

origin. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable 

articles must be registered. 

2. Postal authorities of Ivory Coast collect domestic postage 

from addressees for inbound shipments.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Cote d’Ivoire. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Poste Express 

Internationale 

Country Code: CI

Areas Served: Available only to Abidjan and 

Yamoussoukro.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Croatia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

The Croatian government has instituted a temporary ban 

against the importation of all meat, milk, and dairy products 

derived from cows, goats, sheep, pigs, hogs, or other animal 

species that are susceptible to foot and mouth disease. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

No list furnished.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Two commercial invoices must be included with all 

commercial shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Croatia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: HR

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 23 $107.50 45 $190.00

2 28.75 24 111.25 46 193.75

3 32.50 25 115.00 47 197.50

4 36.25 26 118.75 48 201.25

5 40.00 27 122.50 49 205.00

6 43.75 28 126.25 50 208.75

7 47.50 29 130.00 51 212.50

8 51.25 30 133.75 52 216.25

9 55.00 31 137.50 53 220.00

10 58.75 32 141.25 54 223.75

11 62.50 33 145.00 55 227.50

12 66.25 34 148.75 56 231.25

13 70.00 35 152.50 57 235.00

14 73.75 36 156.25 58 238.75

15 77.50 37 160.00 59 242.50

16 81.25 38 163.75 60 246.25

17 85.00 39 167.50 61 250.00

18 88.75 40 171.25 62 253.75

19 92.50 41 175.00 63 257.50

20 96.25 42 178.75 64 261.25

21 100.00 43 182.50 65 265.00

22 103.75 44 186.25 66 268.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Cuba

Country Conditions for Mailing

Mail service is limited to First-Class Mail 

International items, International Priority Airmail 

(IPA) items, International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) 

items, and Priority Mail International Flat Rate 

Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box items. Priority Mail 

International parcel service is not available.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the 

U.S. Department of the Treasury administers 

sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain 

destinations and recipients, including a broad 

sanctions program against Cuba. Prior to mailing 

any items to Cuba, mailers should refer to IMM 510

or access www.treas.gov/ofac for additional 

information.

In addition, prior to mailing, mailers mailing gift 

parcels and humanitarian donations must abide by 

the rules in 15 CFR § 740.12, or with the rules for 

consumer communications devices, computers, and 

software in 15 CFR § 740.19, which can be accessed 

at www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr. The maximum weight is 

4 pounds. Potentially dutiable items may be 

confiscated upon entering Cuba or returned to 

sender.

Generally (and consistent with 15 CFR § 740.12 and 

§ 740.19), the following standards apply when 

mailing goods to Cuba:

Gift Parcels

Eligible Gift Parcels to Cuba

Eligible gift parcels for Cuba may include any of the following: 

food (including vitamins); medicines; medical supplies and 

devices (including hospital supplies and equipment and 

equipment for the handicapped); receive-only radio 

equipment for reception of commercial/civil AM/FM and 

short wave publicly available frequency bands, and batteries 

for such equipment; clothing; personal hygiene items; seeds; 

veterinary medicines and supplies; fishing equipment and 

supplies; soap-making equipment; and all other items of a 

type normally sent as gifts between individuals (including 

consumer communications devices, computers, and 

software as described below and in 15 CFR § 740.19(b)) 

except for certain items prohibited under U.S. Department of 

Commerce regulations (described below). Items in gift 

parcels must be in quantities normally given as gifts between 

individuals.

Note: A digital camera within the value limit (see “Value” 

below) may be an appropriate gift. However, subsequent 

shipments of the same item to the same recipient would not be 

a gift normally given between individuals.

Note: Even if Commerce Department regulations permit an 

article to be sent out of the United States in a gift parcel, the 

article might still be subject to a Cuban import prohibition or 

other prohibition. Accordingly, articles included in gift parcels 

may be subject to detention or seizure upon arrival in Cuba.

Export and Shipping Requirements

A gift parcel must be sent directly to the recipient by the 

individual donor or for such donor by a commercial or other 

gift-forwarding service or organization. Each gift parcel must 

show, on the outside wrapper, the name and address of the 

donor, as well as the name and address of the recipient, 

regardless of whether sent by the donor or by a forwarding 

service. Each parcel must have the notation “GIFT—Export 

License Not Required” written on the address side of the 

package and the symbol “GFT” written on any required 

customs declaration.

Prohibited Items

Items not eligible for inclusion in gift parcels as listed in 

15 CFR § 740.12(a).

All items included on the Commerce Control List 

(15 CFR Part 774), other than consumer communications 

devices, computers, and software.

Military wearing apparel, regardless of whether all distinctive 

U.S. military insignia, buttons, and other markings are 

removed.

Gold bullion, gold taels, and gold bars.

Items listed under the general listing of prohibitions below.

Frequency

Except for gift parcels of food, not more than one gift parcel 

may be sent from the same donor to the same recipient in 

any one calendar month. There is no frequency limit on gift 

parcels of food to Cuba.

Parties seeking authorization to exceed the frequency limit due 

to compelling humanitarian concerns (e.g., for certain gifts of 

medicine) should submit a license application, with complete 

justification, to the Commerce Department, Bureau of 

Industry and Security, in accordance with 15 CFR §§ 748.1, 

748.4, and 748.6.

Value

The combined total domestic retail value of all commodities in a 

single gift parcel may not exceed $800. This limit does not 

apply to food sent in a gift parcel.

Note: Although Commerce Department regulations provide an 

$800 maximum limit for these items, the total value for each 

First-Class Mail International, International Priority Airmail, 

International Surface Air Lift, and Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box item cannot exceed 

$400.

Eligible Recipients

A gift parcel may be sent to any individual or a religious, 

charitable, or educational organization for the use of the 

recipient or the recipient’s immediate family (and not for 

resale). The gift parcel must be provided free of charge to 

the recipient. However, payment by the recipient of any 

handling charges or of any fees levied by Cuba (e.g., import 

duties, taxes, etc.) is not considered to be a cost to the 

recipient for purposes of this definition of gift parcel.

Ineligible Recipients

No gift parcel may be sent to any of the following officials of the 

Cuban government: ministers and vice-ministers; members 

of the Council of State; members of the Council of Ministers; 

members and employees of the National Assembly of 

People’s Power; members of any provincial assembly; local 

sector chiefs of the Committees for the Defense of the 

Revolution; director generals and sub-director generals and 

higher of all Cuban ministries and state agencies; employees 

of the Ministry of the Interior (MININT); employees of the 

Ministry of Defense (MINFAR); secretaries and first 

secretaries of the Confederation of Labor of Cuba (CTC) and 

its component unions; chief editors, editors, and deputy 

editors of Cuban state-run media organizations and 

programs, including newspapers, television, and radio; or 

members and employees of the Supreme Court (Tribuno 

Supremo Nacional).

No gift parcel may be sent to any of the following officials or 

members of the Cuban Communist Party: members of the 

Politburo; the Central Committee; department heads of the 

Central Committee; employees of the Central Committee; 

and the secretaries and first secretaries of provincial Party 

central committees.
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No gift parcel may be sent to organizations administered or 

controlled by the Cuban government or the Cuban 

Communist Party.

Humanitarian Donations

Eligible Humanitarian Donations to Cuba

Articles eligible for inclusion in humanitarian donation items to 

Cuba must meet basic human needs, which are defined as 

those requirements essential to individual well-being: health, 

food, clothing, shelter, and education. These needs are 

considered to extend beyond those of an emergency nature 

and those that meet direct needs for mere subsistence.

Items must be provided free of charge to the beneficiary. 

However, the payment by the beneficiary of normal handling 

charges or fees levied by Cuba (e.g., import duties, taxes, 

etc.) is not considered to be a cost to the beneficiary.

Eligible commodities and software are those listed in 

Supplement No. 2 to 15 CFR Part 740: equipment for the 

handicapped; hospital supplies and equipment; laboratory 

supplies and equipment; medical supplies and devices; 

medicine-processing equipment; medicines; vitamins; water 

resources equipment; food; agricultural materials and 

machinery suited to small-scale farming operations; 

agricultural research and testing equipment; fertilizers; 

fishing equipment and supplies suited to small-scale fishing 

operations; insecticides; pesticides; seeds; small-scale 

irrigation equipment; veterinary medicines and supplies; 

bedding; clothes; cooking utensils; fabric; personal hygiene 

items; soap-making equipment; weaving and sewing 

equipment; building materials; hand tools; books; individual 

school supplies; school furniture; special education supplies 

and equipment for the handicapped; and generators, office 

supplies, audio-visual aids for training, and equipment 

necessary to operate and administer the donative program. 

Export and Shipping Requirements

Each humanitarian donation must show on the outside wrapper 

the name and address of the donor, as well as the name and 

address of the recipient, regardless of whether sent by the 

donor or by a forwarding service.

Each parcel must have the notation “GIFT—Export License Not 

Required” written on the address side of the package and 

the symbol “GFT” written on any required customs 

declaration.

Eligible Donors

Eligible donors are U.S. charitable organizations that have an 

established record of involvement in donation programs and 

experience in maintaining and verifying a system of 

distribution to ensure delivery of commodities and software 

to the intended beneficiaries. The donor organization must 

keep records containing certain information, in accordance 

with 15 CFR § 740.12(b)(7).

Eligible Recipients

Humanitarian donations may be sent to groups or organizations 

that have experience in maintaining a verifiable system of 

distribution that ensures delivery to intended beneficiaries of 

items that meet basic human needs.

Consumer Communications Devices, Computers, 

and Software

Eligible Consumer Communications Devices, Computers, 

and Software (CCD) to Cuba

In accordance with Commerce Department rules, the following 

commodities and software are eligible for export as CCD 

items: 

1. Computers classified under Export Control Classification 

Number (ECCN) 4A994.b or designated EAR99 that do not 

exceed an adjusted peak performance of 0.02 weighted 

teraflops.

2. Disk drives and solid state storage equipment classified 

under ECCN 5A992 or designated EAR99.

3. Input/output control units (other than industrial controllers 

designed for chemical processing) designated EAR99.

4. Graphics accelerators and graphics coprocessors 

designated EAR99.

5. Monitors classified under ECCN 5A992 or designated 

EAR99.

6. Printers classified under ECCN 5A992 or designated EAR99.

7. Modems classified under ECCNs 5A991.b.2 or 5A992 or 

designated EAR99.

8. Network access controllers and communications channel 

controllers classified under ECCN 5A991.b.4 or designated 

EAR99.

9. Keyboards, mice, and similar devices designated EAR99.

10.Mobile phones, including cellular and satellite telephones, 

personal digital assistants, and subscriber information 

module (SIM) cards and similar devices classified under 

ECCNs 5A992 or 5A991 or designated EAR99.

11.Memory devices classified under ECCN 5A992 or 

designated EAR99.

12.“Information security” equipment, “software” (except 

“encryption source code”), and peripherals classified under 

ECCNs 5A992 or 5D992 or designated EAR99.

13.Digital cameras and memory cards classified under 

ECCN 5A992 or designated EAR99.

14.Television and radio receivers classified under ECCN 5A992 

or designated EAR99.

15.Recording devices classified under ECCN 5A992 or 

designated EAR99.

16.Batteries, chargers, carrying cases, and accessories for the 

equipment described in this paragraph that are designated 

EAR99.

17.“Software” (except “encryption source code”) classified 

under ECCNs 4D994, 5D991, or 5D992 or designated 

EAR99 to be used for equipment described in this 

paragraph.

Prohibited CCD Items

Items not included on the list above.

Value and Frequency

There are no limits on value or frequency of shipments.

Note: Although Commerce Department regulations provide no 

maximum limit for CCD items, the total value for each FirstClass Mail International, International Priority Airmail, 

International Surface Air Lift, and Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box item cannot exceed 

$400.

Donation Requirement

CCD items must be donated free of charge by the exporter to 

one or more eligible end-users. The payment by an end-user 

of any handling charges arising within Cuba or any charges 

levied by the government of Cuba shall not be considered a 

charge for these purposes.

Export and Shipping Requirements

Each CCD item must have the symbol “CCD” written on any 

required customs declaration.

Prior to mailing a CCD item, the customer must file electronic 

export information via the Census Bureau’s Automated 

Export System or AESDirect Web site and must comply with 

other applicable requirements (see 520).

Note: These requirements do not apply to CCD-type articles 

included in a gift parcel item.

Eligible End-users

Organizations. The Commerce Department License Exception 

may be used to export or re-export eligible commodities and 

software to and for the use of independent nongovernmental organizations. As indicated in the “Ineligible 

End-users” paragraph below, the Cuban government and 

the Cuban Communist Party and organizations they 

administer or control are not eligible end-users.

Individuals. The Commerce Department License Exception may 

be used to export eligible commodities and software to and 

for the use of individuals other than the officials of the Cuban 

government and Cuban Communist Party listed in the 

following paragraph.
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Ineligible End-users

Ineligible Cuban Government Officials. Ministers and viceministers; members of the Council of State; members of the 

Council of Ministers; members and employees of the 

National Assembly of People’s Power; members of any 

provincial assembly; local sector chiefs of the Committees 

for the Defense of the Revolution; director generals and subdirector generals and higher of all Cuban ministries and state 

agencies; employees of the Ministry of the Interior (MININT); 

employees of the Ministry of Defense (MINFAR); secretaries 

and first secretaries of the Confederation of Labor of Cuba 

(CTC) and its component unions; chief editors, editors, and 

deputy editors of Cuban state-run media organizations and 

programs, including newspapers, television, and radio; or 

members and employees of the Supreme Court (Tribuno 

Supremo Nacional).

Ineligible Cuban Communist Party Officials. Members of the 

Politburo; the Central Committee; department heads of the 

Central Committee; employees of the Central Committee; 

and the secretaries and first secretaries of provincial Party 

central committees.

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and 

silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. Musical letters or cards that play a sound recording when 

opened.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Currency, postage stamps for sale or exchange, checks, 

securities, and other financial instruments must be licensed 

by the U.S. Treasury Department.

All items not subject to the above rules for gift parcels, 

humanitarian donations, and consumer communications 

devices, computers, and software must be licensed or 

otherwise authorized by the U.S. Commerce Department 

and/or the U.S. Treasury Department.

Observations 

1. Items not eligible for import into Cuba may be confiscated 

upon entering Cuba or returned to sender.

2. Customers mailing consumer communications devices, 

computers, and software to Cuba are required to file 

electronic export information via the Census Bureau’s 

Automated Export System or AESDirect Web site prior to 

mailing (see 520) except when such articles are included in a 

gift parcel item. Customers are not required to make such a 

filing for gift parcels and humanitarian donations as 

described above.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Available only for Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box.

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May not contain dutiable items. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Cyprus

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Books or other publications giving instructions regarding the 

construction, operation, maintenance, or care of any 

prohibited firearm, other than a harpoon gun used for fishing 

purposes, and excluding books and publications imported 

by the Cyprus Police Force or any Cyprus Department of 

Government. 

Daggers. 

Explosives and flammable substances. 

Leeches and silkworms. 

Postcards of private manufacture having illustrated designs not 

previously approved by the Cyprus Post Office. 

Radioactive materials. 

Rifles and repeating firearms. 

Seditious publications. 

Restrictions 

Articles for the manufacture of cigarettes require permission of 

the Cyprus customs authorities. 

Bees, honey and substances containing uncooked honey 

require permission of the Ministry of Agriculture. 

Rags and used clothing require a permit from the Cyprus 

Ministry of Health. 

Registered items containing coins; banknotes; currency notes 

or securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

manufactured or unmanufactured platinum, gold, or silver; or 

precious stones, jewelry, or other valuable articles are 

admitted only under a license from the Cyprus Central Bank. 

Observations 

Commercial shipments must be accompanied by relevant 

invoices, attached to the outside of the item, preferably in an 

unsealed envelope.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Cyprus. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost/Special Express 

Country Code: CY

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Endorse item clearly next to 

mailing label as COMMERICAL 

SAMPLES.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be attached to the outside of all 

commercial shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Czech Republic

Prohibitions (130)

Chain letter items. 

Perishable infectious substances. 

Perishable noninfectious substances. 

Publications, drawings, photographs, records, sheets of music, 

etc., contrary to the State public order. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Coins; paper money; securities and other paper values of any 

kind; as well as savings-bank booklets; and unmanufactured 

gold, silver, and platinum may be imported only by 

authorization of the State Bank. 

Gift shipments must be sent by private individuals. Those sent 

by commercial firms are not admitted. 

Import permits are required for gift shipments exceeding three 

per year for one addressee, or for any shipment exceeding 

3,000 Czech Republic crowns in value. Permits may be 

issued to addressees or withheld at the discretion of the 

customs authorities after the shipment arrives. 

Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in 

possession of an import permit granted by the Czech 

Republic health authorities. 

Philatelic articles and stamps exchanged between member 

philatelists must not exceed 1,000 Czech Republic crowns in 

any calendar year. Gift packages containing philatelic 

articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment cannot 

exceed a total of 100 stamps or philatelic articles and 100 

Czech Republic crowns in value. 

Observations 

1. Import licenses and quantity restrictions are applicable for 

many articles sent to the Czech Republic. Therefore, 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

whether the contents are permitted and whether the 

necessary documents are held. 

2. Gift shipments for the personal use of the addressee or the 

addressee’s family do not require an import permit if the 

contents do not exceed 5,000 Czech Republic crowns. 

When the total exceeds 2,000 Czech Republic crowns, the 

addressee must provide a gift certificate authenticated by an 

authorized agent in that country. Czech Republic customs 

decides the value of the contents on the basis of internal 

prices of identical articles. 

3. Articles imported in postal items are exempt from customs 

duties if their total value does not exceed 300 Czech 

Republic crowns.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Czech Republic. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Zrychlena Posta/EMS 

Country Code: CZ

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Denmark

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Almanacs (except for single copies) that do not bear the 

University almanac stamp. 

Arms and weapons, including gun barrels, breeches, cross 

bows, cutting weapons with blades of more than 12 cm 

(approximately 4.7 in.), switch-blade knives, push daggers, 

thrusting and stabbing weapons, knuckledusters, 

truncheons, clubs, and other similar articles. 

Dried or powdered milk, and food mixtures containing it. 

Fine-cut tobacco in small packages to which cigarette papers 

are attached. 

Human remains. 

Lighters utilizing a catalyst for ignition. 

Live plants and animals. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Danish and foreign stocks, bonds, and coupons may not be 

imported unless the addressee possesses a permit issued 

by the National Bank of Denmark. 

Medicines may be imported in amounts costing less than 100 

Danish kroner only by pharmacists, laboratories recognized 

by the State, or authorized dealers. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Denmark. 

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: DK

Areas Served: 

All locations in Denmark

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers. No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and articles valued 

under U.S. $100.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Djibouti

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Paper money and other instruments of payment; letters of 

credit; securities; or deeds must be accompanied by a 

permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or 

imported by a bank. 

Observations 

None

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value. v

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Djibouti. 

Reciprocal Service Name: E.M.S. Djib Express 

Country Code: DJ

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No forms required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $880 max. $11.40
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Dominica

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no 

delivery on Sunday or on national holidays. 

2. All items that are admissible in international mail service to 

Dominica, including correspondence, business papers, 

printed matter items, and merchandise, may also be 

enclosed in Express Mail International shipments. See 

Prohibitions and Restrictions under the Country Conditions 

for Mailing.

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments that are mailed to Dominica. 

Reciprocal Service Name: International Express Mail 

Country Code: DM

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Next to mailing 

label, endorse item as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. An invoice must also be 

attached to the outside of all 

commercial shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Dominican Republic

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Books addressed to bookshops in care of banking institutions. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewels; expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Poniards, daggers, stilettos, sticks, or fans with concealed 

blades or firearms. 

Roulette games and other gambling devices. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Dominican Republic. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: DO

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Ecuador

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

All maps showing the territory of Ecuador with incorrect 

boundaries. 

Bits and mouthpieces made of copper or any alloy containing 

copper. 

Coins, banknotes, currency notes. 

Feeding bottles with rubber or glass tube. 

Leaf or manufactured tobacco and cigarette paper except with 

the authorization of the Government. 

Leather shoes in general; cloth and rubber shoes. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Pharmaceutical products and compound medicines whose 

formula is not known. 

Preparations for erasing ink and handwriting. 

Roulette games, gambling paraphernalia, labels, imprints. 

So-called “Panama” and “Mocora” hats and the straw used for 

making them. 

Uncanceled postage stamps in ordinary mail. 

Unrefined salt. 

Weapons, sticks, fans, and other objects containing hidden 

razors, daggers, or firearms. 

Restrictions 

Any item containing vegetable components in any form 

whatsoever must be accompanied by a health certificate as 

prescribed by the internal legislation of Ecuador. 

Securities payable to bearer; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; 

jewels; jewelry; or other valuable articles may only be sent in 

Registered Mail. 

Observations 

Articles valued over 2,000 dollars require 5 copies of the 

Consular invoice, 3 copies must be countersigned and 

stamped by the Consul; for the other two copies only the 

consulate’s official stamp is required. All copies must bear 

the date of certification and the serial number of the 

consulate. In the absence of these invoices, shipments are 

subject to very high customs duty and consular and import 

duties.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Ecuador. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Ecuapost 

Country Code: EC

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Ambato

Cuenca

Guayaquil

Loja

Quito

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Egypt International Mail Manual

416 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Egypt - Ghana Egypt

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

travelers’ checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles unless sent in insured parcels. 

Medals resembling Egyptian or foreign currency.

Obscene or immoral books, engravings or printed matter.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Import permits issued in advance by the appropriate Egyptian 

authorities are required for gramophone records of Arabic 

songs, cinema films and recording tapes; medicines, plants 

and parts of plants. 

Minted coins and gold and silver ingots may only be sent in 

insured parcels. 

Observations 

1. Import permits are required for all kinds of goods and for gift 

shipments with a value of more than 20 Egyptian pounds. No 

import permit is required for items with a value less than 20 

Egyptian pounds on condition that they are intended for 

personal use and have no commercial value. 

2. To facilitate customs treatment, all documents (bills, 

licenses, certificates) should be inserted in each shipment. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Egypt

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Egypt. 

Reciprocal Service Name: International Express Mail 

Service (EMS)

Country Code: EG 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $111.50 30 $197.75

1 35.00 16 117.25 31 203.50

2 39.75 17 123.00 32 209.25

3 44.50 18 128.75 33 215.00

4 49.25 19 134.50 34 220.75

5 54.00 20 140.25 35 226.50

6 59.75 21 146.00 36 232.25

7 65.50 22 151.75 37 238.00

8 71.25 23 157.50 38 243.75

9 77.00 24 163.25 39 249.50

10 82.75 25 169.00 40 255.25

11 88.50 26 174.75 41 261.00

12 94.25 27 180.50 42 266.75

13 100.00 28 186.25 43 272.50

14 105.75 29 192.00 44 278.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer 

printouts.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, 

microfiche, and 

magnetic tape.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Al Mansoura 

Al Asher Men Ramadan 

Alexandria 

Assiout 

Aswan-Horgada 

Banha Beni Souif 

Cairo 

Damanhour 

Damiette 

El Mehalla El Kobra 

El Menya 

El Santa Gharbya 

Hay El Arbain 

Ismailia

Kafr El Dawar

Luxor

Port Said

Port Tawfiq

Samanoud

Shebin El Kom

Souhag

Suez

Tanta

Zagazig

Zifta 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,685 max. $19.40
Individual Country Listings El Salvador

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 419

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

El Salvador

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Gambling equipment.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Unstamped cigarette paper.

Restrictions 

Cigarettes must have the words “Importacion a El Salvador” 

printed or stamped on each package. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Commercial invoices are required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for gift parcels valued at 

$50 or more. No invoices are required for gift shipments 

valued at less than $50. 

3. For all shipments valued at $50 or more, the sender should 

submit to a Salvadoran consulate copies of the commercial 

invoice in the form prescribed by the Salvadoran regulations. 

The consulate returns 2 legalized copies to the sender, who 

should mail them to the addressee direct, not enclosed in 

the parcel. 

4. For commercial shipments valued at less than $50, 3 copies 

of the invoice (which need not be legalized) should be mailed 

directly to the addressee. 

5. Certificates of origin are required only if exemption from or 

modification of customs duty is claimed under a trade 

agreement. 

6. Salvadoran consuls are located in principal cities of the 

United States.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
El Salvador International Mail Manual

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 El Salvador. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: SV 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Ahuachapan 

Chalatenango 

Cojutepeque 

La Union 

Nueva San Salvador 

San Francisco Gotera 

San Miguel 

San Salvador 

San Vincente 

Santa Ana

Santa Rosa de Lina 

Santa Tecla

Sensuntepeque

Sonsonate

Usulutan

Zacatecoluca

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $500 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A entragar en propia mano.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Equatorial Guinea International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Equatorial Guinea

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
Individual Country Listings Equatorial Guinea

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Equatorial Guinea. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: GQ 

Areas Served: Malabo 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 9 $62.70 17 $102.70

2 30.15 10 67.35 18 107.75

3 34.80 11 72.40 19 112.80

4 39.45 12 77.45 20 117.85

5 44.10 13 82.50 21 122.90

6 48.75 14 87.55 22 127.95

7 53.40 15 92.60

8 58.05 16 97.65

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Eritrea

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Eritrea

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Matches of white phosphorus. 

Restrictions 

Cassettes, video tapes, books, and magazines require 

authorization of the Ministry of Information and Education. 

Gold (non-ornamental) having commercial value is admitted by 

a special authorization of the Bank of Eritrea. 

Radio communication apparatus requires authorization from 

the Telecommunications Authority. 

Merchandise valued more than 50 Birr require authorization of 

the National Bank. 

Prepared foods and beverages, used clothes, medicines 

require authorization of the Ministry of Public Health. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Postal authorities of Eritrea may collect domestic postage 

from addressees for inbound shipments. 

3. In order to facilitate customs clearance and delivery, senders 

must enclose in their mailpieces a copy of an invoice 

covering the contents. Such invoices must be attested by an 

appropriate authority of the country of origin (chamber of 

commerce, board of trade, etc.). 

4. Packing and Packaging — All shipments must be very 

strongly packed. Contents liable to be affected by dampness 

should be enclosed in two separate waterproof covers.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Eritrea. 

2. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also 

prohibited in Express Mail International to Eritrea. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: ER 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Asmara

Assab

Massawa

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Estonia International Mail Manual

428 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Estonia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, munitions, and parts and accessories thereof. 

Coins, bank notes, currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities 

payable to bearer; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or 

not); precious stones, jewelry, and other valuable articles. 

Explosive and pyrotechnics articles; combustible materials. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or 

registered First-Class Mail International items, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

Flour and preparations of cereals are permitted to private 

persons subject to inspection by quarantine officials. 

Medicines, narcotic and psychotropic substances; other 

products used in medical treatment are subject to prior 

authorization by the Estonian Ministry of Social Maintenance 

Health Department or by the Estonian State Department of 

Veterinary. 

Wireless transmission equipment is subject to addressee’s 

compliance with import restrictions, permits, or quota 

conditions. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value. v

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Estonia

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Estonia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: EE

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included in each item.

Area I: Postal Codes 200001–200902 - Tallinn

Area II: 

Hiiumaa 

Jarvamaa 

Jogevamaa 

Kohtla-Jarve 

Laanemaa 

Laane-Virumaa 

Narva 

Parnu 

Polvamaa 

Raplamma 

Saaremaa 

Sillamae 

Tartu 

Valgamaa 

Viljandimaa 

Vorumaa 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,187 max. $24.40
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Ethiopia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Restrictions 

Cassettes, video tapes, books, and magazines require 

authorization of the Ministry of Information and Education. 

Merchandise valued more than 50 Birr require authorization of 

the National Bank. 

Prepared foods and beverages, used clothes, medicines 

require authorization of the Ministry of Public Health. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items, including Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes, may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Postal authorities of Ethiopia may collect domestic postage 

from addressees for inbound shipments. 

3. In order to facilitate customs clearance and delivery, senders 

must enclose in their mailpieces a copy of an invoice 

covering the contents. Such invoices must be attested by an 

appropriate authority of the country of origin (chamber of 

commerce, board of trade, etc.). 

4. Packing and Packaging — All shipments must be very 

strongly packed. Contents liable to be affected by dampness 

should be enclosed in two separate waterproof covers.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Ethiopia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Ethiopia 

Country Code: ET 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included in each item.

Addis Ababa

Bahr Dar

Dir Dawa

Jimma

Harar

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Falkland Islands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or 

not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Otherwise, same as for Great Britain. 

Restrictions 

Same as for Great Britain, except for prohibitions listed above 

and Priority Mail International service that is suspended 

because transportation is unavailable. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Available only for Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box.

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Faroe Islands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Same as for Denmark. 

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles, may only be sent in 

registered First-Class Mail International shipments or insured 

parcels. 

Same as for Denmark. 

Observations 

Same as for Denmark.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Faroe Islands.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Jetpost 

Country Code: FO 

Areas Served: 

The Faroe Islands are served through Denmark.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $96.50 30 $164.00

1 33.50 16 101.00 31 168.50

2 38.00 17 105.50 32 173.00

3 42.50 18 110.00 33 177.50

4 47.00 19 114.50 34 182.00

5 51.50 20 119.00 35 186.50

6 56.00 21 123.50 36 191.00

7 60.50 22 128.00 37 195.50

8 65.00 23 132.50 38 200.00

9 69.50 24 137.00 39 204.50

10 74.00 25 141.50 40 209.00

11 78.50 26 146.00 41 213.50

12 83.00 27 150.50 42 218.00

13 87.50 28 155.00 43 222.50

14 92.00 29 159.50 44 227.00

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers. No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

and articles valued 

under U.S. $100.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and 

articles valued over 

U.S. $100.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Per t’u dorezuar ne doren e vet.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Fiji

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition, flick knives. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; and traveler’s checks are 

prohibited in registered and unregistered First-Class Mail 

International packages, small packets, insured and 

uninsured parcels, as well as Express Mail International 

shipments, that are mailed to Fiji. 

Dyes and coloring materials.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and snuff may not exceed 11 

pounds or be packed with other merchandise. 

Observations 

Each commercial shipment must be accompanied by a certified 

invoice (original or copy), written in English or French and 

attached to the outside of the article. The invoice must not 

be enclosed in the article.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Fiji. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: FJ 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included with each item.

Ba

Labasa

Lautoka

Nadi

Nadi Airport

Suva

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Deliver to addressee in person.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Finland

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Medicines and drugs, including any substances that may be 

classed as pharmaceuticals by the Finnish authorities may 

only be addressed to authorized manufacturers, dealers, 

scientists, or public health officials for use or distribution in 

accordance with Finnish regulations. Such substances 

prepared in doses for use by patients must be clearly and 

correctly labeled showing the nature and quantity of the 

ingredients. 

The authorization of the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture is 

required for the importation of meat and meat products. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value. The invoices 

must be affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be 

enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value. The invoices must be either 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 

2976-E with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Finland. 

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: Express Mail Service/ 

EMS Erikoispika

Country Code: FI

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers, 

documents, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with or without a 

return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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France

(Includes Corsica and Monaco)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition.

Cigarette lighters using butane gas.

Feeding bottles.

Funeral urns.

Goods bearing false marks of French manufacture or origin.

Human remains.

Imitation pearls containing lead salts and any articles of jewelry 

made with pearls of this type.

Live plants and animals.

Measuring instruments marked in units not complying with 

French law.

Perishable infectious biological substances except as noted in 

Restrictions below.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances except as noted 

under Restrictions below.

Radioactive materials.

Saccharine in tablets or packets.

Restrictions 

Bees, honey, and beeswax must be accompanied by a 

certificate of origin and noninfection issued by a qualified 

official approved by the Government. Shipments of honey 

not exceeding 2 kilograms do not require the certificate.

Books in the French language printed abroad must have the 

names of the publisher and printer shown as prescribed by 

the French copyright laws.

Canned vegetables, fish, plums, and nuts not bearing an 

indication of the country of origin by stamping, in plain raised 

or sunken letters at least 4 millimeters high, in the middle of 

the top or bottom and in a place not bearing any inscription.

Gold coins or other articles of gold require that the addressee 

have a permit issued by the Bank of France (not required for 

gold-plated articles or for ornaments or jewelry containing 

only small amounts of gold and weighing 500 grams or less).

Medicines and medicinal products require an import license 

issued by the Central Pharmaceutical Service of the Ministry 

of Health.

Perishable biological substances, infectious and noninfectious, 

are admitted when addressed to the following laboratories:

(1) Pasteur Institute 

25 rue du docteur Roux 

75724 Paris CEDEX 14 

FRANCE

(2) Pasteur Institute 

1 rue du Professeur Calmette 

59019 Lille CEDEX BB 245 

FRANCE

(3) Pasteur Institute 

77 rue Pasteur 

69365 Lyon CEDEX 

FRANCE

Plants, seeds, bulbs must be accompanied by plant health 

certificate. 

The importation of tobacco leaves and stems, manufactured 

tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes, chewing and smoking tobacco 

is permitted only on behalf of the State Monopoly, with the 

following exception: Manufactured tobaccos, including 

cigars and cigarettes, may be sent to individuals in France 

for personal use up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) per person 

per year, subject to special customs authorization.

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box.

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.

3. It is recommended that all articles bear, as part of the 

address, the name of the Province in which the office of 

destination is located.

4. Printed matter of value should have Form 2976 affixed, and it 

can be cleared more readily through French customs if an 

invoice is enclosed.

5. Parcels whose senders or addressees are designated by 

initials will not be admitted.

6. Shipments must not be fastened by means of wire, but 

straps not having sharp edges may be used, provided they 

are tightly fastened so that no sharp ends or corners are 

exposed.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples, gifts, 

computer data 

including computer 

cards, magnetic 

tape, microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.
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Express Mail International (cont’d)

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

2. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

3. Indicate precise description of documents, gifts, 

merchandise samples, and merchandise. 

4. For personal gifts, merchandise samples, and merchandise, 

indicate the value of the contents expressed in U.S. dollars 

or French francs. 

5. Label gift packages clearly as GIFT or CADEAU and 

merchandise samples as SAMPLES. 

6. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to France (including Corsica and 

Monaco). 

7. 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. 

8. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to France but not to Corsica or Monaco.

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal 

service.

Country Code: FR 

Areas Served: 

All locations in France, Corsica, and Monaco are served. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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French Guiana

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Otherwise, same as for France.

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles, may only be sent in registered FirstClass Mail International shipments. 

Otherwise, same as for France, with the exception of tobacco, 

which may be imported. 

Observations 

Invoices and certificates of origin are required as for France. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 French Guiana. All items 

prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in 

Express Mail International to French Guiana. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost

Country Code: GF

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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French Polynesia

(Includes Tahiti)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Banknotes admitted only in registered First-Class Mail 

International. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to French Polynesia. 

2. All items admissible in international mail to French Polynesia, 

including correspondence, business papers, and 

merchandise, are accepted in Express Mail International. 

3. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also 

prohibited in Express Mail International to French Polynesia. 

4. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no 

delivery on national holidays. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost 

Country Code: PF 

Areas Served: Arue, Faa, Mahina, Papeete, Pirae, 

Punaaiua 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

and business 

papers. Clearly 

endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label 

as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $4,519 max. $48.40
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Gabon

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

All articles prohibited to France. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to 

the countries of Equatorial Africa. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. 

Restrictions 

Medical or pharmaceutical products may only be addressed to 

licensed pharmacists. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Gabon. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Delta Plus

Country Code: GA 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice in 

duplicate should be included with all 

commercial shipments.

Bitam

Franceville

Libreville

Moanda

Mounana

Oyem

Port-Gentil

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

523 max. 8.40
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Gambia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins, West African paper money. 

Firearms and firearm parts. 

Restrictions 

Banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles may be sent only in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Georgia, Republic of

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Georgia, Republic of

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles and materials of an immoral nature. 

Bees, leeches, silkworms, and parasites. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles in all mail. 

Explosives, inflammable substances, toxic substances, and 

other dangerous substances. 

Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and hormone and blood 

preparations. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tear gas, nerve gas, and weapons for their use. 

Weapons of war and firearms, ammunition, and cartridges. 

Restrictions 

Medical preparations require prior authorization from the 

Georgian Ministry of Health. 

Observations 

None. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Republic of Georgia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: GE 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: Garbadani, Marneouli, Mtskheta, Roustavi, Tbilisi. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,458 max. $17.40
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Germany

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Absinthe.

Arms and weapons.

Articles bearing political or religious notations on the address 

side. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Melatonin. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Playing cards, except in complete decks properly wrapped.

Pulverized coca beans. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Importation of medicines requires special authorization by 

German authorities. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

3. Mailpieces delivered through international bulk mail services 

must be addressed with the correct postcode number or 

delivery zone number, if one exists. Without this number, the 

German postal administration will return such pieces to the 

sender or the country of origin due to insufficient addressing. 

4. Import licenses or certificates are required for meat and 

meat products; pasta products; dairy products; egg and egg 

products; plant and plant products; tobacco products; and 

cigarette paper. Senders should ascertain before mailing 

whether the necessary documents are held by the 

addressee. 

5. The customs treatment of gift parcels will be facilitated if the 

customs declaration is marked by the sender “Private 

Geschenksendung” (personal gift package). 

6. Customs authorities require invoices with books valued at 

26 euros or more (currently $35.20). 

7. Germany will not accept any Express Mail International or 

Priority Mail International insured item valued at more than 

$500. Items valued at more than $500 will be returned to 

sender. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71):

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Germany. 

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: DE

Areas Served: All

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 max. 2.15

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Any kind of written 

communications 

including legal 

documents, 

instruments, and 

manuscripts; 

computer data, 

including magnetic 

tapes, magnetic 

disks, punch cards, 

and recording 

tapes.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Elgenhandig.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 max. 7.40
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Ghana

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Banknotes, treasury notes, currency notes, and coins may only 

be sent in registered First-Class Mail International shipments 

from one bank to another. 

Manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; 

precious stones; and jewelry may only be sent in insured 

Priority Mail International parcels. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Ghana. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Ghana 

Country Code: GH 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be enclosed in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Gibraltar

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Gibraltar - Ireland Gibraltar

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Human remains.

Lighters containing butane gas and refills therefor.

Live plants and animals.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

None 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 16 $73.75 31 $119.50

2 31.05 17 76.80 32 122.55

3 34.10 18 79.85 33 125.60

4 37.15 19 82.90 34 128.65

5 40.20 20 85.95 35 131.70

6 43.25 21 89.00 36 134.75

7 46.30 22 92.05 37 137.80

8 49.35 23 95.10 38 140.85

9 52.40 24 98.15 39 143.90

10 55.45 25 101.20 40 146.95

11 58.50 26 104.25 41 150.00

12 61.55 27 107.30 42 153.05

13 64.60 28 110.35 43 156.10

14 67.65 29 113.40 44 159.15

15 70.70 30 116.45

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Great Britain and

Northern Ireland

(Includes England, Scotland, Wales,

Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey,

Alderney, Sark, and the Isle of Man)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Any postal item containing enclosures addressed to different 

persons at different addresses. 

Arms and parts of arms, except as noted under Observation #5 

below. 

Articles, goods infringing British trademarks or copyright laws. 

Cards decorated with mica or ground glass or similar materials 

unless they are placed in envelopes. 

Citizens Band Radios, walkie-talkies, microbugs, and radio 

microphones that are capable of transmitting on any 

frequency between 26.1 and 29.7 megacycles per second 

and 88 to 108 Mhz per second. 

Goods made in foreign prisons, except those imported for a 

non-commercial purpose or of a kind not manufactured in 

the UK. 

Horror comics and matrices. 

Obscene articles, prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, 

etc. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Seal skins except those from an accepted source. 

Switchblade knives. 

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles, may only be sent in 

registered First-Class Mail International shipments or insured 

Priority Mail International parcels. 

Foods or beverages to which any preservative or other 

substance has been added must comply with the British 

regulations for importation. 

Live bees. 

Live queen bees must be accompanied by an import license 

issued by a UK Government Agricultural Department and a 

health certificate issued by the appropriate Government 

Department of the country of origin stating that the bees are 

free of disease. 

Meat, meat products, and animal products including dry 

sausage and dried milk require import license issued by 

appropriate UK Agricultural Department. 

Plants and parts of plants require import permit issued by the 

appropriate Agricultural Department in UK. 

Observations 

1. The following is a list of the names of the counties and city 

names in Northern Ireland. The County names are in capital 

letters. The geographic identifiers should be used in 

addressing mail to Northern Ireland:

2. Many types of merchandise, unless sent as unsolicited gifts, 

require import licenses that the addressees must obtain from 

the British Board of Trade. Before mailing commercial 

shipments, senders should be assured that the addressees 

can obtain licenses if needed. 

3. All goods sent to the UK are liable to customs duty and 

Value Added Tax on importation whether or not the package 

is marked as a “gift.” Packages are admitted free of customs 

charges, however, if they meet the following conditions: 

a. Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain 

any tobacco goods, spirits or wine; 

b. Gift packages containing only well-worn clothing 

(excluding garments of high value), limited quantities of 

foodstuffs (other than caviar), soap or consumable 

medical supplies. 

4. Postal packages without a customs declaration that contain 

goods liable to customs duty or control may be seized by the 

customs authorities. 

5. Firearms that are intended for sporting purposes are 

mailable to Great Britain, provided the prospective 

addressee has obtained the required import license. 

6. Great Britain limits the weight of M-bags to 20 kg. (44 lbs.). 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

ANTRIM: DOWN: LONDONDERRY: 

Antrim Banbridge Coleraine 

Ballymena Bangor Kilrea 

Belfast Downpatrick Limavady 

Carrickfergus Kilkeel Londonderry 

Larne Newcastle Magherafelt 

Lisburn Newry Portstewart 

Portrush Newtownards TYRONE:

Toomebridge FERMANAGH: Cookstown 

Whitehead Enniskillen Dugannon 

ARMAGH: Moy 

Armagh Omagh 

Lurgan Strabane 

Portsdown 
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Express Mail International (cont’d)

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Great Britain and Northern 

Ireland. 

2. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost 

Country Code: GB

Areas Served: 

All points in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, 

Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, and the Isle of Man. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents. 

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 44 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Greece

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Aluminum foil for tobacco manufacturing. 

Arms and weapons. 

Coins; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured 

or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, 

except banknotes, currency notes (paper money), securities 

payable to bearer may be sent in registered First-Class Mail 

International shipments. 

Firearms, swords, and any articles containing them. 

Fresh meat, preserved meat, rawhides, wool, and other animal 

products must be accompanied by a certificate showing the 

place of origin and stating that it is free of disease. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Playing cards; saccharine; tobacco, cigars, cigarettes; and 

cigarette papers. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Banknotes, currency notes; and securities payable to bearer 

may only be sent in registered First-Class Mail International 

shipments. 

Cans of condensed milk require a label in the Greek language 

indicating the directions for its use. 

Hunting arms and other commercial arms require special 

permission from the Greek authorities. 

Medicines must be packaged in the manufacturer’s container 

bearing his or her distinctive marks. Since admissible 

medicines must be licensed or specially authorized by the 

Greek authorities for importation, mailers should ascertain in 

advance whether the addressees will be able to take 

delivery. 

Used clothing, bedding, and rags must be accompanied by a 

certificate of origin stating that they have been disinfected. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

3. Many types of merchandise are subject to import licenses 

and are not delivered without permission of the Greek 

authorities. Senders should ascertain from the addressees in 

advance of mailing, that their shipments will be delivered. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Greece. 

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: Express Mail Service 

Country Code: GR 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Samples of 

merchandise 

without commercial 

value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 16 $73.75 31 $119.50

2 31.05 17 76.80 32 122.55

3 34.10 18 79.85 33 125.60

4 37.15 19 82.90 34 128.65

5 40.20 20 85.95 35 131.70

6 43.25 21 89.00 36 134.75

7 46.30 22 92.05 37 137.80

8 49.35 23 95.10 38 140.85

9 52.40 24 98.15 39 143.90

10 55.45 25 101.20 40 146.95

11 58.50 26 104.25 41 150.00

12 61.55 27 107.30 42 153.05

13 64.60 28 110.35 43 156.10

14 67.65 29 113.40 44 159.15

15 70.70 30 116.45

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Greenland

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Same as for Denmark. 

Restrictions 

Same as for Denmark. 

Observations 

Shipments containing items subject to ad valorem duty require 

an invoice, which should be sent to the addressee in 

advance. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Grenada

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Ammunition, firing-caps, and charged metal cartridges. 

Coins. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Grenada. All items prohibited in 

regular international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Grenada. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: GD

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

350 max. 6.40
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Guadeloupe

(Includes Saint Bartholomew and

Saint Martin)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels; 

expensive jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be 

sent in registered First-Class Mail International shipments. 

Same as for France. 

Observations 

Invoices and certificates of origin are required as for France. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Guadeloupe. All items prohibited 

in regular international mail are also prohibited in Express 

Mail International to Guadeloupe. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost 

Country Code: GP 

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Guatemala

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms in general, except certain arms for hunting; military 

supplies of all kinds. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewels; and other 

valuable articles. 

Feeding bottles and feeding bottles with glass tubes.

Gardenia plants and seeds.

Police whistles.

Powder of all kinds.

Telegraphic apparatus.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

Tape, adhesive strips, or gummed paper should not be used to 

seal registered items unless the signature or name of the 

sender is written or stamped on the tape. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Guatemala. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Guatemala/Quetzal 

Post 

Country Code: GT 

Areas Served: 

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City, Huehuetenango, Puerto 

Barrios, Quezaltenango, Retalhuleu. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A entragar en propia mano.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Guinea

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition, daggers, sword-canes, brass knuckles, 

blackjacks, and other secret weapons. 

Articles bearing the “Red Cross” or “Geneva Cross” as a 

trademark. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewels; and other 

valuable articles. 

Foreign products, natural or manufactured, having markings, 

labels, or wrappings of any kind that may give the 

impression that they are of French origin. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Weights and measures not of the metric system. 

Restrictions 

Foreign products from a place having the same name as a 

place in France must bear, in addition to the name of that 

place, the name of the country of origin and the word 

“imported” in clearly visible letters. 

Tinned fish, vegetables, and plums must bear on each 

container an indication of the country of origin in raised or 

sunken letters at least 4 millimeters (3/8 inch) high, in the 

middle of the lid and of the bottom, in a space not bearing 

any inscription. Cases and wrappers containing these 

products must bear adhering letters indicating the country of 

origin. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice must accompany all shipments containing 

merchandise. 

2. The addressee must pick up merchandise at customs. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Guinea.

Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier Accelere 

International EMS

Country Code: GN

Areas Served: 

Conakry (postal code CKRY 001), Coyah, Dubreka.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91, endorsed with the letter “M.”

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91, endorsed with the letter “M.”

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $948 max. $12.40
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Guinea-Bissau

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Arms, munitions, and war material require the authorization of 

the military authorities. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Guinea-Bissau. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Service Rapide-EMS 

Country Code: GW 

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,915 max. $32.40
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Guyana

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

All kinds of linen.

Bees and silkworms.

Circulars, advertisement, or tickets relating to lotteries.

Clocks, watches, or other articles bearing any imitation of a 

British assay mark. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Furniture and fixtures.

Most foodstuffs including, meats, fish, vegetables, nuts, fruit, 

bakery products, and confectionery. 

Newsprint paper. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. Many articles are prohibited entry or restricted entry into 

Guyana. Senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the articles will be admitted. 

2. All applications for import licenses must be made to the 

Ministry of Trade, 18 Brickdam, Georgetown, Guyana. 

3. Tape, adhesive strips, or gummed paper should not be used 

to seal registered items unless the signature or name of the 

sender is written or stamped on the tape. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Guyana. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Data Post 

Country Code: GY 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $500 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$10 max. $2.50
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Haiti

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition.

Articles, documents, pamphlets, posters, books, printed 

papers of a seditious, insulting, or immoral nature.

Jewelry.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

If addressees in Haiti fail to pay the import duties after 

acceptance and verification of their shipments, the contents 

may be sold at auction by the customs authorities. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday (until 12 

noon). There is no delivery on Sunday or on national 

holidays. 

2. All items admissible in international mail to Haiti, including 

correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are 

accepted in Express Mail International. See Prohibitions and 

Restrictions. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Haiti. All items prohibited in 

regular international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Haiti.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: HT

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers 

and documents. 

Next to mailing 

label, clearly 

endorse item 

BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label)

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label) 

Merchandise 

samples, gifts, 

computer data 

including computer 

cards, magnetic 

tape microfilm, and 

microfiche. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

Include commercial 

invoice in each 

item. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be attached to the outside of all 

commercial shipments. 
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Express Mail International (cont’d)

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Anse-a-Veau Kenscoff 

Aquin LaColline d’Aquin 

Arcahaie Leogane 

Bainet Liancourt 

Cabaret Limonade 

Camp-Perrin L’Estere 

Cap-Haitien Marchand 

Carrefour Marigot 

Cayes Miragoane 

Croix-des-Bouquets Mirebalais 

Croix-des-Missions Montrouis 

Delmas Petite Riviere de l’Arbonite 

Desdunes Petion-Ville 

Fort-Liberte Petit-Goave 

Gonaives Port-au-Prince 

Grande Riviere du Nord Port-de-Paix 

Gressier Saint-Louis du Nord 

Gros-Morne Saint-Louis du Sud 

Hinche Saint Marc 

Jacmel Trou du Nord 

Jeremie Verrettes 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 20 $90.75 39 $162.00

2 28.25 21 94.50 40 165.75

3 32.00 22 98.25 41 169.50

4 35.75 23 102.00 42 173.25

5 39.50 24 105.75 43 177.00

6 42.25 25 109.50 44 180.75

7 45.00 26 113.25 45 184.50

8 47.75 27 117.00 46 188.25

9 50.50 28 120.75 47 192.00

10 53.25 29 124.50 48 195.75

11 57.00 30 128.25 49 199.50

12 60.75 31 132.00 50 203.25

13 64.50 32 135.75 51 207.00

14 68.25 33 139.50 52 210.75

15 72.00 34 143.25 53 214.50

16 75.75 35 147.00 54 218.25

17 79.50 36 150.75 55 222.00

18 83.25 37 154.50

19 87.00 38 158.25

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Honduras International Mail Manual

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Honduras

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Firearms, parts thereof, and war material.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of 

disinfection from the local board of health or from a firm with 

facilities for disinfecting the articles. Senders must endorse 

the wrappers of such shipments to show that the certificate 

of disinfection is enclosed.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Honduras.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: HN

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

San Pedro Sula 

Tegucigalpa 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

(Includes Kowloon)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Value of coins or of bullion is limited to HK$100. 

Observations 

Although Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the 

People’s Republic of China, senders should address their 

mail to Hong Kong directly.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 3

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Hong Kong. 

2. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to Hong Kong. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost

Country Code: HK

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $153.75 48 $291.75

1 33.00 25 159.50 49 297.50

2 37.75 26 165.25 50 303.25

3 42.50 27 171.00 51 309.00

4 47.25 28 176.75 52 314.75

5 52.00 29 182.50 53 320.50

6 56.75 30 188.25 54 326.25

7 61.50 31 194.00 55 332.00

8 66.25 32 199.75 56 337.75

9 71.00 33 205.50 57 343.50

10 75.75 34 211.25 58 349.25

11 81.00 35 217.00 59 355.00

12 86.25 36 222.75 60 360.75

13 91.50 37 228.50 61 366.50

14 96.75 38 234.25 62 372.25

15 102.00 39 240.00 63 378.00

16 107.75 40 245.75 64 383.75

17 113.50 41 251.50 65 389.50

18 119.25 42 257.25 66 395.25

19 125.00 43 263.00

20 130.75 44 268.75

21 136.50 45 274.50

22 142.25 46 280.25

23 148.00 47 286.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration 

(green label). 

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $111.00 45 $193.50

2 30.75 24 114.75 46 197.25

3 35.00 25 118.50 47 201.00

4 39.25 26 122.25 48 204.75

5 43.50 27 126.00 49 208.50

6 47.25 28 129.75 50 212.25

7 51.00 29 133.50 51 216.00

8 54.75 30 137.25 52 219.75

9 58.50 31 141.00 53 223.50

10 62.25 32 144.75 54 227.25

11 66.00 33 148.50 55 231.00

12 69.75 34 152.25 56 234.75

13 73.50 35 156.00 57 238.50

14 77.25 36 159.75 58 242.25

15 81.00 37 163.50 59 246.00

16 84.75 38 167.25 60 249.75

17 88.50 39 171.00 61 253.50

18 92.25 40 174.75 62 257.25

19 96.00 41 178.50 63 261.00

20 99.75 42 182.25 64 264.75

21 103.50 43 186.00 65 268.50

22 107.25 44 189.75 66 272.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 3

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 3

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$55.00

5.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Hungary

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and 

silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles, unless sent in insured Priority Mail 

International parcels.

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

Gift shipments may be sent without import licenses provided 

they are for the personal use of the addressee or members 

of his or her family; customs duty is exempt on gift 

shipments not exceeding a total value of Ft 500 Hungarian 

Forint and on gift shipments addressed to Hungarian Red 

Cross. 

Many articles are subject to an import license. Therefore, 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

whether the necessary documents are held.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Hungary. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Gyorposta/EMS 

Country Code: HU

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS. 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. 

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Sajat kerez’hez.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Iceland

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Bees and silkworms. 

Icelandic coins and banknotes, as well as any values payable in 

Icelandic currency. 

Meat products including sausages. 

Tobacco products. 

Toys made of lead. 

Wireless receivers and their accessories, parts, or batteries.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

All merchandise imported by mail must be accompanied by an 

invoice in duplicate signed by the seller in case of a sales 

transaction, otherwise, by the mailer. The invoice must 

describe the merchandise and give the selling price of each 

type of goods. The addressee is required to present the 

invoice with other documents in order to effect customs 

clearance. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Iceland. 

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal 

service.

Country Code: IS

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Afhendist vidtananda sjalfum.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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India

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Appliances (including pistols, pistol pencils, etc.) for 

discharging gas, except on behalf of the Government. 

Arms and military equipment, except for the Indian 

Government. 

Articles of gold or silver. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities 

payable to bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Coins or ingots exceeding 65 rupees in value, except coins 

obviously intended for ornament. 

Consumer electronic items, (except hearing aids and life-saving 

equipment, apparatus, and appliances and parts thereof). 

Shipments containing these goods up to the value of 200 

Indian rupees (gift value) are at present released after the 

words “Released on caution” have been stamped on the 

item. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Addressees in India are required to obtain import licenses for all 

goods except those intended for their personal use and not 

exceeding 100 rupees in value. If the license is not obtained 

when required, the articles are considered as prohibited. 

Commercial shipments of tobacco, manufactured or not may 

only be sent to licensed importers or wholesalers. 

Indian banknotes, require permission of the Reserve Bank of 

India. 

Perishable articles or edible substances are admitted only by 

airmail. 

Piece goods and certain manufactured articles must be marked 

to show country of origin as prescribed by the Indian 

trademark regulations. 

Works of art (including photographs); forms ruled or printed; 

account and manuscript books; labels; advertising matter 

(except trade catalogs and circulars); almanacs in sheets or 

in cards; and other cards, as well as waste paper and old 

newspaper for packing, are considered to be merchandise, 

and may be liable to customs duty.

Observations 

1. In India, a very small number of articles is admitted free of 

customs duty and the tariffs of these duties vary 

considerably. The general rate of import duty is 30 percent 

but many articles are liable to a higher rate. 

2. Import duty is chargeable even if the articles are received as 

free gifts. The fact that goods are old or second-hand or gifts 

or articles intended for personal use does not entitle them 

per se to exemption from import duty. However, the 

collection of duty is waived in cases where the total duty on 

a shipment does not exceed 3 rupees. Books and 

magazines are generally exempt from import duty. 

3. Shipments can be more speedily released if their contents 

and value are clearly and correctly declared by the sender. 

4. Insured Priority Mail International parcels addressed to the 

post office boxes of Draw, Kargil and Leh in the State of 

Kashmir are not accepted from November 1 to May 31.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to India. 

2. Import licenses and permits are required for import and 

export of goods in India. The addressee should obtain the 

required import licenses for all goods except those intended 

for personal use and not exceeding 100 rupees in value.

Reciprocal Service Name: International Speed Post

Country Code: IN

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75 67 397.75

20 134.25 44 271.25 68 403.25

21 140.00 45 276.75 69 408.75

22 145.75 46 282.25 70 414.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

checks.

No form required. Endorse items 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Endorse item clearly next to 

mailing label as MERCHANDISE 

SAMPLES.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declarationand Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Endorse item clearly next to 

mailing label as MERCHANDISE.

City Postal Code

Agartala 799001–799007 

Agra 282001–282010 

Ahmedabad 380001–380010, 380012–380016, 

380018, 380019, 380021–380028, 

380050, 382325, 382330, 382340, 

382346, 382348, 382350, 382352, 

382405, 382414, 382415, 382430, 

382440, 382443, 382445, 382449, 382475

Allahabad 211001–211018 

Alwaye 683101–683103, 683108 

Bangalore 560001–560023, 560025–560034, 

560038, 560040–560044, 560046, 

560047, 560050–560055, 560057, 

560058, 560068–560072, 560075, 

560076, 560078–560082, 560084–560086

Bhopal 462001–462004, 462007, 462008, 

462010, 462011, 462013, 462016, 

462018, 462021–462024, 462026, 

462027, 462030–460032, 462036

Bhubaneshwar 751001–751014 

Bombay 400001–400022, 400024–400029, 

400031–400035, 400037–400039, 

400043, 400049–400052, 

400054–400072, 400075–400090, 

400092–400099, 400101–400104

Calcutta 700001–700034, 700037–700048, 

700053–700055, 700060, 700062, 

700063, 700067–700069, 

700071–700073, 700075, 700078, 

700082, 700085–700089, 700092

Calicut 

Chandigarh 160001–160003, 160011, 160012, 

160014, 160015, 160017–160020, 

160022, 160023, 160031, 160036

Cochin 682001TP–682006, 682009, 

682011–682026, 682029, 682031, 

682032, 682035

Coimbatore 640119, 641001–641006, 

641011–641013, 641015, 641016, 

641018, 641025, 641027, 641028, 

641030, 641033, 641037, 631044, 641045 

Cuttack 753001–753013 

Delhi/New Delhi 110001–110029, 110031–110035, 

110037, 110044–110046, 110048, 

110049, 110051–110060, 

110062–110067, 110083, 110091, 

110092, 110094 

Dhanbad 

Goa 403001, 403002, 403004, 403006 

Gorakhpur 
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Express Mail International (cont’d)

Areas Served (cont’d):

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Guwahati 781001, 781003–781014, 781016, 

781018T, 781018–781022, 781024, 

781025, 781029, 781032

Gwalior 474001–474012, 474020 

Hyderabad 500001–500008, 500012, 500013, 

500016–500018, 500020, 

500022–500029, 500034, 500036, 

500038, 500041, 500044, 500045, 

500048, 500049, 500178, 500195, 

500253, 500258, 500264–500267, 

500361, 500371, 500380, 500457, 

500463, 500482, 500484, 500486, 

500659, 500873, 500890

Imphal 795001–795003, 795008, 795010

Indore 452001–452009, 452012

Jaipur 302001–302006, 302011–302013, 

302015–302017 

Jamm 180001–180007 

Jamshedpu

Kanchupuram 631501–631503 

Kanpur 208001–208026 

Lucknow 226001–226009, 226011, 

226016–226020, 227105, 227132 

Madras 600001–600018, 600020–600026, 

600028–600036, 600038–600042, 

600049, 600078, 600079, 

600081–600087, 600090, 

600092–600095, 600097, 600099, 

600102, 600104–0600108, 

600111–600113 

Madurai 625001–625004, 625007–625011, 

625014, 625016–625018, 625020 

Mangalore 575001–575008, 575016 

Meerut 250001–250004 

Moradabad

Mysore

Nagpur

Panaji 403001, 403002, 403004, 403006

Patna 800001–800023

Pondicherry 605001–605004, 605006, 605009, 

605011–605013 

Pune 411001–411014, 411016–411022, 

411026–411032, 411035–411040, 

411042, 411044, 411052 

Quilon

Raipu 492004, 469006–10

Ranchi 834001–834012

Salem 636001–636007, 636009, 636015, 636016 

Schillong

Shimla 171001–171006

Silchar 788001–788007, 788009

Srinagar 190001–190015

Surat 394210, 394220, 394221, 395001–395010 

Tiruchirapalli 620001–620003, 620008, 620014, 

620017, 620018 

Tirupati 517501, 517502, 517507 

Tirupur 638601–638604, 638607, 638608, 638652 

Trichy

Trichur 

Trivandrum 695001–695039, 695098

Vadodara 390001–390019

Varanasi 221001–221007, 221010

Vijayawada 520001–520016

Visakhapatnan 530001–530027, 530038, 530040

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,189 max. $24.40
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Indonesia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Books and periodicals printed in any Indonesian language and 

published outside of Indonesia, except educational books 

approved by the Indonesian Department of Commerce. 

Cloth and batik designs and sarongs. 

Cocoa leaves, dried, undried, or powdered. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Indonesian national currency (rupiahs). 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Used articles including clothing. 

Restrictions 

Import licenses are required for commercial shipments. The 

following articles are not permitted in commercial shipments: 

articles of gold or silver, including tableware; pens and 

pencils ornamented with precious metal; calendar watches; 

linen clothing; natural silk goods; children’s toys operated by 

steam or electricity; leather goods; coffee essences; and 

coffee substitutes; and molasses and sugar substitutes. 

Observations 

1. Customs declarations must show both the gross weight of 

the entire shipment and the net weight of each item in the 

shipment. 

2. Addressees are required to obtain special authorization to 

receive gift shipments that contain any articles that are 

considered “luxury or semi-luxury” items (e.g., various kinds 

of haberdashery, technical goods, foodstuffs, office 

supplies, cameras and projectors) by the Indonesian 

authorities. 

3. Gift shipments must be endorsed “Gift shipment — For the 

personal use of the addressee.” 

4. Many articles are subject to an import license or special 

authorization by the Indonesian authorities. Therefore, 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

whether the necessary documents are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Indonesia.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)

Country Code: ID

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

canceled checks, 

and computer cards 

and printouts.

No form required. Endorse items 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, 

microfiche, and 

magnetic tapes and 

disks.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Amboina 97000–97119, 97231–97239 

Balikpapan 76100–76199 (in Kalimantan Island) 

Banda Aceh 23000 

Bandara 

Soekarno–Hatta 

19101–19109 

Bandung 40000–40199, 40201–40299 

Banjarmasin 70000–70199, 70201–70299 

Batam 29400–29499 (in Raiu Island) 

Bekasi 17000–17199 

Bengkulu 38000 

Bogor 16000, 16100–16199 

Bontang 75300 

Bukittinggi 26100–26199 

Cianjur 43200 

Cibinong 16900 

Cilegon 42400–42419, 42441–42449 

Cimahi 40500 

Ciputat 15400–15419, 15451–15459 

Cirebon 45100 

Denpasar 80000–80199, 80201–80299 (in Bali 

Island) 

Depok 16400–16499 

Jakarta (Djakarta) 10000–10999, 11000, 12000, 13000, 

14000 (except Pulan Seribu), 

19101–19109 (in Java Island) 

Jambi 36000 

Jayapura 99000–99119, 99221–99229 

Karawang 41300 

Kendari 93000 

Kudus 59300 

Kupang 85000–85199, 85201–85299 

Lhokseumawe 24300–24399 

Madiun 63100 

Magelang 56100 

Malang 65100–65199 

Manado 95000–95199, 95201–95299 (in 

Sulawesi Island) 

Mataram 83000 

Medan 20000–20199, 20201–20299 (in 

Sumatra island) 

Mojokerto 61300 

Padang 25000–25199, 25201–25299 (in 

Sumatra Island) 

Palembang 30000–30199, 30201–30299 

Palu 94000 

Pangkalpinang 33100 

Pekanbaru 28000–28199, 28201–28299 (in 

Sumatra Island) 

Pondokgede 17400–17499 

Pontianak 78000–78199, 78201–78299 (in 

Kalimantan Island) 

Purwokerto 53100 

Salatiga 50700 

Samarinda 75000–75199, 75201–75299 

Sawangan 16500–16599 

Semarang 50000–50199, 50201–50299 (in Java 

Island) 

Serang 42100 
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Express Mail International (cont’d)

Areas Served (cont’d):

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Solo 57100–57119, 57121–57129 

Sukabumi 43100 

Sukoharjo 57500 

Surabaya 60000–60199 (in Java Island), 60400 

Tangeramg 15000–15199 

Tanjungkarang 35000 

Tanjungpinang 29100–29199 

Tarakan 77100 

Ujung Pandang 90000–90199, 90201–90299 (in 

Sulawesi Island) 

Ungaran 50500 

Yogyakarta 55000–55199, 55201–55299 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

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Iran

Country Conditions for Mailing

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the 

U.S. Department of the Treasury administers 

sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain 

destinations and recipients, including a broad 

sanctions program against Iran. Prior to mailing any 

items to Iran, mailers should refer to IMM 510 or 

access www.treas.gov/ofac for additional 

information.

Prohibitions (130)

Alcoholic beverages. 

Books, newspapers, printed matter, writing, records, pictures, 

emblems, and any other articles of a seditious or immoral 

nature or contrary to the principles of the Islamic religion or 

accepted customs. 

Used clothing. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or not; jewelry, precious 

stones; and other valuable articles unless sent in insured 

Priority Mail International. 

Fashion newspapers. 

Firearms of all kinds; weapons; and ammunition. 

Games involving profit and loss (for example, dice or card 

games). 

Musical instruments. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radio systems that are equipped with a single sideband; upper 

sideband; lower sideband; beat frequency oscillator; 

continuous air wave band; police band; or an FM band 

having a frequency range of 76 to 87 MHz. 

Radioactive materials. 

Skins of animals the consumption of whose flesh is prohibited 

by Islam. 

Sugar, brown sugar. 

Restrictions 

Banknotes other than Iranian may be imported only with the 

permission of the Iranian National Bank.

Observations 

1. Customs duties will not be levied for the clearance of postal 

items of a non-commercial nature provided the value does 

not exceed $50.00. There are exceptions for those goods 

that are prohibited by law. More clarification is available at 

www.irica.org, the official customs website of the Islamic 

Republic of Iran.

2. Postage covers conveyance only to the Iranian frontier 

offices. Additional charges for conveyance into the interior 

are levied by the Iranian Administration. 

3. The importation of a wide range of general merchandise is 

prohibited or subject to import quotas, and senders are 

advised in their own interests to ascertain before mailing 

whether their goods are admissible.

4. The importation of certain telecommunication products 

(wireless phones, transmitting and receiving sets, and other 

similar items) is subject to permission from the Ministry of 

Information and Communications of the Islamic Republic of 

Iran.

5. The importation of drugs, foods, cosmetics, hygiene 

products, and beverages is subject to permission from the 

Ministry of Health of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

6. The importation of books, publications, films, tapes, and 

CDs containing cultural information is subject to permission 

from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of the 

Islamic Republic of Iran. Importation of books, publications, 

films, tapes, and CDs containing scientific information is 

subject to permission from the Ministry of Health of the 

Islamic Republic of Iran. Importation of other products 

concerning technical and scientific matters in the fields of 

printing, distribution, and copying is subject to permission 

from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of 

the Islamic Republic of Iran.

7. The importation of seeds, insecticides, etc. is subject to 

permission from the Ministry of Agricultural Jahad. 

Additional information is available at www.maj.ir/english/

Main/Default.asp.

8. The importation of radioactive goods and equipment is 

subject to permission from the Atomic Energy Organization 

of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

9. The importation of weapons is subject to permission from 

the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

10.The importation of animal foods is subject to permission 

from the Veterinary Organization of the Islamic Republic of 

Iran.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Iraq

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, including air guns; and parts of arms and munitions.

Binoculars.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or 

not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Lighters containing butane gas. 

Non-preserved meats and soft fruits. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tapes or cassettes. 

Restrictions 

For shipments containing goods valued at more than 1 Iraqi 

dinar, the addressee must obtain a special import license 

from the Ministry of Supply, Import Department, Baghdad. 

Radio apparatus, and their accessories, and knives having 

blades over 76 millimeters (about 3 inches) in length, require 

permission to be obtained by the addressees from the Iraqi 

authorities. 

Observations 

Many articles are subject to an import permit/license. 

Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Iraq. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: IQ

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International service is available to the following 

cities: 

Baghdad

Basrah

Mosul 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $111.50 30 $197.75

1 35.00 16 117.25 31 203.50

2 39.75 17 123.00 32 209.25

3 44.50 18 128.75 33 215.00

4 49.25 19 134.50 34 220.75

5 54.00 20 140.25 35 226.50

6 59.75 21 146.00 36 232.25

7 65.50 22 151.75 37 238.00

8 71.25 23 157.50 38 243.75

9 77.00 24 163.25 39 249.50

10 82.75 25 169.00 40 255.25

11 88.50 26 174.75 41 261.00

12 94.25 27 180.50 42 266.75

13 100.00 28 186.25 43 272.50

14 105.75 29 192.00 44 278.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

NOT Available

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) NOT Available

Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available

Return Receipt (340) NOT Available

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Ireland

(Eire)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons. 

Articles bearing false trademarks or lacking the indication of 

origin required by the Irish regulations. 

Coins minted in a foreign country, except gold and silver; false 

or counterfeit coins. 

Hay, straw, including articles made of straw. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Peat moss litter except under license. 

Prison-made goods. 

Safety fuses; fireworks. 

Tobacco, cigars or cigarettes packed with other articles. Cut 

and compressed, sweetened, or adulterated tobacco.

Restrictions 

Carbon paper, except for typewriter carbon paper that must be 

described on the customs declaration as follows: 

“Typewriter carbon paper coated with wax and containing 

no oxidizable or fatty substances.” 

Circulars or advertisements relating to the prevention or 

treatment of venereal disease must be addressed to 

physicians or pharmacists. 

Import licensing information is contained in the Irish Customs 

and Excise Tariff, which may be obtained from the Secretary, 

Revenue Commissioners, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 and from 

the Government Publications Sales Office, GPO Arcade, 

Dublin 1. 

Importation of tea is subject to certain customs regulations. 

Many other goods, including certain fruit, vegetables and other 

foodstuffs, plants and seeds, and certain pharmaceutical 

products are subject to special regulations. 

Margarine, skimmed milk, and other diluted or adulterated 

foodstuffs must be suitably labeled. 

Oiled or varnished cloth or similar articles must be 

accompanied by a certificate as follows: “The oilcloth or 

similar articles in this parcel have been stored at a 

temperature of 140oF until completely dried, and then cured 

for at least a month before packing.” Only in Priority Mail 

International parcels. 

The following goods are subject to quota restrictions and 

require an import license: boots and shoes, brushes, electric 

lamp bulbs, screws, tapered thread; felt hats and caps for 

women and girls; brushes and mops; wheaten flour and any 

commodity or product of wheat; rubber proofed wearing 

apparel; sparking plugs and component parts; silk and 

artificial silk hose; and certain woven fabrics.

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

3. The names of the counties in Ireland are as follows: Carlow, 

Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, 

Kilkenny, Leitrim, Laioghis, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, 

Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, 

Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. 

4. The names of the county and the delivery office must form a 

part of the address of all mail articles.

5. In the case of articles liable to customs duty that are eligible 

for preference, the preferential tariff will not be applied 

unless the customs declaration is inscribed in bold 

characters: “Preference claimed — Certificate of origin 

enclosed.” Otherwise, the full customs duties will be applied 

to the articles. 

6. The same applies to goods imported under permit, unless 

the declaration is clearly marked “Imported under license,” 

and unless the relative license is produced at the time of 

customs examination. In such cases the license should be 

produced before the goods are imported.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Express Mail International (cont’d)

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Ireland. 

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. 

5. All items must have both the county and city in the address.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail

Country Code: IE

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents 

only.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Israel - Lithuania Israel

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Agricultural tools and accessories. 

Bank and currency notes at present in circulation in Israel. 

Blank invoices with headings. 

Cigarettes exceeding 600. 

Dairy products, except for canned powdered milk. 

Fish and fish products, except for canned items. 

Fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Games of chance. 

Indecent or obscene marks, paintings, photographs, books, 

cards, lithographs, or engravings. 

Infectious perishable biological substances. 

Live plants and seeds. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements. 

Organic fertilizers. 

Radioactive materials. 

Soil and sand. 

Spices exceeding 1 kg. 

Tobacco, in various forms, exceeding 600 grams. 

Used beehives.

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles may only be sent in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments. 

Import licenses are not required for bona fide gifts, namely, all 

articles for the recipients’ personal use provided that the 

import of the articles is permitted or for immigrant’s personal 

effects. 

Import licenses are required for many articles including radios, 

televisions and other transmitters; medical or scientific 

instruments; underwater equipment and cinematographic 

film; postal stamps exceeding 100 Israeli pounds; meat and 

meat products; and plants. 

Records, films, recording wire, computer cards, QSL cards, 

and magnetic film are admitted only if sent in First-Class Mail 

International shipments. 

Spices may be mailed in quantities not to exceed 0.5 kilograms 

(1.1 pounds) per spice. To import larger quantities from 

abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import 

license issued by the Israeli government.

Vitamins, minerals, and food supplements may be mailed in 

quantities not to exceed 100 grams (3.5 ounces) or one 

package per product. To import larger quantities from 

abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import 

license issued by the Israeli government. 

Food products may be mailed in quantities not to exceed 

3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) per food item or 15 kilograms 

(33 pounds) per total food shipment. To import larger 

quantities from abroad, the prospective recipient must 

obtain an import license issued by the Israeli government. 

Imports of fresh and frozen meats require both a permit issued 

by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and a certificate issued 

by the competent regulatory authority in the country of origin 

which attests to the fact that “veterinary control has been 

carried out.” 

Imports of commercial samples of meat and fish products 

require either a permit issued by the Israeli Food Control 

Administration or a certificate issued by the competent 

regulatory authority in the country of origin which attests to 

the fact that the contents are “fit for human consumption.”

Observations 

Invoices and documents relating to commercial items must be 

attached to the outside of the items or to the customs 

declaration and not enclosed in the item. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Israel.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS - Express Mail 

Service

Country Code: IL

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $111.50 30 $197.75

1 35.00 16 117.25 31 203.50

2 39.75 17 123.00 32 209.25

3 44.50 18 128.75 33 215.00

4 49.25 19 134.50 34 220.75

5 54.00 20 140.25 35 226.50

6 59.75 21 146.00 36 232.25

7 65.50 22 151.75 37 238.00

8 71.25 23 157.50 38 243.75

9 77.00 24 163.25 39 249.50

10 82.75 25 169.00 40 255.25

11 88.50 26 174.75 41 261.00

12 94.25 27 180.50 42 266.75

13 100.00 28 186.25 43 272.50

14 105.75 29 192.00 44 278.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

documents, 

business letters, 

non-negotiable 

instruments, 

computer printouts, 

and canceled 

checks. 

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS. 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Identify contents completely 

and state whether import license, if 

required, is attached.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Italy

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Albums of any kind (of photographs, postcards, postage 

stamps, etc.). 

Arms and weapons. 

Articles of platinum or gold; jewelry; and other valuable articles 

unless sent as insured Priority Mail International parcels. 

Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them. 

Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof. 

Cartridge caps; cartridges. 

Clocks and supplies for clocks. 

Compound medicaments and medicines. 

Coral mounted in any way. 

Ether and chloroform. 

Exposed photographic and cinematographic films. 

Footwear of any kind. 

Haberdashery and sewn articles of any kind, including 

trimmings and lace; handkerchiefs; scarves; shawls, 

needlework including stockings and gloves; bonnets, caps, 

and hats of any kind. 

Hair and articles made of hair. 

Human remains. 

Leather goods. 

Lighters and their parts, including lighter flints. 

Live bees, leeches, and silkworms. 

Live plants and animals. 

Nutmeg, vanilla; sea salt, rock salt; saffron. 

Parasites and predators of harmful insects. 

Perfumery goods of all kinds (except soap). 

Playing cards of any kind. 

Postage stamps in sealed or unsealed First-Class Mail 

International shipments. 

Radioactive materials. 

Ribbons for typewriters. 

Roasted or ground coffee and its substitutes; roasted chicory. 

Saccharine and all products containing saccharine. 

Salted, smoked or otherwise prepared meats; fats; and lard. 

Tobacco. 

Toys not made wholly of wood. 

Treated skins and furs. 

Weapons of any kind and spare parts for them.

Restrictions 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; jewelry; and other precious or valuable articles must 

be enclosed in an insured Priority Mail International parcel in 

order to be mailable to addressees in Italy. 

Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in 

registered First-Class Mail International shipments on 

condition that the package bears a completed Form 2976 

and the addressee complies with the Italian financial 

regulations. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

3. First-Class Mail International shipments may not contain 

dutiable articles. 

4. Shipments containing books must bear a PS Form 2976 

(green label). 

5. Many articles are subject to an import license or quantity 

restrictions. Senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the articles will be admitted or 

whether the necessary documents, if required, are held.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Italy. 

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: CAI-Post

Country Code: IT

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers/

documents. 

No form required. Endorse items 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Jamaica

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Bees and materials used by beekeepers. 

Citrus fruits and plants and parts thereof 

Cocoa; coffee; condensed milk; cornmeal; edible oils; honey 

and beeswax; paints; and sugar. 

Cotton seed and plants and parts thereof. 

Lighters containing butane gas. 

Meats. 

Radioactive materials. 

Switchblade knives. 

Restrictions 

Medications must have the name and formula printed in English 

on the container and wrapper. Also, medications for 

treatments of venereal disease must be accompanied with 

directions for their use.

Observations 

Many types of merchandise require authorization to import, 

which the addressee must obtain from the Trade 

Administrator at Kingston. Senders must be assured that the 

addressee has such a permit or can obtain one if needed.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Jamaica. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: JM

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Two copies of a commercial 

invoice must be included in each 

item. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 9 $50.50 17 $79.50

2 28.25 10 53.25 18 83.25

3 32.00 11 57.00 19 87.00

4 35.75 12 60.75 20 90.75

5 39.50 13 64.50 21 94.50

6 42.25 14 68.25 22 98.25

7 45.00 15 72.00

8 47.75 16 75.75

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Deliver to addressee in person.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Japan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished.

Restrictions 

Banknotes; securities payable to bearer; coins, gold bullion; 

bills of exchange; letters of credit; and other payment orders 

are subject to the conditions laid down in the law concerning 

foreign exchange and trade control. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles may only be sent in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments or insured Priority Mail 

International parcels. 

Firearms, including handguns, pistols, machine guns, and rifles; 

other types of weapons, including daggers, swords, spears, 

and switch blade knives; and the components of firearms 

and weapons may not be imported into Japan unless the 

intended recipient has received prior permission from the 

competent authority (i.e., the Public Safety Commission) in 

the prefecture in which that person resides. 

Meat products are prohibited unless accompanied by an 

inspection certificate issued by the U.S. Department of 

Agriculture.

Observations 

1. Human ashes may be accepted if presented for mailing by a 

licensed crematory or licensed mortuary. The ashes must be 

packed in a sealed metal container enclosed in a substantial 

outer container. There must be enclosed within the outer 

container, but outside the metal container, a certified copy of 

the death certificate and a statement or certificate executed 

by the crematory or mortuary to the effect that the ashes are 

those of the person named in the death certificate. 

2. Many articles are subject to an import license. Senders 

should ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether 

the necessary documents are held. Import permits are not 

required for articles intended for personal use and in 

quantities such that they could not be used for commercial 

purposes; articles for the relief of disaster victims; ashes of 

the dead; and publications sent to libraries as part of an 

exchange between countries.

3. A sales invoice is required for all articles valued at more than 

U.S. $1,600.00. The invoice must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed with the customs declaration 

in the plastic envelope of PS Form 2976-E. The sales invoice 

must not obscure the customs declaration, which must 

show through the plastic envelope.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 3

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by two (2) 

copies of the invoice. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Japan. 

3. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to Japan.

Reciprocal Service Name: Business Mail

Country Code: JP

Areas Served: All, including Okinawa.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $153.75 48 $291.75

1 33.00 25 159.50 49 297.50

2 37.75 26 165.25 50 303.25

3 42.50 27 171.00 51 309.00

4 47.25 28 176.75 52 314.75

5 52.00 29 182.50 53 320.50

6 56.75 30 188.25 54 326.25

7 61.50 31 194.00 55 332.00

8 66.25 32 199.75 56 337.75

9 71.00 33 205.50 57 343.50

10 75.75 34 211.25 58 349.25

11 81.00 35 217.00 59 355.00

12 86.25 36 222.75 60 360.75

13 91.50 37 228.50 61 366.50

14 96.75 38 234.25 62 372.25

15 102.00 39 240.00 63 378.00

16 107.75 40 245.75 64 383.75

17 113.50 41 251.50 65 389.50

18 119.25 42 257.25 66 395.25

19 125.00 43 263.00

20 130.75 44 268.75

21 136.50 45 274.50

22 142.25 46 280.25

23 148.00 47 286.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer cards, 

punched paper 

tapes, shipping 

documents, and 

check clearances 

between financial 

institutions.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples not 

exceeding 

100,00 yen in value, 

magnetic tapes and 

disks, and 

microfilm.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise or any 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $111.00 45 $193.50

2 30.75 24 114.75 46 197.25

3 35.00 25 118.50 47 201.00

4 39.25 26 122.25 48 204.75

5 43.50 27 126.00 49 208.50

6 47.25 28 129.75 50 212.25

7 51.00 29 133.50 51 216.00

8 54.75 30 137.25 52 219.75

9 58.50 31 141.00 53 223.50

10 62.25 32 144.75 54 227.25

11 66.00 33 148.50 55 231.00

12 69.75 34 152.25 56 234.75

13 73.50 35 156.00 57 238.50

14 77.25 36 159.75 58 242.25

15 81.00 37 163.50 59 246.00

16 84.75 38 167.25 60 249.75

17 88.50 39 171.00 61 253.50

18 92.25 40 174.75 62 257.25

19 96.00 41 178.50 63 261.00

20 99.75 42 182.25 64 264.75

21 103.50 43 186.00 65 268.50

22 107.25 44 189.75 66 272.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 3

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 3

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$55.00

5.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Jordan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Advertisements concerning treatment of venereal diseases or 

medicinal preparations intended to serve as preventives 

against those diseases. 

Arms.

Essences and oils for use in making adulterated or imitated 

beverages. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Bees and silkworms must be accompanied by an official 

certificate that they are free from disease.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Jordan.

Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post

Country Code: JO

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

checks, computer 

cards, magnetic 

tape, microfiche, 

and microfilm.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Ajlun

Amman 

Aqaba 

Irbid 

Jarash 

Karak 

Ma’an 

Ma’daba 

Mafraq 

Salt 

Tofeila 

Zarga

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Kazakhstan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins, banknotes, credit notes or any securities payable to 

bearer, checks, precious metals (whether manufactured or 

not), precious stones, jewels and other valuable articles, and 

foreign currency are prohibited. Kazakhstan will accept no 

liability for loss of or damage to such items.

Deer horns, hooves, and antlers. 

Explosives and explosive or inflammable substances, 

pyrotechnic articles (fireworks, etc.). 

Firearms and bladed weapons for civilian service, ammunition, 

special dual purpose (civilian and military) technical devices, 

and parts and accessories thereof. 

Foreign currency. 

Military weapons. 

Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursers. 

Natural precious stones, waste therefor, powder from precious 

stones, pearls, yellow amber. 

Nuclear materials and equipment; radioactive materials, fuels 

and corrosive materials. 

Originals and copies of military service records, identity cards, 

and passports. 

Perishable foodstuffs. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Poisons, toxic substances of animal origin. 

Precious metals, alloys, minerals, concentrates, rubble and 

waste from precious metals. 

Publications, printed matter, and plastic audio-visual materials 

(video, etc.) containing propaganda against the political 

regime and liable to threaten the integrity and security of the 

State or aimed at undermining its authority. 

Rare animal and vegetable products and endangered animals 

and plants. 

Rare metals, raw materials, alloys, combinations and products. 

Sturgeon and salmon caviar.

Restrictions 

A certificate must accompany funeral urns containing ashes of 

the deceased from the licensed crematory or licensed 

mortuary stating that the ashes are those of the person 

named in the death certificate. 

Animals and products of animal origin are subject to 

authorization from the veterinary control institutions of 

Kazakhstan. 

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or 

registered First-Class Mail International items, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

Live animals except bees, leeches, and silkworms. 

Radio-electronic and high-frequency equipment requires 

authorization by the country’s Ministry of Transport and 

Communications. 

Recording media (diskettes, video, and audio) require that 

information be supplied on the type of computer and 

operating system used for recording. 

Works of art, antiques, and other valuable objects of art, 

history, science, or culture require authorization by the 

country’s Ministry of Public Health, Education and Culture. 

Observations 

Postal items mailed to Kazakhstan by private individuals are 

exempt from the payment of customs duty provided that 

(a) they do not contain goods that are intended for 

commercial or manufacturing purposes; (b) their weight does 

not exceed 70 pounds; and (c) their value does not exceed 

U.S. $1,000.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Kazakhstan. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: KZ

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 44 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings Kenya

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Kenya

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); 

precious stones; jewelry; and other valuables. 

Firearms and articles resembling deadly weapons. 

Radioactive materials. 

Used clothing, bedding and other similar items, textile and 

fabrics.

Restrictions 

Articles bearing Boy Scout or Girl Scout insignia must have 

authorization of the Kenya Boy Scout or Girl Guide 

Commissioner. 

Military or civil uniforms and clothing resembling them require 

permit of the Kenya government. 

Restrictions apply to the importation of second-hand clothes 

for sale. This restriction does not apply to personal effects. 

Traps capable of killing or capturing game must have 

permission of the Chief Game Warden of Kenya.

Observations 

A plant import permit must be obtained prior to shipment to 

Kenya from the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture at the 

following address: The Director, National Plant Quarantine 

Station, P.O. Box 30148, Nairobi, Kenya. 

Many types of merchandise require authorization to import, 

which the addressee must obtain from the Director of Trade 

and Supplies, P.O. Box 30430, Nairobi, Kenya. Senders 

should be assured that the addressee has such a permit or 

can obtain one if needed. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Kenya. 

2. Express Mail International shipments to Kenya must carry a 

complete street delivery (including the name of the building 

and floor number) or post office box address.

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost

Country Code: KE

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50 67 408.50

20 138.25 44 276.25 68 414.25

21 144.00 45 282.00 69 420.00

22 149.75 46 287.75 70 425.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as 

DOCUMENTS WITHOUT 

COMMERCIAL VALUE.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be enclosed in each item.

Bamburi Keroka Nandi Hills

Basement Kerugoya Nanyuki

Bungoma Khayega Naro Moru

Busia Kigano Ngara RD

Changamwe Kilifi Nkubu

Chepbar Kilindini RD Nyahururu

Chogoria Kisii Nyansiongo

Chuka Kisumu Nyeri

City Square Kitale Othaya

Eldoret Kitui Ronald Ngala ST

Embu Lamu Sarit Center

Enterprise RD Letracets Slaya

Gakere Road Machakos Sotik

Garissa Malindi Teletrade

Gigiri Maragoli Thika

Gilgil Marua Ukunda

Homabay Meru Voi

Isiolo Mombasa Watalii RD

Iten Mukurweini Watamu

Kabarnet Mumias Webuye

Kakamega Muranga Wundanyi

Kapsabet Nairobi G.P.O. Yaya Centre

Karatina Naivasha

Kericho Nakuru
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 25 $143.10 49 $264.30

2 30.15 26 148.15 50 269.35

3 34.80 27 153.20 51 274.40

4 39.45 28 158.25 52 279.45

5 44.10 29 163.30 53 284.50

6 48.75 30 168.35 54 289.55

7 53.40 31 173.40 55 294.60

8 58.05 32 178.45 56 299.65

9 62.70 33 183.50 57 304.70

10 67.35 34 188.55 58 309.75

11 72.40 35 193.60 59 314.80

12 77.45 36 198.65 60 319.85

13 82.50 37 203.70 61 324.90

14 87.55 38 208.75 62 329.95

15 92.60 39 213.80 63 335.00

16 97.65 40 218.85 64 340.05

17 102.70 41 223.90 65 345.10

18 107.75 42 228.95 66 350.15

19 112.80 43 234.00 67 355.20

20 117.85 44 239.05 68 360.25

21 122.90 45 244.10 69 365.30

22 127.95 46 249.15 70 370.35

23 133.00 47 254.20

24 138.05 48 259.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

131 max. 4.40
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Kiribati

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Dyestuffs obtained from coal tar.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

Many categories of goods are either completely prohibited or 

admitted only under special permit. Senders are advised not 

to dispatch goods until they are sure that the importer 

possesses or is able to obtain the necessary license issued 

by the Resident Commissioner, Tarawa, Kiribati, or that no 

such license is required. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Korea, Democratic People’s

Republic of

(North Korea)

Country Conditions for Mailing

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the 

U.S. Department of the Treasury administers 

sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain 

destinations and recipients, including a broad 

sanctions program against North Korea. Prior to 

mailing any items to North Korea, mailers should 

refer to IMM 510 or access www.treas.gov/ofac for 

additional information.

Service is limited to First-Class Mail International 

items, including postcards and matter for the blind. 

All merchandise is prohibited.

Prohibitions (130)

All merchandise is prohibited. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

precious articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished.

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items, including Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes, may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Mail should be addressed to Democratic People’s Republic 

of Korea.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Available only for Priority Mail International Flat 

Rate Envelope.

Flat Rate Envelope: $13.45

May not contain dutiable items or merchandise. The maximum 

weight is 4 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) NOT Available

Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available

Return Receipt (340) NOT Available

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Korea, Republic of

(South Korea)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Counterfeit postage stamps. 

Documents, books, printed papers, engravings or other articles 

contrary to public security. 

Firearms, sabres, and swords for military use. 

Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms. 

Machines and paper for making cigarettes. 

Salt. 

Textile fabrics. 

Weights and measures. 

Restrictions 

Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities 

payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; 

and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in 

registered First-Class Mail International shipments. 

Monthly or weekly journals are admitted to the extent of three 

copies per person and per issue; they are subject to a permit 

from the government if they exceed the limit of three copies. 

Tobacco and ginseng may only be imported by the Korean 

government.

Observations 

1. Articles addressed for delivery in Korea should show the 

name of the addressee, street, district, town and province in 

Korea. The address should be shown also in Korean 

characters, if known. 

2. Service is available only to the provinces comprising the 

Republic of Korea, i.e., provinces south of the 38th parallel 

of latitude. 

3. The following is a list of the provinces comprising the 

Republic of Korea: 

4. The provinces marked with the asterisk (*) are divided by the 

38th parallel of latitude, and it is the responsibility of the 

mailers to determine that the post offices to which their 

parcels are addressed are located south of the 38th parallel. 

Mail addressed to offices north of the 38th parallel will not be 

forwarded to destination but will be treated as undeliverable.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Cheju-do 

Cholla-namdo

Cholla-pukto

Ch’ungch’ong-namdo 

Ch’ungch’ong-pukto

*Kangwon-do

*Kyonggi-do

Kyongsang-namdo

Kyongsang-pukto

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 3

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Republic of Korea. 

2. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to the Republic of Korea.

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost

Country Code: KR

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $153.75 48 $291.75

1 33.00 25 159.50 49 297.50

2 37.75 26 165.25 50 303.25

3 42.50 27 171.00 51 309.00

4 47.25 28 176.75 52 314.75

5 52.00 29 182.50 53 320.50

6 56.75 30 188.25 54 326.25

7 61.50 31 194.00 55 332.00

8 66.25 32 199.75 56 337.75

9 71.00 33 205.50 57 343.50

10 75.75 34 211.25 58 349.25

11 81.00 35 217.00 59 355.00

12 86.25 36 222.75 60 360.75

13 91.50 37 228.50 61 366.50

14 96.75 38 234.25 62 372.25

15 102.00 39 240.00 63 378.00

16 107.75 40 245.75 64 383.75

17 113.50 41 251.50 65 389.50

18 119.25 42 257.25 66 395.25

19 125.00 43 263.00

20 130.75 44 268.75

21 136.50 45 274.50

22 142.25 46 280.25

23 148.00 47 286.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

documents, 

computer data, 

shipping 

documents, check 

clearances, and 

commercial papers. 

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfiche, and 

magnetic tapes.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. 

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Identify contents completely 

and state whether import license, if 

required, is attached. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $84.75 31 $141.00

2 30.75 17 88.50 32 144.75

3 35.00 18 92.25 33 148.50

4 39.25 19 96.00 34 152.25

5 43.50 20 99.75 35 156.00

6 47.25 21 103.50 36 159.75

7 51.00 22 107.25 37 163.50

8 54.75 23 111.00 38 167.25

9 58.50 24 114.75 39 171.00

10 62.25 25 118.50 40 174.75

11 66.00 26 122.25 41 178.50

12 69.75 27 126.00 42 182.25

13 73.50 28 129.75 43 186.00

14 77.25 29 133.50 44 189.75

15 81.00 30 137.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 3

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 3

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$55.00

5.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Kosovo, Republic of

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Weapons and ammunition by private individuals.

Cigarette paper.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and 

silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

Certain shipments may require a license by the U.S. Commerce 

Department under the Export Administration Regulations 

(see 530).

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

General Conditions for Mailing 

See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service 

Guide, for information about areas served in the destination 

country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling 

requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and 

other conditions for mailing.

Note: To determine conditions and available city destinations 

for the Republic of Kosovo, refer to Publication 141’s country 

listing for the Republic of Serbia (“Serbia”).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Kuwait

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Lighters containing butane gas, and refills therefor.

Magazines or other printed matter containing illustrations of 

nude or partly nude human figures.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Addressees are required to obtain import licenses for preserved 

meat, dairy products, drugs, serums and vaccines.

Jewels, precious stones, and metals imported for commercial 

or resale purposes, are subject to prior authorization of the 

Ministry of Trade and Industry of Kuwait.

Medicines and pills must be accompanied by a medical 

prescription or documents indicating their specifications or 

composition.

Tapes and cassettes must not be sent in Registered Mail. Such 

articles are admitted in ordinary mail.

Used clothing intended for sale must be accompanied by a 

certificate of disinfection or sterilization.

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Kuwait International Mail Manual

572 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Express Mail International items mailed to Kuwait should 

bear the addressee’s telephone number. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Kuwait. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post

Country Code: KW

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers, 

documents, and 

commercial papers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Kuwait

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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,000 max. $22.40
Kyrgyzstan International Mail Manual

574 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Kyrgyzstan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Explosive, flammable, or dangerous substances. 

Military-type firearms, and ammunitions therefor, other than 

hunting weapons, knives and blades, sheaths therefor, 

specially intended for attack (truncheons, stilettos). 

Narcotics, psychotropic and other substances that encourage 

drug addiction, and hashish. 

Perishable goods. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Printed matter, plates, negatives, films for exposure, 

phonographs, tapes, video cassettes and video discs, 

information for electronic calculators, manuscripts, disks 

and other sound recordings, drawings and other printing and 

plastic arts products containing information that may 

prejudice the constitutional order of the State, public, 

political, or economic interests, or State sovereignty; in 

defense of war, terrorism, incitement to racial hatred such as 

Zionism, anti-Semitism, fascism, national exclusion, and 

religious provocation; and pornographic publications. 

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Coins; currency notes or securities of any kind payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver (whether 

manufactured or not); precious stones; jewels; or other 

valuable articles may be mailed only as insured Priority Mail 

International parcels. Kyrgyzstan will not accept liability in 

cases of loss or damage to such items if they are accepted.

High-frequency radio-electronic devices and apparatus; 

ultrasonic apparatus; industrial, scientific, and medical 

generators; detection devices used to measure transport 

speed (radar) are admitted only on the authorization of the 

Ministry of Transport and Communications. 

Seeds and parts of plants intended for planting require 

authorization of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Observations 

None.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Kyrgyzstan

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 79 inches 

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Kyrgyzstan. 

4. Express Mail International shipments must have a street 

address. Post office box addresses should not be used. A 

local telephone number for addressee should be provided if 

possible. 

5. All items must have both the county and city in the address.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: KG

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

720000 Bishek (Frunze) 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Kyrgyzstan International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings Laos

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Laos

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Most merchandise requires special permission from the Laotian 

authorities for importation. Senders should be advised in 

their own interest to ascertain before mailing whether their 

goods are admissible. 

Observations 

The following are the only post offices in operation: 

Attapeu 

Houeisai 

Khammouane 

Luangnamtha 

Luangprabang 

Oudomxay 

Paksane 

Paksé 

Phonehong 

Phongsaly 

Samneua 

Saravane 

Savannakhet 

Sayaboury 

Sékong 

Vientiane 

Xiengkhouang 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Laos. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Laos Express 

Country Code: LA 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty and 

with commercial 

value exceeding 

$40.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Two copies of a commercial 

invoice must be included with each 

item.

0100 Chanthaboury 0900 Phonsavanh 

0112 Hatsayfong 0607 Phonxay

0500 Houeisai 0700 Sam Neua

1200 Khammouane 1400 Saravane

1300 Khanthaboury 1300 Savannakhet

0300 Luang Namtha 0800 Sayaboury

0600 Luang Prabang 0101 Sikhottabong

0400 Muang Xay 0103 Sisattanak

0602 Muong Nane 1200 Thakhek

0605 Muong Ngoy 1500 Thateng

0604 Nambak 0100 Vientiane

0114 Naxaythong 0116 Xaysetha 

0120 Pakngum 0117 Xaythany

1100 Paksane 0900 Xieng Khouang

1600 Pakse 0601 Xieng Ngeun

1000 Phone Hong 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Latvia International Mail Manual

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Latvia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition, parts and accessories. 

Coins, bank notes, currency notes (paper money), securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry 

and other valuable articles. 

Explosives and combustible materials. 

Hyacinth bulb, carnation and chrysanthemum seedling and 

cuttings, seeds of leguminous plants and seeds in 

quarantine. 

Live animals except bees and leeches. 

Narcotics and psychotropic substances. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Publications harmful to young people; works contrary to public 

order; obscene or immoral articles. 

Radioactive materials. 

Raw animal products. 

Restrictions 

A veterinary service certificate must accompany animal 

products (with the exception of canned foods). 

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or 

registered First-Class Mail International items, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

Pharmaceutical products may not be sent to private individuals 

who are resident in Latvia. Such products can only be mailed 

to pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical 

wholesalers, or accredited representatives of foreign 

producers of medicines who have a business presence in 

Latvia. A quality certificate and a shipper’s invoice prepared 

by the product’s producer must accompany all mailpieces 

that contain pharmaceutical products. 

Products of floras must be accompanied by a plant health 

(phytosanitary) certificate. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Latvia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal 

service. 

Country Code: LV 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,458 max. $17.40
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Lebanon

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Artificial butters and adulterated or harmful products.

Automatic and electrical gambling devices.

Cigarette papers and machines for the manufacture or packing 

of cigarettes. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other precious articles. 

Essences, essential oils, and products derived therefrom for the 

use in the manufacture of imitated beverages, ices, and 

pastries. 

False trade-marks, trade names, or indications of origin.

Lighters using butane gas.

Liquids, easily liquefiable elements, and glass or similarly fragile 

articles.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Leaf tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes are subject to prior 

authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Finance.

Medicines, surgical and dental instruments are admitted only 

under permit from the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon. 

Observations 

1. Commercial shipments valued at 50 Lebanese pounds or 

over, require 3 copies of a combined certificate of origin and 

commercial invoice. The document must be certified by a 

chamber of commerce or similar organization and, if a 

Lebanese consular officer is located at the place of mailing, 

it must be legalized by him or her. Gift shipments regardless 

of value and commercial shipments valued at less than 50 

Lebanese pounds are exempt from the requirement. 

2. Articles must be carefully addressed to show the exact place 

of destination but not the names of other places nearby. The 

office of destination must be written legibly in Arabic 

characters, as far as possible, as well as in English or 

French. 

3. Import licenses are required for many kinds of merchandise. 

Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

Items containing small quantities not exceeding 100 

Lebanese pounds in value are not subject to an import 

permit. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

65 max. 3.40
Lesotho International Mail Manual

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Lesotho

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Base or counterfeit coins.

Charged butane gas lighters and refills.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and 

silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Eau de cologne.

Military uniforms and equipment.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Prison-made goods.

Printed matter relating to football pools.

Radioactive materials.

Used clothing or used articles intended for resale.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

Invoices must be inserted in all commercial shipments. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Lesotho. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Fastmail 

Country Code: LS 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Butha Buthe Mohaleshoek

Leribe Morija 

Mafeteng Quthing 

Majara Roma 

Maputsoe Saint Monica

Maseru Teyateyaneng

Mazenod

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Lesotho International Mail Manual

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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

440 max. 7.40
Individual Country Listings Liberia

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Liberia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail 

International. 

Restrictions 

Pharmaceutical products are admitted only under prior permit 

from the National Public Health Dept., Official Bag 9009, 

Monrovia. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Liberia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service 

Country Code: LR 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

Monrovia 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included with all commercial 

shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

440 max. 7.40
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Libya

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms (other than sporting guns). 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

all kinds payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold 

or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Tea, salt.

Tobacco in any form.

Restrictions 

Special authorization is required for plant material including 

seeds, salt, saccharine, sporting guns, serums, and 

vaccines. 

Observations 

1. Import licenses are required for all shipments intended for 

commercial purposes. However, an import permit is not 

necessary for shipments containing goods whose value 

does not exceed 5 Libyan Dinar. Every shipment containing 

goods for sale must be accompanied by an invoice, in 

duplicate, dated and signed by the sender. 

2. Commercial shipments should be accompanied by a 

certificate of origin from the dispatching firm that the 

contents of the shipments contain only goods of a 

commercial nature. 

3. In accordance with Executive Order 12543 of January 7, 

1986, merchandise is limited to donations of articles of food, 

clothing, medicines, and medical supplies that are intended 

strictly for medical purposes. First-Class Mail International 

items including postcards and International Priority Airmail 

(IPA) items are subject to the content restriction. ISAL 

service is suspended because transportation is not available. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Liechtenstein

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons. 

Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms, 

nonexplosive parts of artillery fuses, flammable films, or 

articles made of celluloid. 

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Lottery tickets and advertisements for lotteries.

Mini-spies (miniature wireless transmitters).

Radar detectors.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

3. A letter or card fully prepaid and bearing the same address 

as that of a Priority Mail International parcel may be tied to or 

otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel in 

such manner as to prevent its separation therefrom and not 

to interfere with the address of the parcel. Stamps to cover 

postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the 

parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed 

to the envelope thereof, or in the case of a postcard, to the 

address side of the card, preferably the upper-right portion. 

Priority Mail International parcels to which such letters or 

cards are attached are treated as parcel post. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Liechtenstein. 

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: International Rapid Service 

Country Code: LI 

Areas Served: 

All points in Liechtenstein are served. Liechtenstein is served 

through Switzerland. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence 

and commercial 

papers/documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Samples of 

merchandise 

without commercial 

value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Lithuania

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunitions, and parts and accessories; all types of 

hunting and sporting guns, crossbows, pneumatic and 

fighting weapons, gas pistols, and gas bombs. 

Articles whose nature and packaging may constitute a danger 

to postal employees or that may spoil or damage other 

postal items. 

Articles with immoral inscriptions and pictures. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money) except 

quantities sent by the National Bank of Lithuania and its 

institutions; securities of any kind payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured 

or not); precious metals and precious stones, including 

scrap and waste from such items; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of mail, 

including Express Mail International shipments, that are sent 

to Lithuania. 

Explosive, combustible, and dangerous materials. 

Narcotic, psychotropic, and toxic substances and equipment 

for using them. 

Nonprecious metals, their alloys, wastes, and scrap. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Prepared foodstuffs and raw materials of animal origin if their 

industrial packaging is damaged, the use-by-date has 

expired, or the sensory features (i.e., smell, taste, and touch) 

have been altered. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, except it is 

permitted to send 200 cigarettes or 250 g. of tobacco, or an 

assortment of these products, provided the gross weight 

does not exceed 250 g. (8.8 ounces). 

Watch straps, watch bands, and watch bracelets, and parts 

thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious 

metal whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated. 

Restrictions 

Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or 

registered First-Class Mail International items, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box.

Firearms (categories B, C, and D), ammunition, special 

surveillance and security equipment, crime-fighting 

instruments/equipment, and civilian pyrotechnic articles can 

be sent only with authorization from the Police Department 

of the Ministry of Home Affairs. 

Objects of cultural value, works of art, and antiques may be 

sent only with a permit from the Ministry of Culture’s 

Department of the Protection of Objects of Cultural Value. 

Radio-electronic apparatus and electrical equipment that may 

emit radio waves require authorization from the National 

Electrical Equipment and Communications Inspectorate. 

Sugar may not exceed 5 kg. (11 pounds) per shipment. 

Observations 

A value-added tax (VAT) will be applied to books, newspapers, 

and periodicals. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Lithuania International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Lithuania. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: LT 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Luxembourg International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Luxembourg - Mozambique Luxembourg

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Air guns, daggers, sword canes, loaded canes, and other 

hidden or secret defensive weapons. 

Arms and weapons. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Lottery tickets, as well as printed papers, advertisements, 

posters, etc., relating to lotteries or sweepstakes. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Postcards embellished with fabrics, embroidery, metal, 

spangles, or similar materials except in sealed envelopes.

Printed pamphlets, without indication of the name of the 

printer. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

An import license is required for the importation of a number of 

agricultural; textile; iron and steel; and general products. 

Therefore, the sender should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles may only be sent in insured Priority Mail 

International parcels. These articles are not admitted in FirstClass Mail International shipments, including the Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope. 

Special authorization is required for plants, fruit, seeds, meat, 

and meat products for commercial purposes, saccharine 

and similar substances. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For Priority Mail International parcels, an invoice, in 

duplicate, is required for all commercial shipments 

regardless of value and all personal shipments valued at 

$300 or more. The invoices must be affixed to the outside of 

the parcel or may be enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the 

customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Luxembourg. 

4. An Express International shipment may be addressed to a 

street address or to a post office box. A local telephone 

number for the addressee should be provided when the item 

is addressed to a street address and must be provided when 

the item is addressed to a post office box. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost 

Country Code: LU 

Areas Served: All 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business documents, 

business letters, and 

commercial papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 

Declaration (green label).

Merchandise samples 

without commercial 

value, microfilm, 

magnetic tapes, and 

microfiche. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 

Declaration (green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
Macao International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Macao

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, except under permit.

Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities 

payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or 

not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles 

may only be sent in registered First-Class Mail International 

shipments. 

Observations 

Effective December 20, 1999, Macao became a Special 

Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. 

Despite that change in territorial status, mail intended for 

delivery in Macao should continue to be addressed to 

Macao directly. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Macao

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees must obtain import license from the local Trade 

and Industry Department in Macao to receive Express Mail 

shipments valued at more than 1000 patacas. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Macao. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost 

Country Code: MO 

Areas Served: 

All points in Macao including the islands of Taipa and Coloane. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75 67 397.75

20 134.25 44 271.25 68 403.25

21 140.00 45 276.75 69 408.75

22 145.75 46 282.25 70 414.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Samples of 

merchandise 

without commercial 

value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 25 $148.50 49 $274.50

2 30.75 26 153.75 50 279.75

3 35.00 27 159.00 51 285.00

4 39.25 28 164.25 52 290.25

5 43.50 29 169.50 53 295.50

6 48.75 30 174.75 54 300.75

7 54.00 31 180.00 55 306.00

8 59.25 32 185.25 56 311.25

9 64.50 33 190.50 57 316.50

10 69.75 34 195.75 58 321.75

11 75.00 35 201.00 59 327.00

12 80.25 36 206.25 60 332.25

13 85.50 37 211.50 61 337.50

14 90.75 38 216.75 62 342.75

15 96.00 39 222.00 63 348.00

16 101.25 40 227.25 64 353.25

17 106.50 41 232.50 65 358.50

18 111.75 42 237.75 66 363.75

19 117.00 43 243.00 67 369.00

20 122.25 44 248.25 68 374.25

21 127.50 45 253.50 69 379.50

22 132.75 46 258.75 70 384.75

23 138.00 47 264.00

24 143.25 48 269.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 0

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $4,227 max. $45.40
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Macedonia, Republic of

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

No list furnished. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Macedonia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS 

Country Code: MK 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be enclosed in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,380 max. $26.40
Madagascar International Mail Manual

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Madagascar

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles violating the copyright laws.

Boxes of preserved sardines weighing more than 1 kilogram.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Compound medicines not appearing in an official 

pharmacopoeia. 

Playing cards. 

Preserved fish, vegetables, and plums not bearing on each 

receptacle a stamp showing their origin. 

Products bearing false indications of origin. 

Radioactive materials. 

Saccharine. 

Tobacco sauce (Praiss). 

Restrictions 

Arms and ammunitions for military or sporting use are admitted 

only under permit issued by local authorities in Madagascar. 

Consignments of watches are admitted only in Priority Mail 

International parcels, the packing of which consist of strong 

metal boxes or cases made of wood. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Madagascar. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Malaika 

Country Code: MG 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Antananarivo 

Diego-Suarez 

Ivato-Aeroport 

Majunga 

Tamatave 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

199 max. 4.40
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Malawi

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Aphrodisiacs. 

Arms, munitions, and similar articles. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of 

mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are 

sent to Malawi. 

Correspondence concerning fraudulent enterprises or fortune 

telling. 

Used clothing. 

Restrictions 

Patent medicines must be plainly marked with the composition 

and dosage. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Malawi. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS) 

(Note: Service is available to Malawi but not from it.) 

Country Code: MW 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Balaka Liwonde 

Blantyre Luchenze 

Capital City Mangochi 

Chichiri Mulanje 

Kanengo Mzuzu 

Karonga Thyolo 

Lilongwe Zomba 

Limbe 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Malaysia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Butane gas lighters and refills. 

Circulars or advertisements containing amulets, charms or 

talismans. 

Coins or ingots of a value higher than 50 Malaysian dollars, 

except coins for ornament. 

Firearms, including gas guns, and any component parts of such 

weapons. 

Harpoons and spear guns used for undersea fishing. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements thereof. 

Pornographic articles. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold 

or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles may only be sent in insured parcels. 

These articles are not admitted in First-Class Mail 

International shipments, including the Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope. 

Observations 

1. Insured parcels for Sabah (North Borneo and Labuan) and 

Sarawak are accepted only for delivery at the following 

offices: 

Sabah (North Borneo and Labuan): Beaufort, Keningau, 

Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Labuan, Lahad Datu, 

Papar, Ranau, Sandakan, Semporna, Tawau, Tenom, and 

Tuoran. 

Sarawak: Baran, Bintulu, Kuching, Limbang, Miri, Mukah, 

Sarikei, Sibu, and Simanggang. 

2. Many types of merchandise require import licenses that 

addressees must obtain from the Malaysian authorities. 

Senders should be assured before mailing that addressees 

can obtain licenses if needed. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Malaysia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Poslaju 

Country Code: MY 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No forms required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be placed on the Express Mail 

International item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,429 max. $17.40
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Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Any type of gunpowder; weapons of war; intoxicants; poisons; 

nitrates; pork; statues used for worship; pornographic 

material. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Maldives. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Swiftpost 

International 

Country Code: MV 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Only Male and all resort hotels (postal codes 2001–2006). 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Mali

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold, silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones, jewelry and other 

valuable articles.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Weights and measures not of the metric system.

Restrictions 

Preserved fish, vegetables, and plums must be marked plainly 

with country of origin. Boxes of fish weighing more than one 

kilogram. 

The following articles are subject to special regulations on 

importation: Firearms and airguns; distilling apparatus; 

saccharine and artificial flavors for beverages and 

confectionery; phonograph records, Arabic books, and 

prints. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items, including the Priority 

Mail International Flat Rate Envelope, containing dutiable 

articles must be registered.

2. Postal authorities of Mali collect domestic postage from 

addressees for inbound shipments.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Mali. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Mali 

Country Code: ML 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Bamako

Gao

Kayes

Koulikoro

Mopti

Segou

Sikasso

Tombouctou

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Malta

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms 

and ammunition. 

Human remains. 

Indecent or obscene articles. 

Live plants and animals. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements thereof. 

Radioactive materials. 

Switchblade knives. 

Restrictions 

Used clothing, sacks, bags, carpets, embroidery, fruit, 

vegetables, and many other foodstuffs are subject to local 

health regulations. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

3. Many items are completely prohibited or admitted only 

under special permit issued by the Controller of Customs, 

Malta. The sender, therefore, should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 

are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Malta. 

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: EMS Datapost 

Country Code: MT 

Areas Served: All 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $96.50 30 $164.00

1 33.50 16 101.00 31 168.50

2 38.00 17 105.50 32 173.00

3 42.50 18 110.00 33 177.50

4 47.00 19 114.50 34 182.00

5 51.50 20 119.00 35 186.50

6 56.00 21 123.50 36 191.00

7 60.50 22 128.00 37 195.50

8 65.00 23 132.50 38 200.00

9 69.50 24 137.00 39 204.50

10 74.00 25 141.50 40 209.00

11 78.50 26 146.00 41 213.50

12 83.00 27 150.50 42 218.00

13 87.50 28 155.00 43 222.50

14 92.00 29 159.50 44 227.00

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Martinique

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Otherwise, same as for France.

Restrictions 

Same as for France. 

Observations 

Same as for France. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Martinique. All items prohibited in 

regular international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Martinique. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Chronopost

Country Code: MQ 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Mauritania

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities of any kind payable to bearer; platinum, 

gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Printed or written matter, including designs or emblems, 

capable of promoting crime or public disorder. 

Radioactive materials. 

Rough diamonds. 

Switchblade knives, blackjacks, daggers, and other 

concealable offensive weapons. Firearms, except for 

government use. 

Watches. 

Weighing and measuring instruments not calibrated in the 

metric system. 

Restrictions 

Tobacco or cigarettes. The packages must bear the words 

“Vente en Republique Islamique de Mauritanie” printed in 

letters at least 1-1/4 inches high below the trademark. 

Observations 

Import permits or licenses are required for many types of 

goods; therefore, the sender should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 

are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Mauritania. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post International 

Country Code: MR

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Aioun El Atrouss Kiffa Selibaby 

Akjoujt Nema Tidjikja 

Aleg Nouadhibou Zouerate 

Atar Nouakchott 

Kaedi Rosso 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

635 max. 9.40
Individual Country Listings Mauritius

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Mauritius

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

All varieties of maize; tea. 

Ammunition, charged metal firing caps, and cartridges for small 

arms. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Seditious printed matter, paintings, books, and publications. 

Used clothing intended for sale. 

Restrictions 

Drugs and medicines may only be addressed to physicians, 

dentists, pharmacists, or veterinarians. 

Import permit is required for radiosets and spare parts, thereof. 

Observations 

Import permits or licenses are required for many types of 

goods; therefore, senders should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 

are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Mauritius. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS/Speedpost 

Country Code: MU 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

165 max. 4.40
Mexico International Mail Manual

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Mexico

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Ammunition, firing caps, and loaded metal cartridges for 

portable firearms. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Meat and products derived from pork.

Perishable confectionery, pastries, fruit, and vegetables.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Pistols and other devices for emitting tear gas.

Radioactive materials.

Tickets, lists, and circulars for foreign lotteries.

Works infringing copyrights covering Mexico.

Restrictions 

Chocolate and products made of chocolate require prior 

authorization from the Mexican Secretary of Commerce. 

Medicinal products, beauty products, cosmetics, and toilet 

articles are admitted only by prior approval of the 

Department of Public Health in Mexico. 

Observations 

1. Goods whose commercial value exceed U.S. $70 dollars 

should be accompanied by a commercial invoice. 

2. Import permits or licenses are required for merchandise 

exceeding 5000 Mexican pesos. Merchandise valued less 

than 5000 pesos does not require import permits. 

3. To speed delivery of items subject to customs duty, 

commercial shipments must be accompanied by two copies 

of the commercial invoice, duly translated into Spanish, and 

inserted inside the package. Addressees will be fined if these 

documents are missing. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 2

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $34.95 24 $180.50 48 $265.25

1 55.75 25 184.75 49 268.75

2 63.00 26 188.25 50 272.25

3 70.25 27 191.75 51 275.00

4 77.50 28 195.25 52 277.75

5 84.75 29 198.75 53 280.50

6 92.00 30 202.25 54 283.25

7 99.25 31 205.75 55 286.00

8 106.50 32 209.25 56 288.75

9 113.75 33 212.75 57 291.50

10 121.00 34 216.25 58 294.25

11 125.25 35 219.75 59 297.00

12 129.50 36 223.25 60 299.75

13 133.75 37 226.75 61 302.50

14 138.00 38 230.25 62 305.25

15 142.25 39 233.75 63 308.00

16 146.50 40 237.25 64 310.75

17 150.75 41 240.75 65 313.50

18 155.00 42 244.25 66 316.25

19 159.25 43 247.75 67 319.00

20 163.50 44 251.25 68 321.75

21 167.75 45 254.75 69 324.50

22 172.00 46 258.25 70 327.25

23 176.25 47 261.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 2

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Mexico. 

2. An import license is required for microfilm, microfiche, and 

computer data. 

3. To avoid confusion with domestic five-digit ZIP Codes, 

mailers should place the five-digit Postal Code for the 

destination city in Mexico in front of the city name, and the 

capitalized country name should appear as the last line of 

the address. For example:

Reciprocal Service Name: Servicio de 

Correspondencia 

Agrupada (SERCA) or 

Correos Acelerado 

International (CAI) 

Country Code: MX 

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $26.95 15 $78.00 30 $119.25

1 30.50 16 80.75 31 122.00

2 34.25 17 83.50 32 124.75

3 38.00 18 86.25 33 127.50

4 41.75 19 89.00 34 130.25

5 45.50 20 91.75 35 133.00

6 49.25 21 94.50 36 135.75

7 53.00 22 97.25 37 138.50

8 56.75 23 100.00 38 141.25

9 60.50 24 102.75 39 144.00

10 64.25 25 105.50 40 146.75

11 67.00 26 108.25 41 150.00

12 69.75 27 111.00 42 153.25

13 72.50 28 113.75 43 156.50

14 75.25 29 116.50 44 159.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $26.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Microfiche, 

microfilm, computer 

data (including 

magnetic tapes and 

disks), and 

merchandise 

samples.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

50000 Toluca 

MEXICO

City Postal Code

Acapulco 39300–39400

Aguascalientes 20000–20299

Bosques de Echegaray 53300–53399

Boulevares 53140–53149

Campeche 24000–24099 

Campestre Guadalupana 57120–57159

Cancun 77500–77501

Cd. Azteca 55100–55269

Cd. del Carmen 24100–24199

Cd. Guadalupe 67100–67199

Cd. Juarez 32000–32699

Cd. Lopez Mateos 52900–52999 

Cd. Madero Tamaulipas 

Cd. Nezahualcoyoil 57000–57720 

Cd. Obregon 85000–85199

Cd. Victoria 87000–87199 

Chalco 56640–56680

Chapala 45900–45901

Chetumal 77000–77099

Chihuahua 31000–31499

Coacalco de Berriozabal 55700–57720

Coatzacoalcos 96400–96599

Colima 28000–28099

Colonia del Valle 66220–66221

Cozumel 77600–77699

Cuautitlan Izcalli 54700–54799

Cuautitlan de Romero 54800–54899

Cuernavaca 62000–62499

Culiacan 80000–80299

Durango 34000–34299

Ecatapec 54900–55099

Ensenada 22800–22899

Fresnillo 99000–99199

Gomez Palacio 35000–35099

Guadalajara 44100–44999

Guanajuato 36000–36099

Guaymas 85400–85499

Hermosillo 83000–83299

Iztapaluca 56530–56599 

Jalapa 91000–91199

La Fama 66100–66101 
Mexico International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (cont’d)

Areas Served (cont’d): 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 2

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $11.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $26.95; Large – $33.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

City Postal Code

La Florida 53130–53199

La Paz 23000–23099

Leon de los Aldama 37000–37599

Los Mochis 81200–81299

Los Reyes la Paz 56400–56499 

Manzanillo 28200–28299 

Matamoros 87300–87499 

Mazatlan 82000–82199 

Merida 97000–97299 

Mexicali 21000–21399 

Mexico City 01000–16999 

Minatitlan 96700–96899 

Monterrey 64000–64999 

Morelia 58000–58299 

Naucalpan de Juarez 53000–53999 

Oaxaca 68000–68199 

Pachuca 42000–42099 

Progreso 97320–97321 

Puebla 72000–72599 

Puerto Vallarta 48300–48399 

Queretaro 76000–76199 

Reynosa 88500–88799 

Saltillo 25000–25299 

San Jose del Cabo 23400–23401 

San Luis Potosi 78000–78399 

San Nicolas de los Garza 66400–66499 

San Pedro Garza Garcia 66200–66299 

San Pedro Tlaquepaque 45500–45599 

Santa Catarina 66100–66379 

Santa Clara Coatitla 55100–55599 

Soledad Diez Gutierrez 78430–78439 

Tampico 89000–89399 

Tapachula 30700–30799 

Tepic 63000–63199 

Tepozotlan 54600–54699 

Texcoco 56100–56199 

Tijuana 22000–22699 

Tlalnepantla de Baz 54009–54199 

Tlaxcala 90000–90099 

Toluca 50000–50199 

Torreon 27000–27399 

Tultitlan 54900–54999 

Tuxtla Gutierrez 29000–29099 

Veracruz 91700–91899 

Villahermosa 86000–86199 

Zacatecas 98000–98099 

Zapopan 45100–45199 

Zihuatanejo 40880–40883 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $20.00 16 $62.25 31 $96.00

2 23.75 17 64.50 32 98.25

3 27.50 18 66.75 33 100.50

4 31.25 19 69.00 34 102.75

5 35.00 20 71.25 35 105.00

6 37.75 21 73.50 36 107.25

7 40.50 22 75.75 37 109.50

8 43.25 23 78.00 38 111.75

9 46.00 24 80.25 39 114.00

10 48.75 25 82.50 40 116.25

11 51.00 26 84.75 41 118.50

12 53.25 27 87.00 42 120.75

13 55.50 28 89.25 43 123.00

14 57.75 29 91.50 44 125.25

15 60.00 30 93.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mexico

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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 2

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.79

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 2

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Deliver to addressee in person.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.79 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.34

3 1.89

3.5 2.44

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.03 12 $6.50 44 $18.90

2 1.59 16 8.05 48 20.45

3 2.15 20 9.60 52 22.00

4 2.71 24 11.15 56 23.55

5 3.27 28 12.70 60 25.10

6 3.83 32 14.25 64 26.65

7 4.39 36 15.80

8 4.95 40 17.35

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.23 12 $6.70 44 $19.10

2 1.79 16 8.25 48 20.65

3 2.35 20 9.80 52 22.20

4 2.91 24 11.35 56 23.75

5 3.47 28 12.90 60 25.30

6 4.03 32 14.45 64 26.85

7 4.59 36 16.00

8 5.15 40 17.55

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$28.60

2.60

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Moldova International Mail Manual

644 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Moldova

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Bank notes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer. 

Explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches; materials regarded 

as combustible or dangerous. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Printed books, newspapers, pictures, publications, 

manuscripts, and other products of the printing industry that 

are contrary to public order; obscene or immoral articles. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Medicaments and other products used in medical treatment are 

subject to prior authorization granted by the Ministry of 

Health (Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment) or by the 

Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Veterinary Service).

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Moldova

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Moldova. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: MD 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location:

277000 Chisinau (Kishinev) 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,915 max. $32.40
Individual Country Listings Mongolia

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Mongolia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins, bank notes, securities payable to bearer, and traveler’s 

checks.

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Mongolia. 

2. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also 

prohibited in Express Mail International to Mongolia. 

3. Express Mail International items are delivered Monday 

through Saturday. There are no deliveries on Sundays and 

national holidays. There is no service guarantee on Express 

Mail International items. 

4. The initial shipment date (item 3 of PS Form 5637, Express 

Mail Corporate Account/Custom Designed Form) for Custom 

Designed Service should be at least 10 days after one copy 

of the agreement is sent to:

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: MN 

Areas Served: Ulan Bator and all provincial centers 

(aimaks) 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

CENTRAL POST OFFICE

EMS SECTOR

PO BOX 1106

ULAN BATOR 210 613

MONGOLIA

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Montenegro International Mail Manual

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Montenegro

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) NOT Available

Restricted Delivery (350) NOT Available

Return Receipt (340) NOT Available

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Montserrat

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,200 max. $24.40
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Morocco

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities of any kind payable to bearer; platinum, 

gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Lottery tickets and printed matter relating to lotteries.

Radioactive materials.

Weapons and parts thereof, except for the Ministry of War.

Restrictions 

Import permits and quota certificates issued by the Ministry of 

Trade (Morocco) are required for many types of goods. 

Therefore, the sender should ascertain from the addressee 

or Moroccan Consulates before mailing whether the 

necessary documents are held or required. 

Used/second-hand clothes are subject to an import permit 

issued in advance by the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, 

Commerce, Mines, and Merchant Marine. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Morocco.

Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier Accelere 

Internationale-EMS

Country Code: MA

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50 67 410.50

20 140.25 44 278.25 68 416.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 68 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice should 

be included with all commercial 

shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Morocco International Mail Manual

658 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings Mozambique

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Mozambique

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities of any kind payable to bearer; platinum, 

gold, or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. However, coins for 

numismatic purposes are permitted.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Mozambique International Mail Manual

660 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Mozambique. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Correio Express 

Country Code: MZ 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Angoche 

Beira 

Chimoio 

Chokwe 

Dondo

Inhambane 

Lichinga 

Maputo 

Matola

Maxixe

Monapo

Nacala

Nampula

Pemba

Quelimane

Tete

Vilanculos

Xai-Xai

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Mozambique

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Namibia International Mail Manual

662 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Namibia - Portugal Namibia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles relating to lotteries.

Charged butane gas lighters and refills.

Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand in weight.

Diamonds or precious stones except in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments. 

Honey. 

Prison-made articles. 

Restrictions 

None 

Observations 

1. Import licenses are required for many types of goods. 

Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

2. Licenses are not required for bona fide gifts not exceeding 

R 200 (Rand) in value. 

3. The postal administration of Namibia does not deliver mail to 

street addresses. Therefore, all mailpieces sent to that 

country must be addressed to a private post office box. This 

condition of mailing applies to Express Mail International 

shipments, registered and unregistered letter packages, 

printed matter items, small packets, and insured and 

uninsured parcels that are sent to Namibia. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Namibia

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Namibia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: NA 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 8 $70.25 16 $115.25

1 35.50 9 75.50 17 121.00

2 40.25 10 80.75 18 126.75

3 45.00 11 86.50 19 132.50

4 49.75 12 92.25 20 138.25

5 54.50 13 98.00 21 144.00

6 59.75 14 103.75 22 149.75

7 65.00 15 109.50

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Namibia International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $4,405 max. $47.40
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Nauru

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Nauru. All items prohibited in 

regular international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Nauru. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: NR 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $105.50 30 $191.75

1 32.50 16 111.25 31 197.50

2 37.00 17 117.00 32 203.25

3 41.50 18 122.75 33 209.00

4 46.00 19 128.50 34 214.75

5 50.50 20 134.25 35 220.50

6 55.75 21 140.00 36 226.25

7 61.00 22 145.75 37 232.00

8 66.25 23 151.50 38 237.75

9 71.50 24 157.25 39 243.50

10 76.75 25 163.00 40 249.25

11 82.50 26 168.75 41 254.75

12 88.25 27 174.50 42 260.25

13 94.00 28 180.25 43 265.75

14 99.75 29 186.00 44 271.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

220 max. 5.40
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Nepal

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Bearings of all kinds.

Cameras.

Cardamon.

Cinnamon.

Cloves.

Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Photographic paper.

Radioactive materials.

Synthetic fibres (75 denier or less).

Watches and spare parts.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items, including the Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelope, may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Items are delivered Monday through Friday and Sunday. 

There is no delivery on Saturday or on national holidays. 

2. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no 

service guarantee on any Express Mail International item. 

3. All items admissible in international mail to Nepal, including 

correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are 

accepted in Express Mail International. See Prohibitions and 

Restrictions. 

4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Nepal. All items prohibited in 

regular international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Nepal. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: NP

Areas Served: Katmandu, Lalitpur 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75 67 397.75

20 134.25 44 271.25 68 403.25

21 140.00 45 276.75 69 408.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 69 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence and 

commercial papers/

documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 

Declaration (green label). Next to 

mailing label, clearly endorse 

item as BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise samples 

without commercial 

value and not subject 

to customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 

Declaration (green label).

Merchandise samples, 

gifts, computer data 

including computer 

cards, magnetic tape, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty. Include 

a commercial invoice 

in each item.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice 

must be attached to the outside 

of all commercial shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Netherlands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Firearms and parts thereof, except under permit.

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Radioactive materials.

Tickets and publicity for lotteries.

Restrictions 

Articles sent for commercial purposes will not be admitted 

unless the addressee has obtained an import permit issued 

by the Centrale Dienst voor Inen Uitvoer, van Stolkweg 14, 

Gravenhage, and where necessary, a currency permit issued 

by the Nederlandsche Bank at Amsterdam. 

Authorization from the Nederlandsche Bank is required to be 

obtained by the addressee for the importation of current 

instruments of payment; securities; acknowledgments of 

debt; and shares of stock. 

Cigarettes or tobacco products will be admitted only if they are 

sent from one private individual to another without any 

compensation or payment and if the package contains no 

more than 800 cigarettes, 400 cigars, or 1 kilogram 

(approximately 2.2 lbs.) of shag or cigarette tobacco. 

Meat or meat products (including poultry and wild game) and 

milk or milk products cannot exceed 1 kilogram 

(approximately 2.2 lbs.), and any such products must be 

accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by the 

responsible official authority from the country of origin. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Netherlands. 

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: NL 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence 

and commercial 

papers/documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 16 $73.75 31 $119.50

2 31.05 17 76.80 32 122.55

3 34.10 18 79.85 33 125.60

4 37.15 19 82.90 34 128.65

5 40.20 20 85.95 35 131.70

6 43.25 21 89.00 36 134.75

7 46.30 22 92.05 37 137.80

8 49.35 23 95.10 38 140.85

9 52.40 24 98.15 39 143.90

10 55.45 25 101.20 40 146.95

11 58.50 26 104.25 41 150.00

12 61.55 27 107.30 42 153.05

13 64.60 28 110.35 43 156.10

14 67.65 29 113.40 44 159.15

15 70.70 30 116.45

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Netherlands Antilles

(Includes Bonaire, Curacao, Saba,

Saint Eustatius, and Saint Maarten)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver 

(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles, unless they are sent in registered FirstClass Mail International.

Copper, bronze, or nickel coins.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Importation of arms requires special permission. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Netherlands Antilles. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service 

Country Code: AN 

Areas Served: 

Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Saint Eustatius, and the Netherlands 

Antilles side of Saint Maarten

Note: Express Mail International service is available to Aruba. 

See the Aruba individual country listing for conditions of 

mailing. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples and 

merchandise with a 

value up to 

300 SDRs 

(approximately 

$390).

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles with a value 

above 300 SDRs 

(approximately 

$390).

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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New Caledonia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Tobacco leaves or manufactured tobacco.

Weights and measures not of the decimal system.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. Import permits and import certificates are required for some 

types of goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain before 

mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

2. Import permits are not required for items valued less than 

2000 f CFP. 

3. Certificates of origin and accompanying documents should 

be sent to the consignees by First-Class Mail International; 

they should not be enclosed in Priority Mail International. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 New Caledonia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Chronopost 

Country Code: NC 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Gifts and samples 

must be endorsed NOT FOR SALE. 

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Two copies of a commercial 

invoice must be included in the 

item, and should include the 

sender’s name, address, and 

telephone number.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings New Caledonia

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,775 max. $20.40
New Zealand International Mail Manual

680 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

New Zealand

(Includes Cook Islands and Niue)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Bank notes, coins, and other forms of currency are prohibited in 

all classes of mail, including registered First-Class Mail 

International items, insured parcels, and Express Mail 

International shipments, that are sent to New Zealand. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Addressees are required to obtain import licenses from the 

New Zealand customs authorities for all shipments except 

the following: 

Bona fide gifts not exceeding 100 New Zealand dollars in value. 

Firearms require the addressee has police permission. 

Meat or meat products and fish and fish products are admitted 

only conditionally. 

Merchandise for the addressee’s personal use, not for his or 

her business or professional use or for sale or trade, and not 

exceeding 20 New Zealand dollars in value. 

Used clothing and used bedding must be for personal use of 

persons in New Zealand, or with permission of the New 

Zealand Minister of Customs. Worn out clothing not for 

personal use must be clean and disinfected, or it will be 

done at the addressee’s expense. 

Observations 

1. Each commercial shipment must be covered by a 

commercial invoice showing the current domestic price of 

the goods (that is, what the price would be if sold in the 

United States) and the selling price to the purchaser in New 

Zealand. The invoice must include a certificate as to the 

value of the goods, prepared in prescribed form, and signed 

by the shipper. Printed blanks for the invoice and certificate 

can be purchased from printing firms specializing in such 

supplies. 

2. The completed invoice must be sent to the addressee by 

First-Class Mail International. It is desirable to send one 

copy by air and another by ordinary means. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings New Zealand

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 10

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 New Zealand. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Courier Post International 

Country Code: NZ 

Areas Served: 

All locations in New Zealand except the Ross Dependency. 

For Cook Islands, only Rarotonga. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 10

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $169.50 48 $319.50

1 33.50 25 175.75 49 325.75

2 39.00 26 182.00 50 332.00

3 44.50 27 188.25 51 338.25

4 50.00 28 194.50 52 344.50

5 55.75 29 200.75 53 350.75

6 61.50 30 207.00 54 357.00

7 67.25 31 213.25 55 363.25

8 73.00 32 219.50 56 369.50

9 78.75 33 225.75 57 375.75

10 84.50 34 232.00 58 382.00

11 90.25 35 238.25 59 388.25

12 96.00 36 244.50 60 394.50

13 101.75 37 250.75 61 400.75

14 107.50 38 257.00 62 407.00

15 113.25 39 263.25 63 413.25

16 119.50 40 269.50 64 419.50

17 125.75 41 275.75 65 425.75

18 132.00 42 282.00 66 432.00

19 138.25 43 288.25

20 144.50 44 294.50

21 150.75 45 300.75

22 157.00 46 307.00

23 163.25 47 313.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Computer data and 

merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $27.50 23 $143.20 45 $260.90 

2 32.35 24 148.55 46 266.25 

3 37.20 25 153.90 47 271.60 

4 42.05 26 159.25 48 276.95 

5 46.90 27 164.60 49 282.30 

6 52.25 28 169.95 50 287.65 

7 57.60 29 175.30 51 293.00 

8 62.95 30 180.65 52 298.35 

9 68.30 31 186.00 53 303.70 

10 73.65 32 191.35 54 309.05 

11 79.00 33 196.70 55 314.40 

12 84.35 34 202.05 56 319.75 

13 89.70 35 207.40 57 325.10 

14 95.05 36 212.75 58 330.45 

15 100.40 37 218.10 59 335.80 

16 105.75 38 223.45 60 341.15 

17 111.10 39 228.80 61 346.50 

18 116.45 40 234.15 62 351.85 

19 121.80 41 239.50 63 357.20 

20 127.15 42 244.85 64 362.55 

21 132.50 43 250.20 65 367.90 

22 137.85 44 255.55 66 373.25 

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
New Zealand International Mail Manual

682 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,025 max. $13.40
Individual Country Listings Nicaragua

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 683

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Nicaragua

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Ammunition. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry, and other 

valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail 

International. 

Communist material or literature. 

Foreign lottery tickets. 

Lighters. 

Pharmaceutical specialties not registered in Nicaragua: 

pharmaceutical preparations or secret remedies of unknown 

composition whose formulas have not been made public. 

Police whistles. 

Telegraph equipment. 

Restrictions 

Firearms require the permission of the Government. 

Observations 

Tape, adhesive strips, or gummed paper should not be used to 

seal registered items unless the signature or name of the 

sender is written or stamped on the tape. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Nicaragua International Mail Manual

684 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Nicaragua. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service 

Country Code: NI 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 19 $125.50 38 $225.25

1 34.00 20 130.75 39 230.50

2 38.50 21 136.00 40 235.75

3 43.00 22 141.25 41 241.00

4 47.50 23 146.50 42 246.25

5 52.00 24 151.75 43 251.50

6 57.25 25 157.00 44 256.75

7 62.50 26 162.25 45 262.00

8 67.75 27 167.50 46 267.25

9 73.00 28 172.75 47 272.50

10 78.25 29 178.00 48 277.75

11 83.50 30 183.25 49 283.00

12 88.75 31 188.50 50 288.25

13 94.00 32 193.75 51 293.50

14 99.25 33 199.00 52 298.75

15 104.50 34 204.25 53 304.00

16 109.75 35 209.50 54 309.25

17 115.00 36 214.75 55 314.50

18 120.25 37 220.00

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included in the item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Nicaragua

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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686 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Niger

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Daggers, knives, weapons. 

Firing caps, and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms; 

ammunition. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Products using the Red Cross or Geneva Cross as a trademark. 

Publications in Arabic. 

Radioactive materials. 

Rough, uncut diamonds. 

Tins of fish exceeding 1 kg in weight. 

Weights and measures not of the metric system. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable articles 

must be registered. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Niger. 

2. All Express Mail International items sent to Niger must bear 

the telephone number of the addressee to facilitate delivery. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Sahel Express Postal 

SAPOST 

Country Code: NE 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

Niamey (Agadez-Arlit) 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50 67 408.50

20 138.25 44 276.25 68 414.25

21 144.00 45 282.00 69 420.00

22 149.75 46 287.75 70 425.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and 

any articles subject 

to customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 25 $143.10 49 $264.30

2 30.15 26 148.15 50 269.35

3 34.80 27 153.20 51 274.40

4 39.45 28 158.25 52 279.45

5 44.10 29 163.30 53 284.50

6 48.75 30 168.35 54 289.55

7 53.40 31 173.40 55 294.60

8 58.05 32 178.45 56 299.65

9 62.70 33 183.50 57 304.70

10 67.35 34 188.55 58 309.75

11 72.40 35 193.60 59 314.80

12 77.45 36 198.65 60 319.85

13 82.50 37 203.70 61 324.90

14 87.55 38 208.75 62 329.95

15 92.60 39 213.80 63 335.00

16 97.65 40 218.85 64 340.05

17 102.70 41 223.90 65 345.10

18 107.75 42 228.95 66 350.15

19 112.80 43 234.00 67 355.20

20 117.85 44 239.05 68 360.25

21 122.90 45 244.10 69 365.30

22 127.95 46 249.15 70 370.35

23 133.00 47 254.20

24 138.05 48 259.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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688 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Nigeria

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 689

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Nigeria

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition, caps and metal cartridges for firearms.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes, except from a bank; and 

addressed to a bank in Nigeria. 

Hardware of all kinds. 

Lottery circulars, advertisements. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Medicines including proprietary preparations; penicillin, 

streptomycin, and similar substances require a license.

Precious stones and manufactured gold, platinum, or silver are 

admitted only if not more than 5 francs in value. 

Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of 

disinfection. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Nigeria. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost 

Country Code: NG 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and 

any articles subject 

to customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Norway International Mail Manual

692 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Norway

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Firing caps, loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms, nonexplosive elements of artillery fuses and matches. 

Radioactive materials. 

Substances considered explosive; inflammable or dangerous. 

Restrictions 

Cosmetics (perfumes, cosmetics, and sanitary products 

containing alcohol) must be approved by the Technical 

Alcohol committee. 

Importation of radio and telecommunications equipment 

(equipment like radio remote controls or other wireless 

systems including walkie-talkies, remote controls, and 

wireless telephones) is prohibited without the authorization 

of the Norwegian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, 

Olso. Ordinary TV and radio receivers are exempt from the 

regulation. Any imported dutiable equipment must be 

reported to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation by the 

importer. 

Medicaments and other products used for medical treatment 

require authorization by the Ministry of Health. Serum, 

vaccines, and other bacteriological and serological 

preparations may be imported by labs and institutes 

approved by the Norwegian State. 

Norwegian bank notes and coins and Norwegian and foreign 

securities of all kinds require authorization of the national 

Bank of Norway. Bills for exchange and bank drafts in 

payment of goods exported from Norway may be imported 

without prior authorization. 

Products of animal origin intended for consumption/use by 

humans or pet animals are subject to authorization by the 

Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in 

addition to customs clearance permission. Exception is 

made for some products. A list can be obtained from the 

Ministry of Agriculture in Norway. 

The importation of firearms, ammunition, and parts of such and 

other military equipment is subject to the authorization of the 

Norwegian Police. 

Observations 

A commercial invoice in duplicate is required for customs 

clearance of all commercial items.

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Norway

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by two (2) 

copies of the invoice. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Norway. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Kurerpost 

Country Code: NO 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

computer data, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Norway International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
Individual Country Listings Oman

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 695

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Oman

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms; ammunition or parts thereof.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Medicines of all kinds must be authorized by the Ministry of 

Health. 

Radio sets, transmitters, receivers, and telegraphic apparatus 

require a permit from the Ministry of Posts, Telegraphs, and 

Telephones. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable articles 

must be registered. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Oman International Mail Manual

696 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Oman. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Data Post 

Country Code: OM 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Airport Area 

Al-Aamrat 

Al-Alzaiba 

Al-Bustan 

Al-Ghubra 

Al-Jadid 

Al-Khoudh 

Al-Khuwair 

Al-Nahda

Al-Qurm 

Al-Rusail 

Al-Sarooj 

Al-Seeb 

Al-Shatefi 

Al-Wattaya

Bausher

Darsait

Ghallah

Hillat Al-Said

Kaibooh

Madinat

Mina-Alfahal

Mumtaz Area

Muscat

Muttrah

Qaboos

Riyam

Ruwi

Salalah

Seh-Aizabi

Sidab

Wadi Adai

Wadi-Alkabir

Wadi-Hattat

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $91.25 31 $162.50

2 28.75 17 96.00 32 167.25

3 33.00 18 100.75 33 172.00

4 37.25 19 105.50 34 176.75

5 41.50 20 110.25 35 181.50

6 45.75 21 115.00 36 186.25

7 50.00 22 119.75 37 191.00

8 54.25 23 124.50 38 195.75

9 58.50 24 129.25 39 200.50

10 62.75 25 134.00 40 205.25

11 67.50 26 138.75 41 210.00

12 72.25 27 143.50 42 214.75

13 77.00 28 148.25 43 219.50

14 81.75 29 153.00 44 224.25

15 86.50 30 157.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Oman

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

575 max. 8.40
Pakistan International Mail Manual

698 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Pakistan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunition except when sent on behalf of the 

Government. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of 

mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are 

mailed to Pakistan. 

Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Mobile telephones, watches, fountain pens, cameras, 

eyeglasses, toys, and other valuable consumer products 

must be mailed in insured parcels. 

Observations 

1. Import permits or licenses are required for many types of 

goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain from the 

addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents 

are held. 

2. Import licenses are not required for unsolicited gift 

shipments involving no remittance of foreign exchange from 

Pakistan provided that such parcels do not contain textiles 

(other than made up garments and second-hand clothing), 

imitation jewelry, watches and watch bands, fountain pens, 

cameras, radio sets, and trophies (such as of animals and 

birds). All goods sent in gift shipments are subject to a 

maximum value of 1,000 rupees per person per year. For 

this purpose the year commences on 1 July and ends on 

30 June. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Pakistan

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 699

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

\

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Pakistan. 

2. Express Mail International shipments mailed to Pakistan may 

not contain valuable consumer products, such as mobile 

telephones, watches, fountain pens, cameras, eyeglasses, 

and toys. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Data Post 

Country Code: PK 

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business 

papers,and 

computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Abbottabad 

Attock 

Bahawalpur 

Dera Ghazi Khan 

Dera Ismail Khan 

Faisalabad 

Gilgit 

Gujranwala 

Gujrat 

Hyderabad 

Islamabad 

Jhang 

Jhelum 

Karachi 

Kasur 

Kotri 

Lahore 

Larkana 

Mardan 

Mripur (AK) GPO 

Multan 

Muzaffarabad 

Peshawar 

Quetta 

Rahim Yar Khan 

Rawalpindi 

Sahiwal 

Sargodha 

Sialkot 

Sukkur 

Taxila 

Toba 

Tek Singh 

Wah Cantt 
Pakistan International Mail Manual

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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 25 $148.50 49 $274.50

2 30.75 26 153.75 50 279.75

3 35.00 27 159.00 51 285.00

4 39.25 28 164.25 52 290.25

5 43.50 29 169.50 53 295.50

6 48.75 30 174.75 54 300.75

7 54.00 31 180.00 55 306.00

8 59.25 32 185.25 56 311.25

9 64.50 33 190.50 57 316.50

10 69.75 34 195.75 58 321.75

11 75.00 35 201.00 59 327.00

12 80.25 36 206.25 60 332.25

13 85.50 37 211.50 61 337.50

14 90.75 38 216.75 62 342.75

15 96.00 39 222.00 63 348.00

16 101.25 40 227.25 64 353.25

17 106.50 41 232.50 65 358.50

18 111.75 42 237.75 66 363.75

19 117.00 43 243.00 67 369.00

20 122.25 44 248.25 68 374.25

21 127.50 45 253.50 69 379.50

22 132.75 46 258.75 70 384.75

23 138.00 47 264.00

24 143.25 48 269.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Individual Country Listings Pakistan

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 701

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $867 max. $11.40
Panama International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Panama

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind, payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, 

gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; 

jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Fatty, liquid, or easily liquefiable substances.

Lottery tickets and circulars.

Perishable fruits and plants.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Sweetmeats and pastries.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Panama

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Express Mail International items should bear either the home 

or business address of the addressee. Items addressed to a 

post office box only are delivered to these boxes, thus 

inconveniencing the addressees who have to go to the post 

office to claim them. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Panama. 

Reciprocal Service Name: CAI 

Country Code: PA 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Aguadulce

Anton 

Balboa 

Bocas del Toro 

Chitre 

Chorrera 

Colon 

Cristobal 

David 

Las Tablas 

Panama City 

Penonome 

Santiago 

Zona Libre de Colon (Free Zone 

of Colon) 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 25 $109.50 49 $199.50

2 28.25 26 113.25 50 203.25

3 32.00 27 117.00 51 207.00

4 35.75 28 120.75 52 210.75

5 39.50 29 124.50 53 214.50

6 42.25 30 128.25 54 218.25

7 45.00 31 132.00 55 222.00

8 47.75 32 135.75 56 225.75

9 50.50 33 139.50 57 229.50

10 53.25 34 143.25 58 233.25

11 57.00 35 147.00 59 237.00

12 60.75 36 150.75 60 240.75

13 64.50 37 154.50 61 244.50

14 68.25 38 158.25 62 248.25

15 72.00 39 162.00 63 252.00

16 75.75 40 165.75 64 255.75

17 79.50 41 169.50 65 259.50

18 83.25 42 173.25 66 263.25

19 87.00 43 177.00 67 267.00

20 90.75 44 180.75 68 270.75

21 94.50 45 184.50 69 274.50

22 98.25 46 188.25 70 278.25

23 102.00 47 192.00

24 105.75 48 195.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Papua New Guinea

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 705

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Papua New Guinea

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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. 

Reciprocal Service Name: International Priority Mail 

Country Code: PG 

Areas Served: All

Note: Service is currently suspended to Bougainville. Please 

check with a local Post Office facility for a service update. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 19 $128.50 38 $237.75

1 32.50 20 134.25 39 243.50

2 37.00 21 140.00 40 249.25

3 41.50 22 145.75 41 254.75

4 46.00 23 151.50 42 260.25

5 50.50 24 157.25 43 265.75

6 55.75 25 163.00 44 271.25

7 61.00 26 168.75 45 276.75

8 66.25 27 174.50 46 282.25

9 71.50 28 180.25 47 287.75

10 76.75 29 186.00 48 293.25

11 82.50 30 191.75 49 298.75

12 88.25 31 197.50 50 304.25

13 94.00 32 203.25 51 309.75

14 99.75 33 209.00 52 315.25

15 105.50 34 214.75 53 320.75

16 111.25 35 220.50 54 326.25

17 117.00 36 226.25 55 331.75

18 122.75 37 232.00

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

445 max. 7.40
Paraguay International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Paraguay

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and munitions except under permit.

Batteries.

Most foodstuffs including butter and cheeses; sugar; peanuts; 

salt; fats of vegetable origin; rice; fruit; and tomato juices. 

Plastic toys. 

Soaps. 

Stocking and socks except those made of jersey. 

Suitcases; leather bags. 

Used clothing and apparel. 

Wool blankets. 

Restrictions 

Medicines, drugs require a permit from the Ministry of Public 

Health. 

Printed matter in general use such as check books; forms; 

receipts; posters; notices of sale and commercial invoices; 

and statements are not admitted in Priority Mail International 

parcels. 

Used linen must be accompanied by a disinfection certificate. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Paraguay

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 709

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Paraguay. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Serce (Servicio Especial) 

Country Code: PY 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 19 $125.50 38 $225.25

1 34.00 20 130.75 39 230.50

2 38.50 21 136.00 40 235.75

3 43.00 22 141.25 41 241.00

4 47.50 23 146.50 42 246.25

5 52.00 24 151.75 43 251.50

6 57.25 25 157.00 44 256.75

7 62.50 26 162.25 45 262.00

8 67.75 27 167.50 46 267.25

9 73.00 28 172.75 47 272.50

10 78.25 29 178.00 48 277.75

11 83.50 30 183.25 49 283.00

12 88.75 31 188.50 50 288.25

13 94.00 32 193.75 51 293.50

14 99.25 33 199.00 52 298.75

15 104.50 34 204.25 53 304.00

16 109.75 35 209.50 54 309.25

17 115.00 36 214.75 55 314.50

18 120.25 37 220.00

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Aregua 

Asunción 

Caacupé 

Caaguazu 

Campus UNA 

Capiata 

Ciudad del Este 

Concepción 

Encarnación 

Fernando de Mora

Lambaré

Loma Pyta

Luque

Paraguari

Pedro Juan Caballero

Pilar

San Juan Bautista

(Misiones)

San Lorenzo

Villarica

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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710 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Peru

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 711

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Peru

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Accessories and personal items. 

Agricultural pesticides containing active ingredients (ethylene 

dichloride, ethylene oxide, monocrotophos).

Arms and munitions including spare parts or other accessories 

and components. 

Artificial flowers and interior ornaments. 

Cartographic and geographic texts, books, floppy disks, video 

cassettes, and any medium containing a distortion or 

misrepresentation of the Peruvian national territory and its 

borders.

Ceramic products and imitation jewelry. 

Cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco. 

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. 

Clothing, accessories, and underwear. 

Communist propaganda. 

Contraceptive products, remedies, or apparatus. 

Drinks manufactured abroad under the brand name “Pisco.”

Electrical household appliances. 

Footwear, shoes, boots, and accessories. 

Furs and clothing made of fur. 

Gloves and hosiery. 

Household articles of iron, steel, copper, and aluminum. 

Household linens. 

Lighters. 

Organochlorinated pesticides and their derivatives and 

components.

Perfume products or soaps. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

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. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Each shipment valued at U.S. $200 or over must be 

accompanied by a consular invoice if there is a Peruvian 

consulate located at the place of mailing. If there is none, a 

commercial invoice must be furnished instead. The 

commercial invoice must be legalized by a Peruvian 

consulate or countersigned by a chamber of commerce, or if 

neither is available, it may bear the notarized signatures of 

two well-known local merchants. If the value is under U.S. 

$200, a commercial invoice must be furnished but need not 

be legalized. The consular or commercial invoice may be 

either enclosed in the parcel or sent separately to the 

addressee so as to arrive before the parcel, but the 

legalization must not be dated later than the day of mailing. 

3. Peruvian consuls are located in principal cities of the United 

States. 

4. Gifts addressed to persons native to the country do not 

require a commercial invoice unless the value of such gifts 

exceeds U.S. $450 per calendar year. 

5. Many items are prohibited import into Peru. Therefore, 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

whether the item may be received or not. 

6. Used clothing must be accompanied by an appropriate 

health inspection certificate. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Peru International Mail Manual

712 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Peru

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 713

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Peru. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: PE

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50 67 377.50

20 130.75 44 256.75 68 382.75

21 136.00 45 262.00 69 388.00

22 141.25 46 267.25 70 393.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 25 $109.50 49 $199.50

2 28.25 26 113.25 50 203.25

3 32.00 27 117.00 51 207.00

4 35.75 28 120.75 52 210.75

5 39.50 29 124.50 53 214.50

6 42.25 30 128.25 54 218.25

7 45.00 31 132.00 55 222.00

8 47.75 32 135.75 56 225.75

9 50.50 33 139.50 57 229.50

10 53.25 34 143.25 58 233.25

11 57.00 35 147.00 59 237.00

12 60.75 36 150.75 60 240.75

13 64.50 37 154.50 61 244.50

14 68.25 38 158.25 62 248.25

15 72.00 39 162.00 63 252.00

16 75.75 40 165.75 64 255.75

17 79.50 41 169.50 65 259.50

18 83.25 42 173.25 66 263.25

19 87.00 43 177.00 67 267.00

20 90.75 44 180.75 68 270.75

21 94.50 45 184.50 69 274.50

22 98.25 46 188.25 70 278.25

23 102.00 47 192.00

24 105.75 48 195.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
Peru International Mail Manual

714 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Philippines

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 715

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Philippines

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coffee in any form. 

Coins; currency notes or securities of any kind payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver (whether 

manufactured or not); precious stones; or other valuable 

articles.

Firearms and weapons and parts thereof including replicas of 

weapons; ammunition. 

Gambling devices. 

Liquids, easily liquefiable items, and glass or similarly fragile 

articles.

Lottery tickets, circulars, or advertisements relating to lotteries. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. Commercial invoices that have a dutiable value of 

3000 pesos and above are subject to authentication by the 

Philippine Consulate and to the payment of a fee of 

U.S. $30. 

2. Philippine postal authorities recommend that letters 

containing checks or other negotiable instruments be sent 

by Registered Mail. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Philippines International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service/EMS 

Country Code: PH 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations within the Philippines: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $105.50 30 $191.75

1 32.50 16 111.25 31 197.50

2 37.00 17 117.00 32 203.25

3 41.50 18 122.75 33 209.00

4 46.00 19 128.50 34 214.75

5 50.50 20 134.25 35 220.50

6 55.75 21 140.00 36 226.25

7 61.00 22 145.75 37 232.00

8 66.25 23 151.50 38 237.75

9 71.50 24 157.25 39 243.50

10 76.75 25 163.00 40 249.25

11 82.50 26 168.75 41 254.75

12 88.25 27 174.50 42 260.25

13 94.00 28 180.25 43 265.75

14 99.75 29 186.00 44 271.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

items subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Angeles City

Bacolod City

Baguio City

Bataan Export Processing Zone 

(BEPZ) Mariveles Bataan 

Batangas City 

Butuan City 

Cagayan De Oro City 

Cavite City 

Cebu City 

Cotabato City 

Dagupan City 

Davao City 

Dumaguete City 

Iligan City

Iioilo City 

Kalookan City or Caloocan City

Laoag City 

Lapu-Lapu City 

Las Pinas 

Legaspi City 

Lucena City 

Makati City 

Malabon 

Mandaluyong City 

Mandaue City

Manila

Marikina

Muntinlupa City 

Naga City 

Navotas 

Olongapo City

Ozamis City

Pagadian City

Paranque

Pasay City

Pasig City

Pateros

Puerto Princesa City

Quezon City

San Fernando, La Union

San Fernando, Pampanga

San Juan

San Pablo City

Tacloban City

Taguig

Valenzuela

Virac, Catanduanes

Zamboanga City

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: Deliver to addressee only.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Pitcairn Island International Mail Manual

718 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Pitcairn Island

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 9 $64.50 17 $106.50

2 30.75 10 69.75 18 111.75

3 35.00 11 75.00 19 117.00

4 39.25 12 80.25 20 122.25

5 43.50 13 85.50 21 127.50

6 48.75 14 90.75 22 132.75

7 54.00 15 96.00

8 59.25 16 101.25

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Pitcairn Island

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 719

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Poland International Mail Manual

720 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Poland

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition. 

Articles, printed matter, written documents or other articles 

contrary to interests of Poland. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money) including 

currency in circulation in the Polish Republic; traveler’s 

checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); 

precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable items. 

Perishable infectious biological substances 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Books, periodicals, notes, printed matter, calendars, tables, 

drawings, cards, sketches, manuscripts, photographs, 

lithographs, and other reproductions of any kind made on 

paper or cardboard by a polygraphic process are admitted 

provided the number of copies of each kind does not exceed 

20 and provided the addressee has obtained an import 

permit issued by the Minister of Foreign Trade. 

Stencils, carbon paper, printing inks, multicopying equipment, 

and materials are admitted only if the addressee has 

obtained a permit issued by the Minister of Foreign Trade. 

Urns containing human ashes require an import permit issued 

by the Presidium of the Municipal Council of the locality 

where the urn is to be buried. 

Observations 

Import permits are required for many goods. Therefore, senders 

should ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether 

the necessary documents are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Poland

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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. 

Reciprocal Service Name: POCZTEX 

Country Code: PL 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $92.00 30 $155.75

1 32.50 16 96.25 31 160.00

2 36.75 17 100.50 32 164.25

3 41.00 18 104.75 33 168.50

4 45.25 19 109.00 34 172.75

5 49.50 20 113.25 35 177.00

6 53.75 21 117.50 36 181.25

7 58.00 22 121.75 37 185.50

8 62.25 23 126.00 38 189.75

9 66.50 24 130.25 39 194.00

10 70.75 25 134.50 40 198.25

11 75.00 26 138.75 41 202.50

12 79.25 27 143.00 42 206.75

13 83.50 28 147.25 43 211.00

14 87.75 29 151.50 44 215.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material. 

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.A commercial invoice must 

be enclosed in the item. 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Portugal

(Includes Azores and

Madeira Islands)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Cigarette lighters and refills containing butane gas.

Coins; banknotes; traveler’s checks; currency notes (paper 

money); securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold, or 

silver, (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. Banknotes will be permitted if the 

addressee has a license issued by the Bank of Portugal. 

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.

Tobacco.

Restrictions 

Import permits must be obtained for shipments regarded by the 

Portuguese authorities as commercial shipments.

Medicaments require the authorization of the Director General 

of Health of Portugal. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Portugal (including Azores and 

Madeira Islands). 

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal 

service. 

Country Code: PT 

Areas Served: 

All locations in Portugal and the following locations in the 

Azores and Madeira Islands: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers. PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice should 

be included wih all commercial 

shipments. 

City Postal Code

Angra do Heroismo (Azores) 

Funchal (Madeira) 

Horta (Azores) 

Ponta Delgada (Azores) 

9700 

9000 

9900 

9500 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Qatar - Slovak Republic Qatar

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Alcoholic beverages of all kinds.

Ammunition.

Inflammable, explosive, or dangerous substances.

Liquids of any type.

Obscene or immoral articles.

Ordinary items containing coins; banknotes; currency notes or 

any security payable to the bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, silver, precious stones, jewels, or any precious 

articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Weapons or parts of weapons.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Qatar. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post 

Country Code: QA 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 25 $134.00 49 $248.00

2 28.75 26 138.75 50 252.75

3 33.00 27 143.50 51 257.50

4 37.25 28 148.25 52 262.25

5 41.50 29 153.00 53 267.00

6 45.75 30 157.75 54 271.75

7 50.00 31 162.50 55 276.50

8 54.25 32 167.25 56 281.25

9 58.50 33 172.00 57 286.00

10 62.75 34 176.75 58 290.75

11 67.50 35 181.50 59 295.50

12 72.25 36 186.25 60 300.25

13 77.00 37 191.00 61 305.00

14 81.75 38 195.75 62 309.75

15 86.50 39 200.50 63 314.50

16 91.25 40 205.25 64 319.25

17 96.00 41 210.00 65 324.00

18 100.75 42 214.75 66 328.75

19 105.50 43 219.50 67 333.50

20 110.25 44 224.25 68 338.25

21 115.00 45 229.00 69 343.00

22 119.75 46 233.75 70 347.75

23 124.50 47 238.50

24 129.25 48 243.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Reunion

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); 

precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Otherwise, same as for France. 

Restrictions 

Banknotes; currency notes; and securities payable to bearer 

may only be sent in registered First-Class Mail International 

shipments. 

Same as for France. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Romania

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, ammunitions, and parts and accessories thereof, except 

that hunting guns or similar guns belonging to legal persons 

are admitted with agreement of the Romanian police 

department. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes; or securities of any kind 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver 

(whether manufactured or not), precious stones; jewelry; or 

other valuable articles. 

Explosives, pyrotechnic products; matches, pyrophoric alloys, 

and combustible preparations. 

Indecent or obscene books, cards, photographs, manuscripts, 

typescripts, or other products of the printing industry. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes. 

Restrictions 

Many items are admitted conditionally subject to permits or 

certificates (such as veterinary health or phytosanitary 

certificates for products of animal or vegetable origin) issued 

by the Romanian legal authorities. 

Pharmaceutical products are admitted only with the agreement 

of the Ministry of Health. 

Vitamins require a permit issued by the Ministry of Health or 

Ministry of Agriculture. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Romania. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Rapide Post/EMS 

Country Code: RO 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

Two copies of PS Form 2976, 

Customs — CN 22 (Old C 1) and 

Sender’s Declaration (green label). 

Endorse item clearly next to mailing 

label as DES DOCUMENTS 

COMMERCIAL (COMMERCIAL 

DOCUMENTS).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as SAMPLES.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 25 $115.00 49 $205.00

2 28.75 26 118.75 50 208.75

3 32.50 27 122.50 51 212.50

4 36.25 28 126.25 52 216.25

5 40.00 29 130.00 53 220.00

6 43.75 30 133.75 54 223.75

7 47.50 31 137.50 55 227.50

8 51.25 32 141.25 56 231.25

9 55.00 33 145.00 57 235.00

10 58.75 34 148.75 58 238.75

11 62.50 35 152.50 59 242.50

12 66.25 36 156.25 60 246.25

13 70.00 37 160.00 61 250.00

14 73.75 38 163.75 62 253.75

15 77.50 39 167.50 63 257.50

16 81.25 40 171.25 64 261.25

17 85.00 41 175.00 65 265.00

18 88.75 42 178.75 66 268.75

19 92.50 43 182.50 67 272.50

20 96.25 44 186.25 68 276.25

21 100.00 45 190.00 69 280.00

22 103.75 46 193.75 70 283.75

23 107.50 47 197.50

24 111.25 48 201.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Russian Federation

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Chemical substance dangerous to human life, animals, and 

birds and designed to combat microbes, diseases, and 

plants. 

Color copiers. 

Currency of the Russian Federation; checks and other 

currencies for the Bank of External Trade and of the Bank for 

External Economic Affairs of the Russian Federation; 

securities payable to bearer; State bonds; and lottery tickets 

of the Russian Federation. 

Explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, 

combustible preparations. 

Firearms of all kinds, ammunition, swords, cutlasses, bayonets, 

lances, and similar arms. 

Honey, pollen, wax, and honeycombs. 

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the 

printing industry, manuscripts, and miscellaneous 

documents containing information that could be detrimental 

to State security, social order, public morals, property rights, 

including intellectual property and other interests of natural 

and legal persons. 

Radioactive materials. 

Transmitters and transceivers of any power, except Panasonic 

radiotelephones, models KX-T7980, KX-T9000, KT-T9050, 

and KX-T90890. 

Undeveloped photosensitive products. 

Restrictions 

Bank notes in circulation, securities of any kind payable to 

bearer, or foreign currency may be mailed only as insured 

Priority Mail International parcels. Russia will not accept 

liability in cases of loss or damage to such items if they are 

accepted.

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. 

Items containing articles admitted as imports are delivered to 

addressees subject to payment of customs duties at the rate 

of 30% of the cost of the articles: 

– If the cost of the contents is between 101 USD and 

1,000 USD.

– If the quantity of articles imported exceeds three times 

the limit according to the internal standards set. 

Items containing articles admitted as imports the cost of which 

is between 1,001 USD and 10,000 USD are delivered to 

addressees subject to payment of the customs duties at the 

rate of 50% of the cost of the articles. 

Items not intended for the addressee’s personal use are 

understood to be items sent systematically in bulk even if 

they have different addresses and the regulation limit of the 

articles is complied with for each item separately. Such 

items are returned to the country of origin. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Russia

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Russia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: RU

Areas Served: All except Chaibucha, Yamsk, Garmanda, 

Gizhiga, Rep de Tchetchnya, Tachtoyamsk, and Verchniyi 

paren.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00 67 313.00

20 113.25 44 215.25 68 317.25

21 117.50 45 219.50 69 321.50

22 121.75 46 223.75 70 325.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 16 $81.25 31 $137.50

2 28.75 17 85.00 32 141.25

3 32.50 18 88.75 33 145.00

4 36.25 19 92.50 34 148.75

5 40.00 20 96.25 35 152.50

6 43.75 21 100.00 36 156.25

7 47.50 22 103.75 37 160.00

8 51.25 23 107.50 38 163.75

9 55.00 24 111.25 39 167.50

10 58.75 25 115.00 40 171.25

11 62.50 26 118.75 41 175.00

12 66.25 27 122.50 42 178.75

13 70.00 28 126.25 43 182.50

14 73.75 29 130.00 44 186.25

15 77.50 30 133.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings Rwanda

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Rwanda

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; and securities payable to bearer except in registered 

First-Class Mail International shipments. 

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Precious metals.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Medicines are admitted provided the addressee has a permit 

issued by the Chief Pharmacist in Rwanda. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to Rwanda is $1,000 or 

a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$1,000 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $1,000 max. $9.00
Rwanda International Mail Manual

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Two copies of the invoice must accompany all shipments 

containing merchandise. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Rwanda. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Rwanda Express 

Country Code: RW 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail service is available to the following cities:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Butare 

Byumba 

Cyangugu 

Gikongoro 

Gisenyi

Gitarama 

Kibungo

Kibuye

Kigali

Nyabisindu

Ruhengeri

Rwamagana

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Rwanda

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Saint Christopher and Nevis International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Saint Christopher and Nevis

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Saint Christopher and Nevis

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 743

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no 

delivery on Sunday or on national holidays. 

2. Postal employees must tell customers that there is no 

service guarantee on any Express Mail International item. 

3. All items admissible in international mail to Saint Christopher 

and Nevis, including correspondence, business papers, and 

merchandise, are accepted in Express Mail International. 

See Prohibitions and Restrictions. 

4. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Saint Christopher and Nevis. All 

items prohibited in regular international mail are also 

prohibited in Express Mail International shipments to Saint 

Christopher and Nevis. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: KN 

Areas Served: Entire country, including Nevis. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commerical papers 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 

Declaration (green label). Endorse 

item clearly next to mailing label 

as BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise samples 

without commercial 

value and not subject 

to customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s 

Declaration (green label).

Merchandise samples, 

gifts, computer data 

including computer 

cards, magnetic tape, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice 

must be attached to the outside 

of all commercial shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Saint Christopher and Nevis International Mail Manual

744 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

242 max. 5.40
Individual Country Listings Saint Helena

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 745

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Saint Helena

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

170 max. 4.40
Individual Country Listings Saint Lucia

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 747

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Saint Lucia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Circulars and printed matter concerning lotteries; lottery 

tickets.

Currency.

Firearms and ammunition except under license from the Police 

Dept. (Saint Lucia). 

Shaving brushes made in Japan. 

Used clothing. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Saint Lucia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS-Expedited Mail 

Service 

Country Code: LC 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be included in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Saint Lucia

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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750 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 23 $107.50 45 $190.00

2 28.75 24 111.25 46 193.75

3 32.50 25 115.00 47 197.50

4 36.25 26 118.75 48 201.25

5 40.00 27 122.50 49 205.00

6 43.75 28 126.25 50 208.75

7 47.50 29 130.00 51 212.50

8 51.25 30 133.75 52 216.25

9 55.00 31 137.50 53 220.00

10 58.75 32 141.25 54 223.75

11 62.50 33 145.00 55 227.50

12 66.25 34 148.75 56 231.25

13 70.00 35 152.50 57 235.00

14 73.75 36 156.25 58 238.75

15 77.50 37 160.00 59 242.50

16 81.25 38 163.75 60 246.25

17 85.00 39 167.50 61 250.00

18 88.75 40 171.25 62 253.75

19 92.50 41 175.00 63 257.50

20 96.25 42 178.75 64 261.25

21 100.00 43 182.50 65 265.00

22 103.75 44 186.25 66 268.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and ammunition except under license.

Currency.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service 

International (EMS/SVD) 

Country Code: VC 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

No form required. Endorse items 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 9 $50.50 17 $79.50

2 28.25 10 53.25 18 83.25

3 32.00 11 57.00 19 87.00

4 35.75 12 60.75 20 90.75

5 39.50 13 64.50 21 94.50

6 42.25 14 68.25 22 98.25

7 45.00 15 72.00

8 47.75 16 75.75

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

130 max. 4.40
Individual Country Listings San Marino

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San Marino

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Albums of any kind (of photographs, postcards, postage 

stamps, etc.). 

Arms and weapons. 

Articles of platinum or gold; jewelry; and other valuable articles 

unless sent as insured packages. 

Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them. 

Bells and other musical instruments and parts thereof. 

Cartridge caps; cartridges. 

Clocks and supplies for clocks. 

Coins; banknotes; securities payable to bearer circulating 

abroad; and precious stones. However, Italian metal coins, 

banknotes and securities payable to bearer sent direct by 

foreign banks to Italian banks for exchange or replacement 

are permitted. 

Compound medicaments and medicines. 

Coral mounted in any way. 

Ether and chloroform. 

Exposed photographic and cinematographic films. 

Footwear of any kind. 

Haberdashery and sewn articles of any kind, including 

trimmings and lace; handkerchiefs; scarves; shawls, 

needlework including stockings and gloves; bonnets, caps, 

and hats of any kind. 

Hair and articles made of hair. 

Human remains. 

Leather goods. 

Lighters and their parts, including lighter flints. 

Live plants and animals. 

Nutmeg, vanilla; sea salt, rock salt; saffron. 

Perfumery goods of all kinds (except soap). 

Playing cards of any kind. 

Postage stamps in sealed or unsealed First-Class Mail 

International shipments. 

Radioactive materials. 

Ribbons for typewriters. 

Roasted or ground coffee and it substitutes; roasted chicory. 

Saccharine and all products containing saccharine. 

Salted, smoked or otherwise prepared meats; fats; and lard. 

Tobacco. 

Toys not made wholly of wood. 

Treated skins and furs. 

Weapons of any kind and spare parts for them. 

Restrictions 

Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in 

registered letters on condition that the package bears a 

completed Form 2976 and the addressee complies with the 

Italian financial regulations. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

3. First-Class Mail International shipments may not contain 

dutiable articles. 

4. Shipments containing books must bear a PS Form 2976 

(green label). 

5. Many articles are subject to an import license or quantity 

restrictions. Senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the articles will be admitted or 

whether the necessary documents, if required, are held. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

General Conditions for Mailing 

See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service 

Guide, for information about areas served in the destination 

country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling 

requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and 

other conditions for mailing.

Note: To determine conditions and available city destinations 

for San Marino, refer to Publication 141’s country listing for 

Italy.

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75
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Express Mail International (cont’d)

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in 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 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Any kind of written 

communications 

including legal 

documents, 

instruments, and 

manuscripts; 

computer data, 

including magnetic 

tapes, magnetic 

disks, punch cards, 

and recording 

tapes.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note CP 

72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope CP 

91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings Sao Tome and Principe

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Sao Tome and Principe

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

440 max. 7.40
Individual Country Listings Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, munitions, and war material.

Books and prints contrary to the Islamic faith.

Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Medicines and medical products are not admissible, unless 

accompanied by a medical prescription issued by a 

competent authority. First-Class Mail International, small 

packets, postal parcels, registered items, and Express Mail 

International shipments are all subject to that documentation 

requirement. 

Recorded tapes (cassettes) are not admitted in Registered Mail. 

Such items are admitted only in ordinary mail. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. All Express Mail International shipments to Saudi Arabia 

should include complete addresses, in addition to post 

office box numbers, and the telephone number of the 

addressee. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Saudi Arabia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Al Barid Al Mumtaz 

Country Code: SA 

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

documents and 

commercial papers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Abha 

Al Ahssa 

Al Bukairieh 

Al Khafji 

Al Kharj 

Al Khobar 

Al Mozannab 

Al Qoteif 

Baha 

Beljarshi 

Bicha 

Buraydah 

Dammam 

Dawmat Al-Jundul 

Dhahran (airport) 

Hafar al Batin 

Ha’il 

Ir’Ir 

Jeddah 

Jizan 

Jubayl 

Jubayl Industrial 

Khamis Mushayt 

Mecca 

Medina 

Najran 

Qaryat 

Ras 

Ras Tanourah 

Riyadh 

Safwa 

Sakkaka 

Seihat 

Tabuk 

Ta’if 

Unayzah 

Yambu Maritime

Yanbu Industrial 
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Senegal

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 765

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Senegal

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles with markings, labels, or wrappings indicating falsely 

that they are of French origin. Articles using the “Red Cross” 

or “Geneva Cross” as a trademark. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities of any kind 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver 

(manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and other 

valuables. 

Weights and measures not of the metric system. 

Restrictions 

The following articles are subject to special regulations on 

importation: firearms and airguns; distilling apparatus; 

saccharine and artificial flavors for beverages and 

confectionery; phonograph records; Arabic books and 

prints; and medicines. 

Observations 

First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable articles 

must be registered. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Senegal. 

Reciprocal Service Name: International High Speed 

Mail 

Country Code: SN 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and computer data.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise or any 

item subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $936 max. $12.40
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Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Weapons and ammunition by private individuals.

Cigarette paper.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and 

silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail 

International parcels. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.

Radioactive materials.

Yugoslav money.

Restrictions 

Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription or 

by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the 

need to use such articles. 

Observations 

1. Postal items addressed to natural persons of Yugoslav or 

foreign nationality may contain personal travel articles, 

articles for personal use, and for the use of members of a 

family (medicines and medical instruments, teaching 

material, and leisure material), and articles for the use of their 

household in quantities not intended for resale. Such articles 

shall be imported against payment of Customs duty and 

other fees. 

2. Items inherited abroad as well as articles provided for in 

contracts concluded between States may be freely imported 

in accordance with such contracts. 

3. Items addressed to natural persons of Yugoslav or foreign 

nationality, the total equivalent value of which in dinars does 

not exceed 30 United States of America dollars (USD), are 

exempted from Customs duty; items the total equivalent 

value of which exceeds 30 United States dollars do not enjoy 

this privilege. 

4. Natural persons of Yugoslav nationality exercising a 

profession are entitled to import articles serving to exercise 

that profession (equipment, reproduction material, and spare 

parts); importation will be subject to special conditions. 

5. The sender is required to show clearly on the Customs 

declaration the special entitlement to import items 

containing articles imported under special conditions and 

regulations. Failing this, the addressee will be required to 

produce proof before delivery. 

6. The value restriction does not apply to certain articles sent to 

persons who are entitled under special rules and conditions 

to import certain articles or to items containing articles 

inherited abroad. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Republic of Serbia. 

2. Medicines must be accompanied by a medical prescription 

or by an attestation from a medical institution justifying the 

need to use such medicines. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Courier EMS 

Country Code: RS 

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be enclosed in each item.

City Postal Code

Belgrade 11000, 11030, 11050, 11060, 

11070, 11080, 11090 

Cacak 32000

Kragujevac 34000

Kraljevo 36000

Krusevac 37000

Leskovac 16000

Nis 18000

Novi Sad 21000

Pancevo 26000

Pozarevac 12000

Sabac 15000

Sombor 25000

Sremska Mitrovica 22000

Subotica 24000

Svetozarevo 35000

Titivo Uzice 31000

Valjevo 14000

Vranje 17000

Zajecar 19000

Zrenjanin 23000
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 25 $101.20 49 $174.40

2 31.05 26 104.25 50 177.45

3 34.10 27 107.30 51 180.50

4 37.15 28 110.35 52 183.55

5 40.20 29 113.40 53 186.60

6 43.25 30 116.45 54 189.65

7 46.30 31 119.50 55 192.70

8 49.35 32 122.55 56 195.75

9 52.40 33 125.60 57 198.80

10 55.45 34 128.65 58 201.85

11 58.50 35 131.70 59 204.90

12 61.55 36 134.75 60 207.95

13 64.60 37 137.80 61 211.00

14 67.65 38 140.85 62 214.05

15 70.70 39 143.90 63 217.10

16 73.75 40 146.95 64 220.15

17 76.80 41 150.00 65 223.20

18 79.85 42 153.05 66 226.25

19 82.90 43 156.10 67 229.30

20 85.95 44 159.15 68 232.35

21 89.00 45 162.20 69 235.40

22 92.05 46 165.25 70 238.45

23 95.10 47 168.30

24 98.15 48 171.35

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Seychelles

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons except under license. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold, and silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Seychelles. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Seychelles 

Country Code: SC 

Areas Served: 

All locations. Streets have no name and houses have no 

number except in Victoria. It is common for addresses to 

consist of only the names of the addressee, district, island, 

and country. If the addressee has a private box, it would be 

best to use it, but the item can be delivered without it. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 25 $143.10 49 $264.30

2 30.15 26 148.15 50 269.35

3 34.80 27 153.20 51 274.40

4 39.45 28 158.25 52 279.45

5 44.10 29 163.30 53 284.50

6 48.75 30 168.35 54 289.55

7 53.40 31 173.40 55 294.60

8 58.05 32 178.45 56 299.65

9 62.70 33 183.50 57 304.70

10 67.35 34 188.55 58 309.75

11 72.40 35 193.60 59 314.80

12 77.45 36 198.65 60 319.85

13 82.50 37 203.70 61 324.90

14 87.55 38 208.75 62 329.95

15 92.60 39 213.80 63 335.00

16 97.65 40 218.85 64 340.05

17 102.70 41 223.90 65 345.10

18 107.75 42 228.95 66 350.15

19 112.80 43 234.00 67 355.20

20 117.85 44 239.05 68 360.25

21 122.90 45 244.10 69 365.30

22 127.95 46 249.15 70 370.35

23 133.00 47 254.20

24 138.05 48 259.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Banknotes, checks, and securities of any kind payable to 

bearer in ordinary and registered First-Class Mail 

International items. 

Brushes of all kinds made in Japan other than nylon 

toothbrushes. 

Distilling apparatus. 

Postage stamps, whether used or not, except in registered 

First-Class Mail International shipments. 

West African paper currency. 

Restrictions 

Arms and munitions require a license from the Governor. 

Coins or precious metal sent in registered First-Class Mail 

International shipments may not exceed L5 in value. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
Sierra Leone International Mail Manual

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Sierra Leone. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)

(Note: Service is available to Sierra Leone but not from it.) 

Country Code: SL 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Bo

Freetown

Kenema

Kono

Makeni

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Singapore International Mail Manual

778 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Singapore

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Advertisements for charms, amulets and talismans. 

Arms and firearms and parts thereof. 

Bullion of a value higher than $50 Singapore dollars 

Butane gas lighters and refills therefor. 

Coins except coins for purposes of ornament; banknotes; 

currency notes; traveler’s checks; securities payable to 

bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

However, unmounted precious stones may be sent in 

registered First-Class Mail International shipments if 

authorization is obtained from the Postmaster General of 

Singapore. 

Lotteries and advertisements concerning lotteries. 

Restrictions 

Meat or meat products including animal by-products require an 

import permit issued by Director of Primary Production, 

Singapore, and these articles must be addressed to the 

addressee care of the above Director. 

Observations 

Many types of merchandise require import licenses that 

addressees must obtain from the authorities of Singapore. 

Senders should be assured before mailing that the 

addressees can obtain licenses if needed. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Singapore

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Unprocessed film is prohibited. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Singapore. 

3. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to Singapore.

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost 

Country Code: SG 

Areas Served: 

All, including Sentosa Island, but excluding all other offshore 

islands. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Singapore International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $3,000 max. $32.40
Individual Country Listings Slovak Republic

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Slovak Republic

(Slovakia)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Chain letter items.

Publications, drawings, photographs, records, sheets of music, 

etc., contrary to the State public order. 

Perishable infectious substances. 

Perishable noninfectious substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Coins; paper money; securities and other paper values of any 

kind; as well as savings-bank booklets; and unmanufactured 

gold, silver, and platinum may be imported only by 

authorization of the State Bank. 

Gift shipments must be sent by private individuals. Those sent 

by commercial firms are not admitted. 

Import permits are required for gift shipments exceeding three 

per year for one addressee, or for any parcel exceeding 

3,000 Slovak Republic crowns in value. Permits may be 

issued to addressees or withheld at the discretion of the 

customs authorities after the shipment arrives. 

Medicines are admitted provided the addressee is in 

possession of an import permit granted by the Slovak 

Republic health authorities. 

Philatelic articles and stamps exchanged between member 

philatelists must not exceed 1,000 Slovak Republic crowns 

in any calendar year. Gift packages containing philatelic 

articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment cannot 

exceed a total of 100 stamps or philatelic articles and 

100 Slovak Republic crowns in value. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. Import licenses and quantity restrictions are applicable for 

many articles sent to the Slovak Republic. Therefore, 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

whether the contents are permitted and whether the 

necessary documents are held. 

3. Gift shipments for the personal use of the addressee or the 

addressee’s family do not require an import permit if the 

contents do not exceed 5,000 Slovak Republic crowns. 

When the total exceeds 2,000 Slovak Republic crowns, the 

addressee must provide a gift certificate authenticated by an 

authorized agent in that country. Slovak Republic customs 

decides the value of the contents on the basis of internal 

prices of identical articles. 

4. Articles imported in postal items are exempt from customs 

duties if their total value does not exceed 300 Slovak 

Republic crowns. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Slovak Republic International Mail Manual

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the Slovak Republic. 

2. An Express Mail shipment may be addressed to a street 

address or to a post office box. A local telephone number for 

the addressee should be provided when the item is 

addressed to a street address and must be provided when 

the item is addressed to a post office box. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Zrychlena Posta/EMS 

Country Code: SK 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Slovak Republic

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 783

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Slovenia - Thailand Slovenia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

No list furnished. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Slovenia

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 785

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Slovenia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Courrier EMS 

Country Code: SI 

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

items subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice must 

be enclosed in each item.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Slovenia International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
Individual Country Listings Solomon Islands

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 787

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Solomon Islands

(Includes Santa Cruz Islands)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

No list furnished. 

Restrictions 

Used clothing must be accompanied by a health certificate 

issued by the official health authorities. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
Solomon Islands International Mail Manual

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Solomon Islands. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: SB 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Solomon Islands

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 789

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Somalia International Mail Manual

790 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Somalia

Country Conditions for Mailing

All mail services are suspended.

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons except under license. 

Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver 

(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles, unless they are sent in registered 

First-Class Mail International.

Lottery tickets and advertisements. 

Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for small arms and 

artillery fuses. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Cigarettes may only be sent in boxes bearing the official stamp 

of the Government of Somalia and if each cigarette has the 

word “Somalia” printed on its paper wrapper. 

Radios and telephones may only be imported by the Somali 

government. 

Weapons and weapon parts may only be sent under 

government license. 

Observations 

None. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230)

Not Available

First-Class Mail International (240)

Not Available

Extra Services 

Not Available
Individual Country Listings South Africa

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 791

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

South Africa

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles relating to lotteries.

Charged butane gas lighters and refills.

Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand in weight.

Diamonds or precious stones except in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments. 

Honey. 

Prison-made articles. 

Restrictions 

None 

Observations 

1. Import licenses are required for many types of goods. 

Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

2. Licenses are not required for bona fide gifts not exceeding 

R 200 (Rand) in value. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); 

precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are 

admitted only in Registered Mail. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to South Africa. 

2. Items will be accepted and delivered to private post office 

boxes; however, it is preferred that items be addressed to 

street addresses. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail 

Country Code: ZA

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

documents, 

business letters, 

and commercial 

papers.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, 

microfiche, and 

private letters.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Identify contents completely 

and state whether an import license, 

if required, is attached.

Bloemfontein 

Capetown 

Durban 

East London 

Germiston 

Johannesburg 

Kimberly 

Port Elizabeth

Pretoria 

Randsburg (Postal Codes 2125 

and 2194 within the delivery 

area for Johannesburg) 

Sandton City (Postal Codes 2146 

and 2199)
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
South Africa International Mail Manual

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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Spain

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 795

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Spain

(Includes Canary Islands)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms; ammunition; weapons; parts and components of 

weapons; and other related equipment. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail International 

parcels. 

Foodstuffs containing saccharine in any amount. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Playing cards. 

Radioactive materials. 

Tobacco (admitted only to the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and 

Melilla). 

Restrictions 

Used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of 

disinfection. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

3. Parcel service to the Canary Islands extends to the following 

offices only: 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Agaete 

Arrecife 

Arucas 

Galdar 

Garachico 

Granadilla 

Gran Tarajal 

Guia 

Guia de Isora 

Guimar 

Haria 

Hermigua 

Icod 

Ingenio 

La Antigua 

La Cuesta 

La Laguna 

La Orotava 

Las Palmas 

Los Llanos

Moya 

Puerto Cabras 

Puerto de la Cruz 

Puerto Luz 

Realejo Alto

San Andres y 

Suaces 

San Bartolome 

Tirajana 

San Mateo 

San Miguel 

Santa Brigida 

Santa Cruz de la 

Palma 

Santa Cruz de 

Tenerife 

San Sebastian de la 

Gomera

Tacoronte

Tazacorte 

Telde 

Teror 

Valverde del Hierro 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Spain. 

2. Express Mail International With Guarantee service — which 

offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is 

available to Spain but not to the Canary Islands.

Reciprocal Service Name: Postal Express 

Country Code: ES 

Areas Served: 

Entire country, including Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, and 

Andorra. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, 

microfiche, and 

private letters.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 16 $73.75 31 $119.50

2 31.05 17 76.80 32 122.55

3 34.10 18 79.85 33 125.60

4 37.15 19 82.90 34 128.65

5 40.20 20 85.95 35 131.70

6 43.25 21 89.00 36 134.75

7 46.30 22 92.05 37 137.80

8 49.35 23 95.10 38 140.85

9 52.40 24 98.15 39 143.90

10 55.45 25 101.20 40 146.95

11 58.50 26 104.25 41 150.00

12 61.55 27 107.30 42 153.05

13 64.60 28 110.35 43 156.10

14 67.65 29 113.40 44 159.15

15 70.70 30 116.45

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Sri Lanka

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coffee products. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles unless sent in insured Priority Mail 

International parcels. 

Fish products—tinned or canned.

Leather goods (handbags, sports goods (volleyballs, footballs, 

etc.)).

Most foodstuffs and grains (sugar, flour, fruits, and oils). 

Paper and writing products (envelopes, ink, pencils, pens, 

erasers, chalk, etc.). 

Radios; tape recording machines and parts thereof. 

Textile, apparel, haberdashery, perfume, and cosmetics.

Tobacco products. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. Imports into Sri Lanka are restricted not by name but by 

value and quantity. Any person is eligible to receive gifts 

other than sarees, suitings, textile, flowers, and flower plants 

subject to the following provisions: 

a. Import does not involve any remittance abroad.

b. Goods are imported bona-fide for personal use.

c. Goods are not in a commercial quantity and not for

resale.

d. Import does not involve any abuse of import

regulations.

2. A license, to be obtained by the addressee in advance, is 

required for most goods imported by mail. Therefore, 

senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing 

whether the necessary documents are held. 

3. No license/import permit is required for bona fide gift 

shipments (excluding saris, clothing or textiles) provided that 

the value of the shipment including postage and fees, does 

not exceed R 250 (rupees). 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Sri Lanka. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: LK 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Acknowledgement of Receipt.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$35 max. $2.50
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Sudan

Country Conditions for Mailing

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the 

U.S. Department of the Treasury administers 

sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain 

destinations and recipients, including a broad 

sanctions program against Sudan. Prior to mailing 

any items to Sudan, mailers should refer to IMM 510

or access www.treas.gov/ofac for additional 

information.

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and their spare parts. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Liquids, easily liquefiable items, and glass or similarly fragile 

articles.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

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 and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising material.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Al-Obeid

Dongola

Khartoum

Kosti

Port Sudan

Wad Medani

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Suriname

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); 

precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles, unless 

sent in insured Priority Mail International parcels. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

535 max. 8.40
Individual Country Listings Swaziland

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 807

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Swaziland

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms; ammunition, and fuses for firearms. 

Butane gas cigarette lighters. 

Cigarettes exceeding 2 kg per thousand pieces. 

Coins, banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Diamonds or gems (mounted or not), metallic currency, and 

gold in powder or in nuggets. 

Honey and preparations of honey including “royal jelly,” 

preserves sweetened with honey, and flypaper. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Prison-made goods. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Swaziland International Mail Manual

808 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Swaziland. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Priority Mail Service 

Country Code: SZ 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Manzini

Mbabane

Mhlume

Nhlangano

Simunye

Siteki

Tshaneni

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Swaziland

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 809

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

560 max. 8.40
Sweden International Mail Manual

810 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Sweden

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Daggers and flick knives.

Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and 

artillery fuses. 

Human remains. 

Live plants and animals. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Addressees in Sweden must obtain prior authorization from the 

Swedish national food administration to import foodstuffs of 

animal origin such as meat, sausage, fat, and soups. 

Articles of gold or silver must comply with Swedish regulations 

as to fitness. 

Banknotes and coins exceeding 100 Swedish crowns in value, 

and securities require prior authorization of the Bank of 

Sweden. 

Live bees must be sent direct to the Department of Bee 

Research of the University of Agricultural Sciences, 

Lantbruksuniversitetet, Forsoksavdelningen for bin, S-750 

07 Uppsala, Sweden. 

Pharmaceutical drugs are admitted only by authorized 

importers. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Sweden

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 811

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Sweden. 

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: SE 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Sweden International Mail Manual

812 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Deliver to addressee in person.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
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Switzerland

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons. 

Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms, 

nonexplosive parts of artillery fuses, flammable films, or 

articles made of celluloid. 

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Lottery tickets and advertisements for lotteries.

Mini-spies (miniature wireless transmitters).

Radar detectors.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

3. A letter or card fully prepaid and bearing the same address 

as that of a Priority Mail International parcel may be tied to or 

otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel in 

such manner as to prevent its separation therefrom and not 

to interfere with the address of the parcel. Stamps to cover 

postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the 

parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed 

to the envelope thereof, or in the case of a postcard, to the 

address side of the card, preferably the upper-right portion. 

Priority Mail International parcels to which such letters or 

cards are attached are treated as parcel post. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $44.95 24 $242.00 48 $400.00

1 68.75 25 248.75 49 406.25

2 77.50 26 255.50 50 412.50

3 86.25 27 262.25 51 418.75

4 95.00 28 269.00 52 425.00

5 103.75 29 275.75 53 431.25

6 112.50 30 282.50 54 437.50

7 121.25 31 289.25 55 443.75

8 130.00 32 296.00 56 450.00

9 138.75 33 302.75 57 456.25

10 147.50 34 309.50 58 462.50

11 154.25 35 316.25 59 468.75

12 161.00 36 323.00 60 475.00

13 167.75 37 329.75 61 481.25

14 174.50 38 336.50 62 487.50

15 181.25 39 343.25 63 493.75

16 188.00 40 350.00 64 500.00

17 194.75 41 356.25 65 506.25

18 201.50 42 362.50 66 512.50

19 208.25 43 368.75 67 518.75

20 215.00 44 375.00 68 525.00

21 221.75 45 381.25 69 531.25

22 228.50 46 387.50 70 537.50

23 235.25 47 393.75

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Switzerland. 

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: CH 

Areas Served: All points in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence 

and commercial 

papers/documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 23 $95.10 45 $162.20

2 31.05 24 98.15 46 165.25

3 34.10 25 101.20 47 168.30

4 37.15 26 104.25 48 171.35

5 40.20 27 107.30 49 174.40

6 43.25 28 110.35 50 177.45

7 46.30 29 113.40 51 180.50

8 49.35 30 116.45 52 183.55

9 52.40 31 119.50 53 186.60

10 55.45 32 122.55 54 189.65

11 58.50 33 125.60 55 192.70

12 61.55 34 128.65 56 195.75

13 64.60 35 131.70 57 198.80

14 67.65 36 134.75 58 201.85

15 70.70 37 137.80 59 204.90

16 73.75 38 140.85 60 207.95

17 76.80 39 143.90 61 211.00

18 79.85 40 146.95 62 214.05

19 82.90 41 150.00 63 217.10

20 85.95 42 153.05 64 220.15

21 89.00 43 156.10 65 223.20

22 92.05 44 159.15 66 226.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

650 max. 9.40
Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) International Mail Manual

816 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Butane gas lighters and refills. 

Cigarette paper and machines for manufacturing tobacco or 

cigarettes. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

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 and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Syrian Arab Republic. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: SY 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $111.50 30 $197.75

1 35.00 16 117.25 31 203.50

2 39.75 17 123.00 32 209.25

3 44.50 18 128.75 33 215.00

4 49.25 19 134.50 34 220.75

5 54.00 20 140.25 35 226.50

6 59.75 21 146.00 36 232.25

7 65.50 22 151.75 37 238.00

8 71.25 23 157.50 38 243.75

9 77.00 24 163.25 39 249.50

10 82.75 25 169.00 40 255.25

11 88.50 26 174.75 41 261.00

12 94.25 27 180.50 42 266.75

13 100.00 28 186.25 43 272.50

14 105.75 29 192.00 44 278.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 25 $134.00 49 $248.00

2 28.75 26 138.75 50 252.75

3 33.00 27 143.50 51 257.50

4 37.25 28 148.25 52 262.25

5 41.50 29 153.00 53 267.00

6 45.75 30 157.75 54 271.75

7 50.00 31 162.50 55 276.50

8 54.25 32 167.25 56 281.25

9 58.50 33 172.00 57 286.00

10 62.75 34 176.75 58 290.75

11 67.50 35 181.50 59 295.50

12 72.25 36 186.25 60 300.25

13 77.00 37 191.00 61 305.00

14 81.75 38 195.75 62 309.75

15 86.50 39 200.50 63 314.50

16 91.25 40 205.25 64 319.25

17 96.00 41 210.00 65 324.00

18 100.75 42 214.75 66 328.75

19 105.50 43 219.50 67 333.50

20 110.25 44 224.25 68 338.25

21 115.00 45 229.00 69 343.00

22 119.75 46 233.75 70 347.75

23 124.50 47 238.50

24 129.25 48 243.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Taiwan

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Taiwan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Banknotes in “new Taiwan dollars.”

Cigars, cigarettes, and prepared tobacco.

Coins over one hundred years old.

Extracts, essences, and concentrates of tea.

Radioactive materials.

Sugar, molasses, saccharine, and other sweetening 

substances. 

Restrictions 

Addressees must obtain import licenses for all items except (1) 

gifts not exceeding $1000 in value for personal or family use, 

and (2) printed books not exceeding $1000. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items containing dutiable 

articles must be registered. 

2. Addresses must be complete and written when possible in 

Chinese characters in addition to English. 

3. The Chinese postal authorities recommend the addition of 

Via Taiwan in the address of articles intended for the 

Quemoy and Matsu Islands. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Taiwan. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost 

Country Code: TW 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 12 $88.25 24 $157.25

1 32.50 13 94.00 25 163.00

2 37.00 14 99.75 26 168.75

3 41.50 15 105.50 27 174.50

4 46.00 16 111.25 28 180.25

5 50.50 17 117.00 29 186.00

6 55.75 18 122.75 30 191.75

7 61.00 19 128.50 31 197.50

8 66.25 20 134.25 32 203.25

9 71.50 21 140.00 33 209.00

10 76.75 22 145.75

11 82.50 23 151.50

Weight Limit: 33 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Equivalent in Chinese.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,350 max. $16.40
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Tajikistan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions Restrictions 

None furnished. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 823

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Tajikistan. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: TJ 

Areas Served 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Dushanbe 

Khojend 

Khorog 

Kurgan-Tyube 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Tanzania

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles. 

Firearms and ammunition of all types except under license.

Japanese shaving brushes.

Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Coins must not exceed 100 shillings in value and must be sent 

in registered First-Class Mail International shipments. 

Observations 

1. Many types of merchandise intended for resale require 

authorization to import from the Ministry of Commerce and 

Cooperatives at Dar es Salaam. 

2. Mailers should be assured that the addressees have such a 

permit or can obtain one if needed. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Tanzania. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: TZ

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Arusha 

Bukoba 

Dar es Salaam 

Dodoma 

Iringa 

Mbeya 

Morogoro 

Moshi 

Musoma 

Mwanza 

Shinyanga 

Songea 

Tanga 

Zanzibar 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

248 max. 5.40
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Thailand

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver 

(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and 

non-explosive parts of artillery fuses. 

Restrictions 

Firearms, air guns, and their accessories, require special 

authorization from the Government; however, toy air guns for 

children as well as firearms and air guns kept exclusively as 

curios may be imported without permit. 

Observations 

Mail can be addressed directly to refugee camps. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Thailand. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service 

Country Code: TH 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

documents and 

letters, nonnegotiable 

instruments, 

computer printouts, 

and cancelled 

checks.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as SAMPLES.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Endorse item clearly next to 

mailing label as MERCHANDISE.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,458 max. $17.40
Individual Country Listings Togo

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Togo - Zimbabwe Country Conditions for Mailing Togo

Prohibitions (130)

Arms, munitions, and war material.

Articles or advertisements relating to lotteries.

Banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

traveler’s checks; may only be sent in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments. 

Coins; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious 

stones, jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Foreign silver coins. 

Poniards, sword-canes, loaded canes, brass knuckles, 

blackjacks, and all other arms for offense. 

Saccharine and similar products. 

Weights and measures other than those of the decimal metric 

system. 

Restrictions 

Hunting arms require prior authorization. 

Medical thermometers must bear the stamp of the Laboratory 

of Arts and Crafts. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Togo. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS POSTEXPRESS 

Country Code: TG 

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice should 

be included with all commercial 

shipments.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 25 $143.10 49 $264.30

2 30.15 26 148.15 50 269.35

3 34.80 27 153.20 51 274.40

4 39.45 28 158.25 52 279.45

5 44.10 29 163.30 53 284.50

6 48.75 30 168.35 54 289.55

7 53.40 31 173.40 55 294.60

8 58.05 32 178.45 56 299.65

9 62.70 33 183.50 57 304.70

10 67.35 34 188.55 58 309.75

11 72.40 35 193.60 59 314.80

12 77.45 36 198.65 60 319.85

13 82.50 37 203.70 61 324.90

14 87.55 38 208.75 62 329.95

15 92.60 39 213.80 63 335.00

16 97.65 40 218.85 64 340.05

17 102.70 41 223.90 65 345.10

18 107.75 42 228.95 66 350.15

19 112.80 43 234.00 67 355.20

20 117.85 44 239.05 68 360.25

21 122.90 45 244.10 69 365.30

22 127.95 46 249.15 70 370.35

23 133.00 47 254.20

24 138.05 48 259.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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Tonga

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Firing caps and cartridges for small arms, components of nonexplosive artillery fuses. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and snuff packages over 11 lbs. or 

packed with other goods. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Tonga

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Tonga International Mail Manual

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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

515 max. 8.40
Individual Country Listings Trinidad and Tobago

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 837

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Trinidad and Tobago

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Charged metal caps and cartridges for portable firearms and 

non-explosive parts of artillery shells. 

Coins exceeding L5 in value, except old coins intended as 

ornaments. 

Firearms, switchblade knives, and sword-canes. 

Honey. 

Lottery tickets or articles relating to lotteries. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Arms not prohibited, require the permission of the Trinidad 

police authorities. 

Saccharine requires the permission of the Trinidad health 

authorities. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Trinidad and Tobago International Mail Manual

838 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Trinidad and Tobago. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS) 

Country Code: TT 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

computer data, and 

advertising 

materials.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $3.85

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Tristan da Cunha International Mail Manual

840 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Tristan da Cunha

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 9 $62.70 17 $102.70

2 30.15 10 67.35 18 107.75

3 34.80 11 72.40 19 112.80

4 39.45 12 77.45 20 117.85

5 44.10 13 82.50 21 122.90

6 48.75 14 87.55 22 127.95

7 53.40 15 92.60

8 58.05 16 97.65

Weight Limit: 22 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Tristan da Cunha

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 841

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Tunisia International Mail Manual

842 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Tunisia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms of all kinds. 

Aspirin, sulfa drugs, and vitamin compounds; chalk; pencils; 

soap; and detergents containing it; leather and articles of 

artificial leather; carpets, tapestries, and bed coverings; 

footwear of rubber or plastic; hosiery of cotton or synthetic 

fibers, except women’s stockings; jewelry made of precious 

metal or plated with it; household articles of galvanized iron, 

galvanized steel or aluminum; and nonelectric cooking and 

heating appliances for household use. 

Coins; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s checks; 

securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Copper coins and obsolete silver coins. 

Lottery tickets and advertisements relating to lotteries. 

Nursing bottles, nipples, and pacifiers that are not made of pure 

rubber and marked accordingly, and vulcanized by heat. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Playing cards. 

Radioactive materials. 

Saccharine and similar products, except in very small amounts 

imported as remedies by pharmacies or physicians. 

Restrictions 

Banknotes require a permit issued by the Tunisian exchange 

authorities unless imported by a bank. 

Hunting and commercial arms may be imported with 

authorization of the Director of Public Safety. 

Manufactured tobaccos, cigars, and cigarettes for personal use 

of the importer may be admitted up to 10 kilograms per year, 

subject to authorization of the Tunisian revenue authorities. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Tunisia

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 843

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Tunisia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Rapid Post 

Country Code: TN 

Areas Served: 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

City

Foreign 

Postal 

Code City

Foreign 

Postal 

Code

Ariana 2080 Manouba (la) 2010

Bardo (le) 2000 Marsa (la) 2070

Beja Medenine 

Ben Arous 2013 Megrine 2033

Ben Arous Sud 2043 Mergrine Chaker 2024

Bizerte Megrine Riadh 2014

Carthage 2016 Menzah (El) 1004

Cebalat B. Ammar 2032 Monastir 

Cebalat du Mornag 2090 Nabeul 

Cite el Khadra 1003 Oued Ellil 2021

Cite Ettadhamen 2041 Ouerdia (El) 1009

Cite Ettahrir 2042 Omrand (El) 1005

Cite Ezzouhour 2052 Rades 2040 

Den Den 2011 Salambo 2025

Erricala 2044 Sfax 

Essaida 2031 Sidi Bou Said 2026

Ezzahra 2034 Sidi Daoud 2046

Ezzahrouni 2051 Sidi Fathallah 2023

Gabes Siliana 

Gafsa Soukra (la) 2036

Goulette (la) 2060 Sousse 

Habibia (El) 2012 Tataouine 

Hammamet Tozeur 

Hammam Lif 2050 Tunis RP 1000

Jendouba Tunis Bab Menara 1008

Jerba Tunis Bab Souika 1006

Kabaria 2053 Tunis Belvedere 1002

Kairouan Tunis Carthage 2035

Kalaat el Andleus 2022 Tunis el Hafsia 1059

Kasserine Tunis Hached 1049

Kebili Tunis Halles 1079

Kef Tunis Jabbari 1007

Kram (le) 2015 Tunis Reque 1001

Kram Ouest 2089 Tunis Tri Tri 1060

Mahdia Zaghouan 
Tunisia International Mail Manual

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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270) NOT Available

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
Individual Country Listings Tunisia

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Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $3,834 max. $41.40
Turkey International Mail Manual

846 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Turkey

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and munitions of war and their accessories. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail International. 

However, currency notes are admitted in Registered Mail.

Lottery tickets and advertisements relating to lotteries.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Silver coins and all foreign coins (except gold coins and ancient 

coins for collections). 

Restrictions 

Clinical thermometers must be accompanied by an official 

certificate of inspection. 

Stocks, bonds, and coupons, unless addressed to the Central 

Bank of the Turkish Republic, require the authorization from 

the Turkish exchange control authorities. 

The following may be imported only by the Monopoly 

Administration: 

The permission of the Turkish authorities is required for the 

importation of pharmaceutical specialties, except small 

quantities for medical or veterinary use or samples by 

physicians. 

The value of gift shipments must not exceed 500 DM. 

Tobacco and its products; cigarette paper and apparatus for 

making cigarettes; tobacco seed; tea; and playing cards 

other than children’s games. 

Turkish money, as well as checks and drafts expressed in 

Turkish money, require authorization from the ministry of 

Finance. If imported without advance permission, such 

remittances are liable to confiscation. 

Used bedding, linens, clothing, carpets, empty sacks, etc., 

must be accompanied by a certificate of disinfection. 

Observations 

1. The value and net weight of each kind of article or goods 

must be shown on the customs declarations, also the 

country of origin of the merchandise. 

2. Each commercial shipment for Turkey must have enclosed a 

combined certificate of origin and consular invoice, which 

must be certified by a chamber of commerce or other trade 

organization or by a notary public, and be legalized by a 

Turkish consul. 

3. Each commercial shipment of printed matter, such as books, 

newspapers, or magazines, must likewise be accompanied 

by an invoice and, except in the case of daily newspapers, 

by a certificate of origin also. 

4. Import license must be obtained for many types of 

merchandise, and others are subject to import quotas. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Turkey

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Turkey. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Acele Posta Servisi or APS 

Country Code: TR 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $130.25 48 $232.25

1 32.50 25 134.50 49 236.50

2 36.75 26 138.75 50 240.75

3 41.00 27 143.00 51 245.00

4 45.25 28 147.25 52 249.25

5 49.50 29 151.50 53 253.50

6 53.75 30 155.75 54 257.75

7 58.00 31 160.00 55 262.00

8 62.25 32 164.25 56 266.25

9 66.50 33 168.50 57 270.50

10 70.75 34 172.75 58 274.75

11 75.00 35 177.00 59 279.00

12 79.25 36 181.25 60 283.25

13 83.50 37 185.50 61 287.50

14 87.75 38 189.75 62 291.75

15 92.00 39 194.00 63 296.00

16 96.25 40 198.25 64 300.25

17 100.50 41 202.50 65 304.50

18 104.75 42 206.75 66 308.75

19 109.00 43 211.00

20 113.25 44 215.25

21 117.50 45 219.50

22 121.75 46 223.75

23 126.00 47 228.00

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

computer data, and 

other non-duitable 

articles.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, or any 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 23 $107.50 45 $190.00

2 28.75 24 111.25 46 193.75

3 32.50 25 115.00 47 197.50

4 36.25 26 118.75 48 201.25

5 40.00 27 122.50 49 205.00

6 43.75 28 126.25 50 208.75

7 47.50 29 130.00 51 212.50

8 51.25 30 133.75 52 216.25

9 55.00 31 137.50 53 220.00

10 58.75 32 141.25 54 223.75

11 62.50 33 145.00 55 227.50

12 66.25 34 148.75 56 231.25

13 70.00 35 152.50 57 235.00

14 73.75 36 156.25 58 238.75

15 77.50 37 160.00 59 242.50

16 81.25 38 163.75 60 246.25

17 85.00 39 167.50 61 250.00

18 88.75 40 171.25 62 253.75

19 92.50 41 175.00 63 257.50

20 96.25 42 178.75 64 261.25

21 100.00 43 182.50 65 265.00

22 103.75 44 186.25 66 268.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Alicinin kendisine verilecek.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $952 max. $12.40
Individual Country Listings Turkmenistan

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Turkmenistan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

All foodstuffs if the time left until the “use-by” date is less than 

70% (calculated from the date of manufacture). 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of 

mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are 

mailed to Turkmenistan. 

Foodstuffs that are manufactured using genetically modified 

organisms (GMOs). 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Products or alcoholic beverages that contain more than 18% 

ethyl alcohol (finished products, polystyrene, “Tetrapak” 

packaging). 

Radioactive materials. 

Firearms and ammunition, explosives, combat weapons. 

Printed materials, plates, negatives, developed films, 

photographs, movies, video recordings, magnetic computer 

information storage media, manuscripts, records and other 

sound recordings, drawings and other printed materials, and 

forms of plastic art politically or economically damaging to 

Turkmenistan. 

Pornographic, vulgar, and erotic materials. 

Soviet and foreign currency, government securities and Soviet 

lottery tickets, Soviet Vnieshposyltorg and 

Vniesheconombanque checks. 

Eurocheck system forms and access cards. 

Undeveloped movies and photographic films, photographic 

plates and paper. 

Eggs, honey, pollen, wax, honeycomb. 

High-frequency radio-electronic devices (transmitters and 

receivers) regardless of strength, high frequency ultrasound 

equipment, and generators for industrial, scientific, and 

medical use, and location detection devices used to 

measure transportation speed. 

Copying/reproduction equipment (with the exception of 

typewriters).

Restrictions 

Hunting weapons require prior authority of the Ministry of the 

Interior. 

Seeds, plants, root tubers, bulbs and other plant parts, fruits, 

legumes, and fresh vegetables are admitted as authorized 

by the State Quarantine Inspectorate Agroindustrial 

Committee. Seeds and plants must be accompanied by 

plant health certificates and import/export permits. 

Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the 

Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals. 

Canceled or uncanceled postage stamps are admitted within 

the framework of organized philatelic exchanges. 

The following articles may be mailed provided the specific 

quantity is observed and the articles are for the personal use 

of the addressee: 

Except for articles whose import is expressly prohibited, items 

not subject to the above limits will be admitted, without 

restrictions, provided that they are for the personal use of 

the addressee. 

Description of Articles

Unit of 

Measurement

Maximum 

Quantity 

Allowed

1. Clothing (coats, overcoats, 

jackets) 

piece/pair 3 of each 

2. Fabric meter 10

3. Standard electronic radio and 

video equipment, spare parts, 

and accessories 

piece 1 of each

4. Cameras, VCRs and movie 

cameras, lenses, spare parts 

and accessories 

piece 1 of each 

5. Electronic music equipment 

and electronic musical 

instruments (keyboards, 

synthesizers, etc.), 

accessories and spare parts 

piece 1 of each 

6. All types of sound recording 

devices (cassettes, reels, 

laser disks) 

 piece 10 

7. All types of video recording 

devices (cassettes, reels, 

disks, etc.) 

piece 

8. Personal computers and 

peripheral equipment 

set 1

9. Personal computer 

information storage media. 

Information storage media 

with prerecorded information 

are admissible only with 

information from the sender 

on the type of microcomputer 

and operating system used to 

record the information in 

question 

piece total of 15 

10.Phonograph records piece/set 15/2 
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items must not contain any 

articles other than written personal messages, documents, 

receipts, invoices, statements, and personal photographs. 

2. Postal items containing admitted articles in the quantities 

specified are delivered to the addressee upon payment of 

customs duty. No duty is collected when the aggregate 

value of the contents does not exceed the equivalent of a 

retail price of 30 Russian roubles (approximately $18US). 

3. If prohibited articles are sent in postal items, one of the 

following three procedures is followed: 

a. Confiscation of the entire item.

b. Confiscation of the prohibited articles, the rest of the 

contents delivered to the addressee.

c. Return of the item to the country of origin. 

4. Return Receipts (Advice of Delivery) are initialed or signed by 

a postal official to indicate delivery. The addressee will not 

sign the receipt. 

5. All customs declaration forms must list the contents in 

English and include an interline translation in French, 

Russian, or a language used in the country. If additional 

space is necessary to list the contents, a second customs 

form should be used and the original form annotated to that 

effect. 

6. Books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials 

are admitted without restriction with the exception of printed 

materials that are referred to above under Prohibitions. 

7. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by the 

necessary invoices and permits. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Turkmenistan. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: TM 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

location: 

744000 Ashkhabad 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $729 max. $10.40
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Turks and Caicos Islands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Restrictions 

The importation of firearms requires a permit. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 7

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $43.95 24 $217.75 48 $363.75

1 56.00 25 224.00 49 369.50

2 64.25 26 230.25 50 375.25

3 72.50 27 236.50 51 381.00

4 80.75 28 242.75 52 386.75

5 89.00 29 249.00 53 392.50

6 97.25 30 255.25 54 398.25

7 105.50 31 261.50 55 404.00

8 113.75 32 267.75 56 409.75

9 122.00 33 274.00 57 415.50

10 130.25 34 280.25 58 421.25

11 136.50 35 286.50 59 427.00

12 142.75 36 292.75 60 432.75

13 149.00 37 299.00 61 438.50

14 155.25 38 305.25 62 444.25

15 161.50 39 311.50 63 450.00

16 167.75 40 317.75 64 455.75

17 174.00 41 323.50 65 461.50

18 180.25 42 329.25 66 467.25

19 186.50 43 335.00 67 473.00

20 192.75 44 340.75 68 478.75

21 199.00 45 346.50 69 484.50

22 205.25 46 352.25 70 490.25

23 211.50 47 358.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Note: 

None provided.

Reciprocal Service Name: None provided.

Country Code: TC

Areas Served: All except Bambarra, Belfour, Bottle Creek, 

Cockburn Harbour, Conch Bar, Kew, Lorimmers, Sandy Point, 

and Whitby. Alternative service delivery is provided to these 

locations.

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee

200 $0.75

500 2.15

650max. 3.55

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business 

correspondence, 

commercial papers, 

and documents. 

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise samples 

without commercial 

value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — 

CN 22 and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 16 $75.75 31 $132.00

2 28.25 17 79.50 32 135.75

3 32.00 18 83.25 33 139.50

4 35.75 19 87.00 34 143.25

5 39.50 20 90.75 35 147.00

6 42.25 21 94.50 36 150.75

7 45.00 22 98.25 37 154.50

8 47.75 23 102.00 38 158.25

9 50.50 24 105.75 39 162.00

10 53.25 25 109.50 40 165.75

11 57.00 26 113.25 41 169.50

12 60.75 27 117.00 42 173.25

13 64.50 28 120.75 43 177.00

14 68.25 29 124.50 44 180.75

15 72.00 30 128.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: Deliver to addressee in person.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Tuvalu International Mail Manual

856 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Tuvalu

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 20 $122.25 39 $222.00

2 30.75 21 127.50 40 227.25

3 35.00 22 132.75 41 232.50

4 39.25 23 138.00 42 237.75

5 43.50 24 143.25 43 243.00

6 48.75 25 148.50 44 248.25

7 54.00 26 153.75 45 253.50

8 59.25 27 159.00 46 258.75

9 64.50 28 164.25 47 264.00

10 69.75 29 169.50 48 269.25

11 75.00 30 174.75 49 274.50

12 80.25 31 180.00 50 279.75

13 85.50 32 185.25 51 285.00

14 90.75 33 190.50 52 290.25

15 96.00 34 195.75 53 295.50

16 101.25 35 201.00 54 300.75

17 106.50 36 206.25 55 306.00

18 111.75 37 211.50

19 117.00 38 216.75

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40

600 8.40

675 max. 9.40
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858 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Uganda

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Firearms and ammunition except under permit.

Japanese shaving brushes.

Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.

Radioactive materials.

Switchblade knives.

Restrictions 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold or silver, 

manufactured or not; precious stones, jewelry; and other 

valuable articles, may only be sent in registered First-Class 

Mail International shipments. 

Used clothing, bedding, and similar articles for sale must be 

accompanied by a certificate of disinfection. 

Observations 

1. Many types of merchandise require authorization to import, 

which the addressee must obtain from the Ministry of 

Commerce and Industry at Kampala. 

2. Mailers should be assured that the addressees have such 

permits or can obtain them if needed. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Uganda. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Speedpost 

Country Code: UG 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. A commercial invoice should 

be enclosed in each item.

Arua 

Bushenji 

Busia 

Entebbe 

Fort-Portal 

Gulu 

Hoima 

Iganga 

Jinja 

Kabale 

Kamuli 

Kampala 

Kasese 

Lira 

Malaba 

Masaka 

Masindi 

Mbale 

Mbarara 

Mubende 

Rukungiri 

Tororo 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Uganda International Mail Manual

860 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Ukraine

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 861

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Ukraine

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Agricultural products. 

Articles of cultural value (works of art, collectors’ pieces, and 

antiques). 

Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to 

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver 

(manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles are prohibited. 

Medicines and medicinal products. 

Passports and personal identity cards are prohibited entry in all 

classes of mail, including Express Mail International 

shipments. 

Prescription narcotics and psychotropic drugs which have 

potentially addictive or hallucinogenic effects.

Restrictions 

1. In order to be admissible, the food items listed below must 

(a) be packed by the manufacturer; (b) conform to Ukraine’s 

sanitary standards; (c) be accompanied by a certificate of 

conformity which has been issued by the Ukrainian State 

Committee for Standardization and Measures or by a 

comparable regulatory authority in the country of origin; 

(d) be addressed to an individual who is a resident of 

Ukraine; (e) be shipped in quantities not to exceed 

2 kilograms (4 pounds) when enclosed in a First-Class Mail 

International shipment; or (f) be shipped in quantities not to 

exceed 10 kilograms (22 pounds) when enclosed in a Priority 

Mail International parcel or an Express Mail International 

item. 

Meats, fish, shell fish, milk and dairy products, birds’ 

eggs, natural honey, fruits and nuts, coffee, tea, spices, 

vegetables, grains, cereals, flour, fats and oils, animal and 

vegetable by-products, sugar, cocoa, and other 

processed foodstuffs. 

2. Tobacco products are prohibited entry into Ukraine, unless 

the shipment is accompanied by a certificate or invoice 

which states that the quantity being sent does not exceed 

200 cigarettes or 200 grams of other processed tobacco 

products. 

3. Radios and mobile telephones for personal use may be sent 

to Ukraine, provided that the addressee has obtained prior 

authorization from the Ukrainian State Center of Radio 

Frequencies and Telecommunications Supervision. The 

Center is responsible for assigning radio frequencies and 

registering official authorization for the design, manufacture, 

and use of radio-electronic equipment. Customers who 

require additional information about the mailing of radioelectronic equipment to Ukraine should send their inquiries 

directly to the Center’s headquarters in Kiev. The applicable 

fax number is 011-38-044-450-2765. 

4. Prescription medicines for personal use may be sent to 

Ukraine in quantities that are necessary for a complete 

course of treatment, provided that the addressee has 

obtained prior authorization from the Ukrainian Ministry of 

Health. 

5. Funeral urns admitted for import are authorized only upon 

presentation of the following documentation to Customs 

authorities: A death certificate or any other document 

confirming death, issued by a competent body; or a 

certificate declaring that the urn does not contain other 

articles that may not be imported into Ukraine. 

Observations 

No list furnished 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Ukraine International Mail Manual

862 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $92.00 30 $155.75

1 32.50 16 96.25 31 160.00

2 36.75 17 100.50 32 164.25

3 41.00 18 104.75 33 168.50

4 45.25 19 109.00 34 172.75

5 49.50 20 113.25 35 177.00

6 53.75 21 117.50 36 181.25

7 58.00 22 121.75 37 185.50

8 62.25 23 126.00 38 189.75

9 66.50 24 130.25 39 194.00

10 70.75 25 134.50 40 198.25

11 75.00 26 138.75 41 202.50

12 79.25 27 143.00 42 206.75

13 83.50 28 147.25 43 211.00

14 87.75 29 151.50 44 215.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.
Individual Country Listings Ukraine

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 863

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (cont’d)

Notes: 

1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to 

receive most goods.

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Ukraine. 

3. Passports and personal identity cards are prohibited entry in 

Express Mail International shipments to Ukraine. 

4. Agricultural products are prohibited entry in Express Mail 

International shipments to Ukraine. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: UA 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations:

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

City Postal Code 

BelayaTserkov

Dnepropetrovsk

Donetsk

Cherkassy

Chernigov

Chernovsty

Ivano-Frankovsk

Kharkov

Kherson

Khmelnitskiy

Kiev

Kirovograd

Lugansk

Lutsk

Lvov

Nikolaev

Odessa

Poltava

Rovno

Sevastopol

Simferopol

Sumy

Ternopol

Uzhgorod

Vinnitsa

Zaporozhiye

Zhitomir

348000

320000

340000

257000

250000

274000

284000

310000

325000

280000

252000

316000

348000

263000

290000

327000

270000

314000

266000

335000

333000

244000

282000

294000

286000

330000

262000

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.00 23 $107.50 45 $190.00

2 28.75 24 111.25 46 193.75

3 32.50 25 115.00 47 197.50

4 36.25 26 118.75 48 201.25

5 40.00 27 122.50 49 205.00

6 43.75 28 126.25 50 208.75

7 47.50 29 130.00 51 212.50

8 51.25 30 133.75 52 216.25

9 55.00 31 137.50 53 220.00

10 58.75 32 141.25 54 223.75

11 62.50 33 145.00 55 227.50

12 66.25 34 148.75 56 231.25

13 70.00 35 152.50 57 235.00

14 73.75 36 156.25 58 238.75

15 77.50 37 160.00 59 242.50

16 81.25 38 163.75 60 246.25

17 85.00 39 167.50 61 250.00

18 88.75 40 171.25 62 253.75

19 92.50 41 175.00 63 257.50

20 96.25 42 178.75 64 261.25

21 100.00 43 182.50 65 265.00

22 103.75 44 186.25 66 268.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Ukraine International Mail Manual

864 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 4

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.20

4.20

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Individual Country Listings United Arab Emirates

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 865

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

United Arab Emirates

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Aerosol products.

Butane gas lighters and refills.

Firearms, ammunition, and their components.

Gold, jewels, platinum, precious stones, and silver except in 

insured parcels. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Polished, whitened, artificial, or imitation pearls. 

Pork products. 

Printed matter offensive to Arabs and Muslims. 

Radioactive materials. 

Radio transmitters and receivers except under permit. 

Restrictions 

Medicines require prior authorization. 

Observations 

1. Shipments, whose value does not exceed 500 dirhams and 

parcels that are not commercial and contain personal effects 

are generally exempt from all customs measures. 

2. Shipments that exceed 500 dirhams in value and are 

commercial shipments must be accompanied by (a) the 

original invoices authenticated by the Consulates of the 

UAE; (b) authenticated certificate of origin; (c) list of the 

contents of the package; and (d) the certificate of exemption 

from duty, if applicable. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
United Arab Emirates International Mail Manual

866 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to the United Arab Emirates. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post 

Country Code: AE 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50 67 410.50

20 140.25 44 278.25 68 416.25

21 146.00 45 284.00 69 422.00

22 151.75 46 289.75 70 427.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and all articles not 

subject to customs 

duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise, 

advertising 

materials, or any 

dutiable articles.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 25 $134.00 49 $248.00

2 28.75 26 138.75 50 252.75

3 33.00 27 143.50 51 257.50

4 37.25 28 148.25 52 262.25

5 41.50 29 153.00 53 267.00

6 45.75 30 157.75 54 271.75

7 50.00 31 162.50 55 276.50

8 54.25 32 167.25 56 281.25

9 58.50 33 172.00 57 286.00

10 62.75 34 176.75 58 290.75

11 67.50 35 181.50 59 295.50

12 72.25 36 186.25 60 300.25

13 77.00 37 191.00 61 305.00

14 81.75 38 195.75 62 309.75

15 86.50 39 200.50 63 314.50

16 91.25 40 205.25 64 319.25

17 96.00 41 210.00 65 324.00

18 100.75 42 214.75 66 328.75

19 105.50 43 219.50 67 333.50

20 110.25 44 224.25 68 338.25

21 115.00 45 229.00 69 343.00

22 119.75 46 233.75 70 347.75

23 124.50 47 238.50

24 129.25 48 243.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Uruguay International Mail Manual

868 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Uruguay

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities 

payable to bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other 

valuable articles. However, old coins intended for collections 

are admitted up to the maximum of 10 per package.

Firearms.

Lottery tickets. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Plants or parts of plants must be accompanied by a health 

certificate. 

Observations 

1. Certificate of origins and detailed invoices are required for 

commercial shipments. 

2. Applicable customs regulations on articles received in 

Uruguay are as follows: 

a. Up to $10 U.S., exemption. 

b. Up to $50 U.S., exemption when it can be proved that 

item is a gift, sent by a member of the family or containing 

clothes for personal use. 

c. Up to $100 U.S., exemption for the portion between 0-50, 

while the portion between 51-100 is subject to customs 

duty on importation. 

d. Over $100 U.S.: the intervention of a customs 

representative is obligatory. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Uruguay

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 869

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Uruguay. 

Reciprocal Service Name: CAI 

Country Code: UY 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $104.50 30 $183.25

1 34.00 16 109.75 31 188.50

2 38.50 17 115.00 32 193.75

3 43.00 18 120.25 33 199.00

4 47.50 19 125.50 34 204.25

5 52.00 20 130.75 35 209.50

6 57.25 21 136.00 36 214.75

7 62.50 22 141.25 37 220.00

8 67.75 23 146.50 38 225.25

9 73.00 24 151.75 39 230.50

10 78.25 25 157.00 40 235.75

11 83.50 26 162.25 41 241.00

12 88.75 27 167.50 42 246.25

13 94.00 28 172.75 43 251.50

14 99.25 29 178.00 44 256.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value, 

microfilm, and 

microfiche.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Uruguay International Mail Manual

870 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Uzbekistan

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 871

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Uzbekistan

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Coins, bank notes in circulation, checks, postage stamps, 

currency, securities of any kind payable to bearer, or foreign 

currency. Uzbekistan will not accept liability in cases of loss 

or damage to such items if they are accepted.

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Press publications, manuscripts, cliches, drawings, films, 

negatives, cinematographic films, video recordings, audio 

recordings, gramophone records that are designed to 

undermine the State and social system and to violate the 

territorial integrity, the political independence and the 

foundations of the State, advocating war, terrorism, 

violence, nationalism and religious hate, fascism in all its 

forms, and materials with pornographic content. 

Radioactive materials. 

The government of Uzbekistan has instituted a temporary 

prohibition against mailing meats and meat products, milk 

and dairy products, and seeds to Uzbekistan. 

Restrictions 

Cinematographic films, video recordings, and audio recordings 

may be imported with the authorization of the Ministry of 

Culture. 

Many items are admitted as imports under licenses issued by 

the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Affairs in Uzbekistan. 

Seeds and other agricultural products are permitted only under 

authorization issued by the Head of Quarantine Inspection in 

Uzbekistan. 

Observations 

None

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Uzbekistan.

Reciprocal Service Name: emsUzbekistan

Country Code: UZ

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Personal 

correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender's Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, 

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 25 $148.50 49 $274.50

2 30.75 26 153.75 50 279.75

3 35.00 27 159.00 51 285.00

4 39.25 28 164.25 52 290.25

5 43.50 29 169.50 53 295.50

6 48.75 30 174.75 54 300.75

7 54.00 31 180.00 55 306.00

8 59.25 32 185.25 56 311.25

9 64.50 33 190.50 57 316.50

10 69.75 34 195.75 58 321.75

11 75.00 35 201.00 59 327.00

12 80.25 36 206.25 60 332.25

13 85.50 37 211.50 61 337.50

14 90.75 38 216.75 62 342.75

15 96.00 39 222.00 63 348.00

16 101.25 40 227.25 64 353.25

17 106.50 41 232.50 65 358.50

18 111.75 42 237.75 66 363.75

19 117.00 43 243.00 67 369.00

20 122.25 44 248.25 68 374.25

21 127.50 45 253.50 69 379.50

22 132.75 46 258.75 70 384.75

23 138.00 47 264.00

24 143.25 48 269.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 44 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $5,000 max. $52.40
Vanuatu International Mail Manual

874 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Vanuatu

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Vanuatu

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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are 

prohibited. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Vanuatu. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

(Note: Service is available to Vanuatu but not from it.) 

Country Code: VU 

Areas Served: 

Express Mail International is available only to the following 

locations: 

Port Vila 

Santo 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 19 $128.50 38 $237.75

1 32.50 20 134.25 39 243.50

2 37.00 21 140.00 40 249.25

3 41.50 22 145.75 41 254.75

4 46.00 23 151.50 42 260.25

5 50.50 24 157.25 43 265.75

6 55.75 25 163.00 44 271.25

7 61.00 26 168.75 45 276.75

8 66.25 27 174.50 46 282.25

9 71.50 28 180.25 47 287.75

10 76.75 29 186.00 48 293.25

11 82.50 30 191.75 49 298.75

12 88.25 31 197.50 50 304.25

13 94.00 32 203.25 51 309.75

14 99.75 33 209.00 52 315.25

15 105.50 34 214.75 53 320.75

16 111.25 35 220.50 54 326.25

17 117.00 36 226.25 55 331.75

18 122.75 37 232.00

Weight Limit: 55 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Individual Country Listings Vatican City

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 877

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Vatican City

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and weapons.

Human remains.

Live plants and animals.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Same as Italy.

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

1. A parcel may be addressed to a street address or to a post 

office box. A local telephone number for the addressee 

should be provided when the item is addressed to a street 

address and must be provided when the item is addressed 

to a post office box. 

2. For parcels, an invoice, in duplicate, is required for all 

commercial shipments regardless of value and all personal 

shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be 

affixed to the outside of the parcel or may be enclosed in PS 

Form 2976-E with the customs declaration. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $42.95 24 $220.75 48 $346.75

1 64.00 25 226.00 49 352.00

2 73.25 26 231.25 50 357.25

3 82.50 27 236.50 51 362.50

4 91.75 28 241.75 52 367.75

5 101.00 29 247.00 53 373.00

6 110.25 30 252.25 54 378.25

7 119.50 31 257.50 55 383.50

8 128.75 32 262.75 56 388.75

9 138.00 33 268.00 57 394.00

10 147.25 34 273.25 58 399.25

11 152.50 35 278.50 59 404.50

12 157.75 36 283.75 60 409.75

13 163.00 37 289.00 61 415.00

14 168.25 38 294.25 62 420.25

15 173.50 39 299.50 63 425.50

16 178.75 40 304.75 64 430.75

17 184.00 41 310.00 65 436.00

18 189.25 42 315.25 66 441.25

19 194.50 43 320.50 67 446.50

20 199.75 44 325.75 68 451.75

21 205.00 45 331.00 69 457.00

22 210.25 46 336.25 70 462.25

23 215.50 47 341.50

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 5

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial 

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments 

valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed 

to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E 

with the customs declaration. 

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 

3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Vatican City. 

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: VA 

Areas Served: All 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $137.00 48 $245.00

1 33.50 25 141.50 49 249.50

2 38.00 26 146.00 50 254.00

3 42.50 27 150.50 51 258.50

4 47.00 28 155.00 52 263.00

5 51.50 29 159.50 53 267.50

6 56.00 30 164.00 54 272.00

7 60.50 31 168.50 55 276.50

8 65.00 32 173.00 56 281.00

9 69.50 33 177.50 57 285.50

10 74.00 34 182.00 58 290.00

11 78.50 35 186.50 59 294.50

12 83.00 36 191.00 60 299.00

13 87.50 37 195.50 61 303.50

14 92.00 38 200.00 62 308.00

15 96.50 39 204.50 63 312.50

16 101.00 40 209.00 64 317.00

17 105.50 41 213.50 65 321.50

18 110.00 42 218.00 66 326.00

19 114.50 43 222.50

20 119.00 44 227.00

21 123.50 45 231.50

22 128.00 46 236.00

23 132.50 47 240.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Any kind of written 

communications 

including legal 

documents, 

instruments, and 

manuscripts; 

computer data, 

including magnetic 

tapes, magnetic 

disks, punch cards, 

and recording 

tapes.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). 

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

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. 
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $28.00 16 $73.75 31 $119.50

2 31.05 17 76.80 32 122.55

3 34.10 18 79.85 33 125.60

4 37.15 19 82.90 34 128.65

5 40.20 20 85.95 35 131.70

6 43.25 21 89.00 36 134.75

7 46.30 22 92.05 37 137.80

8 49.35 23 95.10 38 140.85

9 52.40 24 98.15 39 143.90

10 55.45 25 101.20 40 146.95

11 58.50 26 104.25 41 150.00

12 61.55 27 107.30 42 153.05

13 64.60 28 110.35 43 156.10

14 67.65 29 113.40 44 159.15

15 70.70 30 116.45

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.82

3 2.66

3.5 3.50

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.84 44 $22.60

2 2.08 16 10.56 48 24.32

3 2.92 20 12.28 52 26.04

4 3.76 24 14.00 56 27.76

5 4.60 28 15.72 60 29.48

6 5.44 32 17.44 64 31.20

7 6.28 36 19.16

8 7.12 40 20.88

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $9.04 44 $22.80

2 2.28 16 10.76 48 24.52

3 3.12 20 12.48 52 26.24

4 3.96 24 14.20 56 27.96

5 4.80 28 15.92 60 29.68

6 5.64 32 17.64 64 31.40

7 6.48 36 19.36

8 7.32 40 21.08

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$35.75

3.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds
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880 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $2,380 max. $26.40
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Venezuela

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Cigarette papers. 

Coffee, coffee extracts, and similar preparations containing 

coffee. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s 

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold, and 

silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and 

other valuable articles. 

Lottery and similar tickets.

Natural and cultivated pearls.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Prior authorization of the Venezuelan authorities is required for 

most foodstuffs, plants and plant parts, and most 

merchandise. 

Pharmaceutical specialties/products must be authorized by the 

Minister of Health, Agriculture and Boviculture of Venezuela. 

Observations 

1. First-Class Mail International items may not contain dutiable 

articles. 

2. Import licenses/permits are required for most goods. 

Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee 

before mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

3. Items containing printed matter must have affixed to the 

wrapper PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 (Old C 1) and 

Sender’s Declaration (green label) 

4. Customs duty is generally assessed on printed matter. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 8

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $63.95 24 $420.50 48 $696.50

1 79.00 25 433.00 49 706.00

2 97.50 26 445.50 50 715.50

3 116.00 27 458.00 51 725.00

4 134.50 28 470.50 52 734.50

5 153.00 29 483.00 53 744.00

6 171.50 30 495.50 54 753.50

7 190.00 31 508.00 55 763.00

8 208.50 32 520.50 56 772.50

9 227.00 33 533.00 57 782.00

10 245.50 34 545.50 58 791.50

11 258.00 35 558.00 59 801.00

12 270.50 36 570.50 60 810.50

13 283.00 37 583.00 61 820.00

14 295.50 38 595.50 62 829.50

15 308.00 39 608.00 63 839.00

16 320.50 40 620.50 64 848.50

17 333.00 41 630.00 65 858.00

18 345.50 42 639.50 66 867.50

19 358.00 43 649.00 67 877.00

20 370.50 44 658.50 68 886.50

21 383.00 45 668.00 69 896.00

22 395.50 46 677.50 70 905.50

23 408.00 47 687.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
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Express Mail International (220) Price Group 9

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Venezuela. 

Reciprocal Service Name: CAI 

Country Code: VE 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $151.75 48 $277.75

1 34.00 25 157.00 49 283.00

2 38.50 26 162.25 50 288.25

3 43.00 27 167.50 51 293.50

4 47.50 28 172.75 52 298.75

5 52.00 29 178.00 53 304.00

6 57.25 30 183.25 54 309.25

7 62.50 31 188.50 55 314.50

8 67.75 32 193.75 56 319.75

9 73.00 33 199.00 57 325.00

10 78.25 34 204.25 58 330.25

11 83.50 35 209.50 59 335.50

12 88.75 36 214.75 60 340.75

13 94.00 37 220.00 61 346.00

14 99.25 38 225.25 62 351.25

15 104.50 39 230.50 63 356.50

16 109.75 40 235.75 64 361.75

17 115.00 41 241.00 65 367.00

18 120.25 42 246.25 66 372.25

19 125.50 43 251.50

20 130.75 44 256.75

21 136.00 45 262.00

22 141.25 46 267.25

23 146.50 47 272.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Business papers 

and documents.

No form required. Endorse item 

clearly next to mailing label as 

BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and computer data.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $102.00 45 $184.50

2 28.25 24 105.75 46 188.25

3 32.00 25 109.50 47 192.00

4 35.75 26 113.25 48 195.75

5 39.50 27 117.00 49 199.50

6 42.25 28 120.75 50 203.25

7 45.00 29 124.50 51 207.00

8 47.75 30 128.25 52 210.75

9 50.50 31 132.00 53 214.50

10 53.25 32 135.75 54 218.25

11 57.00 33 139.50 55 222.00

12 60.75 34 143.25 56 225.75

13 64.50 35 147.00 57 229.50

14 68.25 36 150.75 58 233.25

15 72.00 37 154.50 59 237.00

16 75.75 38 158.25 60 240.75

17 79.50 39 162.00 61 244.50

18 83.25 40 165.75 62 248.25

19 87.00 41 169.50 63 252.00

20 90.75 42 173.25 64 255.75

21 94.50 43 177.00 65 259.50

22 98.25 44 180.75 66 263.25

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 9

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 9

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$44.00

4.00

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Vietnam International Mail Manual

884 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Vietnam

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Arms of all kinds, munitions, war material, and accessories. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious 

stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. 

Invisible ink, codes, cyphers, symbols or other types of secret 

correspondence, and shorthand notes. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Products made from non-Vietnamese tobacco. 

Radio transmitters and receivers and radio set accessories of 

any kind. 

Radioactive materials. 

Sealed tinned foodstuffs. 

Unused postage stamps. 

Used clothing, blankets, mosquito nets, and shoes. 

Cigarettes and cigars. 

Restrictions 

Any kind of merchandise of commercial value sent for trade 

must have the authorization of the Ministry of External Trade 

of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. 

Currency, postage stamps for sale or exchange, checks, and 

securities and other financial instruments must be licensed 

by the U.S. Treasury Department. 

Paintings, pictures, books, newspapers, cinema films, 

photographic films, records, miscellaneous articles for the 

stage, all other literary and artistic productions, objects of art 

and of sculpture, all kinds of children’s toys must have the 

authorization of the Ministry of Culture of the Socialist 

Republic of Vietnam. 

The following quantity limits are imposed by Vietnam on the 

indicated items: 

Observations 

1. Due to a trade embargo, the U.S. Department of Commerce 

limits the items mailed to Vietnam to the following: 

a. Printed books, pamphlets and miscellaneous 

publications, including bound newspapers and 

periodicals; children’s picture and painting books; 

newspapers and periodicals, unbound; music books, 

sheet music, calendar blocks, paper; and advertising 

printed matter exclusively related to developed motion 

picture films, books, miscellaneous publications, 

newspapers, and periodicals. 

b. Commercial phonograph records, recorded; and 

prerecorded records reproducing in whole or in part, the 

content of printed books, pamphlets and miscellaneous 

publications, including newspapers and periodicals. 

c. Motion picture film and soundtrack — exposed and 

developed.

d. Exposed and developed microfilm reproducing, in whole 

or in part, the content of printed books, pamphlets and 

miscellaneous publications including newspapers and 

periodicals; children’s picture and painting books: and 

music books, sheet music and calendars. 

e. Merchandise shipments other than gifts and gifts valued 

at $200 and above, are prohibited unless the sender has a 

validated export license issued by the Office of Export 

Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 

Washington, D.C. 20230. 

2. Gift shipments containing merchandise value at under $200 

may be mailed without a validated export license. Mark 

address side of shipment “GIFT—EXPORT LICENSE NOT 

REQUIRED.” 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Commodity Quantity Limit 

Coffee

Tea

Paddy

Rice

Beans (all kinds)

Dried Manioc

Dried sweet potatoes

Groundnuts

Cooked fat

Dried meat

Salted meat

Dried fish

Dried cuttlefish 

200 g

500 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g

1000 g
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Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $157.25 48 $293.25

1 32.50 25 163.00 49 298.75

2 37.00 26 168.75 50 304.25

3 41.50 27 174.50 51 309.75

4 46.00 28 180.25 52 315.25

5 50.50 29 186.00 53 320.75

6 55.75 30 191.75 54 326.25

7 61.00 31 197.50 55 331.75

8 66.25 32 203.25 56 337.25

9 71.50 33 209.00 57 342.75

10 76.75 34 214.75 58 348.25

11 82.50 35 220.50 59 353.75

12 88.25 36 226.25 60 359.25

13 94.00 37 232.00 61 364.75

14 99.75 38 237.75 62 370.25

15 105.50 39 243.50 63 375.75

16 111.25 40 249.25 64 381.25

17 117.00 41 254.75 65 386.75

18 122.75 42 260.25 66 392.25

19 128.50 43 265.75

20 134.25 44 271.25

21 140.00 45 276.75

22 145.75 46 282.25

23 151.50 47 287.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value 

and not subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91. Include a commercial 

invoice in each item.
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886 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (cont’d)

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 Vietnam. All items prohibited in 

regular international mail are also prohibited in Express Mail 

International to Vietnam. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: VN 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Bentre Town 

Bienhoa Town 

Cantho City 

Caolanh Town 

Danang City 

Hadong Town 

Haiduong Town 

Haiphong City 

Hanoi City 

Hochiminh City 

Hongai Town 

Hue Town 

Longxuyen Town 

Mytho City 

Namdinh Town 

Nhatrang City 

Phanrang Town 

Soctrang Town 

Tanan Town 

Tayninh Town 

Thaibinh Town 

Thanh Hoa City 

Thudaumot Town 

Travinh Town 

Vinh City 

Vinhlong Town 

Vungtau City 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 25 $148.50 49 $274.50

2 30.75 26 153.75 50 279.75

3 35.00 27 159.00 51 285.00

4 39.25 28 164.25 52 290.25

5 43.50 29 169.50 53 295.50

6 48.75 30 174.75 54 300.75

7 54.00 31 180.00 55 306.00

8 59.25 32 185.25 56 311.25

9 64.50 33 190.50 57 316.50

10 69.75 34 195.75 58 321.75

11 75.00 35 201.00 59 327.00

12 80.25 36 206.25 60 332.25

13 85.50 37 211.50 61 337.50

14 90.75 38 216.75 62 342.75

15 96.00 39 222.00 63 348.00

16 101.25 40 227.25 64 353.25

17 106.50 41 232.50 65 358.50

18 111.75 42 237.75 66 363.75

19 117.00 43 243.00 67 369.00

20 122.25 44 248.25 68 374.25

21 127.50 45 253.50 69 379.50

22 132.75 46 258.75 70 384.75

23 138.00 47 264.00

24 143.25 48 269.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Wallis and Futuna Islands International Mail Manual

888 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Radioactive materials.

Tobacco leaves or manufactured tobacco.

Weights and measures not of the decimal system.

Restrictions 

Restrictions apply to the importation of flowers, fruit plants, 

products of animal origin, records, and sound recordings. 

Observations 

1. Import permits and import certificates are required for some 

types of goods. Therefore, senders should ascertain before 

mailing whether the necessary documents are held. 

2. Import permits are not required for items valued less than 

5,000 CFP francs per item. 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Wallis and Futuna Islands

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220)

Not Available

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 23 $138.00 45 $253.50

2 30.75 24 143.25 46 258.75

3 35.00 25 148.50 47 264.00

4 39.25 26 153.75 48 269.25

5 43.50 27 159.00 49 274.50

6 48.75 28 164.25 50 279.75

7 54.00 29 169.50 51 285.00

8 59.25 30 174.75 52 290.25

9 64.50 31 180.00 53 295.50

10 69.75 32 185.25 54 300.75

11 75.00 33 190.50 55 306.00

12 80.25 34 195.75 56 311.25

13 85.50 35 201.00 57 316.50

14 90.75 36 206.25 58 321.75

15 96.00 37 211.50 59 327.00

16 101.25 38 216.75 60 332.25

17 106.50 39 222.00 61 337.50

18 111.75 40 227.25 62 342.75

19 117.00 41 232.50 63 348.00

20 122.25 42 237.75 64 353.25

21 127.50 43 243.00 65 358.50

22 132.75 44 248.25 66 363.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $1,615 max. $19.40
Individual Country Listings Western Samoa

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 891

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Western Samoa

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Same as for New Zealand. 

Restrictions 

No list furnished. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210)

Not Available
Western Samoa International Mail Manual

892 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Note: Express Mail International merchandise insurance is not 

available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance 

coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of 

$100 per shipment. See 222.62.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Western Samoa. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Post International 

Country Code: WS 

Areas Served: Apia City 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $105.50 30 $191.75

1 32.50 16 111.25 31 197.50

2 37.00 17 117.00 32 203.25

3 41.50 18 122.75 33 209.00

4 46.00 19 128.50 34 214.75

5 50.50 20 134.25 35 220.50

6 55.75 21 140.00 36 226.25

7 61.00 22 145.75 37 232.00

8 66.25 23 151.50 38 237.75

9 71.50 24 157.25 39 243.50

10 76.75 25 163.00 40 249.25

11 82.50 26 168.75 41 254.75

12 88.25 27 174.50 42 260.25

13 94.00 28 180.25 43 265.75

14 99.75 29 186.00 44 271.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $26.50 16 $101.25 31 $180.00

2 30.75 17 106.50 32 185.25

3 35.00 18 111.75 33 190.50

4 39.25 19 117.00 34 195.75

5 43.50 20 122.25 35 201.00

6 48.75 21 127.50 36 206.25

7 54.00 22 132.75 37 211.50

8 59.25 23 138.00 38 216.75

9 64.50 24 143.25 39 222.00

10 69.75 25 148.50 40 227.25

11 75.00 26 153.75 41 232.50

12 80.25 27 159.00 42 237.75

13 85.50 28 164.25 43 243.00

14 90.75 29 169.50 44 248.25

15 96.00 30 174.75

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$56.10

5.10

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40

200 4.40

295 max. 5.40
Yemen International Mail Manual

894 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Yemen

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Circulars concerning lotteries.

Coin or bullion exceeding L5 in value.

Firing caps and loaded metal catridges for portable firearms, 

non-explosive parts of artillery fuses. 

Perishable infectious biological substances. 

Perishable noninfectious biological substances. 

Radioactive materials. 

Restrictions 

Arms and military supplies may only be imported by or on 

behalf of the Government of Aden. 

Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; 

and traveler’s checks may only be sent in registered FirstClass Mail International shipments. 

Gift shipments containing items for personal use are restricted 

to one shipment per month per addressee, on condition that 

the value of the contents does not exceed $85. 

Observations 

Mail may be addressed by the short form of the country name 

Yemen (Aden). 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $45.95 24 $289.00 48 $475.00

1 68.75 25 296.75 49 482.75

2 78.50 26 304.50 50 490.50

3 88.25 27 312.25 51 498.25

4 98.00 28 320.00 52 506.00

5 107.75 29 327.75 53 513.75

6 117.50 30 335.50 54 521.50

7 127.25 31 343.25 55 529.25

8 137.00 32 351.00 56 537.00

9 146.75 33 358.75 57 544.75

10 156.50 34 366.50 58 552.50

11 166.25 35 374.25 59 560.25

12 176.00 36 382.00 60 568.00

13 185.75 37 389.75 61 575.75

14 195.50 38 397.50 62 583.50

15 205.25 39 405.25 63 591.25

16 215.00 40 413.00 64 599.00

17 224.75 41 420.75 65 606.75

18 234.50 42 428.50 66 614.50

19 244.25 43 436.25 67 622.25

20 254.00 44 444.00 68 630.00

21 263.75 45 451.75 69 637.75

22 273.50 46 459.50 70 645.50

23 281.25 47 467.25

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Yemen

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Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 8

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): NOT Available

Notes: 

1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial 

shipments. 

2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; 

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; 

platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail 

International shipments to Yemen. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS 

Country Code: YE 

Areas Served: All 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 8

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $163.25 48 $301.25

1 35.00 25 169.00 49 307.00

2 39.75 26 174.75 50 312.75

3 44.50 27 180.50 51 318.50

4 49.25 28 186.25 52 324.25

5 54.00 29 192.00 53 330.00

6 59.75 30 197.75 54 335.75

7 65.50 31 203.50 55 341.50

8 71.25 32 209.25 56 347.25

9 77.00 33 215.00 57 353.00

10 82.75 34 220.75 58 358.75

11 88.50 35 226.50 59 364.50

12 94.25 36 232.25 60 370.25

13 100.00 37 238.00 61 376.00

14 105.75 38 243.75 62 381.75

15 111.50 39 249.50 63 387.50

16 117.25 40 255.25 64 393.25

17 123.00 41 261.00 65 399.00

18 128.75 42 266.75 66 404.75

19 134.50 43 272.50

20 140.25 44 278.25

21 146.00 45 284.00

22 151.75 46 289.75

23 157.50 47 295.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence 

and business 

papers.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $24.50 23 $124.50 45 $229.00

2 28.75 24 129.25 46 233.75

3 33.00 25 134.00 47 238.50

4 37.25 26 138.75 48 243.25

5 41.50 27 143.50 49 248.00

6 45.75 28 148.25 50 252.75

7 50.00 29 153.00 51 257.50

8 54.25 30 157.75 52 262.25

9 58.50 31 162.50 53 267.00

10 62.75 32 167.25 54 271.75

11 67.50 33 172.00 55 276.50

12 72.25 34 176.75 56 281.25

13 77.00 35 181.50 57 286.00

14 81.75 36 186.25 58 290.75

15 86.50 37 191.00 59 295.50

16 91.25 38 195.75 60 300.25

17 96.00 39 200.50 61 305.00

18 100.75 40 205.25 62 309.75

19 105.50 41 210.00 63 314.50

20 110.25 42 214.75 64 319.25

21 115.00 43 219.50 65 324.00

22 119.75 44 224.25 66 328.75

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Yemen International Mail Manual

896 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 8

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 8

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels 

only (see 323.72 for markings)

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail and insured 

Priority Mail International parcels only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$50 $2.50

100 3.40 Add $1.00 for each additional 

$100 or fraction of insurance 

coverage.

200 4.40

300 5.40

400 6.40

500 7.40 $820 max. $11.40
Individual Country Listings Zambia

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 897

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Zambia

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.

Prison-made goods.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions 

Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities 

payable to the bearer; jewelry; manufactured and 

unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; 

and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in 

registered First-Class Mail International shipments. 

The following articles are limited to quantities valued at 

25 pounds sterling or less, whether sent in single shipments 

or in commercial consignments of multiple shipments: 

Cigars, cigarettes, manufactured or unmanufactured 

tobacco; blankets; quilts, mattresses, pillows and cushions; 

carpets, rugs, and mats; clothing; gloves; hats, caps and 

other headwear; footwear, stockings and socks; piece 

goods and lace; perfumes and cosmetics; cutlery; books; 

playing cards; watches; jewelry, articles of gold or silver; 

sporting and athletic goods; cups, medals, trophies, etc.; 

and harness and saddlery. 

Medicines must be clearly marked as to their nature or 

composition in English on the label. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Zambia International Mail Manual

898 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Zambia. 

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost 

Country Code: ZM

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 24 $161.25 48 $299.25

1 35.50 25 167.00 49 305.00

2 40.25 26 172.75 50 310.75

3 45.00 27 178.50 51 316.50

4 49.75 28 184.25 52 322.25

5 54.50 29 190.00 53 328.00

6 59.75 30 195.75 54 333.75

7 65.00 31 201.50 55 339.50

8 70.25 32 207.25 56 345.25

9 75.50 33 213.00 57 351.00

10 80.75 34 218.75 58 356.75

11 86.50 35 224.50 59 362.50

12 92.25 36 230.25 60 368.25

13 98.00 37 236.00 61 374.00

14 103.75 38 241.75 62 379.75

15 109.50 39 247.50 63 385.50

16 115.25 40 253.25 64 391.25

17 121.00 41 259.00 65 397.00

18 126.75 42 264.75 66 402.75

19 132.50 43 270.50

20 138.25 44 276.25

21 144.00 45 282.00

22 149.75 46 287.75

23 155.50 47 293.50

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Broadway

Chachacha

Chawama

Chililabombwe

Chimwemwe

Chingola

Chinsali

Chipata

Choma

Hospital

Isoka

Kabwe

Kafue

Kalomo

Kalulushi

Kansenshi

Kapiri

Kasama

Katete

Kitwe

Livingstone

Luanshya

Lumumba

Lusaka

Mansa

Martindale

Mazabuka

Mkushi

Mongu

Monze

Mpika

Mposhi

Mufulira

Mumbwa

Nakonde

Ndola

Parklands

Petauke

President

Ridgeway

Serenje

Skyways

Solwezi

University

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 23 $133.00 45 $244.10

2 30.15 24 138.05 46 249.15

3 34.80 25 143.10 47 254.20

4 39.45 26 148.15 48 259.25

5 44.10 27 153.20 49 264.30

6 48.75 28 158.25 50 269.35

7 53.40 29 163.30 51 274.40

8 58.05 30 168.35 52 279.45

9 62.70 31 173.40 53 284.50

10 67.35 32 178.45 54 289.55

11 72.40 33 183.50 55 294.60

12 77.45 34 188.55 56 299.65

13 82.50 35 193.60 57 304.70

14 87.55 36 198.65 58 309.75

15 92.60 37 203.70 59 314.80

16 97.65 38 208.75 60 319.85

17 102.70 39 213.80 61 324.90

18 107.75 40 218.85 62 329.95

19 112.80 41 223.90 63 335.00

20 117.85 42 228.95 64 340.05

21 122.90 43 234.00 65 345.10

22 127.95 44 239.05 66 350.15

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
Individual Country Listings Zambia

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 899

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $4.50

Available for registered mail with a return receipt.

Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.

Return Receipt (340) Fee: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
Zimbabwe International Mail Manual

900 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Zimbabwe

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)

Articles made in prisons. 

Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of 

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, 

and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; 

and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of 

mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are 

mailed to Zimbabwe. 

Firearms except under permit.

Honey.

Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Restrictions 

Medicines must be labeled with the name, formula, and 

composition in English. 

Observations 

None 

Customs Forms Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail 

International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes: 

PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4

Insurance (212.5)

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is 

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed 

must be large enough to completely contain the Global

Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping 

label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.

The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 

9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

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.

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $93.95 24 $479.50 48 $795.50

1 110.00 25 494.00 49 806.00

2 128.50 26 508.50 50 816.50

3 147.00 27 523.00 51 827.00

4 165.50 28 537.50 52 837.50

5 184.00 29 552.00 53 848.00

6 202.50 30 566.50 54 858.50

7 221.00 31 581.00 55 869.00

8 239.50 32 595.50 56 879.50

9 258.00 33 610.00 57 890.00

10 276.50 34 624.50 58 900.50

11 291.00 35 639.00 59 911.00

12 305.50 36 653.50 60 921.50

13 320.00 37 668.00 61 932.00

14 334.50 38 682.50 62 942.50

15 349.00 39 697.00 63 953.00

16 363.50 40 711.50 64 963.50

17 378.00 41 722.00 65 974.00

18 392.50 42 732.50 66 984.50

19 407.00 43 743.00 67 995.00

20 421.50 44 753.50 68 1,005.50

21 436.00 45 764.00 69 1,016.00

22 450.50 46 774.50 70 1,026.50

23 465.00 47 785.00

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For document reconstruction 

insurance or non-document 

insurance coverage above $800, 

add $1.00 per $100 or fraction 

thereof, up to a maximum of 

$2,499 per shipment.

200 $1.00

300 2.00

400 3.00

500 4.00

600 5.00

700 6.00

800 7.00 $2,499 max. $24.00
Individual Country Listings Zimbabwe

IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010 901

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

Express Mail International (220) Price Group 7

Express Mail International — Flat Rate

Insurance (222.71)

Available for Express Mail International merchandise 

shipments only

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Return Receipt Service (222.72): 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 Zimbabwe. 

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Zimbabwe or 

Expedited Mail ServiceZimbabwe 

Country Code: ZW 

Areas Served: 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost 

based on weight. (See 230.)

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box: $13.45

May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail 

International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.

Flat Rate Boxes: Medium – $43.45; Large – $55.95

The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual 

country, whichever is less.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

0.5 $28.95 15 $109.50 30 $195.75

1 35.50 16 115.25 31 201.50

2 40.25 17 121.00 32 207.25

3 45.00 18 126.75 33 213.00

4 49.75 19 132.50 34 218.75

5 54.50 20 138.25 35 224.50

6 59.75 21 144.00 36 230.25

7 65.00 22 149.75 37 236.00

8 70.25 23 155.50 38 241.75

9 75.50 24 161.25 39 247.50

10 80.75 25 167.00 40 253.25

11 86.50 26 172.75 41 259.00

12 92.25 27 178.50 42 264.75

13 98.00 28 184.25 43 270.50

14 103.75 29 190.00 44 276.25

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Flat Rate Envelope: $28.95

Insured Amount

not over Fee

Insured Amount

not over Fee

$100 No Fee For insurance coverage above 

$2,000, add $1.40 for each $500 or 

fraction thereof, up to a maximum 

of $5,000 per shipment.

200 $0.75

500 2.15

1,000 3.55

1,500 4.95

2,000 6.35 $5,000 max. $14.75

Articles Admitted

Required Customs 

Form/Endorsement

Correspondence, 

business papers, 

and documents.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label). Endorse item clearly 

next to mailing label as BUSINESS 

PAPERS.

Merchandise 

samples without 

commercial value.

PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 

(Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration

(green label).

Merchandise and all 

articles subject to 

customs duty.

PS Form 2976-A, Customs 

Declaration and Dispatch Note 

CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E,

Customs Declaration Envelope 

CP 91.

Amby

Ascot

Avondale

Banket

Beilbridge

Belmont

Bindura

Borrowdale

Bulawayo

Causeway

Chegulu

Chimanimani

Chinhoyi

Chipinge 

Chiredzi 

Chisipiti 

Chivhu 

Famona 

Gokwe

Gwanda 

Gweru 

Harare 

Harare Airport 

Highfield 

Highlands 

Hillside 

Hwange 

Kadoma 

Kariba 

Karol 

Kopje 

Kwekwe 

Marondera 

Masvingo 

Morningside 

Mount Pleasant 

Mpopoma

Mutare 

Mvulwi 

Nkulumane 

North End 

Norton 

Nyanga 

Plumtree 

Raylton 

Redcliff 

Rusape 

Seke 

Southerton 

Triangle 

Victoria Falls 

Waterfalls 

Zvishavane 

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

Weight

not over

(lbs.) Price

1 $25.50 16 $97.65 31 $173.40

2 30.15 17 102.70 32 178.45

3 34.80 18 107.75 33 183.50

4 39.45 19 112.80 34 188.55

5 44.10 20 117.85 35 193.60

6 48.75 21 122.90 36 198.65

7 53.40 22 127.95 37 203.70

8 58.05 23 133.00 38 208.75

9 62.70 24 138.05 39 213.80

10 67.35 25 143.10 40 218.85

11 72.40 26 148.15 41 223.90

12 77.45 27 153.20 42 228.95

13 82.50 28 158.25 43 234.00

14 87.55 29 163.30 44 239.05

15 92.60 30 168.35

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.
Zimbabwe International Mail Manual

902 IMM Issue 37, June 7, 2010

Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through September 9, 2010

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7

Letters

Large Envelopes (Flats)

Packages (Small Packets)

Size Limits 

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Packages (Small Packets): See 241.242 and 241.243

Postcards (241.22) $0.98

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7

Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, including the 

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat 

Rate Box. Weight limit: 4 pounds. 

Free when sent as Priority Mail International. 

Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Extra Services 

Certificate of Mailing (313)

COD and Certified NOT for International Mail

Insurance (323) NOT Available

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381) Fee: $2.10

Registered Mail (330) Fee: $11.50

Maximum Indemnity: $45.62

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: $2.30

Available for registered mail only.

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $0.98 Note: A letter meeting one or more of 

the nonmachinable characteristics in 

241.217 is charged a nonmachinable 

surcharge of $0.20.

2 1.76

3 2.54

3.5 3.32

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.24 12 $8.44 44 $21.80

2 2.03 16 10.11 48 23.47

3 2.82 20 11.78 52 25.14

4 3.61 24 13.45 56 26.81

5 4.40 28 15.12 60 28.48

6 5.19 32 16.79 64 30.15

7 5.98 36 18.46

8 6.77 40 20.13

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

Weight

not over

(ozs.) Price

1 $1.44 12 $8.64 44 $22.00

2 2.23 16 10.31 48 23.67

3 3.02 20 11.98 52 25.34

4 3.81 24 13.65 56 27.01

5 4.60 28 15.32 60 28.68

6 5.39 32 16.99 64 30.35

7 6.18 36 18.66

8 6.97 40 20.33

Weight not over 11 lbs.

Each additional pound or fraction of a pound

$46.75

4.25

Weight Limit: 66 pounds

Individual Pieces Fee

Individual article (PS Form 3817) $1.15

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed 

(minimum 3)

0.42

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 

(per page)

1.15

Bulk Quantities Fee

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) $6.50

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 0.75

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 1.15
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List of Exhibits

Exhibit 123.61

Customs Declaration Form Usage by Mail Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Exhibit 123.711

PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration (green label) 

(Sender’s Instructions and Copy 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exhibit 123.721

PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72 

(Instructions, Copies 1 and 4, and Indemnity Statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Exhibit 152.44

Indicia Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Exhibit 213.5

Destinating Countries and Price Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Exhibit 215.1

Global Express Guaranteed: Participating 3-Digit ZIP Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Exhibit 222.72

Return Receipt Service for Express Mail International Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Exhibit 223.231

Express Mail Corporate Account Volume/Revenue Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Exhibit 231.23

Measuring Parcel Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Exhibit 232.63

Ordinary Priority Mail International Weight and Indemnity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Exhibit 232.73

Return Receipt Service for Applicable Priority Mail International Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Exhibit 241.236a

Flexibility Test — All Large Envelopes (Flats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Exhibit 241.236b

Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) 10 Inches or Longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Exhibit 241.236c

Flexibility Test — Large Envelopes (Flats) Less Than 10 Inches Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Exhibit 242.42

Return Receipt Service for Applicable First-Class Mail International Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Exhibit 243.13

First-Class Mail International Price Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Exhibit 292.452

IPA Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Exhibit 292.462

Labeling of IPA Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Exhibit 292.47

Canadian Labeling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Exhibit 292.532

IPA Drop Shipment Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Exhibit 293.452

ISAL Country Price Groups and Foreign Exchange Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Exhibit 293.462

Labeling of ISAL Mail to Postal Service Exchange Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Exhibit 293.532

ISAL Drop Shipment Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Exhibit 323.62

Conversion Table: U.S. Dollars to Special Drawing Right (SDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Exhibit 371.2

Countries Accepting the International Postal Money Order Form (MP1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Exhibit 382.6

Format Requirements — US IBRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Exhibit 382.7

Format Requirements — Foreign IBRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Exhibit 553.121

Certificate of Mailing Dried Whole Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Exhibit 582.22

Waiver of the Right to Withdraw the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Exhibit 711.62

U.S. Customs Service Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Exhibit 921.2

Time Limits for Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Exhibit 922.2

Filing Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
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Forms Index

All forms are PS Forms unless otherwise noted.

Form

ID Title References

673 Report of Rifled Parcel 921.53

1000 Domestic or 

International Claim

713.612; 922.2; 922.3; 

922.4b; 922.41a,d; 931.1

2710 Statement of Net 

Weight of the Airmail

763.2

2856 Damage Report of 

Insured Parcel and 

Contents

921.53; 922.2; 922.41b

2861 Express Mail 

International Service 

Inquiry

922.31a(2)

2865 Return Receipt for 

International Mail

341; 753.1; 753.2

2932 Customs Collections 

Summary

713.46

2933 Register of Uncollected 

Customs Charges

713.521; 713.522; 

713.523

2937 Importer’s Objections 713.233d,e

2944 Receipt for Customs 

Duty Mail

713.221; 713.224a

2976 Customs Declaration 

CN 22 — Sender’s 

Declaration (green 

label)

123.1; 123.3; 123.61; 

123.71; 123.711; 

123.712; 123.721; 232.4; 

242.2; 261.22e; 264.3; 

334.12b; 334.13a

2976-A Customs Declaration 

and Dispatch Note — 

CP 72

123.1; 123.3; 123.61; 

123.72; 123.721; 

123.722; 123.73; 232.42; 

232.43; 264.3; 323.52; 

323.61; 323.62 (a),(f); 

922.31a(3),(4)

2976-E Customs Declaration 

Envelope — CP 91

123.1; 123.61; 123.721c; 

123.73

2993 Returned or Redirected 

Parcel

771.6

3533 Application and 

Voucher for Refund of 

Postage, Fees, and 

Services

941.2a; 942.21d; 

942.31a; 942.4

3533-GE Application and 

Voucher for Refund of 

Postage and Fees — 

EMS With Guarantee 

Service

942.22c; 942.32a; 942.4; 

943.1c.

3606 Certificate of Bulk 

Mailing

313.3

3700 Postage Statement — 

International Mail

152.41; 262.5b; 292.32; 

293.32

3760 Parcel Search Request 921.541; 921.542

3806 Receipt for Registered 

Mail

123.711f; 334.11; 

334.13a

3817 Certificate of Mailing 313.1

3831 Receipt for Article(s) 

Damaged in Mails

923b(2)

3849 Delivery Notice/

Reminder/Receipt

713.212; 713.223a,d; 

713.224c; 713.312; 

713.313

3877 Firm Mailing Book for 

Accountable Mail

313.2; 323.61; 334.11

6401 Money Order Inquiry 371.721; 371.722; 

371.723

8125 Plant-Verified Drop 

Shipment (PVDS) 

Verification and 

Clearance

292.531; 293.531

Cmrc 

Form 

7525-V

Shipper’s Export 

Declaration (SED)

533.1

Customs 

Form 

3311

Declaration for Free 

Entry of Returned 

American Products 

and/or Certificates of 

Exportation

713.44

Customs 

Form 

3342

Declaration for Free 

Entry of Gifts and/or 

Authorization to 

Postmaster to Deliver 

Mail Importation 

Conditional Free of 

Duty

713.522

Customs 

Form 

3413

Waiver of Sender’s 

Right to Withdraw 

Package From the Mail

582.11b; 582.12; 582.22

Customs 

Form 

CBP 

3419ALT

Mail Entry 711.52; 711.61; 712.12; 

713.11; 713.221; 

713.223a,c,d; 713.232; 

713.233a,b,d(2),e; 

713.311; 713.321; 

713.331; 713.51; 

713.521; 713.522; 

713.53; 713.54; 713.611; 

713.612c; 713.621; 

713.622; 764.24; 772.2; 

772.32c

Form

ID Title References
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Customs 

Form 

4455

Certificate of 

Registration

314.12b; 713.431; 

713.432b,c,d,e

Customs 

Form 

6423

Notice of Damage, 

Shortage, or Samples 

Retained and Notice to 

Call for Samples

711.4

Customs 

Form 

7511

Notice of Exportation of 

Articles with Benefit of 

Drawback

582.11a; 582.12; 582.21; 

582.31; 582.32

Form 

MP1

International Postal 

Money Order

371.2; 371.3; 371.41; 

371.42; 371.43; 371.53; 

371.721

Intrntl 

Form 

CN 65

Bill. Weight of Airmail 

Items

763.2

Treasury 

Dept. 

(Int. Rev.) 

Form 

P.T. 26

314.12a

Treasury 

Dept. 

(Int. Rev.) 

Form 

P.T. 27-A

314.12a

Treasury 

Dept. 

(Int. Rev.) 

Form 

P.T. 550

314.12a

USFWS 

Form 

3-177

Declaration for 

Importation or 

Exportation of Fish or 

Wildlife

592.1; 592.2

Form

ID Title References
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Index

A

Accepting employee’s responsibility

Certificate of mailing 314.22

Forwarding ship passenger and crew mail 

763.4

Insured mail 323.62

Registered Mail 334.13

Return receipt 344.12

Accountable mail firm book 323.61

Address corrections

Undeliverable mail, endorsements DMM 507

Addressee

Format 122

Illegible address 133; DMM 507

Insufficient address 133; 431; DMM 507

Addressing 122

Advance payment required 783

Aerosol containers DMM 601

Agriculture inspection stations and offices 723

Animals 138.1

Quarantine inspection 720

APO/FPO military mail DMM 703.2

Availability

Certificate of mailing 312

Insurance 321.2; 322.2; 323.2

International Business Reply Service (IBRS) 

382.2

International Priority Airmail (IPA) 292.22

International reply coupons 381.2

International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) 293.22

Money orders, international postal 371.2

Registered Mail 332

B

Backstamping mail 764.3

Blind persons, mail for (see Matter for the blind)

Business reply mail, domestic 132.2

International (see International Business Reply 

Service)

C

Canada

Eggs, mailing 138.32

Forwarding periodicals publications from 

764.121

Labeling mail bound for 292.47

Money orders 371.52

Shortpaid postage 423.21; 732

Card specifications (see also postcards)

Borders 241.215

Colors 241.222

Dimensions 241.221

Quality 241.223

Catalogs (see M-bags) 260

Categories, International Mail 140

Express Mail International 141.3; 220

First-Class Mail International 141.5; 240

General 141.1

Global Express Guaranteed 141.2; 210

Matter for the blind 270

Postcards 241.22

Priority Mail International 141.4; 230

Certificate of Mailing 310

Availability 312

Bulk mailings 313.3

Description 311

Dried whole eggs 553.12

Fees 313

Forms 314.1

Processing requests 314

Claims 922

Indemnity (see Indemnity claims/payments)

Commodities and technical data 530

Complaints (see Inquiries)

Compressed gases 136

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Consular and commercial invoices 570

Copyright violations DMM 608

Corrosive materials 136

Customer complaints (see Inquiries)

Customs information (U.S.) 710

Addressee 713.222; 713.23

Assessment of duty in foreign countries 

713.45

Audio-visual equipment 713.44

Collection of fees 712.12

Customs clearance and delivery fee 712

Customs examination of mail 711

Customs shipments in bad order 711.512

Delivery of dutiable articles 713.2

Detached customs mail entry 713.54

Detection and dispatch of dutiable mail 713.1

Directory of offices 711.62

Dutiable articles 711; 713

Duty, payment of 713.4

Failure to receive customs treatment 711.6

Fees for deliveries 712

Forms (see Customs forms)

Forwarding 713.3; 760

Marking 711.52

Notification of delivery 713.212

Offices 711.62

Payment of duty 713.4

Prohibited articles 711.2

Recording requirements 713.46

Refund of duty 713.6

Registered Mail 711.3

Repacking after customs examination 711.51

Reporting requirements 713.46

Return of items 713.43

Samples for advisory information 711.4

Sealed mail, examination of 711.3

U.S. customs offices, directory of 711.62

Uncollected items 713.5

Customs forms 123

Audio-visual equipment, return of 713.44

Dutiable mail Exhibit 123.61

Detached declaration forms 435

First-Class Mail International Exhibit 123.61; 

242.2

IPA Exhibit 123.61 Note

M-bags 123.61; 264.3

Priority Mail International 123.61; 232.4; 

232.42; 232.43

Reporting of uncollected items 713.52

Returned items to the U.S. 713.43

Customs treatment

Clearances 712

Delivery fees 712

Foreign customs information 131.34

Forms (see Customs forms)

D

Damage to mail (see Indemnity claims/payments)

Dangerous goods 135; 136

Dead mail (see also Undeliverable mail) 770

Delivery service

Banks, parcels addressed through 743

Domestic origin 762

Dutiable mail 713.2

Foreign dispatch notes 744

Foreign origin 764

Insured parcels 751.2

Parcels addressed through banks or other 

organizations 743

Registered Mail 752

Restricted delivery 754

Ship mail 763

Delivery to addressee only (see 

Restricted delivery)

DineroSeguro (see Sure Money)

Direct sacks of printed matter to one addressee 

(see M-bags)

Directory service 765; DMM 507

Dispatch notes, foreign 744

Dispatch of mail

Registered Mail 441

Drawback arrangements 580

Dutiable merchandise (see Customs)

E

Eggs

Certificate of mailing 553.12; 553.121; 553.2

Charges 552

Dried, export regulations for 550

Marking 553.11

Packing/packaging 138.32

Prohibitions 138.31

Endorsing mail (see Marking)

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Envelope specifications

Borders 241.215

Colors 241.213; 241.233

Dimensions 241.212; 241.232

Quality 241.214; 241.234

Window envelopes 241.216

Explosive material 136

Export controls 531.1

Export licenses 532

Additional information 532.4

Definition 531.2

General 532.1

Shipper’s export declaration 533.1

USPS processing 533.3

Export regulations

Automated Export System (AES) 520

Certificate of Mailing dried whole eggs 553.12

Commodities and technical data 530

Consular and commercial invoices 570

Drawback arrangement 580

Eggs, dried whole 550

Electronic Export Filing 520

General export licenses 532

Individual licenses 541.1

Licenses 532; 541

Munitions 540

Shipper’s export declaration 533.1

Technical data 530; 540

Express Mail International 220

Claims 922

Customs forms Exhibit 123.61; 222.4

Description 221.1

Dimensions 221.42

Indemnity claims 935

Inquiries 920

Insurance 222.71

Loss of mail 921.51

Mail preparation 224

Payments 935; 942

Postage 223; ICL

Refunds 942

Return receipt 222.72

Shortpaid mail 423.23

Weight 221.41

Extra services 

Availability ICL; Chapter 3

Certificate of Mailing 310

Fees 313; 321.3; 322.3; 323.3; 333; 343; 353; 

371.3; 382.4; ICL

Insured mail 320

International money orders 371

International reply coupons 381

Registered Mail 330

Restricted delivery 350

Return receipt 340

F

Fatty substances 131.52c

Federal government (see Official mail)

Fees, extra services ICL

Fictitious matter or name 132.1d; DMM 601.12.5

Firearms 137

Firm mailing books for accountable mail 313.1; 

323.61; 334.11

First-Class Mail International 141.5; 240

Customs forms Exhibit 123.61; 242.2

Description 141.3; 241.1

Dimensions 241.212; 241.221; 241.232; 

241.242; 241.243

Dutiable merchandise 242.21

Forms, customs 242.2

Mail preparation 244

Marking 244.2

Packaging 244.4

Postage prices 243; ICL

Priority Mail International

Flat Rate Envelope 232.1

Sealing 244.3; 244.4

Weight limit 241.211; 241.231; 241.241

Flammable materials 136

Food 138.4

Foreign dispatch notes 744

Foreign Exchange Office List Exhibit 292.452 and 

Exhibit 293.452

Foreign mail (see also Official correspondence)

Advance payment 783

IBRS 382.7

Payment required 781

Residency 782.1

Export Controls 531.1

Forms

Customs (see Customs forms)

Postage refunds 941.2

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Forwarding mail 760

Backstamping 764.3

Customs entry forms 764.24

Directory service 765

Domestic-origin mail 762

Dutiable mail 713.3

Foreign mail 761.1

Foreign-origin mail 764

International insured mail 751

Parcels 764.13

Registered Mail 752.13

Ship passenger and crew mail 763.4

Fragile articles 131.52

G

Gases, compressed 136

General information 110

Global Express Guaranteed 210

Gold, mailing 134.2

Graphic matter 132

Guns 137; DMM 601

H

Honeybees, mailing 138.1

I

IBRS (see International Business Reply Service)

Immoral or obscene articles 132.1

Improperly addressed mail 133

Improperly prepared mail 430

Inbound mail

Domestic origin 762

Foreign origin 764

Forwarding (see Forwarding mail)

Insured parcels 751

Items mailed abroad by or on behalf of 

senders in the U.S. 780

Paquebot 763

Registered Mail 752

Restricted delivery 754

Return receipt 753

Undeliverable mail 770

Indemnity claims/payments Chapter 9

Exceptions to payments 932; 933.12; 933.14; 

934.13

Express Mail International 222.6; 921; 935; 

942

Filing claims 922.2

Inquiry 921

Insured parcels 933

International claims 922.2

Payments, exceptions to 932; 933.12; 933.14; 

934.13

Priority Mail International 933

Registered Mail 335; 934

Index of Countries and Localities After Chapter 9

Individual Country Listings (ICL) After World Map

Individual export licenses 541.1

Exemptions 541.122

Government shipments 541.3

Marking 542.1

Processing 542.2

Infectious and noninfectious substances 135

Inquiries 921

Damaged mail 921.53; 922.4

Express Mail International 920; 935; 942

Foreign mail 921.542

Global Express Guaranteed 212.43

Insured and ordinary parcels Exhibit 921.2

Missing contents 921.53

Nondelivery for 921.51

Processing 921.4

Express Mail International Exhibit 921.2

Insured and ordinary parcels Exhibit 921.2

Registered Mail Exhibit 921.2

Registered Mail 921.3

Return receipt 921.52

Wrapper found without contents 921.54

Insufficient address 431; DMM 507

Insured mail 320

Availability 321.2, 322.2, 323.2; 751; ICL

Claims 922

Description 321.1, 322.1, 323.1

Express Mail International 222.6

Fees 321.3, 322.3, 323.3; ICL

Indemnity claims and payments 920; 930

Limits of insurance 321.3, 322.3, 323.3; ICL

Mailing receipts 323.71

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Marking 323.72

Parcels 751

Processing requests 323.6

Return receipts 322.4, 323.4; 340

International Business Reply Service (IBRS) 382

Availability 382.2

Description 382.1

Distribution 382.3

Fees 382.4

Foreign service 382.7

Format requirements 382.6; 382.7

IBRS distributors 382.3

Size and weight requirements 382.5

International claims and inquiries 920; 930

International customized mail 297

International mail

Air service 140

Cards (see postcards)

Categories 140

Definition 141

Express Mail International 141.3; 220

First-Class Mail International 141.5; 240

Global Express Guaranteed 141.2; 210

Indemnity claims 920; 930

Postcards 241.22

Priority Mail International 141.4; 230

Reply cards and envelopes 132.2

Size limits 211.22; 221.42; 231.22; 241.212; 

241.221; 241.232; 241.242; 241.243; 273.2; 

292.21; 293.21

International Money Transfer services 370

International postal money orders

 (see Money orders, international postal)

International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service 292

International reply coupons 381

Availability 381.2

Description 381.1

Processing requests 381.4

Rate of exchange 381.3

Selling price 381.3

International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service 293

IPA (see International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service)

Irregular mail 740

ISAL (see International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) 

Service)

Items mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763

J

Japan

Money orders 371.53

Jewelry, mailing 134.2

K

Knives 137; DMM 601

L

Labeling

Exempt human and animal specimens 135.33

Infectious substances 135.31

M-bags 264.2

Noninfectious substances 135.32

Liquids DMM 601

Alcoholic DMM 601

Combustible 136

Live organisms (see Animals)

Losses of mail (see Indemnity claims/payments)

Lottery matter DMM 601

M

M-bags 260

General 261.1

IPA 262.2; 292.13

ISAL 262.3; 293.13

Marking 264.1

Payment methods 262.5

Postage prices ICL

Preparation for mailing 264

Size limits 263.2

Weight limits 263.1

Magnetized materials 136

Mail preparation 120

Certificate of Mailing 314.2

Express Mail International 224

First-Class Mail International 244

Global Express Guaranteed 214

IPA 292.4

M-bags 264

Matter for the blind 274

Priority Mail International 234

Mailability 130

Animals 138.1

Dangerous goods 135; 136

Graphic matter 132

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Improperly addressed mail 133

Infectious substances 135

International 131.2

Limits 131.1; 131.2

Mailer responsibility 131.4

Perishable matter 138

Plants 138.2

Preparation requirements 131.5

Printed matter 260

Prohibited and restricted articles 131.32

Radioactive materials 135.5

Return of mail 131.33

Seizure of mail 131.33

Special requirements 131.52; 135

Valuables 134

Written matter 132

Mailer responsibility

International mail 112

Mailability 131.4

Mailing receipts (see Insured mail, Registered Mail 

service, and Certificate of Mailing)

Map, world Before ICLs

Marking

Animals 722.12

Customs declaration 323.72; 711.52

Dried whole eggs 553.11

First-Class Mail International 244.2

Individual licenses 542.1

Infectious and noninfectious substances 135.3

Insured mail 323.72

IPA 292.42

Licenses 532.1; 542.1

M-bags 264.1

Matter for the blind 274.2

Plants 722.12

Postcards 244.2

Priority Mail International 234.2

Quarantine 722.12

Registered Mail 334.2

Restricted delivery 354.1

Return receipt 344.2

Undeliverable mail 770; DMM 507

Matches 136

Matter for the blind 270

Description 271

Marking 274.2

Packaging 274.4

Postage rates 272; ICL

Preparation requirements 274

Sealing 274.3

Size limits 273.2

Weight limit 273.1

Meter stamps 152.2a

Military mail, APO/FPO DMM 703.2

Missing contents (see Indemnity claims/payments)

Money, mailing 134.2

Money orders, international postal 371

Authorization form 371.41

Availability 371.2

Canadian 371.52

Description 371.1

Fees 371.3; ICL

Form, authorization 371.41

Inquiries 371.7

Japanese 371.53

Refunds 371.72

Munitions 540

N

Nonpostage stamps, placement of 153

Nonmachinable surcharge 241.217

O

OAS (Organization of American States) 142.4

Official correspondence 115

Distribution, transportation and 115.13

Foreign individuals 115.3

Foreign postal authorities 115.2

International money orders 115.15

Investigations 115.14

Operations 115.11

Permitted correspondence 115.21

Policy and representation 115.12

Prohibited correspondence 115.22

Transportation and distribution 115.13

Official mail 142

Federal government 142.1

Former presidents and surviving spouses 

142.3

OAS General Secretariat 142.4

Pan American Sanitary Bureau mail 142.5

Postal Service 142.2

Open-panel envelopes 241.216f

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Organization of American States (OAS) 142.4

Outbound mail

Extra services mail 440

Forwarding (see Forwarding mail)

Improperly prepared mail 430

Postmarking 410

Shortpaid mail 420

Unpaid mail 420

Oversized items 432; 433

Oxidizing agents 136

P

Packing/packaging mail 121; DMM 601

Eggs 138.32

Fatty substances 131.52c

Fragile articles 131.52a

Infectious and noninfectious 

substances 135.31

Liquids and oils DMM 601

Matter for the blind 274.4

Perishables 138.32

Powders 131.52d

Priority Mail International 234.5

Pan American Sanitary Bureau mail 142.5

Paquebot 763

Perishables 138.32

Permit imprints 152.44; 223.22; 233.22; 243.3; 

292.334; 293.334; DMM 604

Pickup On Demand Service

Express Mail International 225.2

Global Express Guaranteed 215.3

Priority Mail International 235.2

Plants

Inspection station and offices 723

Quarantine inspection 720

Restrictions 138.2

Platinum, mailing 134.2

Poisons 136

Postage 150

Articles mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763

Eggs, dried whole 553.21

Express Mail International prices 223; ICL

First-Class Mail International 243

Foreign markings 742.1

Global Express Guaranteed 213

International reply coupons 381

IPA 292.3

ISAL 293.3

M-bags 262

Matter for the blind 272

OAS, General Secretariat 142.4

Payment methods 152

Permit imprint 152.4; 223.22; 233.22; 243.3; 

292.334; 293.334; DMM 604

Placement of postage 153

Postcards ICL

Precanceled stamps 152.2

Prepayment 152.1

Prices ICL

Printed matter 260

Priority Mail International 233; ICL

Refunds 940

Remailed items 154

Shortpaid mail 730

Stamps 152.2

Postal Qualified Wholesaler Program 610

Postcards 241.22

Additional Standards 241.224

Attachments 241.227

Dimensions 241.221

Folded cards 241.229

Marking 244.2

Nonpermitted attachments 241.228

Permitted attachments 241.227

Postage ICL

Privately manufactured 241.224

Quality 241.223

Reply-paid cards 434

Postmarking

Articles mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763

Certificate of Mailing 312; 314.22

Insured mail 323.63

International reply coupons 381.4

Outbound mail 410; POM 443.3

Registered Mail 334.3

Return receipt 753.1

Powders 131.52d

Precanceled postage stamps 152.2

Precious stones or items, mailing 134.2

Prepayment of postage 152.1

Priority Airmail Service, International (see 

International Priority Airmail (IPA) Service)

Priority Mail Global Guaranteed (see Global 

Express Guaranteed)

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Priority Mail International 230

Addressing 122

Charges for return 771.6

Customs declaration Exhibit 123.61; 232.4

Definition 141.4

Foreign customs information 123.61; 232.4

Forms required 123.61; 232.4; ICL

Forwarding 760; 764.13

General 231.1

Insured mail 751; 933

Marking 234.2

Mailing locations 235.1

Official mail 142

Postage 233.12; 233.13; 233.14; ICL

Postmarking 410

Preparation requirements 234

Return charges 771.6

Sealing 234.4

Shortpaid 423

Size limits 231.22

Stamps, placement of 153

Undeliverable mail 770

Weight limits 231.21; ICL

Pyrophoric liquids, prohibited 136

Q

Quarantined plants (see Plants)

R

Radioactive materials 135.5

Refunds

Applications 941.2

Customs duty 713.6

Delivery fee 712.4

International reply coupons 381

Postage 940

Refused by sender 771.71

Dutiable mail 772.2

Registered Mail service 330

Availability 332

Claims 335; 922

Customs 711.3

Declaration of value 334.12

Description 331

Dispatch 441

Fees 333; ICL

Inbound mail 752

Indemnity claims and payments 920; 930; 940

Inquiries from customers 920

Limits 333

Mailing receipt 334.1

Marking 334.2

Matter for the blind 334.42

Outbound mail 440

Postmarking 334.3

Processing requests 334

Registration number 334.1

Restricted delivery 334.5; 350

Return receipt 334.5; 340

Sealing 334.4

Treatment of mail 440; 752.13

Remailed articles, postage for 154; 771.4

Reply cards (see also International 

Business Reply Service) 382

Reply coupons

International (see International reply coupons)

Report of mailings 785

Reporting mail loss 910

Responsibility of mailer 112

Certificate of mailing 314.21

Insured mail 323.7

Packaging 121

Registered Mail 334.12

Return receipt 344.11

Restricted delivery 350; 754

Availability 352

Description 351

Fee 353; ICL

Inbound mail 754.1

Processing requests 354

Restricted materials 131.3

Return address 122.2

Return charges

First-Class Mail International 771.5

Priority Mail International 771.6

Return receipt 340

Availability 342

Description 341

Express Mail International 222.72

Fees 343; ICL

First-Class Mail International 242.42

Foreign, missing 753.2

Improperly completed or not received 344.3; 

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Inbound mail 753

Insured parcels 323.7

Marking 344.2

Missing, foreign 344.3; 753.2

Priority Mail International 232.73

Processing requests 344

Registered Mail 334.5

S

Sacking requirements

IPA 292.46

ISAL 293.46

M-bags 264.2

Sealing

First-Class Mail International 244.3

Insured parcels 323.73

IPA 292.43

ISAL 293.43

Matter for the blind 274.3

Priority Mail International 234.4

Registered Mail 334.4

SED (see Shipper’s Export Declaration)

Sender’s responsibility (see Responsibility of 

mailer)

Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED) 533.1

Shortpaid and unpaid mail 420

Canada 732

Credit 423.3

Express Mail International 423.23

First-Class Mail International 423.21

Inbound 730

Outbound 420

Parcels 423.22

Return address 422.1; 422.2

Silver, mailing 134.2

Size limits

Express Mail International 221.42

First-Class Mail International 241.212; 

241.221; 241.232; 241.242; 241.243

Global Express Guaranteed 211.22

IBRS 382.5

ISAL 263.1; 293.21

M-bags 263.2

Matter for the blind 273.2

Postcards 241.221

Priority Mail International 231.22

Special drawing right (SDR) 323.62

Stamps 152.2

Items mailed aboard ships (Paquebot) 763

Meter stamps 152.2

Placement of 153

Subscription availability information 114

Supplemental services 380

Sure Money (DineroSeguro) 372

T

Travelers checks, mailing 134.2

U

Undeliverable mail 770

Domestic-origin, outbound 771

Endorsements 772.1; DMM 507

First-Class Mail International 771.52

Foreign-origin mail, inbound 772

Priority Mail International 771.6

Undersized items 432

Unpaid Mail (see Shortpaid and unpaid mail)

V

Valuable articles 134

Violence, matter inciting to 132.1; DMM 601

W X Y Z

Water-reactive substances 136

Weapons 137

Weight limits (see ICL)

Express Mail International 221.41

First-Class Mail International 241.211; 

241.231; 241.241

Global Express Guaranteed 211.21

IBRS 382.5

ISAL 263.1; 293.21

M-bags 263.1

Matter for the blind 273.1

Priority Mail International 231.21

Window envelopes 241.216

World map Before ICLs

Written matter 132

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