They usually attract a reduced rate. These markings shall constitute that the items contain only printed papers. Items not acceptable as printed matters are stationary items, stamps, framed photographs and certificates, photographic negatives etc. They shall not have any projection. This heading shall not be compulsory for picture postcards.
Postcards are single cards sent without a wrapper or envelope.
The small packet post is specially provided for the transmission of goods, whether dutiable or not in the same mails as printed papers. They travel faster than parcel mails. They must be packed so that they may be easily examined without breaking any seal. Small packets may be posted in a post-box or handed over the counter. They may be registered but not insured.