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Taiwan International Mail Manual

TaiwanCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Banknotes in “new Taiwan dollars.”Cigars, cigarettes, and prepared tobacco.Coins over one hundred years old.Extracts, essences, and concentrates of tea.Radioactive materials.Sugar, molasses, saccharine, and other sweetening

substances.

Restrictions Addressees must obtain import licenses for all items except (1)

gifts not exceeding $1000 in value for personal or family use, and (2) printed books not exceeding $1000.

Observations 1. First-Class Package International Service items containing

dutiable articles must be sent with Registered Mail service. 2. Addresses must be complete and written when possible in

Chinese characters in addition to English. 3. The Chinese postal authorities recommend the addition of

Via Taiwan in the address of articles intended for the Quemoy and Matsu Islands.

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 3

General Conditions for Mailing See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service

Guide, for information about areas served in the destination country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and other conditions for mailing.

Size Limits (211.22)The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed

must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inchesMaximum width: 35 inchesMaximum height: 46 inchesMaximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Value Limit (212.1)The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is

$2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Insurance (212.5)See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG

document reconstruction insurance and non-document insurance.

Priority Mail ExpressInternational (220) Price Group 6

Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes

Size Limits (221.42)Maximum length: 36 inchesMaximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Insurance (222.7)Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only

Customs Forms Required (123)

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.

Note: Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Taiwan.

Reciprocal Service Name: Speedpost

Country Code: TW

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6

Priority Mail International — Flat RateFlat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The

maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.



Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.

Articles AdmittedRequired Customs Form/Endorsement

Business correspondence, commercial papers, and documents.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.

Merchandise samples without commercial value.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.




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Insurance (232.91)Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only (see 323.72 for markings)

Customs Forms Required (123)All Priority Mail International items: PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Size Limits

Size Limits Letters: See 241.212Postcards: See 241.221Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Customs Form Required (123)PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)

First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 6

Size Limits Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.

Customs Form Required (123)PS Form 2976

Airmail M-bags (260) —Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6


Free Matter for the Blind (270)Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents

only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Weight limit: 4 pounds.

Free when sent as Priority Mail International items. Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Customs Form Required (123)First-Class Mail International items or First-Class Package

International Service items:PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

Extra Services Certificate of Mailing (310)Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

Individual article (PS Form 3817).Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed

(minimum 3).Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665

(per page).Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.

Registered Mail (330)Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.Maximum Indemnity: $41.54Available only for First-Class Mail International (including

postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail International or as First-Class Package International Service.

Return Receipt (340)Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail

International parcels only.

Restricted Delivery (350)NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013

International Postal Money Order (371)NOT Available

International Reply Coupons (381)NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013

International Business Reply Service (382)Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

Envelopes up to 2 ounces.Cards.

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;

15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).



Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

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Tajikistan International Mail Manual

TajikistanCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Radioactive materials.

Restrictions None furnished.

Observations None

Global Express Guaranteed (210)Not Available







Notes: 1. Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to

receive most goods. 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Tajikistan.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: TJ

Areas Served Priority Mail Express International is available only to the

following locations:









Size Limits








Correspondence, business papers, and documents.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.





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Tanzania International Mail Manual

TanzaniaCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Firearms and ammunition of all types except under license.Japanese shaving brushes.Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.Perishable infectious biological substances.Radioactive materials.

Restrictions Coins must not exceed 100 shillings in value and must be sent

in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.

Observations 1. Many types of merchandise intended for resale require

authorization to import from the Ministry of Commerce and Cooperatives at Dar es Salaam.

2. Mailers should be assured that the addressees have such a permit or can obtain one if needed.


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Tanzania.


Country Code: TZ

Areas Served:















Arusha Bukoba Dar es Salaam Dodoma Iringa Mbeya Morogoro

Moshi Musoma Mwanza Shinyanga Songea Tanga Zanzibar



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Extra Services

Certificate of Mailing (310)Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:




















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Thailand International Mail Manual

ThailandCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); traveler’s

checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Firing caps and charged metal cartridges for small arms and non-explosive parts of artillery fuses.

Lithium cells and batteries — including items containing properly installed lithium cells and batteries under IMM 135.6 — mailed to or sent via Thailand.

Playing cards.

Restrictions Firearms, air guns, and their accessories, require special

authorization from the Government; however, toy air guns for children as well as firearms and air guns kept exclusively as curios may be imported without permit.

Observations Mail can be addressed directly to refugee camps.

















Notes: 1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Thailand.

2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is available to Thailand.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service

Country Code: TH

Areas Served: All









Business documents and letters, non-negotiable instruments, computer printouts, and canceled checks.


Merchandise samples without commercial value, microfilm, and microfiche.

PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as SAMPLES.


PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as MERCHANDISE.



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Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of International Mail Manual

Timor-Leste, DemocraticRepublic of

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)No list furnished.

Restrictions No list furnished.

Observations None











Priority Mail Express International (220)Not Available






Insurance (232.91) NOT Available



Size Limits
























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Return Receipt (340)Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.Available for Registered Mail only.






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Togo International Mail Manual

Togo - Zimbabwe TogoCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Arms, munitions, and war material.Articles or advertisements relating to lotteries.Banknotes, currency notes, securities payable to bearer, and

traveler’s checks may only be sent in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.

Coins; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Foreign silver coins. Poniards, sword-canes, loaded canes, brass knuckles,

blackjacks, and all other arms for offense. Saccharine and similar products. Weights and measures other than those of the decimal metric

system.

Restrictions Hunting arms require prior authorization. Medical thermometers must bear the stamp of the Laboratory

of Arts and Crafts.

Observations None


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Togo.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS POSTEXPRESS

Country Code: TG

Areas Served: All








Correspondence and business papers.


Merchandise samples without commercial value



PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial shipments.

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Free Matter for the Blind (270)Not Available

Extra Services





















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Tonga International Mail Manual

TongaCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Firing caps and cartridges for small arms, components of non-

explosive artillery fuses. Perishable infectious biological substances. Tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, and snuff packages over 11 lbs. or

packed with other goods.


Observations None


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Tonga.


Country Code: TO

Areas Served: All













Correspondence, business papers.


Merchandise samples without commercial value, microfilm, microfiche, and magnetic tapes and discs.






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Trinidad and Tobago International Mail Manual

Trinidad and TobagoCountry 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


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Trinidad and Tobago.

Reciprocal Service Name: Express Mail Service (EMS)

Country Code: TT

Areas Served: All














Correspondence, business papers, computer data, and advertising materials.








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Extra Services










International Postal Money Order (371)Use MO Form MP1Maximum Amount Available: $700Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

Money Order Fee.Money Order Inquiry Fee.









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Tristan da Cunha International Mail Manual

Tristan da CunhaCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances.


Observations None








































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Tunisia International Mail Manual

TunisiaCountry 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


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Tunisia.

Reciprocal Service Name: Rapid Post

Country Code: TN














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City

Foreign Postal Code City

Foreign Postal Code

Ariana 2080 Manouba (la) 2010Bardo (le) 2000 Marsa (la) 2070Beja Medenine Ben Arous 2013 Megrine 2033Ben Arous Sud 2043 Mergrine Chaker 2024Bizerte Megrine Riadh 2014Carthage 2016 Menzah (El) 1004Cebalat B. Ammar 2032 Monastir Cebalat du Mornag 2090 Nabeul Cite el Khadra 1003 Oued Ellil 2021Cite Ettadhamen 2041 Ouerdia (El) 1009Cite Ettahrir 2042 Omrand (El) 1005Cite Ezzouhour 2052 Rades 2040 Den Den 2011 Salambo 2025Erricala 2044 Sfax Essaida 2031 Sidi Bou Said 2026Ezzahra 2034 Sidi Daoud 2046Ezzahrouni 2051 Sidi Fathallah 2023Gabes Siliana Gafsa Soukra (la) 2036Goulette (la) 2060 Sousse Habibia (El) 2012 Tataouine Hammamet Tozeur Hammam Lif 2050 Tunis RP 1000Jendouba Tunis Bab Menara 1008Jerba Tunis Bab Souika 1006Kabaria 2053 Tunis Belvedere 1002Kairouan Tunis Carthage 2035Kalaat el Andleus 2022 Tunis el Hafsia 1059Kasserine Tunis Hached 1049Kebili Tunis Halles 1079Kef Tunis Jabbari 1007Kram (le) 2015 Tunis Reque 1001Kram Ouest 2089 Tunis Tri Tri 1060Mahdia Zaghouan









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Individual Country Listings Turkey

TurkeyCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Arms and munitions of war and their accessories. Coins; banknotes; traveler’s checks; securities payable to

bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail International service. Currency notes (paper money) are permitted in insured Priority Mail International or with Registered Mail service.

Cosmetic products.Fish items, canned animal products, cured spiced beef and

sausage, edible fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, and other animal and vegetable products.

Liquids of any type.Lottery tickets and advertisements relating to lotteries.Narcotic substances of all kinds and products containing

bonsai (JWH-018) as defined in the “World Drug Report 2011” from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Perishable infectious biological substances.Perishable noninfectious biological substances.Playing cards, other than children’s games.Silver coins and all foreign coins (except gold coins and ancient

coins for collections). Tea.

Restrictions Clinical thermometers must be accompanied by an official

certificate of inspection. Food supplements and foods for athletes may be sent to

Turkey only when a medical report, prescription, or national sportsperson's certificate is enclosed with the item by the addressee.

Mailable tobacco and tobacco products may not be declared as a “gift” on customs declarations, irrespective of whether they are subject to or exempt from Turkish customs duties.

Mobile phones may not be declared as a “gift” on customs declarations, irrespective of whether they are subject to or exempt from Turkish customs duties.

Stocks, bonds, and coupons, 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. 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.

5. The customs duty exemption limit for the value of postal items containing books or other printed publications for personal use is 150 EUR; the general customs duty rate of 20 percent applies to all other goods.





















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Notes: 1. A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial

shipments. 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Turkey.

Reciprocal Service Name: Acele Posta Servisi or APS

Country Code: TR

Areas Served: All























Extra Services







Business papers and documents.


Merchandise samples without commercial value, computer data, and other non-dutiable articles.


Merchandise, advertising materials, or any articles subject to customs duty.










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Turkmenistan International Mail Manual

TurkmenistanCountry 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 Priority Mail Express International shipments, that are mailed to Turkmenistan.

Foodstuffs that are manufactured using genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Products or alcoholic beverages that contain more than 18%

ethyl alcohol (finished products, polystyrene, “Tetrapak” packaging).

Radioactive materials. Firearms and ammunition, explosives, combat weapons. Printed materials, plates, negatives, developed films,

photographs, movies, video recordings, magnetic computer information storage media, manuscripts, records and other sound recordings, drawings and other printed materials, and forms of plastic art politically or economically damaging to Turkmenistan.

Pornographic, vulgar, and erotic materials. Soviet and foreign currency, government securities and Soviet

lottery tickets, Soviet Vnieshposyltorg and Vniesheconombanque checks.

Eurocheck system forms and access cards. Undeveloped movies and photographic films, photographic

plates and paper. Eggs, honey, pollen, wax, honeycomb. High-frequency radio-electronic devices (transmitters and

receivers) regardless of strength, high frequency ultrasound equipment, and generators for industrial, scientific, and medical use, and location detection devices used to measure transportation speed.

Copying/reproduction equipment (with the exception of typewriters).

Restrictions Hunting weapons require prior authority of the Ministry of the

Interior. Seeds, plants, root tubers, bulbs and other plant parts, fruits,

legumes, and fresh vegetables are admitted as authorized by the State Quarantine Inspectorate Agroindustrial Committee. Seeds and plants must be accompanied by plant health certificates and import/export permits.

Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.

Canceled or uncanceled postage stamps are admitted within the framework of organized philatelic exchanges.

The following articles may be mailed provided the specific quantity is observed and the articles are for the personal use of the addressee:

Except for articles whose import is expressly prohibited, items not subject to the above limits will be admitted, without restrictions, provided that they are for the personal use of the addressee.

Observations 1. First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package

International Service items must not contain any articles other than written personal messages, documents, receipts, invoices, statements, and personal photographs.

2. Postal items containing admitted articles in the quantities specified are delivered to the addressee upon payment of customs duty. No duty is collected when the aggregate value of the contents does not exceed the equivalent of a retail price of 30 Russian roubles.

3. If prohibited articles are sent in postal items, one of the following three procedures is followed: a. Confiscation of the entire item.b. Confiscation of the prohibited articles, the rest of the

contents delivered to the addressee.c. Return of the item to the country of origin.

4. Return Receipts (Advice of Delivery) are initialed or signed by a postal official to indicate delivery. The addressee will not sign the receipt.

5. All customs declaration forms must list the contents in English and include an interline translation in French, Russian, or a language used in the country. If additional space is necessary to list the contents, a second customs form should be used and the original form annotated to that effect.

6. Books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials are admitted without restriction with the exception of printed materials that are referred to above under Prohibitions.

7. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by the necessary invoices and permits.


Description of ArticlesUnit of Measurement

Maximum Quantity Allowed

1. Clothing (coats, overcoats, jackets)

piece/pair 3 of each

2. Fabric meter 103. Standard electronic radio and

video equipment, spare parts, and accessories

piece 1 of each

4. Cameras, VCRs and movie cameras, lenses, spare parts and accessories

piece 1 of each

5. Electronic music equipment and electronic musical instruments (keyboards, synthesizers, etc.), accessories and spare parts

piece 1 of each

6. All types of sound recording devices (cassettes, reels, laser disks)

piece 10

7. All types of video recording devices (cassettes, reels, disks, etc.)

piece

8. Personal computers and peripheral equipment

set 1

9. Personal computer information storage media. Information storage media with prerecorded information are admissible only with information from the sender on the type of microcomputer and operating system used to record the information in question

piece total of 15

10.Phonograph records piece/set 15/2

Description of ArticlesUnit of Measurement

Maximum Quantity Allowed

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receive most goods. 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Turkmenistan.


Country Code: TM

Areas Served: Priority Mail Express International is available only to the

following location: 744000 Ashkhabad









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Turks and Caicos IslandsCountry 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

















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.






















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Individual Country Listings Tuvalu

TuvaluCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Radioactive materials.


Observations None











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Individual Country Listings Uganda

UgandaCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Firearms and ammunition except under permit.Japanese shaving brushes.Lottery tickets and advertisements concerning lotteries.Radioactive materials.Switchblade knives.

Restrictions Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities

payable to bearer; traveler checks; platinum, gold, or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.

Used clothing, bedding, and similar articles for sale must be accompanied by a certificate of disinfection.

Observations 1. Many types of merchandise require authorization to import,

which the addressee must obtain from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry at Kampala.

2. Mailers should be assured that the addressees have such permits or can obtain them if needed.

3. On every item, include both the addressee’s and sender’s telephone number and email address, if available. This contact information assists Uganda Post Limited to expedite delivery.


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Uganda.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Speedpost

Country Code: UG

Areas Served:













PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). A commercial invoice should be enclosed in each item.

Arua Bushenji Busia Entebbe Fort-Portal Gulu Hoima Iganga

Jinja Kabale Kamuli Kampala Kasese Lira Malaba Masaka

Masindi Mbale Mbarara Mubende Rukungiri Tororo

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UkraineCountry Conditions for MailingThe Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce administer sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain destinations and recipients, including a broad embargo on items to and from the Crimea region of Ukraine (Crimea). Many shipments to Crimea also require the filing of information with the U.S. Census Bureau. Before mailing any items to Crimea, mailers should refer to IMM 510, 520, and 530 and to Publication 699, Special Requirements for Shipping Internationally, for additional information.

Prohibitions (130)Agricultural products. Articles of cultural value (works of art, collectors’ pieces, and

antiques). Coins; banknotes; currency; securities of any kind payable to

bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited.

Medicines and medicinal products. Passports and personal identity cards are prohibited entry in all

classes of mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments.

Prescription narcotics and psychotropic drugs which have potentially addictive or hallucinogenic effects.

Software and technical devices that have been specially developed, manufactured, programmed, or adjusted to intercept secret information and that are addressed to persons or entities other than the Ukrainian government.

Tobacco products and manufactured tobacco substitutes.

Restrictions 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 Package International Service shipment; or (f) be shipped in quantities not to exceed 10 kilograms (22 pounds) when enclosed in a Priority Mail International parcel or a Priority Mail Express International item:

Meats, fish, shell fish, milk and dairy products, birds’ eggs, natural honey, fruits and nuts, coffee, tea, spices, vegetables, grains, cereals, flour, fats and oils, animal and vegetable by-products, sugar, cocoa, dietary supplements, foods for special dietary consumptions, functional foods, and other processed foodstuffs.

2. Radios and mobile telephones for personal use may be sent to Ukraine, provided that the addressee has obtained prior authorization from the Ukrainian State Center of Radio Frequencies and Telecommunications Supervision. The Center is responsible for assigning radio frequencies and registering official authorization for the design, manufacture, and use of radio-electronic equipment. Customers who require additional information about the mailing of radio-electronic equipment to Ukraine should send their inquiries directly to the Center’s headquarters in Kiev. The applicable fax number is 011-38-044-450-2765.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Used goods (e.g., clothes, footwear) that are unclean or that are not accompanied by supporting documents certifying that they have been fumigated cannot be sent via Priority Mail Express International service.

6. Goods that fall into categories 1 through 24 (i.e., “animal and animal products,” “vegetable products,” and “foodstuffs”) of the Harmonized Systems Codes (HS Codes) cannot be sent via Priority Mail Express International service, except for foodstuffs weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) in total and packed in their original packaging.

Observations 1. Goods that are mailed in one dispatch from one sender to a

private individual and that have a value of 100 EUR or less are not subject to customs charges. For legal entities or individual entrepreneurs, the tax-free limit is 150 EUR for goods sent from one sender to one addressee in one dispatch. Shipments that exceed these limits are subject to a 10-percent import duty and a 20-percent value-added tax.

2. On each item with Registered Mail service and on the customs form on each parcel sent to Ukraine, display the addressee’s mobile telephone number. Ukrposhta provides an SMS notification regarding the arrival of these items.













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receive most goods.2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Ukraine.

3. Passports and personal identity cards are prohibited entry in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Ukraine.

4. Agricultural products are prohibited entry in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Ukraine.


Country Code: UA


following locations:



















City Postal Code BelayaTserkovCherkassyChernigovChernovstyDnepropetrovskDonetskIvano-FrankovskKharkovKhersonKhmelnitskiyKievKirovogradLuganskLutskLvovNikolaevOdessaPoltavaRovnoSevastopolSimferopolSumyTernopolUzhgorodVinnitsaZaporozhiyeZhitomir

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United Arab Emirates International Mail Manual

United Arab EmiratesCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Aerosol products.Butane gas lighters and refills.Firearms, ammunition, and their components.Gold, jewels, platinum, precious stones, and silver except in

insured parcels. Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Polished, whitened, artificial, or imitation pearls. Pork products. Printed matter offensive to Arabs and Muslims. Radioactive materials. Radio transmitters and receivers except under permit.

Restrictions Medicines require prior authorization.

Observations 1. Shipments, whose value does not exceed 500 dirhams and

parcels that are not commercial and contain personal effects are generally exempt from all customs measures.

2. Shipments that exceed 500 dirhams in value and are commercial shipments must be accompanied by (a) the original invoices authenticated by the Consulates of the UAE; (b) authenticated certificate of origin; (c) list of the contents of the package; and (d) the certificate of exemption from duty, if applicable.

3. As of January 1, 2018, all items containing goods are subject to a value-added tax (VAT) payable by the addressee at the rate of 5 percent of the item’s total value.

4. All mail must include the full address, including the addressee’s post office box number, the relevant emirate (e.g., Dubai), and the country name “United Arab Emirates.”

5. All mail must display the addressee’s mobile telephone number and email address, if available.

















Notes: 1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial


securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to the United Arab Emirates.










Merchandise samples without commercial value and all articles not subject to customs duty.


Merchandise, advertising materials, or any dutiable articles.


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Reciprocal Service Name: Mumtaz Post

Country Code: AE

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland International Mail Manual

United Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern Ireland

(Includes England, Scotland, Wales,Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey,Alderney, Sark, and the Isle of Man)

Country Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Aerosols.Ammunition, except lead pellets.Animals, live (including reptiles).Arms and parts of arms, or any component classified as

munitions of war; imitations and antiques; paint-ball or toy guns; taser guns; air rifles, air pistols, components of firearms, and all other items similar to or resembling the foregoing.

Articles, goods infringing British trademarks or copyright laws.Asbestos items of any kind.Christmas crackers (holiday popper).Clinical and medical waste (e.g., contaminated dressings,

bandages, and needles).Coins; platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious

stones; jewels; and other valuable articles.Counterfeit currency, bank notes, and postage stamps.Dies and equipment for making imitations, etc., of any current

postage stamp for denoting any rate of postage.Fish, live.Frozen food.Frozen water (including bags of ice).Goods made in foreign prisons, except those imported for a

noncommercial purpose or of a kind not manufactured in the United Kingdom.

Indecent and obscene prints, paintings, books, cards, lithographs, and other engravings, films, video tapes, or any other indecent or obscene articles.

Lead acid batteries (e.g., car batteries) and sealed lead acid batteries.

Lottery tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries.Medicines classified as flammable or toxic.Radioactive materials and samples that are classified as

radioactive using Table 2-12 of the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions — e.g., fissile material (uranium 235, etc.), radioactive waste material, thorium, or uranium ores and luminous dials from aircraft.

Soil.Soiled clothes and rags.Stun gun, electric.Switchblade knives (also known as flick knives) and gravity

knives.Waste, dirt, filth, or refuse, including household waste or

rubbish.

Restrictions A consignment of live bees must contain only queen bees and

their attendant workers; colonies are not permitted. Each consignment must be accompanied by an import license issued by the Dept. of Agriculture (DEFRA) and a health certificate issued by the country of origin.

Caterpillars, cockroaches, crickets, destroyers of noxious pests, earthworms, fish fry and eggs, flies of the family Drosophilidae, leeches, lugworms, maggots, mealworms, pupae and chrysalides, rag worms, silkworms, spiders, and stick insects are admissible only for biomedical research (see license requirement for bees).

Human and animal cremated remains (ashes) must not exceed 50 grams and must be in a sift-proof container and securely closed. Items must be tightly packed in strong outer packaging and must be secured or cushioned to prevent any

damage. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recommends that cremated human remains should be accompanied by a certificate of cremation from a crematorium authority.

Medicines and drugs when sent for scientific purposes must be sent by a practitioner, registered dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, registered nurse, or recognized laboratory or institution.

Plants and parts of plants require an import permit issued by the appropriate Agricultural Department in the United Kingdom.

Vaccines may be sent only by, or at the specific request of, a qualified medical practitioner, registered dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, registered nurse, or recognized laboratory or institution.

Observations 1. The following is a list of the names of the counties and city

names in Northern Ireland. The County names are in capital letters. The geographic identifiers should be used in addressing mail to Northern Ireland:

2. Many types of merchandise, unless sent as unsolicited gifts, require import licenses that the addressees must obtain from the British Board of Trade. Before mailing commercial shipments, senders should be assured that the addressees can obtain licenses if needed.

3. All goods sent to the UK are liable to customs duty and Value Added Tax on importation whether or not the package is marked as a “gift.” Packages are admitted free of customs charges, however, if they meet the following conditions: a. Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain

any tobacco goods, spirits or wine; b. Gift packages containing only well-worn clothing

(excluding garments of high value), limited quantities of foodstuffs (other than caviar), soap or consumable medical supplies.

4. Postal packages without a customs declaration that contain goods liable to customs duty or control may be seized by the customs authorities.

5. Firearms that are intended for sporting purposes are mailable to the United Kingdom, provided the prospective addressee has obtained the required import license.

6. The United Kingdom limits the weight of M-bags to 20 kg (44 lbs.).

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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7. As of November 5, 2018, Parcelforce Worldwide, part of Royal Mail Group Ltd., charges a single-import customs clearance fee of 12 pounds sterling (GBP) for all low-value parcels subject to customs charges that it delivers — i.e., parcels whose declared value is more than 15 GBP (for merchandise) or 39 GBP (for gifts), but not more than 873 GBP. Parcelforce Worldwide charges a flat fee of 25 GBP for high-value goods of more than 873 GBP.

















Notes: 1. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to the United Kingdom.

2. Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is available to the United Kingdom.

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost

Country Code: GB

Areas Served: All points in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland,

Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, and the Isle of Man.























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Individual Country Listings Uruguay

UruguayCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities

payable to bearer; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles. However, old coins intended for collections are admitted up to the maximum of 10 per package.

Eyeglasses, including lenses and frames.Firearms.Lottery tickets. Medicines or medical products (including vitamins,

homeopathic medicines, nail polish, cosmetics, creams, and perfumes) unless authorized under the applicable legislation.

Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Radioactive materials.

Restrictions Plants or parts of plants must be accompanied by a health

certificate.

Observations 1. Certificate of origins and detailed invoices are required for

commercial shipments. 2. Applicable customs regulations on articles received in

Uruguay are as follows: a. Up to $10 U.S., exemption. b. Up to $50 U.S., exemption when it can be proved that

item is a gift, sent by a member of the family or containing clothes for personal use.

c. Up to $100 U.S., exemption for the portion between 0-50, while the portion between 51-100 is subject to customs duty on importation.

d. Over $100 U.S.: the intervention of a customs representative is obligatory.

3. Goods sent via Priority Mail Express International service must include the original receipt of purchase together with documentation indicating the amount of the postage and insurance paid.

4. Generally, goods sent via Priority Mail Express International service with a weight not over 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and a value not over $200 are exempt from customs duty and value-added taxes to the same person (for no-commercial use) up to five times a year. This limit does not apply to medicines for personal use for which authorization has been obtained from a competent authority.





















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securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Uruguay.

Reciprocal Service Name: CAI

Country Code: UY

Areas Served: All























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Merchandise samples without commercial value, microfilm, and microfiche.











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Uzbekistan International Mail Manual

UzbekistanCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Coins, bank notes in circulation, checks, postage stamps,

currency, securities of any kind payable to bearer, or foreign currency. Uzbekistan will not accept liability in cases of loss or damage to such items if they are accepted.

Firearms and essential firearm components, flare guns, pneumatic weapons, gas weapons, munitions, bladed weapons, electroshock weapons, and stun guns.

Narcotics, as well as psychotropic items.Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Press publications, manuscripts, cliches, drawings, films,

negatives, cinematographic films, video recordings, audio recordings, gramophone records that are designed to undermine the State and social system and to violate the territorial integrity, the political independence and the foundations of the State, advocating war, terrorism, violence, nationalism and religious hate, fascism in all its forms, and materials with pornographic content.

Radioactive materials. The government of Uzbekistan has instituted a temporary

prohibition against mailing meats and meat products, milk and dairy products, and seeds to Uzbekistan.

Restrictions Cinematographic films, video recordings, and audio recordings

may be imported with the authorization of the Ministry of Culture.

Many items are admitted as imports under licenses issued by the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Affairs in Uzbekistan.

Seeds and other agricultural products are permitted only under authorization issued by the Head of Quarantine Inspection in Uzbekistan.

Observations The duty-free import limit is 100 USD. Customs duties apply to

the amount exceeding 100 USD.


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Uzbekistan.

Reciprocal Service Name: emsUzbekistan

Country Code: UZ

Areas Served: All








Personal correspondence, business papers, and documents.






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Vanuatu International Mail Manual

VanuatuCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Perishable infectious biological substances. Radioactive materials.


Observations None














Insurance (222.7)Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance is not available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.



Notes: 1. Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty are

prohibited. 2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Vanuatu.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS(Note: Service is available to Vanuatu but not from it.)

Country Code: VU


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Vatican City International Mail Manual

Vatican CityCountry 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.


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.

















Notes: 1. An invoice, in duplicate, is required for all commercial

shipments regardless of value and for all personal shipments valued at $300 or more. The invoices must be either affixed to the outside of the parcel or enclosed in PS Form 2976-E with the customs declaration.

2. Arms, weapons, and human remains are prohibited. 3. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money;

securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Vatican City.








Any kind of written communications including legal documents, instruments, and manuscripts; computer data, including magnetic tapes, magnetic disks, punch cards, and recording tapes.





PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). 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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4. A Priority Mail Express International shipment may be addressed to a street address or to a post office box. A local telephone number for the addressee should be provided when the item is addressed to a street address and must be provided when the item is addressed to a post office box.

Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal service.

Country Code: VA

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Venezuela International Mail Manual

VenezuelaCountry 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; postage stamps; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Credit cards and debit cards.Lottery and similar tickets.Natural and cultivated pearls.Pension checks.Perishable infectious biological substances.Perishable noninfectious biological substances.Radioactive materials.

Restrictions Pharmaceutical specialties/products must be authorized by the

Minister of Health, Agriculture and Boviculture of Venezuela. Prior authorization of the Venezuelan authorities is required for

most foodstuffs, plants and plant parts, and most merchandise.

Priority Mail Express International, First-Class Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service items may not contain dutiable articles (merchandise).

Observations 1. Import licenses/permits are required for most goods.

Therefore, senders should ascertain from the addressee before mailing whether the necessary documents are held.

2. Items containing printed matter must have affixed to the wrapper PS Form 2976.

3. Customs duty is generally assessed on printed matter.














Insurance (222.7)Note: Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance is not available to this country. Document reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional cost, to a maximum of $100 per shipment. See 222.62.



Note: As noted under “Restrictions,” merchandise and all articles

subject to customs duty are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments.

Reciprocal Service Name: CAI

Country Code: VE

Areas Served: All









Merchandise samples without commercial value and computer data.


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VietnamCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Arms of all kinds, electric stun guns, knives, munitions, war

material, and accessories. Cigarettes and cigars. Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer;

platinum, gold, or silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.

Cosmetics, with the exception of Harmonized Systems (HS) Code 3600 (oral and hygiene dental products in individual packaging) and HS Code 3700 (preshave, shaving, or aftershave preparations).

Invisible ink, codes, cyphers, symbols or other types of secret correspondence, and shorthand notes.

Mobile (cellular) telephones.Narcotics, psychotropic substances.Perishable infectious biological substances. Products made from non-Vietnamese tobacco. Radio transmitters and receivers and radio set accessories of

any kind. Radioactive materials. Sealed tinned foodstuffs. Unused postage stamps. Used clothing, blankets, mosquito nets, and shoes.

Restrictions Any kind of merchandise of commercial value sent for trade

must have the authorization of the Ministry of External Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Currency, postage stamps for sale or exchange, checks, and securities and other financial instruments must be licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Paintings, pictures, books, newspapers, cinema films, photographic films, records, miscellaneous articles for the stage, all other literary and artistic productions, objects of art and of sculpture, all kinds of children’s toys must have the authorization of the Ministry of Culture of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The following quantity limits are imposed by Vietnam on the indicated items:

Observations Gift shipments containing merchandise valued at under $200

may be mailed without a validated export license. Mark address side of shipment “GIFT—EXPORT LICENSE NOT REQUIRED.”















Commodity Quantity Limit CoffeeTeaPaddyRiceBeans (all kinds)Dried ManiocDried sweet potatoesGroundnutsCooked fatDried meatSalted meatDried fishDried cuttlefish

200 g500 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g1000 g







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securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Vietnam. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail Express International to Vietnam.


Country Code: VN

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Merchandise samples without commercial value and not subject to customs duty.



PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Include a commercial invoice in each item.

Bentre Town Bienhoa Town Cantho City Caolanh Town Danang City Hadong Town Haiduong Town Haiphong City Hanoi City

Hochiminh City Hongai Town Hue Town Longxuyen Town Mytho City Namdinh Town Nhatrang City Phanrang Town Soctrang Town

Tanan Town Tayninh Town Thaibinh Town Thanh Hoa City Thudaumot Town Travinh Town Vinh City Vinhlong Town Vungtau City








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Individual Country Listings Wallis and Futuna Islands

Wallis and Futuna IslandsCountry 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.




















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Individual Country Listings Yemen

YemenCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Circulars concerning lotteries.Coin or bullion exceeding L5 in value.Firing caps and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms,

non-explosive parts of artillery fuses. Perishable infectious biological substances. Perishable noninfectious biological substances. Radioactive materials.

Restrictions Arms and military supplies may only be imported by or on

behalf of the Government of Aden. Coins, banknotes, currency notes, securities payable to bearer,

and traveler’s checks may only be sent in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.

Gift shipments containing items for personal use are restricted to one shipment per month per addressee, on condition that the value of the contents does not exceed $85.

Observations Mail may be addressed by the short form of the country name

Yemen (Aden).

















Notes: 1. A commercial invoice must be included with all commercial


securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Yemen.


Country Code: YE

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Individual Country Listings Zambia

ZambiaCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.Prison-made goods.Radioactive materials.

Restrictions Coins; paper currency; banknotes; currency notes; securities

payable to bearer; jewelry; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; and other valuable articles are admitted only if sent in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.

The following articles are limited to quantities valued at 25 pounds sterling or less, whether sent in single shipments or in commercial consignments of multiple shipments: Cigars, cigarettes, manufactured or unmanufactured tobacco; blankets; quilts, mattresses, pillows and cushions; carpets, rugs, and mats; clothing; gloves; hats, caps and other headwear; footwear, stockings and socks; piece goods and lace; perfumes and cosmetics; cutlery; books; playing cards; watches; jewelry, articles of gold or silver; sporting and athletic goods; cups, medals, trophies, etc.; and harness and saddlery.

Medicines must be clearly marked as to their nature or composition in English on the label.

Observations None


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Zambia.

Reciprocal Service Name: Datapost

Country Code: ZM














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BroadwayChachachaChawamaChililabombweChimwemweChingolaChinsaliChipataChomaHospitalIsokaKabweKafueKalomoKalulushi

KansenshiKapiriKasamaKateteKitweLivingstoneLuanshyaLumumbaLusakaMansaMartindaleMazabukaMkushiMonguMonze

MpikaMposhiMufuliraMumbwaNakondeNdolaParklandsPetaukePresidentRidgewaySerenjeSkywaysSolweziUniversity








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ZimbabweCountry Conditions for Mailing

Prohibitions (130)Articles made in prisons. Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of

any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of mail, including Priority Mail Express International shipments, that are mailed to Zimbabwe.

Firearms except under permit.Honey.Lottery tickets or circulars relating to lotteries.Perishable infectious biological substances.

Restrictions Medicines must be labeled with the name, formula, and

composition in English.

Observations None


















securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Zimbabwe.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Zimbabwe or Expedited Mail Service-Zimbabwe

Country Code: ZW

Areas Served:














AmbyAscotAvondaleBanketBeilbridgeBelmontBinduraBorrowdaleBulawayoCausewayCheguluChimanimaniChinhoyiChipinge Chiredzi Chisipiti Chivhu Famona

GokweGwanda Gweru Harare Harare Airport Highfield Highlands Hillside Hwange Kadoma Kariba Karol Kopje Kwekwe Marondera Masvingo Morningside Mount Pleasant

MpopomaMutare Mvulwi Nkulumane North End Norton Nyanga Plumtree Raylton Redcliff Rusape Seke Southerton Triangle Victoria Falls Waterfalls Zvishavane

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