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(3) Computation of postage. In computing postage on surface parcels, a fraction of a pound is charged as a full pound. On air parcels, a fraction of 4 ounces is charged as full 4 ounces. The weight of the customs declaration and other postal forms will not be included with that of the parcel in computing the amount of surface or air postage required.

(4) Placement of stamps. Place stamps in payment of postage and fees in the upper right corner of the address side of the parcel. If the wrapping is of cloth or other material to which stamps will not adhere, place them on the customs declaration tag in the space below the name and address of the addressee.

[37 FR 22589, Oct. 20, 1972, as amended at 39 FR 27462, July 29, 1974]

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(a) Customs Declaration, Form 2966 and 2966-A-(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. The accepting clerk will give the sender the number of forms required for the country concerned, and will see that he fills them out in accordance with § 31.4(a) (2). If a parcel is addressed to a country that requires one customs declaration, the sender must complete one Form 2966-A. If the country requires two customs declarations, the sender must complete one Form 2966-A and one Form 2966. For parcels too small to accommodate Form 2966-A, the sender must complete Form 2966. Request senders to fill out declarations in ink or by typewriter. However, if packages are presented with declarations completed in ordinary pencil do not reject them for that reason. Enter weight of the parcel and insurance number if insured. Postmark form in the space provided and return it to the sender to be attached to the parcel as described in § 31.4 (a) (3).

(2) Preparation by sender. Complete declarations in ink or by typewriter. The Postal Service assumes no responsibility for accuracy of the indications shown by the sender. Show the following data on each declaration:

(i) Name and address of sender and addressee.

(ii) Disposal to be made of parcel if it proves to be undeliverable as addressed. If an alternative addressee is given, the sender should also indicaté

whether he wishes to have the parcel returned or treated as abandoned if it proves to be undeliverable to both the original and alternate addresses. This is done by checking the ultimate disposal in addition to the one showing the alternate addressee. (See illustration in § 31.4(a) (4) and (5)). Senders should give instructions for abandonment of any parcels on which they are not willing to pay the return charges mentioned in § 32.5(a).

(iii) A complete and accurate description of the contents in the English language. An interlineation in another language is permitted, and in some cases is required (see the appendix). For parcels containing more than one article, or articles of different kinds, state the exact quantity and value of each kind of article. A sender is permitted to declare that the contents of a parcel have No value. Also, it is not sufficient to use simply such words as coat, or stockings, instead the materials of which the articles are composed must be shown, as fur coat, nylon stockings. General terms such as worn clothing, groceries, presents, merchandise, samples, and the like, will not suffice, although in the case of quantity shipments of items such as mechanical or electrical parts, and the like, general descriptions will be accepted. If the customs declaration does not furnish enough space on which to give a complete list of the contents, an additional declaration form may be used, or the list may be placed on the wrapper making reference to the fact on the declaration itself.

(iv) If the parcel is to be insured, show in the space provided the amount for which it is insured. (See §§ 43.4 and 43.5(a) (2)).

(3) Affixing by sender. Form 2966 must be tied by means of a strong cord passed through the eyelets. The tag must be bound to the parcel so that it lies flat and cannot be used as a handle to lift the parcel. Following the instructions that appear on Form 2966-A, senders must peel off the back and apply the form on the address side of the parcel.

(4) Facsimile of Form 2966. The following facsimile illustrates the information the sender and the accepting clerk will add to complete the form:

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(5) Facsimile of Form 2966-A. The following facsimile illustrates the information the sender and the accepting clerk will add to complete the form:

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(b) Dispatch Note, Form 2972-(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. The accepting clerk will give the sender a dispatch note if required for the country concerned and see that he fills it out in accordance with § 31.4(b) (2). Request senders to fill out the dispatch note in ink or by typewriter. However if packages are presented with the forms completed in ordinary pencil do not reject them for that reason. Enter in the appropriate spaces the weight of the parcel, amount of postage paid, number of customs declarations and, if insured, the insurance number and amount of insurance (see § 43.5 (b) (1)). For parcels mailed by Government agencies pursuant to § 31.3 (e) (3), enter the words

Official Paid or the abbreviation Off. Pd. in lieu of the amount of postage. Post mark the form in the space provided and return it to the sender to be attached to the parcel.

(2) Preparation and affixing by sender. Complete the dispatch note in ink or on the typewriter. Fill in the name and address of the sender and addressee, and indicate alternate disposition to be made of the parcel. Attach the form to the parcel in the same manner as the customs declaration. (See § 31.4(a) (3)).

(3) Facsimile. The following facsimile illustrates the information which the sender must supply and which the accepting clerk will add to complete the form:

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the parcel is remailed. If the return address is not at the mailing office the parcel shall be dispatched to the exchange office, unless the parcel is totally unpaid.

(b) In transit. Sectional centers and other intermediate offices rehandling parcels in transit shall not attempt to check the postage paid, but shall return to the senders any parcels observed to be totally unpaid.

§ 31.7 Forwarding.

(a) International. Parcels addressed to other countries will generally 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. A parcel may be forwarded to a third country provided it complies with the conditions required for its further conveyance, and provided, as a rule, that the extra postage is paid at the time of redirection or the country concerned is satisfied that it will be able to recover the redirection charges. The sender may forbid forwarding by a notation on the wrapper in a language understood in the country to which the parcel is addressed.

(b) Domestic. If the addressee of a domestic parcel has moved to another country do not forward the parcel. Treat it as undeliverable. If the sender of an undeliverable domestic parcel has moved to another country, or if the parcel bears a return address in another country, hold the parcel and request instructions from the international adjusting exchange office that handles international inquiries for the country in which the sender or addressee of the parcel is located. Requests should be sent to the postmaster at the appropriate adjusting exchange office shown in § 72.2(f). Indicate the sender's new address, the weight of the parcel, whether ordinary or insured, and, if known, the nature of the contents.

[37 FR 22689, Oct. 20, 1972, as amended at 39 FR 27465, July 29, 1974]

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§ 32.1 Charges.

(a) Customs clearance and delivery fee. (1) Post offices will collect a fee of 80 cents from the addressee of every international parcel post package on which customs duty or internal revenue tax is collected. The fee applies also when post office service is rendered for formal entry parcels on which importers pay the customs charges directly to the Customs Service. The fee is retained by the Postal Service, and is accounted for by affixing postage-due stamps to the parcel or to a postage-due bill and canceling.

See § 24.1(a) concerning fees on dutiable postal union mail and § 61.5(e) concerning recording and reporting customs duty collections.

(2) The fee is authorized by international parcel post agreements as reimbursement to the Postal Service for the work it performs in clearing parcels through customs and for delivery to the addressee.

(3) The fee is collected on each parcel on which duty or tax is paid by the addressee, even if several parcels are covered by a single mail entry form.

(4) The fee is not refundable by the Postal Service even though the Customs Service may later refund the duty paid by the addressee.

(5) Post offices will not collect the fee in the following cases:

(i) On dutiable matter from the Canal Zone or form overseas U.S. post offices (civil or military).

(ii) On parcels assessed with duty which are delivered without collection of duty under § 61.5 (d) (5) or § 61.5(d) (6) (ii) (d).

(b) Returned parcels. Collect the charges referred to in § 32.5(a).

(c) Storage-(1) When to charge. Storage charges being on the sixth working day after first delivery attempt has been made or first notice of available delivery has been issued to the addressee. The days on which the office is closed for business are not counted in determining the 5-day free storage period. However, after expiration of the free storage period, charges will be collected for each day thereafter that a package is on hand. This includes Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the day on which delivery is effected. Storage charges are applied on packages requiring formal customs entry that are held in post office custody or on post office premises awaiting customs clearance. For

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