words "broché" (stitched or paperbound), "cartonné" (boards) or relié (bound).

(ix) On forms used in connection with loans from libraries: The titles of books, number of copies requested or sent, names of authors or publishers, catalog numbers, number of days permitted for reading, name of person desiring to consult the book, other brief indications relating to the books in question.

(x) On illustrated cards (including those bearing the title "Post Card"), visiting cards, and other printed cards or folders: Good wishes, greetings, condolences, or other forms of courtesy expressed in not more than five words or by means of not more than five conventional initials.

(xi) On printing proofs: Such changes and additions as relate to the correction, form and printing, notes such as "Ready for printing, O.K. for printing", or any similar note relating to the preparation of the work. In case of lack of space, the additions may be made on separate sheets.

(xii) On current price lists, offers for advertisements, market and stock quotations, commercial circulars and prospectuses: Figures and any other annotations representing essential price factors.

(xiii) On literary or artistic productions: A dedication consisting of a simple expression of regard.

(xiv) On passages cut from newspapers and periodicals: The name, date, number, and address of the publication from which the article is taken.

(xv) An order or entry number relating exclusively to the articles contained in the package.

(xvi) On notices of change of address: The old and the new address and the date of the change.

(xvii) On photographs: Captions describing them and identifying persons, places and time taken. May be added on the photographs or on slips attached.

(5) Permitted enclosures. Articles sent as prints may have the following enclosures:

(i) An open invoice covering the article sent, reduced to its essential terms. There may be enclosed with books a printed circular relating to the accompanying book or containing announcements of other books, and an order form.

An invoice mailed separately is subject to the letter rate of postage.

(ii) A card, envelope, or wrapper bearing the printed address of the sender which may be prepaid for return by means of postage stamps of the country of destination of the article of printed matter. Do not include a U.S. domestic business reply card or envelope.

(iii) Cutout patterns marked to show that they are an integral part of a fashion magazine with which they are mailed.

(e) Preparation and Mailing—(1) Wrapping and closing. Articles mailed at printed matter rates must not be sealed. The general provisions of § 221.1(a) (4) apply, subject to the following exceptional methods of preparation:

(i) Prints of the shape and consistency of a card, which may be mailed unfolded or folded only once, may be mailed without wrapper, envelope, or fastener. These cards, including each half of folded cards must conform to the dimensions of post cards (see § 222.2(b)).

(ii) Single copies of second-class or controlled circulation publications mailed by publishers and addressed for delivery in Canada need not be enclosed in envelopes or wrappers when they are included in bundles as provided in subparagraph (4) (iii) of this paragraph. Copies for all other countries, even when tied in bundles, must be enclosed in envelopes or wrappers.

(iii) Use of steel bands or wire is permitted at the risk of the sender, except to Belgium, Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics which object to their use.

(iv) Envelopes having the main flap sealed and the side flap closed with a spot of glue (two spots may be used to close the flaps of large envelopes) are accepted at the risk of the sender, except to Switzerland which has objected to the use of this type of envelope.

(v) Padded envelopes closed by means of staples are accepted at the risk of the sender. These may be closed with one, two, or three staples, depending upon the size of the envelopes.

(2) Marking. Senders must see that an endorsement appears on the address side of all cards, envelopes, wrappers, or packages to be mailed at printed matter rates, as follows:

(i) Mark "Printed Matter" when postage is paid at regular printed matter rates. (See § 222.4 (a) (1) (i) .)

(ii) Mark "Printed Matter-Books" or "Printed Matter-Sheet Music" on packages of books or sheet music to be mailed at the rates stated in paragraph (a) (1) (ii) of this section.

(iii) Mark "Printed Matter-Directories or Printed Matter-Catalogs" when necessary to identify packages as containing directories or catalogs subject to regular printed matter rates but entitled to the exceptional weight limits prescribed in § 222.4(b).

(iv) Mark "Printed Matter-SecondClass" or "Printed Matter-Controlled Circulation Publication" on the envelopes or wrappers of second-class and controlled circulation publications on which the postage is paid by stamps affixed. When the postage on second-class and controlled circulation publications is paid in cash or by advance deposit, as permitted in subparagraph (3) (ii) of this paragraph, the envelopes or wrappers must bear the imprint "Second-class postage paid at___ ," or "Controlled circulation postage paid at," in the upper right corner. The imprint serves as an indication of postage payment and identifies the publications as second-class or controlled circulation. Use imprints prescribed in §§ 132.2(e) (8) and 133.3 (g) of this chapter for mailings made pursuant to subparagraph (3) (iii) of this paragraph. See subparagraph (4) (ii) of this paragraph concerning special provisions applicable to bundled mailings to Canada.

(3) Payment of postage. (i) Postage on printed matter, other than secondclass and controlled circulation publications mailed by the publisher or by a registered news agent under the conditions stated in subdivision (3) (ii) of this subparagraph, must be paid by means of postage stamps, meter stamps, or permit imprints showing the amount of postage paid on each piece.

(ii) Postage on second-class and controlled circulation publications mailed by the publisher or by a registered news agent may be paid by means of postage stamps or meter stamps, or the postage charges may be paid in cash before the mailings are dispatched or from deposits of money made with the postmaster by the publisher or news agent. When the

postage is to be paid in cash or from money on deposit with the postmaster, the postage charges are computed on Form 3541, "Computation of SecondClass or Controlled Circulation Postage," from reports filed by the publisher or news agent on Form 3542, "Statement Showing Number of Copies of SecondClass or Controlled Circulation Publication mailed."

(iii) Accept deposits of money to cover postage at regular printed matter rates on mailings of publications for which application for second-class or controlled circulation privilege is pending. When application is approved, adjust postage charges on reported mailings based on rates stated in paragraph (a) (1) (iii) and (iv) of this section and according to general procedure in §§ 132.3(b) and 133.2(c) of this chapter.

(iv) If a publisher or registered news agent prefers, he may pay postage on individually addressed copies of secondclass and controlled circulation publications by reporting them on Form 3542, and pay postage on unaddressed copies to be mailed in bulk packages by affixing the appropriate postage to the wrappers of the packages.

(4) Mailing. (i) Prints on which the postage is paid by permit imprints and all second-class and controlled circulation publications to be mailed at the rates stated in paragraph (a)(1) (iii) and (iv) must be taken to the post office or such other place as may be designated by the postmaster. All other printed matter that is fully prepaid with postage or meter stamps and is properly prepared as required in subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this paragraph may be presented for mailing at post office windows or deposited in post office drops or street collection boxes.

(ii) Publishers having more than five individually addressed copies of a second-class or controlled circulation pubfication addressed to subscribers at the same post office must tie them in unwrapped bundles with a conspicuous label attached showing the post office and country of destination. The twine must be strong enough for the weight and size of the bundles. When there is a sufficient quantity of copies for one city to fill approximately one third of a sack the publisher shall insert the prepared bundles for that city in a sack appro

priately labeled to identify the city and country of destination.

(iii) Canada only: Single copies addressed for delivery in Canada that are not enclosed in wrappers or envelopes, as permitted in subparagraph (1)(ii) of this paragraph, must be included in bundles protected with sections or cardboard, fiberboard, or other protective covering that will prevent the copies from being damaged in transit. The labels on these protected bundles must bear the notation "Open and Distribute" and the words "Second-class postage paid at or Controlled circulation

(5) Return request. Ordinary (unregistered) prints, other than books, are not returned if undeliverable unless return has been requested by the sender. Therefore, senders desiring that undeliverable ordinary prints be returned must place a "Return Requested" notation on the article, preferably immediately below the return address and in a language known in the country of destination. Books and registered prints that are undeliverable must always be returned to origin.

(6) Dutiable prints. Prints known to be dutiable in the country to which they are addressed must have a green customs label, Form 2976, fixed to the address side of the article. (See paragraph (a) of this section.)

(f) Direct sacks to one addressee. (1) Ordinary (unregistered) printed matter being mailed in quantity to one addressee may be transmitted in direct sacks (except to Ethiopia) if the sender complies with the following conditions:

(i) The minimum amount that may be mailed in a direct sack (by either surface or air) is 30 pounds; the maximum is 66 pounds (sack and contents). The size limits prescribed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section do not apply.

(ii) Obtain sacks from local post office, which will furnish airmail sacks, if available, when material is to be sent by airmail.

(iii) Place printed matter in one or more individual, unsealed packages bearing the name and address of sender and addressee. Mark each package "Postage Paid."

(iv) Attach to the neck of the sack a tie-on tag bearing the name and address of sender and addressee. The tag must be of substantial quality, with reinforced eyelets to prevent it from being

torn off, and of such size as to permit the stamps in payment of the postage to be placed on it. Use heavy twine to tie on the tag. When sending several sacks for the same addressee, mark tag with an identifying fractional number, for example 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3, if the shipment consists of three sacks.

(2) Postage is calculated only on the weight of the contents of the sacks, and is paid by means of postage stamps or meter stamps affixed to the address tag. If a publisher or registered news agent prepares a direct sack of second-class or controlled circulation copies for one addressee and desires to pay the postage in cash or from money on deposit with the postmaster, the postage computation will be made on the basis of report on Form 3542. The address tag attached to the neck of the sack must then bear the second-class or controlled circulation imprint instead of stamps.

(3) The post office will 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 the exchange office for dispatch to destination.

[32 F.R. 12256, Aug. 24, 1967, as amended at 33 F.R. 3280, Feb. 22, 1968; 33 F.R. 7114, May 14, 1968; 34 F.R. 1381, Jan. 29, 1969] § 222.5

Matter for the blind.

(a) Rates-(1) Surface. Items mailable internationally as Matter for the Blind (see paragraph (d) (1) of this section) are accepted as surface mail free of postage.

(2) Airmail. Items mailable internationally as Matter for the Blind are accepted at AO (other articles) air rates. The rates are shown in § 222.4(a) (2) and under the country items in Directory of International Mail.

(3) Nonconforming matter. Items not acceptable as Matter for the Blind, pursuant to paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of this section are subject to regular international rates of postage.

(b) Weight limit. Weight limit is 15 pounds 6 ounces.

(c) Dimensions. Maximum and minimum dimensions are the same as for letters and letter-packages. See § 222.1(c).

(d) Description. (1) The following are acceptable in international mail as Matter for the Blind:

(i) Books, periodicals, and other matter, including unsealed letters, impressed in Braille or other special type for the use of the blind.

(ii) Plates for embossing blind literature.

(iii) 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.

(2) Although various additional articles are admitted in domestic mail free of postage, pursuant to Part 138 of this chapter, the only articles admitted in international mail as "Matter for the Blind" are those indicated in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph.

(e) Preparation and marking. Articles must be in unsealed envelopes or wrappers prepared so as to permit easy examination. The word "free" must be placed in the upper right corner, immediately above the words "Matter for the Blind," on surface mail accepted free of postage. On airmail accepted at AO air rates the words "Matter for the Blind" must be placed in the upper right corner near the stamps. The name of the officially recognized institution for the blind must appear in the return address or in the address of matter mentioned in paragraph (d) (1) (iii) of this section. [34 F.R. 1382, Jan. 29, 1969]

§ 222.6

Samples of merchandise.

(a) Rates-(1) Surface. Surface rates for samples of merchandise to Canada and Mexico are 6 cents for the first 2 ounces and 2 cents for each additional ounce or fraction, with a minimum charge of 12 cents. To all other countries the rates are 6 cents for the first 2 ounces and 4 cents for each additional 2 ounces or fraction, with a minimum charge of 13 cents.

(2) Airmail. AO (other articles) air rates apply. The rates are shown in § 222.4(a) (2) and under the country items in the appendix to this subchapter.

(b) Weight limits. Weight limits are 16 ounces to Canada and Mexico, and 18 ounces to all other countries.

(c) Dimensions. Maximum and minimum dimensions are the same as for letters and letter packages. See § 222.1(c) of this chapter.

(d) Description. (1) A "Sample of Merchandise" is defined as a specimen

or fragment which is sent free of charge to advertise an article or product and to enable it to be assessed by prospective buyers. It must not be intended for exchange with a third person for payment, and its character must be confirmed by the words "Free specimen" or "Free sample" (or its equivalent in a language understood in the country of destination) indelibly marked on the article itself, if practicable, otherwise on its container.

(2) Tubes of serum and vaccine and medicaments which are urgently needed and difficult to obtain are accepted at the samples rate. These articles may not be sent for commercial purposes unless they are sent in the general interest by officially recognized laboratories or institutions.

(e) Permitted notations. Senders may show the following on the outside wrapper, on the sample itself, or on a sheet enclosed with the sample: Particulars concerning sender and addressee, the manufacturer's mark or trademark, a reference to correspondence exchanged between sender and addressee, a brief statement referring to the manufacturer and to the person supplying the goods or concerning the person for whom the sample is intended, the serial or order number, price, size, quantity available as well as the weight, volume, and such other particulars as are necessary to determine the source and the character of the goods.

(f) Prohibited contents. Articles of salable value are prohibited unless defaced in such a way that they can no longer be offered for sale; also pairs of articles, such as gloves, shoes, socks, etc., or goods sent as gifts or in execution of an order, no matter how small the quantity. Canceled or uncanceled postage stamps or any paper representing a value may not be mailed as samples of merchandise.

(g) Packing and marking-(1) Packing and preparation. See § 221.1 (a) and (b) of this chapter. Packages must not be sealed.

(2) Marking. In addition to marking the sample as prescribed in § 222.6(d) (1) of this chapter, the sender must mark the address side of the package "Sample of Merchandise."

[32 F.R. 12256, Aug. 24, 1967, as amended at 34 F.R. 14028, Sept. 4, 1969]

§ 222.7 Small packets.

(a) Rates (1) Surface. Surface rate for all countries accepting small packets is 6 cents for each 2 ounces or fraction. Minimum charge, 26 cents per packet.

(2) Airmail. AO (other articles) rates apply to countries accepting small packets. The rates are shown in § 222.4(a) (2) and under the country items in the Directory of International Mail.

(b) Weight limit. Weight limit for small packets is 2 pounds 3 ounces.

(c) Dimensions. Maximum and minimum dimensions are the same as for letters and letter packages. See § 222.1(c).

(d) Description. Small packets offer a convenient and economical means for sending small quantities of merchandise to those countries that admit this class of postal union mail.

(e) Preparation and marking. (1) Small packets may not be sealed. They are subject to the provisions of § 221.1 of this chapter as to preparation and packing.

(2) The sender must mark the address side of the packet "Small Packet" or its equivalent in a language known in the country of destination-"petit paquet" (French), "pequeño paquete" (Spanish), "päckchen" (German).

(f) Documentation. Small packets, whether or not they are subject to customs inspection, must bear the green (customs) label, Form 2976. See § 221.4 (a) of this chapter.

(g) Enclosures-(1) Permitted enclosures. A simple invoice and a slip showing the names and addresses of the sender and addressee of the packet may be enclosed.

§ 222.8

Combination packages.

(a) Definition. Combination packages are packages made up of two parts, firmly attached together, both addressed for delivery to the same addressee, and consisting of (1) a sealed envelope containing a written or printed communication; and (2) an unsealed container, with samples of merchandise or printed matter enclosed. These packages are treated as AO mail.

(b) Rates. Each part of a combination package must be fully prepaid at the appropriate rate of postage.

(c) Countries for which accepted. The following countries accept combination packages as ordinary (unregistered) mail only, except as noted: