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the Parcel Post heading of each country to which the service is available.

(3) Postage not charged on postal forms. 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.

§ 231.4 Documentation.

(a) Customs Declaration, Form 2966— (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 subparagraph (2) of this paragraph and any special instructions under the country item in the Directory of International Mail. Request senders to fill out declarations in ink or by typewriter. 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 subparagraph (3) of this paragraph.

(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 on each declaration the following:

(1) Name and address of sender and addressee.

(ii) Disposal to be made of parcel if it proves to be undeliverable as addressed. If an alternate addressee is given, it is recommended that the sender also indicate whether he wishes to have the parcel returned or treated as abandoned if it proves to be undeliverable to both the original and alternate ad

dressees. This is done by checking the ultimate disposal in addition to the one showing the alternate addressee. (See illustration in § 231.4 (c) (4).) Senders

should give instructions for abandonment of any parcels on which they are not willing to pay the return charges mentioned in § 232.5(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 to this subchapter). For parcels containing more than one article, or articles of different kinds, state the exact quantity and value of each kind or article. A sender is per→ mitted 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, silk 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 §§ 243.4 and 243.5(a) (2) of this chapter.)

(3) Affixing by sender. In addition to being 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.

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

(b) Dispatch note, Form 2972-(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. The

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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 subparagraph (2) of this paragraph. Request senders to fill out the dispatch note in ink or by typewriter. 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 § 243.5 (b) (1)

of this chapter. For parcels mailed by Government agencies pursuant to § 221.2(d) (2) (i) of this chapter enter the words "Official Paid" or the abbreviation "Off. Pd.," in lieu of the amount of postage. Postmark 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

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parcel in the same manner as the customs declaration. (See § 231.4(a) (3).)

(3) Facsimile. The facsimile of Form 2972 of this section illustrates the information which the sender must supply and which the accepting clerk will add to complete the form.

(c) Parcel post sticker, Form 2922-(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. Give the sender a yellow "International parcelpost" sticker and see that he fills it out in accordance with § 231.4 (c) (4). Enter in the spaces provided the weight of the parcel and the postage paid (not including insurance or other fees), and initial

the form. For parcels mailed by Government agencies pursuant to § 221.2(d) (2) (i), enter the words "Official Paid" or the abbreviation "Off. Pd." in lieu of the amount of postage. See that the form is securely attached. (See § 231.4 (c) (3).)

(2) Preparation by sender. Prepare a parcel post sticker for each parcel. Indicate alternative disposition and place name at bottom of the form. Do not use Form 2922 on parcels for U.S. possessions.

(3) Manner of affixing. Form 2922 should be pasted to the wrapper of the parcel, preferably on the address side,

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(d) Furnishing to public. Patrons requesting them may be furnished a reasonable supply of Forms 2922, 2966, and 2972 for preparation at their homes or business establishments.

(e) Airmail label 19. See § 241.4 (b) of this chapter.

(f) Forms found loose in the mail. Customs declarations and dispatch notes found loose in the mail and apparently lost from parcels in transit must be sent by airmail to the appropriate exchange office to be again attached if possible to the parcels before dispatch.

(g) Nonpostal documentation. Parcel post packages may require one or more of the forms described in Part 251 of this chapter.

[32 F.R. 12263, Aug. 24, 1967, as amended at 33 F.R. 3281, Feb. 22, 1968]

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FILLED IN BY ACCEPTING CLERK

Shortpaid parcels which bear a return address at the office of mailing shall be either returned to the sender for the deficient postage or held and the sender requested to supply the missing postage. The original postage is still valid when 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.

§ 231.7 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 Classification and Special Services Division, Bureau of Operations, Post Office Department, Washington, D.C. 20260, indicating the sender's new address, the weight of the parcel, whether ordinary or insured, and, if known, the nature of the contents.

[32 F.R. 12263, Aug. 24, 1967, as amended at 33 F.R. 3281, Feb. 22, 1968]

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(a) Customs clearance and delivery fees. Post offices will collect a fee of 50 cents from the addressee of every 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. 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. The provisions of § 224.1 (a) (3) through (5) of this chapter also

apply. See § 261.5 (e) of this chapter concerning recording and reporting duty collections.

(b) On returned parcels. Collect the charges referred to in § 232.5(a).

(c) Storage-(1) When to charge. Storage charges begin on the 6th 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 formal entry packages, the charges begin on the 6th working day after the date on which notice to file formal entry is mailed to the consignee (addressee), or on the 6th working day after receipt of the parcel at the office where it is to receive formal customs treatment if the customs notice has been issued at another customs port. Cooperation of custom officers should be solicited to enable post offices to collect any storage charges that may accrue on formal entry packages.

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(2) Marking packages. When a package is returned to the post office after the first delivery attempt, or when notice that the package is available for delivery is sent to the addressee, mark on the wrapper Storage charges begin-and insert the date when the charges will begin to accrue. Rubber stamp item R-1300-296 is available for this purpose to post offices of the first and second classes. See § 232.5(b) (4) regarding marking of undeliverable parcels on which storage charges are due.

(3) Daily charges. After expiration of the 5-day free storage period prescribed in 232.131 the following charges apply:

(i) On parcels under $10,000 value. 15 cents per day for the first 10 days, and 30 cents per day thereafter.

(ii) On parcels of $10,000 or more value.

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