mark wrapper "Disinfection certificate enclosed". Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirements, which are to be met by the addressees: Hunting arms require an import permit. Medicines for personal use require a medical certificate. ALGERIA Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimentions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters 20 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table III.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Prohibitions. Newspapers and other printed matter with advertising for "snowball" methods of selling. The articles prohibited as parcel post are prohibited in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 32 feet, except that parcels may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 and not over 44 inches in length do not exceed 24 inches in girth, parcels over 44 and not over 46 inches in length do not exceed 20 inches in For rates over 10 pounds, charge $20 for each even 10 pounds plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and/or ounces, if any. If there are none, charge from the table for the first 10 pounds. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Registration. No provision. Insurance. No provision. Prohibitions. For reasons of public safety: Firearms including hunting guns. Military weapons. Butane lighters. Motion-picture films and other articles of celluloid unless packed as prescribed for France. For reasons of sanitary policy: Saccharine in tablets or packets. Pure powdered saccharine is admitted if authorized by the Algerian health authorities. For the protection of animals or plants: Bees, honey in quantities exceeding 4 kgs., and beeswax must be accompanied by an official certificate of origin and freedom from infection. State monopolies: Tobacco leaves and stems, cigars, cigarettes, chewing and smoking tobacco are admitted only for the account of the Monopoly, with the following exception: Manufactured tobacco, including cigars and cigarettes, may be sent to individuals for personal use up to 10 kilo grams (22 pounds) per person per year, subject to special customs authorization. Amounts up to 1 kilogram (2 lbs. 3 oz.) may exceptionally be admitted without special authorization, but subject to duty. For other reasons: Watches. Goods bearing false indications of Algerian origin. Canned vegetables, fish, plums, and nuts not showing the country of origin stamped in plain raised or sunken letters at least 4 mm. high in the middle of the top or bottom in a place not bearing any inscription. Coins, banknotes, negotiable securities, letters of credit, deeds, and coupons, unless they are sent to the Central Bank of Algeria or their importation is authorized by the Ministry of Finance. Jewelry or precious metal not complying with the Algerian standard of fineness. Also see $231.2 of this chapter. ANDORRA (REPUBLIC OF) Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 20 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table III.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. Chart 3, Table VI.) (See Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. No service. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under § 221.3 of this chapter, apply. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 32 feet, except that parcels may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 and not over 44 inches in length do not exceed 24 inches in girth, parcels over 44 and not over 46 inches in length do not exceed 20 inches in girth, and parcels over 46 inches and up to 4 feet in length do not exceed 16 inches in girth. Sealing. Compulsory. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966, one Form 2972. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1.10; each additional pound or fraction, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.77; each additional 4 ounces or faction, 44 cents. INSURED VALUE $145.00 (U.S.) ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS 435 GOLD FRANCS The same indications shall also be shown in the appropriate space on the dispatch note (Form 2972). No erasure or correction is permitted in the amount of insurance shown on the dispatch note. See Part 243 of this chapter for method of converting U.S. currency into gold francs, and for general information on insurance. Coin, gold or silver (whether manufactured or not), or any other precious article sent as parcel post must be insured. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under § 231.2 of this chapter, apply. ARGENTINA Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table II.) Single post cards and aerogramines, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Registration. Fee 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Any dutiable article must bear the green label, Form 2976, and have enclosed two copies of the paper form of customs declaration, Form 2976A. Also the wrapper must be plainly marked "Green label attached." See "Observations" under "Parcel Post" for the Argentine regulations for gift parcels, which apply also to gifts sent in the postal union nails. Prohibitions. Communist propaganda. Articles prohibited as parcel post are prohibited in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 31⁄2 feet, except that parcels may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 and not over 44 inches in length do not exceed 24 inches in girth, parcels over 44 and not over 46 inches in length do not exceed 20 inches in girth, and parcels over 46 inches and up to 4 feet in length do not exceed 16 inches in girth. Sealing. Compulsory. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, two Forms 2966, one Form 2972. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1.10; each additional pound or fraction, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.56; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 67 cents. in U.S. currency and in gold francs, in the following form: INSURED VALUE $120.00 (U.S.) 360.00 GOLD FRANCS Show the same indications in the appropriate space on the dispatch note (Form 2972). See Part 243 of this chapter for method of converting U.S. currency into gold francs, and for general information on insurance. Observations. Parcels may be addressed to banks or other organizations for ultimate delivery to second addressees. The latter however may not take delivery without written authority from the first addressee, unless the sender arranges for change of address as provided in Part 247 of this chapter. Commercial parcels exceeding 550 Argentine pesos in value must be accompanied by an invoice in duplicate which does not require consular legalization but must include a declaration signed by the seller or his representative reading: "I declare under oath that all the information given in this invoice is true and that the prices are those actually paid (or to be paid). I also declare that no agreement exists whereby these prices can be changed." Used clothing addressed to individuals is limited to 22 pounds per parcel. Each parcel containing used clothing must have enclosed a notorized and legalized statement from a dry-cleaning or disinfecting establishment that the clothing has been thoroughly cleaned or disinfected. After the statement has been notarized, the notarization must be ccrtified by the county clerk or other competent official. The statement must then be sent to an Argentine consulate accompanied by a fee of $7.40 for legalization. After the consulate returns the legalized statement, it must be enclosed in the parcel with the clothing. The wrapper of the parcel must be marked "Legalized disinfection certificate enclosed." Prohibitions. For the protection of animals or plants: Bees unless accompanied by an official sanitary certificate visaed by an Argentine consul. Furs and skins of chinchillas and vicuñas. For other reasons: Coins, banknotes, values payable to bearer, jewels, precious stones, and other precious articles. 36-087-7022 Used clothing unless accompanied by a legalized disinfection certificate as set forth in "Observations," and the wrapper is endorsed as prescribed. Radio and television receivers, phonographs and combinations. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table II.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each: Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents, Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. 331 Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. No service. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under § 221.3 of this chapter, apply. Parcel Post Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Optional. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1.10; each additional pound or fraction, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) Air parcel post. No service. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Registration. No provision. Insurance. No provision. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under § 231.2 of this chapter, apply. AUSTRALIA (INCLUDING LORD HOWE ISLAND, NORFOLK ISLAND, THURSDAY ISLAND, THE COCOS [KEELING] ISLANDS, AND CHRISTMAS ISLAND) Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 25 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 60 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VII.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. dispatching exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Duty may be levied on catalogs, price lists, circulars, and all advertising matter introduced into Australia through the mail, whether at the letter rate of postage or otherwise. Particulars can be obtained from the Bureau of International Commerce, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230, or from any field office of that Department. Combination mailings as defined in § 222.8(a) of this chapter are accepted. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Insured parcels must, and ordinary parcels may, be sealed. |