safety: Advertisements of prohibited articles. Subversive literature. For sanitary reasons. Used bedding. Human hair, unless cleaned and disinfected. Medicines purporting to be remedies for drunkenness or addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Appliances allegedly producing therapeutic effects through electrical, magnetic or radioactive influences. Used clothing not for the personal use of the addressee or his family, unless authorized by the Australian quarantine authorities. For the protection of animals: Meat and other animal products, including powdered or concentrated milk and other dairy products, unless permission to import is received from the Australian quarantine authorities. Arms, etc.-Silencers for firearms. For other reasons: Invoices, blank or partly blank, capable of being filled out and used as genuine invoices. Goods bearing the name "Anzac." Goods produced wholly or partly in prisons or by convict labor. Oleomargarine and butterine unless colored red and in a container clearly showing the name of the product. Goods labeled in foreign languages, unless the country of origin is shown in English. Printed matter considered by the Australian customs authorities as unduly emphasizing crime, horror or sex, or having a depraving effect. 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 addressees: Addressees must obtain authorization from the Minister for Customs and Excise to receive arms, organic dyes and their ingredients, bran sacks weighing less than 20 ounces, sugar, sirup, and molasses. Second-hand carpets must be submitted to disinfection on arrival in Australia at the addressee's expense. Permission of the Australian Department of Health is required to import medicines. AUSTRIA Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and di mensions. 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. Restricted delivery permitted. 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. Combination mailings as defined in § 222.8(a) of this chapter are accepted. Prohibitions and import restrictions. The 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. 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. Insured parcels must, and ordinary parcels may, be sealed. 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, $1.71; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 46 cents. clearance of commercial parcels will be expedited if two copies of the original invoice are attached to the customs declarations. Prohibitions. Articles of gold, silver, or platinum which are not of the fineness required by the Austrian regulations. Articles bearing markings such as "14k gold filled," "gold plated," or others which may give a false impression that they consist of precious metal. Poisonous substances for medical, scientific, industrial, agricultural, or household use, unless addressed to pharmacists or dealers authorized to sell poisons. Meat and animal products, unless accompanied by an official certificate of origin and health, except for individual shipments of meat or preparations thereof not exceeding three kilograms (6 lbs. 9 oz.) in weight, which are exempt from the requirement. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirements, which must be met by addressees: Import licenses are required for many types of merchandise. Gift shipments are exempt up to a value of 1,000 schillings ($38.50). Special permission must be obtained to take delivery of the following: Firearms other than sporting guns; silencers or searchlights for firearms; guns for discharging gas or liquid; blackjacks, brass knuckles and daggers. Tobacco products. Licenses are granted without difficulty if the value does not exceed 100 schillings ($3.85). Austrian coins. Postage stamps of other countries than Austria exceeding 500 schillings ($19.25) in value. Radio receivers. Medicinal preparations of all kinds, including cosmetic and dietetic products sold as remedies; serums and vaccines; veterinary medicines. AZORES Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Small packets not accepted. 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, and samples of merchandise, 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 and import restrictions. Same as Portugal except that perishable biological materials are not accepted. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 22 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. Insured parcels must, and ordinary parcels may, be sealed. 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 rates. Four ounces or less, $1.24; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 35 cents. 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 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, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 10 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table V.) 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. Senders should complete customs declarations, Forms 2976 or 2976-A, to show in addition to the value of the contents the cost of the postage and the registration fee if any. 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. 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 Observations. Senders should complete customs declarations, Form 2966, to show in addition to the value of the contents the cost of the postage and the insurance fee if any. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under 231.2 of this chapter apply. BAHRAIN 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. exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. No service. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Prohibitions. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Insured parcels must, and ordinary parcels may, be sealed. 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, $1.54; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 65 cents. SEVENTY-SIX DOLLARS AND Coins, bullion, precious stones, and any article of gold, silver, or platinum sent as parcel post must be insured. Parcels containing jewelry must not have a value exceeding $100. The final decision on all questions of compensation rests with the country in whose service the loss, rifling, or damage took place. For general information on insurance, see Part 243 of this chapter. Prohibitions. Arms and parts thereof. Cultivated, imitation, artificial, bleached pearls. or Coins and gold ingots exceeding £5 ($14) in value, except coins declared to be intended as ornaments. Silver ingots or partially worked silver exceeding £20 ($56) in value. Carbon paper, oilskins, and similar goods are subject to the conditions applicable to such articles for Great Britain. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. BARBADOS 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, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 10 cents additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table V.) 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. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. 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. 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. Insured parcels must, and ordinary parcels may, be sealed. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1; each additional pound or fraction, 30 cents. (See Chart 4, Table I.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.21; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 32 cents. |