and printer are shown as prescribed by the French copyright laws. Canned vegetables, fish, plums and nuts not bearing an indication of the country of origin by stamping, in plain raised or sunken letters at least 4 millimeters high, in the middle of the top or bottom and in a place not bearing any inscription. Pure powdered saccharine may be imported only by the French Government. Other artificial sweetening materials are prohibited. Measuring instruments marked in units not complying with French law. Funeral urns. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. FRENCH GUIANA 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. 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. Paper money and other instruments of payment, letters of credit, securities, or deeds may be imported by mail only if accompanied by a permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or if imported by a bank. Coins; manufactured or unmanufactured platinum, gold or silver; precious stones; jewelry and other precious articles are prohibited. Other articles, same as for France, except that tobacco is admitted. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. For rates over 10 pounds, charge $14 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. Observations. Invoices and certificates of origin are required as for France. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Same as for France. FRENCH POLYNESIA (SOCIETY ISLANDS (TAHITI AND MOOREA), MARQUESAS ISLANDS (NUKAHIVA AND HIVAOA), THE TUAMOTOU GROUP, LEEWARD ISLANDS (FRENCH) (HUAHINE, RAIATEA, TAHAA, AND BORABÓRA), GAMBIER, TUBUAI, AND RAPA ISLANDS) 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. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. No service. Prohibitions. Paper money and other instruments of payment, letters of credit, securities, or deeds may be imported by mail only if accompanied by a permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or if imported by a bank. Current coins, articles violating the patent or copyright laws, and perishable biological materials are prohibited. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under § 231.2, of this chapter, apply. FRENCH TERRITORY OF THE AFARS AND ISSAS 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. 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. No service. Prohibitions. Paper money and other instruments of payment, letters of credit, securities, or deeds, unless accompanied by a permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or imported by a bank. Coins, gold or silver bullion, precious stones, jewelry, and other precious articles are prohibited. Perishable biological materials. 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. 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 rates. Four ounces or less, $1.84; each additional 4 ounces or fraction 65 cents. For rates over 10 pounds, charge $26 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. Observations. All parcels must be claimed at Djibouti. Prohibitions. Arms, except by authorization from the local authorities. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. GABON 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. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Compulsory. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1.10; each additional pound, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.75; each additional 4 ounces, 67 cents. Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to the countries of Equatorial Africa. Tobacco products, unless the immediate container (box, case, or cigarette package) is marked "Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark. Medical or pharmaceutical products, unless addressed to licensed pharmacists. Arms, unless importation is authorized by the Gabon authorities. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. GAMBIA 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. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mails. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. For rates over 10 pounds, charge $19.20 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. Observations. All parcels must be called for at a post office. Commercial invoices are required in duplicate. Prohibitions. Firearms and parts therefor other than sporting guns; air guns; shot and empty cartridges. Coins. West African paper money. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirement, which is to be met by addressees: Sporting guns require permission of the authorities for importation. GERMANY (INCLUDING SAAR) 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. (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 (Western Germany only). See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Envelopes must not have innerlining or carry any indication other than the addresses of the sender and addressee and necessary postal directions. Box numbers may be used as part of the address provided the name of the box holder is shown. Senders preparing direct sacks of prints addressed to Western Germany in accordance with § 222.4(f) of this chapter must affix to the address tags of such sacks the green (customs) label, Form 2976, described in § 221.4(a) of this chapter. Gift shipments for Eastern Germany must be mailed as small packets or as parcel post. Prohibitions. Western Germany only.Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Eastern Germany only.-Postcards and envelopes bearing illustrations constituting pro-Fascist or subversive propaganda. Butane gas lighters. Means of payment issued by the "Deutsche Notenbank” (coins, banknotes, letters of exchange, checks, letters of credit, payment orders, etc.); also, values, securities, deposit books of banks and postal savings, etc., issued in Eastern Germany. Currency and other values issued in other countries are admitted, provided the addressee offers them to the "Deutsche Notenbank" for purchase within 15 days. Postage stamps, canceled or not, stamped paper and stamps in bulk, unless ordered for specific addressees by the "Deutsche Buch-Export und-Import GmbH," or sent as exchange material to members of the East German philatelic organization under special conditions prescribed by the customs authorities. Advertising material must be addressed to organizations of the government or representatives of foreign commercial interests. Newspapers and periodicals must be approved for sale in Eastern Germany, even if sent by individuals and not for sale. Literature which in the opinion of the East German customs authorities is inflammatory, sordid or antidemocratic is prohibited. Mailers should ascertain in advance from the addressees that the publications which they desire to mail will be admitted. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length 32 feet, except that parcels for Western Germany only may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 inches in length do not exceed 20 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, $1.34; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 44 cents. Print on the wrapper, near the "Insured" endorsement and number, the amount for which the parcel is insured. This amount shall be shown in U.S. currency and in gold francs. The indication in U.S. currency shall be in figures and in letters spelled out in full, and the gold franc equivalent in figures only, as shown in the following example: |