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: INSURED VALUE $25.75 (U.S.) TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND 77.25 GOLD FRANCS See Part 243 of this chapter for method of converting U.S. currency into gold francs and for general information on insurance. Coin, bullion, valuable jewelery, or any other precious article, sent as parcel post must be insured. Observations. The names of the county and the delivering office must form a part of the address of all mail articles. See subcaption "Observations" under Postal Union Mail for names of counties comprising Ireland. In the case of articles liable to customs duty which are eligible for preference, the preferential tariff will not be applied unless the customs declaration is inscribed in bold characters: "Preference claimed-Certificate of origin enclosed." Otherwise, the full customs duties will be applied to the articles. The same applies to goods imported under permit, unless the declaration is clearly marked "Imported under license," and unless the relative license is produced at the time of customs examination. In such cases the license should be procured before the goods are imported. Prohibitions. For sanitary reasons: Circulars or advertisements relating to the prevention or treatment of venereal disease, unless addressed to physicians or pharmacists. Tea, unless imported by "Tea Importers (1958) Ltd." Margarine, skimmed milk, and other diluted or adulterated foodstuffs, unless suitably labeled. State monopolies, etc.: Coins, other than those of Ireland. For other reasons: Coins exceeding £5 in value unless declared to be for ornament. Tobacco, cigars or cigarettes packed with other articles. Extracts, essences, or concentrations of tobacco, coffee, tea, or chicory. Tobacco cut and compressed, sweetened or adulterated. See also "Import restrictions" below. Oiled or varnished cloth or similar articles, unless accompanied by a certificate as follows: "The oilcloth or similar articles in this parcel have been stoved at a temperature of 140° F. until completely dried, and then cured for at least a month before packing." Carbon paper, except for typewriter carbon paper which must be described on the customs declaration as follows: "Typewriter carbon paper coated with wax and containing no oxidizable or fatty substance." Saccharine and similar substances, unless sent in 11-pound parcels containing no other merchandise. Articles bearing false trademarks or lacking the indication of origin required. by the Irish regulations. 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 addressee: Addressees must obtain special permission to take delivery of the following: Pork including bacon and ham; beef and mutton in any form; eggs and meat of poultry; butter and cheese, preserved unsweetened fruits and berries; and corn flakes. Tobacco in any form not prohibited. Certain drugs, vaccines, serums, biological products for injection, and surgical sutures for human use. Firearms and deadly weapons and parts thereof, toy pistols and toy revolvers. A variety of agricultural supplies and other merchandise. The lists are too long to give in detail, and it is recommended that senders ascertain from addressees in advance of mailing whether the articles which they desire to mail will be admitted. ISRAEL, STATE 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, 25 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, sample of merchandise, and small pack ets, 60 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VII.) 15 Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 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. Observations. See "Observations" under "Parcel Post" concerning import license requirements which are also applicable to goods sent in the postal union mail. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Perishable biological materials of infectious nature. 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. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Registration. No provision. Insurance. No provision. Observations. Addresses in Israel are required to obtain import licenses in order to take delivery of all parcels except the following categories: (a) Personal effects of persons immigrating to Israel. (b) Gift packages containing food for personal use of the addressee. (c) Gift packages containing articles other than food, limited to 300 Israeli pounds ($100) in value, for the addressee's personal use. One family residing together may not receive more than one such parcel within 3 months. Such parcels may not contain radios, other than portables; television sets; or new playing cards, other than one complete set of two decks. Parcels contravening the above requirements may be confiscated or subjected to fines by the Israeli authorities if the addressees do not have import licenses. To facilitate clearance of commercial parcels, it is recommended that senders attach the invoice, or a copy thereof, to the dispatch note, or place it in a separate envelope pasted to the wrapper of the parcel. To avoid delay in case the invoice becomes detached, it is recommended that a copy, or the original invoice, be enclosed in the parcel. Prohibitions. Arms, etc.: Daggers and switchblades, unless imported as antiques. For other reasons: Pharmaceutical preparations unless properly labeled. Commercial shipments must be labeled in accordance with the Israeli pharmaceutical regulations, and gift shipments must be labeled so as to permit verification of the contents. Customs declarations must show the name of the medicine and the exact quantity. Prescription medicines should be accompanied by a copy of the prescription, in which case the customs declaration may be marked "Medicine--Prescription enclosed." Israeli banknotes. Blank invoices with headings. Postage stamps issued in Arab countries after May 14, 1948. Textiles exceeding 50 Israeli pounds ($16.67) in value. Cigarettes in excess of 600. Tobacco in excess of 600 grams (21 ounces). 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: See "Observations" for information as to import licenses which must be obtained for certain shipments. Addressees must obtain special permission to import postage stamps exceeding 20 Israeli pounds ($6.67) per month; firearms; preserved meat for commercial use; and veterinary serums or vaccines. ITALY (INCLUDING REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO) 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, 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. Postage stamps for philatelic purposes are admitted in registered letters on condition that the letter or letter-package bears a completed Form 2976 (see § 221.4(a) of this chapter) and the addressee complies with the Italian financial regulations. Prohibitions. Precious stones, precious metal, jewelry and other precious articles. Dutiable articles in letter packages, except for postage stamps (see "Observations"). 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. 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, $1.67; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 49 cents. franc equivalent in figures only, as shown in the following example: INSURED VALUE $25.75 (U.S.) TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND 77.25 GOLD FRANCS See Part 243 of this chapter for method of converting U.S. currency into gold francs and for general information on insurance. Coin, bullion, jewelry, or any other precious article sent as parcel post must be insured. Observations. Commercial parcels must be accompanied by a copy of the relative commercial invoice dated and signed by the sender. Prohibitions. For reason of sanitary policy: Medicines and drugs, including serums and vaccines, not authorized by the Italian Ministry of Public Health. Accepting postal employees are not expected to know what medicines have been authorized by the Italian authorities, and any mailable medicines, etc., are to be accepted with the understanding that final decision as to the admissibility of the articles rests with the Italian authorities. Nursing bottles, parts thereof, and baby pacifiers not bearing an indelible mark applied by the manufacturer. Nursing bottles with long tubes, and pacifiers with cavities inside are prohibited. The containers of canned or preserved fish products must be indelibly marked describing the contents. State monopolies, etc.: Playing cards addressed to San Marino. Saccharine and its products. Tobacco in any form except for individual shipments of manufactured tobacco which the addressees may receive with the permission of the customs authorities. Cigarette lighters and cigarette papers. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Import restrictions. Addressees require special permission to import following: Postage stamps; arms or parts thereof; salt; cigarette lighters and flints; cigarette papers; articles of gold, silver and platinum; radio equipment. IVORY COAST (REPUBLIC OF) 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, 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 mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. the $1.56 3 12. 2.16 4 0. 4.... 3.36 4 8.. $9.96 7 4. 10.56 7 8.. $18.36 18.96 Classifications, weight limits, and di 6666aa 0.... 15.36 9 8.... 23.76 15.96 9 12.. 24.36 For rates over 10 pounds, charge $24 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. The postal authorities of Ivory Coast collect domestic postage from the addressees. Prohibitions. Arms, etc.: Daggers, sword-canes, brass knuckles, blackjacks, and other secret weapons. For other reasons: Foreign products, natural or manufactured, having markings, labels, or wrappings of any kind which may give the impression that they are of Ivory Coast origin. Articles bearing the "Red Cross" or "Geneva Cross" as a trademark. Preserved fish, vegetables, and plums must bear on each container an indication of the country of origin in raised or sunken letters at least 4 millimeters (% inch) high, in the middle of the lid and of the bottom, in a space not bearing any inscription. Cases and wrappers containing these products must bear adhering letters indicating the country of origin. Weights and measures not of the metric system. 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: The following articles are subject to special regulations upon importation: Mineral waters. Stills and other distilling apparatus. Saccharine and other sweetening substances whose use is restricted to therapeutics, pharmacy, and the preparation of beverages. Firearms and airguns. Arabic books and prints are subject to special control. JAMAICA (INCLUDING CAYMAN 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. 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. No service. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Combination mailings as defined in § 222.8 (a) of this chapter are accepted. Prohibitions. Lighters containing butane gas. Articles prohibited as parcel post are prohibited in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 31⁄2 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Registered 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, $1.50; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 20 cents. |