§ 17.1 (5) Unauthorized labels. Labels, tags, 'or markings not required or authorized may not be used on mail sacks. (d) Distribution points. A list of the proper distribution points for papers, A mixed circulars, and direct circulars from : each postal region is prepared by the regional transportation manager of the region. Copies of this list, along with any special instructions relating specific locations, may through your local postmaster or district transportation manager. be obtained to 57. 58 59 62. 64. 65. X 66 69. 70. 71. 73. CODIFICATION: § 16.2 was amended in the following respects: 1. In paragraph (b) subparagraph (1) was amended, 21 F. R. 8106, Oct. 23, 1956, and subparagraph (4) was added, 22 F. R. 10111, Dec. 17, 1957. 2. Paragraph (c) was redesignated (e), and new paragraphs (c) and (d) were added, 22 F. R. 34, Jan. 3, 1957. Subsequently, (c) (5) was added, 22 F. R. 10111, Dec. 17, 1957. Part 17-Conditions Applicable to Parcels Addressed to Cer- Conditions applicable to par 74. 75. 76. 79. 80. 82. 83. 84. X Footnotes for preceeding table. *Mail addressed to personnel attached to Commander in Chief, U. S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, or CINCNELM, Fleet Post Office, New York, is subject to limitations applicable to Navy No. 100. 1 Parcels may not contain: a. Medicines and vaccines not conforming to French laws; b. nonauthorized publications, reprints, and publications prohi ited on account of their political character or immoral contents; c. monies, currencies, gold and silver bullion; d. securities. Parcels may not contain securities, precious metals, or currency. * Customs declaration tags are not required for parcels which: a. Contain official matter from Government agencies and are addressed to a military organization or to military personnel; b. contain materials or supplies sent by contractors for Government use and bear the endorsement Contents for Official Use-Exempt from Customs Requirements. Articles will be liable for customs duty and/or purchase tax unless they are bona fide gifts, personal effects, or items for personal use intended for military personnel or their dependents. Where the contents of a parcel meet these requirements, the mailer should place a certification similar to the following on the customs form under the heading-Description of Contents: Certified to be a bona fide gift, personal effects, or items for personal use of military personnel and dependents thereof. The following articles may not be accepted: a. Securities; b. precious metals; c. currency. 'Parcels may not exceed the following dimensions: Length 42 inches..... Over 42 to 44 inches. Over 44 to 46 inches. Maximum length 48 inches. Not over 72 inches length and girth combined. 24 inches girth. 20 inches girth. 16 inches girth. "Parcels may not contain firearms of any type. 7 Parcels may not contain currency, foreign or domestic, except when sent in official shipments. Gift shipments of cigarettes, tobacco, and tobacco products donated by tobacco companies to hospitalized military personnel may be accepted when addressed to the commanding officer of a military hospital. (R. S. 161, 396, as amended, 398, as amended; 5 U.S. C. 22, 369, 372) CODIFICATION: § 17.1 was revised in its entirety 22 F. R. 9222, Nov. 19, 1957, and subsequently amended at 23 F. R. 2736, Apr. 24, 1958, 23 F. R. 5994, Aug. 7, 1958, 23 F. R. 8665, Nov. 6, 1958. Prior Amendments 1956: 21 F. R. 7311, Sept. 26. 1957: 22 F. R. 760, Feb. 7; 22 F. R. 3042, Apr. 30; 22 F. R. 3070, May 1. All first-class mail except postal and post cards and drop 4 cents per ounces. letters. CODIFICATION: Paragraph (a) was amended in the following respects: 1. In subparagraph (1), subdivision (iv) was amended, 21 F. R. 7990, Oct. 18, 1956. Subsequently, subdivisions (iii) and (iv) were redesignated (iv) and (v), respectively, and a new subdivision (iii) was added, 23 F. R. 2736, Apr. 24, 1958. 2. Subparagraph (9) was amended, 23 F. R. 5994, Aug. 7, 1958. (c) Business reply mail—(1) Purpose. Specially printed business reply cards, envelopes, cartons, and labels may be distributed for use by mailers in sending mail to the distributor without prepayment of postage. (2) Permit. (i) A permit to distribute business reply cards, envelopes, cartons and labels is required. An application on Form 3614, Application to Distribute Business Reply Cards, Envelopes, and Labels, must be submitted at the post office where the mail will be returned. There is no charge for the permit. If matter bearing the business reply imprint is distributed from a central office to be returned to branches or dealers in other cities, one permit obtained from the post office where the central office is located may be used to cover all the business reply mail. (ii) Upon receipt of the application, the postmaster will complete the permit portion of the form and deliver it to the applicant. The application portion of the form will be filed in the post office by the permit number. Permits issued at each post office will be numbered consecutively starting with No. 1 for the first permit. Each post office will keep an alphabetical card record of each permit. (3) Postage. (i) Postage is collected on each piece of business reply mail at the time it is delivered. Postage due stamps for the amount due will be affixed to the mail or to Form 3582-A, Postage Due Bill. The stamps will be canceled and delivered to the addressee with the mail when he pays the amount due. Business reply mail will not be mixed with other mail in direct packages or sacks for individuals or concerns. (ii) The amount to be collected is computed as follows: (a) Post cards: The rate for post cards or air post cards, whichever is applicable, plus 2 cents each (see §§ 21.1 and 26.6 of this chapter). Cards which do not conform to the specifications for post cards (see par. (a) (7) of this section) are subject to the postage chargeable under (b) below. (b) Envelopes and packages: (1) Weight of piece not over two ounces: First-class or air mail rate of postage, whichever is applicable, plus 2 cents each (see §§ 21.1 and 26.1 of this chapter). (2) Weight of piece over two ounces: First-class or air mail rate, whichever is applicable, plus 5 cents each (see §§ 21.1 and 26.1 of this chapter). (4) Form of imprint and address. The card, envelope, carton or label must be printed on the address side in one of the forms illustrated. The addition of extraneous matter is not permitted. (5) Distribution. Business reply Sec. cards, envelopes, cartons, and labels may be distributed: (i) In any quantity for return by surface or airmail. (ii) To any post office in the United States and its Territories and possessions, including military post offices overseas; except in the Canal Zone, where they may not be returned without prepayment of postage. They shall not be sent to any foreign country. (iii) In any manner except by depositing in receptacles provided by patrons for receipt of mail. (6) Responsibility of distributor. The distributor guarantees payment on delivery of postage on returned business reply mail. Any concern distributing business reply cards, envelopes, cartons or labels under one permit for return to its branches or dealers, guarantees to pay postage on any returns refused by any authorized addressee. . [Paragraph (c) amended, 23 F. R. 5824, Aug. 1, 1958] Prior Amendments 1957: 22 F. R. 4390, June 21; 22 F. R. 4500, June 27; 22 F. R. 7235, Sept. 11. § 21.3 Weight and size limits. NOTE: The following revision of § 21.3 (b), appearing at 22 F. R. 4053, June 8, 1957, will become effective July 1, 1959: (b) Size. The minimum size is 234 by 4 inches. There is no maximum limit. § 21.4 Payment of postage. Postage may be paid by: (a) Adhesive stamps. (b) Stamped cards or envelopes. (c) Meter stamps. (d) Permit imprints. [23 F. R. 5994, Aug. 7, 1958] § 21.5 Mail sent by members of the U. S. Armed Forces. * 22.3 Applications for second-class privileges. [Amended] 22.4 What may be mailed at second-class rates. [Amended] 22.5 Second-class mailing privilege for news agents. [Amended] 22.8 Cancellation of second-class privileges. [Revised] § 22.1 Second-class rates. (b) Outside the county of publication (1) All publications, except those accepted at the special rate, or classroom rate. Nonadvertising portion. Fifth zone.. 1 Minimum 14 cent per copy. (2) Special rate publications. Issued by religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor, veterans', or fraternal organizations or associations not organized for profit and none of the net income of which inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual, when specifically authorized by the Department: Reading and advertising portions combined: 12 cents per pound (minimum % cent per copy). (3) Classroom publications. Religious, educational, or scientific publications designed specifically for use in school classroom or in religious instruction classes: Nonadvertising portion.. First and second zones_ Fourth zone.. Fifth zone.. Sixth zone.... Eighth zone_. 1 Minimum % cent per copy. |