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(4) Weight limits. For weight limits applicable to each country of destination, see individual country items in the appendix to this subchapter. Except to Canada, there is no minimum weight limit for international parcel post. Parcel post to Canada must weigh over 8

ounces.

(b) Packing—(1) In general. (i) The responsibility of properly enclosing, packaging, and sealing parcels in the international mail rests with the sender, and the Postal Service will not assume liability for loss, rifling, or damage arising from defects which may not be observed at the time of mailing.

(ii) Every parcel shall be securely and substantially packed, having regard to the nature of the contents and climatic conditions, the length of the journey, and the numerous handlings and risks of concussion to which parcels for foreign destinations are unavoidably subjected en route.

(iii) Packages must be packed in canvas or similar material, double-faced corrugated cardboard boxes, solid fiber boxes or cases, thick cardboard boxes, or strong wooden boxes made of lumber at least a half-inch thick or plywood of at least three plies. Ordinary pasteboard containers are wholly inadequate. Although it is permissible to use heavy wrapping paper or waterproof paper as the outside covering of a carton, such paper shall not be used as the only covering of the contents. Boxes with lids screwed or nailed on and bags closed by sewing may be used provided they conform to other conditions prescribed. Heavy objects such as cans of food must be surrounded with other contents or packing material so that they cannot shift within the parcel.

(iv) For illustrations regarding recommended packaging and closures, see part 121, of this chapter.

(2) Specific articles. (i) "Fragile articles" for overseas destinations shall be packaged in a strong (preferably wooden) box. Strong solid fiberboard or double-faced corrugated fiberboard boxes of not less than 200-pound test if enclosed in strong wooden crates, or 275pound test if used without crates, are acceptable. A space of at least 2 inches must be left between the articles and the top, bottom, and sides of the box,

to be filled with sufficient cushioning material to protect the articles.

(ii) "All mailable liquids and substances which easily liquefy" must be packed in two receptacles. Between the first (bottle, flask, etc.) and the second (box of metal, strong wood, strong corrugated cardboard, strong fiberboard, or receptacle of equal strength) there shall be left a space to be filled with sawdust, bran, or other absorbent material in sufficient quantity to absorb all the liquid contents in the case of breakage. Excelsior does not possess the necessary absorbent quality to meet this requirement. In the case of Ireland, Leeward Islands, Malaysia, and Windward Islands, the outer receptacle shall be of strong wood or metal. Metal containers closed with a screw-top cover must have sufficient screw threads to require at least one and one-half complete turns before the cover will come off and be provided with a washer so as to prevent possible leakage of the contents. Compression or friction top metal containers must be soldered in four different places, equally spaced.

(iii) "Dry noncoloring powders" must be enclosed in boxes of metal, wood, or strong corrugated cardboard, placed in turn in a closely woven cloth bag or heavy kraft paper sack. "Powder dyes" must be enclosed in strong metal boxes, securely closed, and placed in turn in another box of wood or strong corrugated cardboard, with sawdust or other absorbent or protective material between the inner and outer containers.

(iv) "Eggs" addressed for delivery in all countries other than Canada must be placed in a metal egg container, and each egg in the square pockets must be surrounded with paper, excelsior, cotton, straw, or other similar material, while the metal egg container in turn must be enclosed in an outer container of wood with sufficient excelsior, straw, or similar material provided in the space between the inner and outer containers.

(v) "Eggs destined for delivery in Canada" may be packed either in the manner prescribed in (iv) or in wooden, papier-mache, or other box of a rigid material with a well-fitting tightly adjusted lid. Each egg must be wrapped in newspaper or other protecting material and placed on end, the vacant space in the box to be filled with newspaper or

other packing material so as to prevent the eggs from striking together or against the sides, top, or bottom of the box.

(c) Sealing. Sealing is compulsory for all insured or registered parcel post, and for ordinary (uninsured and unregistered) parcel post for certain countries. (See individual country items in the appendix of this subchapter). Patrons must seal their own parcels, using wax, gummed paper tape, nails, screws, sewing, wire or metal bands, or other adequate means which will permit detection of any attempted depredation.

(d) Enclosure or attachment of communications—(1) Prohibited. Except as provided in § 231.3(d) (2), a communication of personal nature must not be written on, attached to, or enclosed in a parcel. If such a communication is found it will be placed in the mail if separable; if inseparable the entire parcel must be rejected.

(2) Exceptions. The following exceptions apply:

(i) In the case of a parcel for Canada, a letter, and for Switzerland, a letter or card, fully prepaid and bearing the same address as that of the parcel, may be tied or otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel in a manner that will prevent its becoming separated or interfering with the address of the parcel. Stamps to cover postage on the parcel must be placed on the wrapper. Stamps to pay postage on the letter or card must be placed on the envelope or the card. Parcels with such attachments are treated as parcel post.

(ii) A parcel may contain an open invoice confined to the particulars which constitute an invoice.

(iii) A file or collection of out-of-late correspondence, which has served its original purpose, is acceptable as parcel post.

(e) Addressing and mailing-(1) Addressing. The name and address of the sender and of the addressee must be legibly and correctly written in every case when possible on the parcel itself or on a label gummed thereto, and must

also be written on a separate slip enclosed in the parcel. Parcels will not be accepted when addressed to a "care" in one country and the addressee (or person for whom intended) in another country or when addressed to or sent by initials, unless the initials are the adopted trade name of the senders or addressees. Addresses in ordinary pencil are not allowed, but copying ink or indelible pencil on a surface previously dampened may be used. Sufficient space must be left for the addition of necessary service notations and for stamps or labels.

(2) Mailing. Parcels may not be mailed in letterboxes. Patrons must present them at parcel post windows of post offices, where the necessary postal forms (see § 231.4) will be furnished without charge.

(f) Rates, computation, and postage payment—(1) Surface parcels. Surface parcel post rates are based on an initial weight unit of 2 pounds and succeeding units of 1 pound. The rates to Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, and St. Pierre and Miquelon are $1 for the first 2 pounds and 30 cents for each additional pound or fraction. To all other countries the rates are $1.10 for the first 2 pounds and 35 cents for each additional pound or fraction. In computing the postage, a fraction of a pound is charged as a full pound. Applicable rates are shown under the Parcel Post headings of the various country items in the Directory of International Mail. For convenience in computing postage, readyreference rate tables are printed in the front of the Directory as Chart 4.

NOTE: To Canada packages are required to weigh over 8 ounces in order to be mailable as "parcel post." See Canada country item in the appendix to this subchapter.

(2) Air parcels. Air parcel post rates are based on weight units of 4 ounces, a fraction of 4 ounces being charged as a full 4 ounces. The rates vary according to the country of address, and are shown in the appendix to this subchapter under

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(a) Customs Declaration, Form 2966(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. The accepting clerk will give the sender the number of forms required for the country concerned, and will see that he fills them out in accordance with subparagraph (2) of this paragraph and any special instructions under the country item in the Directory of International Mail. Request senders to fill out declarations in ink or by typewriter. If packages are presented with declarations completed in ordinary pencil do not reject them for that reason. Enter weight of the parcel and insurance number if insured. Postmark form in the space provided and return it to the sender to be attached to the parcel as described in subparagraph (3) of this paragraph.

(2) Preparation by sender. Complete declarations in ink or by typewriter. The Postal Service assumes no responsibility for accuracy of the indications shown by the sender. Show on each declaration the following:

(i) Name and address of sender and addressee.

(ii) Disposal to be made of parcel if it proves to be undeliverable as addressed. If an alternate addressee is given, it is recommended that the sender also indicate whether he wishes to have the parcel returned or treated as abandoned if it proves to be undeliverable to both the original and alternate ad

dressees. This is done by checking the ultimate disposal in addition to the one showing the alternate addressee. (See illustration in § 231.4(c) (4).) Senders

should give instructions for abandonment of any parcels on which they are not willing to pay the return charges mentioned in § 232.5(a).

(iii) A complete and accurate description of the contents in the English language. An interlineation in another language is permitted, and in some cases is required (see the appendix to this subchapter). For parcels containing more than one article, or articles of different kinds, state the exact quantity and value of each kind or article. A sender is permitted to declare that the contents of a parcel have "no value." Also, it is not sufficient to use simply such words as coat, or stockings, instead the materials of which the articles are composed must be shown, as "fur coat, silk stockings." General terms such as "worn clothing, groceries, presents, merchandise, samples," and the like, will not suffice, although in the case of quantity shipments of items such as mechanical or electrical parts, and the like, general descriptions will be accepted. If the customs declaration does not furnish enough space on which to give a complete list of the contents, an additional declaration form may be used, or the list may be placed on the wrapper, making reference to the fact on the declaration itself.

(iv) If the parcel is to be insured, show in the space provided the amount for which it is insured. (See §§ 243.4 and 243.5(a) (2) of this chapter.)

(3) Affixing by sender. In addition to being tied by means of a strong cord passed through the eyelets, the tag must be bound to the parcel so that it lies flat and cannot be used as a handle to lift the parcel.

(4) Facsimile of Form 2966. The facsimile of Form 2966 of this section illustrates the information the sender and the accepting clerk will add to complete the form.

(b) Dispatch note, Form 2972-(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. The

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accepting clerk will give the sender a dispatch note if required for the country concerned and see that he fills it out in accordance with subparagraph (2) of this paragraph. Request senders to fill out the dispatch note in ink or by typewriter. If packages are presented with the forms completed in ordinary pencil do not reject them for that reason. Enter in the appropriate spaces the weight of the parcel, amount of postage paid, number of customs declarations, and, if insured, the insurance number and amount of Insurance (see § 243.5 (b) (1)

of this chapter. For parcels mailed by Government agencies pursuant to § 221.2(d) (2) (1) of this chapter enter the words "Official Paid" or the abbreviation "Off. Pd.," in lieu of the amount of postage. Postmark the form in the space provided and return it to the sender to be attached to the parcel.

(2) Preparation and affixing by sender. Complete the dispatch note in ink or on the typewriter. Fill in the name and address of the sender and addressee, and indicate alternate disposition to be made of the parcel. Attach the form to the

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parcel in the same manner as the customs declaration. (See § 231.4(a) (3).)

(3) Facsimile. The facsimile of Form 2972 of this section illustrates the information which the sender must supply and which the accepting clerk will add to complete the form.

(c) Parcel post sticker, Form 2922-(1) Preparation by accepting clerk. Give the sender a yellow "International parcelpost" sticker and see that he fills it out in accordance with § 231.4 (c) (4). Enter in the spaces provided the weight of the parcel and the postage paid (not including insurance or other fees), and initial

the form. For parcels mailed by Government agencies pursuant to § 221.2(d) (2) (1), enter the words "Official Paid" or the abbreviation "Off. Pd." in lieu of the amount of postage. See that the form is securely attached. (See § 231.4 (c) (3).)

(2) Preparation by sender. Prepare a parcel post sticker for each parcel. Indicate alternative disposition and place name at bottom of the form. Do not use Form 2922 on parcels for U.S. possessions.

(3) Manner of affixing. Form 2922 should be pasted to the wrapper of the parcel, preferably on the address side,

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