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sender should ascertain whether the addressee will be permitted to receive it. The sender must mark the wrapper of each parcel or article "Addressee has import permit," or, if the contents are in one of the exempted categories, "Exempt from import control."

Commercial shipments of printed matter require separate import permits to be obtained by the addressees for the portions classified as (a) scientific, educational and technical, (b) nonfiction, and (c) fiction. It is desirable that mailers of such shipments prepare separate invoices in respect of each classification, each invoice to show the total number of parcels in the shipment, and the invoice number to be marked on each package. For commercial shipments, a commercial invoice in prescribed form must be sent to the addressee so as to arrive before the shipment.

Prohibitions. For sanitary reasons: Used clothing for sale; used boots and shoes.

For other reasons: Diamonds and precious stones; coins; gold dust or nuggets.

Butane gas cigarette lighters.

Honey and preparations of honey including "royal jelly," preserves sweetened with honey, and flypaper.

Magazines and priodical publications of the sensational variety, such as "western," "detective," "romance," "confession," or "comics," back numbers of all magazines or periodicals mailed more than 2 months from date of issue.

Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirements, which are to be met by the addressee:

In addition to the import permits required as set forth in "Observations," special permission is needed to import the following:

Deadly weapons including knives having blades 4 inches or more in length, except those normally employed in household use, farming, or meat cutting; also imitation firearms, devices for discharging gas, harpoon guns, and air pistols. Sera, vaccines and pathogenic cultures for human or veterinary use.

Military equipment including uniforms, altered or not; footwear; blankets; ground sheets; ordnance bags and haversacks.

Cheese of all kinds; yeast; beeswax; rice.

SPAIN (INCLUDING BALEARIC IS LANDS, CANARY ISLANDS, AND THE SPANISH OFFICES IN NORTHERN AFRICA; CEUTA, MELILLA, ALHUCEMAS ISLAND, CHAFARINAS OR ZAFARANI ISLANDS, AND PEÑÓN DE VELEZ DE LA GOMERA)

(For Fernando Po, Río Muni, and Spanish West Africa, see separate country items.)

Postal Union Mail

Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the 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, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 26 cents to return by air. Restricted delivery permitted. See Part 242 of this chapter.

Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions.

Money orders. No service.

Observations. Periodicals, newspapers and books generally require an import permit to be secured by the addressees in Spain. However, this requirement is waived in the case of single shipments addressed to individuals.

The customs handling of printed matter in Spain will be facilitated if a green customs label (Form 2976) is affixed to each package.

It is understood that periodicals in the Spanish language are often subjected to high duties and extensive examination by the Spanish authorities.

Prohibitions and import restrictions. Cottonseed unless addressed to the Spanish Institute for Textile Fiber Production.

Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail.

Parcel Post

Weight limit. Air parcels, 22 pounds; surface parcels, 44 pounds.

Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 31⁄2

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Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the 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, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter.

Special delivery. No service.

Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter.

Observations. Articles should be addressed in English, or bear an interlined translation in English of the name of the post office, island where located, and the words "Ryukyu Islands."

Prohibitions. Dutiable articles in letter packages; also perishable biological materials.

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.

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cles of metal, or heavy goods, they must be packed in stout metal boxes or in wooden cases constructed of lumber at least a half-inch thick or plywood of at least three plies.

Prohibitions. Any matter advocating or urging treason or insurrection. ST. HELENA

Postal Union Mail

Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the 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, 75 cents. Maximum indemrity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 26 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter.

Special delivery. No service.

Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter.

Parcel Post

Weight limit. 11 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, $1.91; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 77 cents.

Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Indemnity. No provision.

SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON

Postal Union Mail

Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the 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, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 26 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter.

Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions.

Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter.

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. Perishable biological materials. 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; each additional pound or fraction, 30 cents. (See Chart 4, Table I.)

Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.09; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 22 cents.

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Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Indemnity. No provision.

SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS

Postal Union Mail

Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the 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, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 26 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. No service. Money orders. No service.

Prohibitions. Same as for Australia.

Parcel Post

Weight limit. 11 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, $1.97; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 88 cents.

Lbs. Oz. Rate Lbs. Oz. Rate

Indemnity. No provision.
Prohibitions and import restrictions.
Same as for Australia.

SAUDI ARABIA (KINGDOM OF)
Postal Union Mail

Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the 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, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 26 cents to return by air. Restricted delivery permitted. See Part 242 of this chapter.

Special delivery. No service.
Money orders. No service.

Prohibitions. Dutiable articles in letter packages; also perishable biological materials.

Articles prohibited as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail.

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For rates over 5 pounds, charge $17.60 for each even 5 pounds, plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and ounces.

Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees.

For rates over 5 pounds, charge $12.60 for each even 5 pounds, plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and ounces.

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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. Chart 3, Table VII.)

For rates over 5 pounds, charge $9.40 for each even 5 pounds, plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and ounces.

Special handling Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Idemnity. No provision.

Observations. Parcel post service extends to the following offices only:

Bakel.
Bambay.
Bignona.
Birkelane.
Cascas.
Coki.
Dagana.
Dahra.
Dakar.

Diouloulou.

Diourbel.

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Fatick.

Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 26 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions.

Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter.

Prohibitions and import restrictions. Perishable biological materials.

Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail.

Parcel Post

Weight limit. 44 pounds.

Dimensions. Length, 31⁄2 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet.

Foundiougne.

Gorée.

Gossas.

Guéoul.

Guinguinéo.
Joal.
Kaffrine.
Kanel.
Kaolack.
Kébémer.

Kédougou.
Kelle.

Khombole.
Kidira.

Kolda.

Koungheul.
Linguère.
Louga.

Marsassoum.

Matam.

M'Baké.

M'Bour.

N'Dande.

N'Doulo.

Pire. Podor.

Richard-Toll.
Rufisque.

Saint-Louis.

Sakal.
Saldé.

Sébikotane
Sédhiou.
Sokone.

Tambacounda.

Thiès.

Thilogne.
Tiaroye.

Tivaouane.

Vélingara.

Ziguinchor.

The postal authorities of Senegal collect domestic postage from the address

ees.

Prohibitions. Daggers, sword-c a nes, blackjacks, and other concealable

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