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International Post Regulations Customs forms All customs forms include the necessary declaration regarding prohibited or dangerous goods. Merchandise in excess of $2,000 requires an Export Declaration Number (EDN) from Customs. Country restrictions For specific country restrictions, see individual entries inside.

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Article

Delivery Each country’s entry shows the usual delivery times for small letters sent to and from metropolitan areas of major cities. Whilst every endeavour is made by Australia Post to meet usual delivery times, all times are indicative only and delays outside our control do occur. Articles containing merchandise and articles sent to or from nonmetropolitan areas are subject to longer delivery times. Customs Form and Lodgment Requirements

Letters* • L etters, uninsured, containing written correspondence or documents only

No customs documentation required. May be lodged in a Street Posting Box

• Letters, uninsured, containing items valued at no more than $500

CN22 – Green Form (8832667). Must be lodged over the counter.

• Letters, uninsured, containing items valued at over $500

CP72 – Blue Form (8832659). Must be lodged over the counter.

• Letters, insured

CP74 – Red Form (8832661). Must be lodged over the counter.

Registered Post International Express Post International - Letters

Sender’s declaration on the envelope. May be lodged in a Street Posting Box

Express Courier International** • All Express Courier International pre-paid products

Express Courier International (8832731). May be lodged in a Gold Posting Box or over the counter

All Express Courier International non-pre-paid products

Express Courier International (8832731). Must be lodged over the counter.

Express Post International – Parcels** Express Post International (8839431) May be lodged in a Gold Street Posting Box or over the counter.

• All Express Post International – Parcels non-pre-paid products

Express Post International (8839431). Must be lodged over the counter.

Amendment 07/1

• All Express Post International – Parcels pre-paid products

Air Mail Parcels** CN22 – Green Form (8832667). Must be lodged over the counter.

• A ir Mail Parcels, uninsured, weighing more than 2kg, contents value more than $500

CP72 – Blue Form (8832659). Must be lodged over the counter.

• Air Mail Parcels, insured

CP74 – Red Form (8832661). Must be lodged over the counter.

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• A ir Mail Parcels, uninsured, weighing no more than 2kg or with contents value no more than $500

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• Print Post Direct Bag (Mbag) CN22 – Green Form (8832667). Must be lodged over the counter

• Contents value over $500

CP72 – Blue Form (8832659). Must be lodged over the counter.

* Letters are defined as weighing no more than 500g, with dimensions up to 36 x 26 x 2 cm ** Commercial Invoice may also be required for Parcels, Express Courier International and Express Post International - Parcels articles. Export Clearance Number is required for articles valued at over $2,000.

Amendment 07/1 September 2007 8838525

• Contents value up to $500

ABN 28 864 970 579

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Australia Post Headquarters GPO Box 1777 MELBOURNE VIC 3001

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Amendment 2007/1Φ Authorised by P Morrison, Group Manager, International Post, Australian Postal Cor poration Purpose The International Post Guide contains information regarding the availability, specific conditions and limitations to International Post services. The International Post Guide is revised and published periodically. Terms and conditions of service Under the Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989, the Board of the Australian Postal Corporation determines the terms and conditions that apply to postal services. Terms and conditions are contained in the Australia Post Terms and Conditions (APTC) and Determination of Postage Charges (Rates Determination), which are available on the Internet at http://www.auspost.com.au, select Terms & Conditions. Disclaimer Although Australia Post has made every effort to ensure accuracy of the contents of this Post Guide at the time of publication, Australia Post makes no warranty, guarantee or representation regarding the correctness, completeness, reliability, suitability or accuracy of this Post Guide. The information in this International Post Guide may be revised at any time and services may be modified, added to or withdrawn without notice. Up-to-date information from any post office. Australia Post shall not be liable to any person, whether a purchaser of this Post Guide or not, for any loss or damage of any kind whatsoever arising from any errors or omissions in this Post Guide or from reliance placed upon all or any part of the contents of this Post Guide. Instructions Please file this International Post Guide within the Post Guides cover as it contains references to other Post Guides in the series. Other current Post Guides are: § General Post Guide Amendment No. 2007/1G § Letter Post Guide Amendment No. 05/1L § Parcel Post Guide Amendment No. 2005/1P § Dangerous & Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide Amendment No. 2005/1D

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Addressing and distribution requests Change of address New Post Guide subscriptions

Copy the order form at the back page of this Post Guide and send the completed copy to: Post Guide Australia Post GPO Box 1777 MELBOURNE VIC 3001.

Additional copies of Post Guide

Or send a facsimile of the form to: (03) 9887 1033. Or email Kaye.MacNee@auspost.com.au

Editorial suggestions Is any information not clear or confusing?

Have you found a mistake such as a misspelled or incorrect word?

Do you find this Directory easy to use? Can you easily find what you need?

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We aim to make this Post Guide: ¨ easy to use ¨ easy to read ¨ accurate and complete. We welcome ideas from all Australia Post staff and customers that will help us in this aim. Send your comments, suggestions, brickbats or bouquets to: Editor Post Guide Australia Post HQ GPO Box 1777 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 or send a fax to (03) 9204 7891. or email Romain.Vula@auspost.com.au Please include references to page numbers, where appropriate. Also, let us know how to contact you, as we will acknowledge all contributions. Many thanks. Editor Post Guide.

International Post Guide

Table of Contents How to use this Post Guide.................................................................................... 4 Section 1 – International Post Definitions F1.1 – Air Mail Letters ......................................................................................................6 F1.2 – International Parcels up to 20 kg............................................................................8 F1.3 – Print Post Direct Bags International (M Bags) .......................................................9 F1.4 – Valuable items.......................................................................................................9 F1.5 – Duty-payable articles .............................................................................................9 F1.6 – Infectious and non-infectious diagnostic substances and Patient specimens .....10 F1.7 – Poste Restante....................................................................................................10 F1.8 – Usual delivery time ..............................................................................................10

Section 2 – International Post Services

F2.1 – Express Courier International ..............................................................................11 F2.2 – Express Post International - Letters ....................................................................14 F2.3 – Express Post International - Parcels ...................................................................16 F2.4 – Air Mail ................................................................................................................19 F2.5 – Registered Post International ..............................................................................20 F2.6 – Sea Mail Parcels .................................................................................................21 F2.7 – International FaxPost ..........................................................................................22 F2.8 – International Contract Business...........................................................................24 F2.9 – International Reply Paid (IRP) .............................................................................25 F2.10 – International Reply Coupons .............................................................................27 F2.11 – International Money Orders ...............................................................................28

Section 3 – Supplementary Services

F3.1 – International Extra Cover.....................................................................................29 F3.2 – International Delivery Confirmation .....................................................................30

Section 4 – Special Services

F4.1 – Articles for the blind.............................................................................................31 F4.2 – Defence Forces mail ...........................................................................................32

Section 5 – International Post – General Provisions

F5.1 – Scope of the International Post ...........................................................................33 F5.2 – International Post and GST .................................................................................33 F5.3 – Universal Postal Union (UPU) .............................................................................33 F5.4 – Customs regulations............................................................................................34 F5.5 – Addressing ..........................................................................................................36 F5.6 – Contents and packing..........................................................................................36 F5.7 – Restrictions..........................................................................................................37 F5.8 – Prohibitions..........................................................................................................38 F5.9 – Firearms and Firearm Parts.................................................................................39 F5.10 – International Mail Security Requirements ..........................................................40 F5.11 – Redirection of International Post articles ...........................................................41 F5.12 – Withdrawal from the International Post..............................................................41 F5.13 – Undeliverable International Post articles ...........................................................42 F5.14 – Enquiries and complaints ..................................................................................42 F5.15 – International Compensation claims ...................................................................43 F5.16 – International Extra Cover claims........................................................................45 F5.17 – Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions ..............................................47

Section 6 – Destination Countries and Territories

F6.1 – How to use this Section.......................................................................................49 F6.2 – Destinations – Afghanistan to Zimbabwe ............................................................50 F6.3 – Destination cross-reference index .....................................................................291 Index ......................................................................................................................299

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How to use this Post Guide This Post Guide contains detailed reference material about the International Post service from Australia Post. To help you go directly to the right place, we show here the most common questions you ask and the quick way to find the right answers. A numeric reference, for example F1.1.1, refers to the section number in this Post Guide. A reference in italics, for example Post Charges Booklet refers to another Australia Post publication. All details of International Post charges are in the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). All details about the services available to each country are in Section 6 of this Guide. Countries are listed alphabetically. The Guide shows the availability of services and any special limitations or conditions that might apply. Before you file this Post Guide, take a little time to understand the way it structures its information. This will save time later when you need to find something in a hurry.

What articles can I send in the International Post? How big? How heavy?

Air Mail Letter F1.1 Contents of a Letter F1.1.2 Greeting Card or Postcard F1.1.3 Aerogramme F1.1.4 Parcel F1.2 Print Post Direct Bags F1.3 Valuable items F1.4 Duty-payable articles F1.5 Infectious and non-infectious diagnostic substances and Patient specimens F1.6

What services can I use?

How much does the service cost?

Can I obtain Extra Cover for the article?

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Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665)

Refer to Section 6 of this Guide for the services available to each country. For general conditions, refer to: Express Courier International Express Post International - Letters Express Post International â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Parcels Air Mail Registered Post International Sea Mail Parcels International FaxPost International Contract Business

F2.1 F2.2 F2.3 F2.4 F2.5 F2.6 F2.7 F2.8

Refer to Section 6 of this Guide for the amount of Extra Cover available to each country for each service. For general conditions, refer to: International Extra Cover F3.1

International Post Guide How long to deliver?

Can I confirm delivery?

5 Refer to Section 6 of this Guide for usual delivery times to each country. For the meaning of “usual delivery time”, refer to: Usual delivery time F1.8 Refer to Section 6 of this Guide for delivery confirmation services available to each country. For general conditions, refer to: International Delivery Confirmation F3.2

What customs forms do I use?

Customs Regulations Security Requirements

How should I address and pack the article?

Addressing Contents and packaging

What contents are restricted or prohibited?

What about special services?

What do I do about lost or damaged articles?

What if I have other queries?

F5.4 F5.10 F5.5 F5.6

Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide. Refer Section 6 of this Guide for prohibitions and restrictions to each country. For general conditions, refer to: Restrictions F5.7 Prohibitions F5.8

Articles for the blind Defence forces mail International Reply Paid International reply coupons International money orders Redirection of International Post Withdrawal from the International Post

F4.1 F4.2 F2.9 F2.10 F2.11 F5.11 F5.12

Enquiries and complaints International compensation claims International Extra Cover claims Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions

F5.14 F5.15 F5.16 F5.17

Check: · the Table of Contents on page 3 · the Index on pages 299 to 301 If you cannot find what you need: · telephone 13 13 18.

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SECTION 1 – INTERNATIONAL POST DEFINITIONS F1.1 – Air Mail Letters For international purposes, an Air Mail Letter is an oblong article with a length, a width, a thickness, and a weight. Air Mail Letters include: § a Postcard or Greeting Card – see F1.1.3 for the special conditions that apply § an Aerogramme – see F1.1.4 for the special conditions that apply. All Air Mail Letters are carried by Air Mail.

Length

Width

F1.1.1 – Air Mail Letter sizes An Air Mail Letter is an article that conforms to the limits shown below. Any article with any measurement that exceeds these limits is not an Air Mail Letter – it is an International Parcel. Dimension

Maximum

Length Width Thickness Weight

360 mm 260 mm 20 mm 500 grams

ISO recommended envelope sizes for Air Mail Letters

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) recommends the following envelope sizes: DL C6 C5 C4 B4

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110 mm × 220 mm 114 mm × 162 mm 162 mm × 229 mm 324 mm × 229 mm 353 mm × 250 mm

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F1.1.2 – Contents of a Letter (including a Registered Post Prepaid envelope) Written correspondence and documents

An Air Mail Letter that contains anything other than written correspondence or documents must have the appropriate completed customs form affixed to the front of the envelope. Written correspondence or documents do not include books or magnetic or optical recording media such as tapes, cassettes, computer discs, compact discs and so on. The option to include duty-payable items and affix a customs form is not available with Express Post International - Letters or Registered Post International. These two services are available only for written correspondence or documents. Some countries prohibit duty-payable articles or merchandise in Air Mail Letters – refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. Aerogrammes

Aerogrammes that contain insertions of written correspondence or documents attract the full Air Mail Letter post charge. Postcards and Greeting Cards

Enveloped Postcards and Greeting Cards that contain other insertions attract the full Air Mail Letter post charge. F1.1.3 – Postcard or Greeting Card A Postcard or Greeting Card is a single card containing a written or printed message. It attracts a special post charge – refer to Post Charges Booklet (8833665). An article with any measurement outside the limits shown in the table is not a Postcard or Greeting Card – it attracts either the full Air Mail Letter post charge or the International Parcel post charge. Dimension Length Width Thickness Weight

Maximum 240 mm 130 mm 5 mm 20 grams

Minimum 138 mm 88 mm – –

Enveloped cards

Senders may enclose a Postcard or Greeting Card in an envelope no larger or heavier than the maximum dimensions shown above. The envelope must contain no other insertions. The front of the envelope must contain the endorsement CARD ONLY in the top left-hand corner. An enveloped card that contains other insertions, that exceeds the maximum dimensions or weight, or that does not have the endorsement attracts the full Air Mail Letter post charge. F1.1.4 – Aerogramme An Aerogramme is a single sheet of paper suitably folded and sealed on all sides. It is sent by Air Mail to any international destination. Australia Post provides prepaid Aerogrammes at a uniform price to any destination in the world – refer to Post Charges Booklet (8833665). Subject to Australia Post approval, private manufacturers may also provide Aerogrammes. Dimension Length (folded) Width (folded) Paper density

Maximum 220 mm 110 mm 50 gsm

Minimum Refer to table below 88 mm 45 gsm

Minimum length of an Aerogramme

An Aerogramme must be distinctly oblong in shape – that is, the length must be at least 1.414 times the width with a minimum length of 138 mm. The table shows the minimum allowed folded length (in millimetres), for each possible folded width of an Aerogramme. 88 to 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 Width (mm) Minimum length 138 139 140 142 143 145 146 148 149 150 152 153 155 156

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F1.1.4 – Aerogramme – continued Privately manufactured Aerogrammes

A privately manufactured Aerogramme must conform to the dimensions above. It must also contain the following printed endorsements: § APPROVED BY AUSTRALIA POST AS AEROGRAMME NO … on the back of the folded Aerogramme § FIX CURRENT AEROGRAMME POSTAGE STAMP in a frame in the upper right-hand corner of the address side of the folded Aerogramme, unless Australia Post has approved a Postage Paid imprint. To obtain an Australia Post Approved Aerogramme Number, manufacturers should submit eight proof copies of the Aerogramme to the Australia Post Sales Manager in their State capital city. Insertions and labels

An Aerogramme must not contain any insertions. Senders may affix an address label to an Aerogramme.

F1.2 – International Parcels up to 20 kg An International Parcel is any article that is not an Air Mail Letter, including a letter that exceeds the weight or dimensions in F1.1.1. F1.2.1 – Maximum weight The maximum allowed weight of an International Parcel to most countries is 20 kg, but it can depend upon: § the destination country § the International Post service used to that country. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the maximum weight for each country. F1.2.2 – Maximum size The length of the greatest linear dimension of an International Parcel must not exceed 105 cm. The girth of an International Parcel must not exceed 140 cm. Some examples of how to measure the length and girth follow. Cylinders

Length

If the parcel is a long cylinder, its axis (length) must not exceed 105 cm and its circumference (girth) must not exceed 140 cm.

Girth

Boxes

If the parcel is box-shaped, then its length (its longest dimension) must not exceed 105 cm. The girth is achieved by measuring around all the other dimensions and must not exceed 140 cm. Eg. a parcel measuring – 50cm long, 30cm high & 40cm wide (0.3m)+(0.3m)+(0.4m)+(0.4m) = Girth 140cm (1.4m) Irregular shapes

If the parcel is irregular in shape, its length is the distance between the two furthest-apart points on the surface of the article and must not exceed 105 cm. The girth, measured around the 'fattest' part of the article at right angles to its length, must not exceed 140 cm.

Length Girth

Length

Girth

F1.2.3 – Minimum size The girth of a parcel must be at least 16 cm. For example, a broom handle or a pencil-shaped parcel is not acceptable. If the parcel is box-shaped, both its length and its width must be at least 5 cm.

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F1.3 – Print Post Direct Bags International Customers using the Print Post Direct Bag International service may obtain bags (M bags) from the Australia Post office of lodgement. Each bag can contain only a consignment of printed papers (including books, magazines and other publications) to a single addressee at a single international address. Print Post Direct Bags use the Sea Mail service for Parcel Zones C and D, and the Air Mail service for all other zones. Post charges are assessed on the total weight of the bag and its contents – refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). F1.3.1 – Weight The maximum allowed weight of each bag and contents is 16 kg. The minimum allowed weight of each bag and contents is 5 kg. F1.3.2 – Address labels Each bag must have a sturdy label attached to its neck that contains full consignment address details. The label must be at least 90 mm × 140 mm. Customers must attach all customs documentation to the label. Each packet of printed papers inside the bag must also bear the consignment address.

F1.4 – Valuable items Senders must obtain Extra Cover for all valuable items. Some countries do not accept valuable items. Some countries do not accept valuable items in Express Courier International or Express Post International - Parcels, even if they have Extra Cover. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. Valuable items include: § travellers' cheques § securities of any kind payable to bearer § platinum, gold or silver – whether manufactured or not § jewels § precious stones – which means all valuable natural mineral stone, silica or substances extracted from the ground, whether in their natural state, or refined, processed, set or treated, and includes semi-precious stones and any other natural or synthetic mineral, stone, silica or substance whether in a natural state, cut or uncut, refined, processed, set or treated § other articles of high intrinsic value. F1.4.1 – Prohibition of bullion, bank notes and coins Australia Post prohibits bullion, bank notes and coins in all international postal articles – this includes all Australian notes of whatever issue or denomination, the bank notes or currency notes of any other country and coins in either Australian or foreign currency and includes coins made from precious metals whether or not such coins have a denomination. This prohibition applies even if the destination country accepts valuables. F1.4.2 – Limitations by country Each country either prohibits valuable items or accepts them only in articles with Extra Cover. Some countries distinguish between valuable items in Air Mail Letters and in parcels. Some countries prohibit valuable items in the Express Courier International and Express Post International – Parcels service. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for specific conditions and limitations. Refer to Section 3.1 of this Post Guide for specific Extra Cover information.

F1.5 – Duty-payable articles Some countries prohibit Air Mail Letters containing items on which customs duty is payable. Some countries prohibit articles in the Express Courier International or Express Post International – Parcels on which customs duty is payable. Most countries accept International Parcels subject to the payment of the appropriate customs duty. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for specific conditions and limitations.

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F1.6 – Infectious and Non-infectious Diagnostic substances and Patient specimens Dangerous and Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide (8833729), Section D10.3, defines infectious substances and non-infectious substances. F1.6.1 – Prohibition of infectious substances Australia Post prohibits both Category A and B infectious substances in the International Post. F1.6.2 – Limitations on non-infectious Diagnostic substances and Patient specimens Australia Post accepts non-infectious Diagnostic substances and Patient specimens in the International Post only if the packaging, labelling, marking and documentation of the article comply with the requirements of Dangerous and Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide (8833729), Section D10.3.15. The following limitations also apply. Maximum weight

An article containing a non-infectious substance must not exceed 2 kg. Limitations on sender and addressee

Both the sender and the addressee of a non-infectious Diagnostic substance and a Patient specimen must be a recognised laboratory. Limitations on service

The sender of a non-infectious Diagnostic substance and a Patient specimen must use the Air Mail service. Senders cannot use the Sea Mail, Express Post International – Parcels or Express Courier International services. Limitations by destination

Some countries do not accept non-infectious Diagnostic substances and Patient specimens. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide.

F1.7 – Poste Restante Senders of mail to visitors to some countries can address the mail in the care of a post office. The addressee may collect the article from the post office counter on production of appropriate identification. The international term for this facility is Poste Restante. Before sending Poste Restante mail, senders should check with the addressee that the Poste Restante facility is available at the addressed post office. Some countries do not accept Express Post International – Parcels or Express Courier International articles addressed Poste Restante. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide or contact the ECI callcentre on 1800 007 678.

F1.8 – Usual delivery time Section 6 of this Post Guide shows the usual delivery time for a letter containing documents only sent by each available service to each destination country. This is a guide only. The usual delivery time is the estimated time in business days from lodgement of a standard letter in an Australian metropolitan area to its delivery in a metropolitan area of a destination country. Times may be longer for merchandise, large letters, parcels and articles sent from or to non-metropolitan areas. Sea Mail Parcels

The usual delivery time is 2-3 months. Refer to section 2.6 of this Post Guide.

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SECTION 2 – INTERNATIONAL POST SERVICES F2.1 – Express Courier International Express Courier International (ECI) is the premium door-to-door international courier service for letters, documents and merchandise. ECI prepaid envelopes, satchels and boxes are available from Australia Post outlets. ECI serves more than 190 countries. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the countries served, the specific conditions and limitations, and the usual delivery times, or contact the ECI national call-centre on 1800 007 678 F2.1.1 – Maximum weight To most countries, the maximum weight of an ECI article is 20 kg. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the specific maximum weight for each country. F2.1.2 – Categories of Express Courier International articles ECI articles are in two categories, which have different post charges -Documents and Merchandise. For further information refer to Post Charges Booklet (8833665). 1. Documents

Documents include personal or business correspondence, papers and forms. Senders should endorse the ECI Airway Bill (8832731) DOCUMENTS/BUSINESS PAPERS ONLY. Documents do not include: § personal photographs § calendars or diaries § books or booklets. Such items are non-documents/merchandise, and senders must declare them as such. 2. Non-documents / Merchandise

Senders must declare all non-document items as merchandise, and fully complete all details on the declaration. Merchandise not "for sale"

If the merchandise is not "for sale" in the destination country, senders must complete the ECI Airway Bill (8832731). Merchandise "for sale"

If the merchandise is "for sale" in the destination country, senders must complete the ECI Airway Bill (8832731) and include a commercial invoice in triplicate on the sender's company letterhead. The invoice should be typed. F2.1.3 – Additional documentation The sender is responsible for finding out if the destination country requires any additional documentation attached to or enclosed in an ECI article. Destination countries may return as undeliverable any articles with inaccurate or incomplete documentation. Customers sending goods of $2,000 or more in value must obtain an Export Declaration Number from Customs before sending the goods. Refer to F5.4.2 for more details. F2.1.4 – Lodgement Senders may lodge ECI articles: § at any office of Australia Post. § by courier pick-up in metropolitan areas for a small extra charge – call 1 8 0 0 0 0 7 6 7 8 . § Prepaid ECI articles in any GOLD street posting box or by the above methods. § Non prepaid articles must be lodged either over the counter, by courier collection or at a Business Centre.

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F2.1.5 – Despatch and delivery All ECI articles receive: § premium streaming and handling in Australia for connection with priority international airline flights § fully scanned tracking in most developed countries § courier or express postal delivery in the destination country § signature recorded on delivery. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the destinations served in each country and anticipated delivery times. F2.1.6 – Extra Cover with Express Courier International articles International Extra Cover up to $5,000 is available on all ECI items to all ECI destinations. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665) for the prescribed fee. Senders must comply with the International Extra Cover conditions at F3.1 – International Extra Cover. F2.1.7 – Addressing Post Codes and Telephone numbers

Senders must, if possible, show the Post Code and telephone or fax number in both the sender's and the addressee's address details in legible English. This allows the destination authority that delivers ECI items to: § quickly contact the sender in case of incomplete documentation § contact the addressee to arrange delivery if the first delivery attempt fails. Post office boxes and for collection at a post office

Senders should address ECI articles to a street address. Use a post office box or Poste Restante only if a street delivery address is unavailable. In many countries, the destination authority that delivers ECI items notifies the addressee by mail of the arrival of an article addressed to a post office box. Some countries do not accept ECI articles addressed to a post office box or Poste Restante – refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide or contact the ECI national call-centre on 1800 007 678. F2.1.8 – Packaging Prepaid and contract ECI packaging is available in nine sizes, see the information below on dimensions and weight restrictions (for prepaid packaging only). Contract Packaging does not have specific weight steps, however it cannot exceed 20kg:

39 x 29 cm 36.7 x 26 x 3.8cm

Satchel

500g 1kg 2kg 3kg

35.5 x 23.5cm 39 x 28.5cm 40.5 x 34cm 49 x 38cm

Box

5kg 10kg 20kg

44 x 14.5 x 31cm 41 x 26.5 x 30cm 50 x 35 x 44cm

Envelope

§ §

Dimensions

Maximum Weight 500g 1kg

Product

Poster tubes, DVD boxes and Wine packaging is available for contract customers only. Customers can wrap and pack, if preferred. Some countries (including USA) have restrictions on the size of ECI articles. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide.

For ECI prices refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665).

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F2.1.9 โ ECI prohibitions In addition to the items prohibited by the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide (8833729), the following items cannot be sent via the Express Courier International service: ยง ยง ยง ยง ยง ยง ยง ยง ยง

ยง

Animals ยง Currency ยง Narcotics (illegal) Antiques ยง Firearms, weapons, ยง Negotiable instruments in Asbestos ammunition (or parts bearer form Bees, leeches, silkworms or thereof) ยง Perfumery products any other animals or living ยง Furs ยง Perishable items organisms ยง Hazardous or combustible ยง Pornography Biological substances โ materials (as defined in ยง Precious metals and stones infectious or non-infectious IATA regulations) ยง Watches valued in excess of Bullion ยง Human remains (including A$150 Counterfeit or pirated goods human ashes) or material ยง Ivory Coins ยง Jewellery Precious Stones which means all valuable natural mineral stone, silica or substances extracted from the ground, whether in their natural state, or refined, processed, set or treated, and includes semi-precious stones and any other natural or synthetic mineral, stone, silica or substance whether in a natural state, cut or uncut, refined, processed, set or treated. Property, the carriage of which is prohibited by any law, regulation or statute of any federal, state or local government of any country to or through which the shipment may be carried.

Some countries prohibit valuable items (see F1.4) in the ECI service. Most countries have specific additional prohibitions. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. For further information on this service, contact the Express Courier International national call-centre on 1800 007 678.

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F2.2 – Express Post International – Letters Express Post International - Letters (EPI – Letters) is a simple, reliable and cost-effective service for the priority despatch of correspondence and documents. F2.2.1 – The Express Post International - Letters guarantee EPI – Letters service guarantees (subject to availability of flights) next-business-day air despatch for correctly addressed and lodged envelopes from the postcode areas shown to the most popular destinations. Section 6 of the Guide shows whether the guarantee applies to a particular country and also shows the usual delivery time for countries where the guarantee does not apply. State NSW

City or district Sydney Gosford Newcastle Tweed Heads/Murwillumbah Wollongong

Postcodes 2000–2249; 2555–2574; 2740–2786 2250–2263 2280–2300; 2302–2310 2484–2490 2500–2530

ACT

Canberra

2600–2639; 2900–2920

Victoria

Melbourne Geelong La Trobe Valley

3000–3210 3211–3220 3825; 3840–3844

Queensland

Brisbane Gold Coast Booval/Ipswich Strathpine/Caboolture Sunshine Coast Maryborough City Hervey Bay City

4000–4209 4210–4299 4300–4305 4500–4510; 4520 4550–4601 4650 4655

South Australia

Adelaide

5000–5199, 5942, 5950

Western Australia

Perth

6000–6205

Tasmania

Hobart Northern Tasmania

7000–7019; 7050–7053; 7055 7248–7325

F2.2.2– Express Post International – Letters prepaid envelopes This service is available only if you use EPI – Letters prepaid envelopes. The price of each envelope includes the postage to any overseas destination. The table shows the available EPI – Letters envelopes. Envelope

Dimensions 162 mm × 229 mm

Maximum Weight 500 grams

Maximum Thickness 20 mm

C5 B4

353 mm × 250 mm

500 grams

20 mm

Unit of sale Single envelope or Pack of 10 Single envelope or Pack of 10

Prices depend on the quantity purchased. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665).. F2.2.3 – Insertions Refer to F1.1.2 – Contents of a Letter. No item requiring a customs declaration may be included. F2.2.4 – Documentation Senders must sign the declaration on the envelope. No other documentation is required.

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F2.2.5 – Lodgement methods and times With EPI – Letters, there are no stamps to buy or forms to fill out. § purchase your EPI - Letters envelope § complete the address on the front of the envelope and the sender’s details on the back § sign the declaration on the envelope § remove and retain the SENDER TO KEEP lift-and-peel tab from the front of the envelope § lodge in a gold street post-box or over the counter at an office of Australia Post. Lodgement times – Express Post gold street post-boxes

Post your EPI - Letters envelope in an Express Post gold street post-box by 6 pm on any business day. The following places have earlier times (ask your local post office for details): § Perth (outside the CBD) § Queensland provincial centres § some New South Wales provincial centres. Lodgement times – over the counter

Lodge your EPI - Letters envelope over the counter at any office of Australia Post by the advertised Express Post post-by time. At most large offices in metropolitan areas, this is 5 pm. For further information on this service, contact the Express Post International national call-centre on 1800 007 678

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F2.3 – Express Post International – Parcels Express Post International- Parcels (EPI – Parcels) is a simple, reliable and cost-effective service for the priority despatch of documents and merchandise. F2.3.1– Express Post International – Parcels prepaid satchels and boxes The price of each satchel and box includes the postage to any overseas destination. The table below shows the available EPI - Parcels satchels and boxes. Product

Dimensions

EPI 2kg satchel

40.5 x 34cm

Maximum Weight 2kg

Unit of sale

EPI 3kg satchel

49 x 38cm

3kg

EPI 5kg box

44 x 14.5 x 31cm

5kg

Single satchel or Pack of 5 Single satchel or Pack of 5 Single box or Pack of 5

EPI 10kg box

41 x 26.5 x 30cm

10kg

Single box or Pack of 5

EPI 20kg box

50 x 35 x 44cm

20kg

Single box or Pack of 5

Customers can wrap and pack, if preferred. Some countries (including USA) have restrictions on the size of EPI - Parcels. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. Prices depend on the quantity purchased. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). F2.3.2 – Documentation Senders must sign the EPI Airway bill (8839431) for both prepaid and non prepaid items. Express Post International serves more than 190 countries. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the countries served, the specific conditions and limitations, and the usual delivery times, or contact the EPI national call-centre on 1800 007 678 F2.3.3 – Maximum weight To most countries, the maximum weight of an EPI - Parcel is 20 kg. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the specific maximum weight for each country. F2.3.4 – Categories of Express Post International - Parcels EPI - Parcels are in two categories, Documents and Merchandise – for further information refer to Post Charges Booklet (8833665). 1. Documents

Documents include personal or business correspondence, papers and forms. Senders should endorse the EPI Airway Bill (8839431) DOCUMENTS/BUSINESS PAPERS ONLY. Documents do not include: § personal photographs § calendars or diaries § books or booklets. Such items are non-documents/merchandise, and senders must declare them as such. 2. Non-documents / Merchandise

Senders must declare all non-document items as merchandise, and fully complete all details on the declaration. Merchandise not "for sale"

If the merchandise is not "for sale" in the destination country, senders must complete the EPI Airway Bill (8839431).

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Merchandise "for sale" If the merchandise is "for sale" in the destination country, senders must complete the EPI Airway Bill (8839431) and include a commercial invoice in triplicate on the sender's company letterhead. The invoice should be typed. F2.3.5 – Additional documentation The sender is responsible for finding out if the destination country requires any additional documentation attached to or enclosed in an EPI - Parcel. Destination countries may return as undeliverable any articles with inaccurate or incomplete documentation. Customers sending goods of $2,000 or more in value must obtain an Export Declaration Number from Customs before sending the goods. Refer to F5.4.2 for more details. F2.3.6 – Lodgement Senders may lodge EPI - Parcels: § at any office of Australia Post. § Prepaid EPI - Parcels in any GOLD street posting box or by the above methods. § Non prepaid articles must be lodged over the counter or at a Business Centre. § F2.3.7 – Despatch and delivery All EPI - Parcels receive: § handling in Australia for connection with priority international airline flights § basic tracking for delivery scans in most developed countries § signature recorded on delivery. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the destinations served in each country and anticipated delivery times. F2.3.8 – Extra Cover with Express Post International - Parcels International Extra Cover up to $5,000 is available on all EPI - Parcels to all Express Post International destinations. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665) for the prescribed fee. Senders must comply with the International Extra Cover conditions at F3.1 – International Extra Cover. F2.3.9 – Addressing Post Codes and Telephone numbers

Senders must, if possible, show the Post Code and telephone or fax number in both the sender's and the addressee's address details in legible English. This allows the destination authority that delivers EPI - Parcels to: § quickly contact the sender in case of incomplete documentation § contact the addressee to arrange delivery if the first delivery attempt fails. Post office boxes and for collection at a post office

Senders should address EPI - Parcels to a street address. Use a post office box or Poste Restante only if a street delivery address is unavailable. In many countries, the destination authority that delivers EPI - Parcels notifies the addressee by mail of the arrival of an article addressed to a post office box. Some countries do not accept EPI - Parcels addressed to a post office box or Poste Restante – refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide or contact the EPI national call-centre on 1800 007 678. For EPI - Parcels prices refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665).

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F2.3.10 –Express Post International - Parcels prohibitions In addition to the items prohibited by the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, the following items cannot be sent via the EPI - Parcels ser vice: § § § § § § §

Animals Asbestos Bees, leeches, silkworms or any other animals or living organisms Biological substances – infectious or non-infectious Bullion Counterfeit or pirated goods or material Coins

§ § § § § § §

Currency Firearms, weapons, ammunition (or parts thereof) Furs Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA regulations) Human remains (including human ashes) Ivory Jewellery

§ § § § § § §

Narcotics (illegal) Negotiable instruments in bearer form Perfumery products Perishable items Pornography Precious metals and stones Watches valued in excess of A$150

Precious Stones which means all valuable natural mineral stone, silica or substances extracted from the ground, whether in their natural state, or refined, processed, set or treated, and includes semi-precious stones and any other natural or synthetic mineral, stone, silica or substance whether in a natural state, cut or uncut, refined, processed, set or treated. § Property, the carriage of which is prohibited by any law, regulation or statute of any federal, state or local government of any country to or through which the shipment may be carried. Some countries prohibit valuable items (see F1.4) in the Express Post International service. Most countries have specific additional prohibitions. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. For any additional questions regarding the EPI – Parcels service – contact the EPI national callcentre on 1800 007 678. F2.3.11 – Supplementary services The International Extra Cover service is generally available with EPI - Parcels. Senders must comply with the International Extra Cover conditions – see F3.1. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the availability and any limitations to specific countries. This service attracts additional fees. For further information on this service, contact the Express Post International national call-centre on 1800 007 678.

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F2.4 – Air Mail Air Mail is the standard service for letters and parcels to almost any address in the world. F2.4.1 – Availability Air Mail is available for: § Aerogrammes § Postcards and Greeting Cards § Air Mail Letters § Parcels. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the countries served and the usual delivery times for Air Mail Letters. F2.4.2 –Maximum weight of Parcels To most countries, the maximum weight of an Air Mail article is 20 kg. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the specific maximum weight for each country. F2.4.3 – Documentation No documentation is necessary for Air Mail Letters that contain only written correspondence or documents. Standard customs documentation is required for: § Air Mail Letters containing items other than written correspondence or documents § Parcels. The sender is responsible for finding out if the destination country requires any additional documentation attached to or enclosed in an Air Mail article. Destination countries may return as undeliverable any article with inaccurate or incomplete documentation. Some countries do not permit duty-payable articles in Air Mail Letters. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. All documentation is included in the weight of the article when assessing post charges. F2.4.4 – Lodgement Senders may lodge Air Mail articles at any office of Australia Post. For a list of articles which may be lodged in a street posting box, refer to F5.10.1. F2.4.5 – Supplementary services The International Extra Cover service is generally available with Air Mail. Senders must comply with the International Extra Cover conditions – see F3.1. In most countries, International Delivery Confirmation is available for parcels and for letters with Extra Cover – see F3.2. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the availability and any limitations to specific countries. These services attract additional fees. F2.4.6 – Labels Senders should affix an Air Mail label (or print the words AIR MAIL/PAR AVION) in the upper left-hand corner of the address side of the article. Labels are freely available from any post office. Air Mail envelopes with coloured bars at the edges may be used only for the Air Mail service. F2.4.7 – Prepaid envelopes Prepaid Air Mail Letter envelopes are available in three sizes. Envelope

Dimensions

Maximum Weight 50 grams

DL C5

110 mm × 220 mm Plain or window-face 162 mm × 229 mm 125 grams

324 mm × 229 mm

250 grams

Maximum Thickness 5 mm 20 mm 20 mm

Unit of sale Single envelope Pack of 10 Single envelope Pack of 10 Single envelope Pack of 10

Prices depend on the quantity purchased. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). For further information on this service, contact the Australia Post call-centre on 13 13 18.

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F2.5 – Registered Post International Registered Post International is an additional security service for letters and documents up to 500 g only, to almost any address in the world. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the countries served. F2.5.1 – What the service offers Registered Post International offers: § a single price to the world including envelope, postage and registration § a unique identification number for each article § proof of posting when lodged at the counter of an Australia Post office § a signed record of delivery in most countries. F2.5.2 – Prepaid envelopes Senders must use the special Registered Post International prepaid envelopes, available in two sizes: Envelope

Dimensions

DLE

130 mm × 240 mm To enclose a DL envelope 353 mm × 250 mm

Maximum Weight 500 grams

Maximum Thickness 5 mm

Unit of sale

500 grams

20 mm

Single envelope

Australia Post does not accept a Registered Post International envelope if: § the envelope is not in sound condition § the envelope is not securely sealed § the envelope bears the appearance of having been opened and resealed § the address is written in pencil or any erasable medium § the addressee is a set of initials, an acronym or a codename unless the address also contains a 'care of' named addressee. F2.5.3 – Insertions No non-letter or non-document insertions of any kind are allowed. F2.5.4 – Documentation Senders must complete the declaration on the envelope. No other documentation is required. F2.5.5 – Lodgement Senders may lodge Registered Post International envelopes: § at any office of Australia Post § in a street post-box, if proof of posting is not required. F2.5.6 – Proof of posting Senders who require proof of posting must lodge a Registered Post International article at an office of Australia Post. They receive a postmarked receipt. F2.5.7 – Proof of delivery In most countries, the person accepting delivery signs for the article. The delivery office retains the record for 6 months. In some countries, the office records the delivery but obtains no signature. F2.5.8 – Supplementary services The International Delivery Confirmation service is available with Registered Post International for an additional fee – refer to F3.2 – International Deliver y Confirmation. The International Extra Cover service is not available. F2.5.9 – Compensation The maximum compensation payable under Australia Post Terms and Conditions for a Registered Post International article is $100. Refer to F5.15 – International Compensation claims. For further information on this service, contact the Australia Post call-centre on 13 13 18.

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F2.6 – Sea Mail Parcels Sea Mail Parcels offers substantial cost savings for low-priority parcels. It offers the greatest cost savings for heavy parcels. F2.6.1 – Availability Sea Mail Parcels is available only to countries in Parcel Zones C and D. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the countries served. Standard delivery times are 2 -3 months. F2.6.2 – Maximum weight of Parcels To most countries, the maximum weight of a Sea Mail Parcel is 20 kg. Check Section 6 of this Post Guide for the specific maximum weight for each country. F2.6.3 – Documentation Standard customs documentation is required. The sender is responsible for finding out if the destination country requires any additional documentation attached to or enclosed in a Sea Mail Parcel. Destination countries may return as undeliverable any articles with inaccurate or incomplete documentation. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. All documentation is included in the weight of the article when assessing post charges. F2.6.4 – Lodgement Senders may lodge a Sea Mail Parcel at any office of Australia Post. For a list of services which may be lodged in a street posting box, refer to F5.10.1. F2.6.5 – Supplementary services The International Extra Cover service is generally available with Sea Mail Parcels. Senders must comply with the International Extra Cover conditions – see F3.1. In most countries, International Delivery Confirmation is available for parcels with or without Extra Cover– see F3.2. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the availability and any limitations to specific countries. These services attract additional fees. F2.6.6 – Labels Senders should affix a Sea Mail label (or print the words SEA MAIL) in the upper left-hand corner of the address side of the parcel. Labels are freely available from any post office. For further information on this service, contact the Australia Post call-centre on 13 13 18.

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F2.7 – International FaxPost International FaxPost is the international public access service for the transmission and delivery of document facsimiles to more than 40 countries. F2.7.1 – International FaxPost definitions PSTN

PSTN is the Public Switched Telecommunications Network that provides access to: § Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) and local calls within Australia § International Direct Dialling (IDD) for direct connection to international telephone numbers. CCITT Group 3

CCITT Group 3 is the international standard for fax machines used by International FaxPost Fax Centre

A Fax Centre is an office of Australia Post or an overseas postal administration equipped with a facsimile machine and connected to the International Direct Dialling (IDD) facility. Original document

An original document is a document accepted at a Post Office for facsimile transmission. Facsimile document

A facsimile document is the reproduced copy of an original document after facsimile transmission. F2.7.2 – Scope of International FaxPost International FaxPost is available for document transmission only via PSTN. It is not available for document transmission to: § any country that is not connected to the IDD network – refer to the White Pages telephone directory § any mobile telephone served by either an Australian-based or an overseas-based network § any satellite telecommunications network – such as INMARSAT, which provides telephone connection to ships at sea. F2.7.3 – Maximum document size International FaxPost transmits documents up to B4 size – 250 mm × 353 mm. F2.7.4 – Original document quality The original document: § must have a margin on all sides of at least 10 mm § if a multi-page document, should have pages sequentially numbered § must be capable of satisfactory reproduction – for example, white paper containing bold black type or graphics, or handwriting and drawings in black ink. Some colours (particularly some shades of blue) do not reproduce well. If Fax Centre staff have doubts about the reproductive quality of a document, they should endorse the transmittal sheet TRANSMITTED AT SENDER'S RISK, and ask the sender to sign the endorsement. F2.7.5 – Document contents Fax Centre staff may refuse a document for transmission if it contains material that a reasonable person could regard as offensive or defamatory or as material that could be used to menace or harass another person. F2.7.6 – Over-the-counter Lodgement Senders can lodge an original document over the counter at any Post Office. They must accept the terms and conditions by completing a transmittal sheet, which the Post Office transmits with the document.

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F2.7.7 – Transmission options A Fax Centre may transmit an original document: § to an overseas Fax Centre for onward delivery to the addressee – refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for those countries that operate Fax Centres § to a private CCITT Group 3 fax machine located in any country connected to the IDD network. Transmissions to private fax machines

Australia Post reserves the right to refuse or discontinue further transmission attempts to a private fax machine if: § the destination facsimile machine is not accessible via the PSTN § contact with the nominated number is not established after three dialling attempts § connection to the nominated number cannot be maintained for long enough to transmit the complete document § the destination fax machine does not meet CCITT Group 3 standards. F2.7.8 – Delivery options The sender must nominate the method of delivery on the transmittal sheet at the time of lodging the document. The delivery options for a facsimile document depend on the delivery methods offered by the overseas postal service. These generally include: § over the counter to a recipient who provides suitable identification – if the transmittal sheet includes a telephone number, the overseas Fax Centre usually notifies the recipient of the document's arrival § by post § by special messenger or whatever express delivery service is available at the destination § by onward transmission to a private fax machine. F2.7.9 – Payment options The sender pays for the FaxPost service when the Fax Centre accepts the document: § in cash, or § by a debit to an approved credit card, debit card, or Australia Post charge account. Australia Post staff may refuse to offer the International FaxPost service if the customer offers to pay on credit terms and staff believe that Australia Post may not receive subsequent payment. F2.7.10 – Return of original document The sender may request the return of the original document: § by collection from the Fax Centre, or § by ordinary post, free of charge. If the sender makes no request for the return of the original document, the Fax Centre destroys the document after two months. F2.7.11 – Liability of Australia Post In relation to the International FaxPost service, subject to the provisions of the Australia Post Terms and Conditions, Australia Post is not liable for: § any defamation or infringement of copyright § any loss or damage of any kind (including but not limited to direct and consequential loss) resulting from any act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, by or on behalf of Australia Post.

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F2.8 – International Contract Business International Contract Business offers a flexible range of services to business customers dealing with overseas countries. F2.8.1 – Key services The major services of International Contract Business are: § Express Courier International § Express Post International – Letters and Parcels § Air Mail. F2.8.2 – Supplementary services Australia Post can tailor International Contract Business to the particular needs of individual businesses to provide pick-up, processing with minimal paperwork and reduced costs. These services can result in enhanced delivery times. F2.8.3 –International Contract Business agreements Businesses can qualify for a business agreement when they regularly send their international despatches through Australia Post. International Contract Business services and prices are flexible. Australia Post can tailor agreements to suit most business needs. F2.8.4 – Who to call For further information, call an Australia Post consultant on 13 11 18.

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F2.9 – International Reply Paid (IRP) International Reply Paid (IRP) is available only to permit holders. It stimulates response to international mailings by allowing recipients to return a postcard or Air Mail Letter free of post charges in their own country. The permit holder pays the postage in Australia on receiving the response. F2.9.1 – Countries served IRP is available world-wide. F2.9.2 – Basis of IRP charges The charge for the IRP service has two components: § a one-off IRP permit application fee § a delivery charge for each IRP article. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665) for the current scale of charges. F2.9.3 – Applications for an IRP permit Australia Post State Sales Departments hold copies of the IRP Permit Application. Each permit is valid for only a single name and Australian address. Each permit has a unique permit number that must appear on each IRP article. F2.9.4 – Validity of an IRP permit Each IRP permit is valid for the delivery of IRP articles to the permit holder until cancelled. Cancellation by the permit holder

A permit holder may cancel an IRP permit by giving one month's written notice to Australia Post. Cancellation by Australia Post

Australia Post may cancel an IRP permit by giving seven day's written notice to the permit holder if the permit holder: § is in breach of the IRP permit conditions § becomes or is in jeopardy of becoming insolvent § being a company, passes a resolution or a court makes an order that the company shall be wound up or if a receiver or manager on behalf of a creditor shall be appointed or if circumstances shall arise which entitles a court or creditor to appoint a receiver or manager. Transfer of an IRP permit

Permit holders may transfer an IRP permit to another person or organisation only with the prior written approval of Australia Post. F2.9.5 – IRP article specification Permit holders provide their own IRP postal stationery, which must conform to the following design specifications. Size and weight of an IRP article

An IRP article may be a postcard or an Air Mail Letter envelope, subject to the special dimensions shown in the table. Dimension Length Width Thickness Weight

Maximum 235 mm ± 2 mm 120 mm ± 2 mm 5 mm 50 grams

Minimum 138 mm 88 mm 250 µm ± 20 µm (Postcards) –

Colour of stock

Australia Post recommends white stock for postcards and envelopes, but light tints or half-tones are satisfactory. Refer to the Letter Post Guide – L9.1.5 – Envelope colour – for acceptable colour tones from the Pantone Matching System. Colour of printing

All printed matter on the postcard or envelope must be a dark colour. Australia Post prohibits vivid colours or ink containing phosphorescent dyes.

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The diagram shows the layout of the address-side of an IRP article. All dimensions are in millimetres. Permit holders must strictly observe this layout to prevent assessment overseas as underpaid mail. The shaded 15 mm bands in the diagram indicate those areas that must contain no printing. Do not duplicate the shading. 5

Delivery Address: PO Box 6422 ST KILDA RD CENTRAL VIC 3004 AUSTRALIA

Y AIR MAIL

NE PAS AFFRANCHIR

1 NO STAMP REQUIRED

IBRS/CCRI NO.

5 REPLY PAID / REPONSE PAYEE AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIE 1312022222121130202111000001333333333330000303020313

The Business Connection Reply Paid 6422 ST KILDA RD CENTRAL VIC 3004 AUSTRALIA

15 15

1 Postage zone

The postage zone contains the NE PAS AFFRANCHIR/NO STAMP REQUIRED indicator illustrated. It is 5 mm from both the top and right-hand edges of the article. 40

NE PAS AFFRANCHIR 30

NO STAMP REQUIRED

2 Address zone The address zone is at least 15 mm from both the right-hand edge and the bottom of the article. The IRP logo is 5 mm from the top of the address zone. It has the dimensions illustrated. 80

REPLY PAID / REPONSE PAYEE AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIE

14 20

The logo wording is in BOLD UPPER CASE characters not less than 4 mm in height. Format of address

The name and address, as specified in the permit, appears below the logo and parallel to it. The layout and typeface of the address is that specified in the Letter Post Guide and must include the barcode. The second last line of the address contains the town, state abbreviation and postcode separated by no more than two spaces with no punctuation. The last line of the address is AUSTRALIA in UPPER CASE letters with no other words or punctuation.

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3 Service zone The service zone is at least 15 mm from both the address zone and the bottom of the article. It extends to the top of the article. The words PAR AVION and BY AIR MAIL appear in the top-left hand corner of the service zone. Immediately beneath is the IRP permit number. This is printed as IBRS/CCRI NO. [IRP permit number]. Advertising

Permit holders may include advertising material in the service zone if: § it extends no further than 40 mm from the top edge of the envelope or postcard § it does not mimic the horizontal lines of the IRP logo § it contains no address either complete or partial. Layout of the reverse-side of an IRP article

The words MAXIMUM PERMITTED WEIGHT: 50 GRAMS must appear on the back of all envelopes. This is not necessary for postcards. The back of an envelope may contain advertising provided this does not include another address and is at least 15 mm above the base of the envelope.

F2.10 – International Reply Coupons The overseas recipient of an International Reply Coupon can redeem it for stamps to pay postage on a replying letter. F2.10.1 – Availability International Reply Coupons are available world-wide. F2.10.2 – Method of operation The sender purchases an International Reply Coupon and encloses it in an International Letter or Parcel. The addressee redeems the coupon at their local post office and receives postage stamps in return. F2.10.3 – Value of an International Reply Coupon The recipient of an International Reply Coupon may redeem it for postage stamps to the value of the minimum postage payable on an Air Mail Letter to any country in the world. Some countries redeem International Reply Coupons for postal stationery. In Australia, a holder of an International Reply Coupon may redeem it at any office of Australia Post. They receive a stamp or stamps to the value of the postage for an Air Mail Letter up to 50 g at the Rest of the World rate – refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665).

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F2.11 – International Money Orders Australia Post sells Western Union International Money Orders as an agent of Integrated Payment Systems Inc., of Englewood Colorado USA. F2.11.1 – Currency Western Union International Money Orders are available only in US dollars. The money orders are not cashable at a post office either in Australia or overseas. F2.11.2 – Amount Western Union International Money Orders may be for any amount up to $US1,000. Customers may purchase more than one money order at the same time. F2.11.3 – Acceptance of money orders The acceptance of International Money Orders in any country is subject to that country’s foreign currency laws. These $US money orders are only recommended for payments to the USA and must be deposited into a bank account. The normal bank clearance periods for such items in the destination country apply. Banks outside the USA treat these money orders as a foreign currency deposit and will use the exchange rate of the day to convert from US dollars to the local currency. Banks also charge fees for handling foreign currency deposits. These fees vary from bank to bank and neither Australia Post nor Western Union has control over their size. For example, banks outside the USA commonly charge the equivalent of $US25 or more for handling foreign currency deposits, and clearance of funds can take two or three weeks depending on the country and bank involved. The level of these bank fees makes it inappropriate to use International Money Orders to send small amounts (eg. les than $US150) to countries other than the USA. You can obtain further information at any office of Australia Post.

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SECTION 3 – SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES F3.1 – International Extra Cover International Extra Cover provides: § proof of posting by a receipt issued for each article with Extra Cover lodged at a post office counter § cover up to $5,000, depending on the destination country, the service used, and the value of the articles sent § signature of addressee or agent on delivery. F3.1.1 – Availability International Extra Cover is generally available for an additional fee in conjunction with Express Courier International, Express Post International - Parcels, Air Mail Parcels and Sea Mail Parcels. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the services in which it is available to each country. F3.1.2 – Extra Cover value The Extra Cover value of an article must not exceed the lesser of: § the replacement cost of the article based on its market value § the Extra Cover value limit shown in the table below. Service Express Courier International Express Post International Parcels Express Post International Letters Air Mail Registered Post International Sea Mail Parcels

Extra Cover value limit $5,000 to all countries serviced $5,000 to all countries serviced Extra Cover not available Country-dependent Extra Cover not available Country-dependent

F3.1.3 –Lodgement Senders must lodge all articles with Extra Cover at a Post Office counter and complete an application form in a non-erasable medium (not pencil). The sender must write the Extra Cover value in Australian dollars on the form in words (Roman characters – A, B, C, … a, b, c, …) and figures (Arabic numerals –1, 2, 3, …) with no alterations or erasures. The post office issues a receipt, which the sender should keep for any subsequent enquiry. F3.1.4 – Articles that must have Extra Cover Senders must obtain Extra Cover for all valuable items – refer to F1.4 for a definition. Some countries do not accept valuable items. Some countries do not accept valuable items in the Express Courier International or Express Post International - Parcels service, even if they have Extra Cover. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. F3.1.5 – Documentation Senders must complete the appropriate customs and lodgement documentation for all articles with Extra Cover. F3.1.6 – Make up of Extra Cover articles All Extra Cover articles must be securely packed and sealed. In particular: § labels and postage stamps must not cover an edge of the envelope or packaging § no label may be affixed, other than those required for postal carriage § envelopes, when used, must be in one piece and must not be transparent or contain a transparent panel § valuable items should be separately wrapped in strong internal packaging before insertion in the article § any adhesive tape used to close the article must bear the name or signature of the sender.

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F3.1.7 – Delivery confirmation The International Delivery Confirmation service is available with the International Extra Cover service and attracts an additional fee – refer to F3.2 – International Deliver y Confirmation. F3.1.8 – Extra Cover claims For how to make an Extra Cover claim, refer to F5.16 – International Extra Cover claims.

F3.2 – International Delivery Confirmation To receive an International Delivery Confirmation, the sender completes an International Delivery Confirmation card that Australia Post despatches with the international article. On delivery of the article, the overseas postal administration obtains the signature of the addressee or his or her agent on the card. The overseas postal administration then endorses the card with a postmark and returns it to the sender, normally by Air Mail. F3.2.1 – Availability International Delivery Confirmation is available in conjunction with: § Registered Post International § the International Extra Cover service. In addition, some countries provide International Delivery Confirmation in conjunction with Air Mail Parcels or Sea Mail Parcels. This service is not available with ECI or EPI - Parcels. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. F3.2.2 – Lodgement Senders must lodge all International Delivery Confirmation articles at a Post Office counter and complete their own address details on the card supplied by Australia Post. The address must be written in a non-erasable medium (not pencil) in Roman characters (A, B, C, … a, b, c …) and Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, …). The card accompanies the article to the overseas delivery post office. The card is included in the weight of the article when assessing post charges. F3.2.3 – Addressee in person Most countries deliver only to the person named in the address if the sender specifically requests it. The sender should endorse the address side of the article ADDRESSEE ONLY or similar words in the language of the destination country. If no such words appear, general delivery conditions apply. For further information on this service- contact the Australia Post call-centre on 13 13 18.

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SECTION 4 – SPECIAL SERVICES F4.1 – Articles for the blind Certain letters and parcels for the blind attract concessional rates in the International Post, subject to the conditions below. F4.1.1 – Scope The concessional rates for articles for the blind apply to Sea Mail Parcels to Parcel Zones C and D and to Air Mail services to all countries. F4.1.2 – Charges Sea Mail Parcels are free of charge. Air Mail rates are in the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). F4.1.3 – Maximum weight of parcels To attract the concessional rate, parcels must not exceed 7 kg. F4.1.4 – Eligible contents The following items are eligible for inclusion in letters or parcels: 8835189 § correspondence or documents embossed in raised characters as used by the blind – that is, Braille or Moon § an aid for the teaching of Braille to the blind § a plate for embossing literature for the blind § special paper intended solely for the blind § any form of speech recording for the use of the blind. An article that contains any other item not in this list is not eligible for the concessional rate. F4.1.5 – Make up To attract the concessional rate, the article: § must bear the label (8835189) as illustrated (52 mm × 65 mm) affixed to the address side of the article § must bear the words MATERIAL FOR THE USE OF THE BLIND, or similar, on the address side of the article. § must not be sealed against inspection. F4.1.6 – Addressing To attract the concessional rate, the article must bear the name and address of both the sender and addressee. At least one of these must be: § a blind person, or § an institution or organisation recognised by Australia Post as an institution or organisation which is both organised and operated for the primary purpose of serving the needs of the blind. Refer to Section 5 of the Letter Post Guide for a list of recognised Australian institutions and organisations.

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F4.2 – Defence Forces mail Standard International Post charges and conditions apply to all articles addressed to members of the Defence Forces serving overseas, except as specified below. F4.2.1 – Eligibility for within-Australia post charges The following categories of mail addressed to Australian Defence Force personnel overseas are eligible for within-Australia post charges and conditions: § official Naval mail § articles addressed to or from a member of the Defence Forces serving on board an HMA ship overseas § articles addressed to or from a member of the Defence Forces at an AFPO (Australian Forces Post Office). Australia Post assesses all post charges for delivery to the International Mail Centre in NSW. If a member of the Defence Forces overseas is neither on board an HMA ship nor at an AFPO, standard International Post charges and conditions apply. F4.2.2 – Registered Post and Extra Cover Within-Australia Registered Post and Extra Cover services are available to mail addressed to an HMA ship or an AFPO in accordance with F4.2.5 – Addressing. The service is provided from point of lodgement through to receipt at the Defence Force facility in New South Wales 2890. F4.2.3 – Customs documentation HMA ships

Articles addressed to an HMA ship do not need a customs declaration. AFPO

Articles addressed to an AFPO, other than letters containing only correspondence or documents, require a customs declaration. F4.2.4 – Prohibitions and restrictions The prohibitions and restrictions for each country in Section 6 of this Post Guide also apply to articles posted to an HMA ship or AFPO located in that country. F4.2.5 – Addressing To attract within-Australia post charges, senders must address mail as shown below. To an HMA ship overseas [Serial No.] [Rank] [Name] HMA [Name of ship]

To an AFPO [Serial No.] [Rank] [Name] [Name of unit] AFPO [Number of AFPO]

WARSHIPS AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCES NSW

2890

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCES NSW

2890

F4.2.6 – Contents and packaging Articles sent to an HMA ship overseas or an AFPO could be subject to extreme climatic conditions over a lengthy delivery period. Do not include perishable articles that are likely to deteriorate or liquefy before delivery. Ensure that all items are well packed and protected. Refer to F5.6 – Contents and Packaging. All conditions of the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide apply to postal articles addressed to an HMA ship or an AFPO. Australia Post prohibits matches of any kind in the post.

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SECTION 5 – INTERNATIONAL POST – GENERAL PROVISIONS F5.1 – Scope of the International Post The conditions of the International Post apply to all places outside Australia except: § Australian Antarctic Territories TAS 7150 § Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) WA 6798 § Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799 § Norfolk Island NSW 2899. Within-Australia conditions of service generally apply to these places. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for specific exceptions. Also, refer to F5.4 – Customs regulations for the requirement for customs documentation. The following places are within Australia: § Lord Howe Island NSW 2898 § Territory of Heard Island TAS 7150 § McDonald Island TAS 7150

F5.2 – International Post and GST Unless indicated otherwise, International Post charges are GST-free – refer to Post Charges Booklet (8833665). GST-free postage stamps

A range of specially designed GST-free postage stamps is available for international mail. Postage meters and franking machines

If you use a postage meter or a franking machine to apply postage to international mail or domestic stamps, you must apply postage at 10% above the rate published in the Post Charges Booklet (8833665) to offset the input tax credits you may claim.

F5.3 – Universal Postal Union (UPU) Most countries, including Australia, are members of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which is a United Nations agency that guarantees freedom of transit for postal articles between member countries. F5.3.1 – UPU regulations Most regulations that govern the carriage of articles in the International Post are contained in two documents: § the UPU Convention, which covers the carriage of letters § the UPU Postal Parcels Agreement, which covers the carriage of parcels. Australia is a signatory to the Convention. F5.3.2 – Exceptions Some countries find themselves unable to participate fully in all services defined by the UPU Convention and the UPU Postal Parcels Agreement. Some countries operate certain services with restrictions. Consequently, postal services to places outside Australia are not uniform. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for the specific conditions for each country.

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F5.4 – Customs regulations The customs regulations outlined in this section apply to all International Post destinations and: § Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) WA 6798 § Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799 § Norfolk Island NSW 2899 § Australian Antarctic Territories TAS 7150 F5.4.1 – Customs documentation The customs documentation that is required for postal articles sent from Australia depends on the International Post service used and the contents of the article. Service

Contents Merchandise for sale

Required documentation ECI Airway Bill (8832731) and a commercial invoice where Express Courier International required. – with or without Extra Cover Documents or merchandise not ECI Airway Bill (8832731) for sale Express Post International – Parcels

Merchandise for sale

Express Post International Letters

Documents not for sale

Registered Post International

Written correspondence or documents – see F1.1.2

Signed declaration on envelope

No contents – Postcards or Aerogrammes

No customs form required

Written correspondence or documents

No customs form required

Up to $500 in value

CN22 (8832667)

Air Mail Letters - without Extra Cover

Parcels – without Extra Cover

Sea Mail

Air Mail Letters and Parcels in any service – with Extra Cover

PrintPost Direct Bags (M bags)

Express Post International Airway Bill (8839431) and a commercial invoice where required Signed declaration on envelope

More than $500 in value

CP72 (8832659)

Up to 2 kg in weight and up to $500 in value

CN22 (8832667)

More than 2 kg in weight

CP72 (8832659)

More than $500 in value

CP72 (8832659)

Up to 2 kg in weight and up to $500 in value

CN22 (8832667)

More than 2 kg in weight

CP72 (8832659)

More than $500 in value

CP72 (8832659)

Any

CP74 (8832661)

Up to $500 in value

CN22 (8832667) attached to address label CP72 (8832659) attached to address label

More than $500 in value

Extra Cover items containing valuable articles

If an article with Extra Cover contains valuable items, the sender may omit the normal detailed description of the contents in which the sender does not wish to disclose on the Customs Declaration attached to the article. However, the sender must insert inside the article another Customs Declaration with full descriptions and values.

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F5.4.2 – Articles more than $2,000 in value The Australian Customs Service (ACS) requires senders (exporters) of goods $2,000 and over in value in a single consignment to register the goods with ACS for export. Senders must obtain an Export Declaration number (EDN). For the purpose of this regulation, a single consignment is one or more postal articles sent at or about the same time from one person or organisation to the same consignee overseas. In addition, other articles requiring an EDN (regardless of value) are: goods requiring a permit; goods subject to a drawback claim; or customable/excisable goods. Manual registration Senders must use ACS form B957 to declare goods for export manually. This can be submitted at a Customs office or KeyPost authorised Australia Post outlet (KeyPost locations are available on www.auspost.com.au/keypost or 13 13 18). Australia Post will accept relevant articles for International Post only if the sender presents the B957 form with an EDN endorsed by the ACS, at the time of lodgement. Electronic registration

Senders may declare goods for export electronically. The ACS allocates an EDN that the sender must quote on lodgement. For further details on how to lodge electronic declarations with Customs, visit www.customs.gov.au. F5.4.3 – Export controls Certain items for export, irrespective of value, are subject to export controls that require the issue of a permit – refer to Section 4 of the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide (8833729). Australia Post cannot accept such items in the International Post unless the sender produces the appropriate export permit. F5.4.4 – Dutiable or prohibited goods received from overseas Australia Post may open for inspection by a Customs officer any article received from overseas if the Australian Customs Service suspects the article contains: § goods liable for customs duty or taxes, or § prohibited goods. Payment of customs duty

Australia Post does not release dutiable goods for delivery until the addressee pays the customs duty. Disposal of dutiable and prohibited items

If the addressee refuses to pay customs duty or if the contents of an article are prohibited, Australia Post treats the article as undeliverable and either returns the article to sender, if appropriate, or disposes of the article and its contents in accordance with the relevant Commonwealth law. F5.4.5 – Demurrage Demurrage may be charged for the storage of articles received from overseas that are subject to Customs clearance and remain undelivered at an International Mail facility for longer than 96 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays) after the posting of a notice to the addressee. The date from which demurrage charges commence appears on the notice sent to the addressee. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665) for the scale of demurrage charges. No fault or negligence

Australia Post may waive demurrage for any period for which the delivery delay was due to some cause other than the fault or negligence of the sender, the addressee, or any person acting for either of them. This waiver does not apply to a delay in producing an invoice, a description of contents, or any other document required by the ACS. Addressees on board ship

Australia Post does not charge demurrage on articles addressed to a person on board a ship. Undeliverable articles

Australia Post cancels demurrage if it returns the article to the country of origin as undeliverable.

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F5.4.6 – Quarantine Requirements – imported goods The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is responsible for quarantine operations throughout Australia. Its main role is to prevent the entry of dangerous pests and diseases that could affect plant, animal and human health, as well as Australia’s unique natural environment. Import restrictions and prohibitions apply to many foodstuffs and biological substances. Some items may be admissible subject to an import permit from AQIS. It is advisable to contact AQIS before seeking to import any of the following: § Fresh fruit and vegetables § Eggs, milk, cheese and dairy products § Fish, meats and meat products § Seeds, soil and plant material. For further information, within Australia call 1800 020 504 (free call), contact the nearest AQIS office or visit the AQIS Internet site at http://www.aqis.gov.au.

F5.5 – Addressing The address on an International Post article must be written: § in English, or a language acceptable in the country of destination may also be used in addition to English § lengthwise on the right-hand side of the address side of an article. F5.5.1 – Destination Country The destination country of the address should be: § written in UPPER CASE letters by itself on the last line of the address with no punctuation or underlining § in the language and spelling as defined in Section 6 of this Post Guide, which is the language and spelling authorised by the United Nations. Country names in other formats could cause problems to postal administrations in transit. F5.5.2 – Postcode The location of the postcode is not the same in all countries. For example, in some countries such as Finland and Germany, the postcode always precedes the name of the city or town. If a country uses postcodes, senders should try to ascertain the correct place for that country's postcode from the addressee. F5.5.3 – Sender's address on Letters Items sent from Australia may bear only one sender’s address and this must be an Australian address. This includes all letters , packets and parcels lodged for overseas delivery and items which are lodged in Australia as part of an international bulk mailing.

F5.6 – Contents and packaging Parcels sent overseas can suffer extremes of climate for longer periods than in the domestic mail. Australia Post may refuse to accept Parcels in the International Post if, in the opinion of post office staff, the article is inadequately packed or the contents are likely to become offensive. F5.6.1 – Definition of adequate packaging The payment of a compensation or Extra Cover claim for a Parcel depends on the use of adequate packaging. Australia Post approves the range of Postpak protective products as adequate packaging. For the range and prices of Postpak products, refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). Australia Post may refuse to accept a parcel, even if the sender uses a Postpak product, if: § the Postpak product is inappropriate to its contents and is used or fastened incorrectly § the Postpak product has been used previously § the contents are fragile – such as fine glassware, clay figures, soapstone, or alabaster – and are inadequately protected by sufficient internal shock-absorbing material, such as Postpak Bubblewrap

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the contents are likely to perish or become physically offensive during the ordinary course of carriage § Australia Post has specific packaging requirements for the contents – such as liquids, poisons, and so on – and the sender has not met these requirements. Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods and Packaging Post Guide (8833729) for the Australia Post packaging requirements for specific goods. F5.6.2 – Special packaging requirements To some remote addresses in some countries, postal authorities need to use river transport or some other delivery method that might expose the article to the weather. Senders of articles to remote areas should take extra precautions to ensure the article (and its packaging) is not liable to damage by rain or water. Articles sent to Defence Force personnel on an HMA ship overseas or at an AFPO could be subject to extreme climatic conditions over a lengthy delivery period. Senders should take extra precautions to protect the article. Do not include perishable articles that are likely to deteriorate or liquefy before delivery.

F5.7 – Restrictions

The sender of a postal article overseas is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits, licences, or other essential documentation, before lodging the article with Australia Post. F5.7.1 – Export clearance and controls The Australian Customs Service (ACS) requires commercial goods of more than $2,000 in value to have an Export Declaration number – see F5.4.2. Some specific items require an export permit – see F5.4.3. F5.7.2 – Import restrictions by country Most countries have conditions that restrict the import of specific items in the International Post. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide for a list of items for which each country has import restrictions. The list is not exhaustive. Senders should obtain up-to-date information from the appropriate authority or representative of the destination country before lodging an article. A Consular List is available on the Internet at http://www.dfat.gov.au.

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F5.8 – Prohibitions Certain items must not be posted in the International Post. The prohibitions are in three categories:

1 items prohibited by the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide (8833729) 2 items prohibited by ECIand EPI - Parcels Terms and Conditions in addition to those in Category 1

3 items prohibited by each individual destination country in addition to those in Categories 1 and 2. F5.8.1 – Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide The Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide prohibits items in nine classes. Each class is illustrated below with some examples of common substances that fall (or might fall) into the class. If you have any doubts about a particular substance, consult the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide (8833729) or enquire at your local post office for more details. Class 1 – Explosives

Ammunition

Fireworks

Class 2 – Compressed gas – flammable and non-flammable

Aerosol products

Class 3 – Flammable liquids

Alcohol

Class 4 – Flammable solids

Magnesium, metallic

Class 5 – Oxidising material

Adhesives, some Bleaching powders, some

Igniters.

Carbon dioxide gas

Cigarette lighters, butane.

Flammable paint and thinners

Flammable varnish removers.

Matches of all kinds

Zinc powder.

Dyes, hair or textile, made of organic peroxides

Fibreglass repair kits.

Class 6 – Poisons, including drugs and medicines

Exceptionally, Australia Post accepts drugs and medicines in prescription quantities and noninfectious perishable biological substances when packed and transmitted in the prescribed manner. For the prescribed conditions, see Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide (8833729). Class 7 – Radioactive materials Class 8 – Corrosives

Cleaning liquids, corrosive

Paint or varnish removers

Class 9 – Miscellaneous

Automatic weapons, or any form Cryogenic Liquird of explosives, ammunition, Magnetised materials grenades, mortar shells or canisters, or any parts of

Thermometers, mercury filled. Oiled paper Polymerisable materials

Prohibition of bullion, bank notes and coins

Australia Post prohibits bullion, bank notes and coins in all international postal articles – this includes: § all Australian notes of whatever issue or denomination; § bank notes or currency notes of any other country § coins of either Australia or foreign currency; and § coins made from precious metals whether or not such coins have a denomination. This prohibition applies even if the destination country accepts valuables.

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F5.8.2 – Express Courier International and Express Post International Parcels Regulations In addition to the items in F5.8.1, Express Courier International and Express Post International Parcels Terms and Conditions prohibit: § Animals § Firearms, weapons, § Narcotics (illegal) § Asbestos ammunition (or parts § Negotiable instruments in § Bees, leeches, silkworms or thereof) bearer form (ie : Bank Draft – Travelers Cheques ) any other animals or living § Flick knifes § Perfumery products organisms § Furs § Biological substances – § Hazardous or combustible § Perishable items § Pornography infectious or non-infectious materials (as defined in § Precious metals and stones § Bullion IATA regulations) § Counterfeit or pirated goods § Human and animal remains § Watches valued in excess of A$150 or material (including human ashes) § Coins § Ivory § Currency § Jewellery § Precious Stones which mean all valuable natural mineral stone, silica or substances extracted from the ground, whether in their natural state, or refined, processed, set or treated, and includes semiprecious stones and any other natural or synthetic mineral, stone, silica or substance whether in a natural state, cut or uncut, refined, processed set or treated. § Property, the carriage of which is prohibited by any law, regulation or statute of any federal, state or local government or any country to or through which the shipment may be carried. Some countries prohibit valuable items (see F1.4) in the ECI or EPI – Parcels service. Most countries have specific additional prohibitions. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. F5.8.3 – Individual country prohibitions Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide to see what each country prohibits in addition to items in F5.8.1 and F5.8.2.

F5.9 – Firearms and Firearm Parts Australia Post does not absolutely prohibit the lodgement of firearms, and firearm parts, in the international mail. However, due to international airline restrictions such items cannot be carried by airmail and must be consigned for carriage by sea mail, subject to the lodgement conditions in F5.9.3. F5.9.1 – Definition of Firearms and Firearm Parts 1.

Firearms

Means a device designed or adapted to discharge shots, bullets or other projectiles 2.

Firearm Part

Means a significant component or part of a firearm, such as a gas piston, friction assembly, action bar, breech bolt or breech block, a firearm barrel, an assemble trigger mechanism, or a receiver. F5.9.2 – Prohibitions Australia Post absolutely prohibits the carriage of automatic weapons, or any form of explosives, ammunition, grenades, mortar shells or canisters, or any parts of any of these items through all of its services.

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F5.9.3 – Lodgement Senders may only lodge firearms and firearms parts in the international mail if all of the lodgement conditions below are met: § In the Sea Mail service only § To a destination country serviced by the Sea Mail service § To a destination country which does not prohibit firearms or firearm parts in the mail § With the necessary documentation (whether required by Australian Customs, or any other party) is completed by the sender § The article is being consigned in full compliance with Australian law, and the law of the country of destination F5.9.4 – Additional documentation Details of the permission’s, prohibitions, restrictions and item definitions which relate to the import of firearms and firearm parts may be modified, added to, or withdrawn by individual countries at any time. Senders are responsible for making their own inquiries to ensure that they have the most up-todate information, and should always confirm that the firearms and/or firearm parts being lodged has the necessary licence or permit to enter the destination country. Failure to do so could result in the return or confiscation of these goods.

F5.10 – International Mail Security Requirements Following Federal Government legislation requirements, Australia Post requires customers to provide acceptable Photo or Signature identification when lodging International mail that requires Customs documentation. This includes all international items over 2kg. Where international mail is lodged without such identification, Federal Government requirements impose security related delays. Further, Australia Post will not accept international mail unless the necessary customs documentation is completed and signed. These security requirements also apply to: § International Sea Mail § Mail addressed to Australian External Territories (Christmas Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory and Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Island) § Defence Force Mail that requires customs documentation F5.10.1 – Exempt Articles The following international articles weighing no more than 500 grams are exempt from the security requirements: § An international letter that contains only written correspondence or documents, and does not require Customs Documentation § An Aerogramme or Post card § Prepaid Registered Post envelope § Prepaid ECI 500g envelope § Prepaid Express Post International envelope. Only exempt articles may be posted in street posting boxes (SPBs). All other international articles posted in SPBs will either incur delays or be returned to sender. Only ECI and EPI - Parcels prepaid articles (including those over 500 grams but up to 3kg) may be posted in a GOLD street posting box. F5.10.2 – Acceptable Photo or Signature Identification § Drivers Licence issued by an Australian State or Territory (with a photograph) § Passport (with a photograph) § Government issued Identification § Bank Credit/Debit card § Tertiary Student Identification (with a photograph)

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F5.11 – Redirection of International Post articles F5.11.1 – General conditions Redirection before delivery

Addressees in Australia can use the Mail Redirection Service to instruct Australia Post to redirect an International Post article to another address. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665) for details and charges. Redirection after initial delivery

An agent of the addressee can lodge a delivered International Post article for redirection to the same addressee at another address. Additional post charges may be payable. If the article has been sent through the ECI or EPI - Parcels service, and the Senders address is in an overseas country – the article may be delayed. It is recommended that you contact the ECI/EPI Parcels national call-centre on 1800 007 678 to confirm if you can provide an overseas ‘Senders’ address F5.11.2 – Redirection of International Articles Australia Post redirects International articles addressed originally to an Australian address subject to the conditions in the table. Origin Australia

Place redirected to Overseas

Overseas

Australia

Conditions The following articles originally sent by domestic services are unable to be redirected under the International Mail Redirection Service. They may be deemed undeliverable and be returned to sender: 1. Articles that require customs documentation 2. Registered Post 3. Express Post 4. Cash on Delivery 5. Parcel Post Customers are advised that articles redirected to an overseas address may be subjected to security related delays. Redirected with no further postage payable.

F5.12 – Withdrawal from the International Post A sender who has lodged an International Post article may apply to have the article withdrawn from the post and returned to the sender. F5.12.1 – General conditions The General Post Guide (8837578) contains the conditions for withdrawing an article from the post. Because of the potential for fraud, Australia Post strictly observes these conditions and does not easily grant applications for withdrawal from the post. Withdrawal charges are in the Post Charges Booklet (8833665). F5.12.2 – Special conditions for Parcels A sender may not withdraw a parcel from the International Post after it has left the office where Australia Post enclosed the parcel in a mail for international carriage.

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F5.13 – Undeliverable International Post articles The following conditions apply to the return of International Post articles that are undeliverable within Australia. F5.13 1 – Express Courier International and Express Post International Parcels Australia Post returns undeliverable ECI articles and EPI - Parcels lodged in Australia, which are undeliverable overseas, to the sender free of charge, using the ECI or EPI - Parcels service. F5.13.2 – Air Mail Letters, Postcards, Greeting Cards, and Aerogrammes Australia Post returns undeliverable Air Mail Letters, Postcards, Greetings Cards, and Aerogrammes which are undeliverable overseas, to the sender free of charge, using the Air Mail service. F5.13.3 – Parcels Australia Post returns undeliverable parcels by Sea Mail to Parcel Zones C and D free of charge. Australia Post may return a parcel by Air Mail if the sender has specifically requested this on the despatch documentation and guaranteed to pay return Air Mail postage.

F5.14 – Enquiries and complaints People with an enquiry or complaint about damage, delay or loss of an International Post article, should contact an office of Australia Post and provide full details. F5.14.1 – Lodgement Senders or addressees may lodge enquiries or complaints: § on the enquiry form available at any office of Australia Post § for Express Courier International or Express Post International – Parcels, customers can lodge their complaint through the national call-centre on 1800 007 678 § by post to your State Head Office or telephone on 131318, if attendance at an office is inconvenient. F5.14.2 – Non-delivery Australia Post accepts an enquiry or a complaint about non-delivery of an International Post article provided: § the applicant can describe the article and give sufficient lodgement details § sufficient time has elapsed to allow the article to reach its destination § the applicant can provide reasonable evidence that the article was posted and has not yet been delivered § the applicant makes the enquiry within six months of the lodgement, or 30 days in the case of Express Courier International or Express Post International - Parcels articles.

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Action by Australia Post for non-delivery enquiries

The table shows the Australia Post action for International Post non-delivery enquiries. Service or type of article Express Courier International Express Post International – Parcels

Origin Australia Overseas

Action taken Enquiries made Enquiries made

Australia Overseas

Enquiries made Enquiries made

Australia

Despatch enquiries made

Overseas

Search at delivery office

Australia Overseas

Enquiries made Enquiries made

Letters or Parcels – with Extra Cover

Australia Overseas

Enquiries made Enquiries made

Parcels - without Extra Cover

Australia Overseas

Enquiries made Enquiries made

Express Post International - Letters Registered Post International

Australia

Enquiries made

Overseas

Search at delivery office

Parcels more than $100 in value - without Extra Cover

Australia Overseas

Enquiries made Search at delivery office

Letters – without Extra Cover

Australia Overseas

No search No search

Parcels up to $100 in value - without Extra Cover

Australia Post returns undeliverable articles found in the mail to the sender, if possible. F5.14.3 – Delayed delivery Anyone making an enquiry or complaint about delayed delivery should, if possible, submit the envelope or the cover of the delayed article in the condition in which they received it. F5.14.4 – Information not to be divulged Australia Post does not give information about postal articles, including electronic mail messages that pass through a post office, except that permitted under the Australian Postal Cor poration Act 1989.

F5.15 – International Compensation claims Australia Post pays compensation for articles lost or damaged in the International Post in accordance with the Australia Post Terms and Conditions. Compensation cover extends from the time the sender lodges the article until the relevant postal administration delivers it. F5.15.1 – International Compensation claim conditions Refer to F5.17 – Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions for specific exclusions from compensation cover and restrictions on the amount payable.

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F5.15.2 – Limits of cover The table shows the upper limits of compensation cover for total loss or damage, depending on the International Post service used and the original place of lodgement. Service or type of article

Origin Australia

Registered Post International

Overseas

Articles in any other service – without Extra Cover

Upper limit of cover $100 for total loss or damage $100 for damage

Australia

$50 for total loss or damage

Overseas

$50 for damage Not payable for total loss

F5.15.3 – Who may claim The claimant is the person with the sole right to claim compensation. The claimant is either the sender of the International Post article or the addressee. The table identifies the claimant, depending on the service, the original place of lodgement, and the type of claim. It also identifies the postal administration with which the claimant should lodge the claim. Service or type of article

Origin Australia

Claim type Total loss

Claimant Sender

Postal administration Australia Post

Damage

Sender

Australia Post

Overseas

Total loss

Sender

Overseas

Damage

Sender

Overseas

ECI and EPI - Parcels

Registered Post International

Australia

Sender

Australia Post

Damage

Addressee

Overseas

Total loss

Sender

Overseas

Damage

Addressee

Australia Post

Australia

Total loss

Sender

Australia Post

Damage

Addressee

Overseas

Total loss

Sender

Overseas

Damage

Addressee

Australia Post

Overseas

Other articles – with Extra Cover

Origin

Claim type Total loss

Claimant Sender

Postal administration Australia Post

Damage

Sender

Australia Post

Total loss

Sender

Overseas

Damage

Sender

Overseas

Australia

Total loss

Sender

Australia Post

Damage

Addressee

Overseas

Total loss

Sender

Overseas

Damage

Addressee

Australia Post

Australia Overseas

Waiver of right to claim

Except for ECI and EPI - Parcels service, the claimant may waive the right to claim International Extra Cover in favour of another person. The claimant must send written notification of the waiver to the relevant postal administration. F5.16.4 – How and when to claim Claimants must complete a claim form, available at any office of Australia Post, within 6 months of the lodgement date of the article, or 30 days in the case of ECI or EPI Parcels service. Australia Post may require support for the information in the claim form with a statutory declaration and proof of identity. F5.16.5 – Claims for total loss The lodgement receipt is required to support all International Extra Cover claims for total loss. F5.16.6 – Claims for missing or damaged contents Addressees in Australia who receive insured articles with missing or damaged contents should inform Australia Post immediately. They must present the article, including all wrapping and packaging, for inspection. This requirement applies even if the addressee is not the claimant. Australian senders of articles with Extra Cover should inform the addressees that Australia Post does not pay Extra Cover for missing or damaged contents unless the overseas postal administration can confirm the loss or damage by inspection. F5.16.7 – Postage refunds When paying an International Extra Cover claim, Australia Post refunds to the claimant the value of the postage paid, excluding any Extra Cover fee.

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F5.17 – Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions This section specifies the terms and conditions under which Australia Post will pay claims for: § compensation for loss or damage to articles without Extra Cover in the International Post § Extra Cover for loss or damage to Extra Cover articles in the International Post. F5.17.1 – Scope of International Compensation and Insurance Payment of compensation and International Insurance does not apply to articles carried between Australia and: § Norfolk Island NSW 2899 § Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) WA 6798 § Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799 § Australian Antarctic Territories TAS 7151 § a ship of the Royal Australian Navy, wherever situated, provided that where a ship is outside Australian waters, articles are sent to and from the ship by closed dispatch either through an overseas postal administration or by Department of Defence personnel. In all these cases "within-Australia" conditions apply. Refer to the General Post Guide for withinAustralia compensation and Extra Cover conditions. F5.17.2 – Exclusions from cover The Australia Post Terms and Conditions determine the conditions under which Australia Post pays compensation and International Extra Cover. Australia Post specifically excludes the following from cover for compensation or International Extra Cover. Consequential loss

Australia Post excludes any claim for consequential or special damages or any indirect loss arising out of any act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, by or on behalf of Australia Post in relation to the carriage of an article. Such damages, losses or costs include – but are not limited to – loss of profits, interest, income, market or utility. Events beyond control

Australia Post excludes any claim for an article lost due to force majeure – that is, a cause beyond control, such as a natural disaster or an act of war. The sender is entitled to a refund of postage, excluding any Extra Cover fee. Physically offensive articles

Australia Post excludes any claim for an article that becomes physically offensive during the ordinary course of carriage. Confiscated or destroyed articles

Australia Post excludes any claim for an article that is confiscated or destroyed either: § under the internal legislation of the destination country, or § by customs officials or other competent authorities because of the nature of the article's contents. Prohibited articles

Australia Post excludes any claim for an article: § the possession of which is prohibited by or under any Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory law, or § is prohibited by Australia Post or by the destination country – refer to F5.8 – Prohibitions. Customs/Quarantine Acts

Australia Post excludes any claim for loss or damage which arises from the inspection or repackaging of articles without Extra Cover, as permitted by law, by Customs or Quarantine.

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Refer to F1.4 – Valuable Items for the definition of a valuable item. Australia Post excludes any claim for a valuable item that is: § lodged without Extra Cover § not securely packed and wrapped or in packaging that has a shape, fastening or transparency that could allow its contents to be identified § prohibited by the destination country – refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide § contains bullion, bank notes or currency notes, coins of any country. Fault or negligence of sender

Australia Post excludes any claim for an article that is lost or damaged in the International Post by the fault or negligence of the sender, such as failure to adequately pack the article. A properly fastened and packed Postpak product used for the first time is deemed to be adequate packaging, except for perishable or fragile items or items that Australia Post requires to be packed in a specific manner. Refer to F5.6 – Contents and Packaging. Fragile items

Australia Post excludes any claim for damage to a fragile article that cannot reasonably be expected to travel by post – such as clay figures, soapstone or alabaster models. Delivery delays

Australia Post excludes any claim for delivery delays. Misrepresentation

Australia Post excludes any claim that relies on any misrepresentation, perceived or real, made by an Australia Post employee at the time of lodgement concerning: § the amount or availability of International Extra Cover or compensation, or § the time in which an International Post article may be delivered. F5.17.3 – Amount payable Australia Post pays compensation or Extra Cover claims to the value of whichever is the least of: § the value of contents claimed § the limit of cover as prescribed by the Australia Post Terms and Conditions § the actual replacement cost of lost, stolen or damaged items, as determined by market value § the repair cost of damaged items § the document reconstruction cost of the contents of a Registered Post International article. Australia Post reserves the right to replace or repair a lost or damaged item instead of paying a monetary value. Reductions to amount payable

Australia Post reduces the amount payable under a compensation or International Extra Cover claim by the value of: § any unpaid Extra Cover fee § the amount of any other compensation, damages or indemnification to which the claimant is entitled – this includes the value of replacement cheques or other negotiable instruments. F5.17.4 – Title to lost items When Australia Post pays a compensation or International Extra Cover claim for the loss of or unrepairable damage to an item, that item becomes the property of Australia Post unless its value exceeds the claim amount paid. F5.17.5 – Subsequent discovery of lost items If Australia Post discovers an item after paying a compensation or International Extra Cover claim for its loss, Australia Post notifies the claimant. The claimant may recover the item provided they repay the claim amount to Australia Post within 30 days of receiving the notice.

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SECTION 6 – DESTINATION COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES F6.1 – How to use this Section How to find a country in this directory This Section contains an entry for each destination country or territory. Countries are in alphabetic order. If you cannot find a country, use the cross-reference index at F6.3 on page 291. How to read the standard services grid Each country has a standard grid to show the availability of International Post services. The top part of the grid shows the main Australia Post services described in Section 2. The left-hand side of the grid refers to letters up to 500 g. The right-hand side refers to parcels – that is, over-size letters and any article heavier than 500 g. These are the International Post charging zones that apply to the country. Letters Parcels

This is the country name. Countries are in alphabetic order.

POST-TO-LAND Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Parcels – Zone: C

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: ECI

Express Post Int’l

P 4–5 work days X

Each row shows an International Post service.

3–4 work days

$5000

This is a guide to delivery time. See F1.8 – Usual delivery time.

P means the service is fully available to the country. X means the service is not available to the country.

1 means that you should refer to the numbered note below the grid for limitations or special conditions on the service to the country.

Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

20 kg

$5000

X If the service is available, this column shows the maximum weight for parcels in the service. If Extra Cover is available in the service, the maximum Extra Cover value is in one column for letters and another for parcels.

Import restrictions Before posting, senders should always confirm that goods described in this section have the necessary licence or permit to enter the destination country. Failure to do so could result in the return or confiscation of the goods. Special documentation Special documentation includes invoices, certificates or any special addressing needs of the country. Prohibitions See F5.8 for general prohibitions. This section lists other items the country specifically prohibits. Further information Australia Post has used information from postal administrations to compile this Section. Each county’s trade consul has up-to-date information. Consular contacts are on the Internet at http://www.dfat.gov.au.

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AFGHANISTAN Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 4–6 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X P 20 kg X P 20 kg P X P

P 5–7 work days X P 5–7 work days Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from the Afghanistan authorities before posting: Confectionery Playing cards Tobacco products Fountain pens Saccharine Watches. Pencils, propelling Spectacles and sunglasses Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, Afghanistan prohibits: Textiles Alcoholic beverages Fragile items Toys. Carpets Handbags, ladies' Cloth, fine Plants Clothing Printed matter prejudicial to Decorative articles made of non- public order or offensive to religion or morality precious metals

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ALBANIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 6–7 work days P 20 kg X 6–7 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery X P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles X P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Durres Elbasan Fier

Gjirokastra Kavaja Korca

Kruja Lushja Pogradec

Saranda Shkodra Tiran

Vlora

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from the Albanian authorities before posting: Animal products Plants and plant products Used items, unless a legacy or sent by a person intending to Firearms and firearm parts Professional instruments settle permanently in Albania. Medicines, unless for a sick Scientific or medical-purpose person or family member items Special documentation All Parcels must include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Commercial goods

Commercial goods must include an invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and the necessary permit. Articles with a false declaration of contents are confiscated. Legacy items

Items arising from a legacy must include an official legacy document. Medicines

Medicines for a sick person or family member must include an authorised medical report. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Albania prohibits: Extravagant clothing and other Precious metals and stones Albanian bank notes items Publications and literature Animals, live or dead Furs contrary to the political and Antiques social system. Gambling devices Articles sent by political refugees

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ALGERIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$663

20 kg

3 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes.

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $663 $663

3 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes.

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Algiers Annaba

Weight to:

P P P 7–8 work days X X X P 20 kg P Registered or Extra Cover only. P 7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D

Arzew Bejaia

Constantine

Hassi Messaoud

Oran Skikda

Tlemcen Tizi Ouzou

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International – Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Valuables Algeria admits coins or securities payable to bearer of any kind only if addressed to the Central Bank of Algeria or an approved intermediary bank. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Algerian authorities before posting: Bees and leeches Instruments, measuring Stationery Book-trade products and items Leather Textiles Building materials Machinery Tobacco products Firearms and firearm parts Meat and animal products Transferable securities and instruments of payment Food Medicines Travel items Fruit, grain and seeds Plants and parts of plants Vinegar Honey Saccharine Wood and wood derivatives. Clocks and watches

Extra Cover is necessary for all articles containing clocks, including alarm clocks, travelling clocks and watches. Extra Cover is not necessary for separate parts of clocks and watches. Import permits

Algeria requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. An import permit is not necessary for items that are: § non-commercial (excluding used clothing) sent from a private person to a private person § of less than 60 Algerian dinars, and no more than 240 dinars in 12-months to the same person. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Algeria prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Cocoa Lottery tickets and advertising Antiques Contraceptives Passports Baby feeders and comforters not Cosmetics Precious metals and stones made of pure rubber Credit Cards, blank Salt, table Carpets Furs Tickets – Airline, blank stock Chain letters Gambling devices Trademarks, false. Clothing, used Ivory

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ANGOLA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 7–8 work days P 10 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 10 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Cacuaco Catete

Caxito Luanda

Mulemba Refinaria

Viana

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Angolan authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Films Firearms and firearm parts Special documentation Plants and seeds must include a Certificate of Origin. Other non-letter articles should include a Certificate of Origin to reduce customs clearance fees. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Angola prohibits: Foodstuffs harmful to public Perishables Antiques health Books, printed matter, films, Plants and seeds, infected Fur drawings or objects that are Postage stamps, items resembling offensive to public law and Gambling devices Precious metals and stones order Isopropanol Roulette equipment and other Cosmetics Ivory apparatus for unlawful games Essences for making wine Military equipment Tobacco. Oil products

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ANGUILLA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 10 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 10 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations. 2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Anguillan authorities before posting: Clothing, used Firearms and firearm parts Plants or parts of plants. Drugs and medicines Fruit Special documentation British-made goods should include a Certificate of Origin to receive possible preferential tariffs. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

P 7–8 work days P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 10 kg

3 10 kg

X X P

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI courier and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for Parcels Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Antigua and Barbuda authorities before posting: Clothing, used Firearms and firearm parts Plants or parts of plants. Drugs and medicines Special documentation Antigua and Barbuda requires no special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Antigua and Barbuda prohibits: Fruit and vegetables

Gambling devices Ivory

Liquids, non-hazardous

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ARGENTINA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P P 20 kg X 5–6 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

5–6 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations 2 Express Post International – Letter guaranteed service is not available from Perth Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Argentine authorities before posting: Animal products Photographic sensitive paper or Plastic tools (files) plates Bees Weapons and parts of weapons Plants and seeds Firearms and firearm parts X-ray films Special documentation Customs endorsement

Senders should include a signed endorsement on the customs documentation: SE PUEDE ABRIR (May be opened officially).

OFICIALMENTE

Invoice

Commercial goods or samples of value must include an original invoice in duplicate, with a Spanish translation, and include the signed declaration: DECLARO BAJO JURAMENTO QUE LA INFORMACION CONTENIDA EN ESTA FACTURA ES EXACTA Y QUE EL PRECIO INDICADO ES EL UNICO QUE REALMENTE HA SIDO PAGADO (O HA DE PAGARSE).

TAMBIEN DECLARO EN IGUAL FORMA QUE NO EXISTEN CONVENIOS QUE

An invoice is not necessary for: Books, reviews, newspapers, Gold or silver coins Printed papers. literary periodicals Personal-use items and noncommercial effects Educational equipment or material intended for teaching or scientific research institutes

PERMITAN MODIFACACION DE DICHOS PRECIOS.

Used linen and clothing

Used linen and clothing must include a Certificate of Disinfection issued by a competent Australian authority and endorsed by an Argentine consul. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Argentina prohibits: Alcohols and spirits Fresh Fish products Rags Animal products Jute Used textile articles and clothing Chemicals

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ARMENIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery

P 6–7 work days $2351 P 6–7 work days X X 3

Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes.

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 20 kg X P 20 kg 3

$5000 $5000 $2351 $2351

Extra Cover only.

Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Yerevan 375000 – 375099 and Vanadzoiz 377001 ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Delivery confirmation The Armenian postal authorities do not deliver to addressees in person. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Armenian authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Stamps Bees Leeches Vegetables Dairy products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting Fish products Silkworms Weapons, and parts Personal use items

Armenia admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

3 of each kind Computer tapes and discs 10 metres Wine and vodka 1 of each kind Radio and video machines Electronic music equipment 10 Primary religious works – Bible 5 Koran, Tora, etc 1 Crucifixes, icons, etc.

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Armenia prohibits: Electronic and high-frequency Medical samples Antiques machines Drugs, prescription and nonMedical/dental supplies and prescription Furs equipment Eggs, raw Honey and honeycomb Precious metals and stones

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ASCENSION AND ST HELENA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 See note 1 Air Mail 1 See note 1 Registered Post Int’l 1 See note 1 Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

X X P 20 kg X P 20 kg X X P

Extra Cover to:

X X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 Routing of air services In the Express Post International - Letter, Air Mail and Registered Post International services, Australia Post despatches mail by air to the United Kingdom. From there, the United Kingdom postal administration transfers it to Sea Mail for delivery to Ascension and St Helena. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Ascension and St Helena authorities before posting drugs, medicines or potatoes. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide.

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AUSTRIA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X Air Mail 5–6 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Express Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

3–7 work days

P P Non-infectious only. P

$5000

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all cities and towns Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Austrian authorities before posting: Alcoholic beverages Plants and parts of plants Tobacco and tobacco products Animal products Radio and television apparatus Watches and clocks Clothing Salt Weapons and parts Drugs and medicines Spirits Wool and cotton woven fabrics Fruit and vegetables Jewellery Metals, precious, and items made from them Special documentation Commercial goods must include two copies of the original invoice. European Union standards govern all documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Austria prohibits: Non-Austrian games of chance Hides and fleeces Aerated and mineral waters Wood untreated

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AZERBAIJAN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2351 $4703 P P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $4703 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Baku 370000 – 370009 ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Azerbaijan authorities before posting: Animal products Fish products Silkworms Bees Fruit Stamps Dairy products Leeches Vegetables Electronic and high-frequency Medicines Veterinary products machines Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting Firearms and firearm parts Weapons, and parts Personal use items

Azerbaijan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Customs Duty

Customs duty is not payable on goods under $US200. Articles subject to customs duty must not be sent in ordinary letters. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Exceptionally, ECI merchandise and parcels must include two copies of an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Azerbaijan prohibits: Antiques Ivory Precious metals and stones Eggs, raw Honey and honeycomb Furs

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BAHAMAS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$5000 $5000

P 7–8 work days P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Nassau and Freeport ECI and EPI - Parcels to other destinations contacts the addressee to arrange pick up. ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International – Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bahamas authorities before posting firearms and firearm parts. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice that states the country of origin of the goods. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Bahamas prohibits: Milk, skimmed, in tins Seditious or immoral articles Tea, adulterated. Ivory

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BAHRAIN Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 3 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 3–4 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

3–4 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bahrain authorities before drugs or radio transmitters and receivers. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Bahrain prohibits: Weapons and parts of weapons Alcohol Publications or recordings considered to be obscene, Firearms and firearm parts contrary to religion, faith, Games of chance customs and tradition. Pearls, cultured, imitated, or artificial

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BANGLADESH Service

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

P 5–6 work days 3

5–6 work days

$3072

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover ECI not accepted. Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Barisal Bogra Chittagong Comilla

Dhaka Dinajpur Faridpur

Hobigonj Jamalpur Jessore

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 10 kg X X P Extra Cover only. P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

Khulna Kushtia Mymensingh

Noakhali Pabna Rajshahi

Rangpur Sylhet Tangail

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter guaranteed service is not available from Perth 3 Registered Post International Bangladesh pays compensation only in the case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bangladesh authorities before posting: Coffee, roasted or ground Material sold by the length or Plants or parts of plants piece Firearms and firearm parts Radio apparatus Seeds. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Bangladesh prohibits: Coins, copper or bronze, unless Hemp Stamps, counterfeit or imitation Bangladesh coins Trademarks, British or Mexican jumping beans Bangladesh, false or imitation. Coins, counterfeit or imitation Publications, obscene Cotton, American Quinine, rose-coloured Cotton, silk or woven materials with designs of imitation currency notes

September 2007

International Post Guide

BARBADOS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Barbados has no special import restrictions. Special documentation Barbados has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations at F5.8.2.

September 2007

International Post Guide

BELARUS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1500 P 6–7 work days $1500 P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $1500 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations 2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Belarus authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Silkworms Bees Leeches Stamps Dairy products Medicines Vegetables Fish products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting. Weapons and parts Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Belarus prohibits: Electronic and high-frequency Honey and honeycomb Alcohol machines Eggs, raw Tobacco and tobacco products

September 2007

International Post Guide

BELGIUM Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 5–6 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

5–6 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter guaranteed service is not available from Perth Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Belgian authorities before posting: Vegetables and vegetable Animal products Mechanical appliances products Electrical equipment or parts Sports requisites Weapons Hides and skins, raw Textiles and textile articles Wood and wooden articles. Toys and games Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Senders should contact the Belgium authorities for further information. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Belgium prohibits: Bearer bonds Colouring matter Photograph and films, indecent. Chain letters Lottery tickets and advertising

September 2007

International Post Guide

BELIZE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Belize City

Belmopan and Big Creek District Tow Corozal

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 20 kg X P 20 kg X X P

Dangriga Orange Walk

Punta Gorda San Ignacio

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

San Pedro

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Belize authorities before posting firearms and firearm parts and commercial goods. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. British-made goods should include a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Belize prohibits: Clothing and bedding, used Ivory Publications for public resale Coin or bullion, unless clearly Liquids, non-hazardous Rags intended as ornamental Lottery tickets and advertising Saccharine and similar substances Cosmetics Plants Shaving brushes, Japanese origin Daggers Tobacco packed with other Playing cards Drugs and medicines goods or sweetened with the Postcards, packets of, sent as leaves of other plants Fruit printed papers Vegetables. Gambling devices

September 2007

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BENIN Including Dahomey

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

P 3

7–8 work days 7–8 work days

$881

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$294 P 20 kg X $294 P 20 kg P P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Cotonou and Porto Novo ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Benin pays compensation only in cases of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Benin before posting commercial goods. Special documentation Benin has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Benin prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Fur Plants Alcohol and items used to Gambling devices Precious metals and stones manufacture or distil alcohol Ivory Records, gramophone Antiques Meat products Saccharine Coins and medals Military appliances/equipment Weights and measures. Diamonds Mineral waters Firearms and firearm parts

September 2007

International Post Guide

BERMUDA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 20 kg X X P 20 kg X X P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bermudan authorities before posting drugs, medicines, plants, or films. Bermuda requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods should include an invoice. British-made goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions See Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

September 2007

International Post Guide

BHUTAN Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $2351 P 10 kg X X X P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

P 7–8 work days P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bhutan authorities before posting: Fountain pens and parts thereof Rubber Bees Gemstones, precious or synthetic Saccharine Cards, playing Insect specimens Silkworms Cigarette lighters Insecticides and parasite killers Spectacles and sunglasses Coffee seeds and trees Liqueurs Sugar cane Confectionery Pencils, lead and propelling Tobacco, raw or manufactured, Drugs and medicines including cigarettes and cigars Perfume Films Watches and watch-parts. Plants and plant products Firearms, including imitation firearms and toys resembling Radio apparatus firearms Bhutan requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Bhutan admits gifts to the value of $A20 without an import licence, but customs duty is payable. Books and magazines are duty-free. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice in duplicate and a Certificate of Origin. The customs declaration must either state that these are included or give a reason why not. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, Bhutan prohibits: Antiques Flowers, fresh Plants Bank note resemblances included Goods insufficiently marked as Quinine, pink-coloured in the design of any article to origin. Shaving brushes, Japanese Beans Jewellery Silk and art objects made of silk Coinage resemblances, Indian Lottery tickets and advertising Tobacco, raw currency Pearl necklaces and imitation Trademarks, Indian, false or Cotton, untreated pearls imitation.

September 2007

International Post Guide

BOLIVIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

P 6–7 work days P 6–7 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery X Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 20 kg X P 20 kg P X P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Camiri Cliza Cobija, Pando Cochabamba

El Alto City, La Paz La Paz City Montero

Oruro City Potosi City Puerto Suarez Punata

Quillacollo Sacaba Santa Cruz Sucre

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

Tarija Trinidad, Beni Warnes

ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to other towns and rural destinations by registered post. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bolivian authorities before posting: Alcoholic spirits Drugs and medicines Plants and seeds Firearms and firearm parts Weapons of war. All articles containing photographs or unexposed film are liable to customs duty. Bolivia does not pay compensation for damage to articles containing: Liquids or substances that Fragile items Perishable items. liquefy easily Special documentation Invoice and import permit

Goods exceeding a value of $US100 must include an invoice. Goods exceeding a value of $US500 require an import permit. Used clothing and personal belongings

Used clothing and personal belongings must include a Certificate of Disinfection issued by a competent Australian authority and endorsed by the Bolivian consular service. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Bolivia prohibits: Absinth and its oils etc Daggers Lottery tickets and advertising Alcohol and other products Publications or other items of an Drugs, non-prescription distilled from sugar cane, immoral nature Feeding bottles with rubber or except rum glass tubes Razors Brandy Gaming devices Roulette wheels Cigarettes or cigarette papers Ivory Tobacco in any form Coins Jewellery and valuable items Trademarks on goods, unless Currency resemblances imported by authorised agents Knuckle-dusters of any metal

September 2007

International Post Guide

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days 3 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X P X X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No X notes. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

$5000

6–7 work days

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Banja Luka Banovici Blagaj Blazuj Bosanska Gradiska Bosanski Brod Breza Capljina Celinac Citluk

Derventa Doboj Donje Mostre Dubrave Donje Dubrave Gornje Gornja Tuzla Gracanica Grude Hadzici Hrasnica Ilidza

Ilijas Jablanica Janjici Kakanj Kiseljak Kladanj Konjic Kotor Varos Laktasi Ljubuski Lukavac

Maglaj Medjugorje Mostar Nova Bila Novi Travnik Olovo Pazaric Podlugovi Prnjavor

Sarajevo Semizovac Siroki Brijeg Srbac Srebrenik Srednje Tarcin Tesanj Teslic Travnik Trn

Tuzla Visoko Vitez Vogosca Zavidovici Zenica Zepce Zivinice

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Articles containing valuables (see F1.4) may have Extra Cover only up to $900 Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bosnia-Herzegovina authorities before posting: Coffee Machinery parts Reproduction equipment needed to pursue a private trade Drugs and poisons Meat and poultry products Fruit Medicines and patent medicines Serums and vaccines Utensils Firearms and firearm parts Musical instruments Wireless sets. Jewellery Plants or cuttings Lithographic copies of plans or Printed publications maps Watches

Bosnia-Herzegovina may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. Bosnia-Herzegovina does not accept articles containing incomplete watch cases or parts. Personal-use items

Postal items addressed to individuals may contain personal travel articles, articles for personal and family use (medicines, medical instruments, teaching and leisure material) and articles for the use of their household in quantities not intended for resale. Personal items not exceeding $US30 are exempt from customs duty. Legacy and contract items

Items inherited abroad and articles provided for in contracts concluded between States may be freely imported in accordance with such contracts.

September 2007

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BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Professional tools of trade

Natural persons of Bosnia-Herzegovina nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that profession subject to special conditions. Special documentation Senders must provide proof of the addressee's entitlement on the customs form C231; otherwise, the addressee must provide the proof before delivery. Customs authorities inspect all non-letter items. Gifts

Senders should mark all gifts and accompanying documents GIFT PARCEL or ENVOI CADEAU. Import Licences

Bosnia-Herzegovina requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Invoices

All commercial goods must include an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Bosnia-Herzegovina prohibits: Abortion-procurement items Foreign products bearing Bosnia- Whistles, spoons and food containers having a lead Herzegovina trademarks or Antiques content over 10% imitated trade marks Cheques, cashier Wines and must containing Furs Cigarette paper sulphuric acid Ivory Deeds Essences for artificial wines and Military uniforms of other states Yeast. Precious metals and stones brandies

September 2007

International Post Guide

BOTSWANA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail $367 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to the places shown Francistown Gaborone

Jwaneng Kasane

Lobatse

Maun

Palapye

Selebi-Phikwe

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Botswana authorities before posting: Animal products Insecticides Rice Bees Leeches Silkworms Cheese Liquor Tobacco products Firearms and firearm parts Parasites Weapons Grain Plants Yeast. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Permits are not required for bona fide gifts not exceeding R10 in value and 5 kg in weight. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Botswana prohibits: Publications or items relating to Antiques Honey sexual stimulants or the curing Bee-keeping appliances, used Ivory of venereal diseases Fruit Precious metals and stones Royal jelly. Furs Prison-made goods

September 2007

International Post Guide

BRAZIL Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

1 2 3–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 6–7 work days $5000 P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International – Letter service The guaranteed service is not available for Monday lodgements at designated Queensland postcodes. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Brazilian authorities before posting: Colouring matter derived from Essences of beverages Saccharine oil Medicines Soil Consumer goods, used Parasites and insect killers Sugarcane. Cotton Plants, seeds and fruits Brazil requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Postage stamps

Brazil admits postage stamps only in registered letters. Special documentation All commercial and private articles exceeding $US25 in value must include a commercial invoice in quadruplicate, endorsed by a Brazilian Consulate. Medicines

Medicines must include a document bearing details of their composition on the outside of the packing. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Brazil prohibits: Tobacco, tobacco products and Firearms and firearm parts Abortion-procurement items tobacco substitute products Lottery tickets and circulars Alcohols Weapons and parts of weapons Postage stamps, unless in Animals and animal products, Writing material. registered letters except bees, silkworms and leeches Publications of an immoral or subversive nature

September 2007

International Post Guide

BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 7–9 work days Air Mail 2 8–10 work days Registered Post Int’l 2 8–10 work days Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

X X

3 20 kg

Extra Cover to:

3 20 kg X X Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 2 Routing All mail services to British Indian Ocean Territory are via the United Kingdom.

3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels Air Mail and Sea Mail parcel services are available only to places with a post office. Import restrictions Refer to United Kingdom Special documentation Refer to United Kingdom. Prohibitions Refer to United Kingdom.

September 2007

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X Air Mail 4–5 work days $5000 $5000 P P 10 kg Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–4 work days

$5000

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Belait, Muara, Seria, and Tutong

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Brunei authorities before posting: Alcohol Vegetable products Weapons. Animal products Special documentation All articles other than letters, unless sent to a private individual, require two copies of the original invoice. The address side of the article should be endorsed INVOICE ENCLOSED. British-made goods require a Certificate of Origin. Medicines

Medicines or medical products must include a purchase invoice certified by a competent medical authority. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Brunei Darussalam prohibits lottery tickets and circulars.

September 2007

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BULGARIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$1798 P P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $700

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ahtopol Aitus Albena Alfatar Antonovo Assenovgrad Baltchik Bansko Bellene Belogradchik Beloslav Bjala Bjala Cherkva Bjala Slatina Blagoevgrad Bobovdol Botevgrad Bourgas Cherven Brjag Chirpan Devnya

Dobrich Dolna Mitropoliya Dolna Orjahovica Dolni Dabnik Drjanovo Dupnitsa Dve Mogili Elena Ezerovo Gabrovo Goce Delchev Golden Sands Gorna Oryahovitza Haskovo Ihtiman Isperih Jambol Kaliakra

Kalofer Kamchija Kaolinovo Karlovo Karnobat Kaspitchan Kavarna Kazanlak Kilifarevo Kiten Kjustendil Kocherinovo Kostenec kotel Kozloduy Kranevo Kresna Kubrat Kula Levski Ljaskovec

Lom Lovech Lozenec Lukovit Madan Malko Tarnovo Melnik Mezdra Montana Nesserbar Nikopol Nova Zagora Novi Pazar Omurtag Oryahovo Pazardjik Pelovo Pernik Perustica Petrich Pleven

Plovdiv Pomorie Popovo Pravets Promorsko Radnevo Radomir Razgrad Razlog Rila Roussalka Rousse Sandanski Sevlievo Shabla Shumen Silistra Simitli Sliven Sofia Sopot

$1640

Sozopol Stambolijski Stara Zagora Suhindol Sunny Beach Sv Konstantin Svilengrad Svishtov Targovishte Topolovgrad Troyan Tryavna Tutrakan Tzarevo Varna Veliko Tarnovo Velingrad Vidin Vratsa Zavet

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International – Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Bulgarian authorities before posting securities, medicines, plants, or parts of plants. Postage stamps must be addressed to stamp collectors through the Bulgarian Postal Philatelic Service. Only private persons may send gifts. Gifts may include printed publications, photographs, films, gramophone records, magnetic tapes, manuscripts, music sheets and similar objects, provided they are not contrary to the laws and customs of Bulgaria. Special documentation Bulgaria has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Bulgaria prohibits: Printed matter, publications, photographs, films, tapes, etc Bulgarian coins Clothing, linen or footwear, used prejudicial to the political or economic institutions of Bulgaria.

September 2007

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BURKINA FASO Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

P 7–8 work days 3

7–8 work days

$762

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1470 P 20 kg X $1470 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

P Registered or Extra Cover only. P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Burkina Faso pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Burkina Faso authorities before posting: Books and publications in Arabic Mineral waters Saccharine Distilling apparatus Preserved plums, sardines and Spirits. vegetables Drugs and medicines Special documentation Commercial goods should include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. The addressee must obtain an import permit, where required. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Burkina Faso prohibits: Furs Trademarks, French, false or Airline tickets, blank stock imitation, and those bearing the Gambling devices Antiques Red Cross or designs Ivory Coin-making apparatus resembling it Coins and medallions resembling Liquids, non-hazardous Weights and measures, nonthe legal coinage Precious metals and stones metric. Daggers and knives

September 2007

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BURUNDI Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $1376 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bujumbura ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Burundi authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Plants and grain Firearms and firearm parts Saccharine and similar products Cotton seeds Films. Burundi requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Burundi has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Burundi prohibits absinthe, alcohol containing absinthe and ivory.

September 2007

International Post Guide

CAMBODIA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–5 work days P X P 20 kg X Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–4 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown

Phnom Penh City (7 districts – Russei Keo, Tuol Kok and 5 Daun Penh, Chamkar Morn, provinces – Battambang, Dangkor, Makara, Mean Chey) Kampong Cham

Sihanouk Ville (Kampong Som), Kandal and Siem Reap

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions All items require an import permit, except: Brides' trousseaux Original works of art imported by their author School outfits Personal effects, clothing and Goods imported by the diplomatic and consular corps objects Non-commercial items to a value Provisions for a journey of $A40 Red Cross merchandise

Returned merchandise of Cambodian origin, provided it has not been altered in any way Samples Traveller’s requisites.

Special documentation The Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia issues all import permits. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

September 2007

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CAMEROON Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bafang Bafoussam Bambili Bamenda Bamgamgte

Belabo Bertoua Buea Douala Dschang

Edea Foumban Garoua Kribi Kumba

Kumbo Limbe Malabo Maroua Mbaba

Mbouda Ndjombe Ndop Ngaoundere Nkongsamba

Tiko Yaounde

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Cameroon authorities before posting weapons and parts of weapons. Special documentation Cameroon has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Cameroon prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Animal products

September 2007

Antiques Furs Ivory

Military equipment Precious metals and stones Second-hand clothing

International Post Guide

CANADA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 2 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–7 work days P X X Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X X Sea Mail 20 kg 2 X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–7 work days

Air Mail

$5000

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations 2 Valuable articles (see F1.4) are not permitted in Extra Cover parcels or ECI articles and EPI Parcels

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Canadian authorities before posting: Bees and bees' wax Firearms and firearm parts Meat and meat products Condensed and dehydrated milk Fish and fishery products Medicines Conserves of fruits and Fruit, wheat, potatoes, onions Plants vegetables Liquids and oils Weapons and parts of weapons Films Manufactured goods bearing insufficient markings of origin Coins

Canada admits coins addressed to coin dealers or collectors only if the article does not have Extra Cover. Special documentation Invoice

Commercial consignments valued at more than $C1200 need a certified invoice. The sender should send three copies separately to the addressee and include one copy in the article. Gifts

Canada admits duty-free gifts up to $C60 in value that are labelled UNSOLICITED GIFT. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Canada prohibits: Bee-keeping apparatus, used Lottery tickets and advertising Postage stamps in insured articles Contraceptive devices and Margarine or butter substitutes Prison-made goods literature Metallic labels Seeds & Soil Plumages Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages (including wine) are strictly prohibited unless being mailed to a Provincial Liquor Board or Commission, or to a manufacturer or distributor of such beverages in Canada. Periodicals

Canada prohibits periodicals: § that contain an advertisement primarily directed to a market in Canada and which does not appear in identical form in all editions of that issue in the country of origin. § in which more than five per cent of the advertising content indicates specifically where goods or services may be obtained in Canada or indicates specific terms or conditions relating to the sale or provision of goods or services in Canada.

September 2007

International Post Guide

CAPE VERDE Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $769 $769

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to Praia, Island of Santiago and Mindelo, Island of St Vincent

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Cape Verde authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Fruit Tinned meat. Firearms and firearm parts Cape Verde requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Cape Verde prohibits: Animal products Food additives, artificial Military equipment Animal skins Furs Precious metals and stones Publications of an immoral Antiques Ivory nature. Labels resembling postage Ceramic products stamps Liquids, non-hazardous

September 2007

International Post Guide

CAYMAN ISLANDS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery X X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for Parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac. Import restrictions Refer to Jamaica. Special documentation Refer to Jamaica. Prohibitions Refer to Jamaica.

September 2007

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$762 $257 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $257 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bangui ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Central African Republic authorities before posting: Firearms Pharmaceutical drugs and Tobacco and tobacco products medicines Fruit and vegetable preserves Weights and measures. Plants Medical, pharmaceutical or sanitary items Special documentation Import permits

All goods require an import permit. Invoice

Each item that exceeds 5000 CFA francs requires an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Central African Republic prohibits: Absinthe Contraceptives Saccharine. Animals and animal products Propaganda

September 2007

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CHAD Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 7–8 work days X X Sea Mail $941 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

$940

20 kg

$941

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to N'djamena ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Chad authorities before posting: Medical, pharmaceutical or Plants Weapons sanitary items Tobacco and its products Weights and measures. Special documentation Goods exceeding 5000 CFA francs require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Chad prohibits: Absinthe Coal and firewood Military equipment Alcohol Contraceptives Money orders Animal products Fire extinguishers Oil products Animal skins Fotolithos Paper patterns for wearing apparel Antiques Fruit and vegetable preserves Perishables Cash letters Furs Precious metals and stones Ceramic products Gambling devices Propaganda Cheques, blank, cancelled, Isopropanol cashier Radar equipment – transmitters Ivory and receivers Circuits and circuit boards Jewellery, costume Saccharine Clocks/watches Marble products Soil samples

September 2007

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CHILE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

P 3

6–7 work days 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 15 kg 1 15 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 20 kg X X P 20 kg X P P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ancud Angol Arica Calama Antofagasta Castro Chillan

Concepcion Constitucion Copiapo Coquimbo Coyhaique Curico

Iquique La Serena La Union Linares Los Andes Los Angeles

Osomo Puerto Montt Puerto Varas Punta Arenas Quillota Rancagua

San Antonio San Felipe San Fernando San Javier Santiago Talca

Talcahuano Temuco Tocopilla Valdivia Valparaiso Villarrica

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Chile pays compensation only in case of loss, total theft or total destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Chilean authorities before posting: Animals and plants Films Saccharine and similar substances. Chemicals Medicines Special documentation Items containing commercial goods require an invoice stating the country of origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Chile prohibits: Pharmaceutical products and Absinthe Condensed milk drugs of unknown Adulterated beverages and Lottery tickets and advertising composition. foodstuffs Offensive materials Chain letters

September 2007

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CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC Including Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, and Tibet Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–6 work days $1970 $1970 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l 2 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 X P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

3–7 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Anhui Province Anqing Chuzhou Bengbu Hefei Beijing Province Beijing Fujian Province Changle Jinjiang Fuqing Longhai Longyan Fuzhou Nan'An Hui'An Jianyang Gansu Province Baiyin Jinchang Guangxi Province Beihai Guilin Guangdong Province Chaozhou Heshan Dongguan Heyuan Enping Huiyang Foshan Huizhou Gaoming Jiangmen Guangzhou Jievang Guizhou Province Anshun Duyun Hainan Province Danxian Lingshui Haikou Qionghai Hebei Province Baoding Chengde Cangzhou Handan Heilongjiang Province Daqing Hegang Daxing'Anling Heihe Ha'Erbin Henan Province Anyang Luoyang Kaifeng Nanyang

Huaibei Huainan

Huangshan Ma'Anshan

Suxhou Tongling

Wuhu

Nanping Ningde Putian Quanzhou

Sanming Shaowu Shaxian Shishi

Shunchang Tong'An Wuyishan Xiamen

Xianyou Yong'An Zhangping Zhangzhou

Lanzhou

Tianshui

Liuzhou

Nanning

Wuzhou

Yulin

Kaiping Maoming Meizhou Naihai Panyu Qingyuan

Sanshui Shantou Shanwei Shaoguan Shenzhen

Shunde Sihui Taishan Xinhui Yangjiang

Yunfu Zhanjiang Zhaoqing Zhongshan Zhuhai

Guiyang

Kaili

Liupanshui

Zunyi

Qiongshan

Sanya

Wanning

Wenchang

Hengshui Langfang

Qinghuangdao Tangshan Shijiazhuang Xingtai

Jiamusi Jixi

Mudajiang Qiqiha'Er

Qitaihe Suihua Shuangyashan Yichun

Pingdingshan

XinXiang

Xinyang

Zhangjiakou

Zhengzhou Continued …

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CHINA – continued

1 ECI destinations – continued

Hubei Province Ezhou Jiangling Huangshi Jinmen Hunan Province Changde Dayong Chasha Hengyang Chenzhou Huaihua Inner Mongolia Province Alashanzuoqi Dongsheng Baotou Erlianhot Chifeng Haila'Er Jiangsu Province Changshu Jiangyin Changzhou Kunshan Danyang Lianyungang Huaiyin Jiangxi Province Ganzhou Jiujiang Jingdezhen Jilin Province Baicheng Gongzhuling Changchun Hunchun Liaoning Province An'Shan Dalian Benxi Dandong Chaoyang Fushun Ningxia Province Shizuishan Yinchuan Qinghai Province Xining Shaanxi Province Baoji Weinan Shangdong Province Dezhou Jinan Dongying Jining Shanghai Province Shanghai Shanxi Province Datong Taiyuan Linfen Sichuan Province Chengdu Chongqing Tianjin Province Tianjin Tibet Province Lasa Xinjiang Province Akesu Hami Aletai Hetian Changji Yuannan Province Chuxiong Gejiu Dali Jinghong Zhejiang Province Cixi Huzhou Hangzhou Jiaxing Haining Jinhua

Shashi Shiyan

Wuhan

Xiangfan

Yichang

Jishou Liling Loudi

Shaoyang Xiangtan

Yivang Yongzhou

Yuevang Zhuzhou

Hohhot Jining Linhe

Manzhouli Tongliao

Wuhai Wulanhot

Xilinhout Yakeshi

Nanjing Nantong Suzhou

Taicang Wujiang Wuxi

Xuzhou Yancheng Yangzhou

Yexing Zhangjiagang Zhenjiang

Nanchang

Pingxiang

Shangroa

Xinyv

Hunjiang Jinlin

Liaoyuan Meihekou

Siping Tonghua

Tumen Yanji

Fuxin Jinxi

Jinzhou Liaoyang

Panjin Shenyang

Tieling Vingkou

Xi'An

Xianyang

Linyi Qingdao

Rizhao Tai'An

Weifang Weihai

Yantai Zaozhuan

Xinzhou

Yangquan

Yuci

Yuncheng

Daxian

Leshan

Mianyang

Kashi Kelamayi

Ku'Erle Kuitun

Shihezi Tulufan

Urumoi Yining

Kunming Luxi

Qujing

Wenshan

Yuxi

Linhai Lishui Ningbo

Qingtian Shaoxing Wenzhou

Xiaoshan Yuhang

Yuyao Zhoushan

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

September 2007

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CHINA – continued

2 Registered Post International China pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Chinese authorities before posting weapons and parts of weapons. Personal items

China admits items for genuine personal use to the value of 100 yuan per item and 800 yuan per addressee family per year, subject to payment of customs duties. Other restrictions are: 1 Electronic pocket calculator 10 metres of cotton or synthetic 40 yuan of medicines or per year cloth not wider than 130cm materials used in Chinese medicines. 5 Magnetic cassette tapes 100 Philatelic stamps Special documentation The last part of the address must be PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), China prohibits: Radios Addictive narcotics and poisons Manuscripts Plants or plant products with Records Animals microbes or insects Securities of any kind payable to Bicycles bearer Publications that are politically, Cameras economically, culturally or Sewing machines Chinese securities morally detrimental to the Electric fans Clothing or bed linen, used People’s Republic of China Tape recorders Coins receivers and Televisions Food, unclean or from regions Radio-telegraphic transmitters and parts for such Travellers’ cheques affected by epidemic diseases apparatus Watches. Fans, electric Fresh pork and all by-products Packaging

China prohibits items in opaque, sealed containers.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND (INDIAN OCEAN) For Christmas Island (Pacific Ocean), refer to Kiribati Christmas Island, Indian Ocean is an Australian external territory. It is deemed part of Western Australia (postcode 6798) for the purposes of postal services and assessment of postage. However, senders must complete standard customs documentation for all articles containing goods and merchandise. An Air service from Perth delivers standard and large letters. A Sea service delivers all parcels.

COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an Australian external territory. They are deemed part of Western Australia (postcode 6799) for the purposes of postal services and assessment of postage. However, senders must complete standard customs documentation for all articles containing goods and merchandise. An Air service from Perth delivers standard and large letters. A Sea service delivers all parcels.

September 2007

International Post Guide

COLOMBIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Parcels – Zone: D

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

P 3

6–7 work days 6–7 work days

X X X

Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 20 kg X X P 20 kg X P P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Not permitted in ECI

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Arauca Armenia Barrancabermega Barranquilla Bello Bogotá

Bucaramanga Buenaventura Buga Cali Cartagena Cartago Cúcuta

Envigado Florencia Giron Ibague Ipiales Itagui Leticia

Manizales Medellin Montería Neiva Palmira Pamplona Pasto

Pereira Popayan Quibdo Riohacha Rionegro San Andrés Santa Marta

Sincelejo Tulua Tunja Valledupar Villavicencio Yopal

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Colombia pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Import restrictions apply to many types of goods. Senders should determine restrictions from Colombian authorities. The Colombian Customs Administration (DIAN) has advised that items not accompanied by a complete declaration of contents and value are liable to be seized. Special documentation A commercial invoice, numbered, certified and signed by the sender must accompany each package containing books and periodicals of a commercial nature. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Colombia prohibits: Publications of a communist or Alcohol Flour and flour products atheist character Animal products Foodstuffs Raw cotton Cereals and their derivatives Fruit and vegetables Saccharine Chemicals and pharmaceutical Fuel products Silver items Hosiery and textiles Clothing, used Spices Meat Cocoa and coffee Tea Milk and milk products Colombian stamps Varnishes and paints Military equipment Cork Wax. Plants and parts of plants Cosmetics and soap Fats, oils, Precious and coloured metals derivatives of oils Precious stones

September 2007

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COMOROS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 7–8 work days X X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

$359

$470

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Anjouan, Grande Comore, Moheli and Moroni ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are only available to Moroni and Mutsamudu. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from the Comoros authorities before posting weapons and parts of weapons. Comoros admits cigarettes sent by private individuals and intended for the personal use of the addressees only in the quantities allowed by customs officials. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Comoros prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Invoices, blank Precious metals and stones Antiques Ivory Publications that may jeopardise the Moslem religion or the Credit card blanks Playing cards security of the State Furs Narcotics except for medical reasons Gambling devices

September 2007

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CONGO Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

P P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bacongo Brazzaville Chic Djinji Djoue Dolisie Intendance

Kilometre 4 Kinsoundi Loandjili Loudima Losange Makelekele Matende

Mayumba Mbota Mfilou Moukoundji Ngouaka Moukoundo Moungali

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2939 P 20 kg X $2939 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

Mpissa Mvoumvou Nkayi Nouveau Tie Tie Ouenze Ouesse

Plateau Plateau des 15 Ans Pointe Noire Poto Poto Qu S O A E M Qu St Pierre

Qu Tchinouka Qu Tie Tie Songolo Talangai Tchimanyi

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Congo authorities before posting: Books and printed publications Plants and parts of plants Weapons. Drugs and medicines Tobacco products Special documentation All goods require an import permit. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Congo prohibits:. Absinthe Animal skins Antiques

September 2007

Contraceptives Furs Gambling devices

Isopropanol Ivory Money orders Perishables

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CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF Formerly Zaire Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 7–9 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 8–10 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

8–10 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bandundu Beni Boma Bukavu Bunia

Butembo Gbadolite Gemena Goma Ilebo

Inkisi Isiro Kananga Kasangulu Kinshasa

Kisangani Kolwezi Likasi Lubumbashi Matadi

Mbandaka Mbanza Ngungu Mbuji Mayi Moanda

Tshela Tshikapa

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Democratic Republic of Congo authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Firearms Saccharine and similar substances. Distilling apparatus Plants, fruit and grain Special documentation All goods require an import licence, except: § commercial samples § personal gifts to the value of 50 zaires. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Democratic Republic of Congo prohibits: Absinthe, liquors based on absinthe Contraceptives

Military samples Furs

Ivory

September 2007

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COOK ISLANDS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$940 $940 P P 20 kg 4–5 work days P X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

4–5 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Raratonga For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Import restrictions are the same as New Zealand, except for the items below. Personal gifts

The limit for personal gifts not requiring an import licence is $NZ40. Intoxicating liquor

Cook Islands accepts intoxicating liquors only if addressed to: The Manager, Cook Islands Liquor Supplies. Special documentation Documentation requirements are the same as New Zealand. Prohibitions Prohibitions are the same as New Zealand.

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COSTA RICA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, and San Jose ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail Destinations for Parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to Golfito, Puntarenas, Limon and Paso Canoas. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Costa Rica authorities before posting weapons and parts of weapons. All imports exceeding $CIF500 require an entry in the Registrado de Pedido Confirmado through the Central Bank of Costa Rica. Special documentation All commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. Used clothing requires a Certificate of Disinfection. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Costa Rica prohibits: Animal skins Ivory Obscene or immoral goods Gambling devices Lottery tickets and advertising Plants

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CÔTE D'IVOIRE Ivory Coast

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

P 3

7–8 work days 7–8 work days

$2939

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 20 kg X $5000 P 20 kg P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Registered or Extra Cover only. Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Abidjan ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Côte D'Ivoire pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Côte D'Ivoire authorities before posting: Alcohol and distilled spirits Gramophone records Publications in Arabic Distilling apparatus Medicines Saccharine Essences soluble in alcohol Mineral waters Sugarcane. Firearms Plants and parts of plants Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice and Certificate of Origin. Côte D'Ivoire requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Côte D'Ivoire prohibits: Coins and medallions resembling Non-metric weights and Trademarks, false or imitated, coinage measures French. Diamonds, rough Red Cross, markings resembling

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CROATIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$5000 $5000

P P P 6–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

$5000

20 kg

$5000

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Dubrovnik Baderna Duga Resa Bakar Dugi Rat Bakarac Dugo Selo Bale Dugopolje Barban Fazana Barbariga Galizana Bedekovcina Gat Belica Gata Belisce Gorjani Benkovac Gornja Stubica Bibinje Gruda Biograd Hrascina Bizovac Trgovisce Bjelovar Hum Na Sutli Bracevci Icici Breznica Ivanec Brodjanci Jesenice Brtonigla Josipovac Budimci Jurdani Buje Kanfanar Bunic Karin Donji Buzet Karlovac Cakovec Kastav Cavtat Kastel Gomilica Cepin Kastel Cilipi Kambelovac Crnkovci Kastel Luksic Dekanovec Kastel Stari Djakovo Donja Dubrava Kastel Sucurac Donja Stubica Klanjec Donji Martijanec Klis Donji Miholjac Koprivnica Korcula Draganici Koska Draskovec Kostrena Drenje

Skrljevo Okrug Gornji Kotoriba Slano Omis Kozino Sljivosevci Opatija Kraljevica Smilcic Orahovica Krapina Solin Orasac Krapinske Split Oroslavlje Toplice Sracinec Osijek Krizevci Stari Jankovci Pag Kumrovec Stari Mikanovci Pakostane Labin Stobrec Pazin Lepoglava Strigova Petrcane Levanjska Strizivojna Petrijevci Lopatinec Sukosan Piskorevci Lovran Sveti Djurdj Ploce Ludbreg Sveti Filip I Mala Subotica Podgajci Jakov Mali Bukovec Podgorac Sveti Ivan Podstrana Marcana Zelina Marija Bistrica Polaca Sveti Kriz Policnik Marijanci Zacretje Porec Matulji Sveti Martin Na Posedarje Medulin Muri Miholjacki Porec Prelog Sveti Petar U Pridraga Mlini Sumi Pridvorje Mokosica Svetvincenat Privlaga, Moscenicka Tar Dalmacija Draga Trnava Pula Moslavina Trnovec Punitovci Podravska Bartolovecki Rasa Nasice Trogir Razanac Nin Trsteno Rijeka Nova Vas Tuhelj Rovinj Novi Marof Turcin Satnica Novigrad Selci Djakovacki Umag Novigrad, Valpovo Selnica Dalmacija Varazdin Semeljci Obrovac

Varazdinske Toplice Vela Luka Velika Gorica Veliko Trgovisce Viljevo Vinjerac Vinkovci Vir Viskovci Viskovo Visnjan Vladislavci Vodnjan Vranjic Vratisinec Vrsar Vrsi Vuka Vukovar Zabok Zadar Zagreb Zegar Zemunik Zlatar Zlatar Bistrica Zmajevac Zminj Zrnovnica Zuljana

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2 Express Post International â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Letter service

The guaranteed service is available only from designated postcodes in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Croatia authorities before posting: Precious metals and articles made Cosmetic and toilet products Alcoholic fluids of Game machines Animal products Rubber articles Measuring instruments Beverages Tobacco Books, brochures, newspapers, Narcotics Toys. printed matter Pharmaceutical products Cereals and milling industry Plants and plant products products Personal use items

Croatia admits duty-free articles for the personal use of the addressee to the value of 300 Kunas (approximately $60). Special documentation Customs declarations must contain all information needed to assess duties, taxes and controls. All commercial goods must include an invoice attached to the customs declaration. Croatia requires a Certificate of Origin for some goods. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Croatia prohibits: Croatian currency Medicine with an expired use-by date.

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CUBA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

P P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Camaguey Granma Ciego De Avila Guantanamo Cienfuegos Havana

Holguin Isla De La Juventud

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P X P 20 kg P X P

La Habana Las Tunas Matanzas

20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

Pinar Delrio Varadero Sancti Spiritus Villaclara Santiago De Cuba

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions All organisations of the State and its enterprises, embassy and diplomatic personnel in Cuba, and representatives of international agencies are authorised to receive items which correspond to their activities. All contents are subject to customs duty, except prosthetics, educational books, records and films. Cuban authorities will seize any item they cannot readily identify. Stamps

Only the Philatelic Federation can exchange stamps. Special documentation All packages require an invoice endorsed by a Cuban consul attached to the customs declaration. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Cuba prohibits: Alcohol Electronics Plant products Animal produce Furs Plants Animal products Gambling devices Playing cards Animal skins Hair-dye Precious metals and stones Antiques Hermetically sealed containers Recording tape, films and photographic papers Chewing gum Ivory Scent Clothing and footwear, used Lottery tickets and circulars Spare parts for motor vehicles Cotton plants and seeds Maps Spectacles and binoculars Earth and minerals Military equipment Tobacco. Electronic recording systems Perishables

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CYPRUS Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 5–6 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

5–6 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown * No ECI or EPI – Parcels merchandise to places marked with an asterisk * – ECI documents only. Agios Atharnasios Agios Dometios Aglardijia Akdogan Lisi * Akrotori Alaykoy Yerolako * Aradipou Avgorou Beyarmudu Pergama * Bogazkoy * Buyukkonuk *

Camlibel * Catalkoy * Chloraka Cihangir Abohori * Deftera Degirmenlik Dekelia Derinia Dikmen Digomo * Doganci Elye * Dortyol Engomi

Episkopi Episkopi British Forces Esentepe Aykurus * Gazi Magosa Famagusta * Gecitkale Lefkonuk * Gemikonagi * Geri Germasogia Geroskipou Girne Kyrenia *

Guzelyurt Omorfo * Haspolat * Karaman Karmi * Karaoglanoglu Ayorgi * Kato Polemidia Lakatamia Lapta Laphetos * Larnaca Larnaca Town Latsia

Lefke * Lefkosa * Limassol Limassol Town Liopetri Maltepe * Mehmetcik Galadya * Mesa Gitonia Nicosia Nicosia Town 1000–1107 Paphos Paphos Town

Paralimni Pasakoy * Salamis * Serdarli Catos * Strovolos Taskent Vuno Sihari * Xylofagou Xylotymbou Y Iskele * Zumrutkoy Kadakopya *

For articles addressed to a post office box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Cypriot authorities before posting: Animal products Drugs and medicines Plants Bees and honey Fruit and vegetables Saccharine Cigarette papers Milk Silkworm eggs Clothing, used Parasites and insect killers Weapons and parts. Special documentation Cyprus admits drugs and medicines only with a permit from the Health Ministry. Cyprus admits bees only under licence from the Ministry of Agriculture. An invoice, in an unsealed envelope firmly attached to the outside of postal items, must accompany all commercial shipments. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Cyprus prohibits: Cotton Imports originating in Turkey Reproductions of bank notes or designs resembling them Counterfeit stamps and goods Leather and skins Salt False trade marks Leeches and silkworms Gambling machines Ornaments or pieces resembling Toys resembling firearms. coins Immoral material

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CZECH REPUBLIC Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–6 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations. For articles addressed to a post office box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Czech customs decide the value of an article based on the internal price of similar articles. Articles to a value of 300 crowns are exempt from customs duty. Gifts

Gifts not exceeding 5000 crowns for the personal use of the addressee or family do not require an import permit. If the gift exceeds 2000 crowns, the addressee must provide a gift certificate authenticated by an authorised agent. Stamps

Senders should ascertain import restrictions from the addressee before sending postage stamps. Gifts of philatelic articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment must not exceed 100 stamps and 100 crowns in value. Philatelic articles to philatelists must not exceed 1000 crowns in any year. Used clothing

Czech Republic admits used clothing, underwear and footwear only in the following conditions: § persons emigrating for a lengthy period or for professional reasons § inherited or bequeathed clothing § personal clothing of travellers that accords with the duration and purpose of their journey. Senders should state the relevant condition on the customs declaration. Books, records, tapes and films

Postal articles containing books, printed publications, gramophone records, recording tape or cinefilms must not contain other goods. Special documentation Attach all invoices to the customs declaration. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Czech Republic prohibits: Alcohol Precious metals Saccharine. Chain letters Reproductions of bank notes or designs resembling them Lottery tickets

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DENMARK Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

1 2 3–7 work days

P 3

5–6 work days 5–6 work days

$5000

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 20 kg X $5000 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns in Denmark ECI and EPI – Parcels has delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by mail. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Post Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Denmark pays compensation only in cases of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import Restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Danish authorities before posting: Alcohol Films Plants and parts of plants Securities payable to the bearer, Animals and animal products Firearms and firearm parts obligations of payment etc Bedding Fruit Semen Bees Hides Weapons and parts of weapons Brazil nuts Margarine Vegetables. Butter Meat and meat products Eggs Medicines Special documentation For commercial goods, the sender should post an invoice to the addressee in advance of the goods. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Denmark prohibits: Coins, imitation Labels or markings resembling Powdered milk the official marks or seals of Stamps and securities, imitation Knives Danish Customs Tobacco and cigarette papers Lottery tickets and advertising

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DJIBOUTI Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

7–8 work days

3 7–8 work days

$3619

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P Extra Cover only. P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X $1536 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. 20 kg

$1536

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Djibouti, Berbera (Somalia) and Hargeysa (Somalia) ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Djibouti pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Djibouti authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Drugs and medicines Firearms. Special documentation Djibouti has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Djibouti prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim culture. These include: Alcohol Pork products Religious publications and figures Gambling devices pornography Weights and measures. Ivory

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DOMINICA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Dominican authorities before posting: Clothing, used Fruit Parasites and insect killers Firearms Medicines Plants and seeds. Special documentation Commercial goods require an import permit. Senders must include an invoice with merchandise. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Dominica prohibits: Alcohol Gambling devices Lottery tickets and advertising Authors rights, infringements of Ivory Playing cards Bees Liquids, non-hazardous Silkworms. Coins

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

P 1

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3-4 work days $5000 4–6 work days

$5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

P 20 kg P 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X X P 7–8 work days X X Sea Mail 2 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

2 20 kg

Registered Post Int’l

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are available only to Santiago, Puerto Plata, La Romana, Samana, San Pedro, Sanchez Azua, Elias Pina, Dajabon, Jimani and Barahona. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Dominican Republic authorities before posting: Medicines Seeds Weapons. Special documentation Dominican Republic has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, Dominican Republic prohibits: Communist propaganda Immoral or obscene material Lottery tickets and advertising Credit cards blank Ivory Gambling appliances Plants or parts of plants

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EAST TIMOR Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

X X

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 5–6 work days 1 5–6 work days

X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X

1 20 kg

X X X X P

Extra Cover to:

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 Restoration of postal services to East Timor The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor is responsible for postal services. Post Offices are operating in Dili and Baucau, and the UN mission is gradually restoring other services. Mail delivery is primarily by means of collection from Post Office Boxes. Import restrictions The United Nations Transitional Administration determines import restrictions. At the date of publication, no special restrictions exist. Special documentation The United Nations Transitional Administration determines special documentation requirements. At the date of publication, no such requirements exist. Prohibitions The United Nations Transitional Administration determines prohibitions. At the date of publication, no prohibitions exist in addition to items prohibited by the Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide.

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ECUADOR Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 6–7 work days X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ambato Bahia Chone Cuenca

Esmeraldas Galapagos Guayaquil

Ibarra Latacunga Loja

Machala Manta Otavalo

Portoviejo Quevedo Quito

Riobamba Santo Domingo Tulcan

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Ecuador authorities before posting: Cigarette papers Firearms and firearm parts Drugs and medicines Tea Ecuador requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Ecuador confiscates commercial goods unless the addressee holds an import licence. Special documentation Consular invoice

Goods that exceed a value of 2000 sucres require five copies of an invoice endorsed by a Consul of Ecuador and sent separately to the addressee. Items without such an invoice pay higher duties. Health Certificate

Articles containing vegetable components in any form require a Health Certificate. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Ecuador prohibits: Absinthe Firearms Pharmaceutical and medical products of unknown Advertising containing Fruit and seeds composition reproductions of currency Gaming items Plants Alcoholic beverages Immoral or obscene material Postage stamps Baby feeders with tubes Ivory Straw hats Copper Perishable substances or Tobacco Erasers foodstuffs

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EGYPT Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 6–7 work days $2939 $2939 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 6–7 work days X X Sea Mail $2939 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

5–6 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Abu Zinmah Alexandria Assiout Aswan Banha Beni Souef Bir El-Abd

Cairo Dahab Damanhour Damiette El-Arish El-Mansoura

El-Tûr Fayoum Gizah Hourghada Ismaîla Karf El-Sheikh

Kénèh Khargueh Luxor Marsa Matrouh Minîeh Nuweiba

Port Said Rafah Ras Sidr Sharm ElSheikh Shebin El-Kom

Sheikh Zuweid Suhag Taba Tantah Zagazig Zuez

ECI and EP – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Post Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Egyptian authorities before posting: Alcohol Chemical products Plants and parts of plants Animal products Carpets Soap Bees, parasites and silkworms Fish of all kinds Tobacco. Firearms and firearm parts Egypt requires an import permit for all goods except personal gifts up to 20 Egyptian pounds value. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Moslem religious books written in other than an Arabic language require a permit from the Customs Department. Copies of the Koran require a permit from the Department of Public Security. Items of workmanship in precious metals must be marked as to metal content. Special documentation All commercial goods or merchandise must contain an invoice, a detailed list of contents, and a Certificate of Origin. Egyptian postcodes always precede the name of the city or town. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Egypt prohibits lottery tickets.

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EL SALVADOR Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ahachapán Chalatenango Cojutepeque La Unión

Nueva San San Miguel Salvador San Salvador San Francisco San Vicente Gotera

Santa Ana Santa Tecla Usulután Santa Rosa de Sensuntepeque Zacatecoluca Lina Sonsonate

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from El Salvador authorities before posting: Coffee Pharmaceutical products Spirits and liqueur essences Firearms and firearm parts Parasites and insect killers Sugar. Medicines Saccharine Special documentation Adhesive tape used in packaging must bear the name and mark, stamp or signature of the sender. Commercial packages require an accompanying invoice with a duplicate copy posted separately to the addressee. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), El Salvador prohibits: Abortion-inducing items Deeds Ivory Bees Gambling devices/machines Leeches Cigarette papers Items contrary to the political, Must and chemical substances social and economic order of useable for fabricating wines Concentrated wines the State Silkworms. Contraceptives

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA Including Rio Muni and Macias Nguema Biyoga

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Malabo ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Refer to Spain. Special documentation Refer to Spain. Prohibitions Prohibitions are the same as Spain. In addition, Equatorial Guinea prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Animal products Antiques

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Cheques, cashier Cosmetics Foodstuffs Furs

Gambling devices Ivory Personal effects Precious metals and stones

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ERITREA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Asmara, Assab and Massawa ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Eritrean authorities before posting: Books and magazines Medicines Video tapes Cassettes Weapons and weapon parts Special documentation A Certificate of Fumigation must accompany all used clothing. The articles must be marked FUMIGATED. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Eritrea prohibits: Items contrary to the political, Ivory social or economic order of the State

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ESTONIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2351 $3527 P P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $3527 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Stamps

Estonia admits cancelled or non-cancelled stamps only as part of an organised philatelic exchange. Medicines

Estonia admits only those medicines and vitamins authorised by the Records Office for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products. Senders should determine import restrictions from Estonian authorities before posting: Alcoholic beverages Bees Fruit and vegetables Animal products Dairy and fish products Tobacco Weapons. Food products up to 5 kg

May be imported without a certificate in parcels, except raw material of animal origin, thermally untreated food products of animal origin, food additives and admixtures. Special documentation Seeds and plants

Seeds, plants and parts of plants require a Phytosanitar y Certificate from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Estonia prohibits: Paper securities serving as Currency, foreign Trademarks and labels instruments of payment Traveller’s cheques.

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ETHIOPIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

P P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P X P 20 kg P X P 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Addis Ababa ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Ethiopian authorities before posting: Books and magazines Medicines Video tapes Cassettes Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation A Certificate of Fumigation must accompany all used clothing. The articles must be marked FUMIGATED. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Ethiopia prohibits ivory.

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FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) Including South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Sandwich Islands, South Shetland Islands and British Antarctic Territory

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

X P 8–10 work days X Registered Post Int’l P 8–10 work days X Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

1 7–9 work days

Air Mail

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

X X

2 20 kg

P X P

Extra Cover to:

X X

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 2 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for Parcels Delivery of Air Mail and Sea Mail Parcels is via the United Kingdom, from where delivery is by sea. Available only to Falkland Islands, South Georgia and British Antarctic Territory. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Falkland Islands authorities before posting drugs, firearms or medicines. Special documentation Falkland Islands has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI Regulations (see F5.8.2), Falkland Islands prohibits parasite and insect killers.

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FAROE ISLANDS Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to:

ECI

4-6 work days

$5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 1 20 kg 20 kg

X P 7-10 work days X P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 7-10 work days X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery P Registered only. X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted –. see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l Air Mail

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $5000 $5000

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels is available to any of the islands where there is a ferry connection from the capital of Faroe Islands, Thorshavn, and throughout the capital itself.

ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Refer to Denmark. Special documentation Refer to Denmark. Prohibitions Prohibitions the same as Denmark. In addition, Faroe Islands prohibit: Antiques Furs Ivory Precious metals and stones

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FIJI Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 3–5 work days $691 $694 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 3–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–4 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Labasa

Lautoka

Nadi

Nadi Airport

Suva

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Fijian authorities before posting: Animal products Medicines Sugar Cereals Milk and butter Video tapes Coffee and tea Plants and parts of plants Weapons and parts of weapons Fruit and vegetables Tobacco

Fiji admits up to 10 kg of tobacco or tobacco products if no other goods are in the same article. Special documentation Commercial goods require a certified invoice attached to the outside of the package. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Fiji prohibits birds’ eggs.

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FINLAND Including Åland Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

$5000 P 4–6 work days X Air Mail $5000 P 5–7 work days $5000 P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Express Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations. ECI and EPI - Parcels are delivered to a Post Office Box but not Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Finnish authorities before posting: Alcohol Firearms Plant or weed-killer Almanacs and calendars Honeycomb Plants of parts of plants Animal products Meat products Poisons Cloth and material Medicines Seeds. Used clothing

Finland accepts used clothing only if thoroughly clean. Special documentation Finnish postcodes always precede the name of the city or town. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Finland prohibits: Lottery tickets and advertising Immoral or obscene material

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FRANCE

Including Corsica and postal services in Andorra and Monaco Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 3–7 work days X P 5–7 work days $1000 P 20 kg P 5–7 work days X X X P 20 kg P Registered or Extra Cover only. P 2 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes.

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $5000 $5000

2 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes.

P P Non-infectious only. P P Private fax machines Monaco only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Valuables An important permit issued by the Banque de France must accompany all valuables. Andorra and Monaco do not accept valuables in letters with Extra Cover up to 500g. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from French authorities before posting: Alcohol Gemstones Rubber articles Animal products Helmets, motorcycle Seeds Baby’s comforters Instruments, measuring Syringes and needles Books and publications Jewellery, imitation Television receivers Cereals Medicines Terminal equipment Contraceptives Metals, precious Tobacco Electric blankets Pearls and precious stones Toys Foodstuffs, prepared Plants and parts of plants Weapons. Fruit Roots and bulbs Special documentation Invoices

Commercial goods must include an invoice. Senders should contact the French authorities for further information. Gifts

Gifts do not require an invoice. Mark the address side of gifts ENVOI ISOLE GRATUIT. Customs declarations

Customs declarations must contain sufficient information for the application of duties and controls. France grants duty-exemption and senders should contact the French authorities for further information. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), France prohibits: Bark from resinous timber Lottery material Metallised Colouring matter Material contrary to public order Material harmful to young people Gambling machines Metallic yarn or trimmings of Pearls coated with lead salts gold thread

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FRENCH GUIANA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 7–8 work days $5000 P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Cayenne Kourou

Matoury

Montsinery

Remire (Montjoly)

St Laurent du Maroni

ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Import restrictions are the same as France. In addition, senders should determine import restrictions from French Guiana authorities before posting: Coffee or parts of coffee plants Cacao or parts of cacao plants Sugar cane or parts of sugar cane plants. Special documentation Refer to France. Prohibitions Prohibitions that same as France. In addition, French Guiana prohibits: Blank forms Cosmetics Foodstuffs

Gambling devices Ivory Jewellery, costume

Labels Liquids, non-hazardous

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FRENCH POLYNESIA Including Society Islands, Gambier Islands, Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, Tuamotu Islands and Tubuai Islands

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $1771 P 20 kg X X P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

X P 3–5 work days X Registered Post Int’l P 3–5 work days X Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

1 3–5 work days

Air Mail

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from French Polynesian authorities before posting: Alcohol Medicines Plants or parts of plants. Firearms Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), French Polynesia prohibits: Bees and insects Pirated literary works Trademarks, false or imitated.

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GABON Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 7–8 work days P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Libreville, Port-Gentil and Sao Tome ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Gabon authorities before posting: Animal products Medicines Plants and plant products Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Firearms Special documentation Gabon requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Most food-related items need a Phytosanitar y Certificate. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Gabon prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Antiques Deeds Drugs, non-prescription

Foodstuffs Furs Gambling devices/machines Ivory

Pirated editions of books Precious metals and stones Sugar Tobacco and tobacco products

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GAMBIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 10 kg 1 10 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 10 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 10 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bakau, Banjul, Fajaka, Lamin, Serekunda and Yundum 2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Gambian authorities before posting: Bees Medicines Plants and parts of plants Firearms Parasites and insect killers Silkworms. Leeches Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Gambia prohibits subversive items.

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GEORGIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1176 P 5–7 work days $470 P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $1176 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Batumi

Kutaisi

Poti

Rustavi

Tbilisi

ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Georgian authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Stamps Dairy products Medicines Vegetables Fish products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting. Weapons and weapon parts Personal use items

Georgia admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Georgia prohibits: Antiques Furs Precious metals and stones Credit cards Honey and honeycomb Printed matter of an offensive nature Eggs, raw Ivory Electronic and high-frequency machines

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GERMANY Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

ECI

Express Post Int’l

P 3–7 work days X

Air Mail

4–6 work days

$5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

P X X 3 20 kg X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 2 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No X notes. Registered Post Int’l

4–6 work days

Sea Mail

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns

ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered or express post. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Valuables in air mail letters may have Extra Cover only up to $900 3 Parcels with a street address will be delivered more quickly than those for a PO Box

address. Inclusion of the addressee’s telephone number is recommended to facilitate parcel delivery

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from German authorities before posting: Animal products Foodstuffs Seed Beer, wine and spirits Hair Tobaccos Chemical or allied industries Hides and skins, raw Toys products Mineral products Vegetable products Coins and medals Paper and paper-board Wood Cosmetics Pharmaceutical products Wool. Gifts

Articles posted as bona fide private gifts are generally exempt from duty . Special documentation Where required, senders must attach unsealed Certificates of Origin or Phytosanitar y Certificates to the customs declaration. Goods delivered against payment must contain an invoice in duplicate. Addressing

German postcodes always precede the name of the city or locality (for example, 22767 HAMBURG). Use of this address format expedites mail processing within Germany. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Germany prohibits: Listening devices Small arms Absinth Methyl alcohol Some mineral products Base metals Coins and medals Printed matter, videos & sound Toy weapons recordings of an offensive Dry vine wood Video games. Liquids with above 82% alcohol nature

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GHANA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$5000 $5000

P 7–8 work days $5000 P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X X P 20 kg Registered or Extra Cover only. P P 3 Extra Cover only. No notes.

$5000

3 Extra Cover only. No notes.

P P Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only. X

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Ghana prohibits coins in any mail article Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Ghana authorities before posting: Carbon paper Cocoa plants and seeds Cotton seed

Dairy products Films Firearms and firearm parts Fish products

Medicines Postage stamps Uniforms

Special documentation Senders should separately post invoices, Certificate of Origin and any other required certificates to addressees for presentation on delivery. Invoices values must be in pounds sterling. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Ghana prohibits: Coins Gaming Live trees and Lottery tickets Subversive literature equipment other plants Spirits

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GIBRALTAR Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to Gibraltar ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Gibraltar authorities before posting weapons. Special documentation Gibraltar has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Gibraltar prohibits: Animal skins Antiques

September 2007

Furs Ivory

Lottery tickets and related items Precious metals and stones

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GREECE Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Parcels – Zone: D

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Weight to:

P P 20 kg 3–7 work days P X P 20 kg P 5–7 work days $5000 P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X X P 20 kg Registered or Extra Cover only. P P

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $5000 $5000

1 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No

P P Non-infectious only. P

notes.

1 Valuables Greece admits public securities and securities payable to bearer only with the authorisation of the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Greek authorities before posting: Cigarette (or equally fine) paper Milk, condensed Tobacco leaf Firearms Pharmaceutical products Television receivers Guns, sporting Plants and plant products Weapons and parts of weapons Meat products Silk cocoons All items, including gifts, are subject to customs duty. Special documentation Used Clothing

Used clothing, dress materials, footwear, old papers and packing materials require a Certificate of Disinfection. Commercial goods

Many commercial goods require the addressee to hold an import licence. Senders must attach a commercial invoice to customs documentation. Greece grants duty-exemption for items up to a certain value, senders must check with Greek authorities for this value. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Greece prohibits: Aluminium in leaves or foil Publications of a seditious nature Snuff Lottery tickets and related items Saccharine Tobacco or tobacco products in letters Playing cards Salt

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GREENLAND Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: – see F1.8 4–6 work days

Extra Cover to: $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

X $5000 $5000 P 7–10 work days P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 7–10 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Jacobshavn, Nuuk, Sondre Stromfjord and Stromfjord ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Refer to Denmark. Special documentation Refer to Denmark. Prohibitions Prohibitions are the same as Denmark. In addition, Greenland prohibits: Antiques Furs

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Ivory

Precious metals and stones

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 7–8 work days P 10 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 10 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to St Georges, Carriacou and Petit Martinique ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Grenada authorities before posting: Fruit Medicines Plants and parts of plants. Special documentation Grenada has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Grenada prohibits: Cosmetics Gold and silver items bearing Lottery tickets and advertising imitations of British hallmarks Personal effects Currency, forged or counterfeit Ivory Foodstuffs Playing cards Liquids, non-hazardous Gambling devices Shaving brushes from Japan.

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GUADELOUPE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Basse Terre Capesterre

Desirade Grand Bourg Gosier (Hotels) Point a Pitre

St Louis

Terre De Bas (Les Saints)

Terre De Haut (Les Saints)

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Guadeloupe authorities before posting: Coffee or parts of coffee plants Cacao or parts of cacao plants Parts of sugar cane plants Otherwise, restrictions are the same as France. Special documentation Refer to France. Prohibitions Prohibitions are the same as France. In addition, Guadeloupe prohibits: Gambling devices Ivory

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Playing cards Price tickets for garments

Publications for public resale

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GUAM Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X P 20 kg X X X X P

Registered Post Int’l

Extra Cover to:

$5000

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Refer to United States of America. Special documentation Refer to United States of America. Prohibitions Refer to United States of America.

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GUATEMALA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Not permitted in ECI P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala capital

Huehuetenango Puerto Barrios Quezaltenango Retalhuleu

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail deilvery). Guatemala does not accept ECI or EPI – Parcels duty-payable articles (merchandise).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Guatemala authorities before posting: Alcohol Cinefilms Plants and parts of plants Bees Honeycombs Seed Chain letters Medicines Silkworms Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation Customs documentation

Article Letters without Extra Cover up to 500 g weight and up to $500 value Letters or Parcels without Extra Cover more than 500 g weight or $500 value

Use customs form CN22 CP72

Invoices

Commercial goods require duplicate invoices endorsed by a Guatemalan consul. Attach the invoices to the customs declaration. Sealing tape

Adhesive tape of any kind used for sealing postal items must bear the name, mark or signature of the sender upon the tape surface. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Guatemala prohibits: Baby feeders or accessories with Ivory Telegraphic apparatus glass tubes Lottery tickets Whistles, as used by police. Gardenia seeds or seedlings Military equipment Gambling devices Powder of any kind Hessian bags, used Seditious articles

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GUINEA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

P 7–8 work days P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1528 P 20 kg X $1528 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Conakry ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Guinea authorities before posting: Alcohol Leeches Serums and vaccines Bees Medicines Sugarcane. Distilled spirits Mineral waters Firearms Plants and parts of plants Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Guinea requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. The sender should provide a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Guinea prohibits: Conserves with insufficient Military equipment Airline tickets, blank stock marks of origin Precious metals and stones Animal products Contraceptives Trademarks, French, false or Antiques Diamonds Fish conserves imitated Baby comforters not made of Furs Trademarks resembling the Red pure rubber Cross Gambling devices Baby-feeders Non-metric weights and Coins and medallions resembling Ivory measures. legal coinage

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GUINEA-BISSAU Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$5000 P P 10 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 10 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bissau ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Guinea-Bissau authorities before posting drugs, medicines or firearms. Special documentation Guinea-Bissau has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Guinea-Bissau prohibits: Postage stamps resembling those Animals and animal products Furs in current circulation Antiques Ivory Precious metals and stones Drugs, non-prescription Liquids, non-hazardous Seditious printed matter and Plants films.

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GUYANA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 7–8 work days P 20 kg X 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a post office box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Guyana authorities before posting: Firearms Newsprint and writing paper Toilet waters Food products Plants and parts of Vegetables and fruit. Medicines Spirits and wines Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Guyana requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. The sender should provide a Certificate of Origin for British-made goods. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Guyana prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Foodstuffs Shaving brushes made in Japan Animal products Linen Silkworms Bees Lottery tickets and advertising Subversive publications Coins Obscene articles Trademarks, imitated Currency, counterfeit Plants Window glass.

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HAITI Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bourdon Delmas Cap Haitien Diquini Carrefourshada Gonaives

Jeremie Laboule Leogane

Martissant Petionville

Petit Goave St Marc Port-au-Prince Thomassin

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Haitian authorities before posting medicines or bees. Special documentation Haiti has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Haiti prohibits: Items contrary to the political, Contraceptives Drugs social or moral order of Haiti. Ivory

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HONDURAS Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days Air Mail 3 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days ECI

Express Post Int’l

X X X

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P 20 kg X X P 20 kg X P P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Sealed letters Honduras does not accept letters sealed with adhesive tape. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Honduras authorities before posting drugs, firearms or firearm parts, medicines, or plants. Special documentation Used clothing requires a Certificate of Disinfection endorsed by a competent authority. Under ECI, customs require relevant invoices for samples. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Honduras prohibits ivory and offensive or immoral articles.

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HONG KONG Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 3–4 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 3–4 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3-7 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Hong Kong authorities before posting: Bees Medicines Rice Coffee Parasites and insect killers Rubber Firearms Plants and parts of plants Silkworms Leeches Precious metals Sugar Special documentation Hong Kong requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Address import permit enquiries to Director, Trade and Industry Department, Kow Loon, Hong Kong. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Hong Kong prohibits: Advertising relating to gambling Counterfeit currency Imitation postage stamps or games of chance Imitation markings of the Lottery tickets and circulars Agriculture poisons Government Services Trademarks, false or imitated.

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HUNGARY Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X Air Mail 5–7 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Express Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

4–6 work days

P P Non-infectious only. P

$5000

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to main cities and towns ECI and EPI - Parcels have delayed delivery to other towns and rural destinations. ECI and EPI Parcels contact the addressee to arrange a delivery point. Import restrictions Automobile spare parts

Hungary admits gifts of automobile spare parts (one of each kind) for the use of an individual person, subject to 60% customs duty assessed on the domestic retail value. Medicines and medical products

Hungary admits medicines and medical products for the use of an individual person, to the quantities shown on the prescription or medical certificate. Medical products and vaccines sent to authorised institutes do not require the permission of the Ministry of Public Health. Items sent to the Hungarian Red Cross, to schools and to medical institutes or other establishments for teaching, science or research, are exempt from customs duties only if these establishments become the owners of the items. Gifts

Hungary admits personal duty-free gifts to a value of $12. Above $12, the rate of customs duty increases proportionately to 60% as the value increases to $200. Values are the domestic retail price. The table shows the maximum permitted value of each item in a postal article. Hungary deems gifts that exceed these values as commercial items. Any item exceeding $200 must be the only item. If the postal article has a value of: $20 $40 $100 $200 $400 Then, no one item may exceed: $4 $8 $20 $40 $200

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Special documentation All commercial items or merchandise must include an invoice on an original letterhead with date, reference number, original signature and stamp. The invoice must clearly describe the contents and itemise each by number of units, value, country of origin and terms of trade. It should also include the type of currency and the reason for export. The table shows other documentary requirements. Item Required documentation Jewellery, and other items with Hallmark of the Institute of Control and Authentication of gold, silver or platinum in their Precious Metals. make up. Red pepper and pimento. Examination certificate issued by the National Agriculture Substances Quality Control Institute. Mineral waters, animal products, Written authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. plants and vegetable substances, veterinary medicaments. Non-Hungarian films. Written authority of the Ministry of Culture. Radio transmitters or transmitter- Written authority of the Ministry of Communications and Posts. receivers. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Hungary prohibits: Food and beverages harmful to Publications embarrassing to the Roots, stems and leaves of potatoes, tomatoes and health interests of the Hungarian Republic or contrary to public eggplant. Natural fertilisers order of morality

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ICELAND Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

P 7–8 work days P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 20 kg X P 20 kg X P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Akranes Akureyri Borgarnes Egilsstadir

Gordabaer Hafnarfjordur Hornafjordur Husavik

Isafjordur Keflavik Kopavgur Mosfellsveit

Reykjavik Stykkisholmur Saudarkroukur Varma Selfoss Vestmannaeyjar Seltjarnarnes

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Icelandic authorities before posting: Alcohol Medicines Tobacco and tobacco products Beer Milk Wines and liqueurs Hair, bristles Plants Wool. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. Iceland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Iceland prohibits: Animal products Lead toys Sacks or bags, used Bees Liquids, non-hazardous Straw and hay, including when used as packaging Gambling devices Meat and meat products Silkworms Ivory Rags

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INDIA Service

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

ECI

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 2 See note 2

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–6 work days $2500 $2500 P Registered Post Int’l 3 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 X P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4-5 work days

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Agartala Agra Ahmedabad Aizawl Ajmer Allahabad Alwaye Ambala Amritsar Aluvay Auranbad Bangalore Bareilly Belgaon

Bhopal Bhubaneshwar Bombay Calcutta Callicut Chandigharh Coimbatore Cuttack Dehradun Delhi Dhanbad Dibrugarh Faridabad Gangtok Goa

Gorakhpur Gulburga Gurgaon Guwahati Gwallor Hosur Howrah Hublidharwab Hyderabad Imphal Indore Jaipur Jammu Jamshedpur Johdpur

Jorhat Jullundar Kanchipuram Kanpur Kochi Kolan Kottayam Lucknow Ludhiana Madras Mangalore Meerut Moradabad Mumbai

Mysore Nagpur Nasik Panaji Panipat Patna Pondicherry Pune Raipur Rajkot Ranchi Salem Shillong Shimla Silchar

$5000

Siliguri Srinagar Surat Thiruananthapu ram Tirupati Tirupur Trichur Trichy Udaipur Udupi Vadodara Varanasi Vijayawada Visakhapatnam

ECI articles and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Parcels by Air Mail The maximum weight for parcels is 20 kg except to the places shown in the table, where the availability of service and the maximum weight can depend on the time of year. Place Dankhar Dodamarg

Season 15 November to 30 June All year

Kaza Keylang Lota The following places in the State of Kashmir: Dras Leh Kargil The following places in the North East Frontier Agency (Assam Circle): Anini Vijayanagar Tuting

15 November to 30 June 1 January to 31 March

Service availability and weight No service Maximum weight if addressed to a private person – 5 kg No service No service

1 November to 31 May

Maximum weight – 4 kg No Extra Cover available

All year

Maximum weight – 2 kg

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2 Parcels by Air Mail â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Sealing of packages with Extra Cover

Senders should seal Extra Cover packages with lead seals, wax seals, by sewing in calico, or by some other effective means. All seals should bear the same special design or mark of the sender.

3 Registered Post International Registered Post International is not available to some localities in the State of Jammu. India pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Indian authorities before posting: Drawing and mathematical Perfumes Alcohol, wine equipment Plants, fruit and seeds Antiques Films and videos Precious stones and synthetic Arms and ammunition Fountain pens and parts stones or gems Bees Gold and silver Radio and wireless apparatus Cinefilms, non-inflammable Jewellery Silk and objects made of silk Cameras Liqueurs Sports goods and equipment Computer systems Medicines Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes Consumer electronic goods Pencils, lead or propelling Watches and watch parts Cotton Wool. Perishable articles and edible substances

Send perishable articles and edible substances by Air Mail. Gifts

India admits gift packages up to 100 rupees without an import permit. Customs duty

India calculates customs duty on all items. Books and magazines are duty-free. Special documentation India requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. The customs declaration for all commercial goods must state that an invoice in duplicate and a Certificate of Origin are enclosed. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), India prohibits: Items contrary to the political, Lottery tickets and circulars Fat of animal origin social or moral order of the State

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INDONESIA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–6 work days P X P 20 kg X Registered Post Int’l P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Amboina Balikpapan Banda Aceh Bandung Banjarmasin Batam Bekasi Bengkulu Bogor

Bontang Bukittinggi Cianjur Cibinong Cilegon Cimahi Ciputat Cirebon Denpasar Depok

Jakarta Jambi Jayapura Karawang Kendari Kudus Kupang Lhoksumawe Madiun

Mageland Malang Manado Mataram Medan Mojokerto Padang Palembang Palu Pangkalpinang

Pekanbaru Pondokgede Pontianak Purwokerto Salatiga Samarinda Sawangan Semarang Serang Solo

Suarbaya Sukabumi Sukoharjo Tangerang Tanjungkarang Tanjungpinang Tarakan Ujung Pandang Ungaran Yogyakarta

In Jakarta, ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the postcode ranges 10000, 11000, 12000, 13000 and 14000 (except Pulan Seribu). ECI articles and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Indonesian authorities before posting: Printed material in Chinese or Animal products Pharmaceutical products written in Chinese characters Food and beverages Plants and parts of plants Printed material in Indonesian Weapons Records, cassettes and videos languages or dialects Special documentation Commercial goods require a copy of invoice with number and date of import permit. Gift parcels and all associated documentation bear the words GIFT PARCEL FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF THE ADDRESSEE. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Indonesia prohibits: Publications harmful to young Chain letters Pirated books people. Obscene or immoral publications Recording video cassettes and laser disks are prohibited under ECI.

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IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 10 kg 1 10 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1000 P 6–7 work days P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X Sea Mail $1000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Not permitted in ECI P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the Provinces shown AzarbaydjanCharghi AzarbaydjanGharbi Backtiari

Bakhtaran Bouchehr Boyer Ahmed Cohkilonillet Farse

Guilan Hamédan Hormozgan Ilam

Isfahan Kerman Khorassan Khouzestan

Kordestan Lorestan Markazi Mazandaran Semnan

Sistan and Baloutchestan Tehaharmahal Teheran Yazd

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Iranian authorities before posting: Firearms and firearm parts Parasites and insect killers Saccharine Medicines Photographic apparatus Weapons and parts of weapons Gifts

Gifts should weigh not more than 10 kg. Special documentation Iran imposes import quotas and requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Iran prohibits: Chemical dyes Plants Trademarks, false or imitated Clothing material for resale Razor blades, used Wireless apparatus. Subversive or immoral literature Clothing, used and items Foodstuffs, perishable Sugar Games Tobacco and derivatives Lottery tickets Toxic substances

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

P 1

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5-6 work days $5000 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

P 20 kg P 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

2 20 kg P X 6–7 work days P X Sea Mail 2 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

6–7 work days

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 2 Extra Cover Iraq does not pay compensation for articles containing liquids, substances that easily liquefy, fragile items or perishable items. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Iraq authorities before posting: Antiques Medicines Weapons Cotton and cotton seed Plants and parts of plants Wines, spirits, liqueurs Fats for human consumption Salt, unrefined Wireless apparatus and transistor receivers. Firearms and firearm parts Serums Hair-dyes containing diamine Special documentation Iraq has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Iraq prohibits: Baby comforters Lottery tickets Sweets containing alcohol Balls, rubber Meat, non-preserved Tea Binoculars Milk, condensed Trademarks, false Cassettes Postcards, pictorial, packages of Veils, silk Coins, counterfeit Printing machines and tools Vine leaves and cuttings Foodstuff, perishable Shaving brushes made in Japan Walkie-talkie transmitterreceivers. Fruit Soap Subversive literature

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IRELAND For Northern Ireland, refer to United Kingdom Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

$5000 P 4 work days X Air Mail $2483 P 4–5 work days $2483 P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail $2483 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery) Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Irish authorities before posting: Animal products Medicines Tobacco Anti-parasite products Plants and parts of plants Video Recordings Books and periodical Poultry and products Weapons publications Precious metal products Wood (coniferous) Bees Sealskin products Wool Fruit and vegetables Special documentation Ireland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Commercial goods require an invoice. Senders should show on customs documentation: § the location of the invoice – enclosed or despatched separately § the name, weight, value and origin of the goods. Gifts

For gifts, senders should mark customs documentation GIFT PACKAGE. Ireland grants dutyexemptions and sender should contact the Irish authorities for further information. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Ireland prohibits: Lottery tickets Authors’ rights, infringements of Coins, illegal weight standard Citizens' band radios with AM Government markings, false Paper or materials treated with capability Indecent and obscene books and oils or varnishes cards Seal pup’s skins

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ISRAEL Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–6 work days P X P 20 kg X Registered Post Int’l P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Israel authorities before posting: Chemical products Firearms and firearm parts Records, films and cassettes Tobacco or tobacco products Cigarettes exceeding 600 units Food products exceeding 600 g Clothing and footwear Meat and meat products Computer cards not sent in a Postage stamps, monthly value Weapons and parts of weapons letter exceeding 100 new Israeli shekels Fish and fish products Gifts

Israel admits gifts for the personal use of the addressee if: § the item is not a restricted or prohibited import § the sender has declared the contents § the weight of the article does not exceed 20 kg. Special documentation The addressee must provide an import licence for all types of goods except immigrant’s personal effects and gifts. Commercial goods require an invoice attached either to the outside of the article or to the customs documentation. An invoice on any item speeds customs clearance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Israel prohibits: Bacteria Food colouring Lottery tickets and circulars Dairy product except canned Fruit Plants and parts of plants powdered milk Games of chance Publications, seditious Diamonds Jewels and precious stones Soil, earth and organic matter Spices over 1 kg

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ITALY

Including Sardinia, Sicily and San Marino Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Service

ECI

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X Air Mail 5–7 work days $4000 $3839 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $3839 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–4 work days

$5000

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI - Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Italian authorities before posting: Plants and plant products Weapons Wood products. Seeds Special documentation Italy requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Commercial goods require an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Customs duty thresholds For items addressed to private individuals: § if the value of the contents of an item does not exceed 45 euros, no duty will be levied; § if the value of the contents of an item exceeds 45 euros but is less than 350 euros, a duty of 3.5% + 20% VAT will be levied; or § if the value of the contents of an items exceeds 350 euros, it must be accompanied by a commercial or pro-forma invoice for customs clearance. Upon clearance, a customs certificate will be sent to the addressee by post. The item will be delivered and customs duties will be collected on delivery. For items addressed to businesses: § if the value of the contents of an item does not exceed 22 euros, no duty will be levied; or § if the value of the item exceeds 22 euros, the item will be cleared and a copy of the customs certificate listing the duties levied will be prepared for the addressee. The original certificate will be sent to the addressee by post. The item will be delivered and customs duties will be collected on delivery. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Italy prohibits:. Cheques, blank Hunting trophies Airline tickets, blank stock Eggs Insects Antiques Precious metals and stones Bearer Share Certificates, Bonds, Fish Uncashed Travellers Cheques, Fossilized animals Meat Open Tickets (lottery, football Furs Milk match, theatre) Tobacco and tobacco substitutes Honey

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JAMAICA Refer to separate entry for Cayman Islands

Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1714 P P 10 kg X 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $872 X P 10 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Black River Boscobel Braco Clarendon Discovery Bay Edgewater Falmouth Golden Spring

Hanover Independence City Kingston Lucea Manchester Mandeville Maypen

Montego Bay Morant Bay Negril Ocho Rios Port Antonio Portland Portmore Red Hills

Reading Rio Bueno Rosehall Runaway Bay Savannah la Mar Spanish Town St Andrew

St Anns Bay St Catherine St Elizabeth St James St Mary St Thomas Stony Hill Tower Isle

Trelawney Westmoreland White River

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Jamaican authorities before posting: Footwear Spirits Animal rugs or covers and accessories, used Fruit Tobacco Coins exceeding a value of 10 Medicines Toys resembling firearms Jamaican dollars Potatoes Vegetables. Firearms Razor blades Special documentation Jamaica requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. The sender should attach a Certificate of Origin for all British-made goods. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Jamaica prohibits: Alcohol Honey and beeswax Pornography Bees and beekeeping appliances Ivory Shaving brushes made in Asia Charms and similar objects Lottery tickets Soil Cocoa and products Maize flour String and rope Coffee and products Meats Sugar. Edible oil Medicines for venereal diseases Flick or spring knives Milk, condensed Plants and seeds

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JAPAN Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X Air Mail 3–4 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 3–4 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

3-7 work days

$5000

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Japanese authorities before posting: Animal products Plants and plant products Rice and straw goods Firearms, imitation Resins Vegetables. Pharmaceutical products Special documentation Items containing merchandise or samples require an invoice in duplicate. Articles more than ¥200,000 in value require a Certificate of Origin. Senders should clearly mark all articles with the purpose of the shipment; for example, GIFT, MERCHANDISE, SAMPLES, or UNACCOMPANIED GOODS. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Japan prohibits: Copyright violations Lottery material Publications, including video tapes, prejudicial to public Counterfeit, defaced or imitation Patent violations order or morality stamps Trademark violations.

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JORDAN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 5–7 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ajlûn Amman

Aqaba Irbid

Jarash Karak

Ma’ân Ma’daba

Mafraq Salt

Tofeïla Zarqa

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Jordanian authorities before posting: Alcohols and spirits Dairy products Sugar Animal and animal products Pharmaceutical products Television receivers Charts and maps Plants and plant products Weapons Coffee Special documentation Jordan requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Commercial goods require an invoice. Gifts

Gifts to the value of $A110 do not require an import permit and should bear the endorsement UNSOLICITED GIFT. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Jordan prohibits: Bearer securities Lottery tickets and advertising

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KAZAKHSTAN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery

Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

$5000

Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X $5000 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. 20 kg

3 Registered or Extra Cover only.

Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles

P P 6–7 work days X X 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D

$5000

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Post Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Delivery confirmation Kazakhstan does not deliver to addressees in person. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Kazakhstan authorities before posting: Animal products Fish products Plants and plant products Audio Recordings Fruit Radio and video machines Bees Leeches Silkworms Computer tapes and discs Medicines Vegetables Dairy products Photographic and video Weapons, hunting. equipment Electronic music equipment Personal use items

Kazakhstan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Clothing –coats, jackets etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

3 of each kind 10 metres 1 of each kind 10 5 1

Computer tapes and discs Wine and vodka Radio and video machines Electronic music equipment Primary religious works – Bible, Koran, Tora etc Crucifixes, icons etc.

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Name and Address of Sender The name and address of the sender must be shown on all items. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance.

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Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Kazakhstan prohibits: Antiques Honey and honeycomb Perishables Eggs, raw Isopropanol Photographic Film (undeveloped) Electronic and high-frequency Ivory machines Postage stamps (unused) Military equipment Firearms and firearm parts Precious metals and stones Furs Weapons and parts of weapons

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KENYA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 6–8 work days X X Sea Mail $235 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–8 work days

$274

20 kg

$235

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Arusha (Tanzania) Bungoma Busia Changamwe Diani Eldore Embakasi Embu

Industrial Area Kabete Kakamega Karatina Kericho Kerugoya Kilifi Kisii Kisumu

Kitale Langata Limuru Lower Kabete Machakos Malindi Mazeras Meru Miritini

Molo Mombasa Moshi (Tanzania) Mtito Andei Mtwapa Mumias Muranga Muthaiga

Nairobi Naivasha Nakuru Nanyuki Narok Nyahururu Nyali Nyeri Sagana

Shimanzi Sotik Thika Ukunda Voi Webuye Westlands.

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Post Restante (counter mail delivery). For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, ECI and EPI – Parcels notify the boxholder of arrival. Kenya does not permit adhesive tape as a seal for ECI articles and EPI - Parcels.

2 Express Post International – Letter guaranteed service is not available from Perth Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Kenyan authorities before posting: Animal products Parasites, insects and Vegetables weed killers Weapons. Used clothing

Kenya accepts used clothing only if addressed to a genuine charitable organisation. Special documentation Senders should label commercial goods INVOICE ENCLOSED, and enclose a dated and signed invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Kenya prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Furs

Invoices, blank

Ivory and other animal based carving material

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KIRIBATI Formerly Gilbert Islands – including Washington Island, Fanning Island, Christmas Island (Pacific Ocean), Phoenix Islands and Kanton Island

Service

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–6 work days $5000

1 Express Post Int’l 2 4–7 work days Air Mail 3 4–7 work days Registered Post Int’l 3 4–7 work days ECI

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

X X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to main cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other towns and rural destinations by registered or express post, or contacts the addressee to arrange a delivery point. For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Limited flights available to Kiribati Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Kiribati authorities before posting parasites and destroyers of harmful insects. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Kiribati prohibits: Coal-tar derivatives useable in Parasites and destroyers of Shaving brushes of Asian origin dyes harmful insects Trademarks, British, false or imitated.

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KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC North Korea Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 1 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l 1 7–8 work days Express Post Int’l

6–7 work days

Air Mail

X X Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological X FaxPost bureau X Sea Mail

X X X

Confirm delivery

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X X X X P X X

Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. Private fax machines only.

1 Sender's risk Australia Post accepts letters and postcards addressed to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea only at sender's risk. Import restrictions All imports are restricted. Special documentation No special documentation requirements apply to letters. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide.

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KOREA, REPUBLIC South Korea

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–5 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

3-7 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Republic of Korea authorities before posting: Foodstuffs Printed matter Swords Knives Products of animal origin Vegetable or other plant products Weapons. Special documentation Small items to a value of 70,000 Won are admitted free of duty if appropriately labelled GIFT, SAMPLE, GOODS RETURNED, TEMPORARY IMPORT, and so on. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Republic of Korea prohibits raw hides and skins, and meat products

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KUWAIT Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 3–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail $3000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

4–6 work days

$3353

20 kg

$3000

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Kuwait authorities before posting: Telephone, radio and fax Animal products Colour cameras machines Brushes Pharmaceuticals Vegetables Weapons and parts of weapons Commercial jewellery

Senders must obtain the approval of the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry before sending, for resale or commercial purposes, jewels, precious stones or metals and associated equipment. Special documentation Medicines

Medicines must include a prescription or a document indicating their composition. Invoices

All goods exceeding 50 Kuwaiti Dinars must include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Kuwait also prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. Kuwait prohibits: Gambling devices Pork products Alcoholic beverages Grain samples Precious metals and stones Antiques Invoices, blank Publications containing proCheques, blank Israelite, anti-Arab or antiIvory Cigarette advertising and materials with cigarette Imitation firearms/paraphernalia Islamic propaganda Religious publications/figures companies’ branding Items used for black magic, Clothes resembling military Remote control vehicle voodoo etc. uniforms Tobacco Perishables Contraceptives Playing cards Furs

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KYRGYZSTAN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2351 $2351 P P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $2351 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bishkek, Jalal Abad, Karakol and Osh ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Post Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Kyrgyzstan authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Silkworms Bees Leeches Stamps Dairy products Medicines Vegetables Fish products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting. Weapons and parts of weapons Personal use items

Kyrgyzstan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Kyrgyzstan prohibits: Antiques Furs Honey and honeycomb Eggs, raw Ivory Precious metals and stones Electronic and high-frequency Undeveloped photographic film machines

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LAO, PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–5 work days P X P 20 kg X Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown in each Province Bokeo Province Houeisai Champasack Province Pakse Khammouane Province Thakhek Luang Prabang Province Luang Prabang Muong Ngoy Xieng Nguem Muong Nane Saravane Province Saravane Sayaboury Province Sayaboury Vientiane City Hatsayfong Naxaythong Chanthaboury Sikhottabong Xaysetha Xaythany Xieng Khouang Province Phonsavanh

Phonxay Nambak

Pakngum Sisattanak

Borikhamsay Province Paksane Houaphan Province Sam Neua Luang Namtha Province Luang Namtha Oudomxay Province Muang Xay Savannakhet Province Khanthaboury Sekong Province Thateng Vientiane Province Phone Hong

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions The Lao People's Democratic Republic admits only the following goods. Senders require the written authorisation of the Lao Ministry of Industry and Trade to send anything not on the list: Articles of no commercial value Newspapers, printed papers and Samples Art works, original, imported by other published items that Red Cross articles cannot harm the Lao People’s Wedding trousseaux and school their creators Democratic Republic. uniforms. Goods imported by the diplomatic and consular corps Personal effects and clothing Pharmaceutical products for Goods re-imported after medical or scientific purposes temporary export Special documentation See Import restrictions Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Lao People's Democratic Republic prohibits: Films – entertainment Pharmaceutical products Tape and video Radio receiver equipment Telecommunications equipment.

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LATVIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2265 $2351 P P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $2351 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI articles and EPI – Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Latvian authorities before posting: Animal products Plants and plant products. Gifts to private individuals up to 50 lats value are duty-exempt if the article contains no more than three identical objects. Special documentation Animal products require a Certificate of Veterinar y Service. Plant products require a Phytosanitar y Certificate. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Latvia prohibits: Ammunition, explosives and Narcotics, behaviour-influencing Plant products – hyacinth bulbs, substances and devices for their carnation and chrysanthemum similar items seedlings and cuttings, seeds of use Coins leguminous plants, seeds of Firearms and firearm parts weeds subject to quarantine Pornography Securities of any kind payable to Raw materials of animal origin bearer Weapons and all components

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LEBANON Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days Air Mail 3 6–7 work days Registered Post Int’l 4 6–7 work days ECI

Express Post Int’l

X X X

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown: Aley Baalbeck

Beirut Jbeil

Jounieh Nabatieh

Saida Tripoli

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 10 kg

X X P X P

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

Tyre Zahle

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Service levels The availability and extent of all services to Lebanon are subject to change at short notice. Call 13 13 18 for up-to-date information.

4 Registered Post International Lebanon pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Lebanese authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Foodstuffs Radio sets Animal products Mineral dyes Steel wool Chemical or pharmaceutical Paper and cloth Tobacco. products Perfume and cosmetics Coffee Plant products Special documentation Commercial shipments valued at £50 Lebanese or more require three copies of a combined Certificate of Origin and commercial invoice. An Australian Chamber of Commerce must have certified the document and a Lebanese consul must have endorsed it. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Lebanon prohibits: Antiques Gambling articles Postal envelopes Butter, artificial Liquids or liquefiable elements Powdered milk Cigarette paper Living insects and their eggs Precious metals and stones Contraceptives and relating Isopropanol Publications or items literature embarrassing to public order Ivory Tobacco manufacturing Fats, foreign Paper coloured with toxic apparatus Fragile articles substances Trademarks, false. Furs Plants and parts of plants

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LESOTHO Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Clocolan Ficksburg

Ladybrand Leribe

Mafeteng Maputsoe

Maseru Mazenod

Mohales Hoek Teyateyaneng Roma

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Lesotho authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Clothing Weapons. Animal products Vegetable products Special documentation Senders of commercial goods should post a certified invoice to the addressee separately. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Lesotho prohibits: Antiques

September 2007

Furs

Ivory Precious metals and stones

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LIBERIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

P P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $768

X P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. 3 20 kg

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI courier and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Monrovia ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels is available to all destinations, but only the following post offices deliver: Buchanan

Greenville

Harper

Monrovia

Roberts Int'l Airport

Robertsport

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Liberian authorities before posting firearms or pharmaceutical products. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Customs declarations must show the value, gross and net mass of the goods and the transport and Extra Cover costs. The value and costs should be in both Australian and US dollars. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Liberia prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Credit card blanks Money orders Alcoholic beverages Gambling devices Perishables Cash letters Ivory Precious metals and stones Cheques, blank Lottery tickets and advertising Publications prejudicial to public order. Coal & firewood Military equipment

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LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA Including Cyrenaica

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to Benghazi and Tripoli 2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Libyan Arab Jamahiriya requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Libyan Jamahiriya authorities before posting: Butter and margarine Meat and meat products Plants and parts of plants Milk products Weapons and parts. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. The sender should provide a Certificate of Origin for all commercial goods, plants, and foodstuffs. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Libyan Jamahiriya prohibits all items offensive to the muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya prohibits: Publications contrary to public Alcoholic beverages Gambling devices order Antiques Ivory Religious publications and Deeds Liquids, non-hazardous paraphernalia Drugs, prescription and nonMiliary uniforms Salt prescription Playing cards Seeds Films, 8mm, 16mm and 35mm Pork products Tea Furs Precious metals and stones Tobacco products

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LIECHTENSTEIN Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

6–7 work days

$5000

20 kg

$5000

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to rural destinations by registered or express post, or contacts the addressee to arrange a delivery point. ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Same as for Switzerland. Special documentation Same as for Switzerland. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), prohibitions are the same as Switzerland. Liechtenstein also prohibits: Antiques

Furs Ivory

Precious metals and stones

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LITHUANIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Lithuania admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown: Item

Chocolate Coffee Clothing – coats, jackets etc. Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

0.5 kg 1 kg 3 of each 10 metres 1 of each 10 5 1

Item

Wines Spirits Tobacco

Quantity

1 litre 1 litre 50 cigarettes or 10 cigars Computer tapes and discs 15 Radio and video machines 1 of each Electronic music equipment 1 of each Primary religious works – Bible, 2 of each Koran, Tora etc. Crucifixes, icons etc. 2 of each

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Lithuania prohibits: Electronic and high-frequency Firearms and firearm parts Weapons and parts of weapons machines Watchbands and bracelets

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LUXEMBOURG Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

6–7 work days

$5000

20 kg

$5000

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Luxembourg authorities before posting: Animal products Plant and vegetable products Weapons. Bees and honeycombs Small-value items may not be subject to a lump sum levy if they are: § occasional in nature § concern solely goods reserved for the personal or family use of the addressee. § have a dutiable value, senders should contact the Luxembourg authorities for further information. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Luxembourg prohibits: Antiques Drugs, non-prescription Furs

Imitation and pirated products Ivory

Precious metals and stones Printed matter relating to lotteries or sweepstakes

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MACAO Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4 work days

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 4–5 work days P X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

4–5 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Macao authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Weapons. Special documentation Articles exceeding a value of 90 patacas require a consular invoice signed by the sender and endorsed by a Portuguese Consul. Prohibitions Items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPIParcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 6–7 work days X X Sea Mail $3840 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

$3840

20 kg

$3840

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Berovo Bitola Debar Delcevo Demir Kapija

Gevgelija Gostivar Jegunovce Kavadarci

Kicevo Kocani Kratovo Kriva Palanka

Krusevo Kumanovo Negotino Ohrid

Resen Skopje Stip Struga

Strumica Tabanovce Tetovo Veles

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Macedonian authorities before posting: Animal products Jewellery Plants or plant products Anti-parasite products Measuring instruments Printed publications Fruit and vegetable products Musical instruments Tobacco Pharmaceutical products Weapons. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. It does not accept articles containing incomplete watchcases or parts. Postal items addressed to individuals not exceeding $US100 are exempt from customs duty. Items inherited abroad and articles provided for in contracts concluded between States may be freely imported in accordance with such contracts. Natural persons of Macedonian nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that profession subject to special conditions. Special documentation Senders must provide proof of the addressee's entitlement on the customs form; otherwise, the addressee must provide the proof before delivery. Customs authorities inspect all Parcels. Senders should mark all gifts and accompanying documents GIFT PARCEL or ENVOI CADEAU. All commercial goods must include an invoice.

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MACEDONIA, continued

Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Macedonia prohibitions: Antiques Cheques, cashier

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Deeds Furs

Ivory Precious metals and stones

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MADAGASCAR Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

3 7–8 work days

$287

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ambanja Ambatondrazaka

Ambositra Antananarivo Antsirabe

Antsohiny Fandriana Farafangana

Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X X P 20 kg X P Extra Cover only. X P 20 kg

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Parcels – Zone: C

Fianarantorsa Ihosy Majunga

Manakara Mananjary Morondava

Tamatave Tulear

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Madagascar pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Madagascar authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Measuring instruments Precious stones and metal Animal products Pharmaceuticals Stamps Firearms Plants and plant products Tobacco Wine. Special documentation All commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Madagascar prohibits: Preserves not bearing marks of Absinthe and the like Furs origin Antiques Ivory Precious metals and stones Baby comforters not made of Khaki green clothing pure rubber Vanilla products. Military equipment Contraceptives

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MALAWI Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Balaka Blantyre Capital City Chichiri Dedza

Dwangwa Kanengo Karonga Kasungu Lilongwe

Lilongwe International Airport Limbe Liwonde

Luchenza Mangochi Mulanje Mzimba Mzuzu

Nkhata Bay Nkhota-Kota Ntcheu Rumphi Salima

Thyolo Zomba

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for Parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to places with a delivery post office. Malawi does not deliver articles, but notifies the addressee of their arrival. Parcels sent to places not served by the railway must be watertight. Import restrictions Malawi requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Malawi authorities before posting firearms and firearm parts and seeds. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Patent medicines must be clearly marked with their composition and dosage. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Malawi prohibits: Aphrodisiacs and relating Vegetables and vegetable Chain letters correspondence products. Clothing, used

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MALAYSIA Including Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 3–5 work days $2304 $2304 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 3–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–4 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Malaysia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Malaysian authorities before posting: Firearms and firearm parts Milk products Seeds and grain. Hypodermic syringes Plants and parts of plants Medicines Special documentation British-made goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Malaysia prohibits: Advertising material on lucky Flick knives Obscene or seditious articles charms Government Service markings, Pornography imitation Coins exceeding $M50 in value, Spear guns except purely for ornament Lottery tickets Spirits and liqueurs Copyright infringements Trademark infringements. Daggers Malaysia also prohibits all Parcels addressed to Vietnamese refugees in camps or addressed to PO Box 12468, Kuala Lumpur.

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MALDIVES Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 4–5 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X P 20 kg X X P X P

P 5–6 work days X P 5–6 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery X Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Maldives requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Maldives authorities before posting: Firearms Swords Weapons. Statues Special documentation Maldives has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Maldives prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Cards depicting nudes Drugs and medicines.

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MALI Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

4 7–8 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $1658

$1658 3 20 kg X Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bamako Kayes

Koulikoro Sikasso

Segou Mopti

Tombouctou Gao

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

4 Registered Post International Mali pays compensation only in case of loss, total theft or total destruction of the article. Import restrictions Mali requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Mali authorities before posting: Animal and animal products Personal items Weapons Precious metals Generally, Mali admits items of low value free of import duty and taxes but may subject them to a lump sum levy. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Mali prohibits tobacco.

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MALTA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 5–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 6–8 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

6–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to rural destinations by registered or express post, or contacts the addressee to arrange a delivery point. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International guaranteed service is not available from Perth Import restrictions Malta requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permits. Senders should determine import restrictions from Maltese authorities before posting: Cloth and clothing, used Firearms Plants and cuttings. Drugs Medicines Special documentation Malta has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Malta prohibits: Abortion-inducing items Contraceptives Military equipment Airline tickets, blank stock Furs Obscene material Animal products Gambling devices Precious metals and stones Animal skins Ivory Antiques Knives, spring or switch-blade

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MARIANA ISLANDS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

X X X

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $5000 P 20 kg X X P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions The same as United States of America. Special documentation The same as United States of America. Prohibitions The same as United States of America.

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 4–5 work days

X X X

P 5–6 work days P 5–6 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X P 20 kg X X P X P

Extra Cover to:

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MARTINIQUE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 7–8 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

$5000

20 kg

$5000

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Case Pilote Diamant

Ducos Lamentin Fort de France Marin

Riviere Salee Sainte Anne

Sainte Luce Sainte Pierre

Trois Icets

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Martinique authorities before posting: Cacao or parts of cacao plants Coffee or parts of coffee plants Sugarcane or parts of sugarcane plants. Other import restrictions are the same as for France. Special documentation The same as for France. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Martinique has the same prohibitions as France. In addition, Martinique prohibits: Gambling devices

Ivory

Jewellery, costume

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MAURITANIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

P 3

7–8 work days 7–8 work days

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1105 P 20 kg X $1105 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

P Extra Cover only. P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to Nouadhibou and Nouakchott ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other towns and rural destinations by mail. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Mauritania pays compensation only in the case of loss, total theft or total destruction of the article. Import restrictions Mauritania requires an import permit for many goods. Senders should determine import restrictions from Mauritanian authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Meat Saccharine Firearms Mineral waters Sugarcane Gold products Plants and cuttings Tobacco and cigarettes Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Mauritania prohibits all items offensive to Muslim culture and: Alcoholic beverages Precious metals and stones Fish, tinned Coin-making apparatus Goods bearing the Red Cross or Trademarks, French, false or imitated Coins and medallions resembling similar designs Items contrary to the political legal coinage Weapons and social order of the State Weights and measures, nonDiamonds, rough metric. Microfiche and microfilm Essences used in making alcohol Military equipment

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MAURITIUS Including Rodriguez Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$350 $376 P P 20 kg 5–6 work days P X X Sea Mail $376 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

5–6 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Beau Bassin Curepipe

Port Louis Rodrigues Quatre Bornes Island

Rose Hill

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Mauritius requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Mauritius authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Plants and plant products Tobacco. Animals and animal products Pharmaceutical products Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice showing the value of the goods in Australian dollars. Commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Mauritius prohibits: Animal skins Gambling devices Precious metals and stones Antiques Items contrary to the social or Second hand motor vehicles moral order of the State parts Fire extinguishers Ivory and tortoise shells Sugarcane plants. Furs Confectionery in the form of cigarettes

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MEXICO Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 5–6 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Not permitted in ECI P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

5–6 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 Mexico does not accept merchandise in ECI and EPI – Parcels services. ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Ecatepec Chalco Acapulco Ensenada Aguascalientes Chapala Fesnillo Chetumal Bosques de Gomez Palacio Chihuahua Echegaray Guadalajara Coacalco de Boulevares Guaymas Berriozabal Campeche Gutierrez Coatitla Campestre Guadalupana Coatzacoalcos Hermosillo Iztapaluca Colima Can Cun Jalapa Colonia Del Cd. Azteca La Fama Cd. del Carmen Valle La Florida Cd. Guadaloupe Cozumel Cuautitlan de La Paz Cd. Juarez Leon de los Romero R. Cd. Lopex Cuautitlan Izcalli Aldama Mateos Los Mochis Cuernavaca Cd. Nezahualcoyoti Culiacan Durango Cd. Obregon Cd. Victoria

Los Reyes la Paz Manzanillo Matamoros Mazatlan Merica Mexicali Mexico Minatitlan Monterrey Morelia Naucalpan de Juarez Oaxaca Pachuca Progreso Puebla

Queretaro Reynosa Saltillo San Jose del Cabo San Luis Potosi San Nicolas de los Garza San Pedro Garza Garcia San Pedro Taquepaque Santa Catarina Santa Clara Soledad Diez Tampico Tapachula Tepic Tepozotlan

Texcoco Tijuana Tlalnepantia de Baz Tlaquepaque Tlaxcala Toluca Torreon Tultitlan Tuxtia Gutierrez Vallarta Veracruz Villahermosa Zacatecas Zapopan Zihuatanejo

ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other destinations by registered or express post. For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Mexican authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Foodstuffs, prepared Textiles and textile articles Animal products Footwear Tobacco and tobacco products Ceramic products Lottery tickets Vegetable products Chemical and pharmaceutical Paper products Weapons products Plastic and rubber articles Wood products. Special documentation Articles with a value of more than $US300 require an invoice. Senders should separately post a duplicate invoice to the addressee. Articles with a value of more than $US1000 require a Certificate of Origin. Poste Restante (counter mail delivery)

Mexico accepts articles for collection at a post office counter only if addressed: Addressee Name, OCCURRE, Post Office Name, Postcode, City Name, MEXICO.

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MEXICO - continued Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Mexico prohibits: Massage appliances Obscene or immoral material Prosthetics Lottery tickets, unauthorised.

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MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF Formerly Caroline Islands

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 7–9 work days

X X X

P 8–10 work days P 8–10 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X P 20 kg X X P X P

Extra Cover to:

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Micronesian authorities before posting: Bees Insects, live Seeds Cotton products, raw Knives with spring blades Serums and vaccines Feathers Meat or meat products Tobacco products. Firearms Plants and cuttings Insects, dried or preserved Reptiles, dried or preserved Customs duty

Micronesia admits the following items duty-free: Engravings, etchings, lithographs Any item, not for resale, to a value of $US10, except tobacco Gifts to a value of $US25 products and perfumes Maps containing alcohol Music in books or sheets Atlases and charts Newspapers and periodicals Books Photographs

Printed matter issued by literary or scientific institutions Woodcuts and pictorial matter produced by relief or stencil printing process more than 20 years before importation.

Special documentation Consular invoice

Articles that exceed a value of $US500 require a consular invoice endorsed by a United States of America consul. The article must bear the words INVOICE ENCLOSED. Country of origin

A conspicuous and indelible stamp or brand of the country of origin (in English) must appear on all commercial items (except books addressed to a library), their containers and packaging. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, Micronesia prohibits: Fish Prison-made goods Abortion procurement items Straw, hay or grasses used as Foodstuffs, adulterated Alcohol and spirits packaging Fruit and vegetables Chain letters Contraceptives Lottery tickets and advertising Trademark violations Trademarks, false. Copyright violations Meat and meat products Pornography

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MOLDOVA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 6–7 work days X X Sea Mail $4703 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

$4703

20 kg

$4703

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Chisinau, Bendery, Cricovo, Kishinev, Tiraspol ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Moldovan authorities before posting: Foodstuffs, prepared Pharmaceutical products Weapons. Plants and plant products Special documentation Commercial goods of a value more than $US2000 require an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Moldova prohibits: Publications harmful to young Animal products Money Orders people Antiques Obscene or immoral articles Tobacco in unfermented leaves. Ivory Perishables Precious metals and stones

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MONGOLIA For Inner Mongolia, refer to China

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

P 7–8 work days $767 P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $768 P 10 kg X $768 P 20 kg P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions The same as for Russia. Special documentation The same as for Russia. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods Packaging Post Guide, Mongolia prohibits: Coins Securities of any kind payable to bearer Travellers’ cheques Otherwise same as for Russia.

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MONTSERRAT Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Montserrat authorities before posting: Clothing, used Fruit Plants and parts of plants. Firearms Medicines Special documentation British-made goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Montserrat prohibits: Gambling devices

Ivory

Liquids, non-hazardous Playing cards

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MOROCCO Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 15kg 1 15 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Not permitted in ECI P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Agadir Ait Baha Ait Melloul Al Hoceima Asilah Assa Azilal Benguerir Beni Enzar Beni Mellal

Benslimane Berkane Berrechid Boujdour Boulemane Chefchaouen Chichaoua Chtouka El Hajeb El Jadida

El Kelaa Des Sraghna Errachidia Essaouira Essemara Fès Figuig Guelmin Ifrane Inezgane Jerada

Kénitra Khémisset Khénifra Khouribga Ksar El Kébir Laayoune Larache Marrakech Martil Meknès Mohammedia

Moulay Yocoub Nador Ouarzazate Oujda Rabat Safi Salé Sefrou Settat Sidi Kacem Skhirate

Tan Tan Tanger Taounate Taourirt Taroudant Tata Taza Temara Tetouan Tiflet Tiznit Zag

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Morocco requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit or a certificate of contingency issued by the Ministry of Commerce. Senders should determine import restrictions from Moroccan authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Dairy products Wax and candles. Animal or vegetable fats Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions Items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPIParcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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MOZAMBIQUE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 10 kg 1 10 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery X P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Angoche Beira Chimoio

Chókwe Dondo Inhambane

Lichinga Maputo Matola

Maxixe Monapo Nacala

Nampula Pemba Quelimane

Tete Vilanculos Xai-Xai

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

Inhambane Lichinga

Maputo Nacala

Nampula Pemba

Quelimane Tete

Xai-Xai

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Mozambique authorities before posting: Automobile spare parts Metals, precious Photographic Plants and parts of plants appliances Firearms and firearm parts Radio equipment Tapestry. Medicines Special documentation Mozambique has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Mozambique prohibits animal products.

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MYANMAR Formerly Burma

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3-4 work days $5000

1 2 3–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$858 P X 4–7 work days P X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

4–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels only deliver to addresses in Yangon ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non- guaranteed basis 3 Extra Cover for parcels Extra Cover to a value of $5000 is available only for parcels addressed to Rangoon. The article must not contain valuables. Import restrictions Myanmar requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Myanmar authorities before posting any item other than letters and firearms and firearm parts. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate and a Certificate of Origin. Address format

The postal administration of Myanmar has advised postal administrations worldwide that it will not accept mail unless addressed to “MYANMAR”. It will return mail not so addressed to the country of origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations, Myanmar prohibits: Coins exceeding $A11 in value Lottery tickets and advertising Quinine, rose-coloured Firearms, imitation Medicines Shaving brushes, Japanese. Plants and seeds

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NAMIBIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days Air Mail 3 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days ECI

Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

3 20 kg X X Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Gobabis Groot Fontein Karasburg Karibib

Katima Mulilo Okahandja Keetsmanshoop Omaruru Luderitz Ondangwa Mariental Oranjemund

Oshakati Otjiwarongo Outjo Rehoboth

Rundu Swakopmund Tsumeb

Usakos Walvis Bay Windhoek

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Post Office Box addresses only Namibia does not provide a delivery service for Air Mail, Registered Post International, or Sea Mail articles. Namibia accepts such articles only if addressed to a Post Office Box. Import restrictions Namibia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Namibian authorities before posting: Animal products Liqueurs Serums, vaccines and cultures of micro-organisms Bees Meat Silkworms Beeswax and hive-frames Military equipment Yeast. Cheese Parasites and insect killers Cotton, raw Plants and parts of plants Firearms Rice Firearms, imitation Seeds and bulbs Leeches Special documentation Namibia has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Namibia prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Antiques Credit cards, blank Credit cards

Furs Gambling devices Ivory Jewellery, costume

Liquids, non-hazardous Playing cards Precious metals and stones Tobacco

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NAURU Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 3–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$4702 $384 P P 20 kg 3–5 work days P X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery X P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

3–5 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Nauru authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Foodstuffs, prepared Pharmaceuticals Animals and animal products Plants and plant products Tobacco Weapons. Special documentation Nauru has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions Items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPIParcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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NEPAL Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 3–5 work days

4–6 work days

2 4–6 work days

$123

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X P 5 kg X X X X P

Extra Cover to:

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 2 Registered Post International Nepal pays compensation only in case of loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions The same as for India. Special documentation The same as for India. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, Nepal prohibits: All items that India prohibits Cardamom Photographic paper Bearings of all kinds Cinnamon Synthetic fibres Cameras Cloves Watches and spare parts.

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NETHERLANDS Holland

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

4–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Netherlands authorities before posting: Animal products Hides and skins, raw Vegetables and plant products Foodstuffs, prepared Pharmaceutical products Weapons. Hemp Precious metal products Special documentation Netherlands has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Netherlands prohibits: Knives Offensive publications Plastic tubes and pipes. Lottery tickets and advertising, unauthorised

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NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AND ARUBA Including Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$4639 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No X notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $1491

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

$1491

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Netherlands Antilles and Aruba authorities before posting: Coins and similar pieces of Medicines. Weapons and firearms copper, bronze or nickel Special documentation The address on all articles must include the words NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Netherlands Antilles and Aruba prohibits: Ivory Publications that infringe authors' rights

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NEW CALEDONIA Including Loyalty Island

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 3–4 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2763 P P 20 kg 3–4 work days P X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

3–4 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations 2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions New Caledonia requires an import permit for all commercial goods that exceed 2000 CFP in value. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from New Caledonian authorities before posting: Animal products Films Sound recordings. Chemical products Plants and plant products Weapons. Coin-counterfeiting apparatus Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice endorsed by the consular service. Senders should post all documents separately to the addressee. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), New Caledonia prohibits: Marks of origin, false Tobacco Absinthe and similar liqueurs Metal resembling legal coinage Weights and measures, nonBeverages resembling wines metric. Book trade products, counterfeit Saccharine Flowers Spirits containing aniseed

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NEW ZEALAND Including Campbell Island, Chatham Island, Kermadec Islands and Ross Dependency Refer to separate entries for Cook Islands, Niue Island and Tokelau Islands Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: A Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

$5000 P 3-7 work days X 3–4 work days $1708 20 kg $1708 P P Registered Post Int’l P 3–4 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels delivery is available to all destinations except: Campbell Island Chatham Island

Kermadec Islands

Ross Dependency

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from New Zealand authorities before posting: Animal products Pharmaceutical products Wool articles. Brandy Plants and plant products Firearms and weapons Vegetables Foodstuffs, prepared Whisky Special documentation New Zealand has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), New Zealand prohibits: Unprocessed fruit and plant Coins or currency, counterfeit or PCB rubber teats, soothers, products pacifiers otherwise Unprocessed timber Lottery tickets and advertising Publications or recordings, indecent Woolpacks. Hair or bristle articles Soil, sand, clay, earth and sawdust Helmets, motorcycle Offensive weapons (flick knives, Tobacco, chewing knuckle dusters)

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NICARAGUA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Bluefields

Cuidad Sandino

Las Colinas

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 20 kg X P 20 kg X X P

Managua and suburbs

$5000 $5000

X X

Sabana Grande

ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other towns and rural destinations by registered or express post, or contacts the addressee to arrange a delivery point. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Nicaraguan authorities before posting weapons. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice endorsed by a Nicaraguan consul. The article must be endorsed INVOICE ENCLOSED. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Nicaragua prohibits: Clothing or sacks, used Lottery tickets and advertising Pharmaceutical products of unknown composition Gambling machines Military uniforms Poisons Isopropanol Military equipment Police whistles Ivory Obscene or immoral articles Tobacco products, unidentified

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NIGER Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

4 7–8 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

$1241

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

3 20 kg X X Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Maradi, Niamey and Zinder ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are available only to the post offices shown below. Addressees must collect the article from the post office. Addresses should include the name of the post office. * Extra Cover is available only to those post offices shown with an asterisk *. Agadez * Diffa

Maradi * Niamy

Tahoua

Zinder *

4 Registered Post International Niger pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Niger authorities before posting: Alcohol Firearms Plants and parts of plants Cigarettes Fruit Saccharine Distilling apparatus Gold items Sugarcane. Essences and extracts soluble in Military appliances alcohol Mineral water Drugs and medicines

Niger accepts drugs and medicines only if addressed to a chemist. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice attached to the customs declaration. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Niger prohibits: Absinthe Fish in tins exceeding 1 kg Weights and measures, nonmetric. Coin-making apparatus Ivory Diamonds, rough Red Cross designs Trademarks, French, false

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NIGERIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 6–7 work days P X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

6–7 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail deilvery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Nigerian authorities before posting any item except personal effects, newspapers and vaccines. Newspapers or periodicals must not contain articles or advertisements relating to the treatment of venereal diseases. Nigerian import restrictions are strict and addressees face prosecution if senders do not comply. Special documentation Nigeria requires an Import Duty Report Licence for all goods except personal effects, newspapers and vaccines. Before posting, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary licence. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Nigeria prohibits: Antiques Football pools and advertising Pearls, precious stones and semiprecious stones Aphrodisiacs Footwear Photographic paper Barytes and Bentonites Fabrics and fabric samples Plastic domestic items Bread, biscuits, pastries or cakes Fruit, fresh or dried Pottery bearing religious Brushes made in Japan Fur or fur products inscriptions or quotations from Calendars Furniture the Koran Carpets and rugs Gambling devices Precious metals and stones Cereals Gambling literature Charms or similar objects likely Glass ornaments and items made Samples, textile Soil to offend the bearer or other of glass Swatches people Horoscopes Tea and tea mixed with other Clothing, piece goods Invoices, blank substances Clothing, used Ironmongery Textiles or textile items Confectionery Ivory Tobacco Cowry shell Lamps or torches Travel goods Diaries Literature likely to disturb the Vegetables. Distilling apparatus public order or the religious beliefs of the Nigerian people Flowers, artificial Lottery tickets and advertising Metal-work Mosquito repellent coils

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NIUE ISLAND Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 See note 1 Air Mail 1 See note 1 Registered Post Int’l 1 See note 1 Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X

1 20 kg

X X X X P

Extra Cover to:

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Via New Zealand. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 Air Mail delivery New Zealand Post services Niue Island by Air Mail from Auckland each Friday. Import restrictions Refer to New Zealand. Special documentation Refer to New Zealand. Prohibitions Refer to New Zealand.

NORFOLK ISLAND Norfolk Island is deemed part of New South Wales (postcode 2899) for the purposes of postal services and assessment of postage. However, senders must complete standard customs documentation for all articles containing goods and merchandise. An air service carries letters and express parcels four times a week. A fortnightly sea service operates for regular parcels. Restrictions The written permission of the Administrator of Norfolk Island or the Department of Transport and Regional Services, Canberra, ACT 2600, is necessary before posting: Bees Leeches Seeds Drugs Plants or parts of plants Silkworms.

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NORWAY Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P X 5–6 work days $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

Air Mail

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered post. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but do deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Norwegian authorities before posting: Alcoholic beverages Grass or straw articles or Toys, games or sports packaging incorporating radio equipment Animal products Plants and plant products Weapons Cigarette paper Textiles and textile articles Wood and wooden articles Foodstuffs, prepared Tobacco and tobacco products Wool and woollen articles. Footwear Gifts

Norway admits gifts duty-free to a value of 1000 kroner. Gifts of spirits, wines, liqueurs and tobacco are not duty-free. Small value items

Norway admits articles duty-free if the assessed duty and taxes does not exceed 50 kroner. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Norway prohibits products made of or containing wild oats.

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OMAN Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 5–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P Extra Cover only. Not in ECI. P Not permitted in ECI. Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

5–7 work days

$2351

20 kg

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Oman authorities before posting: Alcoholic beverages Leeches Radio sets, transmitters and receivers. Bees Silkworms Firearms and firearm parts Special documentation Medicines

For all medicines, senders should enclose: § full details of product names, quantities and dates of manufacture § a copy of the purchase invoice certified by a competent medical authority § the sender’s and addressee’s addresses and telephone numbers § the product’s expiry or use-by date. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Oman prohibits: Blade weapons Daisies and parts of daisies Medicines unless accompanied by a prescription Currency, counterfeit Pornography.

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PAKISTAN Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 2 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–6 work days $1686 $470 P Registered Post Int’l P 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Abbottabad Attock Bahawalpur Dera Ghazi Khan Dera Ismail Khan

Faisalabad Gilgit Gujranwala Gujrat Hyderabad Islamabad Jhang

Jhelum Karachi Kasur Kotri Lahore Larkana Marden

Mripur (Ak) Multan Muzaffarad Peshawar Quetta Rahim Yar Khan

Rawalpindi Sahiwal Sargodha Sialkot Sukkur Taxila

$5000

Toba, Tek Singh Wah Cantt

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for Extra Cover Parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Extra Cover Parcels are available to all places except: Bela Chhellar Dhandi

Kaloi Khararodal Land Kamar

Liara Miani Beach Molviabad

Ormara Rawatsar Shakardara

Sonmiani Spinwan Tenai

Thathi Nasratti Uhtal

Import restrictions Pakistan requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Pakistan authorities before posting: Animal products Pharmaceutical products Weapons Plants and parts of plants Tobacco Works of art Gifts

Pakistan admits unsolicited gifts to a value of 100 rupees per person per year (year-end 30 June). Gifts must not contain: Cameras Radio sets Trophies, hunting (animals and birds) Jewellery, imitation Textiles, unless made-up or second-hand garments Watches and watch bands. Pens, fountain Special documentation Senders should post invoices, certificates and other documentation to the addressee separately. Prohibitions Items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPIParcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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PALAU, REPUBLIC OF Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X P 20 kg X X X X P

P P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Extra Cover to:

$5000

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PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF Including Panama Canal Zone

Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

P P 6–7 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Afb Albrook Arco Iris Bahia Lasmii Balboa Cativa

Colon including Cristobal and the free zone of Colon Corozal David

Domingo Espinar Fort Amador Fort Clayton Fort Davis Fort Sherman

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

3 20 kg

P X P

France Field Gatun Howard Afb Margarita Panama City

Puerto Escondido Puerto Pilon Punta Paitilla Rainbow City

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

Sabanita San Lorenzo Santiago Zona Libre

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Delivery restricted to specific places Import restrictions Panama requires an import licence for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Panama Republic authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Pharmaceutical products Plastic and rubber products Animals and animal products Plants and plant products Wood and wood products Foodstuffs (prepared) Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice posted separately to the Panama Republic authorities. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Panama Republic prohibits: Gambling devices Lottery tickets and advertising Publications prejudicial to political, social and moral order Ivory

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA Including Admiralty Islands, Bismark Archipelago, Bougainville, Buka, Manus Island, New Britain and New Ireland Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

1 2 3–4 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$235 P Registered Post Int’l P 3–5 work days X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

3–5 work days

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Delivery service for parcels Papua New Guinea does not have a delivery service for parcels. It accepts parcels only if addressed either to a Post Office Box or for collection from a post office. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Papua New Guinea authorities before posting: Insects Animal products Feathers and plumage Invoice forms, blank Bags and sacks, used Firearms Mineral oil Bees Fruit Plants and parts of plants Bird products Hair dyes Blankets and rugs, used Cinematograph films, video tapes Skins and advertisements thereto Spirits Butter substitutes Tobacco and tobacco products. Used clothing

Papua New Guinea admits used clothing from Australia only if it is for use as apparel. This excludes used clothing for use as flock or rags. Special documentation Papua New Guinea has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Papua New Guinea prohibits: Gambling instruments Preparations purporting to Animal teeth, bones remedy alcohol or drug habits or imitations of Lard (tobacco excepted) Birds nests Manures and organic fertilisers Prison-made goods Chain letters and related Money, counterfeit Shells, imitation materials Noodles Eggs and products containing Spring knives Plants or parts of plants eggs Tea, exhausted or adulterated Playing cards Fish, imitation Warranties or guarantees, false Pornography suggestions of.

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PARAGUAY Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 6–7 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Asunción

Ciudad del Este

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are available only to places with a post office and to the following places with a customs service: Alberdi Asunción Bella Vista Caaguazu Caapiata Caazapa Carmen Del Parana Chaco Ciudad Del Este

Colonia Independiente Colonia Juan Manuel Frutos Colonia Katuete Concepcion Coronel Bogado Coronel Oviedo Bella Vista

Encainacion Horqueta Itacurubi Del Rosario Juan E. O’Leary Juan Leon Mallorquin Pedro Juan Caballero Pilar Saltos Del Guaira San Estanislao

San Juan Misiones Nepomuceno San Juan Villarrica Villetta

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Paraguay authorities before posting: Animal products Pharmaceutical products Textile and textile articles Chemicals Plants and plant products Tobacco Foodstuffs, prepared Raw hide and leather Weapons Wood and wood products. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Plants and seeds require a Phytosanitar y Certificate. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Paraguay prohibits: Calendars Footwear Printed books and brochures Ceramic products Ivory Stationery Precious stones and metals Used clothing.

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PERU Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days 3 6–7 work days

X X X

P 6–7 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X X P 20 kg X X X P Not permitted in ECI 20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations 2 Express Post International - Letter guaranteed service is not available from Perth 3 Sealing of letters Letters sealed with adhesive tape must bear the name and signature of the sender on the tape. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Peruvian authorities before posting: Firearms and firearm parts Medicines Books and periodicals in commercial quantities Maps of Peru or neighbouring Saccharine and similar products states Flour and milk for children or Wines and spirits. the sick Peru admits gift parcels addressed to natives of Peru to the value of $US450 per person per year. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. If goods exceed $US200 value, a Consul of Peru must endorse the invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Peru prohibits: Playing cards Furs and fur clothing Absinthe or similar beverages Household articles of iron, steel, Publications of a seditious nature Baby-feeders with tubes copper or aluminium Salt Bees Leeches Shoes Calendars Linen, household Silkworms Camping goods Office supplies Sound recordings and products Ceramic products Parasites and destroyers of Stationery Clothing, used noxious insects Tobacco products Contraceptives Perfumery, soaps, cosmetics Flowers, artificial, and interior Toys Pictorial novels and short stories Travel articles ornaments featuring violence Foodstuffs Used clothing and shoes Plants or parts of plants Wooden utensils.

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PHILIPPINES Service

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

ECI

Express Post Int’l

Air Mail

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000 4–5 work days

2 4–6 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 20 kg X X P X P

P Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Registered Post Int’l

4–6 work days

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Metropolitan Manila Kalookan (or Makati City Caloocan) City Malabon Las Piñas Mandaluyong City Other cities and towns Angeles City Butuan City Bacolod City Cagayan de Oro City Baguio City Bantangas City Cavite City Bataan Cebu City BEPZ, Cotabato City Marivales Dagupan City

Manila Navotas Marikina Parañaque Muntinlupa City Pasay City

Pasig City Pateros Quezon City

San Juan Taguig Valenzuela

Davao City Lucena Dumaguete City Mandaue City Iligan City Naga City Iloilo City Olongapo City Laoag City Ozamis City Lapu-Lapu City Pagadian City Legaspi City

Puerto Princessa City San Fernando, La Union San Fernando, Pampagna

San Pablo City Tacloban City Virac, Catanduanes Zamboanga City

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but do deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Senders of commercial goods must observe the invoice requirements in Special Documentation.

2 Sealing of letters Letters sealed with adhesive tape must bear the postmark of the office of posting and the signature of the sender on the tape. Import restrictions Philippines requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions before posting contraceptives, firearms and firearm parts, plants (or parts of plants), or silkworms and eggs. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Commercial goods exceeding 3000 pesos require an invoice endorsed by a Philippines consul. Insert one copy of the invoice in the article and attach another to its face. Attach a copy of any relevant letter of credit if the value exceeds $US1000. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Philippines prohibits: Abortion-procurement items Foodstuffs, adulterated Liquids or liquefiable elements Coffee Fragile articles Lottery tickets and advertising Copyright infringements Games of chance of any type Medicines, adulterated Currency, counterfeit Liqueurs and spirits Seditious materials.

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PITCAIRN ISLANDS Including Pitcairn, Henderson Island, Ducie and Oeno Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 1 See note 1 Registered Post Int’l 1 See note 1 Express Post Int’l Air Mail

See note 1

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X X X X X X P

Confirm delivery

1 Services In the absence of an Air Mail service, all articles are sent by air to New Zealand and then by sea to Pitcairn Islands. Total delivery time is between one and two months. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Pitcairn Islands authorities before posting plants or firearms. Special documentation Pitcairn Islands has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Pitcairn Islands prohibits alcoholic beverages.

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POLAND, REPUBLIC OF Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–7 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4–6 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Poland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Polish authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Plants Urns containing ashes of the dead Clothing, used Poisons Vegetables. Firearm and firearm parts Radio transmitters and parts Fruit Seeds Multi-copying materials Special documentation Poland has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Poland prohibits: Articles and publications Empty containers, labels, and so on still bearing the contrary to public order manufacturers’ inscriptions

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PORTUGAL Including Azores and Madeira Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–7 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

4–6 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Post Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should contact the Portuguese authorities to determine import restrictions. Portugal requires an import permit and before posting any such item, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary permit. Senders should also determine import restrictions from Portugese authorities before posting: Animal products Plants and plant products Raw hide and skins Chemical products Pharmaceutical products Weapons. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice attached to the outside of the article. Articles that contain goods not of Australian origin require an invoice endorsed either by a Portuguese consul or by a Chamber of Commerce. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Portugal prohibits: Foodstuffs containing saccharine and similar products.

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PUERTO RICO Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Refer to United States of America. Special documentation Refer to United States of America. Prohibitions Refer to United States of America.

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QATAR Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail $4435 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

5–6 work days

$4435

20 kg

$3000

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box, but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail deilvery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Qatar authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Measuring instruments Tobacco Animals and animal products Pharmaceuticals Transmitter and receivers. Special documentation Qatar has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Qatar prohibits: Clothing bearing the name of Allah or verses from the Koran Firearms and firearm parts Greeting cards with musical chimes

Military or similar clothing Political printed matter of subversive nature

Pork and its derivatives Weapons and parts of weapons.

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Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$359 $376 P P 20 kg 7–8 work days P X X Sea Mail $376 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Bellepierre Bras Panon Cilaos Dzaoudzi, Mayotte Entre Deux Gillot L'Etang Sale

La Bretagne La Montagne La Possession La Saline Le Butor Le Chaudron Le Port Le Tampon

Les Avirons Mamoudzou, Mayotte Mayotte, Comoros Moufia Petite lle

Plaine Des Cafres Riviere De Pluies Salazie St Andre St Benoit St Denis

St Francois St Gilles St Joseph St Leu St Louis St Paul St Philippe St Pierre

Ste Anne Ste Clotilde Ste Marie Ste Rose Ste Suzanne Trois Bassins

ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Refer to France. Special documentation Refer to France. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Reunion prohibits: All items prohibited by France Fire extinguishers Hides and skins Antiques Furs Ivory Animals, living or dead Gambling devices Precious metals and stones Eggs for hatching Sugarcane plants or parts.

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ROMANIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 6–7 work days X Sea Mail $5000 3 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Adjud Afumati Agigea Agnita Ajud Alba lulia Alesd Alexandria Arad Aurig Azuga Bacau Baia Mare Baicoi Baile Tusnad Bals Beius Beresti Birlad Bistrita Nasaud Bocsa Boldesti Bors Botosani Braila Branesti Brasov Breaza Bucharest Buffea Buhusi Bauzau Buzias Calafat

$5000

Deta Calan Deva Calarasi Dorohoi Calimanesti Dr P Groza Caracal Draganesti Olt Caransebes Draganasi Carei Eforie Cernica Fagaras Cernovoda Falticeni Chitila Faurei Cimpia Turzii Fetesti Cimpina Fieni Cimpulung Cimpulung Mold Filiasi Floresti Ciorogirla Facsani Cisnadie Fundulea Clinceni Gaesti Cluj Galati Codlea Gheorghieni Colibasi Gherla Comanesti Giurgiu Costantza Gura Humorului Copsa Mica Halmeu Costesti Heudin Costinesti Hirlau Covasna Hirsova Craiova Hunedoara Cugir Husi Curtea De Iancu Arges Iasi Curtica Iernut Darasti Ineu Darmanesti Isacea Dej

Jimbolia Lehliu Gara Lipova Ludus Lugoj Macea Macin Magurele Mangalia Marasesti Marghita Medgidia Medias Miercurea Ciuc Mizil Moreni Nadlac Negresti Negresti Oas Nehoiu Odobesti Odorhiu Secuiesc Oltenita Onesti Oradea Orastie Ortisoara Otopeni Ovidiu Panciu Pascani Petrosani

Slanic Piatra Neamt Slatina Pitesti Slobozia Ploiesti Sovata Plopeni Strehaia Popesti Suceava Predeal Tandariei Radauti Tecuci Reghin Teremia Resita Rimnicu Sarat Tg Frumos Rimnicu Vilcea Tg Jiu Timisoara Risnov Tirgoviste Roman Tirgu Mures Rosiorii De Tirgu Neamt Vede Tirgu Secuiesc Rupea Tirnaveni Saftica Tn Severin Salca Toplita Salonta Topoloveni Satu Mare Tulcea Scornicesti Turda Sebes Turnu Magurele Sebis Urziceni Secuiesti Sfintu Gheorghe Valenii De Munte Sibiu Vaslui Sighetu Vatra Dornei Marmatiei Victoria Sighisoara Zalau Simbateni Simleul Silvaniei Zarnesti Zimnicea Sinaia Sinnicolaul Mare

ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other towns and rural destinations by various means. Expect additional delivery times of up to four days. ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Continued…

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2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 The weight limit for parcels addressed to citizens serving prison sentences in Romania is

10kg.

Import restrictions Drugs and medicines

Drugs and medicines must be in separate articles and in their original packaging. The article must contain a medical prescription endorsed by the Romanian Health Authorities. Sealing of packages

Romania does not admit items (except drugs or medicines) packed in hermetically sealed metal containers. Gifts

Gifts to private persons do not require an import permit but are liable to customs duty. No person may receive more than 25 kg of gifts in any one year. No commercial house may send gifts except for books. Gift packages must not contain used clothing, used shoes or used linen. Each gift package must contain a detailed list of its contents. Gifts may contain only items for the personal use of the addressee or family as shown in the list. Hearing aids Scarves, cravats Blouses Bonbons, sweets, cakes, biscuits, Insect sprays Scissors dried fruits, flour products Jackets and pull-overs Sewing machine needles Chewing gum Jean trousers Sewing thread Chocolate Jewellery in precious metals Shaving brushes Cigarette cases, fountain pen Jewellery, imitation and items of Shaving soap cases, leather adornment Sheets Clothing for children Knitting needles Silk, nylon or similar material Cocoa Knitting wool Slide rules Coffee Laces or cords, twice the quantity Socks, stockings as for shoes Combs Spectacles and spectacle lenses Leather belts Compass sets Sporting goods and fishing gear Manicure sets Condiments, seasoning Suits and overcoats Musical instruments Corsets and elastic stockings Synthetic material Neckties and handtowels Dresses Syringes (with 5 needles) Packets of cigarettes Foodstuffs Tablecloths, blankets and rugs Footwear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; material for 1 pair of Paint brushes Thermometers shoes or boots Pepper Toilet soap Fountain pens and propelling Perfumes Toothbrushes pencils Pillowcases Underwear Gloves Prosthetic limbs and trusses Video cassettes Hair clippers Raincoats Video recorders Handbags, portfolios, purses Razor blades Watchbands Handkerchiefs, serviettes Razors, blade sharpeners Watches Headgear Rouge, lipstick Water colours. Hearing aid batteries Safety pins Special documentation Romania has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Romania prohibits: Animal products Stamps and philatelic items in postal articles sent to private Firearms and firearm parts Perishables persons Fire extinguishers Precious metals and stones Used clothing, shoes and linen, Ivory Publications prejudicial to political, social and moral order in gift packages Medical samples Weapons and parts of weapons

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ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–7 work days $5000 $5000 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4–6 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all regions, Republics and Territories with the following

exceptions. A three-digit postcode indicates the first three digits of a six-digit postcode. Tyumen, Yamalo-Nenetsk and Khanty-Mansiik regions – postcodes 625, 626, 627 – in these regions ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the cities or towns shown: Abatsky 627540 Langepas 626449 Salekhard 626600 Armizonskoje 627220 Megion 626441 Sladkovo 626100 Aromashevo 627321 Mezhdurechen- 626322 Surgut 626400 sky B Sorokino 627500 Muravlenko 626681 Tobolsk 626170 Beloyarsky 626818 N Tavda 627200 Tyumen 625 Berjuzhje 627440 N Urengoi 626718 Uporovo 626140 Golymshanovo 627300 Nadym 626711 Uvat 627180 Isetskoje 626080 Neftejugansk 626430 Vagaj 627520 Ishim 627400 Nizhnevartovsk 626440 Vikulovo 627210 Kazanskoje 626020 Nojabrsk 626726 Yalutorovsk 626050 Khanty626200 Omutinsky 627610 Yarkovo 627100 Mansiisk Kogalym 626481 Pokachi 626452 Yurginskoje 627030 Labytnangi 626520 Raduzhny 626448 Zavodoukovsk 627100 Republic of Tyva – postcodes 667, 668 In the Republic of Tyva, ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to Kyzyl 667. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to postcode 668. Republic of Saha – postcodes 677, 678 In the Republic of Saha, ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Yakutsk 677. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to postcode 678. Kamchatka region – postcodes 683, 684 In the Kamchatka region, ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the cities or towns shown: Elizovo 684010 Petropavlovsk 683 Viljuchinsk 684090 Milkovo 684300 Kamch Magadan region – postcode 685, 686 In the Magadan region, ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Magadan 685. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to postcode 686. The Russian Federation does not accept ECI articles and EPI – Parcels addressed to a Post Office Box or Poste Restant. For ECI articles and EPI – Parcels addressed to a Post Office Box, the box holder is notified of arrival.

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Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Russian Federation authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Silkworms Bees Leeches Stamps Dairy products Medicines Vegetables Fish products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting. Weapons Personal use items

Russian Federation admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

3 of each kind Computer tapes and discs 10 metres Wine and vodka 1 of each kind Radio and video machines Electronic music equipment 10 Primary religious works â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bible 5 Koran, Tora, etc 1 Crucifixes, icons, etc.

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Russian Federation prohibits: Eggs, raw Electronic and high-frequency Honey and honeycomb machines

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RWANDA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Kigali ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Rwandan authorities before posting: Firearms Newspapers and books. Saccharine and similar products. Medicines Plants and grain Special documentation Rwanda has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Rwanda prohibits: Absinthe-based liqueurs Animals, live

Furs Gambling devices

Ivory

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

7–8 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Sea Mail destinations for parcels The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are available only to Basseterre (St Kitts) and Charlestown (Nevis). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from St Christopher and Nevis authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Foodstuff, prepared Tobacco products Car parts and accessories Plants and plant products Special documentation Saint Christopher and Nevis has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), St Kitts prohibits: Beer Cheques, blank

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Gambling devices Ivory

Liquids, non-hazardous Playing cards

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

P P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P X P 20 kg P X P 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions St Lucia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from St Lucia authorities before posting: Animal products Plants and plant products Tobacco and tobacco products. Firearms Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), St Lucia prohibits: Alcohol Ivory Lottery tickets and advertising Cheques, blank Knives Playing cards Gambling devices Liquids, non-hazardous

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ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 5–6 work days

X X X

P 6–7 work days P 6–7 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $1176 P 20 kg X $5000 P 20 kg P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from St Pierre and Miquelon authorities before posting medicines. Special documentation St Pierre and Miquelon has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail X P 10 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

10 kg

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to the places shown Beguia Canouan

Kingstown

Mustique

Palm Island

St Vincent, island of

Union Island

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions St Vincent and The Grenadines requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from St Vincent and The Grenadines authorities before posting: Alcohol Firearms Silkworms Bees Leeches Tobacco and tobacco products. Drugs and medicines Parasites and insect killers Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), St Vincent and The Grenadines prohibits: Cotton and cotton seeds Ivory Plants Drugs, non-prescription Liquids, non-hazardous Seeds Gambling devices Plan products Soil samples

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SAMOA, AMERICAN Including Tutuila Island, Aunu'u Island and Manua Island

Chief town – Pago Pago Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 3–4 work days

X X X

P 3–4 work days P 3–4 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $1131 P 20 kg X X P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

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SAMOA Including Savai'i Island and Upolo Island Chief town – Apia Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 3–4 work days

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$2634 P P 20 kg X 3–4 work days P X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Not permitted in ECI P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

3–4 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Apia City For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Samoa does not accept ECI or EPI – Parcels duty-payable articles or merchandise.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions The same as New Zealand. Special documentation The same as New Zealand. Prohibitions The same as New Zealand.

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 7–9 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

8–10 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to São Tomé ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Sao Tome and Principe has no known import restrictions. Special documentation Sao Tome and Principe has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Sao Tome and Principe prohibits: Airline tickets, blank stock Antiques Costmetics Deeds

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Foodstuffs Furs Gambling devices

Ivory Personal effects Precious metals and stones

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SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–6 work days P X P 20 kg X Registered Post Int’l P 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Abha Al-Ahssa Al-Bukairieh Al-Kharj Al-Khobar Al-Mozannab Al-Qoteif

Baha Beljarshi Bicha Burayda Dammam Dawmat-AlJundul

Dhahran (airport) Ha’il HaFar al Batin Ir'Ir Jeddah Jizân

Jubail Industrial Jubay Industrial Jubayl Khumais Mushayt Mecca Medina

Najrân Qaryat Ras Ra's Tanourah Ryadh Safwa Sakkaka

Seihat Tabuk Ta'If Unayzah Yanbu Industrial Yanbu Maritime

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not pay compensation for damage to articles containing: Liquids or substances that easily Fragile items Perishable items. liquefy Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Saudi Arabia before posting: Animals and animal products Foodstuffs, prepared Vegetables Films Pharmaceutical products Weapons Special documentation Addressing

All addresses must contain the full correct country title – KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. Authorities may confiscate mail not correctly addressed. Medicines

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia admits medicines only if accompanied by a medical prescription issued by a competent official authority. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Saudi Arabia prohibits: Alcohol Medicines unless accompanied Pork and derivative products by a prescription Coins, precious metals, gemstones

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ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

P 3

7–8 work days 7–8 work days

$1317

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1323 P 20 kg X $1323 P 20 kg P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI articles and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Senegal pays compensation only in cases of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senegal requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Senegal authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Gold, items made of Second hand clothes Animals and animal products Pharmaceutical products Textile and textile articles Films, prerecorded cassettes or Plants and plant products Weapons records Raw hide and skins Wood and wood products. Foodstuffs, prepared Special documentation Commercial goods require a certified invoice attached to the customs declaration. The sender should provide a Certificate of Origin, if required. Prohibitions Items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPIParcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO Including Kosovo (see note 3 below) Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days 3 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail

$5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 15kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $5000

P X X $5000 3 15kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Registered Post Int’l

6–7 work days

Sea Mail

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Aleksinac Apatin Aradac Arandjelovac Backa Palanka Backa Popola Backi Jarak Bar Batajnica Becej Becici Bela Ckrva Belgrade Beocin Berane Bezanija Bezdan Bijela Bijelo Polje Bikovo Bor Borca Budisava Budva Bujanovac

Buljarica Cacak Canj Celarevo Cerevic Cetinje Cuprija Danilovgrad Dimitrovgrad Djakovica Dobanovci Dobrota Donja Lastva Donji Milanovac Ecka Elemir Futog Glozan Gnjilane Gornji Milanovac Herceg Novi Horgos Igalo Jagodina

Jajinci Kac Kaluderica Kelebija Kikinda Kisac Kladovo Klek Knjazevac Kosovo Polje Kotor Kovilj Kovin Kragujevac Kraljevo Krnjaca Krusevac Kumodraz Lastva Grbaljska Lazarevac Ledinci Ledine Lepetane Leskovac

Majdanpek Mihajlovo Mladenovac Morinj Muzlja Negotin Niksic Nis Niska Banja Nova Pazova Nova Varos Novi Beograd Novi Pazar Novi Sad Obrenovac Ovca Padinska Skela Palic Pancevo Paracin Perast Perzica Do Petrovac Petrovaradin Pirot

Podgorica Pozarevac Pozega Prcanj Pristina Prizren Prokuplje Radanovici Radovici Rakovac Raska Resnik Risan Ruma Rumenka Sabac Sajkas Senta Sid Sirig Smederevo Sremska Kamenica Sremski Karlovci

Stajicevo Stara Pazova Stari Bar Stoliv Subotica Surcin Sutomore Sveti Stefan Temerin Tivat Tuzi Ulcinj Uzice Valjevo Veliki Pijesak Veternik Vranje Vrsac Zabalj Zajecar Zeleznik Zemun Zrenjanin

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 For articles to the province of Kosovo, Extra Cover is not available in any service except ECI International Courier. Kosovo’s postal services are being provided under international mandate by the United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

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Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Serbia and Montenegro authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Machinery parts Printed publications Coffee Meat and poultry products Radio sets Drugs and poisons Medicines and patent medicines Serums and vaccines Firearms and firearm parts Musical instruments Utensils. Fruit Plants and parts of plants Jewellery Watches

Serbia and Montenegro may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. Serbia and Montenegro does not accept articles containing incomplete watch cases or parts. Personal-use items

Items inherited abroad and articles provided for in contracts concluded between States may be freely imported in accordance with such contracts. Professional tools of trade

Natural persons of Serbia and Montenegro nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that profession subject to special conditions. Import Permits

Serbia and Montenegro requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Senders must provide proof of the addressee's entitlement on the customs form; otherwise, the addressee must provide the proof before delivery. Customs authorities inspect all non-letter items. Gifts

Senders should mark all gifts and accompanying documents GIFT PARCEL or ENVOI CADEAU. Invoices

All commercial goods must include an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Serbia and Montenegro prohibits: Abortion procurement items Antiques Cheques, cashier Cigarette paper Cosmetics Essences for artificial wines and brandies Foodstuffs

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Foreign products bearing Serbia and Montenegro trademarks or imitated trade marks Furs Gambling devices Invoices, blank Isopropanol Ivory Jewellery, costume Liquids, non-hazardous

Military uniforms of other states Personal effects Playing cards Precious metals and stones Whistles, spoons and food containers having a lead content over 10% Wines and must containing sulphuric acid Yeast.

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P P P 6–7 work days X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No X notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

$5000

20 kg

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to all places in Mahe Island For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Seychelles requires an import permit for all goods and personal effects with a value greater than 1000 rupees. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Seychelles authorities before posting: Animals, live Firearms and all weapons Sugar Drugs and medicines Plants and parts of plants Tea. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice inserted in the article. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Seychelles prohibits: Airline tickets, blank Foodstuffs Ivory Antiques Furs Liquids, non-hazardous Clothing, used, intended Gambling devices Personal effects for sale Invoices, blank Playing cards Cosmetics Precious metals and stones Currency, counterfeit

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

X X X

P 7–8 work days P 7–8 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X P 20 kg X X P 20 kg X P P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Sierra Leone requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Sierra Leone authorities before posting: Diamonds, rough Flock or remnants of material Uniforms, military or government. Drugs and medicines Plants Firearms Seeds Postage stamps

Sierra Leone admits postage stamps only in Registered Post International. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted certified invoice. For a shipment of several articles, senders should number each article and indicate which article contains the invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Sierra Leone prohibits: Currency, counterfeit Parasites and destroyers of Distilling apparatus or imitation noxious insects. At the time of publication, ECI International Courier service remains suspended. Registered Post International and Express Post International services are also suspended. Air Mail and Sea Mail services for items without Extra Cover are operating.

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SINGAPORE Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P X 3–4 work days $5000 P P 20 kg 3–4 work days P X X X X P Registered or Extra Cover only. P 3-7 work days

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $5000

2 Extra Cover only. No notes.

P P Non-infectious only. X

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all mainland destinations plus Sentosa and Jurong Islands ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to any other off-shore islands. For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Unmounted precious stones Singapore admits unmounted precious stones only with an import permit from the Postmaster General. Import restrictions Singapore requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. A Goods and Services Tax of three per cent of the total of cost, Extra Cover, freight and customs duty applies to all goods and merchandise imported into Singapore. Senders should determine import restrictions from Singapore authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Hypodermic syringes Parasites and insect killers Firearms and firearm parts Meat or meat products Plants and parts of plants Grain Weapons and weapon parts Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Singapore prohibits: Cyclamates, sodium and Lottery tickets and advertising Milk, skimmed calcium, items containing Lucky charms, advertising of Postage stamps, fictitious or used

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SLOVAKIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 15 kg 5–6 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 15 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

5–6 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. P

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Banovce Nad Gelnica Gemerska Bebravou Banska Bystrica Horka Handlova Banska Harmanec Stiavnica Hlinik Nad Baderjov Hronom Badejov Spa Hiohovec Bodza Hnusta Bojnice Hodrusa Hamre Boleraz Holic Bosaca Hrinova Bratislava Hrobonovo Brezno Humenne Brezova Pod Hurbanovo 1 Bradlom Ilava Brusno Jablonica Bytca Jaslovske Cadca Bohunice Chynorany Jasov Cierna Nad Kalinovo Tisou Kezmarok Cifer Kolarovo Cinobana Komarno Detva Kosice Dobsina Kralovsky Dolny Kubin Chimec Dubnica Kremnica Dubova Kremnicke Dunajska Bane Streda Krompachy Filakovo Krupina Galanta Kutniky Gbely

Nove Mesto Kuty Nad Vahom Kysucke Nove Nove Sady Mesto Nove Zamky Ladce Lednicke Rovne Opatova Oravsky Levice Podzamok Levoca Partizanske Lipany Pezinok Liptovsky Piesok Hradok Piestany Liptovsky Plesivec Mikulas Podbrezova Lozorno Poltar Lubochna Poprad Lucenec Povazska Malacky Bystrica Martin Prakovce Medzev Medzilaborce Presov Pribenik Michalovce Prievidza Mochovce Puchov Modra 1 Rajec Moldava Rakova Myjava Rakovec Nad Nalepkovo Ondavou Namestovo Raslavice Nemsova Revuca Nitra Rimauska Nizna Sobota Nova Bana Nova Dubnica Rohoznik Rovinka Novaky Roznava

Trstena Ruzomberok Trstin Sabinov Turany Sala Turcianske Samorin Teplice Secovce Turdosovce Senec Turzovka Senica Tvrdostin Sered Velke Kapusany Skalica Velky Krtis Sliac Velky Kyr Slovenska Velky Meder Lupca Slovenske Nove Velky Saris Vojany Mesto Vrable Smolenice Vranov Nad Snina Toplou Spisska Nova Vrbove Ves Vysny Kubin Stara Tura Zahorska Stropkov Bystrica Stupava Zarnovica Surany Zavadka Nad Svaty Jvr Hronom Svidnik Zem Kostolany Svit Ziar Nad Tisovec Hronom Tlmace Zilina Topolcany Zlate Moravce Trebisov Zlatno Trencianske Zohor Teplice Zvolen Trencin Trnava

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2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Slovakia customs decide the value of an article based on the internal price of similar articles. Articles to a value of 300 crowns are exempt from customs duty. Gifts

Slovakia admits used clothing, underwear and footwear only in the following conditions: § persons emigrating for a lengthy period or for professional reasons § inherited or bequeathed clothing § personal clothing of travellers that accords with the duration and purpose of their journey. Senders should state the relevant condition on the customs declaration. Books, records, tapes and films

Postal articles containing books, printed publications, gramophone records, recording tape or cinefilms must not contain other goods. Special documentation Attach all invoices to the customs declaration. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Slovakia prohibits: Alcohol Furs Reproductions of bank notes or designs resembling them Antiques Hosiery Saccharine Chain letters Ivory Shoes Electrical appliances Lottery tickets Toys. Precious metals

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SLOVENIA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Cerknica Adlesici Cerkno Ajdovscina Cerkvenjak Anhovo Cersak Ankaran Cirkovse Apace Cirkulane Artice Col Bagunje Na Cresnovci Goren Crni Kal Begunje P Crni Vrh Nad Cerknic Idrijo Beltinci Crnice Bezice Crnomelj Bizeljsko Dekani Bled Blejska Dobrava Desternik Bohinjska Bela Divaca Dob Bohinjska Dobova Bistrica Dobravlje Bohinjsko Dobrna Jezero Dobrova Borovnica Dobrovo V Bostanj Brdih Bovec Dol Pri Branik Hrastniku Braslovce Breze Pri Celju Dol Pri Ljubljani Dolenja Vas Brezje Brezovica Pri Dolenjske Toplice Ljubljani Brnik Aerodrom Domzale Dornava Camsenik Dornberk Catez Celje, Predali Dragatus Celje, Dostava Dramlje Dravograd Cepovan Cerkje Ob Krki Drnovo Duplje Cerkklje Na Gorenjskem Dutovlje

Dvor Pri Zuzemberku Fala Fram Frankolovo Gabrovka Globoko Golnik Gomilsko Gorenja Vas Gorisnica Gornja Radgona Gozd Martuljek Gradec V Beli Grahovo Ob Baci Grahovo Pri Cerknici Grgar Grize Grobelno Grosuplje Hajdina Hinje Hoce Hrastnik Hrusevje Idrija Ig Ilirska Bistrica Ivancna Gorica Ivanjkovci Izola Jakobski Dol Jarenina Jelsane Jesenice

Leskovec Pri Jesenice Na Krskem Dolenjskem Limbus Jurovski Dol Ljubljana Kal Nad Ljubljana Kanalom Crnuce Kamna Gorica Ljubljana Kamnica Dobrunje Kamnik Ljubljana Polje Kanal Ljubljana Kidricevo Sentvid Knezak Ljubljana Kobarid Smartno Kocevje Ljubno Ob Savi Kojsko Ljutomer Komen Loce Pri Komenda Poljcanah Koper Logatec Kosana Kostanjevica Na Lovrenc Na Pohorju Krki Loz Kozina Lukovica Kranj Kranjska Gora Mackovci Majsperk Kresnice Makole Krize Marezige Krizevci Pri Maribor, Ljutomeru Dostava Krka Markovci Pri Krmelj Ptuju Krska Vas Martjanci Krsko Materija Lasko Mavcice Lenart V Medvode Slovenskih Menges Lendava Metlika Lendva Mezica Lesce

Miklavz Na Dravskem Miklavz Pri Ormozu Miren Mirna Mirna Pec Mislinja Mojstrana Most Na Soci Motnik Mozirje Murska Sobota Muta Naklo Nazarje Notranje Gorice Nova Cerkev Nova Gorica Novo Mesto Obrov Oplotnica Orehova Vas Ormoz Ortnek Otocec Ob Krki Ozbalt Pernica Pesnica Pri Mariboru Petrovce Piran Pisece Pivka Planina Podbocje Podbrdo Podcetrtek Continued…

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1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown – continued Podgorci Podgorje Podgorje Pri Slovenj Podgrad Podlehnik Podnanos Podnart Podplat Podvelka Pohorje Poljane Nad Skofjo Loko Poljcane Polzela Ponikva Portoroz Postojna Pragersko Prebold Preddvor Preserje Primskovo Pristava Pri Mestinju Ptuj Ptujska Gora Puconci Race Radece Radenci Radlje Ob Drav Radomlje Radovljica

Smartno V Sentjanz Pri Raka Rozni Dolini Dravogradu Rakek Smlednik Ratece Planica Sentjernej Sentjur Pri Celju Solkan Ravne Na Sonozece Sentruper Koroskem Sorica Sentvid Pri Recica Ob Sostanj Sticni Savinji Sovodenj Setjanz Rence Spodnja Idrija Sevnica Ribnica Spodnji Sezana Ribnica Na Duplek Skocjan Pohorju Sredisce Ob Skofije Rimske Dravi Skofja Loka Toplice Srednja Vas Skofja Vas Rob Bohinju Rogaska Slatina Skofljica Sromlje Sladki Vrh Rogsatec Slap Ob Idrijci Srpenica Ruse Slovenj Gradec Stahovica Secovlje Stanjel Slovenska Selca Nad Stara Cerkev Bistrica Skofjo Loko Stari Trg Ob Selnica Ob Davi Slovenske Kolpi Konjice Semic Stari Trg Pri Smarje Sempas Lozu Smarje Pri Sempeter Pri Starse Jelsah Gorici Stopice Smarje Sap Sempeter V Store Smarjeske Savinjski Stranice Toplice Dolini Straza Pri Smartno Ob Sencur Novem Mestu Paki Senovo Smartno Pri Litiji Struge Sentilj V Strunjan Smartno Pri Slovenskih Suhor Slovenj Goricah Gradcu

Sveta Trojica V Slovenskih Goricah Tabor Teharje Tisina Tolmin Topolscica Trbovlje Trebelno Trebnje Trnovo Pri Gorici Trnovska Vas Trzic Trzisce Turjak Turnisce Ursna Sela Velenje Velika Lasce Velika Loka Velika Nedelja Verzej Videm Ob Scavnici Videm Pri Ptuju Vipava Visnja Gora Visoko Pri Kranju Vitanje Vitomarci

Vodice Nad Ljubljano Vojnik Volcja Draga Vransko Vremski Britof Vrhnika Vuhred Vuzenica Zabnica Zabukovje Zagorje Ob Savi Zagradec Zalec Zavrc Zdole Zelezniki Zgornja Besnica Zgornja Korena Zgornja Kungota Zgornja Loznica Zgornja Polskava Zgornja Scavnica Zgornje Gorje Zgornje Jezersko Ziri Zirovnica Zrece Zuzemberk

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Slovenia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Slovenia authorities before posting: Machinery parts Reproduction equipment needed Coffee to pursue a private trade Meat and poultry products Drugs and poisons Medicines and patent medicines Serums and vaccines Firearms and firearm parts Utensils Musical instruments Fruit Wireless sets Plants or cuttings Jewellery Lithographic copies of plans or Printed publications maps with a scale less than 1:25000 Watches

Slovenia may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. Slovenia does not accept articles containing incomplete watch cases or parts. Personal-use items

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Items inherited abroad and articles provided for in contracts concluded between States may be freely imported in accordance with such contracts. Professional tools of trade

Natural persons of Slovenian nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that profession subject to special conditions. Special documentation Senders must provide proof of the addressee's entitlement on the customs form C231; otherwise, the addressee must provide the proof before delivery. Customs authorities inspect all Parcels. Gifts

Senders should mark all gifts and accompanying documents GIFT PARCEL or ENVOI CADEAU. Invoices

All commercial goods must include an invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Slovenia prohibits: Whistles, spoons and food Foreign products bearing Abortion procuring items Slovenia trademarks or imitated containers having a lead Cashew nuts content over 10% trade marks Cigarette paper Military uniforms of other states Wines and must containing Contraceptives sulphuric acid Essences for artificial wines and Yeast. brandies

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SOLOMON ISLANDS Including Shortland Island For Bougainville and Buka, refer to Papua New Guinea Service

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 3–5 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 3–5 work days P X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

3–5 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Auki Gizo

Honiara Kirakira

Lata Munda

Taro

Tulagi

Yandina

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Solomon Islands authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Dyes using coal-tar derivatives Parasites and insect killers. Food

Food or sweets must be in tins or hermetically sealed containers. Special documentation Used clothing for personal use requires a Certificate of Fumigation endorsed by a competent authority. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Solomon Islands prohibits: Chain letters Clothing and dress material, used, if intended for sale.

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ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 7–9 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 20 kg X 8–10 work days P X Sea Mail $768 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

8–10 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Mogadishu, Berbera (via Djibouti) and Hargeysa (via Djibouti)

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Somalia does not accept ECI and EPI - Parcels merchandise whether or not for sale. It accepts only ECI or EPI - Parcels documents or business papers.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Somalia requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Somalia authorities before posting: Bees Medicines and drugs Silkworms Clothing and materials, used Milk, condensed Tobacco and tobacco products Firearms Radio apparatus Weapons and part thereof. Insect killers Saccharine Leeches Salt Special documentation Private packages should be endorsed PRIVATE– NO COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, or PERSONAL EFFECTS, or GIFT ONLY, as appropriate. Commercial goods must be endorsed COMMERCIAL. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Somalia prohibits: Lottery tickets and advertising

Spirits.

At the time of publication, ECI International Courier and all Air Mail services remain suspended, including Registered Post International and Express Post International. Sea Mail is operating.

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SOUTH AFRICA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–6 work days $3073 P X P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–6 work days X X Sea Mail $3073 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bloemfontein Cape Town

Durban East London

Johannesburg Kimberley

Port Elizabeth Pretoria

For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions South Africa requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from South African authorities before posting: Beeswax and hive-frames Plants and part of Toys, resembling firearms Cheese Rice Weapons Liqueurs Serums, vaccines and cultures of Yeast. micro-organisms Meats and animal products Tobacco and tobacco products Military equipment Special documentation South Africa has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), South Africa prohibits: Clothing, used, intended for Fruit Lottery tickets and advertising resale Honey, royal jelly, conserves Prison-made goods. Flypaper sweetened with honey Footwear, used, intended for resale

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Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 5–7 work days $5000 $1536 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $1536 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Express Post Int’l

3–7 work days

$5000

Air Mail

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. P

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered or express post. Delivery to Canary Islands may take 4-5 work days. Import restrictions Spain requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Spanish authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Jewellery and precious objects Plants and parts of plants. Drugs and medicines Pharmaceutical products Special documentation Commercial goods do not normally require an invoice. Used clothing and other materials require a Certificate of Disinfection. Plants and plant products require a Phytosanitar y Certificate. Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Spain prohibits: Cotton seed Mushrooms and microbes, Religious relics and objects, such as rosaries Foodstuffs containing saccharine cultures of Playing cards Tobacco. Lottery tickets Spain prohibits weapons of whatever type or category and all components of weapons.

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SRI LANKA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–6 work days P X P 20 kg X Registered Post Int’l P 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

4–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered or express post. Import restrictions Sri Lanka admits personal gifts containing personal items in acceptable quantities. Sri Lanka treats gift items that exceed acceptable quantities as commercial goods that require an import permit. Before posting any commercial item, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary permit. All commercial goods attract duty. Special documentation Sri Lanka has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2)

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Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to the places shown Khartoum

Khartoum North

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

3 20 kg

P X P

Omdurman

Port Sudan

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

Wad Madani

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Packaging of parcels addressed to Southern Sudan Parcels addressed to Southern Sudan must be waterproof. Import restrictions Sudan requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Sudanese authorities before posting: Foodstuff, prepared Pharmaceutical products Plants and plant products. Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Sudan also prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. Sudan prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Grain samples Perishables Antiques Isopropanol Playing cards Cheques, blank Ivory Pork products Drugs, non-prescription Jewellery, costume Precious metals and stones Firearms/paraphernalia, Liquids or liquefiable elements Religious publications/figures imitation Mangos Sewing machines Fragile articles Military uniforms and equipment Furs Money orders Gambling devices

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SURINAME Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail $933 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

20 kg

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Groningen

$933

Moengo

Nickerie

Paramaribo

Totness

ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other places by contacting the addressee to arrange a delivery point. ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Suriname requires an import permit for many commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Suriname authorities before posting: Bags or sacks, empty, made of Coconut Drugs and medicines primary textile materials Coffee Sugarcane plants. Cocoa Cotton plants Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice posted separately to the addressee. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Suriname prohibits: Bees Drugs Silkworms.

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SWAZILAND Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days Air Mail 3 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days ECI

Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 10 kg 1 10 kg 4 20 kg

$274

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

4 20 kg X X Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Addressing All mail articles must include the words SOUTHERN AFRICA in the address.

4 Delivery service for Parcels Swaziland does not have a delivery service for parcels. The addressee collects the parcel from a post office. Import restrictions Swaziland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Swaziland authorities before posting: Bees Military uniforms and equipment Silkworms Parasites and killers of insects Spirits Cheeses Plants Tobacco and tobacco products Clothing, used Rice Weapons Drugs Seeds Yeast. Leeches Gifts

Genuine gifts not exceeding 10 emalangeni in value and 5 kg in weight do not need an import permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice posted separately to the addressee. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Swaziland prohibits: Bullion Currency, metallic Honey, royal jelly

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SWEDEN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

ECI

Express Post Int’l

Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000 4–5 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P P 5–6 work days X X X P 20 kg Registered or Extra Cover only. P P 2 5–6 work days

$2351

20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $2351 $2351

3 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

notes.

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all cities and towns ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered or express post. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Extra Cover Limits Sweden limits the commercial value of the contents of Extra Cover letters, and the maximum Extra Cover value, to the limit shown. Articles with a value exceeding this limit will be returned to sender.

3 Valuables payable to bearer Sweden admits valuables payable to bearer only if addressed to a bank acting as intermediary for Riksbank. Import restrictions Sweden requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Swedish authorities before posting: Alcohol and spirits Plants and plant products Strong beer Animal and animal products Plastic and rubber products Weapons Pharmaceutical products Wood and wood products Gifts

There is no customs duties for a gift from a private person abroad to a private person in Sweden, except for wines, spirits and tobacco, if the value of the gift does not exceed 400 Kronor. Special documentation Commercial goods require a certified invoice. Prohibitions Items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPIParcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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SWITZERLAND Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

ECI

Express Post Int’l

Air Mail

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000 4–5 work days

2 5–6 work days

$1800

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 2 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000 $1800

P X X $1800 2 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Registered Post Int’l

5–6 work days

Sea Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Delivery of Extra Cover letters and parcels Articles must be collected by the addressee from the destination post office. Import restrictions Switzerland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Swiss authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Metals, precious, articles made of Salt Plant products Serums and vaccines Feathers and down Pharmaceutical products Vegetable products Hides and skins, raw Weapons. Special documentation Switzerland has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Switzerland prohibits: Absinthe Offensive items and Spying devices, miniature. propaganda Lottery tickets

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SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 5–7 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

5–7 work days

$5000

20 kg

$5000

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Abo Kamal Al Hasakah Aleppo

Banias Damascus Der Ezzor

Edleb Hama Homs

Jabli Lattakia Mohardi

Qamishli Salameya Swida

Tartous

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Syrian Arab Republic authorities before posting: Animal products Cinematographic films, celluloid Vegetable products. Plants and plant products Special documentation All commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. An invoice is not required if the item has a value less than 250 Syrian Pounds, or if the item is of a non-commercial nature. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Syrian Arab Republic prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. The Syrian Arab Republic also prohibits: Footwear Alcoholic beverages Pork products Furs Antiques Precious stones and metals Cigarette paper Gambling devices Publications, obscene Cinematographic films, celluloid Glass Religious publications/figures Clothes and stockings, used Grain samples Salt Coins Ivory Soap Corn oil Jewellery, costume Sulphur Cotton and cotton seeds Mangos Tallow Fats and oils Military clothing Tobacco Firearms/paraphernalia, Money orders War material and the like imitation Pearls Weapons, military Flour Perishables Wood and wood products. Flowers and cuttings Pharmaceutical products

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TAIWAN Including Pescadores, Quemoy and Matsu Islands

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–6 work days $768 $768 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

3–5 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to main cities and towns For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Taiwan requires an import permit for many goods including all commercial items. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit for firearms and firearm parts. Exemptions

Taiwan admits without a permit: § samples of merchandise of no commercial value § articles for personal use § gift parcels not exceeding $US25 value. For personal consumption, alcoholic beverages up to a limit of 5kg are admitted, subject to import tax. For commercial imports involving alcohol or tobacco products, an import licence is required. Special documentation Addressing

All mail should show TAIWAN as the last part of the address. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Taiwan prohibits: Antiques Gambling items Saccharine and similar substances Asparagus Jewellery Sugar Camphor Lottery tickets and advertising Tea, concentrates, essences and extracts of. Coin collectors items Molasses Ornamentals, made of glass or mother-of-pearl

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TAJIKISTAN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

5–7 work days

$2351

20 kg

$5000

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Dushanbe and Khudjand ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Post Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Tajikistan authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Silkworms Bees Leeches Stamps Dairy products Medicines Vegetables Fish products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting. Weapons and parts of weapons Personal use items

Tajikistan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Tajikistan prohibits: Antiques Electronic and high-frequency Honey and honeycomb machines Eggs, raw Precious metals and stones Furs Viagra

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TANZANIA Including Tanganyika and Zanzibar

Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$400 P P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X Sea Mail $400 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to the places shown Arusha Bukoba Dar es Salaam Dodoma Iringa

Kahama Karagwe Kasulu Kigoma Lindi

Mbeya Morogor Moshi Mtwara Musoma

Mwanza Ngara Njombe Nzega

Singida Shinyanga Songea Sumbawanga

Tabora Tanga Tukuyu Zanzibar

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Tanzanian authorities before posting: Alcohol Foodstuffs Television sets Animal and animal products Hides, skins, wools Tobacco Carpets Jewellery Toys Coins Pharmaceutical products Weapons and parts thereof. Computers Plants and plant products Films Publications and books Tanzania requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation All packages, unless addressed to a private person, require an inserted invoice. Senders should mark the article INVOICE ENCLOSED. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Tanzania prohibits lottery tickets and advertising.

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THAILAND Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 3–5 work days $2351 $2351 P P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 3–5 work days X X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau P Express Post Int’l

3–4 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Thailand authorities before posting: Alcohol Lenses, contact Skins Animals and animal products Medical and surgical instruments Textiles and textile articles Firearms Pharmaceutical products Tobacco Foodstuffs, prepared Plants and plant products Vegetable oils Hides Playing cards Vinegar. Duty

Thailand exempts articles less than 500 baht value from customs duty. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice and a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Thailand prohibits: Electronic games Mechanical devices with score Postcards and letter paper, or marks unused. Handicrafts indicating forged origin

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TOGO Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l

P 3

7–8 work days 7–8 work days

$3821

X P Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

Parcels – Zone: D

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$5000 $5000

$3821 P 20 kg X $3821 P 20 kg P Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes.

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Abloganme Adidugone Aflao Nyekonakpoe Agbalepedogan Agoue Nyive

Extra Cover to:

Akodessewa Assivito Be Casablanca Doulassame Dzidzole

Forever Grand Marche Hanoukope Hedzranawoe Nouveau Gd Ma

Kagnikope Klikame Kodjoviakope Lome 2 Nukafu

Quartier Des Zone Etoiles Administrative Solidarite Zone Tokoin Forever Industrielle Tokoin Hopital Zone Portuaire Witi

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Registered Post International Togo pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Togo authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Fruit Hunting rifles Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation Togo has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Togo prohibits: Absinthe Lotteries and advertising Precious metals and stones Antiques Marks of origin, false Radar equipment, transmitters/receivers Coffee products Metal, pieces of, resembling the legal coinage Saccharine and related products Coins, silver Weights and measures, nonMilitary equipment Distilling apparatus metric. Plants and parts of plants Furs Poisons Ivory

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TOKELAU ISLANDS Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 3–4 work days Air Mail 1 4–5 work days Registered Post Int’l 1 4–5 work days Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

X X

1 20 kg

X X X X P

Extra Cover to:

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Via New Zealand. Sea Mail

Confirm delivery

1 Air Mail delivery New Zealand Post services Tokelau by Air Mail from Auckland via Western Samoa on each Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Import restrictions Refer to New Zealand. Special documentation Refer to New Zealand. Prohibitions Refer to New Zealand.

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TONGA Friendly Islands

Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 3–4 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $900 P 20 kg X X P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

P 4–5 work days P 4–5 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Tongan authorities before posting: Alcoholic beverages Drugs and medicines Plants and parts of plants. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice. All goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, Tonga prohibits tobacco products in packages more than 5 kg and tobacco products packed with other goods.

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

$5000 $5000

P P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail $1620 X P 10 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Alyce Glen Arima Arouca Barataria Bayshore Belmont California Carapichaima Carenage Caroni Cascade Chaguanas Chaguaramas

Champ Fleur Charlie Village Couva Cunupia Curepe Diamond Vale Diego Martin Five Rivers Four Roads Freeport Fyzabad Glencoe

10 kg

Goodwood Mt Lambert Gardens Otaheite Goodwood Park Palo Seco Gran Couva Penal La Romain Petite Valley Laventille Piarco Longdenville Plainsancepark Marabella Point A Pierre Maraval Point Cumana Mayaro Point Fortin Mcbean Point Lisas Morvant Port of Spain Mt Hope Environs

Princess Town Pio Claro San Fernando Environs San Juan Sangre Grande Santa Cruz Shorelands Siparia St Anns St Augustine St Clair St James

St Joseph St Marys Tacarigua Tobago Trincity Tunapuna Union Park Valencia Valsayn Valsayn Park Vistabella Westmoorings Woodbrook

ECI and EPI - Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered or express post. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Trinidad and Tobago authorities before posting: Bees Firearms Saccharine Carbon paper Fruit Tobacco, extracts and essences of Coins Parasites and insect killers Vegetables. Drugs and medicines Plants and parts of plants Trinidad and Tobago requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Trinidad and Tobago has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Trinidad and Tobago prohibits: Animal skins Earth or packaging containing Lottery tickets and advertising earth Beeswax Military equipment Honey Coffee, raw Sugar, unrefined. Ivory

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TRISTAN DA CUNHA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 8–10 work days Air Mail 1 8–10 work days Registered Post Int’l 1 8–10 work days Express Post Int’l

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

X X

1 10 kg

X P 10 kg X X P

Extra Cover to:

Confirm delivery

1 Air Mail delivery Air Mail services are by air to South Africa then by sea to Tristan da Cunha. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Tristan da Cunha authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Potatoes. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice and Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide.

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TUNISIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 15 kg 1 15 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P P 7–8 work days X X Sea Mail $3841 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

$3411

20 kg

$3841

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Béjà Bizerte Gabes Gaisa

Hammamet Jendouba Jerba Kairouan

Kasserine Kebili Kef Mahdia

Medenine Monastir Nabeul Sfax

Sidi Bouzid Siliana Sousse Tataouine

Tozeur Tunis and suburbs Zaghouan

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Tunisian authorities before posting any goods not bearing sufficient marks of origin, plus: Alcohol Films Saccharine Firearms Sugar Bees Fruit Tobacco products Cereals Leeches Vegetables Cloth and clothing containing metallic thread Liqueurs Viruses and serums Cloth, cotton Oils Weapons, commercial Drugs and medicines Pepper Weapons, hunting. Fats (margarine) Plants and parts of plants Tunisia requires an import permit for some goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted certified invoice. Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Tunisia prohibits: Rugs Baby comforters Glass receptacles Salt Baby feeders with tubes Grapes Silverware Carpets Hides and items made of Cartons and packaging Household items, made of metal Skins and items made of Jewellery Soap Coins Lotteries tickets and advertising Tapestries Contraceptives Mineral waters Vines and parts of vines Cosmetics Pencils Woodwork items. Crayons Raisins Footwear, rubber or plastic

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TURKEY Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$1535 $1535 P P 20 kg 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $1535 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P Non-infectious only. P

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to the places shown Adana Adapazari Afyon Akhisar Akyazi Alanya Amasya Ankara Antakya Antalya Aydin Bandirma Beylikduzu Bodrum Bolu Bursa Buyukada Buyukcekmece Buyukkaristiran

Catalca Cayeli Cayirova Cerkezkoy Cesme Corlu Corum Dalaman Demre Denizli Dilovasi Diyarbakir Edirne Eskisehir Evrensekiz Fethiye Foca Gaziantep Gebze

Gemlik Giresun Golcuk Gumusyaka Hadimkoy Hatay Hereke Heybeliada Inegol Iskenderun Istanbul Izmir Izmit Kahramanmaras Kapikule Karabuk Karadeniz Eregli Karaman

Kas Kayseri Kdz Eregli Kemer Kinali Kinali Ada Kirikkale Kirsehir Kocaeli Konya Korfez Kosekoy Kula Kumburgaz Kusadasi Lara Luleburgaz Manavgat Manisa, City

Manisa, Industrial Marmara Eregli Marmaris Mersin Mesir Milas Misinli Mudanya Mugla Muradiye Muratli Nazilli Ordu Rize Salihli Samandra Samsun Sanliurfa

Saray Selcuk Selimpasa Side Silivri Soke Soma Sultanciftligi Sultankoy Tarsus Tekirdag Trabzon Turgutlu Tuzla Usak Vakiflar Yalova Yeniciftlik

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Turkish customs procedures may take between 48 and 96 hours for all ECI and EPI articles. All commercial and sample shipments must be addressed to a company or institution and not to a private individual. Merchandise articles for Turkish citizens will only be accepted for citizens with a tax number. Articles for non-Turkish citizens cannot be sent by ECI. All ECI articles require an invoice

All ECI articles and EPI - Parcels, including personal gifts, require an invoice containing a full description of the goods. Invoices should be on a formal letterhead and labelled COMMERCIAL INVOICE or INVOICE ONLY. For articles of no commercial value, the documentation should state NO COMMERCIAL VALUE – VALUE DECLARED FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES ONLY. Never use the words PRO FORMA.

2 Express Post International - Letters The Express Post International – Letters guaranteed service is available only from designated NSW and QLD postcodes.

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TURKEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Turkish authorities before posting: Bees and leeches Meat products Silkworm eggs Butter Mineral waters Soap Drugs and medicines Parasites and insect killers Thermometers, medical Firearms Plants and parts of plants Vegetable fats and oils, industrial. Turkey requires an import permit for most commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice. Mark the outside of the article FACTURE INSEREE. Dutiable goods exceeding 50 Turkish pounds require a Certificate of Origin endorsed by a Turkish consul. Used clothing, bedding, carpets, sacks and so on, require a Certificate of Disinfection. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Turkey prohibits: Alcohols and alcoholic Precious metals and stones Furs beverages Lottery tickets and advertising Propaganda against Turkey Antiques Gambling devices Saccharine Binoculars Invoices, blank Saffron Cigarette paper Measuring apparatus, non-metric Salt Coffee and tea Molasses Shaving brushes made in Japan Contraceptives and advertising Pepper, white Soil Flour Playing cards Tobacco and tobacco products.

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Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

ECI

Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000 4–6 work days

$1176 P 5–7 work days P X X 5–7 work days

2 Registered or Extra Cover only.

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

$5000 P 20kg X $1176 P 10kg X $1176 P 10 kg P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

P Extra Cover only. No notes. X Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Valuables – see F1.4

Duty-payable articles

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Delivery confirmation Turkmenistan does not deliver to addressees in person. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Turkmenistan authorities before posting: Animal products Food products Silkworms Bees Fruit Stamps Dairy products Leeches Vegetables Fish products Medicines Weapons, hunting Plants and plant products Weapons and parts of weapons Personal use items

Turkmenistan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Turkmenistan prohibits: Antiques Electronic and high-frequency Honey and honeycomb machines Eggs, raw Ivory Furs Precious metals and stones Viagra

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 7–9 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 8–10 work days X Sea Mail X P 10 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

8–10 work days

10 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Grand Turk, Caicos Island and Providenciales ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Turks and Caicos Islands authorities before posting drugs and medicines, or firearms. Special documentation Turks and Caicos Islands has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Turks and Caicos Islands prohibit: Cosmetics Drugs, prescription Foodstuffs

Gambling devices Ivory Labels

Liquids, non-hazardous Playing cards

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TUVALU Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 3–5 work days Air Mail 2 4–5 work days Registered Post Int’l 2 4–5 work days Express Post Int’l

X X

Confirm delivery

Weight to:

X X

2 20 kg

$235

X P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Sea Mail

Parcels – Zone: B Extra Cover to:

$1175

X X P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 2 Post office locations Fanafuti Nanumanga

Nanumea Nui

Nuitao

Nukufetau

Nukulaelae

Vaitupu

Import restrictions Tuvalu requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Tuvalu prohibits: Shaving brushes from Asian Clothing, used, intended for sale Currency, counterfeit countries. Coal-tar, derivatives of, useable in dyes

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UGANDA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 5–6 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 6–8 work days X X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

6–8 work days

$705

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Arua Bushenyi Busia Entebbe

Fort-Portal Gulu Hoima Iganga

Jinja Kabale Kampala Kamuli

Kasese Lira Malaba Masaka

Masindi Mbale Mbarara Mubende

Rukungiri Tororo

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Parcels for delivery beyond the railway system Parcels for delivery beyond the railway system must be watertight. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Ugandan authorities before posting: Clothing, bedding etc., used, for Franking machines Plants sale Publications relating to sexual Fruit Coins matters and birth control Metals, raw precious Drugs and medicines Seeds. Military uniforms Firearms Parasites and insect killers Uganda requires an import permit for many goods. Plants, seeds and fruit require the approval of the Commissioner, Agriculture Department, Entebbe, Uganda. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Mark the article INVOICE ENCLOSED. Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. Used clothing, bedding, and so on, require a Certificate of Disinfection. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Uganda prohibits: Alcohols and spirits Distilled beverages containing Flick knives basic oils or noxious chemical Lottery tickets and advertising Coins substances Shaving brushes, Japanese.

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UKRAINE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail

$5000 P 6–7 work days P X X 6–7 work days

3 Registered or Extra Cover only.

Confirm delivery

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 P 10 kg X $5000 P 10 kg P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

P Extra Cover only. No notes. X Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Valuables – see F1.4

Duty-payable articles

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the cities and postcodes shown City Bila Tserkva Dnipropetrovsk Donetsk Kharkiv Kherson Ivano-Frankivsk Jitomir Khmelnitskii Kiev

Postcode 09100-09129 49000-49489 83000-83490 61000-61499 73000-73480 76000-76490 10000-10499 29000-29499 01000-06999

City Kirovograd Lougansk Loutsk Lviv Mykolaiv Odessa Oujgorod Poltava Rivne

Postcode 25000-25490 91000-91479 43000-43499 79000-79490 54000-54490 65000-65480 88000-88499 36000-36499 33000-33499

City Sevastopol Simferopol Soumy Tcherkasy Tchernigiv Tchernivtsy Ternopil Vinnitsa Zaporijia

Postcode 99000-99699 95000-95490 40000-40489 18000-18499 14000-14499 58000-58499 46000-46499 21000-21499 96000-96499

Ukraine does not accept ECI articles and EPI – Parcels addressed to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Delivery confirmation Ukraine does not deliver to addressees in person. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Ukraine authorities before posting: Agricultural products Foodstuffs Pharmaceutical products Animals or animal products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting Weapons and parts of weapons Personal use items

Ukraine admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Quantity

Item

Quantity

Cigarettes 200 Tobacco 200 g Spirits, distilled 1 litre Wine 2 litres Items sent to natural persons and which contain goods to a total value not exceeding the equivalent of 200 Euro are generally admitted free of customs duties. Items containing a radio or mobile telephone are admitted if they are addressed to natural persons and if permission has been granted by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies and Telecommunications Supervision. The fax number of the Centre is as follows: ((+38 044) 4502765).

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UKRAINE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Items containing medicines for personal use in quantities required for a course of treatment are permitted where the addressee has obtained authorization from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Ukraine prohibits coins.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umma Al Qaiwain

Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 15 kg 1 15 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

$5000 P 4 work days X 4–5 work days $5000 20 kg $5000 P P Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from United Arab Emirates authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Pharmaceutical products Publications and books Substances sent for medical Films Plants and plant products examination or analysis. Special documentation Commercial articles that exceed 500-dirhamsin value require: § original invoices, with a full list of contents, endorsed by a consul of the United Arab Emirates § an authenticated Certificate Of Origin § a certificate of exemption, if applicable. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), United Arab Emirates prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Insecticides, agriculture Pearls, cultured, imitated or artificial Carbon paper Lottery tickets and advertising Pork and pork products Firearms and firearm parts Oil cloth Weapons and parts thereof. Ivory Oiled paper

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UNITED KINGDOM Including England, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

$5000 P 3-7 work days X 4–5 work days $5000 20 kg $1000 P P Registered Post Int’l P 4–5 work days X X Sea Mail $1000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery P Registered or Extra Cover only. X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Express Post Int’l Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from United Kingdom authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Plants and plant products Vegetables Pharmaceutical products Radio transmitters Weapons including guns. Sealskins The United Kingdom admits articles up to £15 value, except alcohol and tobacco products, free of duty and taxes Gifts

The United Kingdom admits private gifts intended for the personal or family use of the addressee free of duty and VAT up to a value of £36 provided the following limits are not exceeded: Spirits – 1 litre, plus Wine – 2 litres

Tobacco products 50 cigarettes or 25 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 grams of tobacco

Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 Z(RoHS)

In order to put products on the market in the EU, manufacturers needs to ensure that their products and product components comply with the requirements of the Regulations. This affects manufacturers, sellers, distributors and recyclers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) containing: Lead Hexavalent chromium

Mercury Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

Cadmium Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

The following articles now need to be checked: Large household appliances

Small household appliances

Consumer equipment

Lighting equipment

Toys, leisure and sports equipment

Austomatic dispensers

IT and telecommunication equipment Electrical and electronic tools (with the exception of largescale stationary industrial tools) Continued…

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UNITED KINGDOM - continued Requirements

Producers must be able to demonstrate compliance by submitting technical or other information to the enforcing authority on request. They must retain such documentation for four years after the EEE is placed on the market. Special documentation Articles exceeding â&#x201A;¤2,000 in value require an invoice. United Kingdom postal authorities advise that for best delivery results, packets and parcels being sent to a PO box should also include a street address. If a PO box is the only address known, then a (recipient) contact telephone number should be given to assist delivery. While spacing on the packet or parcel might be questioned with having to provide extra information, there should be room at least to include a telephone number. Use of a PO box address (only) may delay delivery because of the need to ascertain delivery details. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), United Kingdom prohibits: Clothes and rags, soiled Lottery tickets and advertising Videos, sound recordings and printed matter, indecent. Flick knives Mineral products Horror comics Prison-made goods

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Service

ECI

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–4 work days $5000

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000

P X 4–6 work days $5000 P X P 20 kg Registered Post Int’l P 4–6 work days X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Express Post Int’l

3–7 work days

$5000

Air Mail

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from United States of America authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Skins Weapons Hides Tobacco and tobacco products Wool. Pharmaceutical products Vegetable and other plant products USA admits duty-free genuine personal gifts not exceeding $US 25 value (excluding tobacco products and perfume). Special documentation - Commercial As a result of new regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, all business customers wishing to send articles of food to the United States must obtain a prior notice of shipment. Articles of food include (but are not limited to): food for humans or animals, dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, vitamins, food and colour additives. The prior notice may be submitted and a prior notice confirmation number obtained via the internet at: www.access.fda.gov Mail shipments containing food articles for which a prior notice confirmation number has not been entered on the customs declaration may be returned to the sender or (if no return address is included) destroyed. Should you require information on what must be submitted with a prior notice, consult the Food and Drug Administration’s website: http://www.fda.gov Whilst not exhaustive, the following food items will require prior FDA Prior Notice approval before being lodged: Animal food Canned/frozen food Fish/seafood Bakery goods Confectionary Food components Beverages, all Dairy products and eggs Raw agricultural goods Snack foods, all Senders should provide a Certificate of Origin, whenever possible.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – continued

Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), United States of America prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Fruit, nuts and citrus peel Cereals Meat and fish products Coffee Chain letters & lottery tickets or related advertising

Vegetable and vegetable products Wheat products

Mail Security The United States Postal Service has advised that, owing to heightened security, longer delivery times are likely for articles addressed to US government agencies. This applies in particular to Washington DC five-digit zip codes ranging from 202xx – 205xx. Mail may be subject to irradiation treatment prior to delivery. The irradiation process is safe, but the US Postal Service is advising mail users that particular commodities may be affected: · Any biological sample e.g. blood samples, could be rendered useless · Diagnostic kits e.g. to monitor blood sugar levels, may be adversely affected · Photographic film will be fully exposed · Food will be adversely affected · Drugs and medicines could have their efficacy affected · Eyeglasses and contact lenses could be adversely affected · Electronic devices would probably be rendered inoperable The US Postal Service advises that each irradiated mail article will bear an official notification to the addressee that the item was subjected to an irradiation process.

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URUGUAY Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 6–7 work days X Sea Mail 3 20 kg X X Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

6–7 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, the boxholder is notified of arrival.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Packaging Uruguay permits padded bags as the outer wrapping of articles only if securely sealed in the same way as for an Extra Cover article. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Uruguay authorities before posting: Animal products Plants and parts of plants Weapons Drugs and medicines Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice with a duplicate copy posted separately to the addressee. Used clothing requires a Certificate of Disinfection. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Uruguay prohibits: Jewels and other precious articles Vines and part of vines. Animals Lottery tickets Coins, gold or silver

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UZBEKISTAN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$5000 $5000 P P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $5000 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X P Non-infectious only. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Post Restante.

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Uzbekistan authorities before posting: Animal products Fruit Silkworms Bees Leeches Stamps Dairy products Medicines Vegetables Fish products Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting Weapons and parts of weapons Personal use items

Uzbekistan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of customs duty and subject to certain items not exceeding the quantities shown. Item

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc Cloth Photographic and video equipment Audio recordings Video recordings Personal computers and peripheral equipment

Quantity

Item

Quantity

15 1 litre 1 of each kind 1 of each kind 2 of each kind 2 of each kind

Special documentation Commercial goods must include an invoice. Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Uzbekistan prohibits: Antiques Electronic and high-frequency Money orders machines Cheques Postage stamps Furs Coins Precious metals and stones Items containing powder Eggs, raw Viagra Honey and honeycomb

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VANUATU Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 3–4 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P X P 3–4 work days X Sea Mail X X Confirm delivery P Registered only. P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

3–4 work days

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Port Vila and Santo For articles addressed to a Post Office Box, ECI and EPI - Parcels notify the box of arrival

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Air Mail and Seal Mail destinations for Parcels Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to Port Vila, Santo, Tanna, Norsup and Lolowai. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Vanuatu authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Drugs and medicines Plants and plant products Tobacco Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice. Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. Senders should post documents separately to the addressee. Prohibitions Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2).

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VATICAN Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 4–6 work days

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$3840 $3840 P P 20 kg 5–7 work days P X X Sea Mail $3840 X P 20 kg Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. notes. Air Mail

5–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI courier and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from the Vatican before posting firearms and firearm parts. Drugs and medicines require a Vatican import permit. Otherwise, import restrictions are the same as Italy. Special documentation Same as Italy. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Vatican prohibits: All items prohibited by Italy Perfumes Publications contrary to public order, morals and religion Clothing Photographic apparatus Tobacco. Films Plants and parts of plants

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VENEZUELA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 6–7 work days X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles X P Not permitted in ECI Perishable biological P Non-infectious only. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

6–7 work days

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Venezuela authorities before posting: Firearms and firearm parts Foodstuffs Plants and parts of plants Venezuela requires an import permit for most commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Articles containing dutiable goods of the printing trade, such as albums, almanacs, books, brochures, music notes, and printed stationery require an attached C1 green customs form. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Venezuela prohibits: Jewellery, costume Airline tickets, blank stock Drugs and pharmaceutical products of unknown Lottery tickets Cigarette paper composition Pearls Coffee Firearms Pornographic material Coins Fruits Saccharine Cotton Ivory Salt. Credit cards, blanks

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VIETNAM Service

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Parcels – Zone: B

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–4 work days $5000

P X 4–5 work days P X P 4–5 work days X X

Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

4 work days

P 20 kg X X

2 Registered only.

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. X P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Valuables – see F1.4

Extra Cover ECI only. No notes.

Duty-payable articles

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the cities of Danang, Haiphong, Hanoi, and Honchiminh and to the following provinces: Binhthuan Hanam Angiang Bacgiang Camau Hatay Baclieu Cantho Hoabinh Bacninh Daclac Hungyen Baria Vungtau Dongnai Khanhhoa Ben Tre Dongthap Kiengiang Binhduong Gialai Kontum Binhphuoc Haiduong Lamdong

Langson Longan Namdinh Nghean Ninhbinh Ninhthuan Phutho Phuyen

Quangnam Quangngai Quangninh Qungtri Soctrang Tayninh Thaibinh Thainguyen

Thanhhoa Thua Thien Hue Tiengiang Travinh Vinhlong Vinhphuc

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Delivery confirmation Vietnam does not deliver to addressees in person. Import restrictions Vietnam requires an import permit for all goods (including firearms and firearm parts) except personal gifts. Before posting, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Special documentation Commercial goods require an invoice attached to the despatch note. The invoice must quote the import permit number. Used clothing, footwear and bed linen require a Certificate of Disinfection endorsed by an Australian Health Authority. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Vietnam prohibits: Animal and animal products Plants and plant products Radio transmitters and receivers Pharmaceutical products Publications and recordings Tobacco products

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VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 2–3 work days $5000

1 2 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P X P 7–8 work days X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 X X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

7–8 work days

Registered Post Int’l

20 kg

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Peter Island, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to other towns and rural destinations by registered or express post, or contacts the addressee to arrange a delivery point. ECI and EPI - Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from British Virgin Islands authorities before posting: Clothing, used Drugs and medicines Fruit Cotton and cotton seeds Firearms Plants and parts of plants. Special documentation British-made goods require a Certificate of Origin. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), British Virgin Islands prohibits: Currency notes and coins

Gambling devices

Ivory

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VIRGIN ISLANDS, USA Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 6–7 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

X X P 20 kg X P 20 kg X X P

Registered Post Int’l

Extra Cover to:

$5000 $5000

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WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS Service

ECI Express Post Int’l

Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific

Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8

1 4–5 work days

X X X

Parcels – Zone: B Weight to:

Extra Cover to:

X X $2815 P 20 kg X X P P Extra Cover only. No notes. P

P P 4–5 work days Sea Mail X Confirm delivery P Registered only. Valuables – see F1.4 X Duty-payable articles P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau X Private fax machines only. Air Mail

Registered Post Int’l

4–5 work days

1 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Wallis and Futuna Islands authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Firearms Plants Chemical products Flowers Sound recordings. Counterfeiting apparatus Fruit Films Medicines Wallis and Futuna Islands requires an import certificate for non-dutiable goods and an import licence for dutiable goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary certificate or licence. Wallis and Futuna Islands admits items free of all duties and taxes if they are for the personal and family use of the addressee and valued at less than 5000 CFP francs per item. Special documentation Senders should post Certificates of Origin and all documentation to the addressee separately. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Wallis and Futuna Islands prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Sweetening agents Wine made with raisins, figs or dates. Marks of origin, false Weights and measures, nonmetric Metal counters and similar articles resembling coins

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YEMEN Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days 3 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l Air Mail Registered Post Int’l Sea Mail Confirm delivery Valuables – see F1.4 Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

X X X

P X P Registered or Extra Cover only. 5–6 work days

4 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No notes.

X X X

Parcels – Zone: C Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

P 20 kg X P 20 kg P X

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

X X

P Not permitted in ECI.

Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Aden Al-Hodaida

Al-Mukla Ibb

Sana’a Seiyun

Taëz

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Extra Cover Yemen does not pay compensation for articles containing liquids, substances that easily liquefy, fragile items or perishable items.

4 Valuables Yemen prohibits as valuables: Bearer securities and other negotiable instruments

Coins exceeding ₤5 sterling in value

Insurance policies Weapons and parts of weapons

Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Yemen authorities before posting: Drugs Parasites and insect killers Plants. Yemen accepts bees, leeches and silkworms only if: § the sender and addressee are officially recognised institutions § the containers can remain closed while their contents are checked. Special documentation Each parcel or each group of parcels despatched simultaneously by a single sender to the same addressee requires a commercial invoice. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Yemen prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East situation. Yemen also prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Jewellery, costume Pork products Antiques Literature, contrary to the Quinine, rose coloured Firearms/paraphernalia, Islamic faith Religious publications/figures imitation Lottery tickets Sound recordings Furs Military uniforms Weapons-manufacturing Gambling devices equipment Playing cards Ivory Works of art Precious metals and stones

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ZAMBIA Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 4–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg 3 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

P P 6–7 work days X X Sea Mail $940 3 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P P Valuables – see F1.4 X Cover only. Not ECI. No P Extra notes. Air Mail

6–7 work days

$743

$940

Registered Post Int’l

Duty-payable articles Perishable biological FaxPost bureau

P P X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. X Private fax machines only.

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Chilibombwe Chilanga Chingola

Chipata Kabwe Kafue

Kalulushi Kitwe

Livingstone Luanshya

Lusaka Mazabika

Mufulira N’dola

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis 3 Articles, other than letters, for delivery beyond the railway system Articles, other than letters, for delivery beyond the railway system must be watertight. Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Zambian authorities before posting: Animals and animal products Plants and parts of plants Tobacco, raw Firearms and firearm parts Weapons and parts of weapons Special documentation Commercial goods require an inserted invoice and the article labelled INVOICE ENCLOSED. Senders should post a Certificate of Origin, where required, separately to the addressee. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Zambia prohibits: Antiques Credit cards, blank Lottery tickets and advertising Aphrodisiacs and literature Furs Precious metals and stones relating thereto Gambling devices Prison-made goods Cash letters Ivory Spirits, preparations of, or Cosmetics essences and extracts of Liquids, non-hazardous

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ZIMBABWE Service

Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: – see F1.8 3–5 work days $5000

1 2 5–6 work days

ECI Express Post Int’l

Parcels – Zone: D Weight to:

1 20 kg 1 20 kg

Extra Cover to: $5000 $5000

$897 P P 20 kg X 6–7 work days P X X Sea Mail X P 20 kg X Confirm delivery Registered or Extra Cover only. P X Valuables – see F1.4 P Extra Cover only. No notes. X Duty-payable articles P P Perishable biological X Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see F1.6. FaxPost bureau P Air Mail

6–7 work days

Registered Post Int’l

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the places shown Bulawayo Ascot Beilbridge Belmont Gweru Gokwe Harare Amby Avondale Banket Bindura Masvingo Chiredzi Mutare Chimanimani

Famona Gwanda Hillside

Hwange Morningside

Kwekwe

Redcliff

Borrowdale Causeway Chegulu Chinhoyi

Chisipiti Chivhu Harare Airport Highfield

Triangle

Zvishavane

Chipinge

Nyanga

Mpopoma Nkulumane

North End Plumtree

Raylton Victoria Falls

Highlands Kadoma Kariba Karol

Kopje Marondera Mount Pleasant Mvulwi

Norton Seke Southerton Waterfalls

Rusape

ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery).

2 Express Post International - Letter service available on a non-guaranteed basis Import restrictions Senders should determine import restrictions from Zimbabwe authorities before posting: Drugs and medicines Plants and parts of plants Venereal diseases, advertisements for treatment of. Parasites and insect killers Special documentation Zimbabwe has no current requirements for special documentation. Prohibitions In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see F5.8.2), Zimbabwe prohibits: Alcoholic beverages Lottery tickets and advertising Spirits, commercial. Aphrodisiacs and literature Prison-made goods relating thereto

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F6.3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Destination cross-reference index Use this cross-reference table to find a country or territory that has changed its name, is part of another country, or for which another country provides postal services.

Country or territory

Abu Dhabi Admiralty Islands Aegean Islands Afghanistan Ajman Ă&#x2026;land Alaska Albania Algeria American Samoa Andaman Islands Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Anua Island Apia Argentina Armenia Aruba Ascension and St Helena Aunu'u Austria Azerbaijan Azores Bahamas Bahrain Balearic Islands Bangladesh Banks Island Barbados Barbuda Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bismark Archipelago Bolivia Bonaire Borneo Bosnia-Herzegovina

Refer to:

United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea Greece United Arab Emirates Finland United States of America Samoa, American India France

Samoa, American Samoa Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Samoa, American Portugal Spain Vanuatu Antigua and Barbuda

Papua New Guinea Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, or Malaysia

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Botswana Bougainville Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Buka Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Byelorussia Caicos Islands Cambodia Cameroon Campbell Island Canada Canary Islands Cape Verde Caroline Islands Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Channel Islands Chatham Island Chile China, People's Republic Christmas Island, Indian Ocean Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, Democratic Republic Cook Islands Corfu Corsica Costa Rica CĂ´te D'Ivoire Crete Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Cyrenaica Czech Republic Dahomey September 2007

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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Myanmar Belarus Turks and Caicos Islands New Zealand Spain Micronesia, Federated States

United Kingdom New Zealand

Kiribati

Greece France Greece Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Libyan Jamahiriya Benin

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Destination cross-reference index â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Refer to: Country or territory

Denmark Diego Garcia Djibouti Dodecanese Islands Dominica Dominican Republic Dubai Ducie East Timor Easter Island Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ellice Island England Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Fanning Island Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Friendly Islands Fujairah Futuna Island Gabon Gambia Gambier Islands Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Gilbert Islands Great Britain Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea

British Indian Ocean Territory Greece United Arab Emirates Pitcairn Islands Chile

Tuvalu United Kingdom

Kiribati

Tonga United Arab Emirates Wallis and Futuna Islands French Polynesia

Kiribati United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Hawaii Henderson Island Holland Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ifni India Indonesia Inner Mongolia Iran, Islamic Republic Iraq Ireland Ireland, Northern Irian Jaya Isle of Man Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kampuchea Kanton Island Kazakhstan Kenya Kermadec Islands Kirghizia Kiribati Kiritimati Island Korea, Democratic People's Republic (North Korea) Korea, Republic (South Korea) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao, People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Jamahiriya September 2007

Refer to:

United States of America Pitcairn Islands Netherlands

Morocco China, People's Republic

United Kingdom Indonesia United Kingdom CĂ´te D'Ivoire United Kingdom Cambodia Kiribati New Zealand Kyrgyzstan Kiribati

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Destination cross-reference index â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Country or territory

Liechtenstein Lithuania Loyalty Islands Luxembourg Macao Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macias Nguema Biyoga Madagascar Madeira Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Manchuria Manua Islands Mariana Islands Marquesas Islands Marshall Islands Martinique Matsu Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia, Federated States Miquelon Moldova Monaco Mongolia Mongolia, Inner Montserrat Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles and Aruba New Britain New Caledonia New Ireland New Zealand Newfoundland

Refer to:

New Caledonia

Equatorial Guinea Portugal

China, People's Republic Samoa, American French Polynesia Taiwan

St Pierre and Miquelon France China, People's Republic Serbia and Montenegro

Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Canada

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Nicaragua Nicobar Islands Niger Nigeria Niuafo'ou Niue Island Norfolk Island North Korea

Northern Ireland Norway Ocean Island Oeno Oman Pago Pago Pakistan Palau Panama Canal Zone Panama Republic Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Pescadores Philippines Phoenix Islands Pitcairn Islands Poland, Republic Portugal Principe Puerto Rico Qatar Quemoy Ras Al Khaimah Reunion Rio Muni Rodriguez Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Ryukyu Islands Saba Sabah Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis St Eustatius St Helena September 2007

Refer to:

India Tonga Korea, Democratic People's Republic United Kingdom Kiribati Pitcairn Islands Samoa, American Panama Republic

Taiwan Kiribati

Sao Tome and Principe Taiwan United Arab Emirates Equatorial Guinea Mauritius

Japan Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Malaysia Netherlands Antilles and Aruba Ascension and St Helena

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275 206 158 215 207 230 208 209 210 210 211 212 213 256 214 158 215 216 217 232 218 219 256 274 220 112 185 221 223 225 153 199 177 226 199 58

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Destination cross-reference index â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Country or territory

St Lucia St Maarten St Pierre and Miquelon St Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa, American Samoa San Marino Santa Cruz Islands Sao Tome and Principe Sarawak Sardinia Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Savai'i Island Scotland Senegal Serbia Serbia and Montenegro Seychelles Sharjah Shortland Islands Sicily Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Society Islands Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia South Korea South Orkney Islands South Sandwich Islands South Shetland Islands Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Tahiti Taiwan Tajikistan Tanganyika

Refer to:

Netherlands Antilles and Aruba

Italy Solomon Islands Malaysia Italy Samoa United Kingdom Serbia and Montenegro United Arab Emirates Solomon Islands Italy

French Polynesia

Falkland Islands Korea, Republic Falkland Islands Falkland Islands Falkland Islands

French Polynesia Tanzania

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Destination cross-reference index â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continued Country or territory

Tanzania Thailand Tibet Timor, East Timor, West Tobago Togo Tokelau Islands Tonga Torres Islands Trinidad and Tobago Tristan da Cunha Tuamotu Islands Tubuai Islands Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Umma Al Qaiwain United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Upolo Island Upper Volta Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, USA Wales Wallis and Futuna Islands Washington Island West Timor Western Samoa Yemen Yugoslavia Zaire Zambia Zanzibar Zimbabwe September 2007

Refer to:

China, People's Republic East Timor Indonesia Trinidad and Tobago

Vanuatu French Polynesia French Polynesia

United Arab Emirates

Samoa Burkina Faso

United Kingdom Kiribati Indonesia Samoa Serbia and Montenegro Congo, Democratic Republic Tanzania

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INDEX

address labels................................ see labels, address addressing ........................................................... F5.5 blind, articles for........................................F4.1.6 defence forces mail ...................................F4.2.5 ECI articles.................................................F2.1.7 Express Post International â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Parcels .... F2.3.9 advice of delivery .......... see Delivery Confirmation, International Aerogramme......................................F1.1.2, F1.1.4 AFPO .................................................................. F4.2 Air Mail................................................................ F2.4 Australian Antarctic Territory ............................................. F5.1, F5.4, F5.17.1

B bank notes........................................................F1.4.1 blind, international articles for........................ F4.1 International Contract Business ..................... F2.8

CCITT Group 3 .............................................F2.7.1 Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) ............................................. F5.1, F5.4, F5.17.1 claim conditions, compensation and Extra Cover, international ...................................F5.17 claimant, identification of compensation, international..................F5.15.3 Extra Cover, international.....................F5.16.3 Cocos (Keeling) Islands ....... F5.1, F5.4, F5.17.1 coins ..................................................................F1.4.1 collection at post office, mail addressed for F1.7 compensation claim conditions, international ................F5.17 claims, international...................................F5.15 Registered Post International..................F2.5.9 complaints about International Post ...........F5.14 confiscated articles, claims excluded ........F5.17.2 consequential loss.........................................F5.17.2 contents of a letter.....................................................F1.1.2 of a parcel ...................................................... F5.6 Convention, UPU...........................................F5.3.1 cover, limits of compensation...........................................F5.15.2

currency notes................................................. F1.4.1 customs documentation................................ F5.4.1 AFPO.......................................................... F4.2.3 Air Mail....................................................... F2.4.3 ECI ................................................F2.1.2, F2.1.3 Express Post International - Letters ..... F2.2.4 Express Post International â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Parcels ... F2.3.2 HMA ship................................................... F4.2.3 Extra Cover articles.................................. F3.1.5 Registered Post International ................. F2.5.4 Sea Mail Parcels......................................... F2.6.3 customs duty payment of ................................................. F5.4.4 customs regulations ...........................................F5.4

D damage compensation claims for ....................... F5.15.6 Extra Cover claims for........................... F5.16.6 defence forces mail ............................................F4.2 Delivery Confirmation, International ............F3.2 delivery delays claims excluded ....................................... F5.17.2 complaints ................................................ F5.14.3 demurrage........................................................ F5.4.5 Diagnostic Substances ......................................F1.6 dimensions Aerogramme .............................................. F1.1.4 Express Post International - Letters ..... F2.2.2 Express Post International - Parcels..... F2.3.1 FaxPost ....................................................... F2.7.3 Greeting card............................................. F1.1.3 International Reply Paid.......................... F2.9.5 Letter ........................................................... F1.1.1 Parcel.............................................F1.2.2, F1.2.3 Postcard ...................................................... F1.1.3 Registered Post International ................. F2.5.2 document reconstruction costs ................. F5.15.7 documentation, customs ..................................see customs documentation documents in Letters..................................................... F1.1.2 in ECI.......................................................... F2.1.2 in International FaxPost.......................... F2.7.1 dutiable goods received from overseas...... F5.4.4 duty-payable articles ..........................................F1.5

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EDN .................................................................F5.4.2 enquiries about International Post...............F5.14 envelopes, ISO recommended ....................F1.1.1 envelopes, prepaid Air Mail .......................................................F2.4.7 Express Post International - Letters......F2.2.2 Express Post International – Parcels .... F2.3.1 Registered Post International..................F2.5.2 export controls and permits .........................F5.4.3 export declaration number ...........................F5.4.2 export registration ..........................................F5.4.2 Express Courier International (ECI)............. F2.1 Express Post International - Letters.............. F2.2 Express Post International - Parcels.............. F2.3 Extra Cover claim conditions, internationalF5.17 Extra Cover claims, international................. F5.16 Extra Cover, international ............................... F3.1 ECI...............................................................F2.1.6 Express Post International – Parcels .... F2.3.8 Extra Cover, value..........................................F3.1.2

facsimile document ........................................F2.7.1 FaxPost, International ...................................... F2.7 Firearms and firearm parts .............................. F5.9 force majeure, claims excluded..................F5.17.2 fragile items, claims excluded.....................F5.17.2

gold....................................................................... F1.4 greeting card ......................................F1.1.2, F1.1.3

Heard Island....................................................... F5.1

IDD...................................................................F2.7.1 International FaxPost ...see FaxPost, International International Extra Cover ............................. see Extra Cover, International International Money Orders .........................F2.11 International Post and the GST ..................... F5.2 International Post, scope of ............................ F5.1 International Reply Coupons........................F2.10 International Reply Paid .................................. F2.9 IRP ....................................................................... F2.9

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jewels ....................................................................F1.4

L labels, address Aerogrammes ............................................ F1.1.4 Print Post Direct Bags ............................. F1.3.2 labels, service logos Air Mail....................................................... F2.4.6 Sea Mail Parcels......................................... F2.6.6 letter, Air Mail.....................................................F1.1 contents of ................................................. F1.1.2 lodgement Air Mail....................................................... F2.4.4 Delivery Confirmation, International ... F3.2.2 ECI .............................................................. F2.1.4 Express Post International - Letters ..... F2.2.5 Express Post International - Parcels..... F2.3.6 FaxPost, International.............................. F2.7.6 Extra Cover articles.................................. F3.1.3 Registered Post International ................. F2.5.5 Sea Mail Parcels......................................... F2.6.4 Lord Howe Island..............................................F5.1 loss compensation claims for ....................... F5.15.5 Extra Cover claims for........................... F5.16.5 lost items subsequent discovery of ........................ F5.17.5 title to ........................................................ F5.17.4

M bags..................................................................F1.3 Mail Security Requirements .......................... F5.10 McDonald Island ...............................................F5.1 Merchandise ECI .............................................................. F2.1.2 Express Post International – Parcels .... F2.3.4 money orders, international .......................... F2.11

Navy, mail for....................................F4.2, F5.17.1 non-delivery complaints, International Post .................................................................... F5.14.2 non-documents, ECI..................................... F2.1.2 Norfolk Island ........................F5.1, F5.4, F5.17.1 notes, currency or bank ....................................F1.4

offensive articles........................................... F5.17.2

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packaging ............................................................ F5.6 defence forces mail ...................................F4.2.6 ECI...............................................................F2.1.8 Express Post International – Parcels .... F2.3.1 parcels.................................................................. F1.2 patient specimens .............................................. F1.6 platinum .............................................................. F1.4 postage refunds............................ F5.15.8, F5.16.7 Postal Parcels Agreement, UPU..................F5.3.1 postcard, international.....................F1.1.2, F1.1.3 poste restante .......................................F1.7, F2.1.7 prepaid envelopes................ see envelopes, prepaid Print Post Direct Bags International ............. F1.3 prohibited goods claims excluded........................................F5.17.2 received from overseas.............................F5.4.4 prohibitions ........................................................ F5.8 classes of .....................................................F5.8.1 country-specific .........................................F5.8.3 defence forces mail ...................................F4.2.4 ECI.................................................F2.1.9, F5.8.2 Express Post International – Parcels .... F5.8.2 proof of despatch Express Post International......................F2.2.5 proof of posting Registered Post International..................F2.5.6 proof of delivery Delivery Confirmation, International....... F3.2 Registered Post International..................F2.5.7 PSTN ................................................................F2.7.1

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travellers' cheques ..............................................F1.4

undeliverable articles ...................................... F5.13 Universal Postal Union (UPU)........................F5.3 UPU Convention ........................................... F5.3.1 UPU Postal Parcels Agreement .................. F5.3.1 Usual Delivery Time..........................................F1.8

valuable items ....................................F1.4, F5.16.2

W weight Aerogramme .............................................. F1.1.4 Air Mail....................................................... F2.4.2 blind, international Parcels for ............... F4.1.3 ECI .............................................................. F2.1.1 Express Post International – Parcels .... F2.3.3 Greeting card............................................. F1.1.3 International Reply Paid.......................... F2.9.5 Letter ........................................................... F1.1.1 Non-infectious diagnostic substances .. F1.6.2 Parcel........................................................... F1.2.1 Patient specimens ..................................... F1.6.2 Postcard ...................................................... F1.1.3 Print Post Direct Bags ............................. F1.3.1 Sea Mail Parcel .......................................... F2.6.2 withdrawal from the International Post ..... F5.11

quarantine requirements ...............................F5.4.6

redirection.........................................................F5.11 international articles................................F5.11.2 Registered Post International.......................... F2.5 reply coupons, international..........................F2.10 reply paid, international.................................... F2.9 restrictions, export .........................................F5.7.1 restrictions, import.........................................F5.7.2

satchels, ECI....................................................F2.1.8 Sea Mail Parcels ................................................. F2.6 securities payable to bearer.............................. F1.4 silver..................................................................... F1.4 size....................................................... see dimensions

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