Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table III.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Printed matter of value should have Form 2976 affixed, and it can be cleared more readily through the French customs if an invoice is enclosed. It is recommended that all articles bear, as a part of the address, the name of the department (Province), in which the office of destination is located. Prohibitions. Coins, banknotes, negotiable values, and instruments of payment (checks, letters of credit, or drafts), securities and deeds, unless accompanied by a French import permit or unless imported by a bank. Perishable biological materials. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail. INSURED VALUE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS 435 GOLD FRANCS The same indications shall also be shown in the appropriate space on the dispatch note (Form 2972). No erasure or correction is permitted in the amount of insurance shown on the dispatch note. See Part 243 of this chapter for method of converting U.S. currency into gold francs, and for general information on insurance. Coins, gold or silver (whether manufactured or not), or any other precious article sent as parcel post must be insured. Observations. Parcels whose senders or addressees are designated by initials shall not be accepted. All parcels shall bear, as a part of the address, the name of the department (Province), in which the office of destination is located. Commercial shipments valued at more than 250 francs (about $50) require a commercial invoice in triplicate. No invoice is required for gift shipments, regardless of value. A number of articles addressed for delivery in France are subject to reduced rates of duty if accompanied by certificates of origin legalized by a French diplomatic or consular representative. Parcels must not be fastened by means of wire, but use may be made of straps not having sharp edges, tightly fastened so that no sharp ends or corners are exposed. Prohibitions. For reasons of public safety: Cigarette lighters using butane gas. Articles manufactured from celluloid, including motion-picture film (raw or exposed), celluloid bands and supports therefor, and photographic film, unless packed in double receptacles as follows: Inner packing: Articles manufactured from celluloid must be packed in boxes of tin, pasteboard, or wood. Motion picture film and celluloid bands or supports therefor must be packed in tin boxes, hermetically sealed. All space remaining in the boxes must be completely filled with packing material. Outer packing: The inner boxes must be placed together in an outer box of strong wood, the sides to be at least 10 millimeters (one-third inch) in thickness, dovetailed, and the top and bottom firmly screwed to the sides. Any portion of the outer box which may consist of more than one piece of wood must be tightly joined by tongues and grooves. This box must also contain sufficient packing material to completely surround and separate the various inner boxes and to hold them immovable. The above requirements do not apply to photographic film if closely packed with packing material sufficient in quantity to account for at least 60 percent of the total weight of the parcel. For reasons of sanitary policy: Saccharine in tablets or packets. For the protection of animals or plants: Bees, honey, and beeswax must be accompanied by a certificate of origin and noninfection issued by a qualified official approved by the Government. Shipments of honey not exceeding 4 kilograms do not require the certificate. State monopolies, etc.: The importation of tobacco leaves and stems, manufactured tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes, chewing and smoking tobacco, is per mitted only for the account of the Monopoly, with the following exception: Manufactured tobaccos, including cigars and cigarettes, may be sent to individuals in France for personal use up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) per person per year, subject to special customs authorization. Exceptionally, shipments weighing up to 1 kilogram (2 pounds 3 ounces) may be admitted without the special authorization but subject to duty. For other reasons: Goods bearing false marks of French manufacture or origin. Coins, banknotes, negotiable securities and coupons, unless imported by the Bank of France or under its authorization. Books in the French language printed abroad, unless the names of the publisher and printer are shown as prescribed by the French copyright laws. Merchandise not complying with the requirements of French law relative to the indication of the origin in indelible and conspicuous roman letters, except for small individual shipments intended for the personal use of the addressees. Canned vegetables, fish, plums, and nuts not bearing an indication of the country of origin by stamping, in plain raised or sunken letters at least 4 millimeters high, in the middle of the top or bottom and in a place not bearing any inscription. Pure powdered saccharine may be imported only by the French Government. Other artificial sweetening materials are prohibited. FRENCH GUIANA Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the front of the Appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table III.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Maxi Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money order. Yes. See $171.2 of this chapter. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Paper money and other instruments of payment, letters of credit, securities, or deeds may be imported by mail only if accompanied by a permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or if imported by a bank. Coins; manufactured or unmanufactured platinum, gold, or silver; precious stones; jewelry and other precious articles are prohibited. Other articles, same as for France, except that tobacco is admitted. For rates over 5 pounds, add $0.35 for each 4-ounce unit or fraction. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Indemnity. No provision. Observations. Invoices and certificates of origin are required as for France. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Same as for France. FRENCH POLYNESIA (SOCIETY IS- Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the front of the Appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 25 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VII.) Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. FRENCH SOMALILAND Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the front of the Appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 25 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. Chart 3, Table VII.) Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Indemnity. No provision. Observations. All parcels must be claimed at Djibouti. Prohibitions. Arms, except by authorization from the local authorities. GABON Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits and dimensons. See Chart 1 in the front of the Appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. (See ounce. Maxi Registration. Fee, 75 cents. mum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to return by air. Restricted delivery permitted. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. No service. Paper money and other instruments of payment, letters of credit, securities, or deeds, unless accompanied by a permit issued by the French exchange-control authorities, or imported by a bank. Coins, gold, or silver bullion, precious stones, jewelry, and other precious articles are prohibited. Perishable biological materials. Articles prohibited as parcel post are prohibited in the postal union mail. Air rates. Letters, 25 cents per half (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VII.) Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. No service. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Prohibitions. Coins; paper money; values payable to bearer; manufactured or unmanufactured gold, silver, or platinum; precious stones, jewelry, or other precious articles. Perishable biological materials. Also the articles prohibited as parcel post. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Compulsory. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, 1 Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, 90 cents; each additional pound, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.75; each additional 4 ounces, 67 cents. Lbs. Oz. Rate Lbs. Oz. Rate Lbs. Oz. Rate 4 0.. 11.59 2 12. 8.34 0. 8.99 4. 9.64 4445 4. 12. 24 0 12. 3.09 8. 12.89 4 12. 13.54 For rates over 5 pounds, add $0.65 for each 4-ounce unit or fraction. For rates over 5 pounds, add $0.67 for each 4-ounce unit or fraction. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Indemnity. No provision. Observations. The postal authorities of Gabon Republic collect domestic postage charges from the addressees of incoming parcels. Prohibitions. All articles prohibited to France. and leaflets containing Pamphlets propaganda derogatory to the countries of Equatorial Africa. Tobacco products, unless the immediate container (box, case, or cigarette package) is marked "Vente en U.D.E." (Sale in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark. Medical or pharmaceutical products, unless addressed to licensed pharmacists. Arms, unless importation is authorized by the Gabon authorities. GAMBIA Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the front of the Appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 25 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See return by air. See Part 242 of this Chart 3, Table VII.) Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to chapter. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See 171.2 of this chapter. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mails. Parcel Post Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Length 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. Sealing. Optional. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, 1 Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, 90 cents; each additional pound, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) For rates over 5 pounds, add $0.48 for each 4-ounce unit or fraction. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Indemnity. No provision. Observations. All parcels must be called for at a post office. Commercial invoices are required in duplicate. Prohibitions. Firearms and parts therefor other than sporting guns; air guns; shot and empty cartridges. Coins. West African paper money. Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirement, which is to be met by addressees: Sporting guns require permission of the authorities for importation. GERMANY (INCLUDING SAAR) Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in the front of the Appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. ounce. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half (See Chart 3, Table III.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 11 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Registration. Fee, 75 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 13 cents to return by surface, 24 cents to return by air. Restricted delivery permitted. See Part 242 of this chapter. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes (Western Germany only). See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Envelopes must not have innerlining or carry any indication other than the addresses of the sender and addressee and necessary postal directions. |