International Post Guide - Australia Post

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. 

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. 

ArtiCle Customs Form AnD loDgment requirements 

letters* 

• Letters, uninsured, containing written correspondence or No customs documentation required. May be lodged in a 

documents only 

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 Post international – Parcels** 

Express Courier International (8832731). Must be lodged over 

the counter. 

• All Express Post International – Parcels pre-paid products 

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. 

Air mail Parcels** 

• Air Mail Parcels, uninsured, weighing no more than 2kg 

or with contents value no more than $500 

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

• Air 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. 

• Print Post Direct Bag (Mbag) 

• Contents value up to $500 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. 

8838525 

international Post guide Amendment 07/1 September 2007 

International Post Guide 

Amendment 07/1 September 2007 

ABN 28 864 970 579

International Post Guide 1 

Australia Post Headquarters 

GPO Box 1777 

MELBOURNE VIC 3001 

INTERNATIONAL POST GUIDE September 2007 

Amendment 2007/1Φ 

Authorised by P Morrison, Group Manager, International Post, Australian Postal Corporation 

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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Table of Contents 

How to use this Post Guide.................................................................................... 4 

Section 1 – International Post Definitions 

�1.1 – Air Mail Letters ......................................................................................................6 

�1.2 – International Parcels up to 20 kg............................................................................8 

�1.3 – Print Post Direct Bags International (M Bags) .......................................................9 

�1.4 – Valuable items.......................................................................................................9 

�1.5 – Duty-payable articles.............................................................................................9 

�1.6 – Infectious and non-infectious diagnostic substances and Patient specimens .....10 

�1.7 – Poste Restante....................................................................................................10 

�1.8 – Usual delivery time ..............................................................................................10 

Section 2 – International Post Services 

�2.1 – Express Courier International..............................................................................11 

�2.2 – Express Post International - Letters ....................................................................14 

�2.3 – Express Post International - Parcels ...................................................................16 

�2.4 – Air Mail ................................................................................................................19 

�2.5 – Registered Post International ..............................................................................20 

�2.6 – Sea Mail Parcels .................................................................................................21 

�2.7 – International FaxPost ..........................................................................................22 

�2.8 – International Contract Business...........................................................................24 

�2.9 – International Reply Paid (IRP).............................................................................25 

�2.10 – International Reply Coupons .............................................................................27 

�2.11 – International Money Orders...............................................................................28 

Section 3 – Supplementary Services 

�3.1 – International Extra Cover.....................................................................................29 

�3.2 – International Delivery Confirmation .....................................................................30 

Section 4 – Special Services 

�4.1 – Articles for the blind.............................................................................................31 

�4.2 – Defence Forces mail ...........................................................................................32 

Section 5 – International Post – General Provisions 

�5.1 – Scope of the International Post ...........................................................................33 

�5.2 – International Post and GST .................................................................................33 

�5.3 – Universal Postal Union (UPU) .............................................................................33 

�5.4 – Customs regulations............................................................................................34 

�5.5 – Addressing ..........................................................................................................36 

�5.6 – Contents and packing..........................................................................................36 

�5.7 – Restrictions..........................................................................................................37 

�5.8 – Prohibitions..........................................................................................................38 

�5.9 – Firearms and Firearm Parts.................................................................................39 

�5.10 – International Mail Security Requirements..........................................................40 

�5.11 – Redirection of International Post articles ...........................................................41 

�5.12 – Withdrawal from the International Post..............................................................41 

�5.13 – Undeliverable International Post articles ...........................................................42 

�5.14 – Enquiries and complaints ..................................................................................42 

�5.15 – International Compensation claims ...................................................................43 

�5.16 – International Extra Cover claims........................................................................45 

�5.17 – Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions..............................................47 

Section 6 – Destination Countries and Territories 

�6.1 – How to use this Section.......................................................................................49 

�6.2 – Destinations – Afghanistan to Zimbabwe ............................................................50 

�6.3 – Destination cross-reference index.....................................................................291 

Index ......................................................................................................................299 

September 2007


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 �1.1.1, 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? 

What services 

can I use? 

How much 

does the 

service cost? 

Can I obtain 

Extra Cover 

for the 

article? 


Refer to the 

Post Charges 

Booklet 

(8833665) 

Air Mail Letter �1.1 

Contents of a Letter �1.1.2 

Greeting Card or Postcard �1.1.3 

Aerogramme �1.1.4 

Parcel �1.2 

Print Post Direct Bags �1.3 

Valuable items �1.4 

Duty-payable articles �1.5 

Infectious and non-infectious diagnostic 

substances and Patient specimens �1.6 

Refer to Section 6 of this Guide for the 

services available to each country. For 

general conditions, refer to: 

Express Courier International �2.1 

Express Post International - Letters �2.2 

Express Post International – Parcels �2.3 

Air Mail �2.4 

Registered Post International �2.5 

Sea Mail Parcels �2.6 

International FaxPost �2.7 

International Contract Business �2.8 

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 �3.1


How long to 

deliver? 

Can I confirm 

delivery? 

What customs 

forms do I use? 

How should I 

address and pack 

the article? 

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? 

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 �1.8 

Refer to Section 6 of this Guide for delivery 

confirmation services available to each 

country. For general conditions, refer to: 

International Delivery Confirmation �3.2 

Customs Regulations �5.4 

Security Requirements �5.10 

Addressing �5.5 

Contents and packaging �5.6 

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 �5.7 

Prohibitions �5.8 

Articles for the blind �4.1 

Defence forces mail �4.2 

International Reply Paid �2.9 

International reply coupons �2.10 

International money orders �2.11 

Redirection of International Post �5.11 

Withdrawal from the International Post �5.12 

Enquiries and complaints �5.14 

International compensation claims �5.15 

International Extra Cover claims 

Compensation and Extra Cover claim 

�5.16 

conditions �5.17 

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. 

September 2007


SECTION 1 – INTERNATIONAL POST DEFINITIONS 

�1.1 – 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 �1.1.3 for the special conditions that apply 

� an Aerogramme – see �1.1.4 for the special conditions that apply. 

All Air Mail Letters are carried by Air Mail. 

Width 

�1.1.1 – 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 360 mm 

Width 260 mm 

Thickness 20 mm 

Weight 500 grams 

ISO recommended envelope sizes for Air Mail Letters 

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) recommends the following envelope sizes: 

DL 110 mm × 220 mm 

C6 114 mm × 162 mm 

C5 162 mm × 229 mm 

C4 324 mm × 229 mm 

B4 353 mm × 250 mm 


Length


�1.1.2 – 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. 

�1.1.3 – 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 Maximum Minimum 

Length 240 mm 138 mm 

Width 130 mm 88 mm 

Thickness 5 mm – 

Weight 20 grams – 

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. 

�1.1.4 – 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. 


Length (folded) 220 mm Refer to table below 

Width (folded) 110 mm 88 mm 

Paper density 50 gsm 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. 

Width (mm) 88 to 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 

Minimum length 138 139 140 142 143 145 146 148 149 150 152 153 155 156 

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�1.1.4 – 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. 

�1.2 – 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 �1.1.1. 

�1.2.1 – 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. 

�1.2.2 – 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 

If the parcel is a long cylinder, its axis (length) must not exceed 

105 cm and its circumference (girth) must not exceed 140 cm. 

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) 


Length 

Length 

Irregular shapes 

Length 

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 

Girth 

around the 'fattest' part of the article at right angles to its 

length, must not exceed 140 cm. 

�1.2.3 – 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. 

Girth 

Girth


�1.3 – 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). 

�1.3.1 – 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. 

�1.3.2 – 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. 

�1.4 – 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. 

�1.4.1 – 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. 

�1.4.2 – 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. 

�1.5 – 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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�1.6 – 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. 

�1.6.1 – Prohibition of infectious substances 

Australia Post prohibits both Category A and B infectious substances in the International Post. 

�1.6.2 – 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. 

�1.7 – 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. 

�1.8 – 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. 

September 2007


SECTION 2 – INTERNATIONAL POST SERVICES 

�2.1 – 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 


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. 

�2.1.2 – 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. 

�2.1.3 – 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 �5.4.2 for more details. 

�2.1.4 – 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 1800 007 678. 

� 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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�2.1.5 – 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. 

�2.1.6 – 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 �3.1 – International Extra Cover. 

�2.1.7 – 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. 

�2.1.8 – 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: 

Product Maximum 

Weight 

Dimensions 

Envelope 500g 39 x 29 cm 

1kg 

36.7 x 26 x 3.8cm 

Satchel 500g 35.5 x 23.5cm 

1kg 

39 x 28.5cm 

2kg 

40.5 x 34cm 

3kg 

49 x 38cm 

Box 5kg 44 x 14.5 x 31cm 

10kg 

41 x 26.5 x 30cm 

20kg 

50 x 35 x 44cm 

� 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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�2.1.9 –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: 

� Animals 

� Currency 

� Antiques 

� Firearms, weapons, 

� Asbestos 

ammunition (or parts 

� Bees, leeches, silkworms or thereof) 

any other animals or living � Furs 

organisms 

� Hazardous or combustible 

� Biological substances – materials (as defined in 

infectious or non-infectious IATA regulations) 

� Bullion 

� Human remains (including 

� Counterfeit or pirated goods human ashes) 

or material 

� Ivory 

� Coins 

� 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 �1.4) 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. 

September 2007


�2.2 – 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. 

�2.2.1 – 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 City or district Postcodes 

NSW Sydney 2000–2249; 2555–2574; 2740–2786 

Gosford 2250–2263 

Newcastle 2280–2300; 2302–2310 

Tweed Heads/Murwillumbah 2484–2490 

Wollongong 2500–2530 

ACT Canberra 2600–2639; 2900–2920 

Victoria Melbourne 3000–3210 


Geelong 3211–3220 

La Trobe Valley 3825; 3840–3844 

Queensland Brisbane 4000–4209 

Gold Coast 4210–4299 

Booval/Ipswich 4300–4305 

Strathpine/Caboolture 4500–4510; 4520 

Sunshine Coast 4550–4601 

Maryborough City 4650 

Hervey Bay City 4655 

South Australia Adelaide 5000–5199, 5942, 5950 

Western Australia Perth 6000–6205 

Tasmania Hobart 7000–7019; 7050–7053; 7055 

Northern Tasmania 7248–7325 

�2.2.2– 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 Maximum Maximum Unit of sale 

Weight Thickness 

C5 162 mm × 229 mm 500 grams 20 mm Single envelope or 

Pack of 10 

B4 353 mm × 250 mm 500 grams 20 mm Single envelope or 

Pack of 10 

Prices depend on the quantity purchased. Refer to the Post Charges Booklet (8833665).. 

�2.2.3 – Insertions 

Refer to �1.1.2 – Contents of a Letter. No item requiring a customs declaration may be included. 

�2.2.4 – Documentation 

Senders must sign the declaration on the envelope. No other documentation is required.


�2.2.5 – 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 

September 2007


�2.3 – 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. 

�2.3.1– 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 Maximum 

Weight 

Unit of sale 

EPI 2kg satchel 40.5 x 34cm 2kg Single satchel or 

Pack of 5 

EPI 3kg satchel 49 x 38cm 3kg Single satchel or Pack 

of 5 

EPI 5kg box 44 x 14.5 x 31cm 5kg 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). 


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 


To most countries, the maximum weight of an EPI - Parcel is 20 kg. Refer to Section 6 of this Post 


�2.3.4 – 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). 

September 2007


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. 



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 �5.4.2 for more details. 


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. 

� 

�2.3.7 – 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. 

�2.3.8 – 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 �3.1 – International Extra 

Cover. 


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). 

September 2007


�2.3.10 –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 service: 

� Animals 

� Currency 

� Asbestos 


� Bees, leeches, silkworms or ammunition (or parts 

any other animals or living thereof) 

organisms 

� Furs 

� Biological substances – � Hazardous or combustible 

infectious or non-infectious materials (as defined in 

� Bullion 

IATA regulations) 

� Counterfeit or pirated goods � Human remains (including 

or material 

human ashes) 

� Coins 

� Ivory 

� Jewellery 




bearer form 






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. 


or local government of any country to or through which the shipment may be carried. 

Some countries prohibit valuable items (see �1.4) 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. 

�2.3.11 – Supplementary services 

The International Extra Cover service is generally available with EPI - Parcels. Senders must comply 

with the International Extra Cover conditions – see �3.1. 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.


�2.4 – Air Mail 

Air Mail is the standard service for letters and 

parcels to almost any address in the world. 

�2.4.1 – 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. 

�2.4.2 –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. 


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. 


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. 


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 �5.10.1. 


The International Extra Cover service is generally available with Air Mail. Senders must comply with 

the International Extra Cover conditions – see �3.1. In most countries, International Delivery 

Confirmation is available for parcels and for letters with Extra Cover – see �3.2. Refer to Section 6 

of this Post Guide for the availability and any limitations to specific countries. These services attract 

additional fees. 

�2.4.6 – 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. 

�2.4.7 – Prepaid envelopes 

Prepaid Air Mail Letter envelopes are available in three sizes. 



DL 110 mm × 220 mm 50 grams 5 mm Single envelope 

Plain or window-face 

Pack of 10 

C5 162 mm × 229 mm 125 grams 20 mm Single envelope 

Pack of 10 

C4 324 mm × 229 mm 250 grams 20 mm 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. 

September 2007


�2.5 – 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. 

�2.5.1 – 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. 

�2.5.2 – Prepaid envelopes 

Senders must use the special Registered Post International prepaid envelopes, available in two sizes: 



DLE 130 mm × 240 mm 

To enclose a DL 

envelope 

500 grams 5 mm Single envelope 

B4 353 mm × 250 mm 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. 

�2.5.3 – Insertions 

No non-letter or non-document insertions of any kind are allowed. 


Senders must complete the declaration on the envelope. No other documentation is required. 


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. 

�2.5.6 – 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. 

�2.5.7 – 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. 


The International Delivery Confirmation service is available with Registered Post International for an 

additional fee – refer to �3.2 – International Delivery Confirmation. The International Extra Cover 

service is not available. 

�2.5.9 – Compensation 

The maximum compensation payable under Australia Post Terms and Conditions for a Registered 

Post International article is $100. Refer to �5.15 – International Compensation claims. 


September 2007


�2.6 – Sea Mail Parcels 

Sea Mail Parcels offers substantial cost savings 

for low-priority parcels. It offers the greatest 

cost savings for heavy parcels. 


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. 

�2.6.2 – Maximum weight of Parcels 

To most countries, the maximum weight of a Sea Mail Parcel is 20 kg. Check Section 6 of this Post 



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. 


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 �5.10.1. 


The International Extra Cover service is generally available with Sea Mail Parcels. Senders must 

comply with the International Extra Cover conditions – see �3.1. In most countries, International 

Delivery Confirmation is available for parcels with or without Extra Cover– see �3.2. Refer to 

Section 6 of this Post Guide for the availability and any limitations to specific countries. These 

services attract additional fees. 

�2.6.6 – 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. 


September 2007


�2.7 – International FaxPost 

International FaxPost is the international public access 

service for the transmission and delivery of document 

facsimiles to more than 40 countries. 

�2.7.1 – 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. 

�2.7.2 – 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. 

�2.7.3 – Maximum document size 

International FaxPost transmits documents up to B4 size – 250 mm × 353 mm. 

�2.7.4 – 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. 

�2.7.5 – 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. 

�2.7.6 – 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. 

September 2007


�2.7.7 – 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. 

�2.7.8 – 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. 

�2.7.9 – 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. 

�2.7.10 – 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. 

�2.7.11 – 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. 

September 2007


�2.8 – International Contract Business 

International Contract Business offers a flexible range of services to business customers dealing with 

overseas countries. 

�2.8.1 – Key services 

The major services of International Contract Business are: 

� Express Courier International 

� Express Post International – Letters and Parcels 

� Air Mail. 


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. 

�2.8.3 –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. 

�2.8.4 – Who to call 

For further information, call an Australia Post consultant on 13 11 18. 

September 2007


�2.9 – 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. 

�2.9.1 – Countries served 

IRP is available world-wide. 

�2.9.2 – 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. 

�2.9.3 – 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. 

�2.9.4 – 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. 

�2.9.5 – 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. 


Length 235 mm ± 2 mm 138 mm 

Width 120 mm ± 2 mm 88 mm 

Thickness 5 mm 250 µm ± 20 µm (Postcards) 

Weight 50 grams – 

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. 

September 2007


Layout of the address-side of an IRP article 

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. 

3 


Y AIR MAIL 

IBRS/CCRI NO. 

B 

Delivery Address: 

PO Box 6422 

ST KILDA RD CENTRAL VIC 3004 

AUSTRALIA 

REPLY PAID / REPONSE PAYEE 

AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIE 

1312022222121130202111000001333333333330000303020313 

The Business Connection 

Reply Paid 6422 

ST KILDA RD CENTRAL VIC 3004 

AUSTRALIA 

NE PAS AFFRANCHIR 

NO STAMP REQUIRED 

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 

NO STAMP REQUIRED 

30 

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. 

5 

5 

5 

15 

1 

2


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. 

�2.10 – International Reply Coupons 

The overseas recipient of an International Reply Coupon can redeem it for stamps to pay postage on 

a replying letter. 


International Reply Coupons are available world-wide. 

�2.10.2 – 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. 

�2.10.3 – 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). 

September 2007


�2.11 – International Money Orders 

Australia Post sells Western Union International Money Orders as an agent of Integrated Payment 

Systems Inc., of Englewood Colorado USA. 

�2.11.1 – 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. 

�2.11.2 – 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. 

�2.11.3 – 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. 

September 2007


SECTION 3 – SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES 

�3.1 – 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. 


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. 

�3.1.2 – 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 Extra Cover value limit 

Express Courier International $5,000 to all countries serviced 

Express Post International - 

Parcels 


Letters 

$5,000 to all countries serviced 

Extra Cover not available 

Air Mail Country-dependent 

Registered Post International Extra Cover not available 

Sea Mail Parcels Country-dependent 

�3.1.3 –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. 

�3.1.4 – Articles that must have Extra Cover 

Senders must obtain Extra Cover for all valuable items – refer to �1.4 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. 


Senders must complete the appropriate customs and lodgement documentation for all articles with 

Extra Cover. 

�3.1.6 – 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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�3.1.7 – Delivery confirmation 

The International Delivery Confirmation service is available with the International Extra Cover 

service and attracts an additional fee – refer to �3.2 – International Delivery Confirmation. 

�3.1.8 – Extra Cover claims 

For how to make an Extra Cover claim, refer to �5.16 – International Extra Cover claims. 

�3.2 – 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. 


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. 


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. 

�3.2.3 – 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. 

September 2007


SECTION 4 – SPECIAL SERVICES 

�4.1 – Articles for the blind 

Certain letters and parcels for the blind attract 

concessional rates in the International Post, subject 

to the conditions below. 

�4.1.1 – 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. 

�4.1.2 – Charges 

Sea Mail Parcels are free of charge. 

Air Mail rates are in the Post Charges Booklet 

(8833665). 

�4.1.3 – Maximum weight of parcels 

To attract the concessional rate, parcels must not 

exceed 7 kg. 

�4.1.4 – Eligible contents 

The following items are eligible for inclusion in 

letters or parcels: 

� correspondence or documents embossed in 

8835189 

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. 

�4.1.5 – 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. 


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. 

September 2007


�4.2 – 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. 

�4.2.1 – 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. 

�4.2.2 – 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 �4.2.5 – Addressing. The service is provided from point of 

lodgement through to receipt at the Defence Force facility in New South Wales 2890. 

�4.2.3 – 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. 

�4.2.4 – 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. 


To attract within-Australia post charges, senders must address mail as shown below. 

To an HMA ship overseas To an AFPO 

[Serial No.] [Rank] [Name] 

[Serial No.] [Rank] [Name] 

HMA [Name of ship] 

[Name of unit] 

WARSHIPS 

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCES NSW 2890 


AFPO [Number of AFPO] 

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCES NSW 2890 

�4.2.6 – 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 �5.6 – 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.


SECTION 5 – 

INTERNATIONAL POST – GENERAL PROVISIONS 

�5.1 – 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 �5.4 – 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 

�5.2 – 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. 

�5.3 – 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. 

�5.3.1 – 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. 

�5.3.2 – 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. 

September 2007


�5.4 – Customs regulations 

The customs regulations outlined in this section apply to all International Post destinations and: 



� Norfolk Island NSW 2899 


�5.4.1 – 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 Required documentation 

Merchandise for sale ECI Airway Bill (8832731) and a 

Express Courier International 

– with or without Extra Cover 

Documents or merchandise not 

for sale 

commercial invoice where 

required. 

ECI Airway Bill (8832731) 

Express Post International – 

Parcels 


Letters 

Registered Post International Written correspondence or 

documents – see �1.1.2 

Air Mail Letters 

- without Extra Cover 

Parcels 

– without Extra Cover 

Sea Mail 

Air Mail Letters and 

Parcels in any service 

– with Extra Cover 


Merchandise for sale Express Post International 

Airway Bill (8839431) and a 

commercial invoice where 

required 

Documents not for sale Signed declaration on envelope 

No contents – Postcards or 

Aerogrammes 

Written correspondence or 

documents 

Signed declaration on envelope 

No customs form required 

No customs form required 

Up to $500 in value CN22 (8832667) 

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) 


Up to 2 kg in weight and up to 

$500 in value 

CN22 (8832667) 

More than 2 kg in weight CP72 (8832659) 


Any CP74 (8832661) 

Up to $500 in value CN22 (8832667) attached to 

address label 

PrintPost Direct Bags (M bags) More than $500 in value CP72 (8832659) attached to 

address label 

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.


�5.4.2 – 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. 

�5.4.3 – 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. 

�5.4.4 – 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. 

�5.4.5 – 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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�5.4.6 – 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. 

�5.5 – 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. 

�5.5.1 – 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. 

�5.5.2 – 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. 

�5.5.3 – 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. 

�5.6 – 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. 

�5.6.1 – 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. 

�5.6.2 – 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. 

�5.7 – 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. 

�5.7.1 – 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 �5.4.2. Some specific items require an export permit – 

see �5.4.3. 

�5.7.2 – 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. 

September 2007


�5.8 – 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. 

�5.8.1 – 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 Igniters. 

Class 2 – Compressed gas – flammable and non-flammable 

Aerosol products Carbon dioxide gas Cigarette lighters, butane. 

Class 3 – Flammable liquids 

Alcohol Flammable paint and thinners Flammable varnish removers. 

Class 4 – Flammable solids 

Magnesium, metallic Matches of all kinds Zinc powder. 

Class 5 – Oxidising material 

Adhesives, some 

Bleaching powders, some 

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 Thermometers, mercury filled. 

Class 9 – Miscellaneous 

Automatic weapons, or any form Cryogenic Liquird 

of explosives, ammunition, Magnetised materials 

grenades, mortar shells or 

canisters, or any parts of 


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.


�5.8.2 – Express Courier International and Express Post International - 

Parcels Regulations 

In addition to the items in �5.8.1, Express Courier International and Express Post International - 

Parcels Terms and Conditions prohibit: 

� Animals 


� Asbestos 

ammunition (or parts 

� Bees, leeches, silkworms or thereof) 

any other animals or living � Flick knifes 

organisms 

� Furs 

� Biological substances – � Hazardous or combustible 

infectious or non-infectious materials (as defined in 

� Bullion 

IATA regulations) 

� Counterfeit or pirated goods � Human and animal remains 

or material 

(including human ashes) 

� Coins 

� Ivory 

� Currency 

� Jewellery 



bearer form (ie : Bank Draft 

– Travelers Cheques ) 






A$150 

� 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. 


or local government or any country to or through which the shipment may be carried. 

Some countries prohibit valuable items (see �1.4) in the ECI or EPI – Parcels service. Most 

countries have specific additional prohibitions. Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. 

�5.8.3 – Individual country prohibitions 

Refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide to see what each country prohibits in addition to items in 

�5.8.1 and �5.8.2. 

�5.9 – 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 

�5.9.3. 

�5.9.1 – 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. 

�5.9.2 – 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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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 


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. 

�5.10 – 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 

�5.10.1 – 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. 

�5.10.2 – 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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�5.11 – Redirection of International Post articles 

�5.11.1 – 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 

�5.11.2 – Redirection of International Articles 

Australia Post redirects International articles addressed originally to an Australian address subject to 

the conditions in the table. 

Origin Place redirected to Conditions 

Australia Overseas 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. 

Overseas Australia Redirected with no further postage payable. 

�5.12 – 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. 

�5.12.1 – 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). 

�5.12.2 – 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. 

September 2007


�5.13 – Undeliverable International Post articles 

The following conditions apply to the return of International Post articles that are undeliverable 

within Australia. 

�5.13 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. 

�5.13.2 – 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. 

�5.13.3 – 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. 

�5.14 – 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. 


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. 

�5.14.2 – 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. 

September 2007


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 Origin Action taken 

Express Courier International 

Express Post International – Parcels 

Australia Enquiries made 

Overseas Enquiries made 


Overseas Enquiries made 

Express Post International - Letters 

Australia 

Overseas 

Despatch enquiries made 

Search at delivery office 

Registered Post International 


Overseas 

Enquiries made 


Letters or Parcels 



Overseas 



Parcels 



Overseas 



Parcels up to $100 in value 



Overseas 


Search at delivery office 

Parcels more than $100 in value 


- without Extra Cover Overseas Search at delivery office 

Letters 

Australia No search 

– without Extra Cover Overseas No search 

Australia Post returns undeliverable articles found in the mail to the sender, if possible. 

�5.14.3 – 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. 

�5.14.4 – 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 

Corporation Act 1989. 

�5.15 – 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. 

�5.15.1 – International Compensation claim conditions 

Refer to �5.17 – Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions for specific exclusions from 

compensation cover and restrictions on the amount payable. 

November 2007


�5.15.2 – 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 Upper limit of cover 

Australia $100 for total loss or 

Registered Post International 

damage 

Overseas $100 for damage 

Articles in any other service 

– without Extra Cover 


Overseas 

$50 for total loss or damage 

$50 for damage 

Not payable for total loss 

�5.15.3 – 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 Claim type Claimant Postal administration 


Total loss Sender Australia Post 

ECI and EPI - Parcels 

Damage Sender Australia Post 

Overseas 

Total loss Sender Overseas 

Damage Sender Overseas 

Registered Post 




Overseas 


Other articles 

- without Extra Cover Overseas 


Damage Addressee Overseas 


Damage Addressee Australia Post 





Waiver of right to claim 

With Registered Post International, the sender of an article is the claimant for loss or damage that 

occurs before delivery and the addressee is the claimant after delivery. The claimant may waive the 

right to claim compensation in favour of another person. The claimant must send written 

notification of the waiver to the relevant postal administration. 

With ECI, EPI Parcels and uninsured articles, however, the sender retains the sole right to 

compensation – that is, the sender cannot waive the right to claim in favour of the addressee or any 

other person. 

�5.15.4 – 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 an ECI article or EPI – Parcels service. 

Australia Post may require support for the information in the claim form with a statutory declaration 

and proof of identity.


�5.15.5 – Claims for total loss 

The table shows the supporting documentation required for a compensation claim for total loss. 

Service or type of article Necessary supporting documentation 

ECI or EPI - Parcels The sender's copy of Lodgement Airway 

bill (SAP ECI 883273) or (SAP EPI 

8839431) 

Express Post International - Letters The SENDER TO KEEP peel-off label 

Registered Post International Lodgement receipt 

Parcels more than $500 in value 


Parcels more than 2 kg in weight 


The sender's copy of Customer 

Complaint form (SAP 8832659) 

The sender's copy of Customer 

Complaint form (SAP 8832659) 

�5.15.6 – Claims for missing or damaged contents 

Addressees in Australia who receive 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 International Post articles should inform the addressee that Australia Post does 

not pay compensation for missing or damaged contents unless the overseas postal administration can 

confirm the loss or damage by inspection. 

�5.15.7 – Document reconstruction costs 

Registered Post International offers compensation to reimburse reasonable document reconstruction 

costs up to the limit of $100. This covers the construction or replacement of an exact duplicate of a 

lost or damaged non-negotiable instrument, such as a passport, a will, or a title deed. 

�5.15.8 – Postage refunds 

When paying a compensation claim, Australia Post refunds the value of the postage paid, excluding 

the registration fee. 

�5.16 – International Extra Cover claims 

International Extra Cover is an Australia Post supplementary service – refer to �3.1 – International 

Extra Cover. It enables a sender of an International Post article to purchase cover up to $5,000 as a 

safeguard against loss or damage to the article. International Extra Cover cover extends from the 

time the sender lodges the article until the relevant postal administration delivers it. 

�5.16.1 – International Extra Cover claim conditions 

Refer to �5.17 – Compensation and Extra Cover claim conditions for specific exclusions from 

International Insurance cover and restrictions on the amount payable. 

�5.16.2 – Limits of cover 

For the limits of cover available to overseas countries, refer to Section 6 of this Post Guide. 

September 2007


�5.16.3 – Who may claim 

The claimant is the person with the sole right to claim Extra Cover. The claimant is either the sender 

of the International Post article with Extra Cover 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 Claim type Claimant Postal administration 

ECI and EPI - Parcels 

service 



Overseas 

Total loss 

Damage 

Total loss 

Damage 

Sender 

Sender 

Sender 

Sender 



Overseas 

Overseas 



Other articles 


– with Extra Cover 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. 

�5.16.4 – 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. 

�5.16.5 – Claims for total loss 

The lodgement receipt is required to support all International Extra Cover claims for total loss. 

�5.16.6 – 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. 

�5.16.7 – 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. 

September 2007


�5.17 – 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. 

�5.17.1 – 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 




� 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 within- 

Australia compensation and Extra Cover conditions. 

�5.17.2 – 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 �5.8 – 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. 

September 2007


Valuable items 

Refer to �1.4 – 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 �5.6 – 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. 

�5.17.3 – 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. 

�5.17.4 – 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. 

�5.17.5 – 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. 

September 2007


SECTION 6 – 

DESTINATION COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES 

�6.1 – 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 �6.3 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. 

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: Weight to: Extra Cover to: 

ECI 1 3–4 work days $5000 1 20 kg $5000 

Express Post Int’l � 4–5 work days � � 

Each row shows 

an International 

Post service. 

This is a guide to delivery time. 

See �1.8 – Usual delivery 

time. 

� means the service is fully available to the country. 

� 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. 

These are the International Post charging zones that 

apply to the country. 

Letters Parcels 

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 �5.8 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. 

September 2007

A 



AFGHANISTAN 


Usual delivery: 

– see �1.8 

Extra Cover to: Weight to: Extra Cover to: 

ECI 

Express Post Int’l 

� 

1 4–6 work days � 

� 

� 

Air Mail � 5–7 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l � 

� 

5–7 work days Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 20 kg � 

Confirm delivery � Registered only. Valuables – see �1.4 � 

Duty-payable articles� 

� 

� 

� 

Perishable biological � Infectious and non-infectious not accepted – see �1.6. 

FaxPost bureau � Private fax machines only. 

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). 


Senders should determine import restrictions from the Afghanistan authorities before posting: 

Confectionery 

Fountain pens 

Pencils, propelling 


Commercial goods must include an invoice. 

Playing cards 

Saccharine 

Spectacles and sunglasses 

Tobacco products 

Watches. 

Prohibitions 

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide, 

Afghanistan prohibits: 

Alcoholic beverages 

Carpets 

Cloth, fine 

Clothing 

Decorative articles made of nonprecious 

metals 

Fragile items 

Handbags, ladies' 

Plants 

Printed matter prejudicial to 

public order or offensive to 

religion or morality 

Textiles 

Toys.


ALBANIA 

Service Letters – Zone: Rest of the World Parcels – Zone: D 


– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l 2 5–6 work days � 1 20 kg $5000 


� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 

Confirm delivery � 

Valuables – see �1.4 � 


� 

� 

� 



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). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from the Albanian authorities before posting: 

Animal products 

Plants and plant products Used items, unless a legacy or 

Firearms and firearm parts Professional instruments sent by a person intending to 

Medicines, unless for a sick Scientific or medical-purpose settle permanently in Albania. 

person or family member items 


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 �5.8.2), Albania prohibits: 

Albanian bank notes 

Extravagant clothing and other Precious metals and stones 

Animals, live or dead 

items 

Publications and literature 

Antiques 

Furs 

contrary to the political and 

Articles sent by political Gambling devices 

social system. 

refugees 


A

A 



ALGERIA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 7–8 work days $663 Registered Post Int’l � 

� 20 kg $663 


� � 

� 20 kg $663 

Confirm delivery � Registered or Extra Cover only. � 

Valuables – see �1.4 3 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No 

notes. 

3 Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No 

notes. 

Duty-payable articles � � 



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

Algiers Arzew Constantine Hassi Oran 

Tlemcen 

Annaba Bejaia 

Messaoud Skikda Tizi Ouzou 



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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Algerian authorities before posting: 

Bees and leeches 

Book-trade products and items 

Building materials 

Firearms and firearm parts 

Food 

Fruit, grain and seeds 

Honey 

Instruments, measuring 

Leather 

Machinery 

Meat and animal products 

Medicines 

Plants and parts of plants 

Saccharine 

Stationery 

Textiles 


Transferable securities and 

instruments of payment 

Travel items 

Vinegar 

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. 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Algeria prohibits: 


Cocoa 

Antiques 

Contraceptives 

Baby feeders and comforters not Cosmetics 

made of pure rubber Credit Cards, blank 

Carpets 

Furs 

Chain letters 

Gambling devices 

Clothing, used 

Ivory 

Lottery tickets and advertising 

Passports 

Precious metals and stones 

Salt, table 

Tickets – Airline, blank stock 

Trademarks, false.


ANGOLA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg � 


Duty-payable articles � 

� 

� 

� 


FaxPost bureau � 


Cacuaco Caxito Mulemba Viana 

Catete Luanda Refinaria 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Angolan authorities before posting: 

Drugs and medicines Films Firearms and firearm parts 


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 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Angola prohibits: 

Antiques 

Books, printed matter, films, 

drawings or objects that are 

offensive to public law and 

order 

Cosmetics 

Essences for making wine 

Foodstuffs harmful to public 

health 

Fur 


Isopropanol 

Ivory 

Military equipment 

Oil products 

Perishables 

Plants and seeds, infected 

Postage stamps, items resembling 


Roulette equipment and other 

apparatus for unlawful games 

Tobacco. 


A

A 



ANGUILLA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg � 


� 

Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles � 

� Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations. 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Anguillan authorities before posting: 


Firearms and firearm parts Plants or parts of plants. 

Drugs and medicines 


Fruit 

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 �5.8.2).


ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l � 

� 3 10 kg � 


� � 

3 10 kg � 



� 

� 

� 

Perishable biological � Non-infectious only. 


1 ECI courier and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations 



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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Antigua and Barbuda authorities before posting: 


Firearms and firearm parts Plants or parts of plants. 



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 �5.8.2), Antigua and Barbuda prohibits: 

Fruit and vegetables Gambling devices 

Ivory 

Liquids, non-hazardous 


A

A 



ARGENTINA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 5–6 work days $5000 � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l � 

� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 

Confirm delivery � Registered or Extra Cover only. Valuables – see �1.4 � 

� 

Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles � 




� 

1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to all destinations 

2 Express Post International – Letter guaranteed service is not available from Perth 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Argentine authorities before posting: 


Photographic sensitive paper or Plastic tools (files) 

Bees 

plates 

Weapons and parts of weapons 

Firearms and firearm parts Plants and seeds 

X-ray films 


Customs endorsement 

Senders should include a signed endorsement on the customs documentation: SE PUEDE ABRIR 

OFICIALMENTE (May be opened officially). 

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 

PERMITAN MODIFACACION DE DICHOS PRECIOS. An invoice is not necessary for: 

Books, reviews, newspapers, 

literary periodicals 

Educational equipment or 

material intended for teaching 

or scientific research institutes 

Used linen and clothing 

Gold or silver coins 

Personal-use items and noncommercial 

effects 

Printed papers. 

Used linen and clothing must include a Certificate of Disinfection issued by a competent Australian 

authority and endorsed by an Argentine consul. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Argentina prohibits: 

Alcohols and spirits 

Fresh Fish products 

Rags 


Chemicals 

Jute 

Used textile articles and clothing


ARMENIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $2351 


� � 

� 20 kg $2351 

Confirm delivery 3 Registered or Extra Cover only. 3 Extra Cover only. 


Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No 

notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Yerevan 375000 – 375099 and Vanadzoiz 377001 



3 Delivery confirmation 

The Armenian postal authorities do not deliver to addressees in person. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Armenian authorities before posting: 


Bees 

Dairy products 

Fish products 

Fruit 

Leeches 

Plants and plant products 

Silkworms 

Stamps 

Vegetables 

Weapons, hunting 

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 Quantity Item Quantity 

Clothing – coats, jackets, etc 

Cloth 

Photographic and video 

equipment 

Audio recordings 

Video recordings 

Personal computers and 

peripheral equipment 

3 of each kind 

10 metres 


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 







Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Armenia prohibits: 

Antiques 

Drugs, prescription and nonprescription 

Eggs, raw 

Electronic and high-frequency 

machines 

Furs 

Honey and honeycomb 

Medical samples 

Medical/dental supplies and 

equipment 



A

A 



ASCENSION AND ST HELENA 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 

1 See note 1 � 

� 

� 

Air Mail 1 See note 1 � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l 1 See note 1 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 

� 

20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Ascension and St Helena authorities before 

posting drugs, medicines or potatoes. 


Commercial goods must include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 

Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide.


AUSTRIA 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 3–7 work days � 1 20 kg $5000 


� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




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

� 


notes. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Austrian authorities before posting: 


Plants and parts of plants Tobacco and tobacco products 


Radio and television apparatus Watches and clocks 

Clothing 

Salt 

Weapons and parts 


Fruit and vegetables 

Jewellery 

Metals, precious, and items made 

from them 

Spirits 

Wool and cotton woven fabrics 


Commercial goods must include two copies of the original invoice. European Union standards 

govern all documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Austria prohibits: 

Non-Austrian games of chance 

Aerated and mineral waters 

Hides and fleeces 

Wood untreated 


A

A 



AZERBAIJAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $4703 


� � 

� 20 kg $4703 




notes. 

� 


notes. 

Duty-payable articles� � 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Baku 370000 – 370009 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Azerbaijan authorities before posting: 


Fish products 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Fruit 

Stamps 


Leeches 

Vegetables 


machines 



Medicines 


Veterinary products 


Weapons, and parts 

Azerbaijan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 


Item 


Cloth 


equipment 





Customs Duty 

Quantity 


10 metres 


10 

5 

1 

Item 








Quantity 

15 

1 litre 





Customs duty is not payable on goods under $US200. 

Articles subject to customs duty must not be sent in ordinary letters. 


Commercial goods must include an invoice. Exceptionally, ECI merchandise and parcels must 

include two copies of an invoice. 


Prohibitions 


EPI – Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Azerbaijan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Ivory 


Eggs, raw 

Furs 

Honey and honeycomb


BAHAMAS 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



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). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Bahamas authorities before posting firearms and 

firearm parts. 


Commercial goods require an invoice that states the country of origin of the goods. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Bahamas prohibits: 

Milk, skimmed, in tins Seditious or immoral articles Tea, adulterated. 

Ivory 


B

B 



BAHRAIN 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l 2 3 work days � 1 20 kg $5000 


� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Bahrain authorities before drugs or radio 

transmitters and receivers. 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Bahrain prohibits: 

Alcohol 

Publications or recordings Weapons and parts of weapons 

Firearms and firearm parts considered to be obscene, 

Games of chance 

contrary to religion, faith, 

Pearls, cultured, imitated, or customs and tradition. 

artificial


BANGLADESH 

Service Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Parcels – Zone: B 


– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 5–6 work days $3072 Registered Post Int’l 3 5–6 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 10 kg 

� 

� 

$5000 


� Extra Cover only. 


� Extra Cover only. No notes. 

Extra Cover ECI not accepted. Perishable biological � Non-infectious only. 


� 


Barisal 

Bogra 

Chittagong 

Comilla 

Dhaka 

Dinajpur 

Faridpur 

Hobigonj 

Jamalpur 

Jessore 

Khulna 

Kushtia 

Mymensingh 

Noakhali 

Pabna 

Rajshahi 

Rangpur 

Sylhet 

Tangail 


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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Bangladesh authorities before posting: 

Coffee, roasted or ground 


Material sold by the length or 

piece 

Plants or parts of plants 

Radio apparatus 

Seeds. 



Prohibitions 


EPI – Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Bangladesh prohibits: 

Coins, copper or bronze, unless 

Bangladesh coins 

Coins, counterfeit or imitation 

Cotton, American 

Cotton, silk or woven materials 

with designs of imitation 

currency notes 

Hemp 

Mexican jumping beans 

Publications, obscene 

Quinine, rose-coloured 

Stamps, counterfeit or imitation 

Trademarks, British or 

Bangladesh, false or imitation. 


B

B 



BARBADOS 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 




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



Barbados has no special import restrictions. 


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 �5.8.2.


BELARUS 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $1500 


� � 

� 20 kg $1500 


� 



Extra Cover only. � 






Senders should determine import restrictions from Belarus authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Leeches 

Stamps 


Medicines 

Vegetables 

Fish products 


Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting. 

Weapons and parts 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Belarus prohibits: 

Alcohol 

Eggs, raw 


machines 


Tobacco and tobacco products 


B

B 



BELGIUM 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 





� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Belgian authorities before posting: 


Mechanical appliances Vegetables and vegetable 

Electrical equipment or parts Sports requisites 

products 

Hides and skins, raw 

Textiles and textile articles Weapons 

Toys and games 

Wood and wooden articles. 


Commercial goods must include an invoice. Senders should contact the Belgium authorities for 

further information. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Belgium prohibits: 

Bearer bonds 

Colouring matter 

Photograph and films, indecent. 

Chain letters 

Lottery tickets and advertising


BELIZE 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Belize City Belmopan and Big Creek Dangriga Punta Gorda San Pedro 

District Tow Corozal Orange Walk San Ignacio 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Belize authorities before posting firearms and 

firearm parts and commercial goods. 


Commercial goods must include an invoice. British-made goods should include a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Belize prohibits: 

Clothing and bedding, used 

Coin or bullion, unless clearly 

intended as ornamental 

Cosmetics 

Daggers 


Fruit 


Ivory 



Plants 

Playing cards 

Postcards, packets of, sent as 

printed papers 

Publications for public resale 

Rags 

Saccharine and similar substances 

Shaving brushes, Japanese origin 

Tobacco packed with other 

goods or sweetened with the 

leaves of other plants 

Vegetables. 


B

B 


Including Dahomey 


BENIN 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 

2 6–7 work days 

� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

7–8 work days $881 � 20 kg $294 

Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 20 kg $294 



� 

� Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No 

Extra Cover only. Perishable biological � Non-infectious only. 


� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Cotonou and Porto Novo 




Benin pays compensation only in cases of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Benin before posting commercial goods. 


Benin has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI - Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Benin prohibits: 

Airline tickets, blank stock 

Alcohol and items used to 

manufacture or distil alcohol 

Antiques 

Coins and medals 

Diamonds 


Fur 


Ivory 

Meat products 

Military appliances/equipment 

Mineral waters 

Plants 


Records, gramophone 

Saccharine 

Weights and measures.


BERMUDA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 





� 


� 






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. 


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 �5.8.2). 


B

B 



BHUTAN 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 10 kg $2351 


� � 

� 



� 


� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Bhutan authorities before posting: 

Bees 

Fountain pens and parts thereof Rubber 

Cards, playing 

Gemstones, precious or synthetic Saccharine 

Cigarette lighters 

Insect specimens 

Silkworms 

Coffee seeds and trees Insecticides and parasite killers Spectacles and sunglasses 

Confectionery 

Liqueurs 

Sugar cane 


Films 

Firearms, including imitation 

firearms and toys resembling 

firearms 

Pencils, lead and propelling 

Perfume 



Tobacco, raw or manufactured, 

including cigarettes and cigars 

Watches and watch-parts. 

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. 


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 


Bhutan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Bank note resemblances included 

in the design of any article 

Beans 

Coinage resemblances, Indian 

currency 

Cotton, untreated 

Flowers, fresh 

Goods insufficiently marked as 

to origin. 

Jewellery 


Pearl necklaces and imitation 

pearls 

Plants 

Quinine, pink-coloured 

Shaving brushes, Japanese 

Silk and art objects made of silk 

Tobacco, raw 

Trademarks, Indian, false or 

imitation.


BOLIVIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 




� 

� 

� 



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 

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). 



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: 

Fragile items Liquids or substances that Perishable items. 

liquefy easily 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Bolivia prohibits: 

Absinth and its oils etc Daggers 


Alcohol and other products Drugs, non-prescription Publications or other items of an 

distilled from sugar cane, Feeding bottles with rubber or immoral nature 

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 Knuckle-dusters of any metal imported by authorised agents 


B

B 



BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 3 6–7 work days 

Registered Post Int’l � 

$5000 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 

Confirm delivery � Registered or Extra Cover only. � Extra Cover only. 



notes. 





Banja Luka Derventa Ilijas 

Maglaj Sarajevo Tuzla 

Banovici Doboj Jablanica Medjugorje Semizovac Visoko 

Blagaj Donje Mostre Janjici Mostar Siroki Brijeg Vitez 

Blazuj Dubrave Donje Kakanj Nova Bila Srbac Vogosca 

Bosanska Dubrave Gornje Kiseljak Novi Travnik Srebrenik Zavidovici 

Gradiska Gornja Tuzla Kladanj Olovo Srednje Zenica 

Bosanski Brod Gracanica Konjic Pazaric Tarcin Zepce 

Breza Grude Kotor Varos Podlugovi Tesanj Zivinice 

Capljina Hadzici Laktasi Prnjavor Teslic 

Celinac Hrasnica Ljubuski 

Travnik 

Citluk Ilidza 

Lukavac 

Trn 



3 Articles containing valuables (see �1.4) may have Extra Cover only up to $900 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Bosnia-Herzegovina authorities before posting: 

Coffee 

Machinery parts 

Reproduction equipment needed 

Drugs and poisons 

Meat and poultry products to pursue a private trade 

Fruit 

Medicines and patent medicines Serums and vaccines 

Firearms and firearm parts Musical instruments 

Utensils 

Jewellery 

Plants or cuttings 

Wireless sets. 

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. 

�


BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA – 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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Bosnia-Herzegovina prohibits: 

Abortion-procurement items 

Antiques 

Cheques, cashier 

Cigarette paper 

Deeds 

Essences for artificial wines and 

brandies 

Foreign products bearing Bosnia- Whistles, spoons and food 

Herzegovina trademarks or containers having a lead 

imitated trade marks 

content over 10% 

Furs 

Wines and must containing 

Ivory 

sulphuric acid 

Military uniforms of other states Yeast. 



B

B 



BOTSWANA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg $367 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver to the places shown 

Francistown Jwaneng Lobatse Maun Palapye Selebi-Phikwe 

Gaborone Kasane 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Botswana authorities before posting: 


Insecticides 

Rice 

Bees 

Leeches 

Silkworms 

Cheese 

Liquor 


Firearms and firearm parts Parasites 

Weapons 

Grain 


Plants 

Yeast. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Botswana prohibits: 

Antiques 

Bee-keeping appliances, used 

Fruit 

Furs 

Honey 

Ivory 


Prison-made goods 

Publications or items relating to 

sexual stimulants or the curing 

of venereal diseases 

Royal jelly.


BRAZIL 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 





2 Express Post International – Letter service 

The guaranteed service is not available for Monday lodgements at designated Queensland postcodes. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Brazilian authorities before posting: 

Colouring matter derived from 

oil 

Consumer goods, used 

Cotton 

Essences of beverages 

Medicines 

Parasites and insect killers 

Plants, seeds and fruits 

Saccharine 

Soil 

Sugarcane. 

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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Brazil prohibits: 


Alcohols 

Animals and animal products, 

except bees, silkworms and 

leeches 


Lottery tickets and circulars 

Postage stamps, unless in 

registered letters 

Publications of an immoral or 

subversive nature 

Tobacco, tobacco products and 

tobacco substitute products 


Writing material. 


B

B 



BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 

Air Mail 2 8–10 work days � 

Registered Post Int’l 2 8–10 work days � 

Sea Mail � 

3 20 kg 

� 

3 20 kg 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 




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. 


Refer to United Kingdom 


Refer to United Kingdom. 

Prohibitions 

Refer to United Kingdom.


BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 



– see �1.8 





� 10 kg $5000 


� � 

� 


� 





� 

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

Tutong 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Brunei authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Vegetable products Weapons. 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Brunei Darussalam prohibits lottery tickets and 

circulars. 


B

B 



BULGARIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $700 


� � 

� 20 kg $1640 





� 

� 

� 


Ahtopol Dobrich Kalofer Lom 

Plovdiv Sozopol 

Aitus 

Dolna Kamchija Lovech Pomorie Stambolijski 

Albena Mitropoliya Kaolinovo Lozenec Popovo Stara Zagora 

Alfatar Dolna Karlovo Lukovit Pravets Suhindol 

Antonovo Orjahovica Karnobat Madan Promorsko Sunny Beach 

Assenovgrad Dolni Dabnik Kaspitchan Malko Tarnovo Radnevo Sv Konstantin 

Baltchik Drjanovo Kavarna Melnik Radomir Svilengrad 

Bansko Dupnitsa Kazanlak Mezdra Razgrad Svishtov 

Bellene Dve Mogili Kilifarevo Montana Razlog Targovishte 

Belogradchik Elena Kiten 

Nesserbar Rila 

Topolovgrad 

Beloslav Ezerovo Kjustendil Nikopol Roussalka Troyan 

Bjala 

Gabrovo Kocherinovo Nova Zagora Rousse Tryavna 

Bjala Cherkva Goce Delchev Kostenec Novi Pazar Sandanski Tutrakan 

Bjala Slatina Golden Sands kotel 

Omurtag Sevlievo Tzarevo 

Blagoevgrad Gorna Kozloduy Oryahovo Shabla Varna 

Bobovdol Oryahovitza Kranevo Pazardjik Shumen Veliko Tarnovo 

Botevgrad Haskovo Kresna Pelovo Silistra Velingrad 

Bourgas Ihtiman Kubrat Pernik Simitli Vidin 

Cherven Brjag Isperih Kula 

Perustica Sliven Vratsa 

Chirpan Jambol Levski Petrich Sofia 

Zavet 

Devnya Kaliakra Ljaskovec Pleven Sopot 




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. 


Bulgaria has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Bulgaria prohibits: 

Bulgarian coins 

Printed matter, publications, photographs, films, tapes, etc 

Clothing, linen or footwear, used prejudicial to the political or economic institutions of Bulgaria.


BURKINA FASO 



– see �1.8 





Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 

� 20 kg 

$1470 

$1470 




notes. 

� 


notes. 

Duty-payable articles � Registered or Extra Cover only. � 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou 




Burkina Faso pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


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 


Commercial goods should include an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. The addressee must obtain 

an import permit, where required. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Burkina Faso prohibits: 

Airline tickets, blank stock Furs 

Trademarks, French, false or 

Antiques 


imitation, and those bearing the 

Coin-making apparatus Ivory 

Red Cross or designs 

Coins and medallions resembling Liquids, non-hazardous resembling it 

the legal coinage 

Precious metals and stones Weights and measures, non- 

Daggers and knives 

metric. 


B

B 



BURUNDI 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $1376 


� � 

� 20 kg � 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bujumbura 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Burundi authorities before posting: 

Drugs and medicines Plants and grain 


Saccharine and similar products Cotton seeds 

Films. 

Burundi requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders 



Burundi has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Burundi prohibits absinthe, alcohol containing 

absinthe and ivory.


CAMBODIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 


� 

Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. Duty-payable articles� 


� Not permitted in ECI 




Phnom Penh City (7 districts – 

Daun Penh, Chamkar Morn, 

Dangkor, Makara, Mean Chey) 

Russei Keo, Tuol Kok and 5 

provinces – Battambang, 

Kampong Cham 

Sihanouk Ville (Kampong Som), 

Kandal and Siem Reap 




All items require an import permit, except: 

Brides' trousseaux 

Original works of art imported Returned merchandise of 

School outfits 

by their author 

Cambodian origin, provided it 

Goods imported by the Personal effects, clothing and has not been altered in any way 

diplomatic and consular corps objects 

Samples 

Non-commercial items to a value Provisions for a journey Traveller’s requisites. 

of $A40 

Red Cross merchandise 


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 



C

C 



CAMEROON 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 


notes. 




� 


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 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Cameroon authorities before posting weapons 

and parts of weapons. 


Cameroon has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Cameroon prohibits: 



Antiques 

Furs 

Ivory 



Second-hand clothing


CANADA 



– see �1.8 





� 2 20 kg � 


� � 

2 20 kg 

� 

� 





notes 

� 




2 Valuable articles (see �1.4) are not permitted in Extra Cover parcels or ECI articles and EPI - 

Parcels 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Canadian authorities before posting: 

Bees and bees' wax 


Condensed and dehydrated milk Fish and fishery products Meat and meat products 

Conserves of fruits and Fruit, wheat, potatoes, onions Medicines 

vegetables 

Liquids and oils 

Plants 

Films 

Manufactured goods bearing Weapons and parts of weapons 

insufficient markings of origin 

Coins 

Canada admits coins addressed to coin dealers or collectors only if the article does not have Extra 

Cover. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), 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. 


C

C 



CAPE VERDE 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $769 


� � 

� 20 kg $769 



� 

� 

� 



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

Vincent 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Cape Verde authorities before posting: 

Drugs and medicines Fruit Tinned meat. 


Cape Verde requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 



Commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Cape Verde prohibits: 


Food additives, artificial Military equipment 

Animal skins 

Furs 


Antiques 

Ivory 

Publications of an immoral 

Ceramic products 

Labels resembling postage nature. 

stamps 

Liquids, non-hazardous


CAYMAN ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 



� 










The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, 

and Cayman Brac. 


Refer to Jamaica. 



Prohibitions 



C

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $257 


� � 

� 20 kg $257 


� 





� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bangui 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Central African Republic authorities before 

posting: 

Firearms 

Fruit and vegetable preserves 

Medical, pharmaceutical or 

sanitary items 

Pharmaceutical drugs and 

medicines 

Plants 


Weights and measures. 


Import permits 

All goods require an import permit. 

Invoice 

Each item that exceeds 5000 CFA francs requires an invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Central African Republic prohibits: 

Absinthe 


Saccharine. 

Animals and animal products Propaganda


CHAD 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $941 


� � 

� 20 kg $941 



� 


� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to N'djamena 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Chad authorities before posting: 

Medical, pharmaceutical or 

sanitary items 


Plants 

Tobacco and its products 

Weapons 


Goods exceeding 5000 CFA francs require an invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Chad prohibits: 

Absinthe 

Coal and firewood 


Alcohol 


Money orders 


Fire extinguishers 

Oil products 

Animal skins 

Antiques 

Cash letters 


Cheques, blank, cancelled, 

cashier 

Circuits and circuit boards 

Clocks/watches 

Fotolithos 

Fruit and vegetable preserves 

Furs 


Isopropanol 

Ivory 

Jewellery, costume 

Marble products 

Paper patterns for wearing 

apparel 

Perishables 


Propaganda 

Radar equipment – transmitters 

and receivers 

Saccharine 

Soil samples 


C

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CHILE 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 6–7 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l 3 6–7 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 

� 

20 kg � 


� 



� 




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 


Chile pays compensation only in case of loss, total theft or total destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Chilean authorities before posting: 

Animals and plants 

Chemicals 

Films 

Medicines 

Saccharine and similar 

substances. 


Items containing commercial goods require an invoice stating the country of origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Chile prohibits: 

Absinthe 

Adulterated beverages and 

foodstuffs 

Chain letters 

Condensed milk 


Offensive materials 

Pharmaceutical products and 

drugs of unknown 

composition.


CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC 

Including Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, and Tibet 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 3–7 work days Air Mail � 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–6 work days $1970 � 20 kg $1970 


Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 



� 


� 




Anhui Province 

Anqing Chuzhou Huaibei Huangshan 

Bengbu Hefei 

Huainan Ma'Anshan 

Beijing Province 

Beijing 

Fujian Province 

Changle 

Fuqing 

Fuzhou 

Hui'An 

Jianyang 

Jinjiang 

Longhai 

Longyan 

Nan'An 

Nanping 

Ningde 

Putian 

Quanzhou 

Sanming 

Shaowu 

Shaxian 

Shishi 

Suxhou 

Tongling 

Shunchang 

Tong'An 

Wuyishan 

Xiamen 

Wuhu 

Gansu Province 

Baiyin Jinchang Lanzhou Tianshui 

Guangxi Province 

Beihai Guilin Liuzhou Nanning Wuzhou Yulin 

Guangdong Province 

Chaozhou 

Dongguan 

Enping 

Foshan 

Gaoming 

Guangzhou 

Heshan 

Heyuan 

Huiyang 

Huizhou 

Jiangmen 

Jievang 

Kaiping 

Maoming 

Meizhou 

Naihai 

Panyu 

Qingyuan 

Sanshui 

Shantou 

Shanwei 

Shaoguan 

Shenzhen 

Shunde 

Sihui 

Taishan 

Xinhui 

Yangjiang 

Xianyou 

Yong'An 

Zhangping 

Zhangzhou 

Yunfu 

Zhanjiang 

Zhaoqing 

Zhongshan 

Zhuhai 

Guizhou Province 

Anshun Duyun Guiyang Kaili Liupanshui Zunyi 

Hainan Province 

Danxian Lingshui 

Haikou 

Hebei Province 

Qionghai 

Baoding Chengde 

Cangzhou Handan 

Heilongjiang Province 

Daqing Hegang 

Daxing'Anling 

Ha'Erbin 

Heihe 

Henan Province 

Anyang Luoyang 

Kaifeng Nanyang 

Qiongshan Sanya Wanning Wenchang 

Hengshui 

Langfang 

Jiamusi 

Jixi 

Qinghuangdao 

Shijiazhuang 

Mudajiang 

Qiqiha'Er 

Tangshan 

Xingtai 

Qitaihe 

Shuangyashan 

Zhangjiakou 

Suihua 

Yichun 

Pingdingshan XinXiang Xinyang Zhengzhou 

Continued … 


C


CHINA – continued 

1 ECI destinations – continued 

Hubei Province 

Ezhou Jiangling Shashi Wuhan Xiangfan Yichang 

Huangshi Jinmen Shiyan 

C 

Hunan Province 

Changde Dayong 

Chasha Hengyang 

Chenzhou Huaihua 

Inner Mongolia Province 

Jishou 

Liling 

Loudi 

Shaoyang 

Xiangtan 

Yivang 

Yongzhou 

Yuevang 

Zhuzhou 

Alashanzuoqi Dongsheng Hohhot Manzhouli Wuhai Xilinhout 

Baotou Erlianhot Jining Tongliao Wulanhot Yakeshi 

Chifeng Haila'Er Linhe 

Jiangsu Province 

Changshu Jiangyin Nanjing Taicang Xuzhou Yexing 

Changzhou Kunshan Nantong Wujiang Yancheng Zhangjiagang 

Danyang 

Huaiyin 

Lianyungang Suzhou Wuxi 

Yangzhou Zhenjiang 

Jiangxi Province 

Ganzhou 

Jingdezhen 

Jilin Province 

Jiujiang Nanchang Pingxiang Shangroa Xinyv 

Baicheng Gongzhuling Hunjiang Liaoyuan Siping Tumen 

Changchun Hunchun Jinlin 

Meihekou Tonghua Yanji 

Liaoning Province 

An'Shan Dalian Fuxin Jinzhou Panjin Tieling 

Benxi Dandong Jinxi 

Liaoyang Shenyang Vingkou 

Chaoyang Fushun 

Ningxia Province 

Shizuishan Yinchuan 

Qinghai Province 

Xining 

Shaanxi Province 

Baoji Weinan Xi'An Xianyang 

Shangdong Province 

Dezhou Jinan Linyi 

Rizhao Weifang Yantai 

Dongying Jining Qingdao Tai'An Weihai Zaozhuan 

Shanghai Province 

Shanghai 

Shanxi Province 

Datong 

Linfen 

Taiyuan Xinzhou Yangquan Yuci Yuncheng 

Sichuan Province 

Chengdu Chongqing Daxian Leshan Mianyang 

Tianjin Province 

Tianjin 

Tibet Province 

Lasa 

Xinjiang Province 

Akesu Hami 

Kashi Ku'Erle Shihezi Urumoi 

Aletai 

Changji 

Hetian Kelamayi Kuitun Tulufan Yining 

Yuannan Province 

Chuxiong Gejiu 

Kunming Qujing Wenshan Yuxi 

Dali 

Jinghong Luxi 

Zhejiang Province 

Cixi 

Huzhou Linhai Qingtian Xiaoshan Yuyao 

Hangzhou Jiaxing Lishui Shaoxing Yuhang Zhoushan 

Haining Jinhua Ningbo Wenzhou 



September 2007


CHINA – continued 


China pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


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 

per year 

5 Magnetic cassette tapes 

10 metres of cotton or synthetic 

cloth not wider than 130cm 

100 Philatelic stamps 

40 yuan of medicines or 

materials used in Chinese 

medicines. 


The last part of the address must be PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), China prohibits: 

Addictive narcotics and poisons 

Animals 

Bicycles 

Cameras 

Chinese securities 

Clothing or bed linen, used 

Coins 

Food, unclean or from regions 

affected by epidemic diseases 

Fans, electric 

Fresh pork and all by-products 

Manuscripts 

Plants or plant products with 

microbes or insects 

Publications that are politically, 

economically, culturally or 

morally detrimental to the 

People’s Republic of China 

Radio-telegraphic receivers and 

transmitters and parts for such 

apparatus 

Packaging 

China prohibits items in opaque, sealed containers. 

Radios 

Records 

Securities of any kind payable to 

bearer 

Sewing machines 

Electric fans 

Tape recorders 

Televisions 

Travellers’ cheques 

Watches. 

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. 


C

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COLOMBIA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 6–7 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l 3 6–7 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 

� 

20 kg � 


� 







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 




Colombia pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


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. 


A commercial invoice, numbered, certified and signed by the sender must accompany each package 

containing books and periodicals of a commercial nature. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Colombia prohibits: 

Alcohol 


Cereals and their derivatives 

Chemicals and pharmaceutical 

products 


Cocoa and coffee 

Colombian stamps 

Cork 

Cosmetics and soap Fats, oils, 

derivatives of oils 

Flour and flour products 

Foodstuffs 


Fuel 

Hosiery and textiles 

Meat 

Milk and milk products 



Precious and coloured metals 

Precious stones 

Publications of a communist or 

atheist character 

Raw cotton 

Saccharine 

Silver items 

Spices 

Tea 

Varnishes and paints 

Wax.


COMOROS 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 7–8 work days $359 3 20 kg $470 

Registered Post Int’l � 7–8 work days � � 

Sea Mail � 3 20 kg � 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Anjouan, Grande Comore, Moheli and Moroni 




Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are only available to Moroni and Mutsamudu. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Comoros prohibits: 


Antiques 

Credit card blanks 

Furs 


Invoices, blank 

Ivory 

Playing cards 

Narcotics except for medical 

reasons 


Publications that may jeopardise 

the Moslem religion or the 

security of the State 


C

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CONGO 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $2939 


� � 

� 20 kg $2939 

Confirm delivery � Registered only. � 



notes. 





Bacongo 

Brazzaville 

Chic 

Djinji 

Djoue 

Dolisie 

Intendance 

Kilometre 4 

Kinsoundi 

Loandjili 

Loudima 

Losange 

Makelekele 

Matende 

Mayumba 

Mbota 

Mfilou 

Moukoundji 

Ngouaka 

Moukoundo 

Moungali 

� 

Mpissa 

Mvoumvou 

Nkayi 

Nouveau Tie 

Tie 

Ouenze 

Ouesse 


notes. 

Plateau 

Plateau des 15 

Ans 

Pointe Noire 

Poto Poto 

Qu S O A E M 

Qu Tchinouka 

Qu Tie Tie 

Songolo 

Talangai 

Tchimanyi 

Qu St Pierre 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Congo authorities before posting: 

Books and printed publications Plants and parts of plants Weapons. 




All goods require an import permit. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Congo prohibits:. 

Absinthe 


Isopropanol 

Animal skins 

Furs 

Ivory 

Antiques 


Money orders 

Perishables


Formerly Zaire 

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

1 20 kg $5000 

8–10 work days � � 20 kg � 

Registered Post Int’l � 8–10 work days � 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




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 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Democratic Republic of Congo authorities before 

posting: 



Firearms 

Plants, fruit and grain 

Saccharine and similar 

substances. 


All goods require an import licence, except: 

� commercial samples 

� personal gifts to the value of 50 zaires. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Democratic Republic of Congo prohibits: 

Absinthe, liquors based on 

absinthe 


Military samples 

Furs 

Ivory 


C

C 



COOK ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $940 


� � 

� 





� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Raratonga 




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. 


Documentation requirements are the same as New Zealand. 

Prohibitions 

Prohibitions are the same as New Zealand.


COSTA RICA 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 


� 





� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, and San Jose 



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. 


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. 


All commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. 

Used clothing requires a Certificate of Disinfection. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Costa Rica prohibits: 

Animal skins 


Ivory 


Obscene or immoral goods 

Plants 


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Ivory Coast 


CÔTE D'IVOIRE 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

7–8 work days $2939 � 20 kg $5000 


Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 



Registered or Extra Cover only. � 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Abidjan 





Côte D'Ivoire pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Côte D'Ivoire authorities before posting: 

Alcohol and distilled spirits 


Essences soluble in alcohol 

Firearms 

Gramophone records 

Medicines 



Publications in Arabic 

Saccharine 

Sugarcane. 


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 


Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Côte D'Ivoire prohibits: 

Coins and medallions resembling 

coinage 

Diamonds, rough 

Non-metric weights and 

measures 

Red Cross, markings resembling 

Trademarks, false or imitated, 

French.


CROATIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Baderna Dubrovnik Kotoriba Okrug Gornji Skrljevo Varazdinske 

Bakar Duga Resa Kozino Omis 

Slano 

Toplice 

Bakarac Dugi Rat Kraljevica Opatija Sljivosevci Vela Luka 

Bale 

Dugo Selo Krapina Orahovica Smilcic Velika Gorica 

Barban Dugopolje Krapinske Orasac Solin 

Veliko 

Barbariga Fazana Toplice Oroslavlje Split 

Trgovisce 

Bedekovcina Galizana Krizevci Osijek Sracinec Viljevo 

Belica Gat 

Kumrovec Pag 

Stari Jankovci Vinjerac 

Belisce Gata 

Labin Pakostane Stari Mikanovci Vinkovci 

Benkovac Gorjani Lepoglava Pazin Stobrec Vir 

Bibinje Gornja Stubica Levanjska Petrcane Strigova Viskovci 

Biograd Gruda Lopatinec Petrijevci Strizivojna Viskovo 

Bizovac Hrascina Lovran Piskorevci Sukosan Visnjan 

Bjelovar Trgovisce Ludbreg Ploce Sveti Djurdj Vladislavci 

Bracevci Hum Na Sutli Mala Subotica Podgajci Sveti Filip I Vodnjan 

Breznica Icici 

Mali Bukovec Podgorac Jakov Vranjic 

Brodjanci Ivanec Marcana Podstrana Sveti Ivan Vratisinec 

Brtonigla Jesenice Marija Bistrica Polaca Zelina Vrsar 

Budimci Josipovac Marijanci Policnik Sveti Kriz Vrsi 

Buje 

Jurdani Matulji Porec 

Zacretje Vuka 

Bunic Kanfanar Medulin Posedarje Sveti Martin Na Vukovar 

Buzet Karin Donji Miholjacki PorecPrelog 

Muri Zabok 

Cakovec Karlovac Mlini 

Pridraga Sveti Petar U Zadar 

Cavtat Kastav Mokosica Pridvorje Sumi Zagreb 

Cepin Kastel Gomilica Moscenicka Privlaga, Svetvincenat Zegar 

Cilipi 

Kastel 

Draga Dalmacija Tar 

Zemunik 

Crnkovci Kambelovac Moslavina Pula 

Trnava Zlatar 

Dekanovec Kastel Luksic Podravska Punitovci Trnovec Zlatar Bistrica 

Djakovo Kastel Stari Nasice Rasa 

Bartolovecki Zmajevac 

Donja Dubrava Kastel Sucurac Nin 

Razanac Trogir Zminj 

Donja Stubica Klanjec Nova Vas Rijeka Trsteno Zrnovnica 

Donji Martijanec Klis 

Novi Marof Rovinj Tuhelj Zuljana 

Donji Miholjac Koprivnica Novigrad Satnica Turcin 

Draganici Korcula Novigrad, Selci DjakovackiUmag 

Draskovec Koska 

Dalmacija Selnica Valpovo 

Drenje Kostrena Obrovac Semeljci Varazdin 


continued… 


C

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CROATIA – continued 

2 Express Post International – Letter service 

The guaranteed service is available only from designated postcodes in Victoria, South Australia and 

Tasmania. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Croatia authorities before posting: 

Alcoholic fluids 


Beverages 

Books, brochures, newspapers, 

printed matter 

Cereals and milling industry 

products 


Cosmetic and toilet products 

Game machines 

Measuring instruments 

Narcotics 

Pharmaceutical products 


Precious metals and articles made 

of 

Rubber articles 

Tobacco 

Toys. 


Croatia admits duty-free articles for the personal use of the addressee to the value of 300 Kunas 

(approximately $60). 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Croatia prohibits: 

Croatian currency Medicine with an expired use-by 

date.


CUBA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Camaguey 

Ciego De Avila 

Cienfuegos 

Granma 

Guantanamo 

Havana 

Holguin 

Isla De La 

Juventud 

La Habana 

Las Tunas 

Matanzas 

Pinar Delrio 

Sancti Spiritus 

Santiago De 

Cuba 

Varadero 

Villaclara 




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. 


All packages require an invoice endorsed by a Cuban consul attached to the customs declaration. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Cuba prohibits: 

Alcohol 

Animal produce 


Animal skins 

Antiques 

Chewing gum 

Clothing and footwear, used 

Cotton plants and seeds 

Earth and minerals 

Electronic recording systems 

Electronics 

Furs 


Hair-dye 

Hermetically sealed containers 

Ivory 


Maps 


Perishables 

Plant products 

Plants 

Playing cards 


Recording tape, films and 

photographic papers 

Scent 

Spare parts for motor vehicles 

Spectacles and binoculars 

Tobacco. 


C

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CYPRUS 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 


notes. 





* No ECI or EPI – Parcels merchandise to places marked with an asterisk * – ECI documents only. 

Agios Camlibel * Episkopi Guzelyurt Lefke * Paralimni 

Atharnasios Catalkoy * Episkopi British Omorfo * Lefkosa * Pasakoy * 

Agios Dometios Chloraka Forces Haspolat * Limassol Salamis * 

Aglardijia Cihangir Esentepe Karaman Limassol Town Serdarli Catos * 

Akdogan Lisi * Abohori * Aykurus * Karmi * Liopetri Strovolos 

Akrotori Deftera Gazi Magosa Karaoglanoglu Maltepe * Taskent Vuno 

Alaykoy Degirmenlik Famagusta * Ayorgi * Mehmetcik Sihari * 

Yerolako * Dekelia Gecitkale Kato Polemidia Galadya * Xylofagou 

Aradipou Derinia Lefkonuk * Lakatamia Mesa Gitonia Xylotymbou 

Avgorou Dikmen Gemikonagi * Lapta Nicosia Y Iskele * 

Beyarmudu Digomo * Geri 

Laphetos * Nicosia Town Zumrutkoy 

Pergama * Doganci Elye * Germasogia Larnaca 1000–1107 Kadakopya * 

Bogazkoy * Dortyol Geroskipou Larnaca Town Paphos 

Buyukkonuk * Engomi Girne Kyrenia * Latsia Paphos Town 

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



Senders should determine import restrictions from Cypriot authorities before posting: 


Drugs and medicines Plants 

Bees and honey 


Saccharine 

Cigarette papers 

Milk 

Silkworm eggs 



Parasites and insect killers Weapons and parts. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Cyprus prohibits: 

Cotton 

Counterfeit stamps and goods 

False trade marks 

Gambling machines 

Immoral material 

Imports originating in Turkey 

Leather and skins 

Leeches and silkworms 

Ornaments or pieces resembling 

coins 

Reproductions of bank notes or 

designs resembling them 

Salt 

Toys resembling firearms.


CZECH REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


ECI and EPI – Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations. For articles addressed to a post 

office box, the boxholder is notified of arrival. 


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. 


Attach all invoices to the customs declaration. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Czech Republic prohibits: 

Alcohol 

Precious metals 

Saccharine. 

Chain letters 


Lottery tickets 



C

D 



DENMARK 



– see �1.8 





Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 

� 20 kg 

$5000 

$5000 




notes. 




� 


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). 



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 

Animals and animal products 

Bedding 

Bees 

Brazil nuts 

Butter 

Eggs 

Films 


Fruit 

Hides 

Margarine 

Meat and meat products 

Medicines 


Securities payable to the bearer, 

obligations of payment etc 

Semen 


Vegetables. 


For commercial goods, the sender should post an invoice to the addressee in advance of the goods. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Denmark prohibits: 

Coins, imitation 

Knives 


Labels or markings resembling 

the official marks or seals of 

Danish Customs 

Powdered milk 

Stamps and securities, imitation 

Tobacco and cigarette papers


DJIBOUTI 



– see �1.8 





Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 

� 20 kg 

$1536 

$1536 




notes. 

Duty-payable articles � Extra Cover only. � 



� 


notes. 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Djibouti, Berbera (Somalia) and Hargeysa (Somalia) 




Djibouti pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Djibouti authorities before posting: 

Animals and animal products Drugs and medicines Firearms. 


Djibouti has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Djibouti prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim 

culture. These include: 

Alcohol 


Ivory 

Pork products 

pornography 

Religious publications and figures 



D

D 



DOMINICA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 







Senders should determine import restrictions from Dominican authorities before posting: 


Fruit 


Firearms 


Medicines 

Plants and seeds. 

Commercial goods require an import permit. Senders must include an invoice with merchandise. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Dominica prohibits: 

Alcohol 



Authors rights, infringements of Ivory 

Playing cards 

Bees 

Coins 

Liquids, non-hazardous Silkworms.


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 

ECI � 3-4 work days $5000 � 


20 kg $5000 

Express Post Int’l 1 4–6 work days $5000 � 

20 kg $5000 


� 2 20 kg � 


� � 

2 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 






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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Dominican Republic authorities before posting: 

Medicines Seeds Weapons. 


Dominican Republic has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


Dominican Republic prohibits: 

Communist propaganda 

Credit cards blank 

Gambling appliances 

Immoral or obscene material 

Ivory 




D

E 



EAST TIMOR 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 

� 

� 

� 



Sea Mail � 

� 

� 

1 20 kg 

� 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 



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. 


The United Nations Transitional Administration determines import restrictions. At the date of 

publication, no special restrictions exist. 


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.


ECUADOR 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Ambato 

Bahia 

Chone 

Cuenca 

Esmeraldas 

Galapagos 

Guayaquil 

Ibarra 

Latacunga 

Loja 

Machala 

Manta 

Otavalo 

Portoviejo 

Quevedo 

Quito 

Riobamba 

Santo Domingo 

Tulcan 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Ecuador authorities before posting: 



Drugs and medicines Tea 

Ecuador requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Ecuador confiscates commercial goods 

unless the addressee holds an import licence. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Ecuador prohibits: 

Absinthe 

Advertising containing 

reproductions of currency 


Baby feeders with tubes 

Copper 

Erasers 

Firearms 

Fruit and seeds 

Gaming items 

Immoral or obscene material 

Ivory 

Perishable substances or 

foodstuffs 

Pharmaceutical and medical 

products of unknown 

composition 

Plants 


Straw hats 

Tobacco 


E

E 



EGYPT 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $2939 


� � 

� 20 kg $2939 


� 



� 




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 El- 

Sheikh 

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). 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Egyptian authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 


Bees, parasites and silkworms 

Chemical products 

Carpets 

Fish of all kinds 



Soap 

Tobacco. 

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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Egypt prohibits lottery tickets.


EL SALVADOR 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 




Ahachapán 

Chalatenango 

Cojutepeque 

La Unión 

Nueva San 

Salvador 

San Francisco 

Gotera 

San Miguel 

San Salvador 

San Vicente 

Santa Ana 

Santa Rosa de 

Lina 

Santa Tecla Usulután 

Sensuntepeque Zacatecoluca 

Sonsonate 




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 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), El Salvador prohibits: 

Abortion-inducing items 

Bees 


Concentrated wines 


Deeds 

Gambling devices/machines 

Items contrary to the political, 

social and economic order of 

the State 

Ivory 

Leeches 

Must and chemical substances 

useable for fabricating wines 

Silkworms. 


E

E 



EQUATORIAL GUINEA 

Including Rio Muni and Macias Nguema Biyoga 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

7–8 work days � � 20 kg � 

Registered Post Int’l � 7–8 work days Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Malabo 




Refer to Spain. 


Refer to Spain. 

Prohibitions 

Prohibitions are the same as Spain. In addition, Equatorial Guinea prohibits: 



Antiques 


Cosmetics 

Foodstuffs 

Furs 


Ivory 

Personal effects 

Precious metals and stones


ERITREA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Asmara, Assab and Massawa 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Eritrean authorities before posting: 

Books and magazines Medicines Video tapes 

Cassettes 

Weapons and weapon parts 


A Certificate of Fumigation must accompany all used clothing. The articles must be marked 

FUMIGATED. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Eritrea prohibits: 

Items contrary to the political, Ivory 

social or economic order of the 

State 


E

E 



ESTONIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $3527 


� � 

� 20 kg $3527 


� 










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: 



Bees 

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. 


Seeds and plants 

Seeds, plants and parts of plants require a Phytosanitary Certificate from the Australian Quarantine 

and Inspection Service. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Estonia prohibits: 

Currency, foreign Paper securities serving as 

instruments of payment 

Trademarks and labels 

Traveller’s cheques.


ETHIOPIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Addis Ababa 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Ethiopian authorities before posting: 

Books and magazines Medicines Video tapes 

Cassettes 



A Certificate of Fumigation must accompany all used clothing. The articles must be marked 

FUMIGATED. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Ethiopia prohibits ivory. 


E

F 



FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) 

Including South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Sandwich Islands, 

South Shetland Islands and British Antarctic Territory 



– see �1.8 


ECI � � 


Air Mail 


� 

� 

8–10 work days Registered Post Int’l 

� 

� 

2 20 kg � 

8–10 work days � � 



� 

� 




� 



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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Falkland Islands authorities before posting drugs, 

firearms or medicines. 


Falkland Islands has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI Regulations (see �5.8.2), Falkland Islands prohibits parasite and insect killers.


FAROE ISLANDS 


Usual delivery: Extra Cover to: Weight to: Extra Cover to: 

ECI 1 4-6 work days $5000 1 20 kg $5000 

Express Post Int’l � 1 20 kg $5000 

Air Mail � 7-10 work days � 


� 20 kg $5000 

7-10 work days � 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg $5000 



� 

� 

� 

Perishable biological � Infectious and non-infectious not accepted –. see �1.6. 


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). 


Refer to Denmark. 



Prohibitions 

Prohibitions the same as Denmark. In addition, Faroe Islands prohibit: 

Antiques Furs Ivory 



F

F 



FIJI 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $694 


� � 

� 


� 



� 




Labasa Lautoka Nadi Nadi Airport Suva 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Fijian authorities before posting: 


Cereals 

Coffee and tea 


Medicines 

Milk and butter 


Sugar 

Video tapes 


Tobacco 

Fiji admits up to 10 kg of tobacco or tobacco products if no other goods are in the same article. 


Commercial goods require a certified invoice attached to the outside of the package. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Fiji prohibits birds’ eggs.


Including Åland 

FINLAND 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–7 work days $5000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




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). 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Finnish authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Almanacs and calendars 


Cloth and material 

Firearms 

Honeycomb 

Meat products 

Medicines 

Used clothing 

Finland accepts used clothing only if thoroughly clean. 


Finnish postcodes always precede the name of the city or town. 

Plant or weed-killer 

Plants of parts of plants 

Poisons 

Seeds. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Finland prohibits: 

Lottery tickets and advertising Immoral or obscene material 


F

F 


FRANCE 

Including Corsica and postal services in Andorra and Monaco 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–7 work days $1000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 



notes. 



notes. 



FaxPost bureau � Private fax machines Monaco only. 



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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from French authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 


Baby’s comforters 

Books and publications 

Cereals 


Electric blankets 

Foodstuffs, prepared 

Fruit 

Gemstones 

Helmets, motorcycle 

Instruments, measuring 

Jewellery, imitation 

Medicines 

Metals, precious 

Pearls and precious stones 


Roots and bulbs 

Rubber articles 

Seeds 

Syringes and needles 

Television receivers 

Terminal equipment 

Tobacco 

Toys 

Weapons. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), France prohibits: 

Bark from resinous timber 

Colouring matter 


Lottery material 

Material contrary to public order 

Metallic yarn or trimmings of 

gold thread 

Metallised 

Material harmful to young people 

Pearls coated with lead salts


FRENCH GUIANA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Cayenne Matoury Montsinery Remire (Montjoly) St Laurent du 

Kourou 

Maroni 




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 


Refer to France. 

Prohibitions 

Cacao or parts of cacao plants Sugar cane or parts of sugar cane 

plants. 

Prohibitions that same as France. In addition, French Guiana prohibits: 

Blank forms 

Cosmetics 

Foodstuffs 


Ivory 


Labels 



F

F 



FRENCH POLYNESIA 

Including Society Islands, Gambier Islands, Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, 

Tuamotu Islands and Tubuai Islands 



– see �1.8 


ECI � � 


Air Mail 


� 

� � 

3–5 work days Registered Post Int’l � 

� � 20 kg $1771 


Sea Mail � � 


� 







Senders should determine import restrictions from French Polynesian authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Firearms 


Medicines Plants or parts of plants. 

Commercial goods require an invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), French Polynesia prohibits: 

Bees and insects Pirated literary works Trademarks, false or imitated.


GABON 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 


notes. 




� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Libreville, Port-Gentil and Sao Tome 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Gabon authorities before posting: 


Medicines 


Chemicals 

Firearms 

Pharmaceuticals 


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 Phytosanitary 

Certificate. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Gabon prohibits: 


Antiques 

Deeds 

Drugs, non-prescription 

Foodstuffs 

Furs 

Gambling devices/machines 

Ivory 

Pirated editions of books 


Sugar 



G

G 



GAMBIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg � 


� 





� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bakau, Banjul, Fajaka, Lamin, Serekunda and Yundum 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Gambian authorities before posting: 

Bees 

Medicines 


Firearms 

Leeches 


Parasites and insect killers Silkworms. 

Commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Gambia prohibits subversive items.


GEORGIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $1176 


� � 

� 20 kg $1176 



� 


� 




Batumi Kutaisi Poti Rustavi Tbilisi 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Georgian authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Stamps 


Medicines 

Vegetables 

Fish products 




Georgia admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 


Item 


Cloth 


equipment 






Quantity 


10 metres 


10 

5 

1 

Item 








Quantity 

15 

1 litre 







Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Georgia prohibits: 

Antiques 

Furs 


Credit cards 

Eggs, raw 


machines 


Ivory 

Printed matter of an offensive 

nature 


G

G 



GERMANY 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 2 4–6 work days $5000 3 20 kg � 





notes. 





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 


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 


Senders should determine import restrictions from German authorities before posting: 


Foodstuffs 

Seed 

Beer, wine and spirits Hair 

Tobaccos 

Chemical or allied industries Hides and skins, raw 

Toys 

products 

Mineral products 

Vegetable products 


Paper and paper-board Wood 

Cosmetics 

Pharmaceutical products Wool. 

Gifts 

Articles posted as bona fide private gifts are generally exempt from duty . 


Where required, senders must attach unsealed Certificates of Origin or Phytosanitary 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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Germany prohibits: 

Absinth 

Listening devices 

Small arms 

Base metals 

Methyl alcohol 

Some mineral products 


Printed matter, videos & sound Toy weapons 

Dry vine wood 

recordings of an offensive Video games. 

Liquids with above 82% alcohol nature 

�


GHANA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


Valuables – see �1.4 3 Extra Cover only. No notes. 3 Extra Cover only. No notes. 








3 Ghana prohibits coins in any mail article 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Ghana authorities before posting: 

Carbon paper 

Cocoa plants and seeds 

Cotton seed 


Films 


Fish products 

Medicines 


Uniforms 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Ghana prohibits: 

Coins Gaming 

equipment 

Live trees and 

other plants 


Spirits 

Subversive literature 


G

G 



GIBRALTAR 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 





� 

� 

� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to Gibraltar 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Gibraltar authorities before posting weapons. 


Gibraltar has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Gibraltar prohibits: 

Animal skins 

Antiques 

Furs 

Ivory 

Lottery tickets and related items 



GREECE 



– see �1.8 


ECI � 2–4 work days Express Post Int’l � 

$5000 � 20 kg $5000 

3–7 work days � � 20 kg $5000 


� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 



notes. 





notes. 

1 Valuables 

Greece admits public securities and securities payable to bearer only with the authorisation of the 

Ministry of Finance and Economy. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Greek authorities before posting: 

Cigarette (or equally fine) paper 

Firearms 

Guns, sporting 

Meat products 

Milk, condensed 



Silk cocoons 

All items, including gifts, are subject to customs duty. 

Tobacco leaf 

Television receivers 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Greece prohibits: 

Aluminium in leaves or foil 

Lottery tickets and related items 

Playing cards 

Publications of a seditious nature 

Saccharine 

Salt 

Snuff 

Tobacco or tobacco products in 

letters 


G

G 



GREENLAND 


Usual delivery: – 

see �1.8 

Extra Cover 

to: 

Weight to: Extra Cover to: 


Express Post Int’l � 1 20 kg $5000 


� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 



� 


� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Jacobshavn, Nuuk, Sondre Stromfjord and Stromfjord 






Prohibitions 

Prohibitions are the same as Denmark. In addition, Greenland prohibits: 

Antiques 

Ivory Precious metals and stones 

Furs


GRENADA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to St Georges, Carriacou and Petit Martinique 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Grenada authorities before posting: 

Fruit Medicines Plants and parts of plants. 


Grenada has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Grenada prohibits: 

Cosmetics 

Currency, forged or counterfeit 

Foodstuffs 


Gold and silver items bearing 

imitations of British hallmarks 

Ivory 




Playing cards 

Shaving brushes from Japan. 


G

G 



GUADELOUPE 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 


notes. 




� 


Basse Terre Desirade Grand Bourg St Louis Terre De Bas Terre De Haut 

Capesterre Gosier (Hotels) Point a Pitre 

(Les Saints) (Les Saints) 




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. 



Prohibitions 

Prohibitions are the same as France. In addition, Guadeloupe prohibits: 


Ivory 

Playing cards 

Price tickets for garments 

Publications for public resale


GUAM 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 



� 

� 

� 





Refer to United States of America. 



Prohibitions 



G

G 



GUATEMALA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



Not permitted in ECI � Not permitted in ECI 




Antigua Guatemala Huehuetenango Puerto Barrios Quezaltenango Retalhuleu 

Guatemala capital 

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). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Guatemala authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Cinefilms 


Bees 

Honeycombs 

Seed 

Chain letters 


Medicines 

Silkworms 


Customs documentation 

Article 

Letters without Extra Cover up 

to 500 g weight and up to $500 

value 

Use customs form 

CN22 

Letters or Parcels without Extra 

Cover more than 500 g weight 

or $500 value 

Invoices 

CP72 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Guatemala prohibits: 

Baby feeders or accessories with 

glass tubes 

Gardenia seeds or seedlings 


Hessian bags, used 

Ivory 



Powder of any kind 

Seditious articles 

Telegraphic apparatus 

Whistles, as used by police.


GUINEA 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $1528 


� � 

� 20 kg $1528 


� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Conakry 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Guinea authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Leeches 

Serums and vaccines 

Bees 

Medicines 

Sugarcane. 

Distilled spirits 


Firearms 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Guinea prohibits: 

Airline tickets, blank stock Conserves with insufficient 


marks of origin 

Antiques 


Baby comforters not made of Diamonds Fish conserves 

pure rubber 

Furs 

Baby-feeders 


Coins and medallions resembling Ivory 

legal coinage 




imitated 

Trademarks resembling the Red 

Cross 

Non-metric weights and 

measures. 


G

G 



GUINEA-BISSAU 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg � 





� 

� 

� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bissau 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Guinea-Bissau authorities before posting drugs, 

medicines or firearms. 


Guinea-Bissau has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Guinea-Bissau prohibits: 


Antiques 


Furs 

Ivory 


Plants 

Postage stamps resembling those 

in current circulation 


Seditious printed matter and 

films.


GUYANA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 




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



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 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Guyana prohibits: 


Foodstuffs 

Shaving brushes made in Japan 


Linen 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Lottery tickets and advertising Subversive publications 

Coins 

Obscene articles 

Trademarks, imitated 

Currency, counterfeit Plants 

Window glass. 


G

H 



HAITI 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Bourdon Delmas Jeremie Martissant Petit Goave St Marc 

Cap Haitien Diquini Laboule Petionville Port-au-Prince Thomassin 

Carrefourshada Gonaives Leogane 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Haitian authorities before posting medicines or 

bees. 


Haiti has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Haiti prohibits: 

Contraceptives Drugs 

Ivory 

Items contrary to the political, 

social or moral order of Haiti.


HONDURAS 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 3 7–8 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 

� 

20 kg � 


� 





� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula 



3 Sealed letters 

Honduras does not accept letters sealed with adhesive tape. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Honduras authorities before posting drugs, 

firearms or firearm parts, medicines, or plants. 


Used clothing requires a Certificate of Disinfection endorsed by a competent authority. 

Under ECI, customs require relevant invoices for samples. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Honduras prohibits ivory and offensive or immoral 

articles. 


H

H 



HONG KONG 

Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 3-7 work days Air Mail � 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

3–4 work days $5000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 


� 



� 




ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to a Post Office Box but does not deliver to Poste Restante (counter 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Hong Kong authorities before posting: 

Bees 

Coffee 

Firearms 

Leeches 

Medicines 




Rice 

Rubber 

Silkworms 

Sugar 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Hong Kong prohibits: 

Advertising relating to gambling 

or games of chance 

Agriculture poisons 

Counterfeit currency 

Imitation markings of the 

Government Services 

Imitation postage stamps 


Trademarks, false or imitated.


HUNGARY 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 

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. 


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 

continued… 


H

H 


HUNGARY – continued 


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 

gold, silver or platinum in their 

make up. 


Hallmark of the Institute of Control and Authentication of 

Precious Metals. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Hungary prohibits: 

Food and beverages harmful to 

health 

Natural fertilisers 

Publications embarrassing to the 

interests of the Hungarian 

Republic or contrary to public 

order of morality 

Roots, stems and leaves of 

potatoes, tomatoes and 

eggplant.


ICELAND 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 


notes. 




� 


Akranes Gordabaer Isafjordur Reykjavik Stykkisholmur 

Akureyri Hafnarfjordur Keflavik Saudarkroukur Varma 

Borgarnes Hornafjordur Kopavgur Selfoss Vestmannaeyjar 

Egilsstadir Husavik Mosfellsveit Seltjarnarnes 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Icelandic authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Medicines 


Beer 

Milk 

Wines and liqueurs 

Hair, bristles 


Plants 

Wool. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Iceland prohibits: 


Lead toys 

Sacks or bags, used 

Bees 


Ivory 



Rags 

Straw and hay, including when 

used as packaging 

Silkworms 


I

I 



INDIA 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 4-5 work days � 1 20 kg $5000 


Sea Mail � 

� 

2 See note 2 

� 

� 

$2500 





� 


� 


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 

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 


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 Season Service availability and weight 

Dankhar 15 November to 30 June No service 

Dodamarg All year Maximum weight if addressed to 

a private person – 5 kg 

Kaza 15 November to 30 June No service 

Keylang 

Lota 

1 January to 31 March No service 

The following places in the State 1 November to 31 May Maximum weight – 4 kg 

of Kashmir: 

No Extra Cover available 

Dras Leh Kargil 

The following places in the 

North East Frontier Agency 

(Assam Circle): 

All year Maximum weight – 2 kg 

Anini Vijayanagar Tuting 

continued…


INDIA – continued 

2 Parcels by Air Mail – 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. 


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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Indian authorities before posting: 

Alcohol, wine 

Antiques 

Arms and ammunition 

Bees 

Cinefilms, non-inflammable 

Cameras 

Computer systems 

Consumer electronic goods 

Cotton 

Drawing and mathematical 

equipment 

Films and videos 

Fountain pens and parts 

Gold and silver 

Jewellery 

Liqueurs 

Medicines 

Pencils, lead or propelling 

Perfumes 

Plants, fruit and seeds 

Precious stones and synthetic 

stones or gems 

Radio and wireless apparatus 

Silk and objects made of silk 

Sports goods and equipment 

Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes 

Watches and watch parts 

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. 


India requires an import permit for all commercial goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


The customs declaration for all commercial goods must state that an invoice in duplicate and a 

Certificate of Origin are enclosed. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), India prohibits: 

Fat of animal origin Items contrary to the political, Lottery tickets and circulars 

social or moral order of the 

State 


I

I 



INDONESIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 


� 



� 




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). 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Indonesian authorities before posting: 


Pharmaceutical products Printed material in Chinese or 

Food and beverages 

Plants and parts of plants written in Chinese characters 

Records, cassettes and videos Printed material in Indonesian Weapons 

languages or dialects 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Indonesia prohibits: 

Chain letters 

Pirated books Publications harmful to young 

Obscene or immoral publications people. 

Recording video cassettes and laser disks are prohibited under ECI.


IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $1000 


� � 

� 20 kg $1000 


� 






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

Azarbaydjan- 

Charghi 

Azarbaydjan- 

Gharbi 

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 


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. 


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 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Iran prohibits: 

Chemical dyes 

Clothing material for resale 


Foodstuffs, perishable 

Games 


Plants 

Razor blades, used 

Subversive or immoral literature 

and items 

Sugar 

Tobacco and derivatives 

Toxic substances 

Trademarks, false or imitated 

Wireless apparatus. 


I

I 



IRAQ 



– see �1.8 


ECI � 5-6 work days Express Post Int’l 1 6–7 work days 

$5000 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 20 kg 

$5000 

$5000 


� 2 20 kg � 


� � 

2 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




2 Extra Cover 

Iraq does not pay compensation for articles containing liquids, substances that easily liquefy, fragile 

items or perishable items. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Iraq authorities before posting: 

Antiques 

Cotton and cotton seed 

Fats for human consumption 


Hair-dyes containing diamine 

Medicines 


Salt, unrefined 

Serums 

Weapons 

Wines, spirits, liqueurs 

Wireless apparatus and transistor 

receivers. 


Iraq has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Iraq prohibits: 

Baby comforters 

Balls, rubber 

Binoculars 

Cassettes 

Coins, counterfeit 

Foodstuff, perishable 

Fruit 


Meat, non-preserved 


Postcards, pictorial, packages of 

Printing machines and tools 


Soap 

Subversive literature 

Sweets containing alcohol 

Tea 

Trademarks, false 

Veils, silk 

Vine leaves and cuttings 

Walkie-talkie transmitterreceivers.


IRELAND 

For Northern Ireland, refer to United Kingdom 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 4 work days Air Mail � 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–5 work days $2483 � 20 kg $2483 


� � 

� 20 kg $2483 







� 



mail delivery) 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Irish authorities before posting: 


Anti-parasite products 

Books and periodical 

publications 

Bees 


Medicines 


Poultry and products 

Precious metal products 

Sealskin products 

Tobacco 

Video Recordings 

Weapons 

Wood (coniferous) 

Wool 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Ireland prohibits: 

Authors’ rights, infringements of 

Citizens' band radios with AM 

capability 

Coins, illegal weight standard 

Government markings, false 

Indecent and obscene books and 

cards 


Paper or materials treated with 

oils or varnishes 

Seal pup’s skins 


I

I 



ISRAEL 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 





� 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Israel authorities before posting: 


Cigarettes exceeding 600 units 

Clothing and footwear 

Computer cards not sent in a 

letter 

Fish and fish products 


Food products 


Postage stamps, monthly value 

exceeding 100 new Israeli 

shekels 

Records, films and cassettes 

Tobacco or tobacco products 

exceeding 600 g 


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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Israel prohibits: 

Bacteria 

Dairy product except canned 

powdered milk 

Diamonds 

Food colouring 

Fruit 

Games of chance 

Jewels and precious stones 



Publications, seditious 

Soil, earth and organic matter 

Spices over 1 kg


ITALY 

Including Sardinia, Sicily and San Marino 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–7 work days $4000 � 20 kg $3839 


� � 

� 20 kg $3839 


� 





� 


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). 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Italian authorities before posting: 


Seeds 


Weapons Wood products. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Italy prohibits:. 

Airline tickets, blank stock Cheques, blank 

Hunting trophies 

Antiques 

Eggs 

Insects 

Bearer Share Certificates, Bonds, Fish 

Uncashed Travellers Cheques, Fossilized animals 

Open Tickets (lottery, football Furs 

match, theatre) 

Honey 


Meat 

Milk 

Tobacco and tobacco substitutes 


I

J 



JAMAICA 

Refer to separate entry for Cayman Islands 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

7–8 work days $1714 � 10 kg � 


� � 

� 10 kg $872 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Black River Hanover Montego Bay Reading St Anns Bay Trelawney 

Boscobel Independence Morant Bay Rio Bueno St Catherine Westmoreland 

Braco 

City 

Negril Rosehall St Elizabeth White River 

Clarendon Kingston Ocho Rios Runaway Bay St James 

Discovery Bay Lucea Port Antonio Savannah la St Mary 

Edgewater Manchester Portland Mar 

St Thomas 

Falmouth Mandeville Portmore Spanish Town Stony Hill 

Golden Spring Maypen Red Hills St Andrew Tower Isle 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Jamaican authorities before posting: 

Animal rugs or covers and 

accessories, used 

Coins exceeding a value of 10 

Jamaican dollars 

Firearms 


Footwear 

Fruit 

Medicines 

Potatoes 

Razor blades 

Spirits 

Tobacco 

Toys resembling firearms 

Vegetables. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), 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


JAPAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 


� 





� 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Japanese authorities before posting: 


Firearms, imitation 



Resins 

Rice and straw goods 

Vegetables. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Japan prohibits: 

Copyright violations 

Lottery material 

Counterfeit, defaced or imitation Patent violations 

stamps 

Publications, including video 

tapes, prejudicial to public 

order or morality 

Trademark violations. 


J

J 



JORDAN 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 




Ajlûn 

Aqaba Jarash Ma’ân Mafraq Tofeïla 

Amman Irbid 

Karak Ma’daba Salt 

Zarqa 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Jordanian authorities before posting: 



Sugar 

Animal and animal products Pharmaceutical products Television receivers 

Charts and maps 

Coffee 


Plants and plant products Weapons 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Jordan prohibits: 

Bearer securities Lottery tickets and advertising


KAZAKHSTAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 

Confirm delivery 3 Registered or Extra Cover only. � 



notes. 

� 


notes. 








Kazakhstan does not deliver to addressees in person. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Kazakhstan authorities before posting: 


Audio Recordings 

Bees 




Fish products 

Fruit 

Leeches 

Medicines 


equipment 



Silkworms 

Vegetables 

Weapons, hunting. 


Kazakhstan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 


Clothing –coats, jackets etc 

Cloth 


equipment 






10 metres 


10 

5 

1 





Primary religious works – 

Bible, Koran, Tora etc 

Crucifixes, icons etc. 

15 

1 litre 





Name and Address of Sender 

The name and address of the sender must be shown on all items. 




continued… 


K

K 


KAZAKHSTAN - continued 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Kazakhstan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Eggs, raw 


machines 


Furs 



Isopropanol 

Ivory 


Perishables 

Photographic Film 

(undeveloped) 

Postage stamps (unused) 


Weapons and parts of weapons


KENYA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $235 


� � 

� 20 kg $235 




notes. 





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 


notes. 

Nairobi 

Naivasha 

Nakuru 

Nanyuki 

Narok 

Nyahururu 

Nyali 

Nyeri 

Sagana 

Shimanzi 

Sotik 

Thika 

Ukunda 

Voi 

Webuye 

Westlands. 


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 


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. 


Senders should label commercial goods INVOICE ENCLOSED, and enclose a dated and signed invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Kenya prohibits: 

Airline tickets, blank stock Invoices, blank Ivory and other animal based 

Furs 

carving material 


K

K 



KIRIBATI 

Formerly Gilbert Islands – including Washington Island, Fanning Island, 

Christmas Island (Pacific Ocean), Phoenix Islands and Kanton Island 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 

Registered Post Int’l 

2 

3 

3 

4–7 work days 



� 

� 

� 

1 20 kg 

3 20 kg 

� 

$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. 


3 Limited flights available to Kiribati 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Kiribati authorities before posting parasites and 

destroyers of harmful insects. 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Kiribati prohibits: 

Coal-tar derivatives useable in 

dyes 

Parasites and destroyers of 

harmful insects 

Shaving brushes of Asian origin 

Trademarks, British, false or 

imitated.


North Korea 

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


Air Mail 

� 



� 

� 

� 

� 

� 


Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 




� 

� 

� 



1 Sender's risk 

Australia Post accepts letters and postcards addressed to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 

only at sender's risk. 


All imports are restricted. 


No special documentation requirements apply to letters. 

Prohibitions 

Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide. 


K

K 


South Korea 


KOREA, REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–5 work days $5000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 


� 





� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Republic of Korea authorities before posting: 

Foodstuffs 

Knives 

Printed matter 

Products of animal origin 

Swords 

Vegetable or other plant products 

Weapons. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Republic of Korea prohibits raw hides and skins, 

and meat products


KUWAIT 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $3000 


� � 

� 20 kg $3000 





� 







Senders should determine import restrictions from Kuwait authorities before posting: 


Colour cameras 

Telephone, radio and fax 

Brushes 


machines 

Vegetables 


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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Kuwait also prohibits all items offensive to the 

Muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. Kuwait prohibits: 



Pork products 

Antiques 

Grain samples 


Cheques, blank 


Publications containing pro- 

Cigarette advertising and Ivory 

Israelite, anti-Arab or antimaterials 

with cigarette Imitation firearms/paraphernalia Islamic propaganda 

companies’ branding Items used for black magic, Religious publications/figures 

Clothes resembling military voodoo etc. 

Remote control vehicle 

uniforms 

Perishables 

Tobacco 


Playing cards 

Furs 


K

K 



KYRGYZSTAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $2351 


� � 

� 20 kg $2351 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Bishkek, Jalal Abad, Karakol and Osh 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Kyrgyzstan authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Leeches 

Stamps 


Medicines 

Vegetables 

Fish products 




Kyrgyzstan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 


Item 


Cloth 


equipment 






Quantity 


10 metres 


10 

5 

1 

Item 








Quantity 

15 

1 litre 







Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Kyrgyzstan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Furs 


Eggs, raw 

Ivory 



machines 

Undeveloped photographic film


LAO, PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 4 work days � 1 20 kg $5000 


� 


� � 

� 


� 





� 

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

Bokeo Province Borikhamsay Province 

Houeisai Paksane 

Champasack Province Houaphan Province 

Pakse Sam Neua 

Khammouane Province Luang Namtha Province 

Thakhek Luang Namtha 

Luang Prabang Province Oudomxay Province 

Luang Prabang Muong Ngoy Phonxay Muang Xay 

Xieng Nguem Muong Nane Nambak 

Saravane Province Savannakhet Province 

Saravane Khanthaboury 

Sayaboury Province Sekong Province 

Sayaboury Thateng 

Vientiane City Vientiane Province 

Hatsayfong Naxaythong Pakngum Phone Hong 

Chanthaboury Sikhottabong Sisattanak 

Xaysetha Xaythany 

Xieng Khouang Province 

Phonsavanh 



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 

Art works, original, imported by 

their creators 

Goods imported by the 

diplomatic and consular corps 

Goods re-imported after 

temporary export 

Newspapers, printed papers and 

other published items that 

cannot harm the Lao People’s 

Democratic Republic. 

Personal effects and clothing 

Pharmaceutical products for 

medical or scientific purposes 

Samples 

Red Cross articles 

Wedding trousseaux and school 

uniforms. 


See Import restrictions 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Lao People's Democratic Republic prohibits: 

Films – entertainment Pharmaceutical products 

Radio receiver equipment 

Tape and video 

Telecommunications equipment. 


L

L 



LATVIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $2351 


� � 

� 20 kg $2351 


� 



� 




ECI articles and EPI – Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver Poste Restante 




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. 


Animal products require a Certificate of Veterinary Service. 

Plant products require a Phytosanitary Certificate. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Latvia prohibits: 

Ammunition, explosives and Narcotics, behaviour-influencing Plant products – hyacinth bulbs, 

similar items 

substances and devices for their carnation and chrysanthemum 

Coins 

use 

seedlings and cuttings, seeds of 


leguminous plants, seeds of 

Pornography 

weeds subject to quarantine 

Raw materials of animal origin 

Securities of any kind payable to 

Weapons and all components 

bearer


LEBANON 



– see �1.8 






Sea Mail � 

� 

� 

3 10 kg 

� 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 



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

Aley 

Beirut Jounieh Saida Tyre 

Baalbeck Jbeil 

Nabatieh Tripoli Zahle 



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. 


Lebanon pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Lebanese authorities before posting: 

Alcohol and spirits 


Chemical or pharmaceutical 

products 

Coffee 

Foodstuffs 

Mineral dyes 

Paper and cloth 

Perfume and cosmetics 


Radio sets 

Steel wool 

Tobacco. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Lebanon prohibits: 

Antiques 

Butter, artificial 


Contraceptives and relating 

literature 

Fats, foreign 

Fragile articles 

Furs 

Gambling articles 

Liquids or liquefiable elements 

Living insects and their eggs 

Isopropanol 

Ivory 

Paper coloured with toxic 

substances 


Postal envelopes 

Powdered milk 


Publications or items 

embarrassing to public order 

Tobacco manufacturing 

apparatus 

Trademarks, false. 


L

L 



LESOTHO 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Clocolan Ladybrand Mafeteng Maseru Mohales Hoek Teyateyaneng 

Ficksburg Leribe Maputsoe Mazenod Roma 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Lesotho authorities before posting: 


Clothing 

Weapons. 




Senders of commercial goods should post a certified invoice to the addressee separately. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Lesotho prohibits: 

Antiques Furs Ivory 



LIBERIA 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg $768 


� � 

3 20 kg � 


� 


notes. 




� 

1 ECI courier and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Monrovia 




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 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Liberian authorities before posting firearms or 

pharmaceutical products. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Liberia prohibits: 



Cash letters 


Coal & firewood 

Credit card blanks 


Ivory 



Money orders 

Perishables 


Publications prejudicial to public 

order. 


L

L 


Including Cyrenaica 


LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

7–8 work days � � 20 kg � 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI - Parcels deliver only to Benghazi and Tripoli 



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 

Milk products 

Meat and meat products Plants and parts of plants 

Weapons and parts. 


Commercial goods require an invoice in duplicate. The sender should provide a Certificate of Origin 

for all commercial goods, plants, and foodstuffs. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Libyan Jamahiriya prohibits all items offensive to the 

muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya prohibits: 


Antiques 

Deeds 

Drugs, prescription and nonprescription 

Films, 8mm, 16mm and 35mm 

Furs 


Ivory 


Miliary uniforms 

Playing cards 

Pork products 


Publications contrary to public 

order 

Religious publications and 

paraphernalia 

Salt 

Seeds 

Tea 

Tobacco products


LIECHTENSTEIN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


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). 



Same as for Switzerland. 


Same as for Switzerland. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), prohibitions are the same as Switzerland. 

Liechtenstein also prohibits: 

Antiques Furs 

Ivory 



L

L 



LITHUANIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 



� 






Senders should determine import restrictions from Lithuania authorities before posting: 


Foodstuffs/fruit and vegetables Seeds 


Leeches 

Tobacco 

Eggs 

Medicines 


Fish products 


Plants and plant products Wood products. 

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 


equipment 






Quantity 

0.5 kg 

1 kg 

3 of each 

10 metres 

1 of each 

10 

5 

1 

Item 

Wines 

Spirits 

Tobacco 




Primary religious works – Bible, 

Koran, Tora etc. 

Crucifixes, icons etc. 

Quantity 

1 litre 

1 litre 

50 cigarettes or 

10 cigars 

15 

1 of each 

1 of each 

2 of each 

2 of each 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Lithuania prohibits: 


machines 


Watchbands and bracelets 



LUXEMBOURG 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Luxembourg authorities before posting: 


Bees and honeycombs 

Plant and vegetable products Weapons. 

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. 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Luxembourg prohibits: 

Antiques 


Furs 

Imitation and pirated products 

Ivory 


Printed matter relating to 

lotteries or sweepstakes 


L

M 



MACAO 

Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 

2 4 work days 

� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–5 work days $5000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 


� 





� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Macao authorities before posting: 

Animals and animal products Weapons. 


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 EPI- 

Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2).


MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $3840 


� � 

� 20 kg $3840 




notes. 

� 


notes. 





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 




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: 


Anti-parasite products 

Fruit and vegetable products 

Jewellery 


Musical instruments 


Plants or plant products 

Printed publications 

Tobacco 

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. 



Natural persons of Macedonian nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that 

profession subject to special conditions. 


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. 



continued… 


M

M 


MACEDONIA, continued 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Macedonia prohibitions: 

Antiques 



Deeds 

Furs 

Ivory 



MADAGASCAR 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 7–8 work days $287 � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 

� 

20 kg � 






� 

� 


Ambanja 

Ambatondrazaka 

Ambositra 

Antananarivo 

Antsirabe 

Antsohiny 

Fandriana 

Farafangana 

Fianarantorsa 

Ihosy 

Majunga 

Manakara 

Mananjary 

Morondava 

ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante. 


Tamatave 

Tulear 


Madagascar pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Madagascar authorities before posting: 



Firearms 




Precious stones and metal 

Stamps 

Tobacco 

Wine. 


All commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Madagascar prohibits: 

Absinthe and the like 

Antiques 

Baby comforters not made of 

pure rubber 


Furs 

Ivory 

Khaki green clothing 


Preserves not bearing marks of 

origin 


Vanilla products. 


M

M 



MALAWI 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 


� 





� 


Balaka 

Blantyre 

Capital City 

Chichiri 

Dedza 

Dwangwa 

Kanengo 

Karonga 

Kasungu 

Lilongwe 

Lilongwe 


Airport 

Limbe 

Liwonde 

Luchenza 

Mangochi 

Mulanje 

Mzimba 

Mzuzu 

Nkhata Bay 

Nkhota-Kota 

Ntcheu 

Rumphi 

Salima 

Thyolo 

Zomba 





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. 


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. 


Commercial goods require an invoice. Patent medicines must be clearly marked with their 

composition and dosage. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Malawi prohibits: 

Aphrodisiacs and relating 

correspondence 

Chain letters 


Vegetables and vegetable 

products.


Including Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak 

MALAYSIA 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

3–5 work days $2304 � 20 kg $2304 


� � 

� 







� 





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: 


Hypodermic syringes 

Medicines 

Milk products 


Seeds and grain. 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Malaysia prohibits: 

Advertising material on lucky 

charms 

Coins exceeding $M50 in value, 

except purely for ornament 

Copyright infringements 

Daggers 

Flick knives 

Government Service markings, 

imitation 


Obscene or seditious articles 

Pornography 

Spear guns 

Spirits and liqueurs 

Trademark infringements. 

Malaysia also prohibits all Parcels addressed to Vietnamese refugees in camps or addressed to PO 

Box 12468, Kuala Lumpur. 


M

M 



MALDIVES 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� 


� � 

� 




� 

� 

� 





Maldives requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Maldives authorities before posting: 

Firearms 

Swords Weapons. 

Statues 


Maldives has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Maldives prohibits: 

Alcoholic beverages Cards depicting nudes Drugs and medicines.


MALI 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l 

Sea Mail 


� 

� 

� 

3 20 kg 

� 

3 20 kg 

$1658 

$1658 


� 







Bamako Koulikoro Segou Tombouctou 

Kayes Sikasso Mopti Gao 





The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for Parcels are available only to full-service post offices. 


Mali pays compensation only in case of loss, total theft or total destruction of the article. 


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 


Generally, Mali admits items of low value free of import duty and taxes but may subject them to a 

lump sum levy. 


Commercial goods require an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Mali prohibits tobacco. 


M

M 



MALTA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 





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 


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 

Drugs 

Firearms 

Medicines 

Plants and cuttings. 


Malta has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Malta prohibits: 

Abortion-inducing items 



Animal skins 

Antiques 


Furs 


Ivory 

Knives, spring or switch-blade 


Obscene material 



MARIANA ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 





� 


� 



The same as United States of America. 



Prohibitions 



M

M 



MARSHALL ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� 


� � 

� 



� 

� 

� 








Prohibitions 

The same as United States of America.


MARTINIQUE 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Case Pilote Ducos Lamentin Riviere Salee Sainte Luce Trois Icets 

Diamant Fort de France Marin Sainte Anne Sainte Pierre 




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. 


The same as for France. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Martinique has the same prohibitions as France. In 

addition, Martinique prohibits: 

Gambling devices Ivory Jewellery, costume 


M

M 



MAURITANIA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 7–8 work days Registered Post Int’l 3 7–8 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 

� 20 kg 

$1105 

$1105 


� 


notes. 

Duty-payable articles � Extra Cover 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). 



Mauritania pays compensation only in the case of loss, total theft or total destruction of the article. 


Mauritania requires an import permit for many goods. Senders should determine import restrictions 

from Mauritanian authorities before posting: 


Firearms 

Gold products 



Meat 


Plants and cuttings 

Saccharine 

Sugarcane 

Tobacco and cigarettes 


Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Mauritania prohibits all items offensive to Muslim 

culture and: 


Fish, tinned 

Coin-making apparatus 

Coins and medallions resembling 

legal coinage 


Essences used in making 

alcohol 

Goods bearing the Red Cross or 

similar designs 

Items contrary to the political 

and social order of the State 

Microfiche and microfilm 




imitated 

Weapons 

Weights and measures, nonmetric.


Including Rodriguez 

MAURITIUS 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–6 work days $350 � 20 kg $376 


� � 

� 20 kg $376 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Beau Bassin Port Louis Rodrigues Rose Hill 

Curepipe Quatre Bornes Island 




Mauritius requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Mauritius authorities before posting: 





Tobacco. 


Commercial goods require an invoice showing the value of the goods in Australian dollars. 

Commercial goods require a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Mauritius prohibits: 

Animal skins 

Antiques 


Furs 

Confectionery in the form of 

cigarettes 


Items contrary to the social or 

moral order of the State 

Ivory and tortoise shells 


Second hand motor vehicles 

parts 

Sugarcane plants. 


M

M 



MEXICO 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 






1 Mexico does not accept merchandise in ECI and EPI – Parcels services. ECI and EPI – 

Parcels deliver only to the places shown 

Acapulco Chalco Ecatepec Los Reyes la Queretaro Texcoco 

Aguascalientes Chapala Ensenada Paz 

Reynosa Tijuana 

Bosques de Chetumal Fesnillo Manzanillo Saltillo Tlalnepantia de 

Echegaray Chihuahua Gomez Palacio Matamoros San Jose del Baz 

Boulevares Coacalco de Guadalajara Mazatlan Cabo Tlaquepaque 

Campeche Berriozabal Guaymas Merica San Luis Potosi Tlaxcala 

Campestre Coatitla Gutierrez Mexicali San Nicolas de Toluca 

Guadalupana Coatzacoalcos Hermosillo Mexico los Garza Torreon 

Can Cun Colima Iztapaluca Minatitlan San Pedro Tultitlan 

Cd. Azteca Colonia Del Jalapa Monterrey Garza Garcia Tuxtia Gutierrez 

Cd. del Carmen Valle La Fama Morelia San Pedro Vallarta 

Cd. GuadaloupeCozumel 

La Florida Naucalpan de Taquepaque Veracruz 

Cd. Juarez Cuautitlan de La Paz Juarez Santa Catarina Villahermosa 

Cd. Lopex Romero R. Leon de los Oaxaca Santa Clara Zacatecas 

Mateos Cuautitlan Izcalli Aldama Pachuca Soledad Diez Zapopan 

Cd. 

Cuernavaca Los Mochis Progreso Tampico Zihuatanejo 

Nezahualcoyoti Culiacan 

Puebla Tapachula 

Cd. Obregon Durango 

Tepic 

Cd. Victoria 

Tepozotlan 

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). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Mexican authorities before posting: 



Textiles and textile articles 


Footwear 





Chemical and pharmaceutical Paper products 

Weapons 

products 

Plastic and rubber articles Wood products. 


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.


MEXICO - continued 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Mexico prohibits: 

Massage appliances 

Prosthetics 

Obscene or immoral material 

Lottery tickets, unauthorised. 


M

M 


Formerly Caroline Islands 


MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


Air Mail 

� 


� 

� 

� 

8–10 work days � � 20 kg � 

Registered Post Int’l � 8–10 work days � 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 





� 

� 

� 



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: 

Any item, not for resale, to a Engravings, etchings, lithographs Printed matter issued by literary 

value of $US10, except tobacco Gifts to a value of $US25 or scientific institutions 

products and perfumes Maps 

Woodcuts and pictorial matter 

containing alcohol 

Music in books or sheets produced by relief or stencil 

Atlases and charts 

Newspapers and periodicals printing process more than 20 

Books 

Photographs 

years before importation. 


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 


Micronesia prohibits: 

Abortion procurement items Fish 



Foodstuffs, adulterated Straw, hay or grasses used as 

Chain letters 


packaging 


Lottery tickets and advertising Trademark violations 

Copyright violations 

Meat and meat products Trademarks, false. 

Pornography


MOLDOVA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $4703 


� � 

� 20 kg $4703 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Chisinau, Bendery, Cricovo, Kishinev, Tiraspol 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Moldovan authorities before posting: 





Weapons. 

Commercial goods of a value more than $US2000 require an invoice and a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Moldova prohibits: 


Antiques 

Ivory 

Money Orders 

Obscene or immoral articles 

Perishables 


Publications harmful to young 

people 

Tobacco in unfermented leaves. 


M

M 


For Inner Mongolia, refer to China 


MONGOLIA 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


Air Mail 

� 


� 

� 

� 

� 

7–8 work days $767 � 10 kg $768 


� � 

� 20 kg $768 


� 





� 



The same as for Russia. 


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.


MONTSERRAT 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 







Senders should determine import restrictions from Montserrat authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Plants and parts of plants. 

Firearms 

Medicines 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Montserrat prohibits: 

Gambling devices Ivory Liquids, non-hazardous 

Playing cards 


M

M 



MOROCCO 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 







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 



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: 


Dairy products Wax and candles. 

Animal or vegetable fats 



Prohibitions 




MOZAMBIQUE 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 






� 




Angoche 

Beira 

Chimoio 

Chókwe 

Dondo 

Inhambane 

Lichinga 

Maputo 

Matola 

Maxixe 

Monapo 

Nacala 

Nampula 

Pemba 

Quelimane 

Tete 

Vilanculos 

Xai-Xai 




The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are available only to: 

Beira 

Inhambane Maputo Nampula Quelimane 

Chimoio Lichinga Nacala Pemba Tete 

Xai-Xai 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Mozambique authorities before posting: 

Automobile spare parts 


Medicines 

Metals, precious Photographic 

appliances 


Radio equipment Tapestry. 


Mozambique has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Mozambique prohibits animal products. 


M

M 


Formerly Burma 


MYANMAR 



– see �1.8 


ECI 1 3-4 work days $5000 1 20 kg $5000 


Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–7 work days $858 3 20 kg � 


� � 

� 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels only deliver to addresses in Yangon 


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. 


Myanmar requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Myanmar authorities before posting any item other than letters and firearms and firearm parts. 


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 


ECI and EPI – Parcels Regulations, Myanmar prohibits: 

Coins exceeding $A11 in value 



Medicines 

Plants and seeds 

Quinine, rose-coloured 

Shaving brushes, Japanese.


NAMIBIA 



– see �1.8 






Sea Mail � 

� 

� 

3 20 kg 

� 

3 20 kg 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 




Gobabis Katima Mulilo Okahandja Oshakati Rundu Usakos 

Groot Fontein Keetsmanshoop Omaruru Otjiwarongo Swakopmund Walvis Bay 

Karasburg Luderitz Ondangwa Outjo Tsumeb Windhoek 

Karibib Mariental Oranjemund Rehoboth 



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. 


Namibia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Namibian authorities before posting: 


Bees 

Beeswax and hive-frames 

Cheese 

Cotton, raw 

Firearms 


Leeches 

Liqueurs 

Meat 




Rice 

Seeds and bulbs 

Serums, vaccines and cultures of 

micro-organisms 

Silkworms 

Yeast. 


Namibia has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Namibia prohibits: 


Antiques 

Credit cards, blank 

Credit cards 

Furs 


Ivory 



Playing cards 


Tobacco 


N

N 



NAURU 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $384 


� � 

� 






� 








Senders should determine import restrictions from Nauru authorities before posting: 






Plants and plant products Tobacco 

Weapons. 

Nauru has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 




NEPAL 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 

Air Mail � 4–6 work days $123 � 5 kg Registered Post Int’l 2 4–6 work days 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 





Nepal pays compensation only in case of loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


The same as for India. 


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 

Bearings of all kinds 

Cameras 

Cardamom 

Cinnamon 

Cloves 

Photographic paper 

Synthetic fibres 

Watches and spare parts. 


N

N 


Holland 


NETHERLANDS 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–6 work days $5000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 

� 


notes. 








Senders should determine import restrictions from Netherlands authorities before posting: 



Hemp 



Precious metal products 

Vegetables and plant products 

Weapons. 


Netherlands has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Netherlands prohibits: 

Knives 

Offensive publications Plastic tubes and pipes. 

Lottery tickets and advertising, 

unauthorised


NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AND ARUBA 

Including Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

7–8 work days $4639 � 20 kg $1491 


� � 

� 20 kg $1491 




notes. 








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 


The address on all articles must include the words NETHERLANDS ANTILLES. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Netherlands Antilles and Aruba prohibits: 

Ivory Publications that infringe 

authors' rights 

� 


N

N 


Including Loyalty Island 


NEW CALEDONIA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

3–4 work days � � 20 kg $2763 


� � 

� 


� 



� 






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: 



Coin-counterfeiting apparatus 

Films 


Sound recordings. 

Weapons. 


Commercial goods require an invoice endorsed by the consular service. Senders should post all 

documents separately to the addressee. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), New Caledonia prohibits: 

Absinthe and similar liqueurs 

Beverages resembling wines 

Book trade products, counterfeit 

Flowers 

Marks of origin, false 

Metal resembling legal coinage 

Saccharine 

Spirits containing aniseed 

Tobacco 



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 Letters – Zone: Asia/Pacific Parcels – Zone: A 


– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $1708 


� � 

� 





� 



1 ECI and EPI - Parcels delivery is available to all destinations except: 

Campbell Island 

Kermadec Ross 

Chatham Island 

Islands Dependency 



Senders should determine import restrictions from New Zealand authorities before posting: 


Pharmaceutical products Wool articles. 

Brandy 


Firearms and weapons Vegetables 


Whisky 


New Zealand has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), New Zealand prohibits: 

Coins or currency, counterfeit or 

otherwise 


Hair or bristle articles 

Helmets, motorcycle 

Offensive weapons (flick knives, 

knuckle dusters) 

PCB rubber teats, soothers, 

pacifiers 

Publications or recordings, 

indecent 

Soil, sand, clay, earth and sawdust 

Tobacco, chewing 

Unprocessed fruit and plant 

products 

Unprocessed timber 

Woolpacks. 


N

N 



NICARAGUA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Bluefields Cuidad Las Colinas Managua Sabana Grande 

Sandino 

and suburbs 

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). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Nicaraguan authorities before posting weapons. 


Commercial goods require an invoice endorsed by a Nicaraguan consul. The article must be 

endorsed INVOICE ENCLOSED. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Nicaragua prohibits: 

Clothing or sacks, used 


Isopropanol 

Ivory 


Military uniforms 


Obscene or immoral articles 

Pharmaceutical products of 

unknown composition 

Poisons 

Police whistles 

Tobacco products, unidentified


NIGER 



– see �1.8 





Sea Mail � 

� 

3 20 kg 

� 

3 20 kg 

� 

� 



� 

� 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Maradi, Niamey and Zinder 




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 * Maradi * Tahoua Zinder * 

Diffa 

Niamy 


Niger pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Niger authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 

Cigarettes 


Essences and extracts soluble in 

alcohol 

Firearms 

Fruit 

Gold items 

Military appliances 

Mineral water 


Saccharine 

Sugarcane. 


Niger accepts drugs and medicines only if addressed to a chemist. 


Commercial goods require an invoice attached to the customs declaration. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Niger prohibits: 

Absinthe 

Coin-making apparatus 


Fish in tins exceeding 1 kg 

Ivory 

Red Cross designs 

Trademarks, French, false 

Weights and measures, nonmetric. 


N

N 



NIGERIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 




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



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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Nigeria prohibits: 

Antiques 

Aphrodisiacs 

Barytes and Bentonites 

Bread, biscuits, pastries or cakes 

Brushes made in Japan 

Calendars 

Carpets and rugs 

Cereals 

Charms or similar objects likely 

to offend the bearer or other 

people 

Clothing, piece goods 


Confectionery 

Cowry shell 

Diaries 


Flowers, artificial 

Football pools and advertising 

Footwear 

Fabrics and fabric samples 

Fruit, fresh or dried 

Fur or fur products 

Furniture 


Gambling literature 

Glass ornaments and items made 

of glass 

Horoscopes 


Ironmongery 

Ivory 

Lamps or torches 

Literature likely to disturb the 

public order or the religious 

beliefs of the Nigerian people 


Metal-work 

Mosquito repellent coils 

Pearls, precious stones and semiprecious 

stones 

Photographic paper 

Plastic domestic items 

Pottery bearing religious 

inscriptions or quotations from 

the Koran 


Samples, textile 

Soil 

Swatches 

Tea and tea mixed with other 

substances 

Textiles or textile items 

Tobacco 

Travel goods 

Vegetables.


NIUE ISLAND 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 

1 See note 1 � 

� 

� 

Air Mail 1 See note 1 

Registered Post Int’l 1 See note 1 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 

1 20 kg 

� 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 


FaxPost bureau � Via New Zealand. 

1 Air Mail delivery 

New Zealand Post services Niue Island by Air Mail from Auckland each Friday. 


Refer to New Zealand. 



Prohibitions 


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 

Drugs 

Leeches 


Seeds 

Silkworms. 


N

N 



NORWAY 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 

Extra Cover only. Not ECI. No Duty-payable articles � 



� 

� 


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 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Norwegian authorities before posting: 





Footwear 

Grass or straw articles or 

packaging 


Textiles and textile articles 


Toys, games or sports 

incorporating radio equipment 

Weapons 

Wood and wooden articles 

Wool and woollen articles. 

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. 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Norway prohibits products made of or containing 

wild oats.


OMAN 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

Extra Cover only. Not in ECI. � Not permitted in ECI. 








Senders should determine import restrictions from Oman authorities before posting: 


Bees 



Medicines 

Leeches 

Silkworms 

Radio sets, transmitters and 

receivers. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Oman prohibits: 

Blade weapons 

Currency, counterfeit 

Daisies and parts of daisies Medicines unless accompanied 

by a prescription 

Pornography. 


O

P 



PAKISTAN 



– see �1.8 





2 20 kg $470 


� � 

� 


� 





� 


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 


Toba, Tek 

Singh 

Wah Cantt 

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 

Kaloi 

Liara 

Ormara Sonmiani Thathi 

Chhellar Khararodal Miani Beach Rawatsar Spinwan Nasratti 

Dhandi Land Kamar Molviabad Shakardara Tenai Uhtal 


Pakistan requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Pakistan authorities before posting: 


Pharmaceutical products Weapons 


Gifts 

Tobacco 

Works of art 

Pakistan admits unsolicited gifts to a value of 100 rupees per person per year (year-end 30 June). 

Gifts must not contain: 

Cameras 

Jewellery, imitation 

Pens, fountain 


Radio sets 

Textiles, unless made-up or 

second-hand garments 

Trophies, hunting (animals and 

birds) 

Watches and watch bands. 

Senders should post invoices, certificates and other documentation to the addressee separately. 

Prohibitions 




PALAU, REPUBLIC OF 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 



� 

� 

� 








Prohibitions 



P

P 


Including Panama Canal Zone 


PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

6–7 work days � 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Afb 

Colon including Domingo France Field Puerto Sabanita 

Albrook Cristobal and Espinar Gatun 

Escondido San Lorenzo 

Arco Iris the free zone Fort Amador Howard Afb Puerto Pilon Santiago 

Bahia Lasmii of Colon Fort Clayton Margarita Punta Paitilla Zona Libre 

Balboa Corozal Fort Davis Panama City Rainbow City 

Cativa David Fort Sherman 



3 Delivery restricted to specific places 


Panama requires an import licence for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 


Panama Republic authorities before posting: 



Foodstuffs (prepared) 



Plastic and rubber products 

Wood and wood products 


Commercial goods require an invoice posted separately to the Panama Republic authorities. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Panama Republic prohibits: 


Ivory 

Lottery tickets and advertising Publications prejudicial to 

political, social and moral order


PAPUA NEW GUINEA 

Including Admiralty Islands, Bismark Archipelago, Bougainville, Buka, Manus 

Island, New Britain and New Ireland 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg $235 




� 

Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. � Extra Cover only. No notes. 






addressee to arrange a delivery point. ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but 

does deliver to Poste Restante (counter mail delivery). 


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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Papua New Guinea authorities before posting: 


Bags and sacks, used 

Bees 

Bird products 

Blankets and rugs, used 

Butter substitutes 

Feathers and plumage 

Firearms 

Fruit 

Hair dyes 

Insects 

Invoice forms, blank 

Mineral oil 


Cinematograph films, video tapes Skins 

and advertisements thereto Spirits 

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. 


Papua New Guinea has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Papua New Guinea prohibits: 

Animal teeth, bones 

Gambling instruments Preparations purporting to 

or imitations of 

Lard 

remedy alcohol or drug habits 

Birds nests 

Manures and organic fertilisers (tobacco excepted) 

Chain letters and related Money, counterfeit 


materials 

Noodles 

Shells, imitation 

Eggs and products containing Plants or parts of plants Spring knives 

eggs 

Playing cards 

Tea, exhausted or adulterated 

Fish, imitation 

Pornography 

Warranties or guarantees, false 

suggestions of. 


P

P 



PARAGUAY 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Asunción Ciudad del Este 




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 

Encainacion 

Independiente Horqueta 

Colonia Juan Manuel Itacurubi Del Rosario 

Frutos 

Juan E. O’Leary 

Colonia Katuete Juan Leon Mallorquin 

Concepcion Pedro Juan Caballero 

Coronel Bogado Pilar 

Coronel Oviedo Saltos Del Guaira 

Bella Vista San Estanislao 

San Juan Misiones 

Nepomuceno 

San Juan 

Villarrica 

Villetta 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Paraguay authorities before posting: 


Pharmaceutical products Textile and textile articles 

Chemicals 

Plants and plant products Tobacco 



Raw hide and leather 

Weapons 

Wood and wood products. 


Plants and seeds require a Phytosanitary Certificate. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Paraguay prohibits: 

Calendars 

Footwear 

Printed books and brochures 


Ivory 

Stationery 

Precious stones and metals Used clothing.


PERU 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 3 6–7 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l � 

� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 





� 

� 




3 Sealing of letters 

Letters sealed with adhesive tape must bear the name and signature of the sender on the tape. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Peruvian authorities before posting: 

Books and periodicals in 

commercial quantities 

Flour and milk for children or 

the sick 


Maps of Peru or neighbouring 

states 

Medicines 

Saccharine and similar products 

Wines and spirits. 

Peru admits gift parcels addressed to natives of Peru to the value of $US450 per person per year. 


Commercial goods require an invoice. If goods exceed $US200 value, a Consul of Peru must 

endorse the invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Peru prohibits: 

Absinthe or similar beverages 

Baby-feeders with tubes 

Bees 

Calendars 

Camping goods 




Flowers, artificial, and interior 

ornaments 

Foodstuffs 

Furs and fur clothing Playing cards 

Household articles of iron, steel, Publications of a seditious nature 

copper or aluminium Salt 

Leeches 

Shoes 

Linen, household 

Silkworms 

Office supplies 

Sound recordings and products 

Parasites and destroyers of Stationery 

noxious insects 


Perfumery, soaps, cosmetics Toys 

Pictorial novels and short stories Travel articles 

featuring violence 

Used clothing and shoes 

Plants or parts of plants Wooden utensils. 


P

P 



PHILIPPINES 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 2 4–6 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l � 

� 


� � 

� 



� 

� 

� 




Metropolitan Manila 

Kalookan (or Makati City Manila Navotas Pasig City San Juan 

Caloocan) City Malabon Marikina Parañaque Pateros Taguig 

Las Piñas Mandaluyong 

City 

Muntinlupa City Pasay City Quezon City Valenzuela 

Other cities and towns 

Angeles City Butuan City Davao City Lucena Puerto San Pablo City 

Bacolod City Cagayan de Dumaguete City Mandaue City Princessa City Tacloban City 

Baguio City Oro City Iligan City Naga City San Fernando, Virac, 

Bantangas City Cavite City Iloilo City Olongapo City La Union Catanduanes 

Bataan Cebu City Laoag City Ozamis City San Fernando, Zamboanga 

BEPZ, Cotabato City Lapu-Lapu City Pagadian City Pampagna City 

Marivales Dagupan City Legaspi 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. 


Philippines requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


before posting contraceptives, firearms and firearm parts, plants (or parts of plants), or silkworms 

and eggs. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Philippines prohibits: 


Coffee 

Copyright infringements 


Foodstuffs, adulterated 


Games of chance of any type 

Liqueurs and spirits 



Medicines, adulterated 

Seditious materials.


PITCAIRN ISLANDS 

Including Pitcairn, Henderson Island, Ducie and Oeno 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


Air Mail 

� 

1 See note 1 

1 See note 1 

� 

� 

� 

� 

� 

Registered Post Int’l 1 See note 1 

Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 



� 

� 

� 



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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Pitcairn Islands authorities before posting plants 

or firearms. 


Pitcairn Islands has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Pitcairn Islands prohibits alcoholic beverages. 


P

P 



POLAND, REPUBLIC OF 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 



� 






Poland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 


Polish authorities before posting: 



Firearm and firearm parts 

Fruit 

Multi-copying materials 

Plants 

Poisons 

Radio transmitters and parts 

Seeds 

Urns containing ashes of the 

dead 

Vegetables. 


Poland has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Poland prohibits: 

Articles and publications 

contrary to public order 

Empty containers, labels, and so 

on still bearing the 

manufacturers’ inscriptions


Including Azores and Madeira 

PORTUGAL 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–7 work days $5000 � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 







� 


ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Post Restante (counter 



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 






Raw hide and skins 

Weapons. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Portugal prohibits: 

Foodstuffs containing saccharine and similar products. 


P

P 



PUERTO RICO 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 





� 








Prohibitions 

Refer to United States of America.


QATAR 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $3000 


� � 

� 20 kg $4435 


� 



� 




ECI and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box, but does deliver to Poste Restante 

(counter mail deilvery). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Qatar authorities before posting: 


Measuring instruments Tobacco 




Transmitter and receivers. 

Qatar has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Qatar prohibits: 

Clothing bearing the name of 

Allah or verses from the 

Koran 


Greeting cards with musical 

chimes 

Military or similar clothing 

Political printed matter of 

subversive nature 

Pork and its derivatives 

Weapons and parts of weapons. 


Q

R 



REUNION 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $376 


� � 

� 20 kg $376 




notes. 





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 

� 


notes. 

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). 






Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Reunion prohibits: 

All items prohibited by France 

Antiques 

Animals, living or dead 

Eggs for hatching 


Furs 


Hides and skins 

Ivory 


Sugarcane plants or parts.


ROMANIA 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg $5000 


� � 

3 20 kg $5000 


� 


notes. 





Adjud Calan Deta 

Jimbolia Piatra Neamt Slanic 

Afumati Calarasi Deva 

Lehliu Gara Pitesti Slatina 

Agigea Calimanesti Dorohoi Lipova Ploiesti Slobozia 

Agnita Caracal Dr P Groza Ludus Plopeni Sovata 

Ajud 

Caransebes Draganesti Olt Lugoj Popesti Strehaia 

Alba lulia Carei Draganasi Macea Predeal Suceava 

Alesd Cernica Eforie Macin Radauti Tandariei 

Alexandria Cernovoda Fagaras Magurele Reghin Tecuci 

Arad 

Chitila Falticeni Mangalia Resita Teremia 

Aurig 

Cimpia Turzii Faurei Marasesti Rimnicu Sarat Tg Frumos 

Azuga Cimpina Fetesti Marghita Rimnicu Vilcea Tg Jiu 

Bacau Cimpulung Fieni 

Medgidia Risnov Timisoara 

Baia Mare Cimpulung Mold Filiasi Medias Roman Tirgoviste 

Baicoi Ciorogirla Floresti Miercurea Ciuc Rosiorii De Tirgu Mures 

Baile Tusnad Cisnadie Facsani Mizil 

Vede Tirgu Neamt 

Bals 

Clinceni Fundulea Moreni Rupea Tirgu Secuiesc 

Beius Cluj 

Gaesti Nadlac Saftica Tirnaveni 

Beresti Codlea Galati Negresti Salca Tn Severin 

Birlad Colibasi Gheorghieni Negresti Oas Salonta Toplita 

Bistrita Nasaud Comanesti Gherla Nehoiu Satu Mare Topoloveni 

Bocsa Costantza Giurgiu Odobesti Scornicesti Tulcea 

Boldesti Copsa Mica Gura Humorului Odorhiu Sebes Turda 

Bors 

Costesti Halmeu Secuiesc Sebis Turnu Magurele 

Botosani Costinesti Heudin Oltenita Secuiesti Urziceni 

Braila Covasna Hirlau Onesti Sfintu GheorgheValenii 

De 

Branesti Craiova Hirsova Oradea Sibiu 

Munte 

Brasov Cugir Hunedoara Orastie Sighetu Vaslui 

Breaza Curtea De Husi 

Ortisoara Marmatiei Vatra Dornei 

Bucharest Arges Iancu Otopeni Sighisoara Victoria 

Buffea Curtica Iasi 

Ovidiu Simbateni Zalau 

Buhusi Darasti Iernut Panciu Simleul SilvanieiZarnesti 

Bauzau Darmanesti Ineu 

Pascani Sinaia Zimnicea 

Buzias Dej 

Isacea Petrosani Sinnicolaul 

Calafat 

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… 


R

R 


ROMANIA – continued 


3 The weight limit for parcels addressed to citizens serving prison sentences in Romania is 

10kg. 



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. 

Blouses 

Bonbons, sweets, cakes, biscuits, 

dried fruits, flour products 

Chewing gum 

Chocolate 

Cigarette cases, fountain pen 

cases, leather 

Clothing for children 

Cocoa 

Coffee 

Combs 

Compass sets 

Condiments, seasoning 

Corsets and elastic stockings 

Dresses 

Foodstuffs 

Footwear – material for 1 pair of 

shoes or boots 

Fountain pens and propelling 

pencils 

Gloves 

Hair clippers 

Handbags, portfolios, purses 

Handkerchiefs, serviettes 

Headgear 

Hearing aid batteries 


Hearing aids 

Insect sprays 

Jackets and pull-overs 

Jean trousers 

Jewellery in precious metals 

Jewellery, imitation and items of 

adornment 

Knitting needles 

Knitting wool 

Laces or cords, twice the quantity 

as for shoes 

Leather belts 

Manicure sets 


Neckties and handtowels 

Packets of cigarettes 

Paint brushes 

Pepper 

Perfumes 

Pillowcases 

Prosthetic limbs and trusses 

Raincoats 

Razor blades 

Razors, blade sharpeners 

Rouge, lipstick 

Safety pins 

Scarves, cravats 

Scissors 

Sewing machine needles 

Sewing thread 

Shaving brushes 

Shaving soap 

Sheets 

Silk, nylon or similar material 

Slide rules 

Socks, stockings 

Spectacles and spectacle lenses 

Sporting goods and fishing gear 

Suits and overcoats 

Synthetic material 

Syringes (with 5 needles) 

Tablecloths, blankets and rugs 

Thermometers 

Toilet soap 

Toothbrushes 

Underwear 

Video cassettes 

Video recorders 

Watchbands 

Watches 

Water colours. 


Romania has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Romania prohibits: 




Ivory 

Medical samples 

Stamps and philatelic items in 

Perishables 

postal articles sent to private 

Precious metals and stones persons 

Publications prejudicial to Used clothing, shoes and linen, 

political, social and moral order in gift packages 



RUSSIAN FEDERATION 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 


� 





� 

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 

Khanty- 626200 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. 

Continued… 


R

R 


Russian Federation - continued 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Russian Federation authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Leeches 

Stamps 


Medicines 

Vegetables 

Fish products 



Weapons 

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 


Cloth 


equipment 






Quantity 


10 metres 


10 

5 

1 

Item 








Quantity 

15 

1 litre 







Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Russian Federation prohibits: 

Eggs, raw Electronic and high-frequency 

machines 


September 2007


RWANDA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 





� 

1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Kigali 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Rwandan authorities before posting: 

Firearms 

Newspapers and books. Saccharine and similar products. 

Medicines 

Plants and grain 


Rwanda has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Rwanda prohibits: 

Absinthe-based liqueurs 

Animals, live 

Furs 


Ivory 


R

S 



SAINT CHRISTOPHER (ST KITTS) AND NEVIS 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 







The Air Mail and Sea Mail services for parcels are available only to Basseterre (St Kitts) and 

Charlestown (Nevis). 


Senders should determine import restrictions from St Christopher and Nevis authorities before 

posting: 


Car parts and accessories 

Foodstuff, prepared 




Saint Christopher and Nevis has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), St Kitts prohibits: 

Beer 



Ivory 


Playing cards


ST LUCIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 







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: 


Plants and plant products Tobacco and tobacco products. 

Firearms 



Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), St Lucia prohibits: 

Alcohol 



Ivory 

Knives 



Playing cards 


S

S 



ST PIERRE AND MIQUELON 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 20 kg $1176 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 





� 


� 



Senders should determine import restrictions from St Pierre and Miquelon authorities before posting 

medicines. 


St Pierre and Miquelon has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


Regulations (see �5.8.2).


ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Beguia Kingstown Mustique Palm Island St Vincent, Union Island 

Canouan 

island of 




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 

Bees 


Firearms 

Leeches 


Silkworms 




Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), St Vincent and The Grenadines prohibits: 

Cotton and cotton seeds 



Ivory 


Plan products 

Plants 

Seeds 

Soil samples 


S

S 



SAMOA, AMERICAN 

Including Tutuila Island, Aunu'u Island and Manua Island 

Chief town – Pago Pago 



– see �1.8 


ECI � � 


Air Mail 


� 

� � 

3–4 work days Registered Post Int’l � 

� � 20 kg $1131 




� 





� 






Prohibitions 



SAMOA 

Including Savai'i Island and Upolo Island 

Chief town – Apia 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

3–4 work days $2634 � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l � 

� 




� 

Extra Cover only. No notes. � Extra Cover only. No notes. 

Duty-payable articles � Not permitted in ECI � Not permitted in ECI 



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. 



The same as New Zealand. 



Prohibitions 



S

S 



SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE 



– see �1.8 





� 

8–10 work days � 

Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to São Tomé 




Sao Tome and Principe has no known import restrictions. 


Sao Tome and Principe has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Sao Tome and Principe prohibits: 


Antiques 

Costmetics 

Deeds 

Foodstuffs 

Furs 


Ivory 




SAUDI ARABIA, KINGDOM OF 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 



� 




Abha 

Baha 

Dhahran Jubail Industrial Najrân Seihat 

Al-Ahssa Beljarshi (airport) Jubay Industrial Qaryat Tabuk 

Al-Bukairieh Bicha Ha’il 

Jubayl Ras 

Ta'If 

Al-Kharj Burayda HaFar al Batin Khumais Ra's Tanourah Unayzah 

Al-Khobar Dammam Ir'Ir 

Mushayt Ryadh Yanbu Industrial 

Al-Mozannab Dawmat-Al- Jeddah Mecca Safwa Yanbu Maritime 

Al-Qoteif Jundul Jizân 

Medina Sakkaka 


Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not pay compensation for damage to articles containing: 

Liquids or substances that easily 

liquefy 


Fragile items Perishable items. 

Senders should determine import restrictions from Saudi Arabia before posting: 

Animals and animal products Foodstuffs, prepared 

Vegetables 

Films 


Addressing 

Pharmaceutical products Weapons 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Saudi Arabia prohibits: 

Alcohol 

Coins, precious metals, 

gemstones 

Medicines unless accompanied 

by a prescription 

Pork and derivative products 


S

S 



SENEGAL 



– see �1.8 





Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 

� 20 kg 

$1323 

$1323 


� 

Extra Cover only. No notes. Duty-payable articles� 


� 




ECI articles and EPI – Parcels do not deliver to a Post Office Box but does deliver to Poste Restante 




Senegal pays compensation only in cases of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senegal requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 


Senegal authorities before posting: 



Films, prerecorded cassettes or 

records 


Gold, items made of 



Raw hide and skins 

Second hand clothes 

Textile and textile articles 

Weapons 



Commercial goods require a certified invoice attached to the customs declaration. The sender should 

provide a Certificate of Origin, if required. 

Prohibitions 




Including Kosovo (see note 3 below) 

SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 3 6–7 work days $5000 3 15 kg $5000 


Sea Mail � 3 15 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Aleksinac Buljarica Jajinci Majdanpek Podgorica Stajicevo 

Apatin Cacak Kac 

Mihajlovo Pozarevac Stara Pazova 

Aradac Canj 

Kaluderica Mladenovac Pozega Stari Bar 

Arandjelovac Celarevo Kelebija Morinj Prcanj Stoliv 

Backa Palanka Cerevic Kikinda Muzlja Pristina Subotica 

Backa Popola Cetinje Kisac Negotin Prizren Surcin 

Backi Jarak Cuprija Kladovo Niksic Prokuplje Sutomore 

Bar 

Danilovgrad Klek 

Nis 

Radanovici Sveti Stefan 

Batajnica Dimitrovgrad Knjazevac Niska Banja Radovici Temerin 

Becej Djakovica Kosovo Polje Nova Pazova Rakovac Tivat 

Becici Dobanovci Kotor Nova Varos Raska Tuzi 

Bela Ckrva Dobrota Kovilj Novi Beograd Resnik Ulcinj 

Belgrade Donja Lastva Kovin Novi Pazar Risan Uzice 

Beocin Donji Milanovac Kragujevac Novi Sad Ruma Valjevo 

Berane Ecka 

Kraljevo Obrenovac Rumenka Veliki Pijesak 

Bezanija Elemir Krnjaca Ovca 

Sabac Veternik 

Bezdan Futog Krusevac Padinska Skela Sajkas Vranje 

Bijela Glozan Kumodraz Palic 

Senta Vrsac 

Bijelo Polje Gnjilane Lastva Pancevo Sid 

Zabalj 

Bikovo Gornji 

Grbaljska Paracin Sirig 

Zajecar 

Bor 

Milanovac Lazarevac Perast Smederevo Zeleznik 

Borca Herceg Novi Ledinci Perzica Do Sremska Zemun 

Budisava Horgos Ledine Petrovac Kamenica Zrenjanin 

Budva Igalo 

Lepetane Petrovaradin Sremski 

Bujanovac Jagodina Leskovac Pirot 

Karlovci 



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). 

continued… 


S

S 


Serbia and Montenegro – continued 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Serbia and Montenegro authorities before 

posting: 


Coffee 



Fruit 

Jewellery 



Meat and poultry products 

Medicines and patent medicines 




Radio sets 


Utensils. 

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. 










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 



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 


Invoices 


Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Serbia and Montenegro prohibits: 

Abortion procurement items 

Antiques 



Cosmetics 


brandies 

Foodstuffs 

Foreign products bearing Serbia Military uniforms of other states 

and Montenegro trademarks or Personal effects 

imitated trade marks Playing cards 

Furs 



Whistles, spoons and food 


containers having a lead 

Isopropanol 


Ivory 

Wines and must containing 



Liquids, non-hazardous Yeast.


SEYCHELLES 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail � 6–7 work days $5000 � 20 kg � 


Sea Mail � � 20 kg � 




notes. 

� 




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). 



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 

Tea. 


Commercial goods require an invoice inserted in the article. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Seychelles prohibits: 

Airline tickets, blank 

Antiques 

Clothing, used, intended 

for sale 

Cosmetics 


Foodstuffs 

Furs 



Ivory 



Playing cards 



S

S 



SIERRA LEONE 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 





� 



Sierra Leone requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Sierra Leone authorities before posting: 



Firearms 

Flock or remnants of material 

Plants 

Seeds 

Uniforms, military or 

government. 


Sierra Leone admits postage stamps only in Registered Post International. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Sierra Leone prohibits: 


or imitation 

Distilling apparatus Parasites and destroyers of 

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.


SINGAPORE 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 


Valuables – see �1.4 2 Extra Cover only. No notes. 2 Extra Cover only. No notes. 




� 

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. 


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 




Grain 

Hypodermic syringes 

Meat or meat products 






Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Singapore prohibits: 

Cyclamates, sodium and 

calcium, items containing 


Lucky charms, advertising of 

Milk, skimmed 

Postage stamps, fictitious or used 


S

S 



SLOVAKIA 



– see �1.8 





� 15 kg $5000 


� � 

� 15 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Banovce Nad Gelnica Kuty 

Nove Mesto Ruzomberok Trstena 

Bebravou Gemerska Kysucke Nove Nad Vahom Sabinov Trstin 

Banska Bystrica Horka Mesto Nove Sady Sala 

Turany 

Banska Handlova Ladce Nove Zamky Samorin Turcianske 

Stiavnica Harmanec Lednicke Rovne Opatova Secovce Teplice 

Baderjov Hlinik Nad Levice Oravsky Senec Turdosovce 

Badejov Spa Hronom Levoca Podzamok Senica Turzovka 

Bodza Hiohovec Lipany Partizanske Sered Tvrdostin 

Bojnice Hnusta Liptovsky Pezinok Skalica Velke Kapusany 

Boleraz Hodrusa Hamre Hradok Piesok Sliac 

Velky Krtis 

Bosaca Holic 

Liptovsky Piestany Slovenska Velky Kyr 

Bratislava Hrinova Mikulas Plesivec Lupca Velky Meder 

Brezno Hrobonovo Lozorno Podbrezova Slovenske Nove Velky Saris 

Brezova Pod Humenne Lubochna Poltar 

Mesto Vojany 

Bradlom Hurbanovo 1 Lucenec Poprad Smolenice Vrable 

Brusno Ilava 

Malacky Povazska Snina Vranov Nad 

Bytca Jablonica Martin 

Bystrica Spisska Nova Toplou 

Cadca Jaslovske Medzev Prakovce Ves 

Vrbove 

Chynorany Bohunice Medzilaborce Presov Stara Tura Vysny Kubin 

Cierna Nad Jasov Michalovce Pribenik Stropkov Zahorska 

Tisou Kalinovo Mochovce Prievidza Stupava Bystrica 

Cifer 

Kezmarok Modra 1 Puchov Surany Zarnovica 

Cinobana Kolarovo Moldava Rajec Svaty Jvr Zavadka Nad 

Detva Komarno Myjava Rakova Svidnik Hronom 

Dobsina Kosice Nalepkovo Rakovec Nad Svit 

Zem Kostolany 

Dolny Kubin Kralovsky Namestovo Ondavou Tisovec Ziar Nad 

Dubnica Chimec Nemsova Raslavice Tlmace Hronom 

Dubova Kremnica Nitra 

Revuca Topolcany Zilina 

Dunajska Kremnicke Nizna Rimauska Trebisov Zlate Moravce 

Streda Bane Nova Bana Sobota Trencianske Zlatno 

Filakovo Krompachy Nova Dubnica Rohoznik Teplice Zohor 

Galanta Krupina Novaky Rovinka Trencin Zvolen 

Gbely Kutniky 

Roznava Trnava 


Continued…


SLOVAKIA – continued 



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 

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 

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. 


Attach all invoices to the customs declaration. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Slovakia prohibits: 

Alcohol 

Antiques 

Chain letters 

Electrical appliances 

Furs 

Hosiery 

Ivory 





Saccharine 

Shoes 

Toys. 


S

S 



SLOVENIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Adlesici Cerknica Dvor Pri Jesenice Na Leskovec Pri Miklavz Na 

Ajdovscina Cerkno Zuzemberku Dolenjskem Krskem Dravskem 

Anhovo Cerkvenjak Fala 

Jurovski Dol Limbus Miklavz Pri 

Ankaran Cersak Fram 

Kal Nad Ljubljana Ormozu 

Apace Cirkovse Frankolovo Kanalom Ljubljana Miren 

Artice Cirkulane Gabrovka Kamna Gorica Crnuce Mirna 

Bagunje Na Col 

Globoko Kamnica Ljubljana Mirna Pec 

Goren Cresnovci Golnik Kamnik Dobrunje Mislinja 

Begunje P Crni Kal Gomilsko Kanal Ljubljana Polje Mojstrana 

Cerknic Crni Vrh Nad Gorenja Vas Kidricevo Ljubljana Most Na Soci 

Beltinci Idrijo Gorisnica Knezak Sentvid Motnik 

Bezice Crnice Gornja Kobarid Ljubljana Mozirje Murska 

Bizeljsko Crnomelj Radgona Kocevje Smartno Sobota 

Bled 

Dekani Gozd Martuljek Kojsko Ljubno Ob Savi Muta 

Blejska DobravaDesternik 

Gradec V Beli Komen Ljutomer Naklo 

Bohinjska Bela Divaca Grahovo Ob Komenda Loce Pri Nazarje 

Bohinjska Dob 

Baci Koper 

Poljcanah Notranje Gorice 

Bistrica Dobova Grahovo Pri Kosana Logatec Nova Cerkev 

Bohinjsko Dobravlje Cerknici Kostanjevica Na Lovrenc Na Nova Gorica 

Jezero Dobrna Grgar 

Krki 

Pohorju Novo Mesto 

Borovnica Dobrova Grize Kozina Loz 

Obrov 

Bostanj Dobrovo V Grobelno Kranj 

Lukovica Oplotnica 

Bovec 

Brdih Grosuplje Kranjska Gora Mackovci Orehova Vas 

Branik Dol Pri Hajdina Kresnice Majsperk Ormoz 

Braslovce Hrastniku Hinje 

Krize 

Makole Ortnek 

Breze Pri Celju Dol Pri Ljubljani Hoce 

Krizevci Pri Marezige Otocec Ob Krki 

Brezje Dolenja Vas Hrastnik Ljutomeru Maribor, Ozbalt 

Brezovica Pri Dolenjske Hrusevje Krka 

Dostava Pernica 

Ljubljani Toplice Idrija 

Krmelj Markovci Pri Pesnica Pri 

Brnik Aerodrom Domzale Ig 

Krska Vas Ptuju 

Mariboru 

Camsenik Dornava Ilirska Bistrica Krsko Martjanci Petrovce 

Catez Dornberk Ivancna Gorica Lasko Materija Piran 

Celje, Predali Dragatus Ivanjkovci Lenart V Mavcice Pisece 

Celje, Dostava Dramlje Izola 

Slovenskih Medvode Pivka 

Cepovan Dravograd Jakobski Dol Lendava Menges Planina 

Cerkje Ob Krki Drnovo Jarenina Lendva Metlika Podbocje 

Cerkklje Na Duplje Jelsane Lesce Mezica Podbrdo 

Gorenjskem Dutovlje Jesenice 

Podcetrtek 

Continued…


SLOVENIA – continued 

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 

Raka 

Rakek 

Ratece Planica 

Ravne Na 

Koroskem 

Recica Ob 

Savinji 

Rence 

Ribnica 

Ribnica Na 

Pohorju 

Rimske 

Toplice 

Rob 

Rogaska Slatina 

Rogsatec 

Ruse 

Secovlje 

Selca Nad 

Skofjo Loko 

Selnica Ob Davi 

Semic 

Sempas 

Sempeter Pri 

Gorici 

Sempeter V 

Savinjski 

Dolini 

Sencur 

Senovo 

Sentilj V 

Slovenskih 

Goricah 

Sentjanz Pri 

Dravogradu 

Sentjernej 

Smartno V 

Rozni Dolini 

Smlednik 

Sentjur Pri Celju Solkan 

Sentruper Sonozece 

Sentvid Pri Sorica 

Sticni Sostanj 

Setjanz Sovodenj 

Sevnica Spodnja Idrija 

Sezana Spodnji 

Skocjan Duplek 

Skofije Sredisce Ob 

Skofja Loka Dravi 

Skofja Vas Srednja Vas 

Skofljica Bohinju 

Sladki Vrh Sromlje 

Slap Ob Idrijci Srpenica 

Slovenj Gradec Stahovica 

Slovenska Stanjel 

Bistrica Stara Cerkev 

Slovenske Stari Trg Ob 

Konjice Kolpi 

Smarje Stari Trg Pri 

Smarje Pri Lozu 

Jelsah Starse 

Smarje Sap Stopice 

Smarjeske Store 

Toplice Stranice 

Smartno Ob Straza Pri 

Paki 

Novem Mestu 

Smartno Pri Litiji Struge 

Smartno Pri Strunjan 

Slovenj 

Gradcu 

Suhor 

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 


Slovenia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Slovenia authorities before posting: 

Coffee 



Fruit 

Jewellery 

Lithographic copies of plans or 

maps with a scale less than 

1:25000 


Meat and poultry products 

Medicines and patent medicines 


Plants or cuttings 


Reproduction equipment needed 

to pursue a private trade 


Utensils 

Wireless sets 

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. 






continued… 


S

S 


SLOVENIA – continued 

Import restrictions – continued 





Natural persons of Slovenian nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that 

profession subject to special conditions. 


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 


Invoices 


Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Slovenia prohibits: 

Abortion procuring items Foreign products bearing Whistles, spoons and food 

Cashew nuts 

Slovenia trademarks or imitated containers having a lead 


trade marks 



Military uniforms of other states Wines and must containing 



brandies 

Yeast. 

September 2007


SOLOMON ISLANDS 

Including Shortland Island 

For Bougainville and Buka, refer to Papua New Guinea 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

3–5 work days � � 20 kg Registered Post Int’l � 

� 




� 

Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. � Extra Cover ECI only. No notes. 




� 


Auki 

Honiara Lata 

Taro Tulagi Yandina 

Gizo 

Kirakira Munda 




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. 


Used clothing for personal use requires a Certificate of Fumigation endorsed by a competent 

authority. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Solomon Islands prohibits: 

Chain letters Clothing and dress material, 

used, if intended for sale. 


S

S 



SOMALIA 



– see �1.8 





� 


Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg $768 


� 






1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Mogadishu, Berbera (via Djibouti) and Hargeysa (via 

Djibouti) 


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. 



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 

Clothing and materials, used 

Firearms 

Insect killers 

Leeches 

Medicines and drugs 



Saccharine 

Salt 

Silkworms 


Weapons and part thereof. 


Private packages should be endorsed PRIVATE– NO COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, or PERSONAL EFFECTS, or 

GIFT ONLY, as appropriate. Commercial goods must be endorsed COMMERCIAL. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), 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.


SOUTH AFRICA 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $3073 


� � 

� 20 kg $3073 


� 





� 


Bloemfontein Durban Johannesburg Port Elizabeth 

Cape Town East London Kimberley Pretoria 



South Africa requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from South African authorities before posting: 

Beeswax and hive-frames Plants and part of 

Toys, resembling firearms 

Cheese 

Rice 

Weapons 

Liqueurs 

Meats and animal products 


Serums, vaccines and cultures of 

micro-organisms 


Yeast. 


South Africa has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), South Africa prohibits: 

Clothing, used, intended for 

resale 

Flypaper 

Footwear, used, intended for 

resale 

Fruit 

Honey, royal jelly, conserves 

sweetened with honey 


Prison-made goods. 


S

S 


Including Canary Island, 


SPAIN 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

5–7 work days $5000 � 20 kg $1536 


� � 

� 20 kg $1536 




notes. 




� 


notes. 



express post. Delivery to Canary Islands may take 4-5 work days. 


Spain requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 


Spanish authorities before posting: 



Jewellery and precious objects 




Commercial goods do not normally require an invoice. 

Used clothing and other materials require a Certificate of Disinfection. 

Plants and plant products require a Phytosanitary Certificate. 

Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Spain prohibits: 

Cotton seed 

Mushrooms and microbes, Religious relics and objects, such 

Foodstuffs containing saccharine cultures of 

as rosaries 


Playing cards 

Tobacco. 

Spain prohibits weapons of whatever type or category and all components of weapons.


SRI LANKA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 


� 





� 



express post. 


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. 


Sri Lanka has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


Regulations (see �5.8.2) 


S

S 



SUDAN 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Khartoum Khartoum North Omdurman Port Sudan Wad Madani 



3 Packaging of parcels addressed to Southern Sudan 

Parcels addressed to Southern Sudan must be waterproof. 


Sudan requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 


Sudanese authorities before posting: 

Foodstuff, prepared Pharmaceutical products Plants and plant products. 



Commercial goods require an inserted invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Sudan also prohibits all items offensive to the 

Muslim culture or sensitive to the Middle East security situation. Sudan prohibits: 


Antiques 



Firearms/paraphernalia, 

imitation 


Furs 


Grain samples 

Isopropanol 

Ivory 



Mangos 

Military uniforms and 

equipment 

Money orders 

Perishables 

Playing cards 

Pork products 


Religious publications/figures 

Sewing machines


SURINAME 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $933 


� � 

� 20 kg $933 


� 


notes. 





Groningen Moengo Nickerie Paramaribo Totness 

ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver to other places by contacting the addressee to arrange a delivery point. 




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 

primary textile materials 

Cocoa 

Coconut 

Coffee 

Cotton plants 


Commercial goods require an invoice posted separately to the addressee. 


Sugarcane plants. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Suriname prohibits: 

Bees Drugs Silkworms. 


S

S 



SWAZILAND 



– see �1.8 






Sea Mail � 

$274 

� 

4 20 kg 

� 

4 20 kg 

� 

� 


� 


� 

� 






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. 


Swaziland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Swaziland authorities before posting: 

Bees 

Cheeses 


Drugs 

Leeches 

Military uniforms and equipment 

Parasites and killers of insects 

Plants 

Rice 

Seeds 

Silkworms 

Spirits 


Weapons 

Yeast. 

Gifts 

Genuine gifts not exceeding 10 emalangeni in value and 5 kg in weight do not need an import permit. 


Commercial goods require an invoice posted separately to the addressee. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Swaziland prohibits: 

Bullion Currency, metallic Honey, royal jelly


SWEDEN 



– see �1.8 






$2351 � 20 kg $2351 


� � 

� 20 kg $2351 



notes. 





notes. 





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. 


Sweden requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 


Swedish authorities before posting: 


Animal and animal products 



Plastic and rubber products 

Strong beer 

Weapons 

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. 


Commercial goods require a certified invoice. 

Prohibitions 


Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2). 


S

S 



SWITZERLAND 



– see �1.8 






� � 

2 20 kg $1800 







� 



2 Delivery of Extra Cover letters and parcels 

Articles must be collected by the addressee from the destination post office. 


Switzerland requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 


from Swiss authorities before posting: 


Feathers and down 


Metals, precious, articles made of 



Salt 



Weapons. 


Switzerland has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Switzerland prohibits: 

Absinthe 

Offensive items and 

Spying devices, miniature. 


propaganda


SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 

� 


notes. 





Abo Kamal 

Al Hasakah 

Aleppo 

Banias 

Damascus 

Der Ezzor 

Edleb 

Hama 

Homs 

Jabli 

Lattakia 

Mohardi 

Qamishli 

Salameya 

Swida 

Tartous 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Syrian Arab Republic authorities before posting: 



Cinematographic films, celluloid 


Vegetable products. 

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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), 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 

Pork products 

Antiques 

Furs 

Precious stones and metals 



Publications, obscene 

Cinematographic films, celluloid Glass 


Clothes and stockings, used Grain samples 

Salt 

Coins 

Ivory 

Soap 

Corn oil 


Sulphur 

Cotton and cotton seeds Mangos 

Tallow 

Fats and oils 


imitation 

Flour 

Flowers and cuttings 

Military clothing 

Money orders 

Pearls 

Perishables 


Tobacco 

War material and the like 

Weapons, military 



S

T 



TAIWAN 

Including Pescadores, Quemoy and Matsu Islands 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–6 work days $768 � 20 kg $768 


� � 

� 


� 





� 

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



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. 


Addressing 

All mail should show TAIWAN as the last part of the address. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Taiwan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Asparagus 

Camphor 

Coin collectors items 

Gambling items 

Jewellery 


Molasses 

Ornamentals, made of glass or 

mother-of-pearl 

Saccharine and similar substances 

Sugar 

Tea, concentrates, essences and 

extracts of.


TAJIKISTAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Dushanbe and Khudjand 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Tajikistan authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Leeches 

Stamps 


Medicines 

Vegetables 

Fish products 




Tajikistan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 


Item 


Cloth 


equipment 






Quantity 


10 metres 


10 

5 

1 

Item 








Quantity 

15 

1 litre 







Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Tajikistan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Eggs, raw 


machines 

Furs 



Viagra 


T

T 


Including Tanganyika and Zanzibar 


TANZANIA 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 


� 

� 1 20 kg $5000 

6–7 work days � � 20 kg $400 


� � 

� 20 kg $400 


� 



� 




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 





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 


Films 

Publications and books 

Tanzania requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should 



All packages, unless addressed to a private person, require an inserted invoice. Senders should mark 

the article INVOICE ENCLOSED. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Tanzania prohibits lottery tickets and advertising.


THAILAND 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $2351 


� � 

� 


� 





� 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Thailand authorities before posting: 

Alcohol 


Firearms 


Hides 

Lenses, contact 

Skins 

Medical and surgical instruments Textiles and textile articles 

Pharmaceutical products Tobacco 

Plants and plant products Vegetable oils 

Playing cards 

Vinegar. 

Duty 

Thailand exempts articles less than 500 baht value from customs duty. 


Commercial goods require an inserted invoice and a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Thailand prohibits: 

Electronic games 

Handicrafts indicating forged 

origin 

Mechanical devices with score 

or marks 

Postcards and letter paper, 

unused. 


T

T 



TOGO 



– see �1.8 





Sea Mail � 

� 

� 20 kg 

� 

� 20 kg 

$3821 

$3821 




notes. 

� 


notes. 





Abloganme Akodessewa Forever Kagnikope Quartier Des Zone 

Adidugone Assivito Grand Marche Klikame Etoiles Administrative 

Aflao 

Be 

Hanoukope Kodjoviakope Solidarite Zone 

Nyekonakpoe Casablanca Hedzranawoe Lome 2 Tokoin Forever Industrielle 

Agbalepedogan Doulassame Nouveau Gd Nukafu Tokoin Hopital Zone Portuaire 

Agoue Nyive Dzidzole Ma 

Witi 




Togo pays compensation only in case of total loss, total theft or destruction of the article. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Togo authorities before posting: 

Drugs and medicines Fruit Hunting rifles 



Togo has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Togo prohibits: 

Absinthe 

Antiques 

Coffee products 

Coins, silver 


Furs 

Ivory 

Lotteries and advertising 


Metal, pieces of, resembling the 

legal coinage 



Poisons 


Radar equipment, 

transmitters/receivers 

Saccharine and related products 



TOKELAU ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 



Sea Mail � 

� 

� 

1 20 kg 

� 

� 

� 



� 

� 

� 


FaxPost bureau � Via New Zealand. 


New Zealand Post services Tokelau by Air Mail from Auckland via Western Samoa on each Monday, 

Thursday and Saturday. 





Prohibitions 



T

T 


Friendly Islands 


TONGA 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


Air Mail 

� 


� 

� 

� 

� 

4–5 work days � � 20 kg $900 


� � 

� 



� 


� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Tongan authorities before posting: 



Drugs and medicines Plants and parts of plants. 

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.


TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 10 kg $1620 




notes. 




� 


Alyce Glen Champ Fleur Goodwood Mt Lambert Princess Town St Joseph 

Arima Charlie Village Gardens Otaheite Pio Claro St Marys 

Arouca Couva Goodwood Park Palo Seco San Fernando Tacarigua 

Barataria Cunupia Gran Couva Penal 

Environs Tobago 

Bayshore Curepe La Romain Petite Valley San Juan Trincity 

Belmont Diamond Vale Laventille Piarco Sangre Grande Tunapuna 

California Diego Martin Longdenville Plainsancepark Santa Cruz Union Park 

Carapichaima Five Rivers Marabella Point A Pierre Shorelands Valencia 

Carenage Four Roads Maraval Point Cumana Siparia Valsayn 

Caroni Freeport Mayaro Point Fortin St Anns Valsayn Park 

Cascade Fyzabad Mcbean Point Lisas St Augustine Vistabella 

Chaguanas Glencoe Morvant Port of Spain St Clair Westmoorings 

Chaguaramas 

Mt Hope Environs St James Woodbrook 

ECI and EPI - Parcels have delayed delivery to rural destinations, which might be by registered or 





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 



Trinidad and Tobago has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Trinidad and Tobago prohibits: 

Animal skins 

Earth or packaging containing Lottery tickets and advertising 

Beeswax 

earth 


Coffee, raw 

Honey 

Sugar, unrefined. 

Ivory 


T

T 



TRISTAN DA CUNHA 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 

Air Mail 1 8–10 work days � 

Registered Post Int’l 1 8–10 work days � 

Sea Mail � 

1 10 kg 

� 

� 

� 

10 kg � 



� 

� 

� 




Air Mail services are by air to South Africa then by sea to Tristan da Cunha. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Tristan da Cunha authorities before posting: 

Drugs and medicines Potatoes. 


Commercial goods require an inserted invoice and Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 

Refer to Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide.


TUNISIA 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $3841 


� � 

� 20 kg $3841 


� 



� 




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 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Tunisian authorities before posting any goods not 

bearing sufficient marks of origin, plus: 

Alcohol 

Bees 

Cereals 

Cloth and clothing containing 

metallic thread 

Cloth, cotton 


Fats (margarine) 

Films 

Firearms 

Fruit 

Leeches 

Liqueurs 

Oils 

Pepper 


Saccharine 

Sugar 


Vegetables 

Viruses and serums 

Weapons, commercial 


Tunisia requires an import permit for some goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm 

that the addressee has any necessary permit. 


Commercial goods require an inserted certified invoice. Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Tunisia prohibits: 

Baby comforters 

Baby feeders with tubes 

Carpets 

Cartons and packaging 

Coins 


Cosmetics 

Crayons 

Footwear, rubber or plastic 

Glass receptacles 

Rugs 

Grapes 

Salt 

Hides and items made of Silverware 

Household items, made of metal Skins and items made of 

Jewellery 

Soap 

Lotteries tickets and advertising Tapestries 


Vines and parts of vines 

Pencils 

Raisins 

Woodwork items. 


T

T 



TURKEY 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $1535 


� � 

� 20 kg $1535 




notes. 




� 


notes. 


Adana Catalca Gemlik Kas 

Manisa, Saray 

Adapazari Cayeli Giresun Kayseri Industrial Selcuk 

Afyon Cayirova Golcuk Kdz Eregli Marmara Eregli Selimpasa 

Akhisar Cerkezkoy Gumusyaka Kemer Marmaris Side 

Akyazi Cesme Hadimkoy Kinali Mersin Silivri 

Alanya Corlu Hatay Kinali Ada Mesir Soke 

Amasya Corum Hereke Kirikkale Milas 

Soma 

Ankara Dalaman Heybeliada Kirsehir Misinli Sultanciftligi 

Antakya Demre Inegol Kocaeli Mudanya Sultankoy 

Antalya Denizli Iskenderun Konya Mugla Tarsus 

Aydin Dilovasi Istanbul Korfez Muradiye Tekirdag 

Bandirma Diyarbakir Izmir 

Kosekoy Muratli Trabzon 

Beylikduzu Edirne Izmit 

Kula 

Nazilli Turgutlu 

Bodrum Eskisehir Kahramanmaras Kumburgaz Ordu 

Tuzla 

Bolu 

Evrensekiz Kapikule Kusadasi Rize 

Usak 

Bursa Fethiye Karabuk Lara 

Salihli Vakiflar 

Buyukada Foca 

Karadeniz Luleburgaz Samandra Yalova 

Buyukcekmece Gaziantep Eregli Manavgat Samsun Yeniciftlik 

Buyukkaristiran Gebze Karaman Manisa, City Sanliurfa 


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. 

Continued…


TURKEY – continued 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Turkish authorities before posting: 

Bees and leeches 

Meat products 

Silkworm eggs 

Butter 


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 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Turkey prohibits: 

Alcohols and alcoholic Furs 


beverages 

Lottery tickets and advertising Propaganda against Turkey 

Antiques 


Saccharine 

Binoculars 


Saffron 


Measuring apparatus, non-metric Salt 

Coffee and tea 

Molasses 


Contraceptives and advertising Pepper, white 

Soil 

Flour 

Playing cards 



T

T 



TURKMENISTAN 



– see �1.8 

ECI � 4–5 work days $5000 � 


20 kg $5000 

Express Post Int’l 1 4–6 work days � � 


� 10 kg $1176 


� � 

� 10 kg $1176 

Confirm delivery 2 Registered or Extra Cover only. 


� 



� 






Turkmenistan does not deliver to addressees in person. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Turkmenistan authorities before posting: 


Bees 


Fish products 

Food products 

Fruit 

Leeches 

Medicines 


Silkworms 

Stamps 

Vegetables 




Turkmenistan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 




Cloth 


equipment 






10 metres 


10 

5 

1 








15 

1 litre 








Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Turkmenistan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Eggs, raw 


machines 

Furs 


Ivory 


Viagra


TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 





� 


Sea Mail � 

� 

� 10 kg � 



� 

� 

� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to Grand Turk, Caicos Island and Providenciales 




Senders should determine import restrictions from Turks and Caicos Islands authorities before 

posting drugs and medicines, or firearms. 


Turks and Caicos Islands has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Turks and Caicos Islands prohibit: 

Cosmetics 

Drugs, prescription 

Foodstuffs 


Ivory 

Labels 


Playing cards 


T

T 



TUVALU 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 



Sea Mail � 

� � 

� 



� 


� 




2 Post office locations 

Fanafuti 

Nanumanga 

Nanumea 

Nui 

Nuitao Nukufetau Nukulaelae Vaitupu 


Tuvalu 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 inserted invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Tuvalu prohibits: 

Clothing, used, intended for sale Currency, counterfeit Shaving brushes from Asian 

Coal-tar, derivatives of, useable in 

countries. 

dyes


UGANDA 



– see �1.8 





3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 


� 



� 




Arua 

Bushenyi 

Busia 

Entebbe 

Fort-Portal 

Gulu 

Hoima 

Iganga 

Jinja 

Kabale 

Kampala 

Kamuli 

Kasese 

Lira 

Malaba 

Masaka 

Masindi 

Mbale 

Mbarara 

Mubende 


3 Parcels for delivery beyond the railway system 

Parcels for delivery beyond the railway system must be watertight. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Ugandan authorities before posting: 

Clothing, bedding etc., used, for 

sale 

Coins 


Firearms 

Franking machines 

Fruit 

Metals, raw precious 



Rukungiri 

Tororo 

Plants 

Publications relating to sexual 

matters and birth control 

Seeds. 

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 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Uganda prohibits: 


Coins 

Distilled beverages containing 

basic oils or noxious chemical 

substances 

Flick knives 


Shaving brushes, Japanese. 


U

U 



UKRAINE 



– see �1.8 





� 10 kg $5000 


� � 

� 10 kg $5000 

Confirm delivery 3 Registered or Extra Cover only. 


� 



� 



1 ECI and EPI – Parcels deliver only to the cities and postcodes shown 

City Postcode City Postcode City Postcode 

Bila Tserkva 09100-09129 Kirovograd 25000-25490 Sevastopol 99000-99699 

Dnipropetrovsk 49000-49489 Lougansk 91000-91479 Simferopol 95000-95490 

Donetsk 83000-83490 Loutsk 43000-43499 Soumy 40000-40489 

Kharkiv 61000-61499 Lviv 79000-79490 Tcherkasy 18000-18499 

Kherson 73000-73480 Mykolaiv 54000-54490 Tchernigiv 14000-14499 

Ivano-Frankivsk 76000-76490 Odessa 65000-65480 Tchernivtsy 58000-58499 

Jitomir 10000-10499 Oujgorod 88000-88499 Ternopil 46000-46499 

Khmelnitskii 29000-29499 Poltava 36000-36499 Vinnitsa 21000-21499 

Kiev 01000-06999 Rivne 33000-33499 Zaporijia 96000-96499 

Ukraine does not accept ECI articles and EPI – Parcels addressed to a Post Office Box or Poste 

Restante (counter mail delivery). 



Ukraine does not deliver to addressees in person. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Ukraine authorities before posting: 

Agricultural products 

Animals or animal products 

Foodstuffs 






Ukraine admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 



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).


UKRAINE – 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. 




Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Ukraine prohibits coins. 


U

U 



UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 

Including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and 

Umma Al Qaiwain 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 4 work days Air Mail � 

� 1 15 kg $5000 

4–5 work days $5000 Registered Post Int’l � 

� 20 kg $5000 


Sea Mail � � 20 kg $5000 


� 









Senders should determine import restrictions from United Arab Emirates authorities before posting: 


Films 



Publications and books 

Substances sent for medical 

examination or analysis. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), United Arab Emirates prohibits: 


Carbon paper 


Ivory 

Insecticides, agriculture 


Oil cloth 

Oiled paper 

Pearls, cultured, imitated or 

artificial 

Pork and pork products 

Weapons and parts thereof.


UNITED KINGDOM 

Including England, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland 

and Wales 



– see �1.8 




� 1 20 kg $5000 

4–5 work days $5000 Registered Post Int’l � 

� 20 kg $1000 


Sea Mail � � 20 kg $1000 


� 





� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from United Kingdom authorities before posting: 




Radio transmitters 

Sealskins 

Vegetables 

Weapons including guns. 

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 Mercury Cadmium 

Hexavalent chromium Polybrominated biphenyls 

(PBBs) 

The following articles now need to be checked: 

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers 

(PBDEs) 

Large household appliances Small household appliances IT and telecommunication 

equipment 

Consumer equipment Lighting equipment Electrical and electronic tools 

(with the exception of large- 

Toys, leisure and sports 

equipment 

Austomatic dispensers 

scale stationary industrial tools) 

Continued… 


U

U 


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. 


Articles exceeding ₤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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), United Kingdom prohibits: 

Clothes and rags, soiled 

Flick knives 

Horror comics 



Mineral products 


Videos, sound recordings and 

printed matter, indecent.


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 



– see �1.8 





� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 







� 




Senders should determine import restrictions from United States of America authorities before 

posting: 


Hides 


Skins 


Vegetable and other plant 

products 

Weapons 

Wool. 

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 

Bakery goods 

Beverages, all 

Canned/frozen food 

Confectionary 

Dairy products and eggs 

Senders should provide a Certificate of Origin, whenever possible. 

Fish/seafood 

Food components 

Raw agricultural goods 

Snack foods, all 


U

U 


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – continued 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), United States of America prohibits: 


Cereals 

Coffee 

Chain letters & lottery tickets or 

related advertising 


Fruit, nuts and citrus peel 

Meat and fish products 

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.


URUGUAY 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

3 20 kg � 


� 





� 




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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Uruguay authorities before posting: 


Plants and parts of plants Weapons 



Commercial goods require an inserted invoice with a duplicate copy posted separately to the 

addressee. Used clothing requires a Certificate of Disinfection. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Uruguay prohibits: 

Animals 

Jewels and other precious articles Vines and part of vines. 

Coins, gold or silver 



U

U 



UZBEKISTAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 




notes. 




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. 

� 


notes. 



Senders should determine import restrictions from Uzbekistan authorities before posting: 


Fruit 

Silkworms 

Bees 

Leeches 

Stamps 


Medicines 

Vegetables 

Fish products 


Plants and plant products Weapons, hunting 


Uzbekistan admits items for the exclusive personal use of the addressee, subject to the payment of 


Item 


Cloth 


equipment 






Quantity 


10 metres 


10 

5 

1 

Item 








Quantity 

15 

1 litre 







Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Uzbekistan prohibits: 

Antiques 

Cheques 

Coins 

Eggs, raw 


machines 

Furs 

Items containing powder 


Money orders 



Viagra


VANUATU 



– see �1.8 





� 3 20 kg � 


� � 

� 


� 



� 



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 


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. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Vanuatu authorities before posting: 

Animals and animal products Drugs and medicines Plants and plant products 

Tobacco 



Commercial goods require an invoice. Some goods require a Certificate of Origin. Senders should 

post documents separately to the addressee. 

Prohibitions 




V

V 



VATICAN 



– see �1.8 





� 20 kg $3840 


� � 

� 20 kg $3840 




notes. 

� 


notes. 




1 ECI courier and EPI – Parcels deliver to all destinations 




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. 


Same as Italy. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Vatican prohibits: 

All items prohibited by Italy 

Clothing 

Films 

Perfumes 

Photographic apparatus 


Publications contrary to public 

order, morals and religion 

Tobacco.


VENEZUELA 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 










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 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Venezuela prohibits: 



Coffee 

Coins 

Cotton 

Credit cards, blanks 

Drugs and pharmaceutical 

products of unknown 

composition 

Firearms 

Fruits 

Ivory 



Pearls 

Pornographic material 

Saccharine 

Salt. 


V

V 



VIETNAM 



– see �1.8 



Express Post Int’l � 4 work days � 1 20 kg $5000 


� 


� � 

� 

Confirm delivery 2 Registered only. 2 

Valuables – see �1.4 � 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: 

Angiang Binhthuan Hanam Langson Quangnam Thanhhoa 

Bacgiang Camau Hatay Longan Quangngai Thua Thien Hue 

Baclieu Cantho Hoabinh Namdinh Quangninh Tiengiang 

Bacninh Daclac Hungyen Nghean Qungtri Travinh 

Baria Vungtau Dongnai Khanhhoa Ninhbinh Soctrang Vinhlong 

Ben Tre Dongthap Kiengiang Ninhthuan Tayninh Vinhphuc 

Binhduong Gialai Kontum Phutho Thaibinh 

Binhphuoc Haiduong Lamdong Phuyen Thainguyen 




Vietnam does not deliver to addressees in person. 


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. 


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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Vietnam prohibits: 

Animal and animal products 



Publications and recordings 

Radio transmitters and receivers 

Tobacco products


VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 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). 



Senders should determine import restrictions from British Virgin Islands authorities before posting: 


Drugs and medicines Fruit 

Cotton and cotton seeds Firearms 




Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), British Virgin Islands prohibits: 

Currency notes and coins Gambling devices Ivory 


V

V 



VIRGIN ISLANDS, USA 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 20 kg $5000 


� � 

� 20 kg $5000 



� 

� 

� 








Prohibitions 



WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS 



– see �1.8 


ECI 


� 


� 

� 


� � 20 kg $2815 


� � 

� 



� 


� 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Wallis and Futuna Islands authorities before 

posting: 



Counterfeiting apparatus 

Films 

Firearms 

Flowers 

Fruit 

Medicines 

Plants 

Sound recordings. 

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. 


Senders should post Certificates of Origin and all documentation to the addressee separately. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Wallis and Futuna Islands prohibits: 



Metal counters and similar 

articles resembling coins 

Sweetening agents 

Weights and measures, nonmetric 

Wine made with raisins, figs or 

dates. 


W

Y 

288 International Post 


YEMEN 



– see �1.8 




Air Mail 3 5–6 work days � � 20 kg � 


Sea Mail � � 20 kg � 



notes. 




� 

Not permitted in ECI. 


Aden 

Al-Mukla Sana’a Taëz 

Al-Hodaida Ibb 

Seiyun 



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 



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. 


Each parcel or each group of parcels despatched simultaneously by a single sender to the same 

addressee requires a commercial invoice. 

Prohibitions 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Yemen prohibits all items offensive to the Muslim 

culture or sensitive to the Middle East situation. Yemen also prohibits: 


Antiques 


imitation 

Furs 


Ivory 


Literature, contrary to the 

Islamic faith 



Playing cards 


Pork products 

Quinine, rose coloured 


Sound recordings 

Weapons-manufacturing 

equipment 

Works of art


ZAMBIA 



– see �1.8 





3 20 kg $940 


� � 

3 20 kg $940 


� 


notes. 





Chilibombwe 

Chilanga 

Chingola 

Chipata 

Kabwe 

Kafue 

Kalulushi 

Kitwe 

Livingstone 

Luanshya 

Lusaka 

Mazabika 

Mufulira 

N’dola 



3 Articles, other than letters, for delivery beyond the railway system 

Articles, other than letters, for delivery beyond the railway system must be watertight. 


Senders should determine import restrictions from Zambian authorities before posting: 



Plants and parts of plants Tobacco, raw 



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 


ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Zambia prohibits: 

Antiques 

Aphrodisiacs and literature 

relating thereto 

Cash letters 

Cosmetics 

Credit cards, blank 

Furs 


Ivory 





Spirits, preparations of, or 

essences and extracts of 


Z

Z 



ZIMBABWE 



– see �1.8 





� 


� � 

� 20 kg � 


� 


� 

� 




Bulawayo 

Ascot 

Beilbridge 

Belmont 

Famona 

Gwanda 

Hillside 

Hwange 

Morningside 

Gweru 

Gokwe Kwekwe Redcliff 

Harare 

Amby 

Avondale 

Banket 

Bindura 

Borrowdale 

Causeway 

Chegulu 

Chinhoyi 

Chisipiti 

Chivhu 

Harare Airport 

Highfield 

Mpopoma 

Nkulumane 

Highlands 

Kadoma 

Kariba 

Karol 

North End 

Plumtree 

Raylton 

Victoria Falls 

Kopje Norton 

Marondera Seke 

Mount Pleasant Southerton 

Mvulwi Waterfalls 

Masvingo 

Chiredzi Triangle Zvishavane 

Mutare 

Chimanimani Chipinge Nyanga Rusape 





Senders should determine import restrictions from Zimbabwe authorities before posting: 




Plants and parts of plants Venereal diseases, advertisements 

for treatment of. 

Zimbabwe has no current requirements for special documentation. 

Prohibitions 


EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Zimbabwe prohibits: 


Lottery tickets and advertising Spirits, commercial. 

Aphrodisiacs and literature 

relating thereto 

Prison-made goods


�6.3 – 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 Refer to: Page 

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 274 

Admiralty Islands Papua New Guinea 211 

Aegean Islands Greece 129 

Afghanistan 50 

Ajman United Arab Emirates 274 

Åland Finland 119 

Alaska United States of America 277 

Albania 51 

Algeria 52 

American Samoa Samoa, American 230 

Andaman Islands India 144 

Andorra France 120 

Angola 53 

Anguilla 54 

Antigua and Barbuda 55 

Anua Island Samoa, American 230 

Apia Samoa 231 

Argentina 56 

Armenia 57 

Aruba Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

Ascension and St Helena 58 

Aunu'u Samoa, American 230 

Austria 59 

Azerbaijan 60 

Azores Portugal 217 

Bahamas 61 

Bahrain 62 

Balearic Islands Spain 248 

Bangladesh 63 

Banks Island Vanuatu 281 

Barbados 64 

Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda 55 

Belarus 65 

Belgium 66 

Belize 67 

Benin 68 

Bermuda 69 

Bhutan 70 

Bismark Archipelago Papua New Guinea 211 

Bolivia 71 

Bonaire Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

Borneo Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, 77, 146 

or Malaysia 

177 

Bosnia-Herzegovina 72 

291 

September 2007

292 

Destination cross-reference index – continued 




Botswana 74 

Bougainville Papua New Guinea 211 

Brazil 75 

British Indian Ocean Territory 76 

Brunei Darussalam 77 

Buka Papua New Guinea 211 

Bulgaria 78 

Burkina Faso 79 

Burma Myanmar 194 

Burundi 80 

Byelorussia Belarus 65 

Caicos Islands Turks and Caicos Islands 269 

Cambodia 81 

Cameroon 82 

Campbell Island New Zealand 201 

Canada 83 

Canary Islands Spain 248 

Cape Verde 84 

Caroline Islands Micronesia, Federated States 188 

Cayman Islands 85 

Central African Republic 86 

Chad 87 

Channel Islands United Kingdom 275 

Chatham Island New Zealand 201 

Chile 88 

China, People's Republic 89 

Christmas Island, Indian Ocean 91 

Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean Kiribati 158 

Cocos (Keeling) Islands 91 

Colombia 92 

Comoros 93 

Congo 94 

Congo, Democratic Republic 95 

Cook Islands 96 

Corfu Greece 129 

Corsica France 120 

Costa Rica 97 

Côte D'Ivoire 98 

Crete Greece 129 

Croatia 99 

Cuba 101 

Curacao Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

Cyprus 102 

Cyrenaica Libyan Jamahiriya 168 

Czech Republic 103 

Dahomey Benin 68




Denmark 104 

Diego Garcia British Indian Ocean Territory 76 

Djibouti 105 

Dodecanese Islands Greece 129 

Dominica 106 

Dominican Republic 107 

Dubai United Arab Emirates 274 

Ducie Pitcairn Islands 215 

East Timor 108 

Easter Island Chile 88 

Ecuador 109 

Egypt 110 

El Salvador 111 

Ellice Island Tuvalu 270 

England United Kingdom 275 

Equatorial Guinea 112 

Eritrea 113 

Estonia 114 

Ethiopia 115 

Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 116 

Fanning Island Kiribati 158 

Faroe Islands 117 

Fiji 118 

Finland 119 

France 120 

French Guiana 121 

French Polynesia 122 

Friendly Islands Tonga 262 

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 274 

Futuna Island Wallis and Futuna Islands 287 

Gabon 123 

Gambia 124 

Gambier Islands French Polynesia 122 

Georgia 125 

Germany 126 

Ghana 127 

Gibraltar 128 

Gilbert Islands Kiribati 158 

Great Britain United Kingdom 275 

Greece 129 

Greenland 130 

Grenada 131 

Guadeloupe 132 

Guam 133 

Guatemala 134 

Guernsey United Kingdom 275 

Guinea 135 

293 

September 2007

294 





Guinea-Bissau 136 

Guyana 137 

Haiti 138 

Hawaii United States of America 277 

Henderson Island Pitcairn Islands 215 

Holland Netherlands 198 

Honduras 139 

Hong Kong 140 

Hungary 141 

Iceland 143 

Ifni Morocco 192 

India 144 

Indonesia 146 

Inner Mongolia China, People's Republic 89 

Iran, Islamic Republic 147 

Iraq 148 

Ireland 149 

Ireland, Northern United Kingdom 275 

Irian Jaya Indonesia 146 

Isle of Man United Kingdom 275 

Israel 150 

Italy 151 

Ivory Coast Côte D'Ivoire 98 

Jamaica 152 

Japan 153 

Jersey United Kingdom 275 

Jordan 154 

Kampuchea Cambodia 81 

Kanton Island Kiribati 158 

Kazakhstan 155 

Kenya 157 

Kermadec Islands New Zealand 201 

Kirghizia Kyrgyzstan 162 

Kiribati 158 

Kiritimati Island Kiribati 158 

Korea, Democratic People's 

159 

Republic (North Korea) 

Korea, Republic (South Korea) 160 

Kuwait 161 

Kyrgyzstan 162 

Lao, People's Democratic Republic 163 

Latvia 164 

Lebanon 165 

Lesotho 166 

Liberia 167 

Libyan Jamahiriya 168




Liechtenstein 169 

Lithuania 170 

Loyalty Islands New Caledonia 200 

Luxembourg 171 

Macao 172 

Macedonia, the former Yugoslav 

173 

Republic of 

Macias Nguema Biyoga Equatorial Guinea 112 

Madagascar 175 

Madeira Portugal 217 

Malawi 176 

Malaysia 177 

Maldives 178 

Mali 179 

Malta 180 

Manchuria China, People's Republic 89 

Manua Islands Samoa, American 230 

Mariana Islands 181 

Marquesas Islands French Polynesia 122 

Marshall Islands 182 

Martinique 183 

Matsu Islands Taiwan 256 

Mauritania 184 

Mauritius 185 

Mexico 186 

Micronesia, Federated States 188 

Miquelon St Pierre and Miquelon 228 

Moldova 190 

Monaco France 120 

Mongolia 190 

Mongolia, Inner China, People's Republic 89 

Montserrat 191 

Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro 235 

Morocco 192 

Mozambique 193 

Myanmar 194 

Namibia 195 

Nauru 196 

Nepal 197 

Netherlands 198 

Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

New Britain Papua New Guinea 211 

New Caledonia 200 

New Ireland Papua New Guinea 211 

New Zealand 201 

Newfoundland Canada 83 

295 

September 2007

296 





Nicaragua 202 

Nicobar Islands India 144 

Niger 203 

Nigeria 204 

Niuafo'ou Tonga 262 

Niue Island 205 

Norfolk Island 205 

North Korea Korea, Democratic People's 

159 

Republic 

Northern Ireland United Kingdom 275 

Norway 206 

Ocean Island Kiribati 158 

Oeno Pitcairn Islands 215 

Oman 207 

Pago Pago Samoa, American 230 

Pakistan 208 

Palau 209 

Panama Canal Zone Panama Republic 210 

Panama Republic 210 

Papua New Guinea 211 

Paraguay 212 

Peru 213 

Pescadores Taiwan 256 

Philippines 214 

Phoenix Islands Kiribati 158 

Pitcairn Islands 215 

Poland, Republic 216 

Portugal 217 

Principe Sao Tome and Principe 232 

Puerto Rico 218 

Qatar 219 

Quemoy Taiwan 256 

Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates 274 

Reunion 220 

Rio Muni Equatorial Guinea 112 

Rodriguez Mauritius 185 

Romania 221 

Russian Federation 223 

Rwanda 225 

Ryukyu Islands Japan 153 

Saba Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

Sabah Malaysia 177 

Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and 

226 

Nevis 

St Eustatius Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

St Helena Ascension and St Helena 58




St Lucia 227 

St Maarten Netherlands Antilles and Aruba 199 

St Pierre and Miquelon 228 

St Vincent and the Grenadines 229 

Samoa, American 230 

Samoa 231 

San Marino Italy 151 

Santa Cruz Islands Solomon Islands 245 

Sao Tome and Principe 232 

Sarawak Malaysia 177 

Sardinia Italy 151 

Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 233 

Savai'i Island Samoa 231 

Scotland United Kingdom 275 

Senegal 234 

Serbia Serbia and Montenegro 235 

Serbia and Montenegro 235 

Seychelles 237 

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 274 

Shortland Islands Solomon Islands 245 

Sicily Italy 151 

Sierra Leone 238 

Singapore 239 

Slovakia 240 

Slovenia 242 

Society Islands French Polynesia 122 

Solomon Islands 245 

Somalia 246 

South Africa 247 

South Georgia Falkland Islands 116 

South Korea Korea, Republic 160 

South Orkney Islands Falkland Islands 116 

South Sandwich Islands Falkland Islands 116 

South Shetland Islands Falkland Islands 116 

Spain 248 

Sri Lanka 249 

Sudan 250 

Suriname 251 

Swaziland 252 

Sweden 253 

Switzerland 254 

Syrian Arab Republic 255 

Tahiti French Polynesia 122 

Taiwan 256 

Tajikistan 257 

Tanganyika Tanzania 258 

297 

September 2007

298 





Tanzania 258 

Thailand 259 

Tibet China, People's Republic 89 

Timor, East East Timor 108 

Timor, West Indonesia 146 

Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 263 

Togo 260 

Tokelau Islands 261 

Tonga 262 

Torres Islands Vanuatu 281 

Trinidad and Tobago 263 

Tristan da Cunha 264 

Tuamotu Islands French Polynesia 122 

Tubuai Islands French Polynesia 122 

Tunisia 265 

Turkey 266 

Turkmenistan 268 

Turks and Caicos Islands 269 

Tuvalu 270 

Uganda 271 

Ukraine 272 

Umma Al Qaiwain United Arab Emirates 274 

United Arab Emirates 274 

United Kingdom 275 

United States of America 277 

Upolo Island Samoa 231 

Upper Volta Burkina Faso 79 

Uruguay 279 

Uzbekistan 280 

Vanuatu 281 

Vatican 282 

Venezuela 283 

Vietnam 284 

Virgin Islands, British 285 

Virgin Islands, USA 286 

Wales United Kingdom 275 

Wallis and Futuna Islands 287 

Washington Island Kiribati 158 

West Timor Indonesia 146 

Western Samoa Samoa 231 

Yemen 288 

Yugoslavia Serbia and Montenegro 235 

Zaire Congo, Democratic Republic 95 

Zambia 289 

Zanzibar Tanzania 258 

Zimbabwe 290


INDEX 

A 

address labels................................see labels, address 

addressing ........................................................... �5.5 

blind, articles for........................................�4.1.6 

defence forces mail ...................................�4.2.5 

ECI articles.................................................�2.1.7 

Express Post International – Parcels ....�2.3.9 

advice of delivery 

.......... see Delivery Confirmation, International 

Aerogramme......................................�1.1.2, �1.1.4 

AFPO ..................................................................�4.2 

Air Mail................................................................ �2.4 

Australian Antarctic Territory 

............................................. �5.1, �5.4, �5.17.1 

B 

bank notes........................................................�1.4.1 

blind, international articles for........................ �4.1 

International Contract Business..................... �2.8 

C 

CCITT Group 3 .............................................�2.7.1 

Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) 

............................................. �5.1, �5.4, �5.17.1 

claim conditions, compensation and Extra 

Cover, international ...................................�5.17 

claimant, identification of 

compensation, international..................�5.15.3 

Extra Cover, international.....................�5.16.3 

Cocos (Keeling) Islands ....... �5.1, �5.4, �5.17.1 

coins..................................................................�1.4.1 

collection at post office, mail addressed for �1.7 

compensation 

claim conditions, international ................�5.17 

claims, international...................................�5.15 

Registered Post International..................�2.5.9 

complaints about International Post ...........�5.14 

confiscated articles, claims excluded ........�5.17.2 

consequential loss.........................................�5.17.2 

contents 

of a letter.....................................................�1.1.2 

of a parcel ...................................................... �5.6 

Convention, UPU...........................................�5.3.1 

cover, limits of 

compensation...........................................�5.15.2 

currency notes................................................. �1.4.1 

customs documentation................................ �5.4.1 

AFPO.......................................................... �4.2.3 

Air Mail....................................................... �2.4.3 

ECI ................................................�2.1.2, �2.1.3 

Express Post International - Letters ..... �2.2.4 

Express Post International – Parcels... �2.3.2 

HMA ship................................................... �4.2.3 

Extra Cover articles.................................. �3.1.5 

Registered Post International ................. �2.5.4 

Sea Mail Parcels......................................... �2.6.3 

customs duty 

payment of ................................................. �5.4.4 

customs regulations...........................................�5.4 

D 

damage 

compensation claims for ....................... �5.15.6 

Extra Cover claims for........................... �5.16.6 

defence forces mail............................................�4.2 

Delivery Confirmation, International ............�3.2 

delivery delays 

claims excluded ....................................... �5.17.2 

complaints................................................ �5.14.3 

demurrage........................................................ �5.4.5 

Diagnostic Substances ......................................�1.6 

dimensions 

Aerogramme.............................................. �1.1.4 


Express Post International - Parcels..... �2.3.1 

FaxPost ....................................................... �2.7.3 

Greeting card............................................. �1.1.3 

International Reply Paid.......................... �2.9.5 

Letter........................................................... �1.1.1 

Parcel.............................................�1.2.2, �1.2.3 

Postcard ...................................................... �1.1.3 


document reconstruction costs................. �5.15.7 

documentation, customs 

..................................see customs documentation 

documents 

in Letters..................................................... �1.1.2 

in ECI.......................................................... �2.1.2 

in International FaxPost.......................... �2.7.1 

dutiable goods received from overseas...... �5.4.4 

duty-payable articles ..........................................�1.5 

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E 

EDN .................................................................�5.4.2 

enquiries about International Post...............�5.14 

envelopes, ISO recommended ....................�1.1.1 

envelopes, prepaid 

Air Mail .......................................................�2.4.7 

Express Post International - Letters......�2.2.2 



export controls and permits.........................�5.4.3 

export declaration number ...........................�5.4.2 

export registration..........................................�5.4.2 

Express Courier International (ECI)............. �2.1 

Express Post International - Letters.............. �2.2 

Express Post International - Parcels.............. �2.3 

Extra Cover claim conditions, international�5.17 

Extra Cover claims, international.................�5.16 

Extra Cover, international ............................... �3.1 

ECI...............................................................�2.1.6 


Extra Cover, value..........................................�3.1.2 

F 

facsimile document ........................................�2.7.1 

FaxPost, International...................................... �2.7 

Firearms and firearm parts .............................. �5.9 

force majeure, claims excluded..................�5.17.2 

fragile items, claims excluded.....................�5.17.2 

G 

gold.......................................................................�1.4 

greeting card......................................�1.1.2, �1.1.3 

H 

Heard Island....................................................... �5.1 

I 

IDD...................................................................�2.7.1 

International FaxPost...see FaxPost, International 

International Extra Cover 

.............................see Extra Cover, International 

International Money Orders .........................�2.11 

International Post and the GST ..................... �5.2 

International Post, scope of ............................ �5.1 

International Reply Coupons........................�2.10 

International Reply Paid .................................. �2.9 

IRP .......................................................................�2.9 


J 

jewels ....................................................................�1.4 

L 

labels, address 

Aerogrammes ............................................ �1.1.4 

Print Post Direct Bags ............................. �1.3.2 

labels, service logos 

Air Mail....................................................... �2.4.6 


letter, Air Mail.....................................................�1.1 

contents of ................................................. �1.1.2 

lodgement 

Air Mail....................................................... �2.4.4 

Delivery Confirmation, International ... �3.2.2 

ECI .............................................................. �2.1.4 


Express Post International - Parcels..... �2.3.6 

FaxPost, International.............................. �2.7.6 

Extra Cover articles.................................. �3.1.3 



Lord Howe Island..............................................�5.1 

loss 

compensation claims for ....................... �5.15.5 

Extra Cover claims for........................... �5.16.5 

lost items 

subsequent discovery of ........................ �5.17.5 

title to ........................................................�5.17.4 

M 

M bags..................................................................�1.3 

Mail Security Requirements .......................... �5.10 

McDonald Island ...............................................�5.1 

Merchandise 

ECI .............................................................. �2.1.2 

Express Post International – Parcels.... �2.3.4 

money orders, international.......................... �2.11 

N 

Navy, mail for....................................�4.2, �5.17.1 

non-delivery complaints, International Post 

.................................................................... �5.14.2 

non-documents, ECI..................................... �2.1.2 

Norfolk Island ........................�5.1, �5.4, �5.17.1 

notes, currency or bank ....................................�1.4 

O 

offensive articles........................................... �5.17.2


P 

packaging ............................................................ �5.6 


ECI...............................................................�2.1.8 


parcels..................................................................�1.2 

patient specimens .............................................. �1.6 

platinum .............................................................. �1.4 

postage refunds............................ �5.15.8, �5.16.7 

Postal Parcels Agreement, UPU..................�5.3.1 

postcard, international.....................�1.1.2, �1.1.3 

poste restante .......................................�1.7, �2.1.7 

prepaid envelopes................ see envelopes, prepaid 

Print Post Direct Bags International ............. �1.3 

prohibited goods 

claims excluded........................................�5.17.2 

received from overseas.............................�5.4.4 

prohibitions ........................................................ �5.8 

classes of .....................................................�5.8.1 

country-specific .........................................�5.8.3 


ECI.................................................�2.1.9, �5.8.2 


proof of despatch 

Express Post International......................�2.2.5 

proof of posting 


proof of delivery 

Delivery Confirmation, International....... �3.2 


PSTN................................................................�2.7.1 

Q 

quarantine requirements ...............................�5.4.6 

R 

redirection.........................................................�5.11 

international articles................................�5.11.2 

Registered Post International.......................... �2.5 

reply coupons, international..........................�2.10 

reply paid, international.................................... �2.9 

restrictions, export .........................................�5.7.1 

restrictions, import.........................................�5.7.2 

S 

satchels, ECI....................................................�2.1.8 

Sea Mail Parcels ................................................. �2.6 

securities payable to bearer.............................. �1.4 

silver.....................................................................�1.4 

size....................................................... see dimensions 

T 

travellers' cheques ..............................................�1.4 

U 

undeliverable articles ...................................... �5.13 

Universal Postal Union (UPU)........................�5.3 

UPU Convention ........................................... �5.3.1 

UPU Postal Parcels Agreement .................. �5.3.1 

Usual Delivery Time..........................................�1.8 

V 

valuable items ....................................�1.4, �5.16.2 

W 

weight 

Aerogramme.............................................. �1.1.4 

Air Mail....................................................... �2.4.2 

blind, international Parcels for............... �4.1.3 

ECI .............................................................. �2.1.1 

Express Post International – Parcels.... �2.3.3 

Greeting card............................................. �1.1.3 

International Reply Paid.......................... �2.9.5 

Letter........................................................... �1.1.1 

Non-infectious diagnostic substances .. �1.6.2 

Parcel........................................................... �1.2.1 

Patient specimens ..................................... �1.6.2 

Postcard ...................................................... �1.1.3 

Print Post Direct Bags ............................. �1.3.1 

Sea Mail Parcel .......................................... �2.6.2 

withdrawal from the International Post ..... �5.11 

September 2007



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