Postal Bulletin 22144 - December 23, 2004 - USPS.com

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82 POSTAL BULLETIN 22144 (12-23-04) here only for emphasis) so that the item in its entirety reads as follows:] b. Packages. Items that cannot be prepared in trays because of their size or shape must be placed loose in airmail sacks. Use PS Tag 115, International Priority Airmail, and label to either Toronto or Vancouver, as appropriate. Attach a completed PS Tag 178. See 292.451b. * * * * * 293 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Service * * * * * 293.9 Preparation Requirements * * * * * 293.94 Makeup Requirements for ISAL * * * * * 293.942 Sacking Once packages of ISAL mail are prepared, the packages are then placed into one of three types of designated sacks: [Revise the second sentence of item 293.942a by removing the words “gray” and “ISAL” in the phrase “in a gray plastic ISAL sack” (in bold here only for emphasis) so that the item in its entirety reads as follows:] a. Direct Country Sack. Prepare a direct country sack if there are at least 11 pounds of mail to the same country. The mail must be packaged and enclosed in a plastic sack and labeled to the country with PS Tag 155, Surface Airlift Mail. The maximum weight of a direct country sack must not exceed 66 pounds. * * * * * 293.943 Sacking Labeling Depending on the type of sack, labels are prepared as follows: [Revise the first sentence of item 293.943a by removing the words “gray” and “ISAL” in the phrase “a gray plastic ISAL sack” (in bold here only for emphasis) so that the item reads as follows (the revision text noted here does not include subitems (1) through (4) that follow item a):] a. Direct Country Sack. For a direct country sack, use a plastic sack. Use PS Tag 155 to label each sack with the destination country’s name. Mailers must complete four blocks on PS Tag 155: * * * * * 294 Publishers’ Periodicals * * * * * 294.4 Makeup Requirements for Publishers’ Periodicals * * * * * 294.44 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for Sacks Sacks must meet these requirements: * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item 294.44b by removing the word “gray” in the phrase “Disposable gray plastic sacks” (in bold here only for emphasis) so that the item in its entirety reads as follows:] b. Sacks. Disposable plastic sacks are recommended; however, other appropriate equipment may be provided by Post Office facilities. * * * * * 295 Books and Sheet Music * * * * * 295.4 Makeup Requirements for Books and Sheet Music * * * * * 295.45 Physical Characteristics and Requirements for Sacks Sacks must meet these requirements: * * * * * [Revise the first sentence of item 295.45b by removing the word “gray” in the phrase “Disposable gray plastic sacks” (in bold here only for emphasis) so that the item in its entirety reads as follows:] b. Sacks. Disposable plastic sacks are recommended; however, other appropriate equipment may be provided by Post Office facilities. * * * * * — International Network Operations, Network Operations Management, 12-23-04
POSTAL BULLETIN 22144 (12-23-04) 83 URGENT REMINDER Properly Addressing International Mail The Postal Service urgently reminds mailers of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) requirements concerning all aspects of addressing international mail, as noted in the article titled “IMM and Publication 51 Revision: Requirements for Properly Addressing International Mail,” published in Postal Bulletin 22140 (10-28-04, pages 85–86). The Postal Service encourages and reinforces these requirements. The mailer must provide complete, detailed, and legible descriptions of contents on a customs declaration form (either PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration (green label), or PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note CP — 72, whichever is applicable) — along with required import documentation — to specifically identify the contents of any package. General descriptions such as “gift” or “present” are not acceptable. The mailer must affix the completed customs declaration form to a properly addressed mail item in order to ensure timely and accurate delivery by foreign postal administrations. The mailer must write the complete name and address of both the sender and the recipient in roman letters and arabic numerals on articles of mail containing merchandise or articles subject to customs control. This required information includes the ZIP Code and country of origin of the sender. The mailer must use only one return address. A company name or a corporation name is acceptable as a sender name as part of a properly completed address. Instructions for properly addressing items and for completing customs declaration forms are in International Mail Manual (IMM) parts 122 and 123, respectively. The online version of the IMM can be accessed via Postal Explorer at http://pe.usps.gov. — Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, 12-23-04 ICM UPDATES International Customized Mail We have combined ICM updates into one Postal Bulletin article to save space and paper. 2 ICM updates appear here. On November 16, 2004, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement: a. Term: November 17, 2004, through November 16, 2005. b. Type of mail: Global Express Mail (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS. c. Destination countries: Worldwide. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities. e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 1,000 pieces of EMS mail. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1 Annualized Volume or Annualized Postage 600 – 999 pieces or $12,000 – $19,999 1,000 – 2,999 pieces or $20,000 – $59,999 3,000 or more pieces or $60,000 or more Discount Applied 8% 10 12
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