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IMPERIAL AND FOREIGN POST
The value of the contents of the parcel must be shown on the Customs declaration, and the net weight or quantity and the value of the different kinds of articles enclosed should be shown in detail with such other particulars as are likely to facilitate the Custome clearance of the parcel, for instance, the material of which clothing is made, and whether it is new or not. If an article' is being returned to its country of origin this should be stated.
If the contents are not fully described or are undervalued the parcel is liable to seizure and penalties may be incurred.
If a consular invoice, a certificate of origin, or other similar document accompanies a parcel this should be stated on the relative Customs declaration under the list of contents.
For most foreign countries a despatch note is also required. The address on the despatch
the despatch note should always be as complete as the address on the parcel. If there is more than one route to the country of destina- tion the route selected should be shown on the despatch note in the space provided.
It is desirable in all cases that directions should be given as to what is to be done with a parcel if it cannot be delivered. Space is provided for this purpose on the form of Customs declaration and on the despatch note. If a despatch note is used, the instructions as to disposal should be written conspicuously on the cover of the parcel as well as on the despatch note.
Customs declarations and despatch notes can be obtained beforehand from any Post Office.
When parcels are posted to be sent via San Francisco or Seattle, or to the Philippines Honolulu :-
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(#) The contents of all such Parcels must be specially declared, and must if over $100 Gold currency in value, be accompanied with a U.S. Consular invoice.
(4) Parcels must not be sealed.
(c) Parcels cannot be registered or insured and no compensation is payable should they be lost or damaged when forwarded by this route.