REDONDA See LEEWARD ISLANDS
REUNION (BOURBON) ISLAND
LETTERS
Postage: first oz. 40c; each additional oz. 25c.
Services available: (1) Green label service, letter and sample post (2) Printed papers (3) Commercial papers, limit 4 lb.; samples, limit 1 lb., (4) Small packets.
Customs declarations and language: (1) and (4) Green label; French.
Prohibitions: Coin; gold; jewellery; platinum; precious stones; silver.
PARCELS
Postage:
not over 2 lb. 7 lb. 11 lb.
$8.55 $10.95 $13.30
Supplemental services available: Insurance, limit $1,600.
22 lb.
$24.25
Customs declarations: 2C.; 1DN. Declarations should show the Post Office serial number of the parcel and should as far as possible, be prepared in French as well as in English and in accordance with the classification of the French customs tariff. Weights and measures should be shown in the metric system.
Prohibitions: Letters; arms (except sporting guns admitted under permit); candles; playing cards; saccharine; tobacco
essence.
Restrictions apply to the importation of: Cut flowers; eggs of game birds during close season; fish and game; fresh fruit; fresh vegetables and potatoes, including seed potatoes; gramo- phone records; liqueurs and spirits, except gin and whisky of British origin; preserved fish, plums and vegetables; living plants, roots and bulbs; shrubs.
The importation of certain other goods is subject to the produc- tion of an import licence, and such goods should not be despatch- ed until the necessary
the necessary licence has been obtained by the
addressee.
Sealing: Parcels should be sealed with a distinctive device.
Delivery charges are collected except at La Point des Galets, Saint Denis and Saint Pierre.
Compensation is not payable for uninsured parcels.
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