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DECLARATION OF CONTENTS
The contents of an insured box are subject to the same customs, assay, trade mark and other legal requirements as goods sent by parcel post. An insured box must, therefore, be accompanied by the sender's customs declaration. Customs declara- tions of the non-adhesive kind, as for parcel post, should be used; but the heading of the first column of the form should be altered to Insured Boxes: Boîtes Avec Valeur Déclarée. As for parcels, the customs declaration must specify precisely the style of packing and include a description of the box, its gross weight and the total value of the contents. The net weight and value of each of the different kinds of article contained in the box must also be shown separately. The number of customs declaration forms required is indicated under the country of destination in Section II of this Guide.
INSURED PARCELS:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Parcels can be insured for transmission to the countries against the names of which a limit of insured value is shown in Section II. The maximum limit of insurance is $1,840 but to many countries lower limits are in force and these are specially indicated in the summary together with any other limitations of the service.
PACKING AND MAKE-UP
Packing. Every insured parcel must be substantially packed with due regard to the nature of the contents and the length of the journey. The special packing regulations also apply where appropriate.
Sealing. Every insured parcel must be sealed in such a way that it cannot be opened without either breaking the seal or leaving obvious traces of violation, Each join or loose flap of the covering of a parcel must be sealed; and if string be used in packing, a seal must be placed on the ends of the string where they are tied. It is recommended that when possible the impression of the seal used on a parcel should be made on the counterfoil of the despatch note if one is used. Adhesive sealing tape or gummed paper may be used, provided it has stamped or printed on it some mark or word distinctive of the sender, and that it is affixed in such a way that unauthorized removal of the tape or paper would be apparent. Coloured adhesive tape however, cannot be accepted. Labels of any kind and postage stamps must be so spaced that they cannot conceal injuries to the cover; they must not be folded over two sides of the parcel so as to hide the edge.
Parcels containing coin, bullion or jewellery. A parcel containing coin, bullion or jewellery sent to any place, except Canada (including Newfoundland) to which the insurance service extends, must be insured for at least part of its value. Every such parcel must be enclosed in a strong box or case (measuring, if the contents are jewellery exceeding $1,840 in value, at least 3 feet 6 inches in length and girth com- bined), must be sewn up or otherwise fastened in a wrapper of linen, canvas, strong paper or other substantial material and must have the address written on its actual covering. The seals must be placed along the edges of each join or loose flap at distances of not more than 3 inches.
Definition of jewellery. For the purpose of these regulations the term jewellery
means:
Gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals in a manufactured state, that is a state in which value is added to the raw material by skilled workmanship; and in this definition are included any coins used or designed for purposes of ornament; Diamonds and precious stones;
Watches, the cases of which are entirely or mainly composed of gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals; and
Any article of like nature which, apart from workmanship, has an intrinsic or marketable value.
COMPULSORY INSURANCE
A parcel liable to insurance under the regulations and posted uninsured, is usually despatched abroad as an insured parcel, but compensation is not payable in respect of it.
If a parcel containing any article which is proper to be sent only in insured parcels is received uninsured from any place to which the insurance system extends, it is compulsorily registered and a fee is collected on delivery.