208 Overseas Post
SHARJAH See TRUCIAL STATES
SIAM See THAILAND
SIERRA LEONE
LETTER POST
Postage:
Surface
Letters
Air mail
Postcards Letters
Postcards
First oz., 20c., 15c. Each oz., $1.30
65c.
each oz, after, 15c.
Supplemental services available: (1) Green label service, letter and sample post. (2) Registration. (3) Insured letters, surface only, limit $960 Freetown only. (4) Printed papers. (5) Commercial papers, limit 5 lb. (6) Samples, limit 5 lb. (7) Small Packets. (8) Blind literature.
Customs declarations: (1) and (7) Green label.
Prohibitions: Postage stamps, whether obliterated or not, except in insured or registered letters; silver bullion exceeding $80 in value; West African currency notes,
Restrictions apply to the importation of: Plants and seeds.
Invoice: A certified invoice indicating the quantity, description and purchase price is required in respect of packets containing goods imported for sale or commercial exchange. When a consignment consists of more than one packet one invoice will suffice so long as it shows separately the contents of every packet in the consignment. Each packet should be market "Invoice enclosed" or "Invoice enclosed in packet number.
as appropriate.
PARCEL POST
Postage:
Surface
(via London)
Air mail
2lb. 3lb. 71b. 11lb. 2216. $9.00 10.50 12.50 16.00 25.50
Not over 2lb.
No service
Supplemental services available: Insurance, surface only, limit $960.
Customs declaration : One adhesive form.
Prohibitions: Letters; arms (including air-guns and air pistols) except under permit; West African currency notes.
Restrictions apply to the importation of: Flock manufactured from rags; plants and seeds; spirits. Certain antibiotics and drugs are admitted under licence issued by the Director of Medical Services, Sierra Leone.
Invoice: A certified invoice indicating the quantity, description and purchase price is required in respect of parcels containing goods imported for sale or commercial exchange. When a consignment consists of more than one parcel one invoice will suffice so long as it shows separately the contents of every parcel in the consign- ment. Each parcel should be marked "Invoice enclosed" or "Invoice enclosed in parcel number
as appropriate.
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Import licences are not required in respect of the importation from the Scheduled Territories of certain classes of goods, provided a certificate of origin is produced when the goods are imported.
Preferential Tariffs apply under certain conditions to British goods. Enquiries should be addressed to Commerce and Industry Department.
Delivery: Addressees are notified of arrival of parcels and are required to arrange for their collection.
SINGAPORE
LETTER POST
Postage:
Surface
Air mail
Letters Postcards
Letters Postcards
First oz., 20c., each oz. after, 15c.
Each oz., 50c.
15c.
25c,
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