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CHINESE POST OFFICE-TARIFF OF POSTAGE

REFERENCES.

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[a.] Prepayment of full postage is compulsory.

[b.] When not registered, prepayment of postage is optional; but unprepaid mail matter is liable to a charge of double postage on delivery, and insufficiently prepaid matter to a charge of double the deficiency.

[c.] At least part postage must be prepaid.

[d.] Limit of weight, 5 kilogrammes (11 lb.).

[e.] Limit of size, 45 by 45 by 45 centimetres (18 by 18 by 18 inches); in rolls, 75 centi- metres (30 inches) in length by 10 centimetres (4 inches) in diameter.

[f.] Limit of size, 30 by 20 by 10 centimetres (12 by 8 by 4 inches); in rolls, 30 centimetres (12 inches) in length by 15 centimetres (6 inches) in diameter.

[g.] Liable to Letter rate if sealed against inspection.

[h.] Tariff I, II, III, IV, and V: Limit of weight for all places, 10 kilogrammes (22 lb.); limit of size between places which are steam-served, 1 metre 80 centimetres (6 feet) in length and girth combined, but not exceeding 1 metre (3 feet) in length; limit of size to or from non- steam-served places, 1 metre 45 centimetres (5 feet) in length and girth combined, but not ex- ceeding 45 centimetres (13 feet) in length.

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N.B.-In measuring a Parcel the greatest distance in a straight line between its ends, but not around the Parcel lengthwise, shall be taken as the length, while the distance around it at its thickest part shall be taken as the girth. For example, a Parcel 20 centimetres wide, 20 centimetres high, and 1 metre long has a girth of 80 centimetres, its length and girth combined being 1 metre and 80 centimetres (6 feet).

Farcels exceeding the dimensions given above may be accepted for transmission on payment of an additional 50 per cent. postage, provided that the means of transmis- sion at the disposal of the Post Office permit their easy transport. But such Parcels for non-steam-served places must not exceed 1 metre and 80 centimetres in length and girth combined, or 1 metre in length.

[i.] Limit of size, 39 by 26 by 15 centimetres (15 by 10 by 6 inches).

[.] Limit of weight, 1,120 grammes.

[k. Limit of weight, 375 grammes.

[.] Limit of size and weight: Parcels to Tsingtau may not exceed 1 metre and 50 centi- metres in any direction, nor may their volume exceed 55 cubic decimetres. The maximum weight is 10 kilos. However, in the case of Parcels not exceeding 5 kilos the volume maximum is fixed at 25 cubic decimetres and the maximum dimensions at 60 centimetres in any direction. Parcels addressed to Japan, Korea, and the Leased Territory of Kwantung may not exceed 60 centimetres in any direction, nor may their weight exceed 12 lb. (1,500 mommé), except for Parcels containing umbrellas, walking-sticks, maps, and drawings, which may not exceed 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) in length and 20 centimetres (6) inches) in breadth and depth.

[m.] The limit of insurance on Insured Parcels to Japan, Korea, the Leased Territory of Kwantung, and Tsingtau is $500 (Yen 500).

[n.] The Leased Territory of Kwantung and Karafuto (Japanese Saghalien) do not participate in the Express Delivery Service.

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF POSTS,

PEKING, 1st January, 1920.

TARIFF REMARKS

1.-DOMESTIC PLACES

LOCAL: TARIFFS I AND III.-Applies to Mail Matter and Parcels within Local delivery

radius.

DOMESTIC: TARIFF II.-Applies to Mail Matter and Parcels between places in China, except

Mongolia, Sinkiang and Tibet.

TARIFF IV.-Applies to Mail Matter and Parcels to and from places within Mongolia and

within Sinkiang.

TARIFF V.-Applies to Mail Matter and Parcels between Mongolia or Sinkiang and other

provinces in China.

1. MONGOLIA :

(a.) Only Letters, Postcards, and Newspapers are despatched to and from Mongolia via

Kalgan by the light mail service.

(b.) Books, Printed Matter, Commercial Papers, and Samples to or from Mongolia,

despatched via Kalgan, are sent by the monthly heavy mail service.