SURCHARGES
A packet marked for transmission by sample post, but contravening the sample post regulations, will be treated as a letter and charged double the deficient postage at the letter rate. A packet admissible at the sample rate, which is posted underpaid, is chargeable with double the deficiency.
CUSTOMS TREATMENT ABROAD
Particulars of the countries which admit sample packets containing articles liable to customs duty under the Green Label system, see page 7, are given in the table commencing on page 58. Sample packets containing dutiable articles sent to other countries may be returned, subject to fines, or confiscated according to the laws of the country of destination,
PACKETS CONTAINING PRINTED MATTER,
PRINTED MATTER, COMMERCIAL PAPERS AND SAMPLES
It is permissible to enclose in the same packet printed matter (except literature for the blind), commercial papers and samples provided that each article taken singly is within the limits applicable to it as regards weight and size, and that the total weight does not exceed 5 lb. to a place in the British Commonwealth, or 4 lb. to a foreign country.
The minimum charge for such a packet is 40c. if it contains commercial papers, and 15c. if it consists of printed matter and samples.
PARCEL POST
RATES OF POSTAGE
Postage rates are closely related to the actual cost of handling and conveyance and vary considerably for various parts of the world. It is necessary, therefore, to refer to the summary of services commencing on page 58 under the sub-heading Parcels.
WEIGHT AND SIZE
The maximum weight is as a rule 22 lbs; but in some countries the limit is lower, see table commencing on page 58.
The maximum dimensions are: girth combined 6 feet.
POSTING
Length 3 feet 6 inches; length and
Unless otherwise stated, overseas parcel mails close one hour earlier than the advertised time of closing of letter mails for the same destination. If a letter mail is closing before 10.00 a.m, on any day
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