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Preparation of despatch notes. With a non-adhesive form of de- claration a despatch note is also required. The address on the despatch note should always be as complete as the address on the parcel. If there is more than one route to the country of destination, the route selected should be shown on the despatch note in the space provided.

Disposal instructions in the event of non-delivery. It is desirable in cases that directions should be given as to what is to be done with a parcel if it cannot be delivered. Space is provided for this purpose on the adhesive form of customs declaration and on the despatch note. If a despatch note is used, the instructions as to disposal should be written conspicuously on the cover of the parcel as well as on the despatch note.

Despatch notes can be obtained beforehand from post offices accepting parcels for abroad.

AIR PARCEL POST

Parcels may be sent by air to those countries shown in the current air mail leaflet. The same customs declaration, despatch notes, etc., are required as for surface parcels, and in addition the blue air mail label must be affixed to the address side of the wrapping, and to the despatch note if the country of destination requires a despatch note. Air parcels, in general are subject to the limitations as to size and other conditions (but not postage rates) as are applicable to surface parcels.

PROHIBITIONS

Articles which are prohibited from transmission by post under normal conditions are indicated on pages 27-30.

EXPORT OF GOODS

Exporters who require information as to the rates of duty abroad should apply to the Department of Commerce and Industry specifying the country concerned and the exact nature of the articles to be sent. Certain articles are prohibited from export except under and in accordance with a permit issued by the Department of Commerce and Industry.

PARCELS RECEIVED FROM ABROAD

For information regarding the delivery arrangements in Hong Kong, see page 40; for information about the treatment of incoming parcels containing dutiable goods refer to page 23.

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