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SWAZILAND (continued)

Import licences are required for many classes of goods and senders are advised to confirm before posting a parcel that the necessary licence has been obtained by the addressee. Licences are not required in respect of bona fide gift parcels not exceeding $80 in value, nor 11 lb. in weight.

Wharfage dues may be levied on the parcels at the time of delivery.

Preferential Tariffs apply under certain conditions to British goods. Enquiries should be addressed to Commerce and Industry Department,

Compensation is not payable.

Delivery: Addressees are notified of arrival of parcels and are required to arrange for their collection.

SWEDEN

LETTER POST

Postage:

Surface

Letters

Postcards

First oz., 40c., each oz. after, 25c.

25c.

Air mail

Postcards

65c.

Letters Each oz., $1.30

Supplemental services available: (1) Green label service, letter post (except insured letters). (2) Registration. (3) Insured letters, surface only, limit $1,840. (4) Insured boxes, surface only, limit $1,840. (5) Printed papers. (6) Commercial papers, limit 4 lb. (7) Samples, limit 1 lb. (8) Small Packets. (9) Blind literature. Customs declarations: (1) and (8) Green label. (4) One non-adhesive form. To facilitate clearance of packets containing merchandise, senders should include a signed copy of the invoice.

Prohibitions : Butane gas lighters and refills: football pools.

coupons and so on relating to

Restrictions apply to the importation of: Bonds: Swedish Bank-notes and money. See also under PARCEL POST.

PARCEL POST

Postage:

Surface

Not over 2lb. 3lb. 7lb.

Air mail

11lb. 221b. $4.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 17.00 Each lb., $9.00

Supplemental services available: Insurance, air and surface, limit $1,840.

Customs declaration : One non-adhesive form and despatch note. To facilitate clearance of commercial parcels senders should attach a signed copy of the invoice to the despatch note.

Prohibitions: Letters; butane gas lighters and refills; coupons and so on relating to football pools and lotteries; firearms, except under permit.

Restrictions apply to the importation of: Animal products and fats: bees; cigarette papers and machines; drugs; films; leather; plants, fruits and bulbs; precious metals; scents and other preparations containing alcohol; sugar; tobacco; wines and spirits.

SWITZERLAND (including Liechtenstein)

LETTER POST

25c.

Postage:

Surface

Letters

First oz., 40c., each oz. after, 25c.

Air mail

Postcards

Letters Postcards

65c.

Each oz., $1.30

Supplemental services available: (1) Green label service, letter and sample post. (2) Registration. (3) Insured letters, surface and air, limit $1,840. (4) Insured boxes, surface and air, limit $1,840. (5) Printed papers. (6) Commercial papers, limit 4 lb. (7) Samples, limit 1 lb. (8) Small packets. (9) Blind literature.