Postal_Guide_September_1963 — Page 243

240 Overseas Post

WAKE ISLAND (continued)

Supplemental services available: (1) Green label service, letter post. (2) Regis- tration. (3) Printed papers. (4) Commercial papers, limit 4 lb. (5) Samples,

limit 1 lb. (6) Small packets. (7) Blind literature.

Customs declarations: (1) and (6) Green label and one adhesive form. All sealed packets containing merchandise (or having the appearance of containing mer- chandise) which is not definitely known to be dutiable, must bear an endorsement May be opened for Customs purpose prior to delivery to addressee. Packets containing merchandise which bear neither endorsement described nor a green customs label can be accepted only at senders risk.

Prohibitions etc.: Same as Puerto Rico.

PARCEL POST

Postage:

Surface

(via Honolulu)

Air mail

Not over 2lb. 3lb. 7lb. Tilb. 221b. $7.00 10.00 12.00 17,00 32.00

No service

Supplemental services available: None,

Customs declarations: One adhesive form.

The value shown on the customs declaration must not be less than the market value in Hong Kong. If more than one parcel is sent at one time to one addressee, the sender should number the parcels consecutively and should indicate one each parcel the number of parcels forming the consignment. For instance, if the consignment consists of three parcels, the parcels should be numbered 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3 respectively. One customs declaration may be used for any number of ordinary parcels from one sender to one addressee. The total number of parcels forming the consignment should be shown on the customs declaration. Restrictions, etc.: Same as Puerto Rico.

Compensation is not payable.

WESTERN SAMOA (The principal islands are Savaji and Upola. The chief town is Apia.)

LETTER POST

Postage:

Surface

Letters

First oz., 20c., each oz. after, 15c.

Air mail

Postcards Letters Postcards

15c.

Each 1 oz., $1.30

65c.

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) Com- mercial papers, limit 5 lb. (7) Samples, limit 5 lb. (8) Small packets. (9) Blind literature.

Customs declarations: (1) and (8) Green label. (4) One non-adhesive form. Restrictions apply to the importation of: Bulbs and plants.

PARCEL POST

Postage:

Surface

(via Suva)

Not over 2lb. 3lb. 7lb. 1lb. 22lb.

$5.00 5.00 7.50 10.50 18.50

Air mail Each lb., $10.50

Supplemental services available: Insurance, air and surface, limit $800. Customs declaration: One adhesive form.

Prohibitions: Letters; firearms, except to an authorised dealer, or under permit. Restrictions apply to the importation of: Animal hair and articles (for example, brushes) containing animal hair; bees and bee-keeping appliances; bulbs; clothing which has ceased to be in actual wear; fruit; plants.

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

Compensation is not payable for uninsured parcels.