233 Priority Mail International Regular/Medium and Large Flat–Rate Boxes

233.1 General

All mailable items that qualify to be sent as Priority Mail International under 234 may also be sent in the Priority Mail International regular/medium and large flat-rate boxes. Written communications having the nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted. The contents must fit securely and must be entirely confined within the box. The box flaps must be able to close within the prefabricated folds.

Regular/medium and large flat-rate boxes may be insured. See 320 and Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail service is not available.

233.2 Prices

A Priority Mail International flat-rate box is charged at a flat rate. The price does not depend on the weight of the item. Postage is required for each piece. Exhibit 233.2 lists the prices for Priority Mail International flat-rate boxes.

Exhibit 233.2 

Priority Mail International — Regular/Medium and Large Flat-Rate Boxes

Note: Indemnity for items mailed in the regular/medium and large flat-rate boxes are based on the weight and indemnity limits shown in Exhibit 234.4.

233.3 Weight Limit

The weight limit for the regular/medium and large flat-rate boxes is 20 pounds.

233.4 Customs Forms Required

Each Priority Mail International regular/medium or large flat-rate box must bear a properly completed PS Form 2976-A.