Country Conditions for Mailing — Turkmenistan
Prohibitions (130)
ll foodstuffs if the time left until the “use-by” date is less than 70% (calculated from the date of manufacture).
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money); securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are mailed to Turkmenistan.
Foodstuffs that are manufactured using genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Products or alcoholic beverages that contain more than 18% ethyl alcohol (finished products, polystyrene, “Tetrapak” packaging).
Radioactive materials.
Firearms and ammunition, explosives, combat weapons.
Printed materials, plates, negatives, developed films, photographs, movies, video recordings, magnetic computer information storage media, manuscripts, records and other sound recordings, drawings and other printed materials, and forms of plastic art politically or economically damaging to Turkmenistan.
Pornographic, vulgar, and erotic materials.
Soviet and foreign currency, government securities and Soviet lottery tickets, Soviet Vnieshposyltorg and Vniesheconombanque checks.
Eurocheck system forms and access cards.
Undeveloped movies and photographic films, photographic plates and paper.
Eggs, honey, pollen, wax, honeycomb.
High-frequency radio-electronic devices (transmitters and receivers) regardless of strength, high frequency ultrasound equipment, and generators for industrial, scientific, and medical use, and location detection devices used to measure transportation speed.
Copying/reproduction equipment (with the exception of typewriters).
Restrictions
Hunting weapons require prior authority of the Ministry of the Interior.
Seeds, plants, root tubers, bulbs and other plant parts, fruits, legumes, and fresh vegetables are admitted as authorized by the State Quarantine Inspectorate Agroindustrial Committee. Seeds and plants must be accompanied by plant health certificates and import/export permits.
Medicines and vitamins are admitted as authorized by the Bureau for Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
Canceled or uncanceled postage stamps are admitted within the framework of organized philatelic exchanges.
The following articles may be mailed provided the specific quantity is observed and the articles are for the personal use of the addressee:
Description of Articles
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Unit of Measurement
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Maximum Quantity Allowed
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- Clothing (coats, overcoats, jackets)
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piece/pair
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3 of each
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- Fabric
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meter
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10
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- Standard electronic radio and video equipment, spare parts, and accessories
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piece
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1 of each
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- Cameras, VCRs and movie cameras, lenses, spare parts and accessories
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piece
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1 of each
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- Electronic music equipment and electronic musical instruments (keyboards, synthesizers, etc.), accessories and spare parts
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piece
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1 of each
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- All types of sound recording devices (cassettes, reels, laser disks)
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piece
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10
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- All types of video recording devices (cassettes, reels, disks, etc.)
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piece
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- Personal computers and peripheral equipment
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set
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1
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- Personal computer information storage media. Information storage media with prerecorded information are admissible only with information from the sender on the type of microcomputer and operating system used to record the information in question
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piece
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total of 15
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- Phonograph records
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piece/set
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15/2
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Except for articles whose import is expressly prohibited, items not subject to the above limits will be admitted, without restrictions, provided that they are for the personal use of the addressee.
Observations
- First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service items must not contain any articles other than written personal messages, documents, receipts, invoices, statements, and personal photographs.
- Postal items containing admitted articles in the quantities specified are delivered to the addressee upon payment of customs duty. No duty is collected when the aggregate value of the contents does not exceed the equivalent of a retail price of 30 Russian roubles (approximately $18US).
- If prohibited articles are sent in postal items, one of the following three procedures is followed:
- Confiscation of the entire item.
- Confiscation of the prohibited articles, the rest of the contents delivered to the addressee.
- Return of the item to the country of origin.
- Return Receipts (Advice of Delivery) are initialed or signed by a postal official to indicate delivery. The addressee will not sign the receipt.
- All customs declaration forms must list the contents in English and include an interline translation in French, Russian, or a language used in the country. If additional space is necessary to list the contents, a second customs form should be used and the original form annotated to that effect.
- Books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials are admitted without restriction with the exception of printed materials that are referred to above under Prohibitions.
- Commercial shipments must be accompanied by the necessary invoices and permits.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes:
PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 6
Express Mail International — Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat Rate Boxes
Insurance (222.8)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise shipments only
Articles Admitted
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Required Customs
Form/Endorsement
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Correspondence, business papers, and documents.
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PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 and Sender’s Declaration. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
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Merchandise samples without commercial value and not subject to customs duty.
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PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope CP 91.
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Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.
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PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope CP 91.
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Size Limits (221.52)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Notes:
- Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to receive most goods.
- Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail International shipments to Turkmenistan.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: TM
Areas Served:
Express Mail International is available only to the following location:
744000 Ashkhabad
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Insurance (232.92)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels only (see 323.72 for markings)
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6
For the prices and maximum weights for letters, large envelopes (flats), and postcards, see Notice 123, Price List.
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International. Weight limit: 15 pounds.
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 6
For the prices and maximum weights for packages (small packets), see Notice 123, Price List.
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Certificate of Mailing (313)
COD and Certified
NOT for International Mail
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.75; Cards $1.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: $12.95
Maximum Indemnity: $46.14
Available only for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes, Priority Mail International
Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes, and matter for the
blind or other physically handicapped persons.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: $3.50
Available for Registered Mail only.
