Summary of Changes

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service,
International Mail Manual

Issued May 31, 2015

This Summary of Changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM^®) includes revisions that have become effective during the previous 12 calendar months.

In chapters 1–9 and in “Country Price Groups and Weight Limits” of this online version of the IMM, change bars (vertical lines in the margin) indicate that Postal Bulletin updates have been incorporated in the adjacent text (note that the change bars appear only in the PDF version, and only for revisions that have become effective in the current calendar year, not for all the previous 12 months). However, in the individual country listings (ICLs) of this online IMM, change bars do not appear even though Postal Bulletin updates have been incorporated in the ICL text.

• Effective May 5, 2014, as noted in PB issue 22386 and 22390, the following sections are revised to refer to the International Research Group (which was formerly the International Inquiry Center) and to PS Form 2855, International Claim for Indemnity, rather than to PS Form 1000, Domestic Claim (which was formerly titled Domestic or International Claim):

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713.612	Exhibit 922.2	931.1	943.1
921.3	922.3	942.1	943.2
921.4	922.4	942.2

• Effective July 7, 2014, as noted in PB issue 22390, the following sections are revised to update various references regarding the mailing of dangerous goods and to clarify mailability standards on based current criteria:

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131.1	135.31	135.5	138.2
135.11	135.32	136.4	139.2
135.12	135.33	137	Index

• Effective September 7, 2014, as noted in PB issue 22394, the following sections are revised to reflect, the change of the service name of “Priority Mail Express International With Guarantee” to “Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee”:

 

222.73	942.52	ICL for Hong Kong
Exhibit 921.2	943.1	ICL for Japan
942.1	ICL for Australia	ICL for South Korea
942.22	ICL for China	ICL for Singapore
942.32	ICL for France	ICL for Spain
942.4	ICL for Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• Effective March 19, 2015, as noted in PB issue 22411, the following parts and sections are revised to reflect U.S. government sanctions to the Crimea Region of Ukraine:

 

512 514 516

524.21 526.1 526.2

531.1 532.1 ICL for Ukraine

 

This chapter, subchapter, part, section, or ICL…	is…	effective…	as noted in Postal Bulletin issue…
Chapter 1, International Mail Services
135.6	revised to use terminology that is commonly used in the industry and by other regulatory agencies, and to add items 135.63h and 135.64i to reiterate the prohibition against markings that indicate that a package contains lithium batteries.	4-26-2015	22410
139	revised to reflect current packaging and shipping requirements for cremated remains.	7-7-2014	22390
139.2	revised to reflect a cross-reference in Publication 52 that provides packaging instructions for cremated remains.	11-13-2014	22402
142.4	revised in item b to reflect the country name change from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Chapter 2, Conditions for Mailing
Exhibit 213.5	revised to reflect two country name changes — from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis,” and from “Western Samoa” to “Samoa.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
221.2	revised to reflect all the countries to which Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available.	9-7-14	22394
222.8	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail Express International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
232.122	revised in Exhibit 232.122 to indicate a temporary suspension of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service to Brazil, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Luxembourg, and Portugal.	6-12-2014	22391
232.3	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Exhibit 232.83	revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limits for ordinary Priority Mail International parcels.	1-1-2015	22402
252.22	revised in Exhibit 252.22 to indicate a temporary suspension of Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service to Brazil, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Luxembourg, and Portugal.	6-12-2014	22391
Exhibit 292.45a	revised to reflect two country name changes — from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis,” and from “Western Samoa” to “Samoa.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Exhibit 293.45a	revised to reflect the current foreign office of exchange code for ISAL service to Japan and the ISAL listing for Great Britain.	10-6-2014	22396
Chapter 3, Extra Services
322.2	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail Express International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Exhibit 322.2	added to reflect current information for Priority Mail Express International insurance service and for Priority Mail International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22409, 22414
322.3	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail Express International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
323.2	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
323.3	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
323.62 and Exhibit 323.62	revised to reflect a change in the conversion rate between special drawing right (SDR) values and U.S. dollars.	1-1-2015	22402
333.2	revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limit for Registered Mail items.	1-1-2015	22402
Exhibit 371.2	revised to reflect that Mexico no longer accepts paper international money order forms (Form MP1).	12-31-2014	22405
	revised to reflect the country name change from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Chapter 5, Nonpostal Export Regulations
524.1	revised to update various mailing standards consistent with the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Regulations.	6-2-2014	22388
524.21	revised to update various mailing standards consistent with the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Regulations.	6-2-2014	22388
526.2	revised to update various mailing standards consistent with the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Regulations.	6-2-2014	22388
	revised in items c and d to update standards to comply with specific Foreign Trade Regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, for items sent internationally.	11-27-2014	22403
527	revised in item c to update standards to comply with specific Foreign Trade Regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, for items sent internationally.	11-27-2014	22403
541.11	revised with minor updates regarding the exporting of defense articles, including an update to the Internet address for the U.S. Department of State.	6-2-2014	22388
Chapter 6, Special Programs
613.1	revised to update references to and mailing addresses for Postal Service personnel involved in the administration of the Postal Qualified Wholesaler program.	12-25-2014	22405
622.1	revised in item j to clarify one of the eligibility criteria that a Global Direct Entry (GDE) wholesaler must meet	2-19-2015	22409
622.2	revised to update references to and mailing addresses for Postal Service personnel involved in the administration of the Global Direct Entry (GDE) Wholesaler program.	12-25-2014	22405
623.1	revised to clarify that the Postal Service will disqualify a Global Direct Entry (GDE) participant as a wholesaler if it is listed in the System of Award Management (SAM) Exclusions Extract.	6-2-2014	22388
623.2	revised to update references to and mailing addresses for Postal Service personnel involved in the administration of the Global Direct Entry (GDE) Wholesaler program.	12-25-2014	22405
625	revised to update references to and mailing addresses for Postal Service personnel involved in the administration of the Global Direct Entry (GDE) Wholesaler program.	12-25-2014	22405
Chapter 9, Inquiries, Indemnities, and Refunds
921	revised in Exhibit 921.2 and in sections 921.3 and 921.4 to add the availability of an International Inquiry Online option.	11-3-2014	22398
Exhibit 922.2	revised to indicate how customers file claims for GXG items that are returned to sender and that might have damaged or missing contents.	7-7-2014	22391
	revised to indicate the telephone numbers that customers can use to check on the status of their claims.	11-3-2014	22398
934.2	revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limit for Registered Mail items.	1-1-2015	22402
942.1	revised to add the availability of an International Inquiry Online option.	11-3-2014	22398
Index of Countries and Localities
Throughout	revised in all applicable entries to reflect two country name changes — from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis,” and from “Western Samoa” to “Samoa.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Tokelau	revised to reflect the current information for Tokelau.	7-7-2014	22390
	revised to reflect the current information for Tokelau.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
Australia	revised to reflect that the weight limit for Priority Mail Express International items is 66 pounds.	9-7-14	22394
Burma (Myanmar)	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Burma (Myanmar).	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Kiribati	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Kiribati.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Lebanon	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Lebanon	9-7-14	22395
Macao	revised to reflect a decrease in the maximum weight limit for Priority Mail Express International service for Macao, from 70 pounds to 44 pounds.	10-6-2014	22397
Netherlands	revised to reflect an increase in the maximum weight limit for Priority Mail International service for Netherlands, from 44 pounds to 66 pounds.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Saint Kitts and Nevis	revised to reflect the country name change from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Samoa	revised to reflect the country name change from “Western Samoa” to “Samoa.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Sao Tome and Principe	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Sao Tome and Principe.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Individual Country Listing
Each country that offers Priority Mail Express International service	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail Express International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Each country that offers Priority Mail International service	revised to reflect current information for Priority Mail International insurance service.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Each country that offers Registered Mail service	revised to reflect changes to the indemnity limit for Registered Mail items.	1-1-2015	22402
Australia	revised to reflect a change to the Prohibitions section, changes to the weight and size limits for Priority Mail Express International service, and a change to the size limits for Priority Mail International service.	9-7-14	22394
Bangladesh	revised to reflect a change to the Prohibitions section.	1-26-2015	22405
Burma (Myanmar)	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Burma (Myanmar).	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Canada	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to Canada.	9-7-14	22394
Cuba	revised to reflect a permanent suspension of IPA and ISAL services to Cuba.	10-6-2014	22396
	revised to provide more accurate information about U.S. government sanctions programs regarding Cuba.	3-19-2015	22411
France	revised to reflect a change to the Prohibitions section.	1-26-2015	22405
Germany	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to Germany.	9-7-14	22394
Iran	revised to provide more accurate information about U.S. government sanctions programs regarding Iran.	3-19-2015	22411
Israel	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to Israel.	9-7-14	22394
Kiribati	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Kiribati.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Korea, North	revised to provide more accurate information about U.S. government sanctions programs regarding North Korea.	3-19-2015	22411
Lebanon	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Lebanon	9-7-14	22395
Macao	revised to reflect a decrease in the maximum weight limit for Priority Mail Express International service for Macao, from 70 pounds to 44 pounds.	10-6-2014	22397
Mexico	revised to reflect that Mexico no longer accepts paper international money order forms (Form MP1).	12-31-2014	22405
Moldova	revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions and Restrictions sections.	9-7-14	22394
Morocco	revised to reflect changes to the Restrictions and Observations sections.	1-26-2015	22405
New Zealand	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to New Zealand.	9-7-14	22394
Saint Kitts and Nevis	revised to reflect the country name change from “Saint Christopher and Nevis” to “Saint Kitts and Nevis.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Samoa	revised to reflect the country name change from “Western Samoa” to “Samoa.”	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Sao Tome and Principe	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International service is available to Sao Tome and Principe.	5-31-2015	22408, 22414
Sudan	revised to provide more accurate information about U.S. government sanctions programs regarding Sudan.	3-19-2015	22411
Sweden	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to Sweden.	9-7-14	22394
Switzerland	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to Switzerland.	9-7-14	22394
Syria	revised to provide more accurate information about U.S. government sanctions programs regarding Syria.	3-19-2015	22411
Thailand	revised to reflect that Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service is available to Thailand.	9-7-14	22394
Ukraine	revised to reflect a change to the Observations section.	9-7-14	22394
	revised to provide more accurate information about U.S. government sanctions programs regarding Ukraine.	3-19-2015	22411
Uruguay	revised to reflect changes to the Prohibitions section.	7-7-2014	22390