214 Mail Preparation

214.1 Preparation by the Sender

Prior to mailing, the sender must do the following:

1. Prepare the item as a large envelope (flat) or package using either a Global Express Guaranteed envelope provided by the Postal Service or mailer-supplied packaging. Mailers using their own envelope or wrapping must also affix a Global Express Guaranteed sticker (Item 107PGG3) to the front and back of the item.
2. Complete the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (Item 11FGG1) to show the complete address of the sender and addressee. Do not address items to APO or FPO addresses. Post Office box addresses may be allowed for certain international locations. See Publication 141 for information about areas served in the destination country.
3. Complete the shipment details to show the contents in detail. For documents, include the estimated cost of reconstruction. For non-documents, include a valuation and country of manufacture. Shipments cannot have a value that exceeds $2,499, or a lower value set by the destinating country. Sign and date each Global Express Guaranteed shipment on the mailer agreement.
4. Enclose the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (Item 11FGG1) and, if applicable, PS Form 6182 into PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Apply the self-adhesive PS Form 2976-E with its contents to the address side of the mailpiece.

214.2 Preparation by Acceptance Employee

Prior to acceptance, Postal Service acceptance employees must do the following:

1. Check that the sender has properly completed the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice.
2. Complete the postage transaction if the item is not prepaid.
3. Complete the “Origin” information.
4. Remove the customer’s copy of the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice and give it to the customer. Process the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice according to directions on the shipping document.