Correspondence, negotiable and nonnegotiable documents, printed matter, and lightweight merchandise items may be sent in Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes provided the contents are mailable, they fit securely in the envelope or box, and they are entirely confined within the container with the provided adhesive as the means of closure. The flap must close within the prefabricated fold. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams for closure or for reinforcement, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and taping or reconstructing the container in any way. Refer to the Individual Country Listings for additional prohibitions for each country. Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes containing merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Additional merchandise insurance may be available, depending on country and value. Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes containing only nonnegotiable documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100 for document reconstruction at no additional charge. See Exhibit 322.2 and the Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail service is not available.
Only the items in Exhibit 232.2a and Exhibit 232.2b qualify for the Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box pricing.
Exhibit 232.2a
Eligible Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes
Exhibit 232.2b
Eligible Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes
All mailable items that qualify to be sent as Priority Mail International parcels may also be sent in the Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes. Written communication having the nature of current and personal correspondence may be included, provided it is exchanged between the sender and the addressee or other persons living with the addressee. Archived correspondence (e.g., personnel records) is also permitted and may be sent to any addressee. 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. Tape may be applied to the flap and seams for closure or reinforcement, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and taping or reconstructing the container in any way. Refer to the Individual Country Listings for additional prohibitions for each country. Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes may be insured — see Exhibit 322.2 for insurance availability and limitations. Registered Mail service is not available.
Only the items in Exhibit 232.4a and Exhibit 232.4b qualify for the Priority Mail International Medium and Large Flat Rate Box pricing.
Exhibit 232.4a
Eligible Priority Mail International Medium Flat Rate Boxes
Exhibit 232.4b
Eligible Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Boxes
Priority Mail International parcel service is designed for the carriage of outbound international postal parcels. Written communication having the nature of current and personal correspondence may be included, provided it is exchanged between the sender and the addressee or other persons living with the addressee. Archived correspondence (e.g, personnel records) is also permitted and may be sent to any addressee. Refer to the Individual Country Listings for additional prohibitions for each country. Priority Mail International parcels containing merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Additional insurance may be available, depending on country and value — see Exhibit 322.2 and the Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail service is not available.
Priority Mail International Regional Rate Box prices are available only to commercial customers who have an agreement with the Postal Service specifically for Priority Mail International Regional Rate Boxes. A customer who does not have such an agreement with the Postal Service and who may incidentally use a Priority Mail International Regional Rate Box must pay the applicable Priority Mail International price based on the item’s weight and country price group.
Each Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope and each Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Box must bear a properly completed PS Form 2976-A.
Each Priority Mail International Medium or Large Flat Rate Box must bear a properly completed PS Form 2976-A.
Each Priority Mail International parcel must bear a properly completed PS Form 2976-A.
No Priority Mail International item (USPS-produced Flat Rate Box, Flat Rate Envelope, or Small Flat Rate Priced Box; USPS-produced Tyvek envelope; or customer-supplied box or envelope) is sealed against inspection. Regardless of physical closure, the mailing of a Priority Mail International item constitutes consent by the mailer to inspection of the contents.
Priority Mail International items containing merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Indemnity is limited to the lesser of the actual value of the contents or $200. If the parcel has been lost, or if it has been delivered to the addressee in damaged condition or with missing contents, payment is made to the sender unless the sender waives the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee.
Note: Merchandise insurance that provides coverage greater than the included $200 merchandise insurance may be available, depending on country, content, and value — see Exhibit 322.2 and the Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. When merchandise insurance is purchased, it replaces the included $200 merchandise insurance.
Insurance coverage is not provided for consequential losses, delay, concealed damage, spoilage of perishable items, articles improperly packaged, articles too fragile to withstand normal handling in the mail, or prohibited articles.
Merchandise insurance that provides coverage greater than the included $200 merchandise insurance is available for Priority Mail International items to many countries. When merchandise insurance is purchased, it replaces the included $200 merchandise insurance. See Exhibit 322.2 and the Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.
232.92 Return Receipt Service
Return receipt service, when purchased with additional merchandise insurance, is available for purchase to certain destinations (see the Individual Country Listings for availability) for Priority Mail International items, including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. See 340 for preparation procedures.
