Prohibitions (130)
Arms and ammunition.
Coins; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
Pamphlets and leaflets containing propaganda derogatory to the countries of Equatorial Africa.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Preserved fish, vegetables and plums not clearly marked with the country of origin or contained in tins of more than 1 kg.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
Medical or pharmaceutical products, may only be addressed to licensed pharmacists.
Tobacco products are admitted provided the import duties and taxes are paid. The immediate container (box, case or cigarette package) must be marked “Vente en U.D.E.” (Sale in Equatorial Customs Union) below the trademark.
Observations
- First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service items may not contain dutiable articles.
- Postal authorities of Central African Rep. collect domestic postage from addressees for inbound shipments.
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 9
Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (222.7)
Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage. |
Customs Forms Required (123)
Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.
Note:
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 Priority Mail Express International shipments to the Central African Republic.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS Express Poste Internationale (EPI)
Country Code: CF
Areas Served:
Priority Mail Express International is available only to the following location:
Bangui
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
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.
Size Limits (231.22)
Maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Insurance (232.91)
NOT Available
Customs Forms Required (123)
All Priority Mail International items:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 7
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 5
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 7
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Not Available
Certificate of Mailing (310)
Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Individual article (PS Form 3817).
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed (minimum 3).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).
Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Maximum Indemnity: $41.42
Available only for First-Class Mail International (including postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail International or as First-Class Package International Service.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.
Available for Registered Mail only.
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:
Envelopes up to 2 ounces.
Cards.
