Israel - Lithuania
Country Conditions for Mailing — Israel
Prohibitions (130)
Agricultural tools and accessories.
Bank and currency notes at present in circulation in Israel.
Blank invoices with headings.
Cigarettes exceeding 600.
Dairy products, except for canned powdered milk.
Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Games of chance.
Indecent or obscene marks, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographs, or engravings.
Infectious perishable biological substances.
Live plants and seeds.
Lottery tickets and advertisements.
Meats.
Organic fertilizers.
Radioactive materials.
Seafood and fish (includes canned fish or seafood).
Soil and sand.
Spices exceeding 1 kg.
Tobacco, in various forms, exceeding 600 grams.
Used beehives.
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service shipments.
Food products not listed in the Prohibitions section may be mailed in quantities not to exceed 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) per food item or 15 kilograms (33 pounds) per total food shipment. To import larger quantities from abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import license issued by the Israeli government.
Import licenses are not required for bona fide gifts, namely, all articles for the recipients’ personal use provided that the import of the articles is permitted or for immigrant’s personal effects.
Import licenses are required for many articles including radios, televisions and other transmitters; medical or scientific instruments; underwater equipment and cinematographic film; postal stamps exceeding 100 Israeli pounds; and plants.
Records, films, recording wire, computer cards, QSL cards, and magnetic film are admitted only if sent in First-Class Package International Service shipments.
Spices may be mailed in quantities not to exceed 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds) per spice. To import larger quantities from abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import license issued by the Israeli government.
Vitamins, minerals, and food supplements may be mailed in quantities not to exceed 100 grams (3.5 ounces) or one package per product. To import larger quantities from abroad, the prospective recipient must obtain an import license issued by the Israeli government.
Observations
Invoices and documents relating to commercial items must be attached to the outside of the items or to the customs declaration and not enclosed in the item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for information about areas served in the destination country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and other conditions for mailing.
Size Limits (211.22)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Value Limit (212.1)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Insurance (212.5)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG document reconstruction insurance and non–document insurance.
Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4
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)
Articles Admitted | Required Customs
Form/Endorsement |
Business documents, business letters, non-negotiable instruments, computer printouts, and canceled checks. | PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS. |
Merchandise samples without commercial value, microfilm, and microfiche. | PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). |
Merchandise, advertising materials, and all articles subject to customs duty. | PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Identify contents completely and state whether import license, if required, is attached. |
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.
Notes:
- 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 Israel.
- Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service — which offers a date-certain, postage-refund guarantee — is available to Israel.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS - Express Mail Service
Country Code: IL
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
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 5
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 8
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 5
Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Free Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents only), 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 items. Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items or First-Class Package International Service items:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
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.
