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)

Insured Amount not over	Fee	Insured Amount not over	Fee
$100	No Fee	For document reconstruction insurance or non-document insurance coverage above $800, add $1.00 per $100 or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $2,499 per shipment.
200	$1.00
300	2.00
400	3.00
500	4.00
600	5.00
700	6.00
800	7.00	$2,499 max.	$24.00

Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 4

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat Rate Boxes

Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.

Flat Rate Boxes: The maximum weight is 20 pounds.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.52)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Insurance (222.8)

Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only

Insured Amount not over	Fee	Insured Amount not over	Fee
$200	No Fee	For insurance coverage above $2,000, add $1.50 for each $500 or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $5,000 per shipment.
500	$2.35
1,000	3.85
1,500	5.35
2,000	6.85	$5,000 max.	$15.85

Customs Forms Required (123)

Articles Admitted	Required Customs Form/Endorsement
Correspondence and business papers.	PS Form 2976. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial value and not subject to customs duty.	PS Form 2976.
Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.	PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope). Include a commercial invoice in each item.

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or other online USPS-produced combined shipping label and customs form, no additional customs form is required (see 222.5).

Notes:

Postal employees must tell customers that there is no service guarantee on any Priority Mail Express International item.
Items are delivered Monday through Saturday. There is no delivery on Sunday or national holidays.
All items admissible in international mail to Albania including correspondence, business papers, and merchandise, are accepted in Priority Mail Express International. See the Country Conditions for Mailing for Albania for specific prohibitions and restrictions.
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. All items prohibited in regular international mail are also prohibited in Priority Mail Express International to Albania.

Reciprocal Service Name: EMS

Country Code: AL

Areas Served: Tirana

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 44 lbs.

Note: Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost based on weight. (See 230.)

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 (232.92)

NOT Available

Customs Forms Required (123)

Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes:

PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes:

PS Form 2976

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.

Weight Limit: 3.5 ozs. for letters and postcards;

4 lbs. for large envelopes (flats)

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 4

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 4 lbs.

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 4

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Customs Form Required (123)

PS Form 2976

Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, 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. Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Customs Form Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes:

PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

Extra Services

Certificate of Mailing (313)

Individual Pieces	Fee
Individual article (PS Form 3817)	$1.20
Firm mailing books (PS Form 3877), per article listed (minimum 3)	0.44
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3877 (per page)	1.20
Bulk Quantities	Fee
First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)	$7.05
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof)	0.85
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606	1.20

Registered Mail (330)

Fee: $12.95

Maximum Indemnity: $46.14

Available only for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, First-Class Package
International Service, Priority Mail International
Flat Rate Envelopes, Priority Mail International
Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes, and matter for the
blind or other physically handicapped persons.

Return Receipt (340)

Fee: $3.50

Available for Registered Mail only.

Restricted Delivery (350)

NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013

International Postal Money Order (371)

Use MO Form MP1

Maximum Amount Available: $700 Fee: $4.50

Money Order Inquiry: Fee: $5.75

International Reply Coupons (381)

NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.75; Cards $1.25

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