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Country Conditions for Mailing — Turkey

Prohibitions (130)

Arms and munitions of war and their accessories.

Coins; banknotes; traveler’s checks; securities payable to bearer; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles except in insured Priority Mail International service. Currency notes (paper money) are permitted in insured Priority Mail International or with Registered Mail service.

Cosmetic products.

Fish items, canned animal products, cured spiced beef and sausage, edible fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, and other animal and vegetable products.

Lottery tickets and advertisements relating to lotteries.

Narcotic substances of all kinds and products containing bonsai (JWH-018) as defined in the “World Drug Report 2011” from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Perishable infectious biological substances.

Perishable noninfectious biological substances.

Silver coins and all foreign coins (except gold coins and ancient coins for collections).

Restrictions

Clinical thermometers must be accompanied by an official certificate of inspection.

Food supplements and foods for athletes may be sent to Turkey only when a medical report, prescription, or national sportsperson's certificate is enclosed with the item by the addressee.

Stocks, bonds, and coupons, unless addressed to the Central Bank of the Turkish Republic, require the authorization from the Turkish exchange control authorities.

The following may be imported only by the Monopoly Administration:
The permission of the Turkish authorities is required for the importation of pharmaceutical specialties, except small quantities for medical or veterinary use or samples by physicians.

The value of gift shipments must not exceed 500 DM.

Tobacco and its products; cigarette paper and apparatus for making cigarettes; tobacco seed; tea; and playing cards other than children’s games.

Turkish money, as well as checks and drafts expressed in Turkish money, require authorization from the ministry of Finance. If imported without advance permission, such remittances are liable to confiscation.

Used bedding, linens, clothing, carpets, empty sacks, etc., must be accompanied by a certificate of disinfection.

Observations

The value and net weight of each kind of article or goods must be shown on the customs declarations, also the country of origin of the merchandise.
Each commercial shipment for Turkey must have enclosed a combined certificate of origin and consular invoice, which must be certified by a chamber of commerce or other trade organization or by a notary public, and be legalized by a Turkish consul.
Each commercial shipment of printed matter, such as books, newspapers, or magazines, must likewise be accompanied by an invoice and, except in the case of daily newspapers, by a certificate of origin also.
Import license must be obtained for many types of merchandise, and others are subject to import quotas.

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

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

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

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)

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
Business papers and documents.	No form required. Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial value, computer data, and other non-dutiable articles.	PS Form 2976.
Merchandise, advertising materials, or any articles subject to customs duty.	PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope).

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:

A commercial invoice should be included with all commercial shipments.
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 Turkey.

Reciprocal Service Name: Acele Posta Servisi or APS

Country Code: TR

Areas Served: All

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: 66 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)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise parcels only (see 323.72 for markings)

Insured Amount not over	Fee	Insured Amount not over	Fee
$50	$2.45
100	3.60	Add $1.15 for each additional $100 or fraction of insurance coverage.
200	4.75
300	5.90
400	7.05
500	8.20	$952 max.	$13.95

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)

NOT Available

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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