Country Conditions for Mailing — Belarus
In alignment with U.S. government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods” destined to Belarus require a license and an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). For a list of luxury goods, see Exhibit 533. No exemptions are allowed.
The 10-digit Schedule B number must appear in the HS Tariff Number block on the customs declaration form for each good exported, reexported, or transferred (in country) to and within Belarus. See 534.
Prohibitions (130)
Alcohol products, including ethyl alcohol and alcoholic beverages.
All weapons, arms and ammunition, and parts and accessories thereof, or articles similar in construction to civilian or service weapons.
Articles of cultural value.
Currencies of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation.
Explosive or combustible substances or other dangerous matter.
Hazardous waste.
Metalized yarn made with or made of gold thread; ornamental trimming or woven fabric made with or made of gold thread.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursors, as well as plants and mushrooms containing narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursors of any kind and in any form, including their fruits, seeds, and spores.
Opium and other substances containing narcotics.
Pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms.
Perishable items.
Photographic and cinematographic films, undeveloped photographic plates, photographic paper.
Plants and plant seeds.
Precious stones in any form and condition; natural diamonds, except for jewelry.
Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts, and plans containing information that may be harmful to the political and economic interests of the country and to the health and morality of its citizens.
Radioactive materials.
Substances harmful to the ozone layer.
The government of Belarus has instituted a temporary ban against the importation of all animal products that are for human and animal consumption. This includes meats, poultry, milk and dairy products, feeds, and other animal byproducts.
Tobacco and tobacco products, including products containing tobacco or nicotine and those intended for inhalation by heating or other methods (without burning) and smoking mixtures of all kinds.
Unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones and copters, except aircraft used for entertainment without any recording equipment (including photo and video). Permitted aircraft must not have automatic flight capability, but must be controlled remotely by the operator and monitored by visual observation.
Restrictions
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or registered First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Canceled and uncanceled stamps may be sent as part of a prescribed philatelic exchange.
Coins, bank notes, currency notes (paper money); securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks, platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious stones, jewelry, and other valuable articles are admitted only in insured Priority Mail International parcels. Importation of foreign currency is limited to a maximum equivalent of 200 USD.
Goods ordered online must be accompanied by a pro forma invoice (an invoice that includes a description of the enclosed goods and their value).
Medicaments and vitamin preparations require authorization issued by the Public Health of Belarus.
Veterinary preparations, biological materials, and collectors’ items of animal origin require written authorization issued by the State Veterinary Inspectorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Foods in Belarus.
Observations
- Depending on the nature and origin, many articles are regulated and admitted only on presentation of permission from the authorized bodies in Belarus.
- As of April 1, 2024, for a postal item sent to a private individual, the total duty-free value and weight limits are 200 EUR and 31 kg (68 pounds), respectively. For a postal item exceeding the duty-free limits, the addressee will incur at the time of delivery customs duties and taxes as follows: the greater fee of either 15 percent of the value of the goods, or at least 2 EUR per 1 kg (2 pounds) of the total weight of the postal item.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Note: Global Express Guaranteed service is suspended as of September 29, 2024.
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)
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:
- Addressees are required to obtain import licenses/permits to receive most goods.
- 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 Belarus.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: BY
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 3
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)
Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only (see for markings)
See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage. |
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 4
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Customs Form Required (123)
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of Exhibit 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 3
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
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:
None, unless otherwise required (see123.61 and Footnote 4 of Exhibit 123.61)
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: $39.86
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 and insured Priority Mail International parcels 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.
