Prohibitions (130)
An issue of a publication in which more than 5 percent of its total advertising space is primarily directed to a Canadian market and which indicates:
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All alcoholic beverages including wines, etc.
An issue of a publication that contains an advertisement primarily directed to a Canadian market is a prohibited import if that advertisement does not appear in identical form in all editions of the issue distributed in the country of origin.
Articles so marked as to create the false impression that they were made in Canada, the United Kingdom, or any other British country.
Commercial tags of metal.
Firearms.
Gold bullion, gold dust, and nonmanufactured precious metals.
Non-refillable lighters or any other lighter that contains fuel. New lighters with no fuel may be sent.
Oleomargarine and other butter substitutes, including altered or renovated butter.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Plumage and skins of wild birds.
Prison-made goods being sold or intended for sale by a person or firm.
Radioactive materials.
Replica or inert munitions, as well as other devices that simulate explosive devices or munitions, including replica or inert grenades or other simulated military munitions, whether or not such items are for display purposes.
Reprints of Canadian or British works copyrighted in Canada.
Reproductions of Canadian postage stamps unless printed in publications in black and white only and with a defacing line drawn across each reproduction.
Shipments bearing caution labels indicating the contents are flammable.
Smoke-making devices for motor vehicles and boats.
Used or secondhand hives or bee supplies.
Vaping liquids containing 66 mg/g or more nicotine by weight. Note: The U.S. Postal Service measures the concentration of nicotine solutions by volume rather than by weight, so it is possible that a product that does not exceed Canada’s weight restriction would exceed the Postal Service’s volume restriction. Nicotine solutions with a concentration of 16.67 percent (166 mg/ml) or more, when nicotine is the only toxic material in the liquid, are classified as “dangerous goods” (see 136.1) and as such are prohibited in international mail. (See also Observation 1.)
Restrictions
Coins; banknotes; currency notes; securities payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; gold, silver, platinum, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may be sent only in insured parcels.
Drugs and medicines must comply with Canadian law.
Eggs for hatching must be packed in new, clean containers and accompanied by a certificate issued by a veterinarian of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or one issued by a State veterinarian and endorsed by a veterinarian of that Bureau, stating that to the best of his or her knowledge the eggs come from a flock that is free from Newcastle disease, fowl pest, or fowl typhoid. See 135.3 for method of packing.
Meat and meat food products must be accompanied by an export certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and labeled in accordance with Canadian regulations. Exception to these requirements are:
Pet food that contains biologically appropriate raw food or bones and raw food — such as heat-processed, shelf-stable pet foods, treats, and compound chews — must be accompanied by an import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and a zoo sanitary certificate from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinarian Services. Attach a copy of both documents to the outside of the mailpiece for review by the Canada Border Service Agency.
Veterinary biological products including serums and vaccines must be accompanied by a permit issued by the Veterinary Director General, Ministry of Agriculture of Canada.
Observations
Maximum weight limits for mail addressed to members of the Canadian Forces based outside of Canada (CFPO) is 22 pounds. Parcels for CFPO addresses may not be insured. Direct sacks of printed matter (M-bags) are not permitted for CFPO addresses.
A letter fully prepaid and bearing the same address as that of a parcel may be tied or otherwise securely attached to the outside of the parcel. Stamps to cover postage on the parcel must be affixed to the wrapper of the parcel. Stamps to pay postage on the letter must be affixed to the envelope thereof. Certain types of merchandise must be marked to show country of origin in the manner prescribed by the Canadian customs regulations. Goods valued under 20 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt. Goods over 20 Canadian dollars will be subject to the applicable duties and excise taxes. Gift shipments received by mail that are valued under 60 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt. For all casual and commercial goods valued at or under 1,600 Canadian dollars, Canada Post will collect assessed duties, excise taxes, and a handling fee from the addressee. This handling fee is set by Canada Post (see canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGcustoms-e.asp). All commercial mail items over 1,600 Canadian dollars will be held by Canada Customs and Excise until proper invoice and accounting documentation is provided by the addressee. The Canada Customs Invoice can be obtained from stationery, office supply, or printing companies. If mailers are unable to obtain the Canada Customs Invoice locally, they should visit the following Web site: canadapost.ca. In addition, commercial invoices are acceptable provided that each invoice has the required information for customs purposes. Information on Canadian customs regulations may be obtained from the Office of International Marketing/223, Bureau of International Commerce, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, or any field office of that Department. Obtaining post code information:
NATIONAL PHILATELIC CENTERCANADA POST CORPORATION STATION 1 ANTIGONISH NS B2G 2R8 Telephone: 1-800-565-4362 Fax: 1-902-863-6796
To obtain Canadian post codes for specific addresses, call the General Information line at 1-416-979-8822 or access the Canada Post Corporation Web site on the Internet at canadapost.ca. Pursuant to the Canada Customs Act and a need to heighten border security, Canada will deny entry of all postal items (except postcards) that do not bear complete sender and addressee information in roman letters and arabic numerals.
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 1
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)
See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG document reconstruction insurance and non-document insurance.
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Priority Mail ExpressInternational (220) Price Group 1
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
Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Size Limits (221.42)
Maximum length: 59 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 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 papers and commercial documents.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise samples and gift shipments (non-commercial parcels).
PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise (commercial shipments) and all articles subject to customs duty.
PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
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:
Reciprocal Service Name: There is no reciprocal service.
Country Code: CA
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 1
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs. Exception: 22 lbs. to Canadian Forces (CFPOs).
See Observation 5.
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: 79 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 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 1
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
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Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 1
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.
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Customs Form Required (123)
PS Form 2976
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 1
Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.
Weight Limit: 66 lbs.
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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.
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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)
Extra Services
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: $40.87
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.
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