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the blind are the same as for letters, letter packages,
and printed matter.
Preparation for Mailing
Articles accepted, as matter for the blind, must be
prepared in such a way that the contents are protected
but inspection of the contents is not hindered. Matter
for the blind must not be sealed, even if registered. The
word FREE must be placed in the upper - right corner,
immediately above the words MATTER FOR THE
BLIND, on surface mail only. On airmail articles, the
words, “MATTER FOR THE BLIND,” must be placed
in the upper - right corner near the postage stamps or
meter strip. Airmail articles should have PS Label l9-A
or PS Label 19-B affixed or the words PAR AVION
written on the front and back lower left side. If the mail
being accepted is from an officially recognized
institution for the blind, the name of the institution
must appear in the return address for the following
items:
Discs, tapes, or wires bearing voice recordings
Special paper intended solely for the use of the
blind
SMALL PACKETS
Small packets offer a convenient and economical
way for sending small quantities of merchandise at a
rate cheaper than parcel post rates. Commercial
samples and documents that do not have the character
of current and personal correspondence may also be
sent in small packets. The following items may also be
sent as small packets whether or not they have the
character of correspondence:
Phonograph records
Sound tapes and cassettes
Video tapes and cassettes
Video disks
Motion picture film
Magnetic tapes
Automatic data processing (ADP) cards
QSL cards (these are cards sent by a ham radio
operator to confirm a radio contact) may be sent in
small packets, if they bear no notations having the
character of correspondence.
Small Packet Restrictions
Small packets may NOT contain the following:
Written communications having the character of
current personal correspondence
Coins, banknotes, paper money, canceled or
uncanceled postage stamps, or values payable to
the bearer. EXCEPTION: Cancelled or
uncancelled postage stamps are mailable to
Canada in small packets.
Manufactured or unmanufactured platinum,
gold, or silver
Precious stones, jewelry, or other precious items.
Enclosures Permitted in Small Packets
A simple invoice and a slip showing the names and
addresses of the mailer and addressee of the packet
may be enclosed.
Weight and Size Limits
Weight limits for small packets are 4 pounds for
most countries, 1 pound and 2 pounds to some. Refer
to the Individual Country Listings.
Preparation for Mailing
Small packets can be sealed or left unsealed
whether or not registered. Small packets are subject to
postal inspection and must be prepared in such a way
that the contents are protected, but inspection of the
contents is not hindered. All small packets must bear a
customs form PS Form 2976 or PS Form 2976-A
(discussed later in this chapter).
Endorsements
The mailer must mark in bold capital letters on the
address side, the words SMALL PACKET. Small
packet can also be written in a language known in the
country of address as follows:
PETIT PAQUET (French)
PACKCHEN (German)
PEQUENO PAQUETE (Spanish)
If sent airmail, the mailer must place PS Label
19-A or PS Label 19-B, or add the words PAR AVION
(in blue) on the left side of the front and on the back of
the item.
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