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and Conditions for Special Classes and the Directory for International Mail. (b) Classification. (1) Description. (2) Application of rates.

(2) Bulk mailings, except that a permit to mail third-class matter in bulk under the provisions outlined in 39 CFR shall be obtained from the Director of Posts.

(e) Nonprofit organizations. (1) Types. (2) Applications to mail third-class matter at special rates shall be made on Form 3624 to the Director of Posts.

(3) The approval to mail third-class matter at special rates may be revoked if the authorization was given to an organization or association which was not qualified or which becomes unqualified. (f) Permissible additions.

(g) Permissible enclosures.
(h) Sealing.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 35 F.R. 19180, Dec. 18, 1970]

CROSS REFERENCE: See 39 CFR Part 134 (third class), Part 222 (rates and conditions for specific classes), and Appendix to Subchapter C (Directory of International Mail). § 67.132 Customs requirements for domestic destinations.

Third-class matter containing dutiable articles addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, is subject to customs treatment by the United States Customs Service on arrival in the United States. It should have an invoice or paper form of customs declaration, Form 2976-A, enclosed, or Form 2976 "Green" customs sticker affixed, to expedite its handling by the Customs Service. All invoices or Forms, enclosed or affixed, shall be properly completed.

§ 67.141

FOURTH CLASS

Rates for fourth-class matter. With respect to rates for fourth-class matter, provisions of 39 CFR are applicable to and within the Canal Zone, as follows:

(a) Fourth class (parcel post) zone rates. The zone rates of postage as provided for "Local", "1 and 2" and "8", with respect to such matter, when mailed in the Canal Zone, and destined for the Canal Zone, Panama, and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

(b) Catalogs and similar printed advertising matter. The zone rates of

postage as provided for "Local", "1 and 2" and "8", with respect to such matter, when mailed in the Canal Zone and destined for the Canal Zone, and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

(c) Books, and 16-millimeter films and 16-millimeter film catalogs. The rates of postage as provided for such matter, when mailed in the Canal Zone and destined for the Canal Zone, and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

(d) Library books, 16-millimeter films, 16-millimeter film catalogs and related materials. The rates of postage as provided for such matter mailed by public libraries and certain nonprofit organizations, under the conditions outlined and when addressed for delivery in the Canal Zone and the United States, its Territories and Possessions.

CROSS REFERENCES: Rates for fourth-class matter, see 39 CFR 135. Nonprofit organizations, see § 67.148 in this Part 67.

§ 67.142 Classification.

(a) Description. With respect to the classification of fourth-class matter, the provisions of 39 CFR, relating to the description of such matter, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(b) Application of rates. The rates made applicable by § 67.141 (a) and (b) are applied on the basis of weight of the individual piece and zone (or distance) to which mailed.

(1) Local. This applies to parcels mailed at a main post office, its branches or units, addressed for delivery at that main post office, its branches or units.

(2) Zones 1 and 2. These apply to parcels mailed at any post office, branch or unit, addressed for delivery in the Canal Zone or the Republic of Panama, and not included in "Local" zone.

(3) Zone 8. This applies to parcels mailed at any post office, branch or unit, for delivery at post offices in the United States, its Territories and Possessions. CROSS REFERENCE: Description of fourthclass matter, see 89 CFR 135.2(a).

§ 67.143 Weight and size limits.

(a) Weight. Each addressed piece of 16 fourth-class matter must weigh ounces or more but not more than 70 pounds.

(b) Size. The maximum size of a piece of fourth-class matter is 100 inches in length and girth combined. There is no

minimum size. To compute the size of a parcel:

(1) Measure the longest side to determine the length.

(2) Measure the distance around the parcel at its thickest part to determine the girth.

(3) Add the length and girth.

(4) Consult 39 CFR for illustrations. (c) Two or more packages. Two or more packages may be mailed as a single parcel if they are about the same size or shape or if they are parts of one article. They must be securely wrapped or fastened together, and must not, together, exceed the weight or size limit.

CROSS REFERENCE: Illustration for computing size of a parcel, see 39 CFR 135.3(b). § 67.144 Payment of postage.

Postage for fourth-class mail may be paid by the use of Canal Zone: (a) Adhesive postage stamps. (b) Meter stamps.

(a) All mail matter addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, known or believed to contain dutiable articles is subject to customs treatment by the United States Customs Service on arrival in the United States, its Territories or Possessions.

(b) All parcels, fourth-class matter, mailed in the Canal Zone addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, shall have a properly completed "Customs Declaration Tag," Form 2966, securely attached to the address side of the parcel. This requirement includes parcels containing books, printed matter, and similar material.

or addressed to, nonprofit organizations or associations as outlined in 39 CFR. CROSS REFERENCE: See 39 CFR 135.1 (d) and 135.2(a) (5).

§ 67.161

AIRMAIL

Domestic destinations.

(a) Rates-(1) Canal Zone. There is no airmail service between points within the Canal Zone.

(2) United States, its Territories and Possessions and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The domestic postage rates, for airmail, set forth in 39 CFR, are applicable.

(b) Classification and articles acceptable. The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to the description of airmail for the purpose of classification, and to articles acceptable for airmail, apply to and within the Canal Zone.

(c) Application of rates. Postage is charged on airmail (except postal and post cards) according to weight at rates prescribed by paragraph (a) (2) of this section, regardless of the class of mail. Air post cards must conform to the size and conditions prescribed for post cards.

(d) Weight and size limits; additions and enclosures. With further respect to airmail, the provisions of 39 CFR, relating to weight and size limits, and additions and enclosures are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(e) Payment of postage. Postage for airmail may be paid by the use of Canal Zone:

(1) Adhesive postage stamps.
(2) Stamped cards or envelopes.
(3) Meter stamps.

(f) Marking and sealing. Place the word AIRMAIL, prominently on the address side of flat mail and on the top, bottom, and sides of parcels. The return address must be shown in the address side of each air parcel mailed at the pound rate. Airmail may be sealed or left unsealed without affecting the air rate.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 33 F.R. 4800, Mar. 21, 1968]

CROSS REFERENCE: Airmail, description for classification purposes, articles acceptable, weight and size limits, and additions and enclosures, see 39 CFR 136.2(a) (b), 136.3, 136.5.

§ 67.162 Customs requirements for domestic destinations.

Customs requirements for airmail articles containing merchandise and addressed for delivery in the United States.

its Territories and Possessions are as follows:

(a) Sealed articles weighing up to but not including 16 ounces shall have a Green Customs Label, Form 2976, properly completed, securely affixed.

(b) Articles weighing 16 ounces or more shall have "Customs Declaration Tag" (Form 2966) properly completed and attached to the address side of the parcel.

§ 67.163 Foreign destinations.

The following regulations govern airmail for foreign destinations:

(a) Postal union mail; parcel post. Postal union mail of any category may be sent by air. With respect to articles sent by air, the weight limits, dimensions and other conditions provided therefor by 39 CFR, except the requirements thereof as to postage rates, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone. Parcel post may not be sent by air to foreign countries.

(b) Rates-(1) Letter and letter packages,1 Postal Union "Other Articles." These rates are based on a twozone structure, except Panama, as follows:

vided the country concerned has indicated a willingness to accept them. Consult 39 CFR for the list of those countries.

(d) Prepayment-(1) Short paid and unpaid—(i) Short paid with Canal Zone return address. Return for additional postage.

(ii) Short paid with other than Canal Zone return address. Dispatch to appropriate exchange office for proper T-stamp endorsement and rating of deficient postage for onward dispatch by airmail.

(iii) Unpaid with Canal Zone return address. Return for postage.

(iv) Unpaid with other than Canal Zone return address. Obliterate airmail markings, endorse ordinary-Not airmail and dispatch to appropriate exchange office for proper T-stamp endorsement and onward dispatch by surface.

(2) [Reserved]

(e) Marking of Postal Union mail. The provisions of 39 CFR, with respect to the marking of Postal Union airmail, are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(f) Air letter sheets—(1) Availability and use. Air letters (aerogrammes), which can be folded into the form of an envelope and sealed, may be sent by air to all countries. These sheets, without imprinted postage, are sold at all Canal Zone post offices at 2 cents each. All parts of the sheets may be used for the sender's message, except the address side. No enclosures are permitted. The use of tape or stickers to seal air letters is prohibited. Air letter sheets may be sent under registration upon payment of the required registry fee in addition to the postage.

(2) Private manufacture. Air letters without imprinted postage approved for mailing by the Canal Zone Postal Service, and those authorized for mailing as air letters by the United States Post Office Department, may be accepted as air letters when deposited in the Canal Zone Postal Service and postage prepaid with Canal Zone postage stamps. Air letters without imprinted postage authorized for mailing by regulations of the Universal Postal Union may be accepted as air letters when deposited in the Canal Zone Postal Service and postage prepaid with Canal Zone postage stamps.

(3) Containing enclosures. Air letters (aerogrammes) that have been placed in the mail, and are observed to contain enclosures, are dispatched as follows:

(i) By air if postage is prepaid at the airmail letter rate.

(ii) Otherwise, by surface, after crossing out the "Air Letter-Aerogramme-— Par Avion" markings.

[31 F.R. 12254, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 31 F.R. 14552, Nov. 15, 1966; 36 F.R. 12977, July 10, 1971]

CROSS REFERENCE: International mail, see 39 CFR Ch. 1, Subchapter B.

MAIL PRIVILEGES FOR MEMBERS OF
ARMED FORCES

§ 67.171 Mail privileges for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and friendly nations in the Canal Zone.

(a) Airlift mail: The following items of Armed Forces personnel mail, when addressed to locations where United States domestic postage rates apply, are given airlift on a space available basis between the Canal Zone and a point of embarkation within the United States and to final destination, except parcels defined in subparagraph (3) of this paragraph, which will be given surface transportation within the United States:

(1) First-class letter mail including postal and post cards.

(2) Sound recorded communications having the character of personal correspondence. Markings required on this category of mail are as required by 39 CFR.

(3) Parcels of any class paid at surface postage rates not exceeding 5 pounds in weight and not exceeding 60 inches in length and girth combined. From point of embarkation in the United States to delivery point within the United States, or to point of debarkation to overseas APO's and FPO's, these parcels will be transported by surface means. From U.S. debarkation point to overseas APO's and FPO's these parcels will be given airlift on a space available basis. These parcels must be marked with the large letters SAM (space available mail) on the address side, preferable below the postage and above the name of the addressee. Postal employees shall at time of acceptance place these letters on all such parcels.

(4) Parcels other than a parcel mailed airmail not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined, will be transported by air on a space available basis to final destination,

upon payment of a fee of $1 in addition to the regular surface rate of postage. These parcels must be marked with the large letters PAL (parcel air lift) on the address side, preferably below the postage and above the name of the addressee. Postal employees shall at time of acceptance place these letters on all such parcels.

(b) Preparation-Military Return Address or Military Address: To be eligible for Airlift Service from the Canal Zone, the mail matter must show either a Military Return Address or a Military Address.

(1) Military Return Address. The return address should show grade, full name including first and middle name or initial, service number, organization, post office box and Canal Zone post office or APO or FPO designation. (There should be sufficient information in the return address to identify the mailer as a member of the Armed Forces or a dependent.)

(2) Military Address. The Military Address must include an Army Post Office or a Fleet Post Office (APO or FPO) designation.

(d) The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to the weight and size limits and prohibitions concerning Armed Forces personnel mail are applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(e) The provisions of 39 CFR, relating to letters sent postage collect and letters sent free by Armed Forces personnel are applicable to and within the Canal Zone. [33 F.R. 4800, Mar. 21, 1968]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAIL AND FREE

§ 67.182

Official mail (penalty matter).

(a) Description. The description of official mail, as provided by 39 CFR, is applicable to and within the Canal Zone.

(b) Collection of postage. Penalty mail is sent without prepayment of postage.

(c) Preparation. Envelopes, cards, labels, tags, and wrappers used in transmitting official mail under the penalty privilege shall bear in the upper right corner of the address side the printed statement of the penalty of misuse: "Penalty for Private Use to Avoid Payment of Postage, $300." The printed statement of the penalty statement may not be handwritten or typewritten. They shall also show over the words "Official Business" in the upper left corner of the address side, the name and address of the department, bureau, office, or officer.

(d) Prepaid postage. Official mail which is not sent as penalty mail, except as provided by paragraph (c) of this section, shall have postage prepaid. The regular rates and conditions apply, except that postage on official mail weighing in excess of 4 pounds may be paid at the fourth-class rates.

(e) Postage and fees paid. The indicia, "Postage and Fees Paid," authorized to certain departments and agencies by the United States Post Office Department, may not be used on official mail deposited in the Canal Zone, except:

(1) When deposited by a United States military or naval vessel calling at or transiting the Panama Canal; or

(2) On self-addressed envelopes furnished by a department or agency in the United States authorized to use the "Postage and Fee Paid" indicia, for convenience in submitting official information desired by that United States Government department or agency.

(f) Restrictions on use. The use of markings authorized on official mail as prescribed by paragraph (c) of this section may not be placed on other mail to avoid payment of postage or special service fees. The following restrictions apply to the use of official envelopes, cards, labels, and tags prepared as indicated by such paragraph (c);

(1) Any department or office authorized to use the penalty privilege may furnish self-addressed envelopes or la

bels to persons or concerns for their convenience in submitting official information desired by any United States Government department or agency. Reply envelopes may not be furnished to bidders or contractors, or to enable private persons or concerns to send free reports or other information which they are required by law to make.

(2) Official mail may not be sent in penalty envelopes by special delivery or as certified mail without prepayment of the fee or by airmail without prepayment of postage.

(3) Subparagraph (2) of this paragraph does not apply to official matter of the Postal Service.

(g) Weight limits. The weight limits on official mail are as follows:

(1) Canal Zone destinations: 70 pounds.

(2) United States Territories and Possessions: 4 pounds.

(3) An article or package of official matter, or a number of articles or packages of official matter, constituting, in fact, a single shipment, addressed for delivery in the United States, its Territories and Possessions, exceeding 4 pounds, may not be admitted to the mails under the penalty privileges, except stamped paper and supplies of the Postal Service, and books or documents published or circulated by order of Congress when mailed by the Superintendent of Documents. Official matter in packages exceeding the 4-pound limit, if otherwise mailable, will be accepted on payment of postage at the fourth-class rates. Such parcels may be sealed or unsealed and may include written matter when mailed at those rates.

(h) Size. There is no size limit prescribed for penalty mail.

CROSS REFERENCE: Official mail, description, and departments and agencies to which indicia "Postage and Fees Paid" is authorized by Federal postal regulations, see 39 CFR 137.2(b) and (c) (1) (ii).

§ 67.183 Mail to Government depart

ments.

With respect to mail sent to Government departments, the provisions of 39 CFR, relating to census mail, and to Immigration and Naturalization Service

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