Type

Common Exapmples

Domestic

International

Domestic Mail

Pub 52

Maximum Amount Permitted in Mail

Additional Information

Air

Surface

Meats and Meat products

Fresh meat & fish or frozen fish, steaks

Y

Y

N*

55

55

International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions.

Fresh Foods

Fruits, vegetables

Y

Y

N*

53

53

Must be presented in dry (not dried) condition.

Eggs

Y

Y

Y

54

54

International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions. If permitted, see IMM 138.3.

Plants

Trees, citrus, cactus

Y

Y

N*

56

601.9.6

International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions. USDA regulations/prohibitions apply.

ICL Individual country listings in International Mail Manual (IMM)

Y* See Pub 52 for additional required markings.

Y** Only with prior written permission per IMM and Pub 52.

Y*** Specimens only and with prior HQ permission per IMM and Pub 52.

N* Except as permitted by mailing rules

For more information about mailability exceptions and technical information, provide customers with telephone number for their local business mail entry unit or have them call 1-800-ASK-USPS.