4-2.6 Shipping Requirements

The following supplier requirements and inbound shipment guidelines must be followed. Suppliers must:

• Comply with all country-of-origin marking instructions and all instructions for exports to the Postal Service.
• Comply with all packaging and labeling requirements in the related contractual documents.
• Comply with the transportation routing guidelines in the contract or agreement and any subsequent Postal Service instructions or procedures.
• Not use premium transportation unless specifically authorized by the Postal Service.
• Not declare a value or purchase additional insurance on any shipments unless authorized by the Postal Service.

The Postal Service’s inbound shipments must have:

• Complete relevant shipping documentation (i.e., a bill of lading) to establish the physical legal transfer of ownership.
• Clearly marked cartons.