Effective May 26, 2016, the Postal Service™ is revising Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM®) to reflect that Priority Mail International® parcel service is available to Cuba.
Cuba already receives Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes from the Postal Service. Priority Mail International service for parcels up to 22 pounds became available to Cuba on May 23, 2016.
Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM)
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Country Price Groups and Weight Limits
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4 Ascension, Bolivia, and the Falkland Islands: Only Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes (maximum weight: 4 lbs. each) may be used.
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Cuba
Country Conditions for Mailing
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Mail service is limited to First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, and Priority Mail International items with a value not to exceed $200.
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Restrictions
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The maximum value of any mailed item sent to Cuba must not exceed $200 in value or else it will be subject to confiscation by Cuban General Customs.
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Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 9
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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: 59 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
Insurance (232.92) NOT Applicable
Customs Forms Required (123)
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes:
PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes:
PS Form 2976
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
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Free Matter for the Blind (270)
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Free when sent as Priority Mail International. Weight limit: 15 pounds.
Customs Form Required (123)
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Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)
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Although effective May 26, 2016, we will incorporate these revisions into the next update of the online IMM, which is available via Postal Explorer® at http:⁄⁄pe.usps.com.
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