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Type
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Common Exapmples
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Domestic
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International
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Domestic Mail
Pub 52
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Maximum Amount Permitted in Mail
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Additional Information
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Air
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Surface
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Firearms
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Handguns (concealable firearms)
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N*
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N*
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N*
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43
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None
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Except between authorized parties. No content markings on outside of mail piece are permitted.
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Rifles, shotguns, antique guns, (unloaded)
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Y
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Y
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N
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43
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432
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No content markings on outside of mail piece are permitted.
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Human Ashes
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Cremated remains
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Y
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Y
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Y
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451.22
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Packaging instruction 10 B
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Priority Mail Express® required. International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions.
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Intoxicating Liquors
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Wine, bourbon, vodka, beer
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N
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N
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N
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42
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None
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Includes 0.5% alcohol content or greater.
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Motor Vehicle Master Keys
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Including locksmithing devices
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Y
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Y
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N
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452
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452
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Only if sent between authorized parties.
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Cigarettes
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Includes smokeless tobacco
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N
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N
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N
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47
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472.232
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See 472 for exceptions.
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Controlled Substances
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Narcotics
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N*
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N*
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N
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453
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None
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Generally, both the mailers and the addressee must meet special conditions.
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Drugs
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Prescription, non-prescription medicines
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Y
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Y
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Y
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453
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453.3
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No content markings on outside of mail piece permitted. ICL restrictions/prohibition apply for international mail. Must meet state and federal laws.
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Drug Paraphernalia
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Illegal drugs, pipes
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N
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N
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N
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453.13
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None
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See Controlled Substance Act for more information on drug paraphernalia.
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Battery-Powered Devices
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Toys, clocks
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Y
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Y
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Y
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349.221
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349.221
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Common household-use-type batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, etc.
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Sharp Intruments
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Knives, razors, switchblades
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Y
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Y
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Y
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44
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442
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Only if sent between authorized parties. International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions.
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