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Type
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Common Examples
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Domestic
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International
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Domestic Mail
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Maximum Amount Permitted in Mail
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Additional Information
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Air
|
Surface
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DMM
|
PUB 52
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Firearms
|
Handguns (concealable firearms)
|
N*
|
N*
|
N*
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601.12.1
|
43
|
601.12.1
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Except between authorized parties; international mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions. No content markings on outside of mail piece are permitted.
|
Rifles, antique guns (unloaded)
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
601.12.2/601.12.3
|
43
|
601.12.2/601.12.3
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No content markings on outside of mail piece are permitted.
|
Human Ashes
|
Cremated remains
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
NA
|
452.2
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See Publication 52
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Registered Mail® required. International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions.
|
Intoxicating Liquors
|
Wine, bourbon, vodka, beer
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
601.12.7
|
42
|
601.12.7
|
Includes 0.5% alcohol content or greater.
|
Motor Vehicle Master Keys
|
Including locksmithing devices
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
601.12.10
|
46
|
601.12.10
|
Only if sent between authorized parties.
|
Odor-Producing Materials
|
Food, non-toxic inks and dyes, paper
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
601.12.8
|
45
|
601.12.8
|
Not considered hazardous material.
|
Controlled Substances
|
Narcotics
|
N*
|
N*
|
N
|
601.12.11
|
47
|
601.12.11
|
Generally, both the mailers and the addressee must meet special conditions.
|
Drugs
|
Prescription, non-prescription medicines
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
601.12.11
|
47
|
601.12.11
|
No content markings on outside of mail piece permitted. ICL restrictions/prohibition apply for international mail. Must meet state and federal laws.
|
Drug Paraphernalia
|
Illegal drugs, pipes
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
601.12.12
|
471.3
|
601.12.12
|
See Controlled Substance Act for more information on drug paraphernalia.
|
Battery-Powered Devices
|
Toys, clocks (operated by household-use-type battery)
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
601.12.17
|
348
|
601.12.17
|
Battery must be permitted by DMM 601.
|
Sharp Intruments
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Knives, razors, switchblades
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
601.12.5
|
44
|
601.12.5
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Only if sent between authorized parties. International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions.
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