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Postal Explorer > Publication 52 - Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail > 4 Restricted Matter > 47 Motor Vehicle Master Keys and Locksmithing Devices
471.1 Motor Vehicle Master Keys
A motor vehicle master key is any of the following:
a. Any key other than the key (or an exact duplicate) furnished with the
motor vehicle by the manufacturer.
b. The key (or an exact duplicate) furnished with a replacement lock.
c. Any key or manipulation device designed to operate two or more motor
vehicle ignition, door, or trunk locks of different combinations, including
any pattern, impression, or mold from which a master key or
manipulation device can be made (18 USC 1716 and 39 USC 3002).
471.2 Locksmithing Devices
A locksmithing device is any of the following:
a. A device or tool (other than a key) designed to manipulate the tumblers
in a lock into the unlocked position through the keyway of such lock.
b. A device or tool (other than a key or a device or tool under 471.2a)
designed for bypassing a lock or similar security device, or for opening
it by a method normally not used by consumers to open such locks or
security devices.
c. A device or tool designed for making an impression of a key or similar
security device in order to duplicate such key or device.
The following conditions apply:
a. Motor vehicle master keys, as defined in 471.1, are nonmailable unless
sent to any of the following categories of addressees:
(1) Lock manufacturers.
(2) Professional locksmiths.
(3) Motor vehicle manufacturers or dealers.
(4) Federal, state, or local government agencies.
b. Locksmithing devices, as defined in 471.2, are nonmailable except
when sent to any of the following categories of addressees:
(1) Lock manufacturers or distributors.
(2) Bona fide locksmiths.
(3) Bona fide repossessors.
(4) Motor vehicle manufacturers or dealers.
(5) Bona fide automotive repair shops or businesses.
No marking of any kind that indicates the nature of the contents may be
placed on the outer wrapper or packaging of any mailpiece containing motor
vehicle master keys or locksmithing devices. Mailable matter must be
properly and securely packaged within the general requirements in DMM
601.1-601.8.
All nonmailable motor vehicle master keys and locksmithing devices
discovered in the mailstream must be reported in accordance with POM
139.117.
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