Postal Explorer > Publication 52 - Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail > 5 Perishable Matter

5 Perishable Matter

5 Perishable Matter

51 Definition

52 Animals

521 General Requirements

522 Packaging and Markings

522.1 Container Construction

522.2 Security and Ventilation

522.3 Marking

523 Acceptance for Mailing

524 Disposal

525 Nonmailable Live Animals

525.1 Live Birds

525.2 Live, Warm-Blooded Animals

525.3 Reptiles

525.4 Poisonous Insects and Spiders

526 Mailable Live Animals

526.1 General

526.2 Live Bees

526.3 Live, Day-Old Poultry

526.4 Adult Fowl

526.5 Live Scorpions

526.6 Small, Harmless, Cold-Blooded Animals

526.7 Dead Animals or Parts of Animals

53 Fresh Foods and Other Perishables

54 Eggs

55 Meats and Meat Products

56 Plants

561 General

562 Quarantines

562.1 Types of Quarantines

562.2 Specific Information

562.3 Inspection

563 Packaging and Marking

563.1 General

563.2 Securing Tops of Bundles

564 Further Information

57 Nonmailable Plant Pests, Injurious Animals, and Illegally Taken Fish or Wildlife

571 General

572 Criminal Penalties