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Postal Explorer > Publication 52 - Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail > 6 International Mail > 64 Perishable Matter: International Mail
Mailable perishable matter sent from, to, or between overseas military post
offices (APOs/FPOs) must meet the requirements for international mail
because military mail is often diverted to air transportation when space is
available or when there is an absence of surface transportation. See DMM
703.2.3.1.
Most live animals are nonmailable in international mail. The only mailable
types of animals are the following:
a. Live bees, leeches, and silkworms, when properly packaged and
labeled. See Chapter 5.
b. Thoroughly dried dead insects or reptiles.
c. Parasites and predators of injurious insects, provided all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The parasites and predators of injurious insects are permitted in
domestic mail.
(2) They are useful in controlling harmful insects.
(3) They are exchanged by officially recognized scientific or health
agencies.
(4) They are sent in letter packages or as small packets.
(5) They are securely packaged in containers conforming to the
requirements for domestic mail.
Eggs may be mailed in international mail via Parcel Post service only as
follows:
a. For shipments to all countries except Canada, eggs must be packed in
the following manner:
(1) Each egg must be packed in sufficient cushioning material.
(2) Eggs must be shipped in a metal egg container.
(3) The metal egg container must be enclosed in an outer container
of wood with sufficient cushioning material packed between the
inner and outer containers.
b. For shipments to Canada, eggs must be packed in the following
manner:
(1) Each egg must be wrapped in protective material and placed on
end.
(2) Eggs must be either packed in the manner prescribed for other
countries in 643.1a or packed in a wooden, papier-mâché, or
other box of rigid material having a well-fitting, tightly adjusted lid.
(3) Vacant space in the box must be filled with packing material to
prevent eggs from striking together or against the sides, top, or
bottom of the box.
643.21 Commodity Credit Corporation Endorsement
Dried whole eggs purchased under the USDA's Commodity Credit
Corporation program must carry an endorsement by the exporter or
authorized representative waiving any right to withdraw the parcel from the
mail or to have it returned. The endorsement must be written or stamped on
the address side of each mailpiece. These mailings may be made by parcel
post service only.
643.22 Certificate
A certificate using the format shown in IMM Exhibit 553.121 must be
prepared and completed by the sender, and presented at the time of mailing.
The following conditions also apply:
a. A single certificate may cover any number of mailpieces presented by
the same sender and in the same mailing, even if the mailpieces are
addressed to different countries.
b. A charge (see IMM 552) is made for each certificate or each parcel (if a
single certificate covers more than one parcel).
c. Postage to cover the certificate charge must be affixed to the certificate
and canceled with the postmark of the office of mailing.
d. After being postmarked, the certificate must be signed by the
postmaster (or designee) and returned to the sender.
Exhibit 643.22
It is unlawful to export any tobacco seeds or live tobacco plants without a
written permit granted by the USDA. See IMM 560 for procedures and
processing requirements.
Each wrapper of a package of mailable tobacco must be marked "TOBACCO
SEED AND PLANT EXPORT PERMIT NO. ." The plant export permit must be presented at the time of mailing. It must be postmarked and signed by the accepting postal employee. The plant export permit is then retained by the postal employee and forwarded to:
AGRICULTURE MARKETING SERVICE TOBACCO DIVISION
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
14TH ST AND INDEPENDENCE AVE SW
WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001
A charge (see IMM 562) is made for each permit presented by the mailer and
for each mailpiece when a single permit covers more than one mailpiece.
Postage to cover the charge must be affixed to the permit and canceled by
the postmark of the office of mailing.
Plants, seeds, and plant materials, including fruits and vegetables, are
subject to the provisions for domestic mail in DMM 601.9 and Publication 14,
Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Animals, Plants, and Related Matter.
The quarantine regulations of the destination country also apply. Mailers can
obtain information by contacting the USDA at the following address:
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE US DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (USDA)
4700 RIVER RD
RIVERDALE MD 20737-1228
Fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and other items that are capable of easily
decomposing or cannot reasonably be expected to reach their destination
without spoiling are nonmailable in international mail. Consult the Individual
Country Listing in the IMM for specific restrictions or prohibitions.
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