eep the Mail Safe - USPS

1 Keep the mail SafeFor everyone s protection, use this guide when dealing with hazardous, restricted, and perishable ClassTypeCommon ExamplesDomesticInternationalDomestic MailPub 52 Maximum Amount Permitted in MailAdditional InformationAirSurface Poster 138, August 2014 PSN Class 1 ExplosivesExplosivesFireworks, dynamite, grenades, small arms explosives are prohibited except as specified in Class 2 Gases (Under Pressure)FlammableHairspray (in aerosol can) or consumer commodity , camp stove or consumer commodity paint (in aerosol can) or consumer commodity extinguishers extinguishers containing methyl bromide , compressed airY* or consumer commodity , chlorine, carbon toxic gases are Class 3 Flammable and Combustible LiquidsFlammable Liquids(Flashpoint not more than 141 F)Acetone, rubbing alcohol, witch or consumer commodity only (dependent on flashpoint).

2 Gasoline and items containing gasoline or gasoline and items containinggasoline or gasoline fumes are always , paint-related or consumer commodity only (dependent on flashpoint).Cigarette lighters (flammable liquid) from PCSC required as per PUB Liquids(Flashpoint above 141 F & below 200 F)Diesel fuel, keroseneY* or consumer commodity only. Flash-point must be greater than 141 & polishesY* or consumer commodity only (dependent on flashpoint).Adhesives & cementsY* Class 4 Flammable SolidsFlammable MatchesBook be properly MatchesStrike anywhere CombustibleIron or mailable limited quantity When WetAluminum powder, calcium, lithium, or mailable limited quantity Class 5 Oxidizing Substances, Organic PeroxidesOxidizers/Organic PeroxidesAmmonium nitrate, fertilizer, swimming pool chemicals Y* or mailable limited quantity only Friction tops peroxide (less than 20% solution)Y* restrictions up to 8%.

3 Solution strength up to 20% is acceptable, if ORM-D or mailable limited quantity Class 6 Toxic SubstancesPoisonsMace (except those contain-ing oleoresin capsicum) irritants are collars, cyanide, pesticides & herbicidesN* check specific materials in Appendix A of PUB 52. If permitted, ORM-D or consumer commodity SubstancesNoninfectiousSpecimensBlood, urine, saliva, stoolYYY** be properly & Medical MaterialsUsed sharps, medical devicesYYY** must be properly packaged for mailing; some require approval before Class 7 Radioactive MaterialRadioactive MaterialsDevices containing radioactive materialsNYY** must be properly packaged. International mail requires approval before Class 8 CorrosivesLiquid and SolidBatteries with liquid electrolyte, hydrochloric batteries may be permitted per , mercury-containing items (thermometer, etc.)NNNA ppendix ANoneMercury and items containing mercury are always prohibited.

4 Trace amounts may be accepted per Packaging Instruction Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous MaterialsMiscellaneousDry lbs. maximum for air (surface may exceed 5 lbs.) (Proper forms/warning labels required for air only.)Magnetized on magnetic the IMM for international mail * See Pub 52 for additional required ** Only with prior written permission per IMM and Pub ** Specimens only and with prior HQ permission per IMM and Pub * Except as permitted by mailing rulesKeep the mail SafeFor everyone s protection, use this guide when dealing with hazardous, restricted, and perishable ClassTypeCommon ExamplesDomesticInternationalDomestic MailPub 52 Maximum Amount Permitted in MailAdditional InformationAirSurface Poster 138, August 2014 PSN MatterFirearmsHandguns (concealable firearms)N*N*N*43 NoneExcept between authorized parties. No content markings on outside of mail piece are , shotguns, antique guns, (unloaded)YYN43432No content markings on outside of mail piece are AshesCremated instruction 10 BPriority mail Express required.

5 International mail subject to ICL LiquorsWine, bourbon, vodka, beerNNN42 NoneIncludes alcohol content or Vehicle Master KeysIncluding locksmithing devicesYYN452452 Only if sent between authorized smokeless 472 for SubstancesNarcoticsN*N*N453 NoneGenerally, both the mailers and the addressee must meet special , non-prescription content markings on outside of mail piece permitted. ICL restrictions/prohibition apply for international mail . Must meet state and federal ParaphernaliaIllegal drugs, Controlled Substance Act for more information on drug DevicesToys, household-use-type batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, IntrumentsKnives, razors, switchbladesYYY44442 Only if sent between authorized parties. International mail subject to ICL Matter AnimalsBeesHoney bees (Queen bees)Y(Queens only)YY(Queens only) be free of disease. Each Queen may be accompanied by up to eight attendant Birds acceptableGeese, turkeys, guinea fowl, doves, pigeons, pheasants, partridges, quail, ducks, chickens, packaging required.

6 Priority mail Express only. Each bird must weigh more than 6 oz., and no more than 25 Birds unacceptableAll other types of birds not listed above, such as canaries, parakeets, PoultryChicks, ducks, emus, geese, quail, partridges, pheasants (April through August), poultry vaccinated with Newcastle disease (live virus) is AnimalsDried parts of game birds or fishYYN* hides and furs. International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions. Live, cold bloodedGoldfish, crickets, , exceptions in , warm bloodedHamsters, mice, cats, rabbits, dogs, guinea pigs, or Scorpions (live) for medical research or manufacture of Matter FoodMeats and Meat productsFresh meat & fish or frozen fish, steaksYYN*5555 International mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions. Fresh FoodsFruits, vegetablesYYN*5353 Must be presented in dry (not dried) mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions.

7 If permitted, see IMM PlantsTrees, citrus, cactusYYN* mail subject to ICL restrictions/prohibitions. USDA regulations/prohibitions Individual country listings in International mail Manual (IMM)Y* See Pub 52 for additional required markings. Y** Only with prior written permission per IMM and Pub ** Specimens only and with prior HQ permission per IMM and Pub * Except as permitted by mailing rulesFor more information about mailability exceptions and technical information, provide customers with telephone number for their local business mail entry unit or have them call 1-800-ASK- usps .