Post Office Regulations for Packages
Post office regulations for packages are made to protect postal employees. They are also to protect the recipient of the package. Some are to protect the general public from possible health problems or obnoxious odors from spoiled food. Specific package regulations are there to help speed up the package processing times and for the convenience of postal employees.
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Parcel Post
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Post office regulations for parcel post packages mean that they cannot weigh more than 70 pounds. Packages also cannot measure more than 130 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part of the package.
Media Mail
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Media mail is used for items such as books, magazines, computer disks, film or movies. You cannot use medial mail for advertising, except for small book announcements. Your package cannot weigh more than 70 pounds.
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Hazardous Materials
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It is against post office regulations to mail most hazardous materials. Title 18 United States Code 1716 (18 U.S.C. 1716), prohibits mailing anything that is outwardly or of its own force dangerous to life, health or property.
Restricted Items
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There are certain items that you cannot mail. They include firearms, switchblade knives, controlled substances, car master keys and explosive or incendiary items.
Air Mail Package regulations
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Any item weighing over 13 ounces being mailed with postage stamps only must be mailed at the post office by a postal employee. Any items fitting that description that are dropped into a mail box or any other mail pick up point will be returned to the sender.
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