Sending of printed matter, weighing up to 2kg, abroad.
Printed matter or flats is an open letterpost item containing books, newspapers, magazines and other printed content without personal correspondence. The content is printed in multiple identical copies on paper, cardboard or other material.
Printed matter may contain an invoice, order form, delivery note, payment slip, magnetic media, compact disc, etc., which form an integral part of the contents of the postal item.
Indivisible printed matter weighing over 2 kg in international postal traffic can be sent by the customer in an "M" bag.
Dimensions of the printed matter correspond to the dimensions of the letter: the sum of length, width and height – up to 90 cm, with the largest of the three dimensions being a maximum of 60 cm. The smallest dimensions of the letter are 9 x 14 cm.
Registered printed matter
Registered printed matter or flats in international postal traffic is a registered postal item, without indicated value.
Proper addressing
Proper addressing ensures fast and safe delivery.
Postal items destined for abroad are addressed in accordance with the regulations of the destination country. The recipient's address is written in Latin script and Arabic numerals, although it may also be written in the script of the destination country, with the obligation to write the name of the destination country in Latin script on the last address line.
Sender’s address
It is not mandatory to indicate the sender's address on non-registered items, except in the case of submission of items by contract and in case of items exempt from paying postage or part of the postage. On all registered postal items, the sender is obliged to indicate their address, except for items marked "for competition", "for auction", etc. The sender's address is written on the back of the item, and if this is not possible, in the upper left corner of the address side of the envelope (with the aim of ensuring that there is as much space as possible between the recipient's address and the sender's address on the address side.)
Examples of proper addressing
Postal items that are not subject to customs inspection
Letterpost items that are not subject to customs inspection contain:
- written communications;
- documents, documentation related to international competitions and tenders.
If letterpost items contain customs goods, they must be sent to the Customs Post for submission to customs inspection and you are required to fill out the "Customs Declaration" form (CN 23).
What is prohibited to send in postal items
Postal items must not contain objects or substances the transport of which is prohibited by law or other applicable regulations. It is strictly prohibited to send dangerous and harmful substances, as well as objects that may endanger the health or life of people, cause damage to other postal items or lead to material damage. The sending of narcotic drugs is prohibited, except in cases where both the sender and recipient are authorized to traffic them in accordance with the law.
In addition to the above, it is not permitted to send:
- lithium batteries,
- live animals,
- tissue and body fluid samples of humans, animals, or plants
- money, coins, banknotes and securities (except in insured items with the permission of the NBS),
- precious metals and valuable jewelry,
- as well as any other items the transfer of which is restricted or prohibited by applicable legal regulations.
When sending postal items abroad, you need to inquire whether the objects you want to send are prohibited from import into the destination or transit country.
List of prohibited items for import or transit through a specific country
List of countries to which you can send a postal item