Small Packets (International) - Post Office Regulations 2024

SMALL PACKET

112. Small packet.- (1) Letter post items which contain small quantities of goods such as gifts, items of saleable value, and samples of merchandise, may be transmitted by post, as small packets.

2. Small packets shall not bear any inscriptions or contain documents in the nature of current and personal correspondence or any document exchanged between persons other than the sender and the addressee.
3. Small packets shall conform to the following maximum and minimum dimensions and prescribed for letters, namely:-  

1. maximum dimensions: length, width and depth combined: 900 mm, but the greatest dimension may not exceed 600 mm, with a tolerance of 2 mm; in roll form: length plus twice the diameter: 1,040 mm, but the greatest dimension may not exceed 900 mm, with a tolerance of 2 mm;
2. minimum dimensions: to have a surface measuring not less than 90 x 140 mm, with a tolerance of 2 mm; in roll form: length plus twice the diameter: 170 mm: but the greatest dimension may not be less than 100 mm

4. Small packets shall have maximum weight upto 2 kg and minimum weight of 100 gms.
5. The rates of postage chargeable on small packets are mentioned in Table I of Schedule III.    

113. Printed papers.- (1) Letter post items which contain only newspapers, may be transmitted by post as printed papers.  

2. Several printed papers may be sent together in a single item provided that they shall not bear the names and addresses of different addressees.
3. Printed papers shall be made up in such a way that their contents are sufficiently protected while permitting quick and easy verification.  
4. Printed papers shall have a maximum weight upto 2 kg and a minimum weight of 20 gms.
5. The rates of postage chargeable on printed papers are mentioned in Table I of Schedule III.    

114. M-Bag (Bulk bag).- (1) M-Bag (Bulk bag) are special bags containing printed papers, newspapers, periodicals, books and similar printed documentation for the same addressee at the same address marked with the inscription “M” intended for transmission to or from addresses or senders in foreign countries or territory.  

2. The maximum permissible weight of an M-bag is 30 kg.
3. Each M-Bag should be accompanied by Form CN22 or Form CN23 prepared by the sender;

Explanation.- For the purposes of this sub-regulation, “Form CN22” or “Form CN23” means the relevant forms specified in this behalf by the Universal Postal Union.

4. Every M-Bag shall be furnished with a rectangular address label provided by the sender and providing all the information concerning the addressee and the address label shall be made of sufficiently rigid material and shall not measure more than

90mmX140mm.

5. The postage paid for the M-Bag shall be shown on the address label of the bag and the weight limits for M-Bags shall be up to 30 kg, which is subject to the maximum acceptable weight limit specified by the country or territory of destination, whichever is lower.
6. M-Bags may also contain other contents as under:  

1. the contents (commercial samples shipped by manufacturers and distributors, or other non-dutiable commercial items or informational materials that are not subject to resale) are as list affixed to or otherwise combined with the accompanying printed papers;
2. the contents relate exclusively to the printed papers with which they are being mailed;
3. the weight of each content which is in combination with printed papers does not exceed 2 kg;
4. the addressee's address shall be shown on each packet of printed papers included in the M Bag.

7. The rates of postage chargeable on M-Bag shall be mentioned in Table II of Schedule III.    

115. Literature for blind (International).- (1) Papers of any kind (including letters), periodicals, books and plates impressed in “braille” or any other special type for the use of the blind may be transmitted as literature for the blind (blind literature). 

2. Sound records shall be admitted for transmission as literature for the blind only if these are sent by, or addressed to, an officially recognised institute for the blind and a list of such institutions in India shall be published from time to time.  
3. The maximum weight for the blind literature shall be upto 7 kg.
4. The literature for the blind shall be exempted from postage but surface airlift or air surcharge may be availed by paying the applicable fee.  

116. International tracked packet service (ITPS).- (1) The Circle Head is authorised to specify, from time to time, the offices where the item called as international tracked packet may be booked subject to the following conditions, namely: -  

1. the maximum weight of an international tracked packet shall be 2 kg, provided that the said limit may be amended from time to time;
2. the sum of the length, width and depth shall not exceed 90 cm and the largest dimension shall not exceed 60 cm.

2. An international tracked packet shall be booked, transmitted and delivered in the manner as may be specified by administrative instructions from time to time.
3. The discount and value additions to the customers for international tracked packet shall be provided in the manner as may be specified by administrative instructions from time to time.
4. The postage for International Tracked Packet shall be as mentioned in Table VIII of Schedule III.