233 Priority Mail International Regular and Large Flat–Rate Boxes

233.1 General

All mailable items that qualify to be sent as Priority Mail International may be sent in the Priority Mail International regular and large flat-rate boxes (see 231). Items allowed in the Priority Mail International flat-rate envelope or small flat-rate box are not allowed to be sent in the Priority Mail International regular and large flat-rate boxes. The contents must fit securely and must be entirely confined within the box. The box flaps must be able to close within the prefabricated folds.

Regular and large flat-rate boxes may be insured. See 320 and Individual Country Listings for insurance availability, limitations, and coverage. Registered Mail service is not available.

233.2 Prices

A Priority Mail International flat-rate box is charged at a flat rate. The price does not depend on the weight of the item. Postage is required for each piece. Exhibit 233.2 lists the prices for Priority Mail International flat-rate boxes.

Exhibit 233.2 

Priority Mail International — Regular and Large Flat-Rate Boxes

Note: Indemnity for items mailed in the regular and large flat-rate boxes are based on the weight and indemnity limits shown in Exhibit 234.4.

233.3 Weight Limit

The weight limit for the regular and large flat-rate boxes is 20 pounds.

233.4 Customs Forms Required

Each Priority Mail International regular or large flat-rate box must bear a properly completed PS Form 2976-A.