Country Conditions for Mailing — Lithuania
Prohibitions (130)
Arms, ammunitions, and parts and accessories; all types of hunting and sporting guns, crossbows, pneumatic and fighting weapons, gas pistols, and gas bombs.
Articles whose nature and packaging may constitute a danger to postal employees or that may spoil or damage other postal items.
Articles with immoral inscriptions and pictures.
Coins; bank notes; currency notes (paper money) except quantities sent by the National Bank of Lithuania and its institutions; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver (manufactured or not); precious metals and precious stones, including scrap and waste from such items; jewelry; and other valuable articles are prohibited in all classes of mail, including Express Mail International shipments, that are sent to Lithuania.
Explosive, combustible, and dangerous materials.
Narcotic, psychotropic, and toxic substances and equipment for using them.
Nonprecious metals, their alloys, wastes, and scrap.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Perishable noninfectious biological substances.
Prepared foodstuffs and raw materials of animal origin if their industrial packaging is damaged, the use-by-date has expired, or the sensory features (i.e., smell, taste, and touch) have been altered.
Radioactive materials.
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, except it is permitted to send 200 cigarettes or 250 g. of tobacco, or an assortment of these products, provided the gross weight does not exceed 250 g. (8.8 ounces).
Watch straps, watch bands, and watch bracelets, and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated.
Restrictions
Articles subject to customs duty may not be sent in ordinary or registered First-Class Mail International items, including the Priority Mail International flat-rate envelope.
Firearms (categories B, C, and D), ammunition, special surveillance and security equipment, crime-fighting instruments/equipment, and civilian pyrotechnic articles can be sent only with authorization from the Police Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Objects of cultural value, works of art, and antiques may be sent only with a permit from the Ministry of Culture’s Department of the Protection of Objects of Cultural Value.
Radio-electronic apparatus and electrical equipment that may emit radio waves require authorization from the National Electrical Equipment and Communications Inspectorate.
Sugar may not exceed 5 kg. (11 pounds) per shipment.
Observations
A value-added tax (VAT) will be applied to books, newspapers, and periodicals.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International flat-rate envelopes and small flat-rate boxes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)
Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 4
Insurance (215.5)
Value Limit (211.2)
The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.
Size Limits (216.5)
The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed
must be large enough to completely contain the Global
Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping
label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings.
The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and
9.5 inches long.
Maximum length: 46 inches
Maximum width: 35 inches
Maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches
General Conditions for Mailing
See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for information about areas served in the destination country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and other conditions for mailing.
Express Mail International (220) Price Group 4
Express Mail International — Flat Rate
Insurance (221.4)
Available for Express Mail International merchandise shipments only
Articles Admitted
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Required Customs Form/Endorsement
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Correspondence and business papers.
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PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration (green label). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
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Merchandise samples without commercial value.
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PS Form 2976, Customs — CN 22 (Old C 1) and Sender’s Declaration (green label).
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Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.
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PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note CP 72, inside a PS Form 2976-E, Customs Declaration Envelope CP 91.
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Size Limits (223.2)
Maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches
Return Receipt Service (221.5):
NOT Available
Note:
Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Express Mail International shipments to Lithuania.
Reciprocal Service Name: EMS
Country Code: LT
Areas Served: All
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 4
Notes:
1 Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted.
2 Ordinary Priority Mail International includes indemnity at no cost based on weight. (See 230.)
Priority Mail International — Flat Rate
Flat-Rate Envelope or Small Flat-Rate Box: $12.95
May contain items that may be sent as First-Class Mail International. The maximum weight is 4 lbs.
Flat-Rate Boxes: Regular/Medium – $41.95; Large – $53.95
Merchandise is permitted, but written communications having the nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted. The maximum weight is 20 lbs. or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less.
Size Limits
See 236.2
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 4
Letters
Large Envelopes (Flats)
Packages (Small Packets)
Size Limits
Postcards: See 243.1
Letters: See 243.2
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 243.3
Packages (Small Packets): See 243.4
Postcards (243.1)
$0.98
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International.
Weight limit: 15 lbs.
Certificate of Mailing (313)
Fee: $1.15
COD and Certified
NOT for International Mail
Insurance (320)
Available for Priority Mail International parcels only (see 324.3 for markings)
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.45; Cards $0.95
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
Fee: $2.10
Registered Mail (330)
Fee: $11.50
Maximum Indemnity: $47.93
Available for First-Class Mail International,
including postcards, and matter for
the blind or other physically handicapped
persons. Not applicable to M-bags.
Restricted Delivery (350)
Fee: $4.50
Available for registered mail with a return receipt.
Endorsements: A remettre en main propre.
Return Receipt (340)
Fee: $2.30
Available for registered mail and insured
Priority Mail International parcels only.