Page 46 - Jamaica PO Guide 1952

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Any other article composed wholly or partly of celluloid must be enclosed in a strong
wooden box which must be made from boards of a minimum thickness of ~ inch. The
sides must be dovetailed toget.her and the bottom and the lid must be firm ly screwed
to the sides; and if any part of the box is composed of more than one piece of wood lhe
pieces must be jointed together by means of tongues and grooves. No gap must appear
at any join. The inner container must be completely surrounded by suitable packing
material. A white label bearing the word Film~ or C ~llt.loid, as the case may he in plain
black letters, must be affixed to the parcel and to the despa lch note when one is required.
Senders of parcels must ascertain and comply with any special conditions concerning
the importation of celluloid or films into particular countries, see pages 53 to 101.
CHINA, CRoCKERY oR GLASS. Articles of this nature should be packed in a strong
wooden case, with plenty of soft packing between the article and the top, bottom and
sides of the case.
CoiN, BuLLION AND JJ<)WELLERY. These must be enclosed in a strong box or case
which must be sewn up or otherwise fastened in a wrapper of linen, canvas, strong
paper or other substantial material. The address must be written on the covering. Seals
must be placed along the edges of each join or lool;e flap, at distances of not more
than 3 inches. Further in the case of jewellery exceeding £ 100 in value, the box must
measure at least 3 feet (i inches in length and girth combined.
DYES AND SIMILAR SuasTANCEs. T hese must be enclosed in a ;;tout metal box,
placed inside a wooden box, with sawdust between the two receptacles.
Foon AND 0 'rHER ARTICLES ATI.RAC'l'IvE To RATS. Such articles must be packed in
receptacles which are rat-proof and do not allow the smell of their contents to escape.
LIQUIDs, On.s, ETC. For liquids and substances which liquefy easily two receptacles
must be used. The outer receptacle mnst be of strong wood or metal. Between this
and the inner receptacle containing t.be liquid, space must be left all round which mu~t
be filled w1th bran, sawdust, or other absorbent material in sufficient quantity to absorb
all the liquid in the event of breakage.
LivE BEEs oR I,EECHES. These must be enclosed in a box so constructed as to ayoid
all danger and to allow the contents to be ascertained.
UMBRELLAS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES. These should he enclosed in stout cases made of
wood at least ~ inch thick but the two small ends of such cases may be of three-ply
wood. Plenty of soft interior packing should be used for the protection of any brittle
or fragile part, such as a handle.
Compensation for Loss or Damage of Uninsured Parcels
The Postmaster General will (not in consequence of any lPgalliability, but voluntarily,
and as an act of grace) give compensation for the loss or damage of uninsu red parcels
sent by parcel post. between Great Britain and Jamaica, when such loss or damage takes
place "'hile the parcels are in his custody, and does not arise from any fault or neglect
of the senders or from the natnre of the contents.
The compensation paid l'l'ill in no case exreed:
£1 3s. for a parcel not exceeding 3 lb.
£1 Vis. for a parcel not exceeding 7 lb.
£2 19s. for a parcel not exceeding 11 lb.
£4 J3s. for a parcel not exceeding 22 lb.
The compensation payable will be in accordance with the general regulation!! as regards
insured parcels (see pages 43, 44), so far as these regulation$ are applicabl~.
CUSTOMS CHARGES ON INCOMING PARCELS
Parcels received from places abroad are subject to examination hy the Jamaica
Customs; and those containing dutiable articles are liable to charges calculated in
accordance with the Jamaica customs tariff for the time being. The charges due to be
collected by the Post Office must be paid before the parcel is delivered.
Customs duties are assessed on the value of the contents of parcels which includes the
postage, insurance, and packing charges, if any. In the case of commercial parcels
the importer must submit an invoice, and if the importation be from a hard currency
area an import licence, for each parcel or consignment of parcels, to the Customs authori-
tieR at the G.P.O. .
GENERAL R.~TEs. The general rate of ad valorem duty va<ies from 20% to 45%.
Certain ariicles from foreign countries are subject to specific duties in addition to the
ad valorem duty.