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USPS Bans Overseas Shipments of Electronics with Lithium Batteries
As of May 16, online retailers who use the U.S. Postal Service will no longer be allowed to ship electronics that include lithium batteries to international destinations and/or military (APO, FPO, DPO) addresses. Important note: This prohibition DOES NOT apply to lithium batteries when mailed within the United States or its territories. Lithium batteries are […]
USPS News – Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act
Recently, legislation entitled “Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act,” was passed by Congress that prevents shippers/mailers from using the U.S. Postal Service® to send tobacco related products. Specifically, the U.S. Postal Service can no longer be used to ship any package containing smokeless tobacco or cigarettes. Cigarettes, including roll-your-own tobacco, and smokeless tobacco are considered […]
USPS to Resume Overseas Shipping of Lithium Batteries
USPS to Resume Overseas Shipping of Lithium Batteries As of November 15, 2012, the USPS will resume shipping packages that contain lithium batteries to many international destinations, including APO/FPO locations. Lithium batteries are included in many popular electronic devices such as iPads, Kindles, smartphones, cameras and other electronic devices. In March 2012, the USPS banned […]