Printed Matter (Magazines/Books)

Printed Matter can be used to send periodicals, books, catalogs, direct mail, and business documents.

Items Considered to be Printed Matter

Articles that can be sent as Printed Matter	Books/Magazines including catalogs and periodicals direct mail
Articles that can be sent as Printed Matter	*The following items can be also sent as Printed Matter:* Date book and Diary Trump cards (Plastic cards can be sent, too)
Articles that can not be sent as Printed Matter	Boxes of drugs and cosmetics Documents created via computer, or word processor (two or more copies are acceptable).

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This service can be applied when the same sender submits more than 300 pieces of sorted printed matter.

This service is convenient when the same sender is shipping a large quantity of printed matter to the same addressee.

This service offers more reasonable rates than nonstandard-sized mail.

	Printed Matter
	Maximum size	Minimum size
Dimension	Length + Width + Thickness = 90 cm (permissible deviation 2 mm) provided the maximum length is 60 cm (permissible deviation 2 mm). a (length): 60 cm a + b + c = 90 cm	Length: 14 cm Width: 9 cm (permissible deviation 2 mm)
Dimension	Rolled items: Length + twice the Diameter = 104 cm (permissible deviation 2 mm) provided the maximum length is 90 cm (permissible deviation 2 mm). a (length): 90 cm a + 2b = 104 cm	Rolled items: Length + twice the Diameter = 17 cm, provided the minimum length is 10 cm. a (length): 10cm a + 2b = 17cm
Weight	5kg Up to 2kg for printed matter other than documents addressed to Ireland and printed matter addressed to Canada
Shipping Type	Airmail Economy Air (SAL) Surface Mail Comparing shipping methods
Optional Services	Express Mail Registered Mail Advice of delivery Click here for optional services

The recipient’s address and other details should be written directly on the surface of the package. (Click here for instructions on filling in the recipient’s information.)
Printed Matter is, like a letter or postcard, an ordinary postal item, therefore it cannot be sent registered. If registration is required, please use the optional registered mail/ advice of receipt service.
The words “Printed Matter”(or “Imprimé”) should be written in the upper left corner of the address side of the package (or below the name and address of the sender if applicable).
Printed Matter should be able to be opened and checked its contents.

How to Package Printed Matter