International Economy Letters
The Economy Service is ideal for non-urgent items that need to be delivered economically. Economy Letters can be sent one at a time (no minimum number). They must be taken to a postal outlet – do not leave them in a postbox. Items are mainly delivered to destinations by surface mail.
| Destination Countries | Global. |
| Delivery Time | Estimated delivery times based on surveys:
The estimates do not include the time required for possible Customs clearance. |
| Maximum Weight | 2kg. |
| Maximum Dimensions | 250mm x 400mm x 30mm. |
| Minimum Dimensions | 90mm x 140mm. |
| Indications and Codes | A green Economy label or the word “Economy” is to be written, printed or stamped onto the envelope. |
| Sending | Can only be sent from postal outlets. Letters containing goods sent to EU countries do not require a separate Customs declaration. The green Customs label CN 22 must be used for mailings to destinations outside the EU and also to the special regions outside the EU excise and value-added tax area. If the item’s value exceeds EUR 300, please complete the required number of the larger Customs declarations CN 23 in a language understood in the destination country. |
| Receiving | Delivered to the addressee on a standard delivery round; no signature required. |
| Pricing | Pricing based on weight. The lowest weight tariff (max. 20g) is always the same as the lowest weight tariff of domestic Second Class letters. |
| Payment Methods | Stamps. |
| Delivery Terms | |
| Retaining | If an item cannot be delivered, a notification of arrival will be left with the addressee. The item will be kept at a post office, Poste Restante or P.O. Box for a period ranging from two weeks to two months, depending on the country. |
| Restrictions as to Content | Always send cash, securities, valuables and other means of payment, as well as gemstones, jewellery and precious metals as Insured Items. |
| Other Specifications | The postal service will not pay compensation for lost, damaged or delayed items. |
