Thanks to the development of the Internet, ordinary letters from the mail have lost their value. But the delivery of things and gifts to distant relatives by mail is still relevant. In this article we will tell you what you can send by parcel post, how to do it correctly. We will also describe what attachments are allowed in this type of package.
What is a parcel? What types are there?
There is more than one type of mail in the post office. They differ in weight, allowed attachments, delivery speed and, of course, in cost. These are parcels, parcels, 1st class items, letters, EMS and small packages.
Parcels are divided by type, and the allowable weight, attachment and speed of receipt depend on them. Types of parcels:
- Simple.
- Custom.
- Valuable.
- With cash on delivery.
- 1st class shipments (simple, registered, valuable and cash on delivery).
- Small packages (packages abroad).
Each type will be discussed in more detail below.
Simple parcel
What can be sent by parcel post? The Russian Post allows magazines, photographs, documents to be sent (it is better to send them in a registered or valuable version, as there will be a receipt and the shipment can be tracked). The weight of these items must be between 100 g and 2 kg. There are size restrictions, you can check with the operator.
When sending by a simple parcel, the attachment can be packed at home (if the packaging is purchased in advance). Given the weather conditions, it is better to send in plastic bags, so the contents will definitely not get wet either by rain or snow. But it is possible in paper envelopes and even in boxes.
When sending, the operator weighs the shipment and sticks stamps for the amount that the parcel cost. Further departure follows without registration. That is, stamps are only extinguished on it, and the parcel is ready for shipment. This is convenient, since the departure does not require registration, and will move faster. But the downside is that if the parcel is lost, then it will be impossible to track at what stage the loss occurred (immediately in the office or on the road, or maybe someone just pulled it out of the box).
Registered parcel
You can send a parcel in different packages and also pack at home. A feature of sending is that, in addition to gluing stamps, a receipt will be given for such a parcel. With its help, you can easily track where the shipment is located. But for this reason, the parcel moves to its destination more slowly, as it is delayed at each point for registration and ease of tracking.
If the departure is lost, then you can find where the parcel went missing. But if the shipment is not found, then at best the postal employees will be punished, no monetary compensation is taken into account in this case. Therefore, it is not recommended to send especially important papers and documents in this way.
- printed publications;
- newspapers;
- magazines.
Valuable parcel
A valuable parcel is sent in plastic bags or boxes to prevent opening. Special seals are applied to the gluing points (the stamps are no longer glued). The parcel is sealed only in the mail. The operator will offer to make an inventory of the attachment, which must be certified.
An inventory is made in 2 copies. One remains with the sender, the second is placed in a container so that the recipient can verify the contents of the parcel. This is convenient because if the parcel was lost or there was a delay in receipt, then with the help of a check and an inventory, you can prove that everything was sent on time.
The investment must be assessed, the minimum amount is one ruble. Interest is taken from this amount. But it’s not worth it to cheapen if the shipment is really valuable, since in case of loss of the parcel, the amount of the assessment of the shipment will be reimbursed. This type of postal item also moves slowly, as it is delayed at each exchange office for registration.
Parcel with cash on delivery
What can be sent by parcel post in this option? This is the same valuable parcel. And she has a similar method of receiving and sending. The difference is that the recipient, before receiving it, will have to pay the money that the sender will receive. This is done when the recipient ordered: photos, documents, books in the store via mail. Or if it is unprofitable for the sender to send the parcel, then he indicates the amount of how much the shipment will cost in the cash on delivery.
In case of loss of a parcel along the way, only the sender receives monetary compensation. The disadvantage of such a parcel is that the recipient cannot check the contents until he makes a payment. Therefore, before receiving such parcels, it is required to carefully consider the packaging for access to the attachment. If it does not match the inventory or is damaged, then the money will not be immediately returned. There will be a long check - where the error occurred and who is to blame.
Parcels abroad (small packages)
For registration of such a shipment, special packaging is not required, you can use those that are in Russia. The sender must know how to write the address of the recipient and the sender in the language where the small package is sent, or at least in English. The weight of the parcel should not exceed 2 kg.
Usually, small packages are sent abroad without a declaration of value, but they can be registered. Also available with cash on delivery. You should not pack the item at home, as each country has its own restrictions. And situations are possible when you can send some thing to us from another country, but it won’t work back, because there is a ban there. For example, phones and various equipment can be sent from China to Russia, but it is no longer possible to return to them. It is difficult to fully know everything that can be sent by parcel post abroad, since the list of such things is constantly changing.
Parcel 1st class
Here is a slightly different weight category. It is allowed to send them weighing from 0.5 kg to 2.5 kg. And what can be sent by parcel post 1st class? Not only printed products are allowed, but also some types of commodity investments. What exactly can be sent and how to pack correctly, you can check with the operator.
This type of shipment is delivered to the recipient faster. Parcels of the 1st class are processed first, and only then ordinary ones. They are treated with great care. Therefore, cases of loss of such a departure are rare.
For parcels of the 1st class, special packaging is used. But even if one is not available, the operator does not have the right to refuse to send. You can use the usual container, but make a note "Departure 1st class" with a red pen. The method of receiving and sending is similar to the usual sending of parcels: simple, registered, valuable and cash on delivery. But there is a significant difference in price upwards.
What can be sent and what cannot?
What can be sent with a valuable parcel? The list of allowed goods for shipment is quite large. Therefore, below is a list of what is forbidden to send a parcel in Russia:
- Money. There are people who naively believe that cash refers to paper products and, in order to save money, try to invest it in a parcel. It is forbidden. Firstly, these are losses to the mail, and secondly, if the parcel is lost, then you can’t prove in any way how much was in the investment. No one will reimburse her.
- Firearms cannot be sent in parcels, even if it is an air pistol.
- Miscellaneous chemicals: drugs or agents that can harm others.
- Combustible substances (gasoline, fireworks, matches, etc.).
- Plants that can harm humans.
- Animals. The exceptions are: worms, bees and leeches. Information about their transportation and method of shipment is specified at the post office.
- Photos, videos and other things of an obscene nature (for example, intimate photos).
- Objects or things that may leak, have an unpleasant odor and thus ruin other shipments.
Things parcel post
It is often asked, is it possible to send things by parcel post? This is not allowed by a simple parcel, but by sending the 1st class it is possible. But they should look decent, and not look and smell like they've just been taken off a bum.
The list of bans, even in Russia, is not constant, adjustments are often made. Therefore, before a serious shipment, it is recommended to obtain the necessary information from the operator in advance. If he cannot give an exact answer (for example, this is a new employee), then you can check everything with the head of the department.
Sending procedure
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the information that you can send a parcel and what documents will be required to send it. And, in addition, you need to correctly know the exact address of the recipient. If at least the apartment number is not indicated, the shipment will be returned back. In this case, the money will be wasted.
If there are several post offices in the city, then you can send from the one that is closer to home. But keep in mind that this can add 1-2 days to the delivery time. Therefore, if it is possible to send from the central office, then it is better to send the parcel from there. But be sure to include the postal code of your branch. True, this will not affect the price. If you are sending a particularly valuable product, then you can practically wrap everything at home in advance so that nothing gets wrinkled or gets wet on the road.
If there are difficulties when sending, it is impossible to decide on your own which way is better to send the parcel, then you can again use the help of the operator. If there is no particular importance in the speed of delivery, and only paper attachments are sent, then a valuable one will do. If you need faster, then it is better to choose a first class parcel.
When can you claim compensation?
Few people know, but if the 1st class shipment is delayed on the road and arrives at the office later than the deadline indicated in the documentation (each city has its own deadlines), then the sender has the right to demand monetary compensation for the delay in departure. Therefore, when sending, you can ask the operator to acquaint you with information about the timing.
Where can I send a parcel?
Since the Russian Post has long lost people's trust in the safety of shipments, and even more so in terms of delivery, you can use other methods of sending parcels. Their disadvantage is that they are not yet available in all cities, and they have their own requirements.
Organizations that send parcels and parcels:
- "Business Line".
- "Ratek".
- "PEC".
- "Whale"
- "ZhelDorExpedition".
Here you need to contact the company in advance, specify what can be sent by parcel and the date when the departure from the city will be, since the cars of transport companies rarely leave daily.
One cannot but agree that the service sector is quite important in the life of a modern person. Without noticing it ourselves, on a subconscious level, we no longer imagine our existence without cellular communication salons, personal manicure masters, tutors and tailors. However, there is a list of services that our ancestors used. One of them is mail.
Every person at least once used this service: he wrote a telegram, sent a letter, a parcel or a parcel. This is one of those opportunities that allow us to send a gift, purchase or congratulations in a postcard without leaving our city. This article will answer the following questions:
1. What is a parcel?
2. How is it different from a parcel or a letter?
3. How long does the parcel go to the addressee?
4. What is its weight and maximum dimensions? Etc.
What does the term in question mean?
There are several concepts that reveal the full meaning of the word "package". This is a special type of paper wrapper or package that has the shape of an envelope. A more widely considered term is used in postal services. Here, a parcel is a small size sent attachment wrapped in paper. As a rule, it is somewhat larger than a standard letter, but does not reach the dimensions of a full-fledged parcel.
In trade, another highly specialized meaning of the concept of "package" is used. This is a label attached to the goods, meaning the payment of excise / tax / duty. For the most part, in everyday life, we are faced with the second definition. In postal services, there is a classification of this type of item:
1. Registered parcel.
2. With a declared value.
3. Simple.
The most common type is the latter.
Maximum value of investments and their dimensions
By parcel post, you can send various printed publications, as well as all kinds of manuscripts, the cost of which does not exceed 10,000 rubles, and photographs. In this case, the size of the shipment plays a significant role. In order for an attachment to be rightfully called a parcel post, its dimensions must not be less than 10.5 centimeters wide and 14.8 centimeters long. If the shipment is smaller, it is already a letter. There are also restrictions on the maximum size. So, if a manuscript or a printed publication has a length, width and thickness exceeding 90 centimeters in total, then this is no longer a package - this is a parcel.
If it is planned to send a roll, then the total component of its length, as well as its double diameter, should not exceed 1 meter and 4 centimeters and should not be less than 17 centimeters. This information is about sizes.
The weight that the parcel has also plays an important role. The Russian Post reserves the right to consider under this concept items that weigh more than 100 grams, but do not exceed 2000 grams. Anything that does not fit into this category can be considered either a letter or a package.
Varieties of departure
Now let's consider what a registered parcel and a parcel with are. The first definition includes all kinds of postal items, the size and mass of which are within the boundaries of the parameters described above. At the same time, these parcels are sent by registered order. That is, this category of items is delivered to the addressee and handed over to him against signature. Simple parcels do not require confirmation of their receipt. As a rule, documents and other important materials that are of great importance or high value are sent by registered mail.
Anticipating bad choices
If the sender wishes to prevent the loss, damage or disappearance of the item, he is given the opportunity to estimate the value of the investment. To do this, a special approved form is printed in the mail. The cost of the parcel is entered into it (but not more than ten thousand rubles). The attachment, along with the completed form, is then sealed in high-strength material for reliable transport. Packaging of this type of shipment is carried out using kraft paper, bags and adhesive tape. Such a parcel is called a parcel with
New type of service
Not so long ago, another type of shipment appeared that the post office offers: a parcel post and a 1st class letter. In this case, we are interested in the first category. What is its difference from the usual parcel? Let's get a look.
Unlike simple parcels, first-class parcels can send not only manuscripts, printed publications and documents, but also various commodity attachments. The last category includes:
1. All kinds of souvenirs (magnets, figurines, key rings, etc.).
2. Samples of cosmetic products such as creams, eau de toilette samples, etc.
3. Various plastic cards.
4. CD/DVD discs, floppy disks.
5. Jewelry, etc.
So, as you can see, using this method, you can send a fairly wide range of all kinds of small items.
Positive points
Another advantage of first class parcels is their weight. Unlike analogues of a conventional nature, the maximum weight of the item is two and a half kilograms. This is five hundred grams more than the standard version. In addition, there are differences in size. The minimum size is 11 cm wide and 19 cm long. The maximum dimensions should not exceed 70 centimeters in the sum of three dimensions. Or the width / length / height cannot be more than 36 cm. It is noteworthy that the shipment of parcels of this category does not depend on the distance to the destination. This value is affected only by the mass and the point of departure. It is worth noting that the shipment of first class parcels is in no way affected by seasonal restrictions (unlike parcels).
Only by plane
Items of this type are delivered to the addressee much faster than their simple counterparts. This became possible due to the use of the latest technologies not only in logistics, but also in sorting. The process is as follows. First class parcels are not sent to the sorting bases: they are separated immediately after acceptance at the communication center. Then the forwarded attachments are transported to the airport and delivered to their destination only by air. Combined means of transfer are not used here.
In order to make first-class parcels easier to identify among the mass of similar items, they are packed in special envelopes, bags and corrugated boxes. Those, in turn, are marked yellow and the name of the service is indicated.
In for first class items (letters and parcels) there is a specially designated box. Correspondence is removed from this container more often than from a metal cabinet intended for normal forwarding.
Cost, Varieties and Tracking
The first class parcel, like its simple counterpart, has the following subspecies:
1. Custom.
2. With a declared value.
It is noteworthy that if the maximum cost of a simple parcel and its varieties cannot exceed ten thousand rubles, then for first class mail this parameter is doubled and amounts to twenty thousand rubles.
At the post office, after accepting the shipment (both simple and first class), a receipt is issued where the track code is affixed. For internal transfers, this identifier consists of fourteen digits. For international - out of thirteen. This code is used to track parcels. You can view the history of the route of the departure on the Russian Post website.
Often, when using mail services, and choosing the type of shipment, you need to know what is to be sent and what is not. What type of departure can be used in a particular case. Many people ask whether it is possible to send things in parcels, since the services of this shipment are cheaper than when sending a parcel.
A parcel post can still serve as a means of sending things if their weight does not exceed 2 kg. Previously, the sending of parcels was mainly printed paper content. If you do not exceed the allowable maximum weight, then you can send cosmetics, small items, items for various uses and more in this way.
Each type of shipment has its own list, for example, what can be sent in a valuable parcel:
Primarily, print publications, newspapers, magazines are sent by valuable parcel post, items that have a certain value and importance. Its prerequisite is delivery to the recipient and his mandatory signature.
Another feature is the mandatory presence of the assessment amount. The valuation amount represents the full cash payment for the value of the parcel in the event of its loss. You yourself can choose what to send with a valuable parcel, depending on how valuable you consider the shipment. But, of course, not those items that cannot be sent.
What can be sent by registered post, again, depends on the permitted list. A registered parcel is a shipment that has a custom basis. That is, this type of sending is carried out directly to the recipient himself with his signature on receipt. If you use this type of forwarding, you should know that basically materials with information content, various documents, everything that has value, and should fall into the hands of the recipient, are mainly delivered in this way. When sending such parcels, good packaging is necessary, since such types of shipments require an integrated approach and special attention.
There is also such a type of departure as class 1 departures, which are expedited dispatch, as well as expedited delivery.
What can be sent by 1st class parcel post: print publications, various documents, as well as a certain list of commodity investments. With this type of shipment, the maximum allowable weight should not exceed 2.5 kg. Class 1 parcels can be valuable or registered, depending on the choice of the sender. Registered parcels are used when sending various documents, as well as printing products exceeding the weight of 500 g.
A valuable parcel post can also be used to send goods. Since this type of sending has a permitted list of commodity attachments, it can be used as an alternative to sending. Very often, this service is used by online stores and companies that trade through catalogs. Sending in this way reduces delivery time and saves money.
You can choose the most suitable shipping option based on your preferences and the significance of the items.
The first postal item appeared in Mesopotamia five thousand years ago. It was before the invention of paper, letters were sent on clay boards. Unfortunately, history is silent about when the first package was sent.
Despite the development of the Internet and the ability to correspond on-line, postal items have not lost their relevance. Every year, millions of people send and receive letters, parcels and parcels. If you want to please your friends and relatives with a sudden gift or transfer some necessary thing to another city, then at the post office you will be asked how you want to send it: by parcel post or parcel. As it turned out, there is a fundamental difference between these two types of mail.
Definition
Parcel refers to small-sized postal items, most often these items contain printed publications of such sizes that cannot fit in a letter, for example, documents, manuscripts, large photographs. The parcel can be with or without declared value.
Parcel
Package It means bigger things. You can put almost any thing in the parcel, with the exception of money, perishable food, narcotic and poisonous drugs, and firearms.
Package Departure rules
When sending a parcel, you need to remember that its minimum weight is 100g, and the maximum is two kilograms. The cost should not exceed 10 thousand rubles. There are certain limits on the size of parcels, stipulated by mail rates. Thus, the sum of the length, width and thickness should not exceed 0.9 m. The size of the rolls is calculated as the sum of the double diameter of the roll and its length, which in the end should not be more than 1.04 m. by air, it all depends on the urgency. Commodity attachments in parcels are prohibited by mail rules.
Parcels are accepted weighing up to 10 kg, although there are exceptions and you can send a parcel almost twice as heavy. Dimensions of standard parcels start from 110x220 mm (standard parcel) to just over a meter in length, width or thickness.
Findings site
- A parcel is a small-sized postal item, a parcel is quite large.
- Any items can be transferred by parcel, with the exception of those prohibited for transportation, but only documents, photographs and other papers that are not included in the letter are transmitted by parcel post.
- The mass of a parcel does not exceed 2 kg, and parcels can be over 10 kg.
Parcel or parcel - the differencebetween these two types of mail is significant. For citizens who cannot decide how to arrange their shipment, we will tell you in detail how a parcel differs from a parcel.
What is a parcel
Citizens should know what a parcel and parcel are in order to correctly classify the types of their shipments.
A parcel is considered to be a shipment weighing from 100 g to 2 kg, which involves the transfer of low-value printed publications, photographs or manuscripts. Objects whose price does not exceed 10,000 rubles are considered low-value.
Parcels are simple, registered and insured (See. How to send a parcel by Russian Post and how much does it cost?).
Simple parcel
A simple parcel is a postal item, upon receipt of which the addressee does not sign any notifications, and the sender, in turn, does not receive receipts. Often, documents of little value are sent by a simple parcel post.
Registered parcel - what is it?
A registered parcel is a shipment that is subject to registration. In this case, the sender necessarily receives a receipt, and the recipient confirms the receipt of the parcel with his signature.
Valuable parcel: difference from other types
Valuable is a registered parcel containing an attachment that has some value. When sending such a parcel, a citizen evaluates its value.
If a valuable parcel is lost, unlike the usual one, the Russian Post is obliged to compensate for the losses in the amount of the declared value + payment for the shipment. In addition, such a parcel is delivered directly to the address of the recipient.
What is a parcel
A parcel is usually called a shipment with a mass of 2 kg or more, containing items of cultural, household and other purposes. Such shipments may be plain or insured.
The maximum weight of a parcel cannot exceed 20 kg. Parcels weighing more than 10 kg are considered heavy, weighing no more than 3 kg - small.
Parcel or parcel - the difference
So, what is the difference between a parcel and a parcel?
- The parcel differs from the parcel, first of all, in weight. If the shipment weighs from 100 g to 2 kg, then it will qualify as a parcel, from 2 kg - as a parcel.
- Only magazines, books, manuscripts, business papers and samples of goods can be sent in parcels (except for class 1 parcels, in which commodity attachments are allowed). Parcels are used to send cultural, household or other items.
- Unlike parcels, the package may contain fragile items, so it must be packed in a strong box (or a branded box that can be purchased at the post office).
- Often, the delivery times for parcels are somewhat shorter than parcels.
- A parcel is considered to be a shipment only up to 2 kg, but if the sender wishes, any shipment weighing up to 20 kg (including less than 2 kg) can be issued as a parcel.
- Tariffs for sending goods by parcel and parcel also differ: if the weight of the attachment does not exceed 2 kg, then it is cheaper to send attachments up to 1 kg by parcel, and heavier ones (1.5 kg and more) by parcel.
- Parcels often send more valuable things than parcels.
So, we learned what a parcel and parcel are, and also found out the main differences between them. This information will help the sender determine the most appropriate and cost-effective method of posting in each particular case.