Common Things You Can Send

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• Printed material
  • Books- hardback
  • Books- paperboack
  • Magazines
  • Folders

If over 1 inch in thickness or 1 pound in weight: Need packaging and must have packaging more substantial than a non-reinforced flat envelope. Multiple books containers must be stabilized to prevent damage to container or contents. Requirements for packaging strength increase with weight increase of shipment.

• Soft Goods
  • Clothing
  • Sheets and Blankets
  • Drapes and other cloth

Boxes under 5 lbs must be filled completely. Bags must be completely clinched. For weights over 20 lbs, cardboard containers must meet specific strength requirements.

• Toys
  • Toys without batteries included
  • Toys that do not contain liquid or contents under pressure

Package in a way that will keep the toy and it’s parts from shifting or being broken.

• Magnets

Magnets of low strength or higher strength magnets sent via ground transportation.

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