国外邮局常用英语及基本常识(全英文).doc

PACKAGEWRAPPING IN POST OFFICEWrapping and packing letters and parcelsTo help make sure your package arrives in one piece, follow our wrapping and packing tips. For specific advice on wrapping and packing common perishable, dangerous or fragile items, see the table below. When you are packing your items make sure that you:choose a container that is strong enoughfor the contentsuse a padded envelopefor items with sharp edges or odd shapespack fragile itemsso they wont touch each other or the side of the containerfill out your container with cushioning material like bubble wrap or polystyrene chips (available from most Post Office branches)put a contact name, address, and telephone number inside the containerWhen you have finished packing your items: seal all edges and openingsof the container securely with nylon or vinyl tape flatten out any staples or metal fastenings and cover them with tapeattach a FRAGILE stickerif your item is breakablewrite a return address on the containerPackaging advice: A to EItemPreparationPackagingAlcoholic drinks (must have an alcohol content of less than 70%)Wrap in polythene and seal with tape and surround with an absorbent material like sawdust or newspaperUse a fibreboard or polystyrene leak-proof containerBalloons (containing non-flammable gas only)Batteries (except lead acid batteries)Be sure to use enough cushioning materialSend batteries only in their retail packaging, surrounded with cushioning materialUse a rigid outer container clearly marked “non-flammable gas”Batteries (except lead acid batteries)Send batteries only in their retail packaging, surrounded with cushioning materialBooksWrap books with cushioning materials to protect the binding and corners from damageSmall books: use a padded envelopeLarger books: use a corrugated fibreboard book pack with 2.5cm clearance at each endCameras and projectorsDetach any lens or additional pieces and if possible use original retail packagingSurround with at least 50mm of cushioning material and place in a rigid containerCash (money)Do not write or indicate in any way that the package contains cash or coinsCash should not be visible through the envelope. Coins must be packaged securely in a rigid container. Find out more about sending cashComputer disks, audio and video cassettes, CDs and DVDsWrap cushioning material at least 2cm think around each itemUse a rigid, purpose made container. We recommend that you use screened envelopes for computer disks.Diagnostic specimensThe total volume/mass of the sample must not exceed 50ml/50g. Diagnostic specimens can only be sent in the UK.Use packaging that complies with safety regulations eg Safe BoxDrugs for medical or scientific purposes (can only be sent by medical practitioners in an emergency)Pack in a strong inner containerClearly mark the senders name and address on the outside of the packagingElectronic equipmentWrap cushioning material at least 10cm thick around the itemUse a rigid container. We also recommend using a Special Delivery servicePackaging advice: F to OItemPreparationPackagingFilmsSeal in polythene with address details clearly visiblePack loosely in a padded envelope and seal securelyFish, fruit, meat and other perishablesItems must be clearly marked PERISHABLEMust be sent First Class as a minimum. We recommend using Special DeliveryFlowersPack in layers separated by tissue paper. Use waterproof wrapping if the package includes damp moss or sachets of water.Use a strong corrugated board box or purpose-made polystyrene packaging. Flowers must be sent first class as a minimum.Fragile items such as glass, china or resinWrap extremities separately, such as limbs or ears of figurines. Pack with a minimum of 50mm of cushion material.Use a strong, rigid containerKeysAttach a label with a contact name and telephone number and wrap in cardboardSend in a padded envelopeLeaflets and brochuresNoneLeaflets up to 1cm thick:use a padded bag, a heavy-duty cardboard envelope or polythene shrink-wrap.Leaflets up to 5cm thick:use corrugated paper, thick paper or polythene shrink-wrap.Liquids and creamsWrap in polythene and seal with tape. Surround with an absorbent material like sawdust or newspaper.Use a fibreboard or polystyrene leak-proof containerLiving creatures (such as insects used to feed exotic pets)Please contact POST OFFICE for more informationPlease contact POST OFFICIE for more informationMagazines and newspapersNoneMagazines and newspapers up to 1cm thickuse a padded bag, a heavy-duty cardboard envelope or polythene shrink-wrap.Magazines and newspapers up to 5cm thick:use corrugated paper, thick paper or polythene shrinkMagnets (such as audio/video magnetic tape or the magnets in loudspeakers)Wrap at least 2cm of cushioning material around each magnetMark the senders name and address clearly on the outside of the container. Magnets should be sent individually as they can damage other items they travel with, such as discs or tapes.Maps, plans and drawingsNoneUse a rigid cardboard or plastic tube with a max length of 90cmPackaging advice: P to ZItemPreparationPackagingPerfume (non-flammable or alcohol content less than 70%)Wrap in polythene and seal with tape. Surround with an absorbent material like sawdust or newspaper.Use a fibreboard or polystyrene leak-proof containerPowders and fine grains (such as tea or coffee)Place inside a strong container such as strong polythene bag and seal securely with tape. Place inside a second container and seal again.A rigid corrugated boxPrints, frames and mounted canvasWrap at least 5cm of cushioning material around each item. Place between thick board or polystyrene giving 2.5cm clearance at each end.If the frame is glass it needs to be surrounded with a minimum of 10cm of c