10.0 - expanding box pass - snus and snuff

[f. bandersnatch]

I don't think the usps rules will matter with box passes, we aren't a commercial enterprise, just sending stuff between friends.

This is the way to go. Just put it in a box and ask the USPS to mail it.

[mrmynd]

is this still happening?

[asidrave]

I honestly forgot all about this. Anyone else wanna take charge of a box pass probably should open a new thread

[danielan]

This is the way to go. Just put it in a box and ask the USPS to mail it.

I'm paranoid...

From PACT: PACT Link (PDF)

SEC. 3. TREATMENT OF CIGARETTES AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO AS
NONMAILABLE MATTER.

...

‘‘(d) ADDITIONAL PENALTIES.—In addition to any other fines
and penalties under this title for violations of this section, any
person violating this section shall be subject to an additional civil
penalty in the amount equal to 10 times the retail value of the
nonmailable cigarettes or smokeless tobacco, including all Federal,
State, and local taxes.
‘‘(e) CRIMINAL PENALTY.—Whoever knowingly deposits for
mailing or delivery, or knowingly causes to be delivered by mail,
according to the direction thereon, or at any place at which it
is directed to be delivered by the person to whom it is addressed,
anything that is nonmailable matter under this section shall be
fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

There only seems to be an exemption for <= 10 ounces.

UPS is no better - at least officially...

UPS Policy: http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/res...s/tobacco.html

[texasmade]

they wont find out. they rarely do.

[danielan]

they wont find out. they rarely do.

True, but totally not worth the risk to me.

I'll use UPS as long as they will deliver, that's just a contractual issue between UPS and the vendor.

But this is Federal law...

[danielan]

UPS is no better - at least officially...

I take that back...

General Restrictions and Prohibitions

Shipper shall not tender to UPS any Tobacco Product Shipment that does not conform to the following general restrictions and prohibitions:

1. UPS does not provide service for shipments of cigarettes to consumers.

* For UPS's current terms, conditions, restrictions and prohibitions regarding Tobacco Product Shipments, and the version of Addendum A in effect at the time of shipping, see www.ups.com/tobacco at the time of shipping.

2. UPS only accepts shipments of cigarettes for delivery to recipients who are licensed or otherwise authorized by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law or regulation to receive deliveries of cigarettes .