Division (2)

Goods being exported by post may be cleared either before, or after posting. In countries where the usual procedure is clearance before posting, the customs may mark consignments with special stamps or labels, may seal them or may authorize exportation on an accompanying document such as the despatch note (CP 2). In countries where they are normally cleared after posting, clearance may be carried out at an exchange post office or at another post office provided with customs services, where necessary the goods being transferred to such a post office for control purposes.