Postal parcel what. How to choose the cheapest option for sending an order by Russian Post

It is quite difficult to immediately understand the tariffication of Russian Post items. Russian Post, like many companies, has many products with different delivery conditions and different prices for their services. Often the same order can be shipped with a significant difference in price. Many subtleties and tricks of tariffing are known only to experienced postal workers and experienced parcel senders. We want to share the simplest ones with you.

This article is dedicated to novice online sellers and ordinary senders of parcels and parcels, who ask themselves the question when sending: “Why is it so expensive?”

In this article, we will analyze only the most common types and types of shipments; we will leave the rarer ones for future articles.

How to determine the type of shipment by weight?:

· Shipping up to 100 grams can be sent by letter or parcel post

· Sending from 100 grams to 2000 grams by parcel post or parcel

· More than 2000 grams only by parcel

· More than 10000 grams by heavy parcel.

Sending a letter is cheaper than a parcel of the same weight. A letter can only be sent to , or . A valuable parcel up to 1 kg is usually cheaper to send than a similar parcel, and from 1 kg to 2 kg is more expensive than a parcel. The surcharge for a heavy parcel may (but not always) be greater than the cost of sending two parcels of equal weight and rating.

There are no clear criteria for dimensions for letters and parcels. Upon acceptance, the operator decides whether he can accept the cargo as a parcel or a parcel post. Parcels for transportation are packed in blue plastic containers; if the parcel does not fit into this container, it will only be accepted as a parcel. Shipments in postal packages are smaller and, with a weight of less than 2 kg, are freely issued as a parcel post.

Registered, valuable or simple parcel?

A registered parcel post involves sending only printed materials. There is no exact definition of what printed materials are; it is assumed that they are: books, documents and other printing materials. Since the post office accepts parcels in a closed form, some senders imitate sending printing by sealing T-shirts or gadgets and accessories in Sending a registered parcel is cheaper than a valuable parcel. A simple parcel is a parcel without an estimated value, its delivery is slightly less than or equal to a similar registered parcel. Cash on delivery can only include a valuable parcel or package.

Regular or 1st Class Shipment?

More expensive and believed to arrive faster. Where is the sending speed achieved? Only with priority processing in correspondence sorting. Delivery is carried out by the same cars, trains, planes as regular shipments. Usually, on mass routes loaded with correspondence from big cities to big cities, there is an acceleration, because the time for sorting is the same or longer than for delivery. There is no acceleration to long-distance, lightly loaded destinations due to 1st class dispatch, because... After expedited processing, the shipment will wait for its flight along with regular parcels.

With or without cash on delivery?

The delivery cost of all valuable parcels includes an insurance fee of 4% of the estimated value. For parcels without cash on delivery, you can specify any estimated value, for example, the cost price of an online store, and not the sales price. You can accept the risk of losing the parcel by indicating a zero value of the parcel.

When sending with cash on delivery there is no such choice. The estimated value of the parcel must not be lower than the cost of cash on delivery.

Example of cost reduction:

Valuable air parcel from Moscow to Yakutsk weighing 1 kg and valued at 100 rubles. - 732.29 rub., 5 days

Valuable 1st class parcel from Moscow to Yakutsk weighing 1 kg and valued at 100 rubles. - 513.79 rub., 4 days

A valuable parcel from Moscow to Yakutsk weighing 1 kg and valued at 100 rubles. - 287.50 rub., 22 days

A registered parcel from Moscow to Yakutsk weighing 1 kg and valued at 100 rubles. - 195.29 rub., 5 days

The choice is yours! Happy sales and fast delivery!

Postal items whose weight ranges from 100 grams to 2 kilograms are called parcels.

Types of parcels

The parcel can be:

Simple;
custom;
with a description of the attachment;
with declared value;
1st class parcel post.

Differences between parcels

A registered parcel differs from a simple parcel in that it is delivered to the recipient and issued to him against signature, thus certifying the fact of receipt by the addressee. A simple parcel is simply dropped into a PO box. Such a mailing may be sent with a list of attachments, when the accompanying form indicates a list of documents or other things placed in the parcel. In this case, the parcel is opened directly at the post office in order to compare the contents of the package with the data in the accompanying inventory. Sending a parcel with a declared value requires an additional insurance fee of 3% of the declared value.

Parcel with declared value

Choosing this type of postal item guarantees the client a refund of the declared value in case of loss of the parcel. The amount of the insurance premium is not refunded. The declared value should not exceed 10 thousand rubles. 1st class parcels are distinguished by their high delivery speed, which is 2 times faster than sending other types of parcels. The weight of the Russian Post parcel is crucial when calculating the cost of shipping.

Tariffs for different types of parcels

Tariffs of Russian Post for simple and registered parcels are uniform values, equal for any locality in the country:

Simple parcels. Shipping the first 100 grams of mail weight is estimated at 31 rubles. Then, for each subsequent 20 grams of weight, a fee of 1 ruble 50 kopecks is charged.
Custom parcels. Shipping the first 100 grams of weight of a postal item is estimated at 44 rubles 30 kopecks, with a subsequent addition of 1 ruble 50 kopecks for every additional 20 grams of weight.

The cost of sending valuable parcels is influenced not only by the weight of the postal item, but also by the distance of delivery.

According to the Internet, Russian Post is an “evil corporation.” Her credo is chaos. Break everything and lose it for your money! One compartment - one window. Got your turn? Write a will. Yes, just in case. “There are many of you, but I am alone” is the most polite thing you can hear from a postal employee. And why don’t they still hang the portrait of the “hamla of the month” in a prominent place?

But maybe it's not so bad? Not everything is lost?

It is convenient to shift responsibility. But what if we create some of the problems with Russian Post ourselves? What if we simply don’t know the rules and download non-existent rights?

Calmly! Don’t rush to be indignant in the comments: “They don’t know the laws! Also stand up for Russian Railways!” Just read to the end. We will tell you how to interact with Russian Post without unnecessary expenses and hassle.

Learning to distinguish a parcel post from a parcel

According to Federal Law No. 176 “On Postal Services”, postal items include:

• letters;
• postcards (postcards);
• Money transfers;
• periodicals;
• small packages;
• parcels;
• parcels.

In the 21st century, many of them seem irrelevant. We read not newspapers, but news agency feeds. We communicate and build a business via email. And we transfer money from card to card. But even geeks have to deal with small packages, parcels and parcels. What would it be like without them?

Small package- international mail containing small items. Maximum weight - 2 kg. Does not require special packaging.
Parcel- mail with an attachment in the form of printed publications (books, magazines, newspapers), business papers, manuscripts, photographs. Maximum weight - 2 kg. For parcels consisting exclusively of books - 5 kg.
Package- postal item for sending things. Minimum dimensions: 114 × 162 mm or 110 × 220 mm.

All shipments are divided into simple And registered. Simple ones are accepted and delivered without any receipts or signatures. I bought an envelope with a stamp, sent a letter, and the addressee looked in the mailbox and received it. In the second case, everything is documented: the sender is given a receipt, and the recipient is given a notice.

Registered mail items are:

1. Custom(letters, postcards, parcels, small packages) - delivered against signature, if desired, you can order a delivery receipt.
2. Valuable(letters, parcels, parcels) - when sending, the value of the investment is assessed, and sometimes an inventory is drawn up.
3. With cash on delivery- postage fees are charged to the recipient upon receipt.

Why all these details? The conditions, terms and cost of shipping simply depend on the type of shipment.

Pechkin knows his stuff! But, as you understand, according to the current rules, you cannot send a poker by postal parcel (only written correspondence and documents), and the parcel can weigh less than a kilogram. For example, you decided to send your beloved grandmother a book (500 grams) and a box of chocolates (300 grams) as a gift. Due to the sweet contents, the shipment will be considered a parcel: it will be packed in a special plastic bag or cardboard box. If only there was a book, it would pass for a parcel post.

But sometimes “non-standard” attachments are also issued as a parcel post. For example, magnets, cosmetic samples or seeds. This is done when the investment is not heavy and every minute counts.

First class vs EMS

The following methods of sending postal items are distinguished:

1. Ground- letters and parcels are delivered by rail, road and other land transport.
2. Air- delivery by plane.
3. Combined- part of the way the departure travels on the ground, and part of the way it flies.
4. Accelerated- Delivery times are reduced by several days.

In domestic postal services, air shipment is almost never practiced. As a result, shipments take quite a long time. The farther, the longer. For example, the processing time for a simple letter from Ulyanovsk to Moscow is five days. Do you want it faster? No problem! Choose first class.

First class shipments- These are expedited domestic mail items, the delivery times of which are 25–30% lower than usual. In addition, First Class shipments are always prioritized for handling and collection, and delivery is not subject to seasonal restrictions. True, they cost more.

In other words, first class items are delivered quickly and anywhere. The main control dates for their shipment are in a special table.

But only letters and parcels are sent first class. Not parcels! And here comes the time for exceptions.

Solve the problem. You need to send rare plant seeds to your uncle the forester. But in the fall, the road to his taiga village is washed out so much that the only available transport is a helicopter. Arrives once a week. Question: how can I deliver seeds to my uncle without waiting for the winter, when the thaw ends? Solution: ask the postal employee to issue the parcel as a first class parcel. Uncle will receive the seeds with the first helicopter.

First class should not be confused with EMS delivery.

EMS(Express Mail Service) is a service for express delivery of items. It is handled by a branch of Russian Post - the EMS Russian Post service. Domestic express delivery is carried out throughout the country, and international express delivery operates in more than 190 countries around the world.

EMS is door to door delivery. The courier will pick up the parcel directly from your home or office and deliver it to any location. EMS Russian Post has its own transport network, which guarantees safety and makes it possible to insure the shipment against damage or loss. Express delivery is more expensive than expedited shipping.

How to determine the cost

Shipping costs are affected by:

1. Type of departure: letter/parcel/parcel; custom/valuable/simple/cash on delivery.
2. Shipping method: regular or expedited.
3. Value.
4. Distance.

In the case of a custom parcel, the fee is charged only for weight, distance does not affect the cost. The cost of a valuable parcel, as well as other valuable items, depends on the distance, weight and valuation plus 4%. So, if you valued the parcel at one hundred rubles, then another four rubles will be added to the tariff for distance and weight.

Passports and other documents are sent only by valuable letters (parcels) with a mandatory description of the contents.

Senders often deliberately underestimate the assessment amount. If there is no difference, why pay more? But there is still a difference. When a package is lost, the sender is compensated for the estimated amount, regardless of the actual value of the investment. One hundred rubles is one hundred rubles.

Don’t swear if the operator tells you a different amount: it’s not a whim. The calculator does not take into account regional shipping features, packaging costs and other additional services (more about them below). It is unlikely that you will be “cheated”: the cost of shipping is calculated by a computer, where the operator enters all the necessary parameters.

How to send correctly

Step 1. Decide on the type of shipment

Parcel or small package? Custom or valuable? Regular or expedited delivery?

It's worth dancing depending on what you want to send. Be careful: some items are prohibited from being sent by individuals. Here's the list. For example, sending a humidor with Cuban cigars to a friend in a neighboring city is no problem. But the same recruitment for a friend abroad is no longer possible.

Step 2. Formalize

Parcels sent within Russia without an inventory of the contents can be collected at home - put things in a box, cover them with bubble wrap. At the post office they will check everything, seal the parcel with branded tape and put down the details. If you want to make an inventory, then it’s better not to worry about packaging at all. It is more convenient to collect the parcel directly at the post office: anyway, the operator will carefully check each attachment and enter it into the inventory.

By sending fragile breakable items, you can further protect yourself. Ask the employee to put a “Caution!” label on the package. Then, according to the rules, it must be carefully packaged and passed from hand to hand without being thrown away. You will have to pay extra for safety - plus 30%.

It is very important to write the recipient's address correctly. Read how to fill out the “where/to whom” form.

Packing postal items, filling out accompanying forms, such as customs, compiling an inventory of the contents, writing addresses and written messages - all these are additional services. They are paid separately and are not available in all post offices.

In other words, the operator is not obliged to write the address or fill out the customs declaration for you. If you cannot do it yourself, they will help you, but you will have to pay extra.

How to track

The movement of registered mail can be monitored. In international messages there are track codes for this, in domestic messages there is a 14-character identifier.

It is on the check issued at the post office. By entering the identifier in a special form on the website, you can find out where the parcel is located.

You can also track postal items using the Russian Post application. Yes, they have an app!

The application is very convenient. You can find out where the parcel is at any time, and if its status changes (“Left the sorting center”, “Received by the addressee”), the application will signal. You can also find the nearest post office, find out the zip code of the address, and even chat with customer support! There is also a “unique” service for residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg. But more on that later.

Russian Post has another service that few people know about. These are SMS notifications about the arrival of a registered mail item or its delivery. To activate this service, you need to fill out an application at the post office, indicating your phone number. The cost of one SMS is 10 rubles. You can pay for the service upon receipt of the parcel. The fly in the ointment is a one-time service.

How to receive correctly

Step 1. Receive a notification

If registered mail arrives in your name and address, you will know about it. A piece of paper with good news will be dropped into your mailbox - a notice. It will make it clear which item was sent to you, when, where, and how much it weighs.

There are notices primary And secondary. The primary one is issued, as a rule, the next day after the parcel arrives at the department (let’s take this type of shipment as an example). That is, if the parcel arrived on the 1st, then the notice will most likely be issued on the 2nd. This is due to the fact that correspondence usually arrives at the branches after lunch and it takes time to process it.

From the moment the initial notification is issued, the countdown begins during which the recipient must pick up the parcel. This is five working days. If for some reason you did not have enough of them and you did not pick up the parcel (you were leaving, got sick, had no time), then a secondary notice will be issued in your name. It also happens that a person does not come because he did not receive the initial notification. After all, it can fall out of the mailbox, it can be stolen, it can go unnoticed, sticking to the wall of the box.

If you come to pick up your parcel on the day you receive the secondary notification or the next morning, then no storage fee will be charged. But if you show up only on the 15th or 22nd, you will have to pay 5 rubles for each day of “downtime”.

Step 2. Go to the post office

The recipient must fill out the back of the notice, indicating his passport details, last name, number and signature. At the post office you will need to present a notice and a passport.

According to the law, the main document identifying a citizen of the Russian Federation on the territory of Russia is a passport (birth certificate). A temporary identity card of a citizen of the Russian Federation (form No. 2-P) has equal legal force. A foreign passport, driver's license, record book, pension certificate and the like are not identification documents.

A postal employee will check that the notice is filled out correctly and that your passport details match. Then he will bring the parcel, weigh it in front of you (the permissible error is 70 grams) and hand it over.

Many people mistakenly believe that they can open the parcel on the spot and, if something is damaged inside, immediately demand compensation for the damage. De jure, you need to open a parcel at the post office in two cases:

1. Parcel with a description of the contents. In this case, the operator, with the client’s consent, must open the box and check whether all items are in place.
2. The outer shell is damaged. If there are “traces of tampering”, you can ask to open the parcel. In this case, the head of the post office is invited and a special act is drawn up. If it turns out that something is missing from the package, an investigation begins.

We are writing a power of attorney

You can receive registered mail in person or through an authorized representative. But, of course, they won’t just give the parcel back at the post office, even if it’s your wife/mother/son and even if they come with your passport. A power of attorney is required.

The power of attorney must be written. Write: “I, so-and-so, living there, passport details are such-and-such, I trust so-and-so, living there, passport details are such-and-such, to receive registered mail arriving in my name.”

It is better to write “registered mail items”. If you indicate a parcel, then a small package or letter will no longer be given and the power of attorney will actually be one-time.

The power of attorney must be certified. There is no need to go to a notary! You can certify a power of attorney to receive mail at your place of work or study, or place of treatment. It is important that the document is crowned with the main seal of the institution (organization) and endorsed by the signature of the head with a transcript. A power of attorney with a “stamp for information” and the flourish of some accountant will not work.

Will they bring it home?

People who value their time and hate queues can take advantage of such a paid Russian Post service as home delivery. There are two options.

1. Delivery of small packages. If the package weighs less than two kilograms, you can call the phone number indicated in the notice and order delivery. Delivery is made during the postman's working hours at the address indicated on the item. The recipient must present a passport. The cost of the service is 100 rubles.
2. Delivery of parcels by courier. Remember we said that residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg who use the Russian Post application have a privilege? So, using the application, they can order courier (!) delivery of a parcel. Delivery will be carried out within two days from the date of application (every day from 9:00 to 20:00). The parcel is handed over to the addressee upon presentation of a passport. The cost of the service is 199 rubles.

I will complain!

Lifehacker has already written about what to do, and. The articles are detailed - read, don’t be lazy. Today we will tell you how to complain about a postal employee if, for example, he was rude to you (oh horror!) or provided services in an improper way.

Method No. 1

Each post office has a book of applications and proposals. You can safely roll the slander right there. According to the rules, this book must be checked daily. When a new entry appears, a copy is made and sent to the Russian Post control and reference service. The responsible person writes an explanatory note on the application.

Method number 2

Contact the control and reference service directly. Control and reference service“Russian Post” considers citizens’ requests, provides background information, and searches for postal items. Phone: 8-800-2005-888. Email: [email protected].

A little advice: before you write a complaint, remember that on the other side of the barricades there is a person with a very unenviable salary. But if your rights are truly violated, be sure to stand up for them!

There is a great joke about Russian Post. But not everyone gets it.

Russian Post is more than just an organization. Nobody denies that there are problems. Big problems. But before you scold the mail, try to make friends with it. As you can see, the rules there are simple. Once you master it, you will be able to save time, money and nerves.

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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 can no longer imagine our existence without cell phone salons, personal manicurists, tutors and tailors. However, there is a list of services that our ancestors used. One of them is mail.

Every person has used this service at least once: he wrote a telegram, sent a letter, a parcel or a parcel. This is one of those opportunities that allows us to convey a gift, purchase or congratulations in a postcard without leaving our city. This article will answer the following questions:

1. What is a parcel post?
2. How is it different from a parcel or letter?
3. How long does it take for a parcel to reach the addressee?
4. What is its weight and maximum dimensions? Etc.

What does the term in question hide?

There are several concepts that reveal the full meaning of the word “parcel”. This is a special type of paper wrapper or package shaped like an envelope. The more widely considered term is used in postal services. Here, a parcel is a small-sized mailed attachment wrapped in paper. As a rule, it is slightly larger than a standard letter, but its dimensions do not reach a full-fledged parcel.

In trade, another highly specialized meaning of the concept “parcel” is used. This is a label attached to a product indicating payment of excise duty/tax/duty. Mostly in everyday life we ​​come across the second definition. In postal services there is a classification of this type of items:
1. Registered parcel.
2. With declared value.
3. Simple.
The most common type is the last one.

Maximum cost of investments and their dimensions

You can send various printed publications by parcel post, 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 rightfully be called a parcel post, its dimensions should not be less than 10.5 centimeters in width and 14.8 centimeters in length. If the item is smaller in size, it is already a letter. There are also restrictions on maximum sizes. So, if a manuscript or printed publication has a length, width and thickness exceeding 90 centimeters in total, then this is no longer a parcel post - it is a parcel.

If you plan 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 refers to sizes.

The weight of the parcel also plays an important role. Russian Post reserves the right to consider under this concept items whose weight is more than 100 grams, but does not exceed 2000 grams. Anything that does not fit into this category can be considered either a letter or a parcel.

Types of departure

Now let’s look at what a registered parcel and a parcel with are. The first definition includes all kinds of postal items, the size and weight of which are within the boundaries of the parameters described above. Moreover, 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 receipt. As a rule, documents and other important materials that are of great importance or high value are sent by registered mail.

Anticipating unpleasant options

If the sender wishes to prevent loss, damage or disappearance of the item, he is given the opportunity to assess the value of the investment. To do this, a special approved form is printed at the post office. 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 secure transportation. Packaging of this type of shipment is carried out using kraft paper, bags and tape. Such a parcel is called a parcel with

New type of service

Not long ago, another type of shipment offered by the post office appeared: parcel post and 1st class letter. In this case, we are interested in the first category. What are its differences from a regular parcel post? Let's get a look.

Unlike simple ones, first class parcels can be used to send not only manuscripts, printed publications and documents, but also various product attachments. The last category includes:

1. All kinds of souvenir products (magnets, figurines, key chains, etc.).
2. Samples of cosmetic products such as creams, eau de toilette samples, etc.
3. Various plastic cards.
4. CD/DVD format 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 conventional analogues, the maximum weight of a shipment 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 sending of parcels of this category does not depend on the distance to the destination. This value is influenced only by mass and point of departure. It is worth noting that the sending of first class parcels is in no way affected by seasonal restrictions (unlike parcels).

Only by plane

Shipments of this type are delivered to the addressee much faster than their simple counterparts. This was made possible through the use of the latest technologies not only in logistics, but also in sorting. The process goes as follows. First class parcels are not sent to sorting bases: they are separated immediately after acceptance at the communication center. The sent attachments are then transported to the airport and delivered to their destination only by air. No combined forwarding means are used here.

To make it easier to identify first class parcels among a mass of similar items, they are packed in special envelopes, bags and corrugated boxes. Those, in turn, are marked with a yellow mark and the name of the service is indicated.

There is a specially designated box for first class items (letters and parcels). Correspondence is removed from this container more often than from a metal cabinet intended for regular mailing.

Cost, varieties and tracking

The first class parcel, like its simple counterpart, has the following subtypes:

1. Custom.
2. With 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 items 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 with a track code. For internal transfers, this identifier consists of fourteen digits. For international ones - out of thirteen. This code is used to track packages. You can view the history of the shipment's route on the Russian Post website.

Simple departure- goes like a regular letter or newspaper. The postman brings it and throws it into the mailbox. Only parcels can be simple.

Registered, also known as registered, shipment- receives a unique number and barcode. At intermediate sorting points, the barcode is read into a computer system, which allows you to monitor its passage through the Russian Post website. A registered item is handed over to the addressee against receipt; if he is not there, a notice is left.

Tariffs for customized and simple parcels are installed centrally and do not depend on the delivery distance.

Valuable item- has a declared value, for which an insurance fee is required (3.54% including VAT for parcels, 4% including VAT for parcels). In case of loss, the declared value is reimbursed to the sender (in this case, the insurance fee Not refundable). Only valuable items can be sent by cash on delivery.
All valuable items are, by definition, registered.
Parcels can be valuable or ordinary. In the second case, the value of the parcel in rubles is declared equal to zero.

Tariffs for valuable items depend on the delivery distance and the region of dispatch (see below).

Valuable items: mainline belts and tariff zones

Tariffs for valuable items depend on delivery distances. Total allocated 5 main belts: 1st - up to 600 km, 2nd - 600-2000 km, 3rd - 2000-5000 km, 4th - 5000-8000 km, 5th - over 8000 km. The basis is the distance between the centers of the regions along the delivery route (hence the name - the main belt). If delivery is not to the center of the region, the belt does not change- even if in fact the total distance turns out to be the next belt. For example, delivery from the Moscow region to the Krasnoyarsk Territory for any locality will be calculated according to the 3rd zone, although in this extremely extended region half of the territory is located at a distance of over 5000 km from the capital of Russia (see the reference directory of tariff zones for sending from Moscow to Russian Post website).

The distance along the highway is in most cases tariffed distance between corresponding railway stations in regional centers, it differs from both the direct distance on the map and the distance along the highway.

Tariffs for valuable items also vary by regions of Russia; total available 5 tariff zones(not to be confused with the main belts!!) - the lowest tariffs are in the European part of Russia, the highest are in Chukotka. Therefore, a parcel from Vladivostok to Moscow can cost almost one and a half times more than from Moscow to Vladivostok.

Parcels and parcels - the main differences

Parcel- a newspaper, magazine, brochure, book, which due to its size or weight cannot be sent by letter. The name comes from the French. banderole (bande - strip and role - bundle, list) - a special tape that postmen used to wrap a rolled-up newspaper or magazine with paid delivery. Parcels follow the same routes as written correspondence; the postman takes them with him and - if the parcel is simple - puts them in the addressee's box. Hence the following restrictions:
1. The maximum weight of the inner parcel is only 2 kg (the slot in the mailboxes is small, and the postman is not a pack animal).
2. The parcel should not include any fragile items, because bags of mail are often thrown, loaded heaped, etc. upon delivery. Currently, the rules of the Russian Post prohibit product attachments in regular parcels at all (with the exception of items that are an integral part of the attachment, for example, a CD-ROM attached to a book). But in 1st class parcels there are commodity enclosures allowed- apparently due to more careful handling of them during the journey.

Package- registered shipment with goods contents and declared value. The sender is obliged to pack the parcel in a strong box; in addition, during the delivery process, according to instructions, postal workers are required to transfer the parcels from hand to hand. Therefore, the control periods for the passage of parcels are somewhat longer than for surface mail and parcels. The parcel may be marked "Fragile" (additional 30% to the shipping cost).
The maximum weight of the parcel is 20 kg (if the weight is more than 10 kg, an additional fee for heavy parcels is paid in the amount of 40% of the delivery cost).

Parcels and parcels - which is more profitable?

Parcels- a price that increases uniformly from 100 to 2000 in increments of 20 g: 43 rubles. 66 kopecks for the first 100 g, then 2 rubles. 95 kopecks for every 20 years (beginning of 2017). Tariffs for parcels are the same throughout Russia.

Parcels- a significant initial fee for the first 500 g, then a relatively small tariff in increments of 500 g. For example, when sending from Moscow to St. Petersburg, the first 500 g cost 204 rubles. 00 kopecks, then 21.00 for every 500 g in the 1st main belt.

If the sender has a choice between a parcel post and a parcel (books, brochures), then a weight up to 500 g is much cheaper (2-3 times!) to send with a valuable parcel post, from 500 to 1000 g it is also cheaper to send a parcel post (about 30-55 rubles), from 1000 to 1500 g the tariffs are approximately comparable. But for goods over 1.5 kg, sending by parcel is always cheaper, and the greater the weight, the more significant the gain.

1st class parcel

“Elite” delivery along the shortest route, which in recent years has been actively introduced instead of air parcel mail, and, judging by the tariff policy of the Russian Post, should completely replace the latter.

Prices for this type of shipment are set according to 5 tariff zones, and they do not depend on delivery distance and route (ground/air), main belts are not taken into account, which makes tariff calculation very convenient.

A 1st class parcel is packed in a special envelope with a yellow stripe and delivered along the fastest main route, while delivery within the region is faster - the standard deadlines for this type of shipment correspond to the standards for written correspondence, not parcels.

And most importantly, 1st class parcels allow for the inclusion of goods. However, it is still impossible to send a parcel marked “fragile”.

Liaison offices with delivery restrictions

Delivery to a number of difficult-to-reach areas is only possible by air; sometimes the post office is completely closed at certain times of the year. In total, these are approximately 1,200 post offices out of a total of 44,000, mainly in Yakutia, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Khabarovsk Territory, Irkutsk, Arkhangelsk and Magadan Regions, Khanty-Mansiysk, Chukotka and Nenets Autonomous Okrug. A list of such branches is published in the Reference Directory of Russian Post forwarding restrictions. the site regularly checks for updates once a day (they come out 1-2 times a month), automatically downloads updates and converts them into an easy-to-read format - see the Limitations section.

Tariffs of Russian Post and EMS

Strange as it may seem, in some cases sending a parcel by courier door to door is cheaper than by mail, not to mention the delivery time and convenience.

Firstly, this is delivery within the city and within the region. However, it should be taken into account that delivery from the center of the region to the region is already paid for as interregional at much higher rates.

Secondly, it is delivery to remote and hard-to-reach areas of items weighing more than 10 kg - the parcel may be more expensive.