It is required for all exports, although there is a small list of exceptions, such as postal packages.

If your VAT number is not clearly shown on the postal package you may be charged VAT.

"As you probably know, there is a heightened sense of alert among receivers of postal packages," the Half.com e-mail said.

For services aimed at residents, like banking, picking up postal packages or dealing with authorities, often only local identity cards are accepted.

Turkish imports are mainly composed of postal packages and special transactions; electrical machinery and appliances; aluminum and plastic products.

Since 2006 the post office has been opened and all the letters and postal packages domestic and foreign can be sent directly from the viewing tower.

This was regarding private import of alcohol by postal package.

Still Sweden is able to levy taxes on the receiver of alcohol sent in postal packages.

Sama customarily follows the addressee's name on postal packages and letters and in business email.

The smuggled meats - some found in postal packages, some discovered inside suitcases - were tested first to make a species identification.