Parcel Post Compendium Online AL - Albania Posta Shqiptare, sh.a. Albania ALA Basic Services CARDIT Carrier documents international Yes transport – origin post 1 Maximum weight limit admitted RESDIT Response to a CARDIT – destination Yes 1.1 Surface parcels (kg) 20 post 1.2 Air (or priority) parcels (kg) 20 6 Home delivery 2 Maximum size admitted 6.1 Initial delivery attempt at physical No delivery of parcels to addressee 2.1 Surface parcels 6.2 If initial delivery attempt unsuccessful, 2.1.1 2m x 2m x 2m No card left for addressee (or 3m length & greatest circumference) 6.3 Addressee has option of paying taxes or 2.1.2 1.5m x 1.5m x 1.5m Yes duties and taking physical delivery of the (or 3m length & greatest circumference) item 2.1.3 1.05m x 1.05m x 1.05m No 6.4 There are governmental or legally (or 2m length & greatest circumference) binding restrictions mean that there are certain limitations in implementing home 2.2 Air parcels delivery. 2.2.1 2m x 2m x 2m Yes 6.5 Nature of this governmental or legally (or 3m length & greatest circumference) binding restriction. 2.2.2 1.5m x 1.5m x 1.5m No (or 3m length & greatest circumference) 2.2.3 1.05m x 1.05m x 1.05m No 7 Signature of acceptance (or 2m length & greatest circumference) 7.1 When a parcel is delivered or handed over Supplementary services 7.1.1 a signature of acceptance is obtained Yes 3 Cumbersome parcels admitted No 7.1.2 captured data from an identity card are Yes registered 7.1.3 another form of evidence of receipt is No Parcels service features obtained 5 Electronic exchange of information 7.2 Ordinary parcels 5.1.1 Use a track and trace system Yes 7.2.1 Signature of the addressee or his agent Yes 5.1.2 Mandatory tracking events transmitted 7.2.2 Signature of a de facto agent Yes EMC Departure from outward office of Yes 7.3 Insured parcels exchange 7.3.1 Signature of the addressee or his agent No EMD Arrival at inward office of exchange Yes 7.3.2 Signature of a de facto agent No EMH Attempted/Unsuccessful delivery Yes EMI Final delivery Yes Insured parcel service 5.1.3 Optional tracking events transmitted 8 Insured surface parcels admitted No EMA Posting/collection Yes 9 Insured air parcels admitted No EMB Arrival at outward office of exchange Yes 10 Marking used for insured parcels EME Held by Customs Yes 10.1 CP 74 pink label used No EMF Out of Customs/Departure from inward Yes 10.2 CP 73 label and pink “insured” label No office of exchange used EMG Arrival at delivery office Yes EMJ Arrival at transit office of exchange Yes Cash-on-delivery service for parcel EMK Departure from transit office of exchange Yes 11.1 Acceptance of Cash-on-delivery 5.1.4 Dispatch messages transmitted (COD) service for parcels PREDES Pre-advice of international dispatch Yes 11.1.1 outbound COD parcels No V 2.0 information - origin post 11.1.2 inbound COD parcels No RESDES Dispatch receipt information (response Yes V 1.1 to a PREDES) – destination post 5.1.5 Ready to start transmitting data to Yes Express delivery service partners wishing to receive data 12 Express parcel delivery service No 5.1.6 Other messages transmitted provided PRECON Pre-advice of international consignment Yes – origin post Parcels with advice of delivery RESCON Response to a PRECON – destination Yes post 13 Admission of advice of delivery for
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Page 1 of 9 Parcel Post Compendium Online AL - Albania Posta Shqiptare, sh.a. Albania ALA 13.1 ordinary parcels Yes 21.1 Threshold level below which parcels are Yes free of customs duties and other taxes 13.2 insured parcels No 21.2 Exemption threshold Local currency Parcels for delivery free of charges and fees USD 49.5 14 Parcels for delivery free of charges Yes and fees admitted Comments: 49.5 USD for C2C and 24.2 USD for B2B and B2C Fragile parcel 22 Dutiable parcels 15 Fragile parcels admitted Yes 22.1 Customs clearance fee collected for Yes parcels subject to import customs Consignment service clearance 22.2 Amount of fee collected 16 Consignment service by bilateral No agreements provided Local currency USD 20 Integrated logistics service Comments: 17 integrated logistics service by No This is in the case where the Albanian Post is in the bilateral agreements provided role of customs agent 23 Customs clearance fee collected for No Addresses for bilateral agreements for all items declared at customs 18 Contact details of the person responsible for Comments: questions concerning bilateral agreements
24 Administration fees collected for No Name: Mr Monka Dritan parcels subject to export customs Function: Director of Postal Services clearance Comments: Address: Reshit Collaku, Tirana, Kodi Postar 1001, Albania Tel: 1: (+0355)42222315 2: (+) Fax: (+) Special charges - Storage E-mail [email protected] 25 Storage charge collected on a parcel Yes [email protected] when it is kept beyond the prescribed period, or in the event of return to sender/redirection Admissible radioactive material and infectious substances 25.1 Amount of charge per day/per parcel 19 Radioactive materials admitted in Local currency 19.1 Air Parcels SDR 0.15 Inbound parcels No 25.2 Period of charge, if not daily Outbound parcels No
19.2 Insured parcels Special delivery charges Inbound parcels No 26 Delivery charges collected at the time Yes Outbound parcels No of delivery in response to the advice of arrival 20 Infected substances admitted in 26.1 Amount of charge 20.1 Air Parcels Local currency Inbound parcels No SDR 0.20 Outbound parcels No
20.2 Insured parcels Special charges – Poste restante Inbound parcels No 27 Poste restante service provided Yes Outbound parcels No 27.1 Amount of charge per parcel Local currency Supplementary charges - Customs SDR 0.1 21 Non-dutiable parcels 27.2 Basis for charge if not an amount per parcel
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Page 2 of 9 Parcel Post Compendium Online AL - Albania Posta Shqiptare, sh.a. Albania ALA Office name: Tirana CP
Special provisions - Treatment of parcels wrongly accepted Name: Ms Leonora Ceno Function: Specialst of parcels 28 Parcels returned to sender Yes Address: Office of Exchange, St. "Alexander Moisiu", 1007 Tirane, Albania Delivery areas Tel: 1: (+355)42379941 2: (+) 29 Parcels delivered to Fax: (+) 29.1 all addresses Yes E-Mail: [email protected] 29.2 specific areas only No Comments: Requests for withdrawal from the post or alteration, or Notification of arrival of the ordinary parcels is done correction of address to the post office at the all addresses. 35 Requests for withdrawal from the Yes At the same time these ordinary parcels delivered at post accepted post offices. 35.1 Central office (in destination country) to which requests must be sent Collection 30 Collection of parcels at post offices Office name: Office of Exchange provided for Name: Ms Fabjola Gjini 30.1 all addresses Yes Function: Head of Office of Exchange Branch 30.2 specific areas only No Address: Tranzit Center, Str "Alexander Moisiu", 1007 Tirane, Albania Comments: Tel: 1: (+355)42379941 We collect the parcels only from the post offices. 2: (+) Fax: (+) E-Mail: [email protected] Delivery procedures for parcels for which customs duty and taxes are payable 31 Procedure for parcels for which Special provisions - Force majeure customs duty is payable 36 Liability admitted in cases of force No 31.1 Pick up of parcel at the customs office No majeure 31.2 Addressee’s address with collection of No 36.1 Liability admitted for insured parcels on No customs duties and taxes at the time of board ships or aircraft used by delivery designated operators 31.3 Delivery to the addressee’s address No 36.2 Addressee/sender's reservations No after payment of customs duties and admitted at the time of delivery taxes 31.4 Over the counter at the local post office Yes with immediate payment of customs Special provisions - Customs declarations duties and taxes 37 Number of CN 23 customs 3 31.5 Other declarations required for inbound parcels 37.1 Number of CN 23 customs declarations 1 required for parcels in transit Period of retention 37.2 Languages in which CN 23 customs declarations can be completed 32 Period of retention for parcels English Albanian 32.1 Normal period 5 Day(s) 32.2 Exceptional period 1 Month(s) Special provisions - Method of dispatching accompanying 33 Retention for parcels for which notice documents could not be sent or addressed to 38 Documents affixed to the relevant Yes poste restante parcels 33.1 Normal period 5 Day(s) 38.1 Documents attached to the parcels bill No 33.2 Exceptional period 1 Month(s)
Service to customers Parcels automatically retained 39 On-line tracking provided Yes 34 Office to which a copy of the CP 78 39.1 Web site address to access information verification note should be sent http://www.postashqiptare.al
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Page 3 of 9 Parcel Post Compendium Online AL - Albania Posta Shqiptare, sh.a. Albania ALA 39.2 Languages in which track and trace April 20 Orthodox Easter Monday information is available English Albanian May 1 Labour Day May 24 Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)
Service to designated operators May 25 Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan) Monday 40. User of the Internet-based Inquiry Yes July 1 Eid al-Adha (Kurban) System (IBIS) 40.1 Details of office(s) responsible for September 5 Saint Teresa Sanctification Day handling parcel post inquiries September 7 Saint Teresa Sanctification Day Monday Office name: International Postal Services and Reclamation November 28 Independence Day Sector Name: Ms Jorgji Lindita November 29 Liberation Day Function: Specialist November 30 Day after holidays Address: Rr Reshit Collaku Nr.4, Kodi Postar 1029 Tirane Albania December 8 National Youth Day Tel: 1: (+) 2: (+) December 25 Christmas Day Fax: (+) E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] National holiday in 2019
Hours of service and days(s) on which the inquiry service is Month Day(s) National Holidays - Description operating January 1 New Year's Day Opening Hours (Local) January 2 Day after New Year's day Day Opening hours 1 Opening hours 2 Monday 08:00-16:30 - March 14 Summer Day
Tuesday 08:00-16:30 - March 22 Nevruz Day Wednesday 08:00-16:30 - April 21 Catholic Easter Thursday 08:00-16:30 - April 22 Catholic Easter Friday 08:00-14:00 - April 28 Orthodox Easter Saturday - - Sunday - - April 29 Orthodox Easter
May 1 Labour Day Languages English June 5 Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)
August 11 Eid al-Adha (Kurban) National Holidays August 12 Eid al-Adha (Kurban) 41.1 National holidays September 5 Saint Teresa Sanctification Day National holiday in 2020 Month Day(s) National Holidays - Description November 28 Independence Day
January 1 New Year's day November 29 Liberation Day
January 2 Day after New Year's day December 8 National Youth Day
March 14 Summer Day December 25 Christmas Day
March 16 Summer Day Monday
March 22 Nevruz Regional Holidays
March 23 Nevruz Monday 41.2 Regional holidays
April 12 Catholic Easter Regional holiday in Month Day(s) April 13 Catholic Easter Monday Regional/Local Holidays – Localities and description April 19 Orthodox Easter
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Page 4 of 9 Parcel Post Compendium Online AL - Albania Posta Shqiptare, sh.a. Albania ALA Cancellation of fees 42 Fees cancelled when they concern Observations/Comments 42.1 parcels returned to sender No 42.2 parcels redirected to a third party No
42.3 parcels abandoned by the sender No Delivery standards 42.4 parcels lost or destroyed No 46-47 See the annexes. 42.5 parcels rifled or damaged No
Barcode Redirection within the country of destination 48 Barcode sample used on all outward 43.1 Redirection done without a request from Yes international postal parcels. the sender or addressee 43.2 Redirection fee charged No 43.3 Amount of redirection fee (SDR) Comments:
Miscellaneous provisions – operation of the parcel service 44.1 Postal parcel services operated by the Yes designated postal operator 44.2 Postal parcel services operated by a Yes transport company or companies 44.3 Service provided throughout the country Yes
Postcodes Localities
Office(s) of exchange handling parcels 45 Details of office(s) of exchange responsible for handling parcel post
Office name: TIRANA ENTRANGER IMPC codel: ALTIAA Name: Ms Leonora Ceno Function: Specialist of parcels Address: Office of Exchange, Str, "Alexander Moisiu" 1007 Tirane, Albania Tel: 1: (+355)42379941 2: (+) Fax: (+) E-Mail: [email protected]
Hours of service and days(s) on which the OE is operating Opening Hours (Local) Day Opening hours 1 Opening hours 2
Monday 07:30-22:00 - Tuesday 07:30-22:00 - Wednesday 07:30-22:00 - Thursday 07:30-22:00 - Friday 07:30-22:00 - Saturday 07:30-22:00 - Sunday - -
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Parcel delivery standards - Air parcel
OE Name TIRANA CP IMPC Code ALTIAA Tel (+355)042379941 Fax (+) Hours of operation Mon - Fri: 12:00 - 19:40, Sat: 12:00 - 17:00 and Sun closed From the airport of destination to the addressee
Arrival at the airport Days of delivery by zone Day Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Monday 00:00 - 09:00 Tuesday Wednesday --- Monday 09:01 - 23:59 Wednesday Thursday --- Tuesday 00:00 - 09:00 Wednesday Thursday --- Tuesday 09:01 - 23:59 Thursday Friday --- Wednesday 00:00 - 09:00 Thursday Friday --- Wednesday 09:01 - 23:59 Friday Saturday --- Thursday 00:00 - 09:00 Friday Saturday --- Thursday 09:01 - 23:59 Saturday Monday --- Friday 00:00 - 09:00 Saturday Monday --- Friday 09:01 - 23:59 Monday Tuesday --- Saturday 00:00 - 09:00 Monday Tuesday --- Saturday 09:01 - 23:59 Tuesday Wednesday --- Sunday 00:00 - 23:59 Tuesday Wednesday ---
Definition of zones
Zone 1: Postcodes Cities 1057, 1060, 1015, 2501, 2001, 2013, 1502, Tirana 5/1, Tirana 2, Tirana 32, Kavaje, Durres, Shijak, 1501, 3001, 3401, 3501, 3301, 3403, 2503, Fushe-Kruje, Kruje, Elbasan, Librazhd, Peqin, Gramsh, 9001, 9022, 9013, 9301, 9308, 9314, 9307, Prrenjas , Rrogozhine, Lushnje, Divjake , Fier-Shegan , 9401, 9426, 7001, 7006, 7005, 7401, 7301, Fier, Ballsh, Levan , Patos, Vlore, Orikum, Korce, Bilisht, 8501, 8601, 8701, 4705, 4603, 8001, 8401, Maliq, Erseke, Pogradec, Kukes, Has, Tropoje, Milot, 8301, 3020, 8302, 8404, 5001, 5301, 5401, Rubik, Mat, Bulqize, Peshkopi, Klos, Maqellare, 5403, 5007, 4001, 4301, 4401, 4704, 4402, Shupenze, Berat, Kucove, Skrapar, Poliçan, Ura 4501, 4701, 4601, 6001, 6301, 9701. Vajgurore, Shkoder, M. Madhe, Puke, Mamurras, Fushe Arrez, Lezhe, Lac, Mirdite, Gjirokaster, Tepelene, Sarande.
Zone 2: Postcodes Cities 9425, 7402, 6401, 6302, 9704. Himare, Leskovik, Permet, Memaliaj, Delvine.
Zone 3:
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Postcodes Cities
Arrival at office of exchange: 12:00
Customs clearance times: Items subject to customs duty: 1-3 days Items not subject to customs duty: 0
Comments: Posta Shqiptare Sh.A. delivers parcels only in POs within urban areas.
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Parcel delivery standards - Surface parcel
OE Name TIRANA ENTRANGER IMPC Code ALTIAA Tel (+355)042379941 Fax (+) Hours of operation Mon - Fri: 12:00 - 19:40, Sat: 12:00 - 17:00 and Sun From the airport/port/office of exchange of destination to the addressee
Arrival at the airport Days of delivery by zone Day Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Monday 00:00 - 19:00 Tuesday Wednesday --- Monday 19:01 - 23:59 Wednesday Thursday --- Tuesday 00:00 - 19:00 Wednesday Thursday --- Tuesday 19:01 - 23:59 Thursday Friday --- Wednesday 00:00 - 19:00 Thursday Friday --- Wednesday 19:01 - 23:59 Friday Saturday --- Thursday 00:00 - 09:00 Friday Saturday --- Thursday 19:01 - 23:59 Saturday Monday --- Friday 00:00 - 19:00 Saturday Monday --- Friday 19:01 - 23:59 Monday Tuesday --- Saturday 00:00 - 19:00 Monday Tuesday --- Saturday 19:01 - 23:59 Tuesday Wednesday --- Sunday 00:00 - 23:59 Tuesday Wednesday ---
Definition of zones
Zone 1: Postcodes Cities 1057, 1060, 1015, 2501, 2001, 2013, 1502, Tirana 5/1, Tirana 2, Tirana 32, Kavaje, Durres, Shijak, 1501, 3001, 3401, 3501, 3301, 3403, 2503, Fushe-Kruje, Kruje, Elbasan, Librazhd, Peqin, Gramsh, 9001, 9022, 9013, 9301, 9308, 9314, 9307, Prrenjas , Rrogozhine, Lushnje, Divjake , Fier-Shegan , 9401, 9426, 7001, 7006, 7005, 7401, 7301, Fier, Ballsh, Levan , Patos, Vlore, Orikum, Korce, Bilisht, 8501, 8601, 8701, 4705, 4603, 8001, 8401, Maliq, Erseke, Pogradec, Kukes, Has, Tropoje, Milot, 8301, 3020, 8302, 8404, 5001, 5301, 5401, Rubik, Mat, Bulqize, Peshkopi, Klos, Maqellare, 5403, 5007, 4001, 4301, 4401, 4704, 4402, Shupenze, Berat, Kucove, Skrapar, Poliçan, Ura 4501, 4701, 4601, 6001, 6301, 9701. Vajgurore, Shkoder, M. Madhe, Puke, Mamurras, Fushe Arrez, Lezhe, Lac, Mirdite, Gjirokaster, Tepelene, Sarande.
Zone 2: Postcodes Cities 9425, 7402, 6401, 6302, 9704. Himare, Leskovik, Permet, Memaliaj, Delvine.
Zone 3:
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Arrival at office of exchange: 12:30
Customs clearance times: Items subject to customs duty: 1-3 days Items not subject to customs duty: 0
Comments: Posta Shqiptare Sh.A. delivers parcels only in POs within urban areas.
Last validation date: Da V2 23/04/2019
Date of last update : 17.12.2019
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