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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. 51, 519 parcels have been received in Armenia during the first 9 months of the current year. 12, 042 of these parcels have reached Armenia via Express Mail Service. The Department of Public Relations of CJSC "Haypost" informed “Armenpress” that letters are not included in this rating. Parcels are taken to Armenia by international services. Express Mail Service is being used much more frequently than others. It delivers parcels to Armenia in 2-3 days.
Unlike Express Mail Service common parcels get to Armenia in 2-3 weeks and cost cheaper. During the period if nine months 38, 535 common parcels have been received in Armenia.
State Revenue Committee informed "Armenpress" that parcels, the cost of which does not exceed AMD 150, 000, are freed from custom taxes. Previously the abovementioned sum was equal to AMD 50, 000. Notwithstanding in accordance with present legal acts each citizen has a right to receive parcels costing AMD 150, 000 free of charge twice a year. These limitations are aimed to prevent the development of shady business.