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In addition to the measures prescribed in articles 25, 29, 33, 42, 44, 47, 49, and 51 of the present convention, merchandise in aircraft may be subjected to the laws of the country as regards measures to be applied to merchandise imported by whatever means of transport.

Letters and correspondence, printed matter, books, newspapers, business documents, postal packages, and anything sent by post shall not be subject to any sanitary measure unless they contain articles coming within the'terms of article 33 of the present convention.

In the case of sanitary or authorized aerodromes, the medical officer attached to the aerodrome has the right, either before the departure or after the landing of aircraft, to proceed to inspect the sanitary condition of passengers and crew, whenever circumstances justify this measure.

This visit should, however, be so arranged in relation to the other ordinary administrative and customs operations as to avoid any delay or interference with the continuation of the voyage. No fees shall be charged for this inspection. Reservation is made of the right of the Maritime and Quarantine Sanitary Board of Egypt to levy dues in accordance with its special powers.