(a) Any locksmithing device is nonmailable mail, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless such device is mailed to—(1) a lock manufacturer or distributor;
(2) a bona fide locksmith;
(3) a bona fide repossessor; or
(4) a motor vehicle manufacturer or dealer.
(b) For the purpose of this section, “locksmithing device” means—(1) a device or tool (other than a key) designed to manipulate the tumblers in a lock into the unlocked position through the keyway of such lock;
(2) a device or tool (other than a key or a device or tool under paragraph (1)) designed for the unauthorized opening or bypassing of a lock or similar security device; and
(3) a device or tool designed for making an impression of a key or similar security device to duplicate such key or device.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 30— NONMAILABLE MATTER
§ 3002. Nonmailable motor vehicle master keys
§ 3002a. Nonmailability of locksmithing devices
§ 3003. Mail bearing a fictitious name or address
§ 3004. Delivery of mail to persons not residents of the place of address
§ 3005. False representations; lotteries
§ 3007. Detention of mail for temporary periods
§ 3008. Prohibition of pandering advertisements
§ 3009. Mailing of unordered merchandise
§ 3010. Mailing of sexually oriented advertisements
§ 3013. Semiannual reports on investigative activities of the Postal Service
§ 3015. Nonmailable plant pests and injurious animals
§ 3016. Administrative subpoenas
§ 3017. Nonmailable skill contests or sweepstakes matter; notification to prohibit mailings