### Question
What is the definition of product covered by the postal monopoly?


### Answer
The definition of **product covered by the postal monopoly** is as follows in *39 U.S.C. § 3642*:

> any product the conveyance or transmission of which is reserved to the United States under section 1696 of title 18, subject to the same exception as set forth in the last sentence of section 409(e)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *39 U.S.C. § 3642*
  - Heading: **PART IV-MAIL MATTER > CHAPTER 36-POSTAL RATES, CLASSES, AND SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER III-PROVISIONS RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL AND NEW PRODUCTS**

