First, know what you can't send based on postal restrictions to an Army/Air Post Office (APO)/Fleet Post Office (FPO)/Diplomatic Post Office (DPO). According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the following items are prohibited for international shipping: Aerosols.
APO, AE stands for Army Post Office, Allied Europe. The address designation is a remnant of World War II that they haven't changed since. There is also APO, AP and APO, AA which stand for Allied Pacific and Allied Africa/Americas respectively. Army Post Office (APO) Armed Forces Europe (AE) Please ship it!
Shipping carriers are not allowed to ship packages containing only lithium batteries or cells to international locations – they must be included inside a product. No markings or documentation are allowed on these international mailpieces. This rule applies to all international as well as APO/FPO/DPO destinations.
Mail addressed to most APO/FPO destinations can be combined with Delivery Confirmation (Tracking) either at the local post office or online at Click-n-Ship. Typically military mail can be delivered between seven and 10 days depending on country of destination. Priority Mail parcels will take 10 to 15 days.
Not everything is suitable for a care package. Here's a few things to avoid: DON'T send adult entertainment, alcohol or drugs (these items are illegal and can get the soldier in trouble) DON'T send aerosols or pressurized products.
Yes, you can ship soda overseas.There are some concerns when shipping soda overseas, such as the carbonation and the material of the container. Soda can be shipped overseas but in very specific conditions to prevent damage to the container or an accidental explosion from the carbonation.
You can use a PO Box address as your normal address, provided your order meets the above conditions. For all other Pickup Locations, do not enter the address manually, as your order will not be delivered and will be returned to Amazon. You will need to provide another address for the rest of the items to be delivered.
UPS will only accept shipments to a valid street address. We do not deliver to P.O. Additionally, Army Post Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses are not accepted.
Due to security restrictions, the USPS is the only carrier that can deliver mail and packages to APO/FPO/DPO locations. While carriers such as FedEx and UPS offer delivery to countries where military personnel may be stationed, packages from these private carriers cannot be delivered directly to a military base.
Dense and dry baked goods such as fruitcakes and biscotti. Chocolates, cookies, hard candies and homemade sweets, such as pralines and toffee, are safe to send either cold or at room temperature. Condiments, including hot sauce and seasonings, also are safe for mailing. But avoid sending breakable glass containers.
Full name (includes first name, middle name or initial, and last names) APO or FPO (“city”) designation and the appropriate two-letter AA, AE, or AP (“state”) abbreviation followed by the ZIP Code™ or ZIP+4® Code number.
ZIP Code Details
| Zip Code: | 09096 |
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| City: | APO |
| State: | AE [Armed Forces Europe] |
| Counties: | |
| Multi County: | No |
- Go here. You will find flat rate boxes for APO/FPO addresses.
- Send Travel Size Items. Make sure anything you are planning to send is in travel-size accessories.
- Put Everything in Ziploc Baggies. This is to avoid sand and other debris getting into your items.
- Find a Serviceperson's Address. You'll find them here.
- Mail It.
APO and FPO packages must be sent via USPS. Overseas US military bases are considered a domestic shipment, which means you need to select the United States as the ship-to country. Do not select the country where the base is located. The address format for APO and FPO shipments is the same as for domestic shipments.
Although there may be some small additional constraints involved with shipping to Army/Air Post Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses, in most cases, there is no more difficulty and cost than shipping to any other domestic address.
A quick, easy, and convenient way for you to ship USPS Priority Mail packages to military personnel serving overseas. The Priority Mail® APO/FPO Flat Rate Box features predetermined rates regardless of weight (domestic shipping) or destination, similar to our other Flat Rate products.
| Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box Prices |
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| Domestic Shipping | $12.95 |
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| APO/FPO Addresses | $10.95 |
| International Shipping* | |
| Canada and Mexico | $29.95 |
The Department of Defense requires all Military Mail packages to include the full name of the soldier, his/her unit, the APO/FPO with a 9-digit zip code and a valid return address. APO/FPO addresses have “AA,” “AE” or “AP” listed where a state normally would be on an address label.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a free “Military Care Kit” with the necessary supplies for sending packages overseas, including boxes, packing tape and customs forms. Visit the USPS website to get your free kit, which will be shipped to you and arrive at your doorstep within 5 to 7 business days.
