How much does it cost to Ship APO?

You only have to provide standard domestic postage on mail going to an APO or FPO addresses. If you pay $0.47 for a stamp to mail something within the continental United States, it only costs $0.47 to mail it overseas as long as you have an APO/FPO/DPO address and associated ZIP code.

Can you Ship to APO with USPS?

Only USPS can deliver the actual packages to APO addresses. Although other shipping services such as FedEx and UPS send packages to other countries where military forces are concentrated, USPS is the only entity that can actually deliver them to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses due to governmental security reasons.

Is it cheaper to Ship to an APO?

Does It Cost More Money to Ship to Military Addresses? Nope! Believe it or not, USPS treats all military the addresses the same as domestic mail—even if the destination is in a different country.

How do I send free military care packages?

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.

How does shipping to an APO work?

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.

Do APO packages go through customs?

Starting August 13, 2020 anyone sending a package with an APO, FPO, or MPO Zip Code™ in the return address will need to create a customs form online, or fill out PS Form 2976-R before visiting a retail counter for the clerk to create the label.

Is there a military discount for USPS?

“We’re especially pleased that some of the boxes will bear the America Supports You logo reminding our service members that they have our nation’s support.” The $2 discount is applied when the Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Boxes are shipped to an APO/FPO destination.

What Cannot be shipped to an APO address?

Packages sent by Military Mail must be less than 70 pounds and cannot include perishables, alcohol, firearms or explosive materials.

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