dc_v01 wrote:
Must depend a bit on the physical size of the package? I just sent a small package to a DPO (same thing as APO) and they didn't ask for anything. The recipient was adamant that I
not
put the destination country anywhere on the address or package or the PO would screw it up. Were the customs forms country specific?
I think there might be differences regarding the destination region, and i noticed it appears to be sometimes dependent on the type of service used. I ran across a mention all Priority Mail going to certain US Military Mail systems would require the longer 2976-A customs form, or
items weighing more than a pound
<the didn't mention DPO addresses>:
The USPS wrote:
Tips on sending APO/FPO packages:
-
* For packages weighing 1 lb. or more, fill out customs form 2976-A.
Got the same speech about not using the destination country in the address - was told the automated sorting equipment would kick the item into the conventional international mailing system so it would end up with the military host country's postal service, not the US Military Mail system.
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