APO/FPO addresses have the following general restrictions:
- Priority Mail packages may not exceed 108 inches in combined length and girth. (This means if you have a package that is 50 " in length and 59" when you measure around it, you cannot send the item Priority Mail but can ship it Nonmachinable Parcel Post up to 130 inches length width girth.)
Maximum weight: 70 pounds.
Maximum length and girth: 108 inches.
Length = longest side of the box
Girth = measurement around the thickest part of the box
- Packages may not exceed 70 lbs. (Some APO zip codes have lower limits)
- All packages must be sent via the U.S. Postal System. The post office also requires companies or individuals to hand deliver packages being sent to APO/FPO addresses. (FedEx, UPS, and DHL do not ship to APO addresses unless you use the APOBox.com US address)
- The following items are prohibited:
· Aerosol cans
· Firearms
· Flammable materials
· Liquids and powders
· Lottery tickets
· Poisons
· Alcohol and liquor
· Ammunition
· Drug paraphernalia
· Fireworks and other explosives
Each zip code has a more detailed list of the restrictions for certain types of products.
For a complete description of the restrictions of your APO/FPO address, enter your zipcode in the box above. Our database is directly connected with the US Postal Service for live updates on APO/FPO shipping restrictions.
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