Amazon. com Help About Shipping to APO, FPO & DPO Addresses

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Amazon Shipping Restrictions

Warranty issues and manufacturer restrictions prevent us from shipping certain products to all geographical locations. In addition, some items too big to ship to a P. O. box must be shipped to a street address. You'll be notified while placing your order if we're unable to ship specific items to the address you've selected. Below are some general guidelines for items shipped by Amazon. com to the following destinations:

If you are purchasing an item from Amazon Marketplace, read about Marketplace shipping restrictions.

Books that require special handling because they are extremely heavy (for example, multi-volume sets) can be shipped only to locations within the U. S. Please also check the product detail pages for this and any other item-specific shipping restrictions.

Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico Addresses

Some items from our Tools & Hardware, Electronics, and Outdoor Living stores can't be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico if they are extremely heavy, oddly-shaped, or considered hazardous. Additionaly, some items from our Health and Personal Care store cannot be shipped to these destinations. Check the item's product detail page for eligibility and available shipping options. Only specific shipping options may be available for some addresses. Available shipping options will appear at checkout when you enter a shipping address.

APO, FPO, and DPO Addresses

Most items can be shipped to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses, Except:

cell phones and service

computers

furniture

grocery items

outdoor living items

Target@Amazon. com items

Additionally, some apparel, baby, camera and photo, electronics, health and personal care, housewares, jewelry, software, sports, and tools and hardware items cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. An error message will appear at checkout if you enter an APO, FPO, or DPO address and the item isn't eligible to be shipped to that address. Check the item's product detail page for eligibility.

DOS Addresses

Many items can be shipped to DOS addresses, Except:

Food items (for humans and/or pets)

Some liquids

Heavy items

Items that look like weapons

For a full list of shipping restrictions at a specific DOS address, please contact the DOS facilities staff at that location or review the DOS restrictions beginning on page 26 here: http://www. state. gov/documents/organization/88704.pdf

U. S. Protectorates

Only the following items Can be shipped to U. S. Protectorates:

Amazon. com delivers to penitentiaries, but we strongly suggest you contact the prison first to confirm that they accept deliveries and to note any special regulations the prison might have. Some prisons don't allow delivery of hardcover books. Others place a limit on the number of items contained in a package.

We're unable to affix any special labels or instructions to the packages and on the outside will indicate only the destination address, our company name, and our return address. We also cannot allow gifts to be sent anonymously to inmates; the sender's billing address will appear on the order invoice.

Because inmates cannot sign for deliveries, packages must be sent via U. S. Mail. While Amazon. com often sends packages via U. S. Mail, we also use UPS and FedEx. There is no way for customers to request a specific shipper. To avoid delivery problems, you might consider having the items shipped to you and then shipping them to the penitentiary via U. S. Mail.

Overcoming Amazon Shipping Restrictions and shipping outside the US

Amazon. com accepts international debit and credit cards, so there are no problems paying for your items. But when ordering from Amazon. com you may get the following error message:

Important Message: Item cannot be shipped to the selected address

It is easy to overcome this limitation and ship to your country. Just get a virtual address in the USA using a company like Shipito. Shipito allows you to use virtual USA addresses. They have multiple locations in the USA. If you use their warehouse in Torrance, California, you will be able to consolidate your packages (if needed) and send them to your country by USPS Express Mail, USPS Priority Mail, Polonez Parcel, USPS Flat rate box and Flat rate envelope, FedEx, FedEx MPS, Fedex Freight, Shipito Air Mail, DHL.

Shipping Information

Do you ship to APO, FPO, or DPO military addresses?

We are honored to support members of our nation’s military, and ship to all APO, FPO, or DPO military addresses. When placing your order, select the Military shipping option to help ensure your package arrives safely.

Due to heightened security, unfortunately only limited tracking information is available on military orders and we are unable to track them after they leave the United States. Most military packages are delivered within 3-8 business days, however depending on location and other external factors, including military inspection, some orders may experience additional delays.

When shipping to an APO, FPO, or DPO address, please use the following format when completing your shipping address:

Example:

John Smith

Address Line 1

Address Line 2 (if needed)

APO, AP 91645-0000 (ZIP code for your location)

USA

Note: The 4-digit ZIP code extension is required for all military addresses. Please make sure to enter this extension when placing your order to help ensure your package arrives as quickly as possible.

There is no need to enter the actual city, state, or country where you are located. Enter APO, DPO, or FPO for the city and AA, AP, or AE for the state.

For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our award winning Customer Service department. We'd love to help you anytime; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Unable to ship to FPO/APO?

Way to support servicemembers :P

Amazon I'd telling me that I can't choose theUSNS Kanawha as a shipping address?

Henry Scharf USNS KANAWA FPO, AE 09576-4075 United States

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As I recall Amazon never gave me any issues while I was overseas, but we were APO AE, not FPO.

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Did you email them and ask why? I don't know why thay wouldn't.

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I thought they were all APOs now, but then I've retired since '93, so what do I know?

Edit: Well, a little googling shows that doesn't appear to be the case.

Last edited by DoubleDAZ; 03-22-2012 at 01:16 PM.

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I've ordered stuff from Amazon and had it delivered to the ship, so the issue isn't Amazon. that's why I'm here to find out (since at least the bobjgear vendor is here.

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I've ordered stuff from Amazon and had it delivered to the ship, so the issue isn't Amazon. that's why I'm here to find out (since at least the bobjgear vendor is here.

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Maybe add in the T-AO 196?

USNS KANAWHA T-AO 196

FPO AE 09576-4075

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Every single thing on my list Amazon said I couldn't pick an FPO to mail to.

Its an Amazon policy thing and I really want to smack them!

APO, FPO, and DPO Addresses

Most items can be shipped to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses, Except:

cell phones and service computers furniture outdoor living items Target@Amazon. com items

Additionally, some apparel, baby, camera and photo, electronics, health and personal care, housewares, jewelry, software, sports, and tools and hardware items cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. An error message will appear at checkout if you enter an APO, FPO, or DPO address and the item isn't eligible to be shipped to that address. Check the item's product detail page for eligibility.

Learn more about shipping to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses.

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Think that is a security issue right now?? MM Not a good think to put our service folks in waiting. I hope you left some type message to point that out to Amazon

Could this help, http://www. amazon. com/gp/help/custom. >

Nah, its an Amazon policy thing. Every single thing in my cart, all for the Thrive

2 BobJgear cases, silver

1 NEW Toshiba Tablet Multi-Dock HDMI (Tablets)

1 Laptopmate Original IPazzPort Mini (Black) KP-810-10-BTT Wireless Bluetooth Handheld Keyboard and Multi-Touchpad w/ Laser Pointer

1 Replacement 6-cell Battery for Toshiba Thrive ($22.01. )

Every single thing on my list Amazon said I couldn't pick an FPO to mail to.

Its an Amazon policy thing and I really want to smack them!

Last edited by DoubleDAZWIFE; 03-22-2012 at 02:36 PM.

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Cheers, Jeanette,

"I am strong. I am invincible. I am redhead

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Hey Bilge, have you tried a forwarding service like APO Box Shipping - Get a US address to ship to your military APO FPO? There are other sites you can check out if this one doesn't work.

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I've ordered stuff from Amazon and had it delivered to the ship, so the issue isn't Amazon. that's why I'm here to find out (since at least the bobjgear vendor is here.

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My cases are eligible for shipping to APO/FPO's. Amazon has sent quite a few of my cases to APO/FPOs, no problem.

Here are two links FYI:

APO, FPO, and DPO Addresses

Most items can be shipped to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses, Except:

Cell phones and service Computers Furniture Outdoor living items Target@Amazon. com items

Additionally, some apparel, baby, camera and photo, electronics, health and personal care, housewares, jewelry, software, sports, and tools and hardware items cannot be shipped to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. An error message will appear at checkout if you enter an APO, FPO, or DPO address and the item isn't eligible to be shipped to that address. Check the item's product detail page for eligibility.

Learn more about shipping to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses.

Maybe the other items in your cart are holding up my cases shipping? You WILL get my cases, if I have to paddle out to the USNS Kanawha myself!

Last edited by BobjGear; 03-22-2012 at 05:06 PM.

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Shipping to APO/FPO/DPO Addresses

The USPS is the only method that can be used to send to a military APO & FPO address. We always opt for Priority Mail send packages to an APO/FPO address instead of regular mail. The Three Day, Two Day and Next Day shipping option is not offered to US APO/FPO/DPO boxes. You may wish to review our B2G, Military and Law Enforcement page or Contact Us for more details. While MegaDepot. com can provide proof of shipment, we will not be responsible for APO/FPO packages once they leave our facility. All orders shipping to U. S. Military addresses must comply with U. S. Export Control Laws and Regulations. Under these laws, all shipments to an APO/FPO/DPO are considered international; therefore, export restrictions are applicable. Please note orders that include products on the United States Munitions List (USML), in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations Part 120–130, can never ship and are cancelled.

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