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I’ve had several readers email asking about APO, FPO, and DPO shipping in their Silhouette or Cricut business. Great news: While it may be unfamiliar to you, it’s really simple.
FAQ About APO/FPO/DPO Shipping
Q: What is APO/FPO/DPO shipping?
A: This is the process for shipping to military members that are stationed overseas.
Q: What does APO/FPO/DPO stand for?
A: APO stands for Army/Air Post Office, FPO stands for Fleet Post Office, and DPO stands for Diplomatic Post Office.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Shipping to an APO/FPO/DPO address costs the same amount as shipping within the US.
Q: How do I address the package?
A: You’ll use the address provided by your buyer, but it will generally look like this:
BUYER NAME
PSC 1 BOX 1111
APO AE 09021
Do not add any other information to the address.
Q: Do I have to fill out a customs form?
A: Yes, but it is short and easy to complete – taking a maximum of 30 seconds.
Q: Can I ship to an APO/FPO/DPO address from Etsy or Paypal?
A: Yes!
Q: Anything else to know?
A: Yes, when shipping to APO/FPO/DPO addresses through USPS, consider shipping Priority Mail over First Class Mail. Generally, First Class Mail will be sent by boat or ground and takes a really long time. However, Priority Mail is usually taken via plane and will arrive much faster. Additionally, there are special flat rate Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes you can pick up free from the USPS at this link.
That’s it – it’s just that simple to ship to a military member stationed outside of the US.
Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn’t work in the craft business world. She also enjoys teaching other crafters how to create digital SVG designs, available at through the Design with Me series.