I had a serviceman make a purchase. I am happy to sell my wares to them. I understand that the US Militrary has certain requirements of us merchants shipping things into there territory. I printed my shipping labeled, but was puzzled to find the form I needed to attach to the package missing. I double checked with USPS to make sure I understood APO shipping. Here's what I found: Regardless of mail class, a customs declaration form is required for all items weighing 16 ounces or more, or any item (regardless of weight) containing potentially dutiable mail contents (e.g., merchandise) addressed to an APO, FPO, or DPO ZIP Code. PS Form 2976 is required for items weighing less than 16 ounces, and PS Form 2976-A is required for items weighing 16 ounces or more. No customs form is required for items weighing less than 16 ounces when the contents are not potentially dutiable (e.g., documents). Sounds to me like my merchandise would be considered merchandise and is potentially taxable, something the APO determines on its own. Am I wrong? I would rather not hand over my item to Uncle Sam and loss money nor do I want to disappoint my buyer.
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