Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO

You cannot mail US goods to military, government, or contractors who have an APO in which that mailed product will be delivered to a local national, a German in this instance. It is against the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) due to taxation and use of NATO mailing services to avoid paying import and duty of products received from the US. The person who owns the APO could face stiff fines, penalties, and loss of a security clearance and job if they are held culpable for such an action.

Ciao,

Jond - Elizabeth,

Exactly.

I lived in Europe off and on for around 30 years, mostly due to military obligations and private consulting working for Fortune 500 companies.

I am influenced by the European lifestyle and in part by my European heritage, Spanish and Italian, actually sicilian. I speak, read, and write German fluently, not a lick of Spanish or Italian.

Just settled back in the USA last year, after retiring from the military with 90% disability and getting used to the "American Way of Life".

That should be enough of an explanation as to why I use Ciao when signing off. I could also use Bis Spater, Tschüs, oder wiedersehen. I don't think many people speak German in this forum though.

Ciao,
Audioquest4life

Who is stalking who? I do not see any post in this thread that
remotely comes close to websters definition of "stalking". Surely you
have misconstrued the facts and dissulioned yourself
into thinking that someone is up to know good.

I used to be a postal inspector years ago. Perhaps
shoudl be banned for advocating someone
avoid paying taxes on imported goods, a felony
offense for an American citizen using services
under the Status of Forces Agreement with Germany.
Those who partake in such actions willfully are
also subject to the arm of the law. Believe me, big
brother is looking for exactly these type of transactions.

If you want to be part of this go ahead. I'm just
saying watch out and don't break the law, that is helpful
information. In terms of my relationship with
the US government customs office in Germany,
I could probably turn this into an investigative
mater right now and feel good doing as a red
blooded American.

Now it is chow time, as we say in the American
military.
Ciao
Audioquest4life

Hi Swampwalker,

Thanks. I am the most easy going guy you could ever meet, trust me, think California surfer dude type, Spigoli from Fast Times at Ridgmemont High. I was merely imparting wisdom to prevent someone from getting into trouble, that is all. My intentions were all good, despite someone who miscontrued my information. Listening to music is always a good way to chill out.