skydiver30960 0 #1 September 3, 2010 I have a buddy over in Afghanistan, and I was going to send him a care package. A LOT of the things that are listed in an email from him about stuff the guys and gals over there with him are jonesing for are food products like peanut butter and jelly, crackers, dip, and whatnot. No problem, but... The customs form I need to fill out says I have to declare if the package contains food products, plants, etc. and that it would be subject to quarantine. Hell, the little box I have to check on the form SAYS "quarantine." What's the deal? Will that hold up the package for a long time? How do you all handle it? Lying seems like a bad idea. Elvisio "ex-renegade now a weenie sheep who doesn't often break the law" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 September 3, 2010 I mailed a box to Iraq today. No problems at all. There is food in it. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #3 September 3, 2010 Yes please do! The only thing that may not make it is candy since it may melt. But anything else they miss from home that comes in a jar or in a package you can send. Also magazines and DVD's are greatly appreciated.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 September 4, 2010 Quote I mailed a box to Iraq today. No problems at all. There is food in it. 09342 Having the right zip code sure does help! "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #5 September 4, 2010 http://www.bootsonground.com/soldier-restricted-items.htm But you should go to USPS.com and find the prohibitions/restrictions directly from them. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #6 September 4, 2010 I got it, I got it. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #7 September 4, 2010 Quote I have a buddy over in Afghanistan, and I was going to send him a care package. A LOT of the things that are listed in an email from him about stuff the guys and gals over there with him are jonesing for are food products like peanut butter and jelly, crackers, dip, and whatnot. No problem, but... The customs form I need to fill out says I have to declare if the package contains food products, plants, etc. and that it would be subject to quarantine. Hell, the little box I have to check on the form SAYS "quarantine." What's the deal? Will that hold up the package for a long time? How do you all handle it? Lying seems like a bad idea. Elvisio "ex-renegade now a weenie sheep who doesn't often break the law" Rodriguez Mmm peanut butter crackers.... Just put on there 'Snacks' or 'Crackers' or 'Chips' They're more worried about the things that aren't already packaged. They rarely ever even look in the box, I know there are plenty of things prohibited, but I've seen about half of them make it here without being checked. The big ones are no alcohol or porn mags... however, DVDs or Movies... well They're not too bad about it for the most part, they got alot of mail to process. Now, Qatar... those guys will straight up arrest you for porn when you go through customs... Not that I was witness "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #8 September 4, 2010 When a friend of mine was over in Afghanistan I took my care package over to the base here and they send it over for me. You might want to check into that. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #9 September 4, 2010 Quote Quote I have a buddy over in Afghanistan, and I was going to send him a care package. A LOT of the things that are listed in an email from him about stuff the guys and gals over there with him are jonesing for are food products like peanut butter and jelly, crackers, dip, and whatnot. No problem, but... The customs form I need to fill out says I have to declare if the package contains food products, plants, etc. and that it would be subject to quarantine. Hell, the little box I have to check on the form SAYS "quarantine." What's the deal? Will that hold up the package for a long time? How do you all handle it? Lying seems like a bad idea. Elvisio "ex-renegade now a weenie sheep who doesn't often break the law" Rodriguez Mmm peanut butter crackers.... Just put on there 'Snacks' or 'Crackers' or 'Chips' They're more worried about the things that aren't already packaged. They rarely ever even look in the box, I know there are plenty of things prohibited, but I've seen about half of them make it here without being checked. The big ones are no alcohol or porn mags... however, DVDs or Movies... well They're not too bad about it for the most part, they got alot of mail to process. Now, Qatar... those guys will straight up arrest you for porn when you go through customs... Not that I was witness They'll deport you and blacklist you if they "think you're having an attitude with them." It's happened twice since I've been here.The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #10 September 4, 2010 Theonlyski got it right with the just listing "Crackers, snacks, etc." For the most part, youll only be sending prepackaged, nonperishable foods which isnt a big deal. Also, the flat rate boxes (which are free at the post office) are the best way to send things over, unless youre sending big stuff. Youd be surprised how much stuff you can fit in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #11 September 5, 2010 Im in afghanistan right now and pretty well everything but chocolate, and similar items dont make it. Candy makes it and is nice and gooey when it gets here haha. Also, if you really like that friend, booze fits nicely inside a pringles can with a few chips left on top or in things like boxes of granola.....not that we got anything in the mail like that here The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
