You are entitled to ship your POV if you are on PCS orders to, from or between places overseas or upon official change of home port of the vessel to which you are assigned. If you wish to ship your POV overseas it must be authorized on your orders. Alternate ports may be used if approved by MTMC. Request to use an alternate port should be address to the PPSO.
Restrictions
Only one POV owned or leased by you or your dependent and for your personal use may be shipped to your new duty station at government expense. If you want to make your own arrangements to ship your own POV, consult your sponsor and Transportation Office for any restrictions. You may have to pay an import duty on a second POV. Your local Transportation Office has information on the host country's restrictions.
Size Limitations
The government will pay for shipment of POV that does not exceed 20 measurement tons. A compact car averages 9 measurement tons; a full size car, about 15. Measurement tons can be determined by multiplying the length (in feet) by the height by the width, and then dividing by 40. (L in feet x H in feet x W in feet =Total Cubic Feet divided by 40).Type of POV's You May Ship
Only self -propelled, wheeled motor vehicles can be shipped. This includes automobiles, motorcycles , motor scooters, vans, and pickups. Other Passenger-carrying, multipurpose motor vehicles may qualify, however, they may require a written certification stating the vehicle if for personal use.Leased POV
To ship a long term (12 months or longer ) leased POV, you must provide written authority from the leasing company. All requirements stated in the lease remain your responsibility.When to Ship Your POV
Time limitations on when you are entitled to ship your POV vary among the different services. For Army and Air Force personnel POVs will be accepted for shipment if delivered to the port within 90 days after the member or dependent has departed for an overseas tour of more than 1 years or within 30 days after the departure of the member on an tour of duty 1 year or less. For Navy and Marine Corps, personnel POVs will be accepted when at least 12 months remain to be served at their current overseas duty station at the time vehicle is delivered to the loading port.What You May Leave in Your POV
Only authorized personal articles may remain in your POV when it is turned in for processing. All household items and camping equipment must be removed. You may ship the following:- Tools - not to exceed $200 value
- Jacks, tires irons, tire chains, fire extinguisher, tire inflator, first aid kits, jumper cables, warning triangles, trouble lights
- One spare tire and two snow tires with wheels (mounted and unmounted)
- Portable cribs and children's car seats
- Luggage racks
- Small items such as thermos bottles, bottle warmers and car cushions if they can be packed entirely within a carton provided by the port.
- Catalytic converters, catalyst components (pallets), oxygen sensors and pipe segments used to replace converters in overseas areas.
What You May Not Ship in Your POV
The following items may not be left in a POV during shipping:- Televisions and VCRs
- Accessories not permanently installed
- Flammable or hazardous substances such as waxes, oil, paints, solvents and polishes
- Citizen Band (CB) radios, Importation and operations of CB radios are prohibited in most overseas areas.
