UPS

Your package has been delayed due to an export gateway hold

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

UPS has paused your parcel at an export gateway, the facility where international shipments are processed before they leave the country of origin. The parcel is inside UPS's network, but it is waiting there instead of moving on. A hold usually means the shipment is waiting for an export check or for processing to finish.

Is my package delayed?

Yes. This is an exception, and UPS says so in the message itself. It is not a sign the parcel is lost. In the cases we see, the hold is often followed by further movement scans such as an import scan, a warehouse scan or "Your package is on the way". Sometimes the same message repeats first, and sometimes a note says the hold has been resolved. The delay may last longer than the previous steps did.

What happens next

  • Once the hold is cleared, UPS usually adds a note that it has been resolved.
  • The parcel then continues with an export scan, a facility scan or an "on the way" update.
  • After that it moves toward the destination country and import processing.

What you can do

  • Wait and keep checking the tracking history for a new scan.
  • If the hold stays unchanged for longer than you expected, contact the seller first. They may need to supply export paperwork or shipment details.
  • You can also contact UPS. Have your tracking number and order details ready.
  • Customs duties or fees may apply on arrival, so watch for messages about them.

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