UPS

Importer's consumer or business Identification number is required for clearance. Awaiting information from the customer

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

UPS cannot finish customs clearance for this parcel because the importer's identification number is missing. Depending on the destination country, this can be a personal tax or national ID number, or a business registration number. The parcel is being held in the UPS network, usually at a facility in or near the destination country, until UPS receives it from you.

Is my package delayed?

This is an exception, not a routine scan. The parcel will not clear customs until the number is supplied, so it will stall if nothing happens. The message can also repeat across several scans, which does not mean anything new has gone wrong. It is not a sign the parcel is lost.

What happens next

Once UPS has the number and customs accepts it, the parcel usually goes back to ordinary movement scans. The most common next messages are "Warehouse Scan" and "Your package is on the way", and some parcels show a note that a hold has been resolved. If the number is still missing, the same message may appear again.

What you can do

  • Check your email, texts and UPS account notifications for a request to enter your ID or tax number.
  • Have your tracking number, order details and the ID or business number ready.
  • If you have received no request, or the parcel stays on hold longer than the previous steps, contact UPS.
  • If you are unsure which number is needed, ask the seller, who can often confirm what the destination country requires.

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