UPS

The clearing agency is experiencing technical difficulties and is temporarily unable to transmit package information

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

Your parcel is an international shipment going through import customs. The "clearing agency" is the customs authority or broker that processes imports. UPS is saying that the agency's system is down for now, so UPS cannot send it your parcel's details. Your parcel is most likely at a UPS facility in the destination country, waiting for that exchange to work again.

Is my package delayed?

This message is an exception, though usually a minor one. It points to a technical hold-up on the customs side, not a problem with your parcel or address. The wait may be longer than the previous steps. Nothing here says the parcel is lost or damaged.

What happens next

Once the systems work again, customs can review the shipment. The next updates vary. Your parcel may be released by a government agency, or leave the facility to continue its journey. Customs may also ask for more information, such as documents or an importer identification number. UPS will show that as a separate update.

What you can do

  • Wait and keep checking your tracking history for a new update.
  • If a later message asks for documents or an ID number, provide them promptly, since clearance cannot continue without them.
  • If the status stays the same for longer than usual, contact UPS and have your tracking number ready.
  • You can also ask the seller for the commercial invoice or order details.

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