UPS

The description of goods on the invoice is inadequate. Awaiting information from the sender or receiver. / We've contacted the receiver

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

UPS has stopped the parcel at customs clearance because the goods description on the commercial invoice is too vague for customs to process, for example "gifts" or "parts" instead of what the item actually is. The parcel is held at a UPS facility while UPS asks the sender or the receiver for a clearer description. "We've contacted the receiver" means UPS has already tried to reach you.

Is my package delayed?

This is an exception. The parcel cannot move on until the description is corrected, so it is usually held longer than the previous steps. It is not a sign the parcel is lost or returned, and it is often fixed once the missing details are supplied.

What happens next

  • Once the information is accepted, the parcel usually goes back to a normal warehouse scan and continues in transit.
  • For some goods, such as food or items regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, the parcel may go through an extra review before release.
  • Until UPS gets a reply, the parcel stays on hold.

What you can do

  • Check your email, phone and UPS notices for a request, and reply with a plain description of the item, including what it is and what it is made of or used for.
  • Contact the seller and ask them to send UPS a corrected invoice.
  • If nothing changes, contact UPS with your tracking number and order details.
  • Be ready to pay customs duties or taxes if they are requested after clearance.

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