UPS

UPS is awaiting authorization from the sender to return the shipment

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

UPS has the parcel in its network but cannot send it back to the sender yet. A return needs the sender's approval, and UPS is still waiting for it. The parcel is being held at a UPS facility until that approval arrives or another instruction is given.

Is my package delayed?

Yes, in practice. This message is an exception, not a routine scan. It usually appears after a delivery could not be completed, and the parcel will not move again until the sender answers. The longer the sender waits, the longer the parcel stays put.

What happens next

Once the sender authorizes the return, UPS sends the parcel back and the tracking history shows it moving again. If the sender chooses a different option, such as a new delivery attempt or a corrected address, the parcel may be redirected instead. If nobody responds, UPS decides how to handle the shipment under its own rules.

What you can do

  • Check the tracking page again for a new scan, but do not expect quick movement.
  • If you still want the parcel, contact the seller or sender and ask them to give UPS instructions, such as delivering it instead of returning it.
  • If the seller does not respond or you are unsure who the sender is, contact UPS with your tracking number.
  • Have your order details and delivery address ready, and confirm the address is correct.

Other UPS statuses associated with «misc»


Tracking package of UPS

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