UPS

The package contains a restricted commodity. UPS is processing it according to standard protocol

UPS tracking parcel

What this status means

UPS has found that something in the parcel falls into a category that carriers handle under special rules. This can include items such as batteries, liquids, aerosols or goods that need extra paperwork. The parcel is in UPS's network, and it is being checked and handled under the extra procedures that apply to that kind of item. It is not a sign that the parcel is lost or damaged.

Is my package delayed?

This message is not a failure by itself, but it is an exception to the usual flow. Extra checks or paperwork can make this step take longer than the previous ones. Whether it ends up delayed depends on what the check finds. UPS can still deliver the parcel, but it may also hold it, return it or refuse it if the contents cannot be shipped to your address.

What happens next

Once the checks are complete, the parcel normally goes back into the regular route and the tracking shows ordinary movement again, such as departing a facility or going out for delivery. If something is missing or the item cannot be shipped, the tracking may show a hold, a return to sender or a request for more information instead.

What you can do

  • Wait and keep checking the tracking for a new update.
  • If nothing changes for longer than you would expect, contact the seller first. They know what is in the parcel and can tell you whether it has restrictions.
  • Then contact UPS with your tracking number and order details, such as the item description and the shipping address.
  • If the parcel crosses a border, be ready to provide documents or pay customs charges if they are requested.

Other UPS statuses associated with «misc»


Tracking package of UPS

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