Why is my USPS international tracking not updating?

One of the most common reasons USPS tracking information hasn’t updated is because the harsh weather conditions have slowed down the delivery process, blocking your mail or package from moving farther along the infrastructure until it gets to its ultimate destination.

Why is my international package still in transit USPS?

For international shipments, it could be stuck with USPS or at customs. Your package could be stuck in transit for many reasons: loss, damage, or even a USPS tracking system failure. More likely, though, the short-staffed US Post Office has misplaced, mislabelled, or simply overlooked your package.

Does USPS update international tracking?

Some countries just don’t give updates on tracking data back to the US Postal Service. In certain participating countries, USPS uses a system known as the Electronic Delivery Confirmation Program (also called E-DELCON). Unfortunately, USPS doesn’t offer E-DELCON tracking in most countries throughout the world.

Does USPS Priority Mail International have tracking?

USPS provides reliable and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries through Priority Mail International. Most Priority Mail International shipments include tracking and insurance: up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents and up to $200 for merchandise.

How long can Priority mail stay in transit?

Priority Mail Express—1 to 2 calendar days. USPS Retail Ground—2 to 8 business days.

How do I know if my package is stuck in customs?

Check Your Mail for a Customs Detainment Letter Check your company mail for a letter from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department stating that your package has been detained. If the department is holding your item, officials will notify you usually within a few days but it can take as long as 30 to 45 days.

How long does Priority International take?

6–10 Business Days1 & Flat Rate Pricing Priority Mail International® service is a reliable and economical way to ship to more than 180 countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

How long does USPS International Priority Mail take?

6 to 10 days
Priority Mail International® service is a reliable, cost-effective way to send documents and merchandise to more than 190 countries. Priority Mail International offers outstanding value and is priced lower than our competition’s published rates for international shipping. Average business day delivery of 6 to 10 days.

Why is USPS so slow right now?

After Oct. 1, it will take between two and five days. That’s because the Postal Service is changing the way it transports your mail. The Postal Service used to put about 20 percent of your mail on airplanes to move it across the country.

What happens when USPS Tracking does not update?

Sometimes when the packages do not get scanned into the carrier’s system at one of the intermediary stops due to any unavoidable circumstance and USPS tracking has no update, the customer feels like nothing is happening and he has lost his package.

What happens if USPS loses a package in transit?

Most mail lost in the USPS system is found. Plus, most USPS packages are automatically insured for $50-$100. Here’s a few things to keep in mind as you try to figure out why your USPS shipment is stuck in transit: Tracking statuses may take 24-48 hours to update.

Does USPS Tracking expedite or guarantee delivery?

USPS Tracking does not expedite or guarantee delivery. There is no additional cost for the tracking mechanism on products that automatically include USPS Tracking. Basically, you pay for that product’s postage, and tracking is included, unless you are shipping USPS Marketing Mail® parcels.

Why is my package stuck with USPS or at customs?

For international shipments, it could be stuck with USPS or at customs. Your package could be stuck in transit for many reasons: loss, damage, or even a USPS tracking system failure. More likely, though, the short-staffed US Post Office has misplaced, mislabelled, or simply overlooked your package.