What happens if USPS loses an international package?

What happens if USPS loses an international package?

If you receive an international package that is damaged or has missing contents, you may file a claim immediately, but no later than 60 days from the date of mailing, and you must present the article, container, or packaging and all contents to a local Post Office.

How long before a package is considered lost USPS International?

Learning about International Inquiries and Claims

MAIL TYPE OR SERVICE	WHEN TO FILE (FROM MAILING DATE)
No Sooner Than	No Later Than
Priority Mail Express International® (PMEI)	3 days	90 days
Priority Mail International® (PMI)	7 days	6 months
Registered Mail® Service International	7 days	6 months

How do I contact USPS about an international package?

With the new process, customers now simply call the International Inquiry Center at 800-222-1811 to initiate an inquiry regarding international registered, recorded delivery, insured, and ordinary parcels.

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.

Can USPS track international packages?

USPS® international mail services go to more than 180 countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Australia. Global Express Guaranteed®, Priority Mail Express International®, and Priority Mail International® services include international tracking and some insurance.

How do you know if USPS loses your package?

To request a search for your missing mailpiece, go to MissingMail.USPS.com and sign in or register. Complete your search request form by providing all the required information and select submit. You will receive confirmation that your search request has been submitted.

Why is my international package taking so long?

Shipping internationally can also take a long time not only because of the distance involved and the amount of times the packages changes hands, but because your package might get caught in the destination country’s customs, where it’s analyzed for whether the recipient owes taxes or duties for importing it.

How long should I wait for an international package?

Is FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS Faster?

Courier Service	Estimated Delivery Time
USPS Global Express Guaranteed	1-3 days
USPS Priority Mail Express International	3-5 days
USPS Priority Mail International	6-10 days
DHL Express Worldwide	4 days

Why is my package still in transit USPS?

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. This means it can be located easily enough once you call attention to its absence.