USPS: Processing Exception (Meaning, Timeline + What To Do)

Have you recently checked USPS tracking, and noticed a bright red message that says ‘Processing Exception’ at the top of it?

Sometimes the full message will also read ‘Processing Exception – Other Delay’, ‘Processing Exception – Weather Delay’, or in rare cases, ‘The postal service has identified a problem with the processing of this item.’

But what do these messages actually mean? What causes them, and how will it affect the delivery of your package?

These are all excellent questions. In this article, I’ll be covering this message in detail, along with what you can do to get your package as quickly as possible.

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How To Change Facebook Marketplace To Local Only (Step-By-Step Guide)

Are you sick of seeing Marketplace listings from sellers that are too far away from you?

This can be annoying, especially if you know there’s no way you’d ever be able to purchase those items.

Thankfully, Facebook allows you to restrict the listings to just your local area, and turning this setting on is actually quite simple!

So, in this article I’ll be showing you step-by-step how you can set Facebook Marketplace to local only, and even set it so you only see listings within a certain number of miles from your house.

Let’s get started!

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FedEx: International Shipment Release Import (Meaning, Timeline + Next Steps)

If you’ve ordered a package internationally and it’s being shipped via FedEx, at some point you’ll see a message saying ‘international shipment release import.’

But what does this message actually mean?

In this article, I’ll be answering that question. I’ll also cover what will happen next, when your package is likely to arrive, and what to do if FedEx tracking gets stuck on this message for several days or longer.

So, let’s get into it!

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FedEx: Clearance Instructions From The Importer Are Required (Meaning + Fix)

Are you receiving an international shipment from FedEx, but the tracking is currently telling you that clearance instructions are required from the importer?

This message, albeit rare, can be incredibly confusing – and leave you wondering what to do next.

So what does this message mean, how can you resolve the situation, and how long will this delay the delivery of your package?

In this article, I’ll be answering all of these questions and more!

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FedEx: Package Not Due For Delivery (Cause, Meaning, + Next Steps)

Are you expecting a package from FedEx, but FedEx tracking is stating that the package is not due for delivery?

This can be frustrating, especially if you can see that it is already at your local FedEx location!

So, what causes this message to appear, when will the package arrive, and can you just go and pick it up yourself?

In this article, I’ll be answering all of these questions and more!

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FedEx: Local Delivery Restriction, Delivery Not Attempted (Meaning + Next Steps)

Are you waiting for a package to arrive from FedEx, but their tracking says, “Local delivery restriction, delivery not attempted?”

This can be an incredibly frustrating message to see, especially since it says they didn’t even try to deliver it!

So, what causes this message to appear, and more importantly, what can you do about it?

In this article, I’ll be answering both of these questions and more!

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