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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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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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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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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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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Are you expecting a package from FedEx, and want to know if they’ll be able to deliver it to your apartment?

While we generally expect FedEx to be able to deliver to houses and businesses without any issues, apartments can be more complex – pun intended.

Therefore, in this article I’ll be answering everything you need to know about FedEx, and apartments.

I’ll also cover other important topics like what will happen if FedEx can’t reach your door (due to a gate, lack of doorman, or no access code), what to do if you forgot your apartment number on the address, and more!

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