Table of Contents
- 1 Why did USPS send my package farther away?
- 2 Why did my package go to the post office instead of my address?
- 3 How long does a USPS package take to the UK?
- 4 Why does USPS take so long to ship to UK?
- 5 Does USPS first class tracking update in the UK?
- 6 Why do I have to enter the correct amount of postage?
Why did USPS send my package farther away?
It’s because the package is being transferred to a USPS sorting center, where the courier will drop off the package, have it scanned, and if needed screened and opened, and then given to the courier assigned to servicing your area.
Why did my package go to the post office instead of my address?
This situation usually comes about if your package was originally shipped by a different delivery company the likes of UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc. Of course, this scenario can be very frustrating, but the “package transferred to post office” slip will usually state on it when your package is now likely to be delivered.
How long does a USPS package take to the UK?
Carriers who ship from the US to the UK
| Service | Delivery Time | |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | Priority Mail Express International | 3-5 business days |
| USPS | Priority Mail International | 6-10 business days |
| USPS | First-Class International Service | 11-20 business days |
| UPS | Worldwide Expedited | 2-5 business days |
What does arrived at international service center mean?
International Service Center. Basically it means the piece is being cleared through the customs office. Once it clears Customs it generally arrives at its destination within a week.
How long do packages stay in UK customs?
The UK Customs clearance process usually takes a matter of minutes or hours but it can take days or even weeks if there’s something wrong / missing, or your goods need to be inspected.
Why does USPS take so long to ship to UK?
As others have said, the USPS can be very slow at times. Your parcel not only has to work its way through the local postal area, it then has to move onto a State Postal System, and finally make its way to the International System, before being shipped/flown across the Atlantic, and ending up in the UK.
Does USPS first class tracking update in the UK?
Typically USPS tracking will only update in the UK for packages that are sent registered and my understanding is that First Class has no tracking. I have recieved packages send via priority from the USA and they were delivered in the UK by Parcel Force which is the courier branch of the Royal Mail/Post Office.
Why do I have to enter the correct amount of postage?
When purchasing postage, you are required to enter accurate packaging, dimensions, weight, and address data because it’s what the cost of shipping is based on. While your package is en route, USPS will verify that you’ve purchased the correct amount of postage for your package.
Is this the first time USPS has done this to someone’s package?
This isn’t the first time that USPS has done this to someone’s package, and probably won’t be the last, but it’s always an interesting story to tell. Basically, I sold a textbook online and the buyer was actually in the same city (Davis, California) as me.