What Does “In Transit From Origin Processing” Mean?

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As you eagerly await your latest online order, various tracking updates can raise eyebrows. If you’ve noticed a “In transit from origin processing” tracking update, don’t worry – this is a good sign. It signals that your package is starting its journey and it is only a matter of days before your goods arrive. In this guide, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about this status and what to do if your package gets stuck in transit.

A tracking update of “In transit from origin processing” means your package has left the sender’s local post office and is traveling through the USPS, UPS, or FedEx network. In general, you can expect a package to move from “In Transit” to “Delivered” within 1 to 5 business days.

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   Check the carrier or merchant tracking tools regularly. More often than not, your package will be equipped with a unique tracking code. This allows you to receive regular updates on your package’s location and estimated delivery time. Access the tracking code with a digital or physical receipt.

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   Contact your local post office after 5 to 14 days from the date of mailing. If your package is stuck “In transit from origin processing” or “In transit” after 5 to 14 business days (depending on the type of mail), please contact your local post office for assistance. Give them a tracking number. If you do not have a tracking number, please contact the sender first.[8]

   • For USPS, contact customer service after 5 days for Priority, First-Class or USPS Ground Advantage packages. For USPS package selection, package services, periodicals and marketing mail, please contact USPS Customer Service after 14 days.[9]
   • If there is no update on your UPS or FedEx package after 3 to 5 days, please contact their customer service team.[10]

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   Submit a claim through the carrier. If your package has not received tracking updates, please submit a request through the carrier service. In general, you can submit a claim online via an online form, email or phone call. Have your tracking number ready and describe your problem in detail to simplify the process.

   • Submit a USPS claim no later than 60 days from the date of shipment via this link.[11]
   • Submit a UPS claim within 60 days of scheduled delivery for your missing package using this link.[12]
   • Submit a FedEx claim within 60 calendar days of the shipping date for US packages and 21 calendar days for international packages using this link.[13]

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