Exception Type, Task, or Problem |
Definition/Explanation |
Pending Classification Info |
Additional information is required to properly classify your cargo. Please provide the 10 digit HTS code or the 6 digit HS code from your supplier. |
Missing Customs Documents | Your shipment is missing an important customs related document. Cargo movement will cease until the required document(s) is uploaded. |
Cargo Hold |
Upon further review, the U.S. CBP (Customs Border & Protection) has placed a hold on your shipment. CBP may decide to inspect the cargo or simply request submission of additional information (e.g. commercial invoices, packing lists, and/or various certificates). The hold is then either released or escalated to one or more types of exams. |
FDA Review |
An FDA hold is a type of customs hold and can be placed on a shipment after an initial review by the FDA leads to the need for a more in depth examination. Once an FDA hold is placed on a shipment the FDA may either proceed to review and release, request additional information, inspect the cargo, or detain the goods if they are found to not meet appropriate standards. |
Shipment Under Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Review - Hold Cargo Intact |
CPSC works to save lives and ensure safety by reducing the unreasonable risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. CPSC does this by:
Learn more here. |
Undergoing Customs X-Ray Exam |
If U.S. CBP selects your container for an X-ray exam, the container will be driven through an X-ray machine at the ocean terminal. A customs officer will review the X-ray images and either release the container, or escalate it to either a Tail Gate exam or an Intensive exam. |
Receiving | The fulfillment center has begun receiving your shipment. There may be some delay between when an item is Received to when it is Available for Sale. |
Cargo In Closed Area |
There are cases where containers are in a closed area and cannot be recovered for an unknown period of time. Your cargo cannot be picked up from its current location because it is in a closed area of the port/terminal. |
Commercial Invoice / Packing List |
A commercial invoice is a document used for customs declaration that identifies the value and quantity of the shipped products. A commercial invoice is required for for customs clearance. |
Missing Commercial Invoice / Packing List |
Your commercial invoice/packing list is missing. Please upload the commercial invoice and packing list at your earliest convenience or potentially face delays. |
Revision Required: Missing Consignee |
Your commercial invoice/packing list is missing the consignee/importer of record. Please upload a revised copy. |
Revision Required: Missing Shipper |
Your commercial invoice/packing list is missing the shipper. |
Revision Required: Unclear/Mismatched Shipper |
Your commercial invoice/packing list does not have a clearly defined shipper. |
Revision Required: Unclear Consignee |
Your commercial invoice/packing list does not have a clearly defined consignee. |
Pending Delivery |
When we have requested a delivery appointment from the warehouse but they haven't confirmed an appointment, affecting the final delivery date.
Please ensure the final delivery location point of contact is correct. |
Delivery Location Update/Change |
The delivery location of this shipment has been changed. Please ensure to confirm the new the final delivery location and point of contact. |
Delivery Appointment Update/Change |
The final delivery appointment has changed from its original time and/or date. The shipment status is now up to date. |
Trucking Delay |
There was a problem (e.g. traffic, mechanical, or weather related) with the trucking move that is preventing it from picking up or delivering as scheduled |
No Appointments Available |
When we have requested a delivery appointment from the warehouse but there are no upcoming appointments available. We will continue to monitor appointment availability. Please standby for an ETA update. |
Delivery Waiting Charges |
The carrier has notified us they are waiting at a destination warehouse to complete delivery and are over the procured loading/unloading free time. Waiting charges may be incurred but are likely not known yet. |
Warehouse Devan Delay |
Shipment delay caused by delays in unloading cargo at consolidation/deconsolidation warehouse. |
House Bill of Lading (HBL) Release Delay |
Please provide the Telex Release/HBL on behalf of you supplier. The Telex Release/HBL is typically given after payment to your supplier is complete. We are unable to proceed with your shipment until received. |
Vessel Delay |
There is congestion at the port preventing the vessel transporting your cargo from meeting the scheduled arrival date. |
Cargo Ready Date (CRD) Changed |
The cargo ready date for this shipment has been updated per your supplier. This change may impact the shipment schedule depending on the magnitude of the change. We'll update the schedule with the new plan once confirmed. |
Cargo Ready Date Unconfirmed |
The cargo ready date for this shipment has not been given to Flexport. We will continue to follow up with your supplier. Alternatively, please provide the cargo ready date on behalf of your supplier. |
Cargo Rolled From Booked Vessel |
Your cargo could not be loaded on the assigned vessel due to capacity constraints. We have adjusted the schedule with a new estimated time to departure. |
Delayed Payment Process |
Payment is not yet cleared for this shipment. Flexport requires payment before proceeding with delivery on any active shipment. Currently, there is an outstanding invoice for this shipment. Please process payment at your earliest convenience to avoid any delays and storage costs. Alternatively please provide proof of remittance. |
Empty Container Not Returned |
One or more empty containers on this shipment has not yet been returned. We will continue to push the trucking carrier for a return ETA update. |
Goods Damaged | Damage found (e.g. heavy crushed, hole, security seal tampered) upon cargo receiving / operations at warehouse. We will contact your team as soon as possible to discuss the details of this shipment. |
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