"Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
USPS received a container or pallet that your package was in, but your individual package has not been scanned as accepted yet.
Normally lasts: Usually resolves within 1-3 days when the next scan appears.
When to act: If nothing changes for about 5 business days.
Also shown as: Package Acceptance Pending
What to do
- Wait for the next scan. USPS says the package is on its way.
- Sign up for tracking updates.
- If it is stuck for a week from mailing, submit a Missing Mail search (USPS allows this starting 7 days from mailing).
USPS service alerts now
- USPS service alert Illinois: Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area
USPS · first seen Nov 14, 6:55 PM EST
Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area. The facility is expected to be closed most of today, November 14. As a result, no mail or parcels were dispatched to the 613, 614, 615 ZIP3s today, which …
Last checked: · USPS service alerts 13 min ago· Facility facts reviewed November 14, 2026. How we check
Which facility is it at?
The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest USPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERChicago IL International Distribution Center (ISC)CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERJersey City NJ Distribution Center (RPDC)JERSEY CITY NJ DISTRIBUTION CENTERWarrendale PA Distribution Center (NDC)WARRENDALE PA DISTRIBUTION CENTEROpa Locka FL Distribution CenterOPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSpringfield MA Distribution Center (NDC)SPRINGFIELD MA DISTRIBUTION CENTERUSPS Jacksonville NDC / RPDCJACKSONVILLE FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERNorth Houston TX Distribution CenterNORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTERMiami FL International Distribution Center (ISC)MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERLos Angeles CA Distribution CenterLOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTERAtlanta GA Distribution Center (RPDC)ATLANTA GA DISTRIBUTION CENTERQueens NY Distribution CenterQUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTERQuestions
What does "Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending" mean?
USPS received a container or pallet that your package was in, but your individual package has not been scanned as accepted yet.
How long does "Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending" usually last?
Usually resolves within 1-3 days when the next scan appears. If nothing changes for about 5 business days.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending"?
Wait for the next scan. USPS says the package is on its way. Sign up for tracking updates. If it is stuck for a week from mailing, submit a Missing Mail search (USPS allows this starting 7 days from mailing).
Related USPS messages
- USPS in possession of item
- Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
- Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
- Departed USPS Regional Facility
- Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility
- In Transit to Next Facility
- Moving Through Network
- Arrived at Post Office
Sources
- USPS FAQ: Where is my package? (Tracking status help) (accessed 2026-11-14)
- USPS: Find Missing Mail (accessed 2026-11-14)