"Pre-Shipment, USPS Awaiting Item" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
Electronic shipping info was sent to USPS, but USPS does not have the physical package yet.
Normally lasts: Usually 1-3 days before the first acceptance scan.
When to act: If there is still no acceptance scan 3-5 business days after the seller says it shipped.
Also shown as: Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS, USPS Awaiting Item, Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS
What to do
- Contact the shipper. USPS says to contact the shipper with questions at this stage.
- Sign up for tracking updates so you see the first real scan.
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 12 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 "Pre-Shipment, USPS Awaiting Item" mean?
Electronic shipping info was sent to USPS, but USPS does not have the physical package yet.
How long does "Pre-Shipment, USPS Awaiting Item" usually last?
Usually 1-3 days before the first acceptance scan. If there is still no acceptance scan 3-5 business days after the seller says it shipped.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Pre-Shipment, USPS Awaiting Item"?
Contact the shipper. USPS says to contact the shipper with questions at this stage. Sign up for tracking updates so you see the first real scan.
Related USPS messages
Sources
- USPS FAQ: Where is my package? (Tracking status help) (accessed 2026-11-14)