Why is my package eligible for intercept?

For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept.

Is Media Mail eligible for package intercept?

USPS Package Intercept service is available for all domestic mail services, except USPS Marketing Mail™ and Periodicals. Only items with a USPS Tracking® barcode or extra services barcode can be intercepted.

When can you intercept a USPS package?

Time Limits once a request is made: USPS Package Intercept® request are active for 7 business days from the date of the request. The Post Office™ will make every attempt to locate the item.

What packages can USPS open?

Domestic

• Priority Mail Express® retail.
• Priority Mail Express commercial.
• Priority Mail® commercial.
• First-Class Mail® commercial.
• First-Class Mail retail and First-Class Package Service-Retail®

Why does my USPS package says intercepted?

What is USPS Package Intercept®? USPS Package Intercept service allows customers to request to have a mailpiece that they have sent through the Postal Service intercepted prior to delivery. Customers place their request, and the information is sent to the destination delivery unit for the address on the mailpiece.

What happens when USPS intercept a package?

With USPS Package Intercept, you can request a mailpiece be returned or redirected before final delivery is made to the original address. Available for letters, flats and packages with a tracking barcode. Options include return to mailer or redirect to a new address or to a Post Office as Hold For Pickup service.

Does USPS mail forwarding include packages?

What Mail Is Forwarded. First-Class™ mail and periodicals (newsletters and magazines) are forwarded for free. Premium shipping services (Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, First-Class Package®) are forwarded for free. USPS Marketing Mail® is not forwarded.

Why is my package not eligible for intercept?

The total package length and girth cannot be longer than 108 inches. Your package is not eligible if it was addressed to a Commercial Mailing Receiving Agency, if it has surface-only transportation markings, or if it has hazardous materials markings.

Why would USPS forward a package?

Why Was Your USPS Item Forwarded To A Different Address? If the USPS sent mail to the wrong address, usually this is either due to a wrong postal code, or a recent change of address with the USPS. You put the wrong address on your USPS package. This will help you avoid having the package delivered to the wrong address.