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Delivery Exception / Exception

Also seen as: Exception

A temporary delay from unavoidable circumstances such as extreme weather, a natural disaster, customs delays, or other conditions. It does not necessarily mean the shipment will arrive late.

Act or wait
Wait
Who must act
Carrier
Official deadline or hold
no official deadline found
Last checked
(Asia/Shanghai)

Official wording

It means your package is temporarily delayed due to unavoidable circumstances. The reason could be extreme weather, a natural disaster, or other conditions. We work hard to deliver every package as soon as possible, so a delivery exception doesn’t necessarily mean your shipment will arrive late.

Source: FedEx FAQ — Delivery Exception

What to do

Check estimated delivery date/time window and map view on tracking. Read any reason text in the scan history. US FedEx glossary: Exception = delayed due to unavoidable circumstances such as extreme weather or customs delays. UK FAQ adds examples (customs, weather, strikes, recipient not home, security) and says there’s nothing you need to do at this point—unless another status asks for action.

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