Package Processing Time at Foreign Center Jersey City NJ 099

ISC New York (Jersey City, NJ 099) — the USPS International Service Center — processes inbound/outbound international mail. Typical dwell times:

What Happens at ISC

• Customs inspection (CBP) — X-ray, manifest review, targeted exams
• Sorting by destination country
• Dispatch to outbound flight / surface transport

Delays Caused By

• Customs hold (duties, prohibited items, documentation)
• Volume surges (holidays, pandemic, lunar new year)
• Weather (Nor'easters, snow)
• Security alerts
• Mis-sorted / damaged packages

Tracking

• USPS tracking number (starts with C, E, L, CP, etc.)
• Shows: "Processed through ISC NEW YORK NY (USPS)" → "Departed ISC"
• If stuck >5 business days: contact USPS International Inquiry (1-800-222-1811) or file missing mail search

Pro Tip

Shipper: Use electronic customs data (CN22/CP72), accurate HS codes, declared value. Recipient: Monitor tracking; have ID ready for customs fees.