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Claim Support (UPS)

Claim Support (UPS)

1. UPS Official Claim Filing Deadlines

When shipping internationally via Fuuffy using UPS express services, all compensation claims regarding lost, damaged, or delayed shipments must be submitted within specific legal timeframes. UPS will void all financial liabilities if claims exceed the following deadlines:

  • Damage Claims (Including partial damage): Must be submitted in writing within 14 days from the physical delivery date.
  • Delay Claims: Must be filed within 21 days from the actual delivery date.
  • Legal Proceedings Notification Windows:
    • Successfully Delivered Shipments: Legal action must be initiated within 6 months from the delivery date.
    • Undelivered / Lost Shipments: Legal action must be initiated within 6 months from the originally scheduled delivery date.

2. UPS Standard Operating Procedure for Claims

To ensure a successful claim investigation, please act immediately according to the standard procedures below:

  • Report Damage on Delivery: If a package arrives with visible outside damage, the recipient must immediately notify the UPS courier driver and request a 'Damaged Shipment' annotation on the terminal. The receiver must retain all original packaging, cushions, and boxes, or UPS may deny the claim due to a lack of physical evidence.
  • Lost Shipment Notification: If a shipment has not arrived for over a month and tracking stays completely frozen, please notify Fuuffy online support to initiate an official tracer.
  • Provide Itemized Descriptions: Be prepared to provide precise product metrics including brand names, serial numbers, dimensions, colors, and specific quantities.
  • Upload Invoices & Photos: Shippers must upload proof of value (purchase receipts, standard commercial invoices, or purchase orders) along with a full set of verified damage verification photographs.

3. Photo Documentation Requirements for Damage Claims

The UPS claim investigation department utilizes specific photographic parameters to check if the transit packaging complies with international aviation shipping safety codes. Ensure all images are high-resolution and free from glares:

No.Required Photographic DocumentUPS Customs & Claim Audit Details
1Damaged Item Close-upClearly show the exact cracks, breakage, or leak deformation points on the physical merchandise.
2Inside Box Re-enactmentPlace the broken item back into the original box exactly how it arrived, showing internal cushioning placements.
3Internal Cushioning MaterialsCapture an isolated shot of protective fillers used (e.g., bubble wrap, foam inserts, or corrugated dividers).
4UPS Waybill Label Close-upLegibly capture the external barcode sticker, specifically showcasing the tracking number beginning with '1Z'.
5Box Maker’s Certificate (BMC)A close-up of the circular stamp on the bottom flaps indicating bursting test ratings or edge crush evaluation.
6Full 6-Sided Box Overview• Photo A: Top panel and two adjacent sides.
• Photo B: Bottom panel and the remaining two opposite sides.
7Physical Box Dimensions MeasureA picture of a tape measure held against the outer box showing its exact length, width, and height.
⚠️ Mandatory Preservation of Packaging

Until a claim case is formally resolved in writing, both the shipper and receiver have a strict obligation to preserve all damaged goods and transit boxes. UPS claims teams reserve the right to perform a physical box inspection at the sender's address, the receiver's location, or a local UPS hub. Failure to present the goods upon request will lead to an immediate claim denial.

4. Processing Schedulers and Carrier Rejection Criteria

Once a fully completed package file is uploaded into the billing system, the average processing turnaround time is approximately 10 working days. Providing highly detailed itemized product summaries and verified supplier invoices helps accelerate the audit speed.

Please note that UPS will explicitly issue a Denial of Claim if inspections determine that the shipment package fell short of courier safety criteria due to:

  • Insufficient seam sealing or standard packing tape peel-offs leading to box openings.
  • Inadequate inner bubble cushioning or leaving hollow air spaces that allow items to shift and collide.
  • Using structurally weak cardboard boxes that collapse under standard double-stacking compression.
  • Improper primary caps/seals on liquids or gel-based contents causing extensive cross-contamination.
  • Lack of essential protective outer corner caps or edge-bending reinforcing boards.

5. Final Discretion and Claim Valuations

UPS retains absolute and final discretion over claim approvals, liability ratios, and total payout allocations (including base transit fee refunds and fair-market merchandise deprecation assessments). Final payouts align with international aviation liability limits and verified invoices, meaning they may differ from your initial declared request. Full procedure clauses can be verified on the Official UPS Website.


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