Hi everyone,

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. For the USPS employees out there (thank you for your service!), I have a few questions regarding Global Express Guaranteed (GXG):

1. I know it is a partnership between USPS and Fed-Ex and the package's origination is with USPS - I went into a post-office to complete the transaction. At what point does Fed-Ex get involved? Does USPS tender the item to Fed-Ex immediately (e.g., after reaching a USPS distribution center), does the item fly on a USPS plane overseas and then gets tendered to the overseas Fed-Ex branch, or somewhere else along the process?

2. Is there a Fed-Ex tracking number for GXG parcels? I only have a USPS tracking number.

3. I mailed some legal documents to my attorney in Taiwan. I filled out a Commercial Invoice even though I didn't have to (per Publication 141 because I was only sending documents) but I didn't really complete all the required sections in the CI - I only filled in my and the recipient's contact information on the F6182. Wondering if anyone knows whether that will come back to bite me in the butt?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Dear US Postal Workers,

First, before delving into concerns of self, I want to say thank you for your service. Too many, take for granted your individual and collective efforts. Much appreciated.

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, I mailed out legal documents to my attorney in Taipei, Taiwan via Global Express Guaranteed (GXG). The estimated delivery date is Friday, November 19.

Here are the (limited) scans so far:

November 17, 2021In Transit, Arriving On TimeYour package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to be delivered by the expected delivery date. It is currently in transit to the next facility.

November 16, 2021, 3:25 pmArrived at USPS Regional FacilityOAKLAND CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

November 16, 2021, 12:54 pmArrived at USPS FacilityOAKLAND, CA 94611 

November 16, 2021, 12:51 pmUSPS in possession of itemOAKLAND, CA 94611 

As you can see, not a lot has happened. I'm wondering if people have used GXG in the past and have had a similar situation? I know that packages can go without scans and get delivered. But is this normal for a GXG package?

I ask because these originals of legal documents were difficult to obtain and I would hate to have to redo the process if the package is lost.

Thanks in advance.

UPDATE: Package was delivered to my attorney in Taiwan on Monday - one business day later than promised by GXG. No additional tracking scans appear on the package. Weird.