What Does “Intl Shipment Release” Mean?

“International shipment release” is a FedEx tracking status that signifies customs officials in the recipient’s country have processed and released the package. This phrase pertains exclusively to FedEx international shipments.

The international shipping process begins in the country of the sender, where FedEx collects the box and clears it through customs before transporting it to the country of the recipient. Customs officers inspect the shipment at the recipient’s country’s point of entry and collect any applicable taxes and customs duties. The shipment is subsequently delivered to the recipient’s address via a FedEx facility.