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title: Smart Shipper Claim Process
description: This applies only to orders shipped with Smart Shipper. Submit the details within 90 days for lost or damaged orders, and we’ll handle the carrier claim for you.
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# Smart Shipper Claim Process

## This applies only to orders shipped with Smart Shipper. Submit the claim within 90 days for lost or damaged orders, and we’ll handle the carrier claim for you.

#### [Types of Shipping Claims](https://support.cityhive.net/shipping-claim#types-of-shipping-claims)

1. **Lost Shipments -** This type of claim should be filed to recover the value of a package that was not delivered and cannot be located. Claims can be submitted when tracking shows the package as lost in transit, but only **21 days after** the shipping date.
2. **Undelivered or In-Transit Damage -** A shipment has not been delivered as expected or is damaged while in the carrier’s possession.We require confirmation from the carrier that the shipment was reported as damaged.
3. **Delivered and Damaged Shipments -**  Packages that have been marked as delivered by the carrier but arrive with visible damage to the products. We need confirmation of the damage in the tracking details. Please include **clear photos** showing the product damage.

#### [Submit a Shipping Claim](https://support.cityhive.net/shipping-claim#submit-shipping-claim)

1. Begin by opening the full order page for the order in question
2. Click Submit Claim at the top right ![Screenshot 2026-11-03 at 5.57.45 PM](https://support.cityhive.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%205.57.45%20PM.png?width=106&height=33&name=Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%205.57.45%20PM.png)
3. A pop-up will appear with the order information already filled in
4. Select the type of claim you’re submitting: **Loss** or **Damaged**
   
   Loss Claims -Please provide specific details explaining how or why the package was lost 
   
   ![Screenshot 2026-11-03 at 7.29.39 PM](https://support.cityhive.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%207.29.39%20PM.png?width=563&height=148&name=Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%207.29.39%20PM.png)

   Damaged Claims - Describe the damage and its likely cause, if known, and upload any photos or other evidence that can support the claim ![Screenshot 2026-11-03 at 6.02.39 PM](https://support.cityhive.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%206.02.39%20PM.png?width=571&height=298&name=Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%206.02.39%20PM.png)
5. Once everything is filled out, click **Submit** at the bottom of the pop-up ![Screenshot 2026-11-03 at 7.33.14 PM](https://support.cityhive.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%207.33.14%20PM.png?width=77&height=42&name=Screenshot%202026-11-03%20at%207.33.14%20PM.png)

**Important Merchant Responsibilities**

Please note the following responsibilities and limitations:

- **Packaging and handling:** Merchants are responsible for properly packaging and handling all orders.
- **Lost or stolen shipments:** Claims for Smart Shipper orders must be submitted through us. Please don’t file claims directly with UPS or FedEx**.**
- **Claim deadline:** Claims must be filed within 90 days of the shipment date. We’re unable to submit claims after this window.
- **Redirecting shipments:** Redirecting shipments is the merchant’s responsibility, but if you need help, just reach out and we’ll contact the carrier on your behalf.

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