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warning 18821

Error 18821 — Return policy attribute invalid

What this means

Your return policy fields (return_window, restocking_fee, etc.) don't match Amazon's accepted format or violate Amazon's marketplace return rules.

Why this happens

Amazon enforces marketplace-wide return rules — typically a minimum 30-day return window. Submitting shorter windows or unsupported fee structures triggers this.

How to fix it

  1. Set return_window to at least 30 days (Amazon's marketplace minimum).
  2. Restocking fees must comply with Amazon's policy — typically max 20%.
  3. Use Amazon's pre-populated return policies via Seller Central → Settings → Return Settings.

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