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critical 21916328

Invalid return policy

What this means

Error 21916328 means a return policy was supplied but isn't valid for the category, region, or seller account. The listing is blocked until the policy is corrected.

Why this happens

Common triggers: a 14-day return window in a category that requires 30+, a return policy from another marketplace site (eBay UK policy on a US listing), or a policy referencing a non-supported method (ship-to-store) for the targeted region.

How to fix it

  1. Confirm the policy length meets the category minimum (often 30 days).
  2. Use a policy from the same eBay site as the listing.
  3. Drop unsupported methods (ship-to-store) from the policy.
  4. If you sell across sites, maintain one return policy per site.
  5. Resubmit and confirm the listing publishes.

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