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- Window counts from delivery; some exceptions are listed on the policy page
- Third-party seller items may be returned to the seller rather than Amazon
- Final Sale items (e.g. trading card games, Haul items $3 and under) can't be returned
- Late fee of 20% of the item price if you don't drop off by the return-by date (100% after a further 30 days)
- Gifts bought from registries get longer windows (90/180/365 days)
Policy last checked Oct 8, 2026.
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Amazon's return policy, in plain English
- Most items: 30 days from delivery
- Apple & Boost Infinite products (new): 15 days from delivery
- Mattresses (not crib mattresses): 90 days from delivery
- Most nonperishable baby products: 90 days from delivery
- Amazon Renewed (Premium condition): 365 days from delivery
Holiday shopping? Here's the 2026 deal
Not yet confirmed — check store.
The fine print
- Window counts from delivery; some exceptions are listed on the policy page
- Third-party seller items may be returned to the seller rather than Amazon
- Final Sale items (e.g. trading card games, Haul items $3 and under) can't be returned
- Late fee of 20% of the item price if you don't drop off by the return-by date (100% after a further 30 days)
- Gifts bought from registries get longer windows (90/180/365 days)
Questions people ask about Amazon returns
How long do I have to return something to Amazon?
Most items: 30 days from delivery.
Does Amazon extend returns for the 2026 holidays?
Not yet confirmed — check store.
Do some Amazon items have a different return window?
Apple & Boost Infinite products (new): 15 days from delivery. Mattresses (not crib mattresses): 90 days from delivery. Most nonperishable baby products: 90 days from delivery. Amazon Renewed (Premium condition): 365 days from delivery.
What can't be returned to Amazon?
Final Sale items (e.g. trading card games, Haul items $3 and under) can't be returne.
Does Amazon charge a return or restocking fee?
Late fee of 20% of the item price if you don't drop off by the return-by date (100% after a further 30 days.
Does the Amazon return window start at purchase or delivery?
From delivery for: most items, apple & boost infinite products (new), mattresses (not crib mattresses), most nonperishable baby products, amazon renewed (premium condition).
Where is Amazon's official return policy?
On amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GKM69DUUYKQWKWX7