🇺🇸 USReturnsHigh ImpactFebruary 8, 2026
Prepaid Return Labels Now Mandatory for All US Sellers
All US marketplace sellers must now use Amazon's Prepaid Return Label (APRL) program. The previous exemption for high-value items has been eliminated. Refund cycle times shortened from 14 days to 7 days, and buyer-seller messaging during returns is removed.
Key Points
- All sellers must use Amazon's Prepaid Return Label (APRL) program
- Previous exemption for high-value items has been removed
- Refund cycle times shortened from 14 days to 7 days
- Buyer-seller messaging during returns is removed
- Sellers can file SAFE-T claims for reimbursement if refund was not their fault
Official Source
Amazon Seller Central →