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International Returns: Managing Cross-Border Returns
Handle international returns efficiently without losing money.
January 9, 20261 min read32 views
International Returns Management
Minimize losses from cross-border returns.
Return Rate by Region
| Region | Avg Return Rate |
|---|---|
| US Domestic | 20-30% |
| UK | 25-35% |
| Germany | 30-40% |
| Japan | 5-10% |
Return Strategies
| Strategy | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Return to US | High-value items | $20-50 |
| Local destruction | Low-value items | $5-15 |
| Local resale | Popular items | Variable |
| Store credit | All items | $0 |
Cost Analysis (UK Return)
| Method | Cost | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Customer ships back | $25-40 | Full |
| Local warehouse | $10-15 | Full |
| Destroy locally | $5 | None |
| Give to customer | $0 | None |
Reducing Returns
| Action | Impact |
|---|---|
| Better descriptions | -15% returns |
| Size guides | -20% apparel returns |
| Quality photos | -10% returns |
| Reviews visible | -8% returns |
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