How to handle goods returned by JD.com
With the rapid development of e-commerce platforms, returns have become a common part of consumers’ shopping process. As the leading e-commerce platform in China, JD.com’s return process and follow-up handling methods have attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze in detail JD.com’s handling of goods after returns, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Overview of JD.com’s return process

JD.com’s return process usually includes the following steps:
1. The consumer submits a return application;
2. JD.com will review the return application;
3. Consumers send back the goods;
4. JD.com inspects the goods and processes refunds;
5. The returned goods enter the follow-up processing stage.
The following table shows the time points of JD.com’s return process:
| steps | time requirement |
|---|---|
| Submit a return request | Within 7 days after receiving the goods |
| Review return request | Usually 1-2 working days |
| Send back merchandise | Within 7 days after approval |
| Inspection and refund | 3-5 working days after receiving the goods |
2. Jingdong’s handling of goods after returns
According to hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days and official information from JD.com, the processing methods for returned goods are mainly divided into the following types:
1.Re-listed for sale: For unopened, unused and intact products, JD.com will put them back on the shelves for sale.
2.Sales after secondary quality inspection: Some products may be sold as "second-hand" or "refurbished" products after undergoing strict quality inspection.
3.Return to supplier: Some products will be returned to suppliers or brands for processing.
4.Destruction processing: JD.com will destroy products that cannot be sold again (such as food, personal care products, etc.).
The following table shows common treatments for different types of items:
| Product type | Common processing methods | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| electronic products | Sales after secondary quality inspection | Possibly available as an "Officially Refurbished" item |
| Clothing, shoes and hats | Relist or return to supplier | Make sure you are not wearing any clothes and the tags are intact |
| food | destroy | for security reasons |
| Daily necessities | Relist or destroy | Depends on item status |
3. Hot issues of consumer concern
According to recent online discussions, the issues consumers are most concerned about include:
1.Will returned items be resold?
JD.com said that only products that meet the new standards will be put back on the shelves, and other products will be strictly classified.
2.How to avoid receiving returned items?
Consumers can pay attention to whether the product packaging is intact and check the production date and seal status of the product. Some product pages will be marked with a "Seven-day no-questions-asked return" logo.
3.Is the handling of returned merchandise environmentally friendly?
JD.com has strengthened environmental protection measures in recent years and will classify and recycle unsaleable goods to reduce resource waste.
4. JD.com’s latest policy on return processing
According to the latest policy in 2023, JD.com has the following updates in return processing:
| Policy content | Implementation time | Scope of influence |
|---|---|---|
| Strengthen quality inspection of returned goods | January 2023 | All platform products |
| Extend the return period for some products | March 2023 | Big-ticket items such as major appliances |
| Optimize return logistics system | May 2023 | Nationwide |
5. Suggestions for consumers
1. Carefully check the status of the product before returning it to ensure that it meets the return conditions;
2. Keep the original packaging and accessories of the product to avoid affecting the return process;
3. Pay attention to JD.com’s official announcements to learn about the latest changes in return policies;
4. For high-value products, it is recommended to choose a "JD.com self-operated" store when purchasing to enjoy better after-sales service.
Through the above analysis, we can see that JD.com has strict processing procedures and diversified handling methods for returned goods. As consumers, understanding this information can help us deal with the issue of returns more rationally, while also promoting the healthy development of the e-commerce industry.
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