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Order Cancellation & Restocking Fees

This article explains how cancellations work, what fees apply, and what you’ll see financially if an order is cancelled.

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Written by Jonah Eagleson
Updated over 3 weeks ago

How Order Cancellations Work

If you need to cancel an order, the applicable restocking fee depends on whether the order has shipped.

Cancellation Timing & Fees

  • Within 4 hours of order placement - Orders may be cancelled without a restocking fee, provided the order has not entered fulfillment.

  • Order not shipped (after 4 hours) - 10% restocking fee applies.

  • Order already shipped - 50% restocking fee applies.

All restocking fees are taxable and follow the same tax rules as the original order.


What Happens When an Order Is Cancelled

When an order is cancelled, ICON does not modify the original invoice.

Instead, you will receive two new documents for full transparency.

1. Credit Memo (Refund Adjustment)

  • Reverses the original order

  • Cancels the inventory and sale

  • Used to calculate your refund

2. New Invoice (Restocking Fee)

  • Charges the applicable restocking fee (10% or 50%)

  • Includes applicable tax

  • Clearly shows the cancellation charge

This approach keeps refunds and fees clearly separated and easy to understand.


How Refunds Are Processed

If your original order was paid by credit card:

  • ICON processes a refund for the net amount

  • Refund amount = original payment – restocking fee (including tax)

You will see:

  • A Credit Memo for the cancelled order

  • A separate invoice for the restocking fee

  • A refund for the remaining balance


Warehouse Handling

Once a cancellation is submitted:

  • If not shipped:

    The warehouse cancels the shipment and returns inventory to stock.

  • If already shipped:

    The warehouse arranges the return, inspects the items, and restocks inventory.


Example (Order Not Shipped)

Original order: $5,000.00

  • Credit Memo: –$5,000.00

  • Restocking Fee (10%): $500.00

  • Tax (HST): $65.00

  • Refund issued: $4,435.00


Important Notes

  • Shipping status is determined by warehouse processing and carrier handoff

  • Restocking fees are applied per ICON’s cancellation policy

  • Delivery and refund timelines may vary based on logistics and payment processing


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