Costco deduction codes.
Look up a Costco deduction code: what it means, why it happens, and how to dispute it.
PricingCOSTCOCode CST-ALW
Promotional or new depot opening allowance deduction
Usually disputable
BillingCOSTCOCode CST-AUD
Post-audit claim deduction (third-party audit)
Usually disputable
BillingCOSTCOCode CST-DD
Duplicate payment / billing deduction
Usually disputable
DamageCOSTCOCode CST-DMG
Depot damaged goods & spoilage deduction
Usually disputable
BillingCOSTCOCode CST-FREIGHT
Freight chargeback / routing compliance deduction
Usually disputable
BillingCOSTCOCode CST-MEMO
Unmatched credit memo adjustment
Usually disputable
PricingCOSTCOCode CST-MVM
Member Value Minder (MVM) / Instant Rebate Coupon (IRC) billback
Usually disputable
OtherCOSTCOCode CST-PALLET
Pallet specification & packaging compliance fine
Usually disputable
PricingCOSTCOCode CST-PRC
Pricing discrepancy / cost adjustment (PO vs. invoice unit cost)
Usually disputable
OtherCOSTCOCode CST-RECALL
Product recall & safety hold inventory chargeback
Usually disputable
OtherCOSTCOCode CST-RTV
Return to Vendor (RTV) / member return deduction
Usually disputable
ShortageCOSTCOCode CST-SHORT
Depot receiving quantity shortage (EDI 812 / Depot AP Shortage)
Usually disputable
PricingCOSTCOCode CST-SLOT
New item introduction / depot placement fee
Usually disputable
DamageCOSTCOCode CST-SPOIL
Spoilage & temperature control failure chargeback
Usually disputable
BillingCOSTCOCode CST-TAX
Tax discrepancy deduction (sales/excise tax adjustment)
Usually disputable
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