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Amazon: Carton content accuracy chargeback

Extracted from source, pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-09

What this deduction means

Amazon's Carton Content Accuracy chargeback compares the carton-content record in the ASN against what is physically in each carton at the fulfillment center. It is issued for missing or inaccurate carton labels, or contents that do not match the ASN.

Typical penalty: A per-carton or per-unit fee for non-compliant cartons

Common causes

  • Carton contents differ from the ASN record
  • Cartons missing labels, or with inaccurate/unscannable labels
  • Mixed-item cartons not declared correctly

How to prevent Amazon's Carton content accuracy chargeback

  • Ensure each carton's contents match the ASN carton detail
  • Apply accurate, scannable carton labels per Amazon's spec
  • Verify carton-level data before transmitting the ASN

Related EDI transactions

EDI 856

Source

SPS Commerce SupplierWiki: Amazon Compliance Chargebacks (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-09; pending official Vendor Central verification)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amazon's Carton content accuracy chargeback?

Amazon's Carton Content Accuracy chargeback compares the carton-content record in the ASN against what is physically in each carton at the fulfillment center. It is issued for missing or inaccurate carton labels, or contents that do not match the ASN.

How much does Amazon's Carton content accuracy chargeback cost?

Typical penalty: A per-carton or per-unit fee for non-compliant cartons

How do I prevent Amazon's Carton content accuracy chargeback?

Ensure each carton's contents match the ASN carton detail Apply accurate, scannable carton labels per Amazon's spec Verify carton-level data before transmitting the ASN

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Related chargeback codes

Vendor Central / ASNCode ASN-ACCURACY: ASN accuracy chargebackVendor Central / PrepCode PREP: Prep requirement chargebackVendor Central / POCode PO-ON-TIME: PO on-time accuracy chargebackVendor Central / POCode PO-UNCONFIRMED: Unconfirmed PO units chargeback