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Costco: Incorrect GS1-128 / SSCC label

Extracted from source, pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-10

What this deduction means

Carton or pallet GS1-128 labels carry invalid data: a bad SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), an unscannable barcode, or label data that does not match the 856 ASN hierarchy. Mislabeled freight slows Costco's cross-dock flow and can delay the whole shipment.

Typical penalty: Approximately $5 to $10 per mislabeled carton

Common causes

  • SSCC codes generated outside the supplier's GS1 Company Prefix
  • Label data not matching the ASN carton/pallet hierarchy
  • Unscannable barcodes from poor print quality or wrong placement

How to prevent Costco's Incorrect GS1-128 / SSCC label

  • Generate SSCCs from your registered GS1 Company Prefix and validate before printing
  • Drive label generation and the 856 ASN from the same shipment data
  • Scan-test labels before the truck is loaded

Related EDI transactions

EDI 856

Source

OrderEase: Guide to Costco EDI Compliance & Chargeback Prevention (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-10; pending official Costco Supplier Portal verification)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Costco's Incorrect GS1-128 / SSCC label?

Carton or pallet GS1-128 labels carry invalid data: a bad SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), an unscannable barcode, or label data that does not match the 856 ASN hierarchy. Mislabeled freight slows Costco's cross-dock flow and can delay the whole shipment.

How much does Costco's Incorrect GS1-128 / SSCC label cost?

Typical penalty: Approximately $5 to $10 per mislabeled carton

How do I prevent Costco's Incorrect GS1-128 / SSCC label?

Generate SSCCs from your registered GS1 Company Prefix and validate before printing Drive label generation and the 856 ASN from the same shipment data Scan-test labels before the truck is loaded

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Related chargeback codes

ASN / EDI 856Code ASN-LATE: Late or inaccurate ASNPackaging / PalletCode PALLET: Pallet configuration violationAccounts Payable / InvoicingCode INVOICE-MATCH: PO / invoice data mismatchOn-Time DeliveryCode LATE-DELIVERY: Late or refused deliveryAccounts Payable / ShortageCode QTY: Quantity discrepancy