Walmart Chargeback Code 53: Truckload allowance (TA)
Extracted from source — pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-09
What this deduction means
A Code 53 reflects a truckload allowance (TA) — a negotiated freight/volume allowance for shipping full truckloads. Walmart deducts the agreed allowance on qualifying shipments.
Typical penalty: The agreed truckload allowance amount
Common causes
- A truckload allowance negotiated in the vendor agreement
- The allowance not pre-deducted on the invoice
- TA terms triggered by the shipment but not billed
How to prevent Walmart code 53
- Apply the agreed truckload allowance on the invoice
- Align TA terms between the vendor agreement and billing
- Confirm which shipments qualify for the truckload allowance
Related EDI transactions
EDI 810
Source
iNymbus — Walmart Deduction Codes Explained (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-09; pending official Retail Link verification)
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