KeHE deduction code

KeHE RECLAIM

Reclamation charge for damaged, expired or unsaleable product.

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Last reviewed: August 4, 2026

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Usually validOften legitimate, but worth checking for duplicates and policy breaches.

What is KeHE code RECLAIM?

Reclamation charge for damaged, expired or unsaleable product.

It belongs to the reclamation & unsaleables deductions category. That category is where its dispute path is defined.

Is RECLAIM disputable?

Reclamation and unsaleables codes charge for damaged, expired or unsaleable product, frequently under retailer-specific reclamation programs. Genuine unsaleables are typically valid; duplicates, quantities above what you shipped, and charges on product in valid condition are recoverable.

What evidence wins

Shipment records and quantities for the period
Code-date / shelf-life documentation on delivery
Prior remittances, to catch a duplicated reclamation charge

Filing window

180 days from the deduction date (documented in KeHE's vendor policies).

How to file

Match reclamation quantities to what you actually shipped.
Flag duplicates, over-quantities, or claims on product in valid condition.
File the exceptions in K-Solve within the KeHE CONNECT supplier portal.

See every code in this category on the Reclamation & unsaleables deductions page, or the full KeHE code library.

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