UNFI code library
UNFI deduction code library
Every UNFI deduction code you'll see on a remittance — what it means, whether it's disputable, and where its dispute path leads. Unlike a bare code list, each category tells you what evidence wins and how to file.
OverDeduct Deduction Recovery Team · Deduction recovery specialists working with emerging & mid-market CPG brands
Last reviewed: August 4, 2026
Educational content — not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Verify deadlines and fee details against your current distributor agreement before disputing.
17 of 17 codes
| Code | What it is | Category | Customer |
|---|---|---|---|
| (invoice#)29CM | Manufacturer chargeback (MCB) pass-through tied to an invoice — a promotion or program billed back to you. | MCB & free-fill deductions | — |
| MCB Free Fill | Free-goods (free-fill) requirement billed back as a manufacturer chargeback, commonly at item launch. | MCB & free-fill deductions | — |
| ACPTO | Accepted-promotion chargeback — a promotional deduction passed through on the remittance. | MCB & free-fill deductions | — |
| (invoice#)SCAN | Scan-based promotional deduction billed back against the referenced invoice. | MCB & free-fill deductions | — |
| (invoice#)AHOLD | Ahold-originated charge passed through on your UNFI remittance; authorization lives in Ahold's program. | 3rd-party billing (pass-through) deductions | Ahold |
| (invoice#)FOODLION | Food Lion-originated charge passed through by UNFI; reconcile against Food Lion's deal. | 3rd-party billing (pass-through) deductions | Food Lion |
| (invoice#)BIGY | Big Y-originated charge passed through by UNFI; verify against Big Y's program. | 3rd-party billing (pass-through) deductions | Big Y |
| (invoice#)DEMOULAS | Demoulas (Market Basket)-originated charge passed through by UNFI. | 3rd-party billing (pass-through) deductions | Demoulas |
| (invoice#)HAGGEN | Haggen-originated charge passed through by UNFI. | 3rd-party billing (pass-through) deductions | Haggen |
| RECALL | Recall cost charged back for pulling affected product from UNFI's network, plus handling. | Recall & withdrawal deductions | — |
| WITHDRAWAL | Market-withdrawal charge for removing product from distribution outside a formal recall. | Recall & withdrawal deductions | — |
| W&M FINE | Weights-and-measures fine for a shipment failing a measurable conformance check. | Compliance & Weights-and-Measures fines | — |
| ASN COMPLIANCE | ASN/EDI accuracy fine for a missing or inaccurate advance ship notice. | Compliance & Weights-and-Measures fines | — |
| ROUTING FINE | Routing-compliance fine for shipping outside UNFI's routing requirements. | Compliance & Weights-and-Measures fines | — |
| LABEL FINE | Labeling-compliance fine for pallet or case labeling that fails requirements. | Compliance & Weights-and-Measures fines | — |
| AAA DUES | Annual Advertising Agreement (AAA) dues billed periodically to enrolled suppliers. | Advertising & ad-billing deductions | — |
| AD BILLING | Feature or ad-program charge for promotional placement. | Advertising & ad-billing deductions | — |
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3rd-party billing (pass-through) deductions
A 3rd-party billing deduction is a charge that originates with an end retailer — not UNFI — and is passed through to you on your UNFI remittance, usually coded with the invoice number plus a customer marker. You typically verify and dispute it against the originating retailer's program, not UNFI.
MCB & free-fill deductions
MCB (manufacturer chargeback) and free-fill codes bill back promotions, scans and free-goods requirements you agreed to fund. Valid, authorized programs are legitimate; duplicates, off-window claims and unauthorized deductions are recoverable when each MCB is matched to an approved deal.
Recall & withdrawal deductions
Recall and withdrawal codes charge back the cost of pulling affected product from UNFI's network, plus handling. When the recall is genuinely yours the core cost is usually valid; the disputable part is scope — quantities, SKUs, dates and handling rates beyond what the recall actually covered.
Compliance & Weights-and-Measures fines
Compliance codes fine suppliers for shipping, labeling, pallet, ASN/EDI, or weights-and-measures violations against UNFI's routing and vendor requirements. Fines for genuine violations are usually valid; those applied in error, duplicated, or for requirements you demonstrably met are recoverable.
Advertising & ad-billing deductions
Advertising codes bill back ad, feature and program fees — including dues tied to UNFI's Annual Advertising Agreement (AAA). Fees for programs you enrolled in are contractual; charges outside the agreement, duplicated, or at the wrong rate are recoverable when reconciled to your AAA terms.
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