Reimbursement
FBA Inventory Reimbursement
Money Amazon pays you back when they lose or damage your FBA inventory in their warehouses.
Also known as: Reimbursement, Lost/Damaged Inventory Reimbursement
What it is
When Amazon misplaces, damages, or destroys your inventory while it's in their care, they're required to reimburse you for the unit's value (typically your replacement cost or the average sale price, depending on the case type). These rows are positive — money flowing TO you, not from.
How it appears in your settlement file
| amount-type | amount-description |
|---|---|
| FBA Inventory Reimbursement | REVERSAL_REIMBURSEMENT |
| FBA Inventory Reimbursement | WAREHOUSE_LOST |
| FBA Inventory Reimbursement | WAREHOUSE_DAMAGED |
Quick facts
- Who pays
- Amazon (paid to seller)
- Typical sign
- positive
Example
+$24.99 reimbursement when Amazon loses a unit in their warehouse.
Tips
- Reimbursement amounts are sometimes lower than your actual replacement cost — file a case if so.
- Track these — they shouldn't be counted as 'sales' for product profitability analysis.
- Specialized reimbursement services (Refunds Manager, Getida, etc.) audit Amazon's reimbursement decisions and are often worth their fee for high-volume sellers.
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