KeHE deduction type
Spoils & warehouse damage
Charges for product deemed unsellable in KeHE's DC — plus a per-unit disposition processing fee documented at about $0.29 per unit.
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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.
What is a spoils & warehouse damage?
Spoils (or warehouse spoils) are deductions for product KeHE deems unsellable while in its distribution center — from handling damage, short shelf life on receipt, or environmental factors.
Underperforming, discontinued, or non-conforming items that must be dispositioned also carry a per-unit processing fee.
Why does it happen?
- Legitimate spoilage or damage of your product inside the DC.
- Product received with too little remaining shelf life against KeHE's requirements.
- Disposition of discontinued or slow-moving SKUs.
Is it disputable?
Often valid, so recovery rates are lower here — but not zero. Watch for spoils billed twice, quantities that exceed what you shipped, or disposition fees on product that was never authorized for disposition. Valid spoilage claims are a genuine cost of distribution, but the fee mechanics are worth auditing.
KeHE specifics: fees and timing
KeHE has applied a processing fee of about $0.29 per unit for underperforming, discontinued, or spoiled product going through its DCs (per SPS Commerce / SupplierWiki; corroborated by Confido). Confirm the current figure in your agreement.
Backup you'll need to win it
- Shipment records showing quantities and dates
- Shelf-life / code-date documentation on receipt
- Any disposition authorization or notice
You dispute KeHE deductions in K-Solve, inside the KeHE CONNECT supplier portal. See the step-by-step dispute guide and check the KeHE dispute window before you file — miss it and even a valid claim is lost.
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How much is KeHE's spoils disposition fee?
KeHE has applied a disposition processing fee of about $0.29 per unit for underperforming, discontinued, or spoiled items going through its distribution centers. Confirm the current figure in your agreement.
Can I dispute a KeHE spoils deduction?
Sometimes. Valid spoilage is a real cost, but you can recover spoils billed twice, quantities exceeding what you shipped, or disposition fees on product never authorized for disposition.
Related KeHE deductions
- KeHE shortage deductionsMoney KeHE withholds because its distribution center recorded receiving fewer cases or units than you invoiced — the most recoverable KeHE deduction type.
- KeHE fill rate deductionsA penalty when you ship less than KeHE ordered — 3% of the shorted product value when fill rate falls below KeHE's 98% threshold.
- KeHE mcb deductionsPromotional discounts KeHE extends to retailers and passes back to you — plus a processing fee that has been 8% of the MCB amount (minimum $65 per DC).