UNFI deduction type
Pricing & cost discrepancies
Short-pays where UNFI paid a different cost than you invoiced, or applied a deal you didn't agree to — among the most recoverable UNFI deduction types.
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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 pricing & cost discrepancies?
Pricing deductions happen when UNFI pays a different unit cost than you invoiced, or applies a promotional deal that doesn't match your records.
Because they turn on a documented number — your agreed cost — pricing deductions are among the most recoverable UNFI deductions. If your PO or cost sheet disagrees with what UNFI paid, the difference is owed back to you.
Why does it happen?
- A cost change wasn't synced on both sides, so UNFI paid an old or new price.
- A deal was applied to the wrong SKUs, dates, or rate.
- A deal claimed with nothing on file — an unauthorized deduction.
Is it disputable?
Yes — highly disputable. If your PO, cost sheet, or signed deal disagrees with what UNFI paid, the difference is recoverable. It's a documentary dispute, not a negotiation: attach the PO showing agreed cost and file in the Dispute Center.
Backup you'll need to win it
- The PO showing agreed cost
- Your current cost / price list
- The signed deal sheet, if a promotion is involved
You dispute UNFI deductions in the UNFI Dispute Center, inside the UNFI supplier portal. See the step-by-step dispute guide and check the UNFI dispute window before you file — miss it and even a valid claim is lost.
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Analyze my deductions — freeFrequently asked questions
Why are UNFI pricing deductions highly recoverable?
They hinge on a documented number — your agreed cost. If your PO, cost sheet, or signed deal disagrees with what UNFI paid, the difference is provable and owed back to you.
What causes UNFI pricing deduction errors?
Most trace to a cost change that wasn't synced on both sides, a deal applied to the wrong SKUs or dates, or a deal claimed with no authorization on file.
Related UNFI deductions
- UNFI mcb deductionsPromotional discounts and trade programs UNFI funds and bills back to you — MCBs and off-invoice deals, verified against MCB backup you can request by email.
- UNFI shortage deductionsUNFI deducts for units it says it never received, or received against the wrong PO — a factual dispute that makes shortages the most recoverable UNFI deduction type.
- UNFI freight deductionsDeductions to cover freight when UNFI moves your product — a percentage or per-pallet allowance that must match your agreement's rate.