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Does Walmart Charge Back for Bad Pallets?

Yes, Walmart charges back vendors for non-compliant pallets at receiving, including damaged, undersized, broken, or specification-violating pallets. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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Quick Answer: Yes, Walmart charges back vendors for non-compliant pallets at receiving, including damaged, undersized, broken, or specification-violating pallets.

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Detailed Answer

Walmart's Vendor Compliance program applies chargebacks for non-compliant inbound pallets. Common reasons for pallet rejection or chargeback: broken or missing components; protruding nails/fasteners; non-GMA dimensions; load shifting in transit; non-kiln-dried in cold chain SKUs; missing RFID tags (in mandate categories); structurally unsound. Chargebacks vary by category and severity, ranging from per-pallet fees ($25-100+) to full load rejection. Vendors should specify GMA-compliant pallets in supplier contracts and inspect pallets before loading.

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