The “FBA Inventory Reimbursement” is transaction type used for Lost or Damaged Inventory, or for Customer Returns for Orders Placed on Amazon.com. Merchants utilizing FBA may see this transaction type in their settlements. There are 2 interpretations for this transaction when processing settlements with Communique for Amazon.

We categorize this transaction type as an adjustment when it is due to a customer return for an order placed on Amazon. Amazon determined the returned item is unsellable and takes responsibility for the damaged item and reimburses you. This transaction type is determined to be an adjustment if the adjustment ID or order ID is present with the settlement.

The “FBA Inventory Reimbursement” is categorized as other transaction type when the transaction is missing both the adjustment ID and order ID in the settlement. This situation indicates the item was lost or damaged while in Amazon’s possession and reimburses you for the replacement value of the item.

It’s important to understand these distinctions since it can affect how your account for these transactions. Adjustments are related to customer returns and other transactions are for lost or damaged inventory.