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Prep - Taping
Manual dispute
Product preparation · unit E2
North America
Europe

1 Definition

A taping chargeback means that your products weren't properly secured for shipment. [1]

Products must be taped to secure loose box lids or openings so that products do not come out and get trapped in conveyor belts. [1]

2 What triggers it & how to prevent it Final composition for this type

Taping — unsecured lids, flaps and seams let units escape on the conveyor, so the FC tapes them and bills youAmazon actionVendor action✓ Complianttaped openingstape seals every openingclear of tape✓ Lids and flaps taped down✓ Loose parts secured together✓ Box stays tight in transit✓ Barcode left uncoveredVendor action · tape every opening, keep the barcode clearWhat the policy requiresAll package openings secured with tapeBox packed tight so it cannot shiftLoose parts secured togetherBagged or wrapped units fully sealedItem barcode still scannable after tapingPublished for CA and UK · no US page✕ Defectloose lid✕ flap lifts openfalls out✕ tape covers the barcode✕ Openings not secured✕ Box not tight✕ Loose parts unsecured✕ Barcode taped overAmazon action · secures the package at the FC, then bills per unitNA · published for Canada onlyEU · published for the UKKeep the item barcode scannable after taping
✕ What triggers it
  • Package openings (box lids, flaps, bag seams) not secured with tape [1]
  • Item is packed in a box but the box is not securely tight [2]
  • Item has loose parts not secured together [2]
  • Item is bagged or bubble-wrapped but the packaging is not sealed [2]
✓ How to prevent it
  • Ensure all package openings are properly secured [1]
  • Tape box lids and flaps so the box stays tight in transit [2]
  • Secure loose parts together before shipping [2]
  • Keep the item identifier barcode scannable after taping — do not tape over it [2]
Designer note (internal)

E 型 · 🟢 箱盖/袋口用胶带完整封合、条码未被胶带覆盖;🔴 箱盖翘起红✕、内容物外露、胶带盖住条码红✕。

3 Chargeback fee

See the family fee table above for the Taping row.

Published for Canada only — $0.66 per unit, no size tiers. Amazon publishes no US page for this chargeback.

◻ Official exemptions — not displayed: Amazon publishes no exemption for this type

5 Documents required for dispute

  1. Purchase order / shipping label [1]
  2. Photos of the product showing securely taped or sealed openings and a scannable barcode on the exterior [1]
Contact revenuerecovery@pacvue.com and our team will help you prepare and submit the dispute.

6 Evidence examples

✓ Approved submission
✓ Approved submission
✕ Denied submission
✕ Denied submission
7 References

[1] Taping non-compliance — Amazon Vendor Central (CA) ↗

[2] Taping Requirements — Amazon Vendor Central (CA) ↗

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