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Code 21: Concealed Shortage

Shortage discovered after delivery acceptance. Strong win rates with a clean signed BOL.

Should you dispute it?

Yes, when your documents support it. With proper evidence, 55% is a reasonable planning win rate for this code โ€” and first disputes across all codes win ~74% of the time.

Deadline

12 months from invoice date. Supplier Action requests auto-close after 7 days; drafts expire in 14 days.

Evidence that wins code 21

  • Packing list
  • Signed BOL
  • Carton count records

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