Deadlines & policy guide
Amazon FBA Reimbursement Deadlines (2026): Removal Order Claim Windows
Knowing how to file a claim is only half the battle. The other half is knowing when. File too early and Amazon rejects it. File too late and the window has closed. This guide covers the exact UK timing rules so you never miss a deadline or waste a filing.
UK removal order claim windows
These are the UK timing rules for removal order claims as documented in Amazon’s UK help pages. If you sell across multiple marketplaces, check your local help pages — but for UK sellers, these are your baseline.
74 days
from shipment creation date
Must wait at least 15 days after last confirmed carrier movement before filing
ASAP
upon receipt of items
File as soon as you receive and inspect the shipment. Document damage with photos immediately.
60 days
from delivery to your return address
Applies when Amazon graded items incorrectly (e.g. marking sellable stock as unsellable)
15 days
from last confirmed carrier movement
You cannot file a lost-in-transit claim until this minimum period has elapsed. Filing too early = rejection.
When NOT to file (the “too early” mistakes)
The most common self-inflicted loss for UK sellers is filing a lost-in-transit claim too early. Amazon’s UK policy states that you must wait at least 15 days from the last confirmed movement of the removal shipment before filing. If you file on day 10 because tracking hasn’t updated, Amazon will reject the claim.
The problem is that you’ve now burned a filing attempt. You’ll need to re-file after the 15-day window opens, and some sellers forget. Others assume the rejection was final and never try again. Both outcomes mean money left on the table.
If it’s “in transit” and it’s been less than 15 days
Track it, don’t claim it. Set a reminder for day 16. Filing now wastes your attempt and risks forgetting to re-file.
When the 15-day window opens
File immediately with the shipment ID and tracking evidence. Don’t wait another month. The outer deadline (74 days) is counting down.
Build in a 7-day safety buffer
Aim to file by day 60 at the latest. This gives you 14 days to handle any Amazon back-and-forth or evidence requests before the 74-day cutoff.
Weekly deadline-safe SOP
Run this checklist every week. It takes 15 minutes and ensures no claim window closes without you knowing.
Pull your removal orders from the last 90 days. Sort by shipment date.
Flag any shipments between 15 and 60 days old with no delivery confirmation. These are in the filing window.
Check for any shipments approaching 70 days. These are urgent — file immediately with whatever evidence you have.
Review shipments delivered in the last 30 days. Cross-reference against goods-in records for quantity discrepancies.
File claims for any discrepancies found this week. Don’t batch across weeks — file as you find them.
Update your claim tracker with case references, outcomes, and any pending responses from Amazon.
ReclaimHQ calculates every deadline automatically and sends email alerts when items are approaching their claim window.
Automate your deadline tracking →Policy changes to watch in 2026
Fee charging timing changes
Amazon announced that removal and disposal fees will be charged per unit as processed, with the effective date revised to March 1, 2026. This changes when fees appear on your account but does not directly change claim windows. However, it may affect the financial calculation of whether a claim is worth pursuing for low-value items.
UI and process changes
Amazon periodically changes where reimbursement workflows live — moving between portals and case-based systems. The underlying rule stays the same: evidence and deadlines win. If the filing interface changes, check the Seller Central help pages for the current route, but the claim window timing remains consistent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK deadline for lost-in-transit removal order claims?+
What counts as filing "too early"?+
Do I need tracking to claim for lost items?+
How long do I have for damaged item claims?+
Are the 2026 policy changes affecting claim deadlines?+
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