503(b)(9) claims

What are 503(b)(9) claims?

503(b)(9) claims refer to a specific type of U.S. administrative expense claim that gives priority to creditors who supplied goods to a debtor shortly before a bankruptcy filing.

Key Features of 503(b)(9) Claims:

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  Priority Status: These claims are given administrative expense priority, meaning they are paid ahead of many other claims.
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  Eligibility: To qualify, the creditor must have delivered goods to the debtor within 20 days before the bankruptcy filing.
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  Goods, Not Services: Only the delivery of tangible goods is eligible under this provision, services are not covered.
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  Timely Filing: Creditors must file their 503(b)(9) claims within the deadline set by the bankruptcy court.

Key information we require:

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  Proof of delivery (bill of lading, courier confirmation) to the debtor within the 20-day period before the petition date.
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  Sales documents (invoices, purchase orders) showing the value of goods delivered to the debtor.
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  Supplementary documents to support the Admin Priority 503(b)(9) claim value.