PPP-B-1672 Boxes, Shipping, Reusable With CushioningThis specification covers shipping boxes consisting of a fiberboard box with appropriate cushioning components for the intended use see 6.1.

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PPP-B-1672E APPENDIX A

A4. INSPECTION

A4.1 New and reused boxes for shipment and storage shall be inspected only to determine compliance with the tape closure and reinforcing (tape banding) requirements of this appendix. Sampling shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4.

A4.1.1 Inspection for tape closure and banding. Classification of defects shall be as specified in TABLE VII Sample unit for this examination shall be one complete box. Lot size shall be expressed in terms of sample units. The inspection level shall be S-3.

TABLE VII. Examination for tape closure and banding.

Examine	Defect
Taping (sealing or banding, as applicable)	No type, class, or size specified (A3.1)
	Not applied as specified.
	Missing strip
	Loose strip.
	Torn or cut strip (permitted on reused boxes)