ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC

Amazon.com-SIOC is a general simulation test for "Ships In Own Container" (SIOC) packaged-products shipped through Amazon's distribution system to final customer destinations. 

ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC challenges the capability of both package and product to withstand transportation hazards that are typically encountered during transportation and handling.
  

Below is a list of the eight different Packaged-Product Test Types under ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC:

• Type A is for parcel delivery of individual packaged-products less than 50 lb. (23 kg) & Girth equal to or less than 165" (4.19m).

• Type B is for parcel delivery of individual packaged-products 50 lb. (23 kg) to less than 100 lb. (45 kg) & Girth equal to or less than 165" (4.19m).

• Type C is for parcel delivery packaged-products 100 lb. (45 kg) or greater & Girth equal to or less than 165" (4.19m).

• Type D is for Less-Than-Truckload delivery of individual packaged-products less than 100 lb. (45 kg) or Girth greater than 165" (4.19m).

• Type E is for Less-Than-Truckload delivery of individual packaged-products 100 lb. (45 kg) or greater or Girth greater than 165" (4.19m).

• Type F is for Less-Than-Truckload delivery of individual palletized packaged-products.

• Type G is for parcel delivery of TV/Monitor individual packaged-products less than 150 lb. (68 kg) & Girth equal to or less than 165" (4.19m).

• Type H is for Less-Than-Truckload delivery of TV/Monitor individual packaged-products 150 lb. (68 kg) or greater or Girth greater than 165" (4.19m).