Box was securely taped at the flaps, the lens box was tightly packed with plenty of packing air bags. Inside, the lens was secure and in the original packaging.
When I inspected the glass, it just as if it came off the line. No dust, debris, almost as if it was in a clean room. It did have minor scratches on the body, but it didn't change the quality of my photographs.
This lens is truly an all in one powerhouse