What the classification says
Adhesions, e.g. cardboard, foil, tapes, labels permitted. After removal, a higher classification is possible.
How to spot it
Shipping labels and stretch-wrap tails are the common case on import pallets.
Why it matters
Import pallets often arrive with shipping labels, tape and stretch-wrap tails still attached. The classification treats these adhesions as a class C characteristic and says that removing them can lift the pallet to a higher class. Some residue is allowed in classes A and B. If you are preparing a lot for sale, ten minutes with a scraper can move a stack from C to B or A, and a sorted lot is easier for a buyer to quote.
Effect on the pallet's class
Class C while present; residue only is allowed in A and B. Removing them can lift the grade. See Class C for the full criteria.
Repair
No repair needed; clean the pallet.