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NMFC 187200 - Trays | Class N/A

Classify trays in NMFC 187200. Includes plastic, metal, and paperboard with carton or pallet packing and nesting, and class varies by material. Non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID
187200
Reference: NMFC 187200 for assorted trays
Total Articles
4
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
100-250
No fixed class, depends on material and packing
Category
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 187230 - Bread Delivery Trays | Class 250

Find NMFC 187230 for bread delivery trays. Covers plastic or metal bakery trays in packages at Class 250. Fast quotes and non-hazardous shipping.

NMFC 187240 - Wooden Display Cabinets | Class 100

Find wooden cabinet, counter or window displays under NMFC 187240. Boxed or crated, lined or trimmed, fixed Class 100. Quick quoting and non-hazardous status.

NMFC 187340 - Serving Trays, Not Silver Plated | Class N/A

Find serving trays in NMFC 187340. Covers non-wheeled trays, not silver plated, packed nested in cartons or on pallets. Non-hazardous for easy, accurate shipping.

NMFC 187360 - Shipping Trays, Steel or Wood | Class N/A

Find NMFC 187360 for shipping trays. Covers steel or wood units packed in cartons, bundles, or crates. Class not specified and non-hazardous for easy quoting.

How to Use This Classification

  • Identify the tray material and use case on the BOL, such as plastic serving trays, metal instrument trays, or paperboard bakery trays, to steer the carrier to the correct item and class.
  • Nest trays tightly to boost density and add protection: example, 24 nested plastic trays per carton with kraft interleaves, poly bagging to prevent scuffs, and corner boards around rims.
  • Palletize to protect exposed edges: use a slip sheet, avoid pallet overhang, cap the load, then stretch wrap and band. Mark max stack height and add Do Not Stack if rims are fragile.
  • Note sensitivities: keep food-grade trays bagged and clean, shield plastic trays from heat in trailers, and add VCI paper or desiccant for bare steel trays to avoid corrosion.

Business Value

  • Clear material and packaging details reduce reclass and inspection fees, cutting surprise rebills tied to ambiguous tray descriptions.
  • Optimized nesting and right-size cartons raise density and shrink cube, improving LTL freight rates and overall shipping cost per tray.
  • Edge and rim protection lowers claim frequency on brittle or coated trays, preserving margins and customer satisfaction.
  • Consistent specs (nest count, carton count, pallet pattern) speed quoting and pickups, enabling reliable transit plans and fewer carrier exceptions.