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NMFC 28900 - Boxes, Crates, Fiberboard Cartons | Class N/A

Classify box and crate freight in NMFC 28900. Covers fiberboard or paperboard cans and cartons in boxes or crates. Non-hazardous with quick, clear lookup.

Freight Group ID
28900
NMFC 28900 for box and crate packaging
Total Articles
4
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
70-125
No fixed class; check item-specific rules
Category
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 29480 - Steel Pipeline Gate Valves, Boxed | Class 100

Find NMFC 29480 for boxed steel pipeline gate valves. Class 100 under the Box Group with simple packaging requirements. Non-hazardous for easier LTL quotes.

NMFC 29590 - Aluminum Shipping Boxes, Nested | Class 125

Find NMFC 29590 for aluminum shipping boxes. Covers set-up, nested boxes of aluminum alone or with steel and wood, Class 125. Non-hazardous for quick booking.

NMFC 29640 - Steel Boxes, KD Flat | Class 70

Classify steel boxes in NMFC 29640. Covers NOI, KD flat units in packages and ships at Class 70. Clear rating and non-hazardous for easy booking and shipping.

NMFC 29785 - Boxes & Crates (Fiberboard/Wood) | By Density

Find the right class for boxes and crates in NMFC 29785. Covers fiberboard, paperboard, wood or metal in boxes or crates. Density-based class and non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

  • Confirm your freight is packaged as boxes or crates and identify whether contents are fiberboard or paperboard cans/cartons; note the material on your BOL.
  • Write a clear NMFC description line such as: “Boxes/Crates – Fiberboard or Paperboard Cans/Cartons – NMFC 28900,” and include accurate piece counts per master pack.
  • For LTL, unitize on pallets with edge protectors, banding, and tight wrap; avoid pallet overhang and mark top-load limits for crush‑sensitive paperboard.
  • Split mixed packaging into separate line items (e.g., wooden crates with paperboard canisters vs. fiberboard cartons in master boxes) to prevent reclass disputes.

Business Value

  • Faster quoting and tendering by pointing carriers to a clear packaging-based NMFC grouping.
  • Lower risk of reclass/reweigh charges through precise descriptions of boxes, crates, and fiber/paperboard content.
  • Fewer damage claims by aligning packaging protections with crush-prone fiberboard and paperboard components.
  • Streamlined SOPs across SKUs: consistent labeling and documentation improves audit trails and carrier compliance.