NMFC 71100 - Florist & Nursery Stock Group | Class N/A

Classify florist and nursery stock under NMFC 71100. See Note item 71101 for subitems and packaging like plant racks, ventilated cartons, or trays. Non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID

71100

NMFC 71100 florist and nursery stock group header

Total Articles

NMFC articles in this group

Class Range

70-150

No class assigned; follow Note 71101

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 71105: Aquatic Plants in Packages | Class 125

Classify aquatic plants under NMFC 71105. Covers live nursery stock in leak-resistant packages per Note 71106 at Class 125. Non-hazardous for easier shipping.

NMFC 71110 - Asparagus Roots | Class 70

Classify asparagus roots under NMFC 71110. Covers bagged, boxed, crated, or drummed stock at Class 70. Fast rating and easy LTL quotes, non-hazardous.

NMFC 71120 - Bulbs or Tubers, NOI | Class N/A

Classify bulbs and tubers under NMFC 71120. Covers nursery stock packed in cartons, crates, or trays and refers to Note 71122 for class. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 71140 - Cactus Plants in Boxes | Class 85

Find NMFC 71140 for cactus plants in boxes. Class 85 applies to live nursery stock shipped upright with padding. Non-hazardous and simple to rate nationwide.

NMFC 71160 - Camellias Live Plants | Class N/A

Ship Camellias under NMFC 71160. Covers live nursery stock in pots, trays, or ventilated cartons with moisture control. Class N/A listing and non-hazardous.

NMFC 71200 - Florist & Nursery Stock, NOI | Class N/A

Classify live florist and nursery stock under NMFC 71200 (Class N/A). Covers cuttings, scions, and seedlings in trays, flats, or cartons. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 71220 - Flower Roots (NOI) | Class 100

Classify flower roots under NMFC 71220. Covers nursery root stock in boxes or crates at Class 100 for LTL. Clear guidance for quotes and claims, non-hazardous.

NMFC 71260 - Orchid Plants in Boxes or Crates | Class 150

Ship orchid plants correctly with NMFC 71260. Packed in boxes or crates, classified at Class 150 for LTL. Reduce damage and fees with non-hazardous guidance.

NMFC 71265 - Peony Roots | Class 85

Classify peony roots under NMFC 71265. Covers boxes or crates for nursery stock at Class 85. Easy rating, packaging and shipping guidance, and non-hazardous.

NMFC 71267 - Aloe Vera Plants in Boxes | Class 70

Find NMFC 71267 for aloe vera plants fast and accurate for quotes. Includes nursery stock in boxes or crates at Class 70. Non-hazardous for LTL shipping.

NMFC 71270 - Strawberry Plants | Class N/A

Classify live strawberry plants in NMFC 71270. Covers nursery flats, trays, or boxed crowns with damp packing and no soil. Non-hazardous for LTL. Easy quoting.

NMFC 71290 - Trees, Shrubs or Vines (NOI) | Class N/A

Classify live trees, shrubs, or vines in NMFC 71290. Includes nursery stock in containers, racks, or balled roots and notes class not specified. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 71295 - Vegetable Plants, NOI | Class N/A

Classify vegetable plants in NMFC 71295. Pack live nursery stock in trays, flats, or pots with vented boxes or rack loads. Class N/A and non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

Start by reviewing Note, item 71101 to select the correct subitem for your shipment—live plants, cut flowers, potted stock, or bare-root—then quote using that class.
Match packaging to the product: use nursery carts or racks for potted shrubs, ventilated corrugated with sleeves for bouquets, and tray packs for seedlings or plugs.
Control environment in transit: request temperature protection, avoid freeze/heat exposure, add liners or gel packs if allowed, and label cartons “Live Plants – Keep Upright.”
Document piece counts, rack or tray dimensions, and any water containment limits to prevent leaks and overlength fees; share delivery windows to reduce dwell time.

Business Value

Referencing Note 71101 upfront reduces reclass fees and boosts first-quote accuracy for time-sensitive floral freight.
Right-size packaging (racks vs. ventilated cartons) improves cube utilization and cuts accessorials tied to excessive handling or oversize.
Lower damage ratios—fewer crushed blooms and tipped pots—mean fewer claims and stronger carrier acceptance during peak floral seasons.
Faster tendering for garden center rollouts and holiday spikes by standardizing specs and expectations with carriers.