NMFC 101040 - Gold Flatware in Boxes | Class 0

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use NMFC 101040 when booking forks, knives, knife blades, or spoons made of gold or other precious metals (not sterling silver) packed in rigid boxes.
2. Confirm material type on paperwork; if any piece is sterling silver, use the proper sterling listing instead to avoid reclass fees.
3. Pack with theft-resistant methods: partitioned inner trays, foam sleeves, tamper-evident tape, and consider double-boxing for retail gift sets.
4. Rate as non-hazardous and fixed class (no density required). Declare shipment value for insurance and avoid mixing with unrelated housewares on the same pallet.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• One NMFC covers multiple cutlery pieces, simplifying quotes and preventing carrier disputes across forks, knives, blades, and spoons.
• Boxed-only packaging aligns with this listing, reducing inspection delays and minimizing costly reclassification or adjustment charges.
• Non-hazardous status expands carrier options and can shorten dock dwell time, supporting faster transit and steadier freight rates.
• Clear exclusion of sterling silver limits audit exposure; accurate commodity labeling and documentation lower claim risk for high-value flatware.