Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 108825.00 | Ladders, with safety cages or hoops attached, in packages, see Note, item 108826: |
Notes
Note 108826: NOTE-When shipped on lift truck skids or pallets ladders must be secured on and must not overhang the lift truck skid or pallet deck.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Confirm the item meets Note 108826: a fixed-access ladder with an attached safety cage or hoop, shipped in packages. State material (steel, aluminum, or fiberglass) and NMFC 108825 on the BOL.
- Package to protect the cage: pad hoops, add edge guards on rails, and wrap or corrugate the assembly. If palletized, keep the entire ladder within the skid footprint to avoid overhang and extra handling fees.
- Support long sections to prevent flex: use cross-bracing and banding at multiple points (e.g., every 4 feet on an 18‑ft steel ladder with a 30‑in cage). Use blocking so the cage cannot deform under strap tension.
- Load with stability in mind. Ship flat on a custom skid or in an A‑frame for vertical shipments, mark center of gravity and lift points, and use clear labels such as “Do Not Fork Here” near the cage.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Accurate NMFC 108825 usage reduces reclassifications and inspection delays, improving quote precision for LTL and volume lanes.
- Purposeful packaging for cages/hoops cuts damage claims and OS&D costs while minimizing repack charges at terminals.
- Dimensionally efficient packages that stay within a standard pallet footprint help avoid overlength or over-dimension accessorials and lower freight spend.
- Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and lane availability, often shortening transit time and improving service reliability.