NMFC 108840 - Steel Step Stools Folded | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use the exact BOL description: “Step Stools, steel, folded to a thickness not exceeding one inch, in boxes” and mark Class 70 for consistent rating.
2. Pad thin boxed units with edge guards and corrugated pads if stacking; strap to pallets with light tension to prevent crushing the 1‑inch profile.
3. Palletize boxes flat in even layers, avoid upright placement, add a top sheet to spread weight, then stretch‑wrap for unitized handling.
4. Skip density-based classing; quote at Class 70. Provide box count and pallet dimensions only if your carrier requires them for capacity planning.

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

• Predictable costs from fixed Class 70—minimizes reclass fees and inspections.
• Slim, boxed profile improves cube efficiency, lowering per‑unit LTL spend on pooled shipments.
• Simplified rating—no density math—accelerates quoting and reduces administrative errors.
• Recognized under the Ladders Group, aiding proper handling and fewer damage claims.