NMFC 109700 - Lamps & Lighting Fixtures | Class By Density

Article ID

109700

Lighting fixtures and parts, density-based item.

Freight Group

LAMPS OR LIGHTING GROUP

Covers lamps, globes, housings, and lenses.

Class Range

N/A 0 classification

Class determined by density per Item 170.

Hazardous

Non-hazardous electrical and lighting goods.

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
109700.00	Lamps or Lighting Fixtures, or Parts Named, see Notes, items 109701, 109702, 109703 and 109704, viz.: Adapters, fluorescent, equipped with ballast and fluorescent lamps (bulbs or tubes), see Note, item 109707, in boxes; Aircraft Runway Approach Flash System, see Note, item 109708, in boxes or crates; Assemblies, hoist, high intensity discharge lighting fixture, without fixtures, see Note, item 109709, in boxes or crates; Aviation Beacons, in boxes or crates; Bases, electric lamp (bulb or tube), see Note, item 109710, in boxes; Beds, Booths or Units, tanning, with or without tanning lamps (bulbs) or other accessories, in boxes or crates; Bodies, Pans or Strips, fluorescent lighting fixture, steel, not wired, in boxes; Bowls, NOI, in boxes or crates, see Note, item 109712; Canopies, NOI, in boxes or crates; Chandeliers, in boxes; Chimneys, NOI, in boxes or crates; Diffusers, NOI, in boxes, crates or Package 1289, see Note, item 109711; Flashlights, with or without complement of batteries, in boxes; Floor Standing Lamps, with or without integral tray, in boxes, crates or Package 817; Fluorescent or High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Fixtures, NOI, with equipment of transformer or ballast, in boxes, crates or Packages 233, 1406, 2228, 2312, 2477 or 2533, see Note, item 109705; Globes, NOI, in boxes, crates or Package 1289, see Note, item 109711; Grids or Louvers, fluorescent lighting fixture or luminous ceiling, in boxes or crates; Guards, electric trouble lamp, in boxes; Harps, lamp, wire, in boxes; Housings, recessed incandescent lighting fixture, in boxes or crates; Lamp Socket Tubes (lining for incandescent electric lamp sockets), in boxes or crates; Lamps, artificial sunlight, heating or therapeutic, in boxes or crates; Lamps, NOI, in boxes, crates or in Packages 817, 1424 or 2204; Lanterns, NOI, in boxes or crates; Lenses, NOI, in boxes or crates, see Note, item 109711; Lighting Fixtures, NOI, in boxes or crates; Night-Lights, electric, plug-in type without cord, see Note, item 109712, in boxes; Parts, lamp, lantern or lighting fixture, NOI, in boxes or crates; Reflectors, NOI, in boxes or crates or Package 1289, see Note, item 109711; Refractors, NOI, in boxes or crates or Package 1289, see Note, item 109711; Searchlights or Spotlights, NOI, in boxes or crates; Shades, NOI, in boxes or crates or Package 1289, see Note, item 109711; Side or Bottom Panels, lamp or lighting fixture, in boxes or crates, see Note, item 109711; Street Lamp Frames, in boxes or crates; Street Lamp Reflectors and Insulators combined, in boxes or crates; String Lights or Rope Lights, including Christmas or Holiday String Lights or Rope Lights, in boxes or crates; Torches, including Patio Torches or Tiki Torches, see Note, item 109713, in boxes; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more

Notes

Note 109701: NOTE-One lightbulb (light bulb) for each socket may be included in same box with lamp or lighting fixture.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Calculate density per Item 170: weigh the packed piece (box, crate, or NMFC Package 1289/817), measure cubic feet, and list lbs/ft³ on your quote.
Protect fragile components like globes, diffusers, lenses, and shades with foam-in-place or corrugated partitions; crate chandeliers or long fluorescent housings to prevent flex.
Secure electronics and lamps: bag ballasts/transformers, cap tube ends, coil string/rope lights with ties, and ship patio/tiki torches empty and upright.
Palletize with no overhang for bowls or shades; label as “Fragile Glass” and name the part (e.g., Louvers, Refractor). Note packaging type and count on the BOL.

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

Business Value

Density-based rating rewards compact packaging, helping lower class and reduce LTL rates on bulky fixtures and kits.
Accurate part naming (globes, louvers, refractors) and approved NMFC packages minimize reclass fees and inspection delays.
Damage-cutting methods—double-wall boxes, corner protection, or crating—slash claim risk for glass and finished metals.
Non-hazardous lighting components avoid hazmat surcharges, streamlining carrier acceptance and improving transit reliability.

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