NMFC 112780 - Logs, foreign wood, NOI | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the commodity fits: foreign, unprocessed logs (not sawn lumber or utility poles). Note species and origin to satisfy import and quarantine rules.
2. Bundle logs with steel bands on timber bunks; block and chock to prevent rolling. Example: three 10‑ft logs strapped to two 4x4 bunks—avoid loose singles in LTL.
3. Print NMFC 112780, Class 50 on the BOL with lengths, diameters, and bundle count. Request forklift‑accessible bundles or schedule a log loader at pickup/delivery.
4. For port arrivals, coordinate phyto/fumigation documents and drayage to the LTL terminal. Class 50 applies regardless of density for rating.

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

• Class 50 yields favorable cwt rates, keeping long, heavy log moves cost‑efficient compared with higher‑class wood products.
• Simple, non‑density classification speeds quotes and reduces reclass disputes, saving audit time and potential rebill fees.
• Non‑hazardous designation streamlines carrier acceptance and cuts paperwork, accelerating tender-to-pickup timelines.
• Proper bundling minimizes handling time and special‑equipment charges, lowering accessorials and reducing claim risk from shifting or bark loss.