NMFC 112880 - Wood Blocks & Chips | Class Density-Based

Article ID

112880

Covers wood blocks, chips, shavings, dowels

Freight Group

LUMBER GROUP

Lumber derivatives and forest product pieces

Class Range

N/A 0 classification

Density-based class per Item 170 rules

Hazardous

Non-hazardous commodity for standard LTL

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
112880.00	Lumber, Veneer or Forest Products, viz.: Bark, black oak (Stick), in packages; Blocks, boot or shoe last, wooden, in boxes; Blocks, bowling pin, wooden, in boxes; Blocks, brush or eraser, wooden, in boxes; Blocks, paving, wooden, in packages; Blocks, spool (Spool Blanks), wooden, in boxes; Blocks, shipping, automobile, wooden, in packages; Dowels, wooden, in boxes; Forms, cylindrical, laminated wood veneer, see Note, item 112881, in boxes; Fuel Wood or Pulpwood, in packages; Heading, Head Linings, Hoop Poles, Hoops, not coiled, or Staves, cooperage, wooden, in packages; Kindling, fire, wood, in packages; Match Blocks, in bags, boxes, crates or drums; Match Splints (Match Sticks), in boxes; Reel Heads, wooden, in packages; Sawdust, NOI, in bags, boxes or drums; Shavings, NOI, in bags, bales, boxes or drums; Shingle Tow (Shingle Shavings), in bags, bales, boxes or drums; Stakes, surveyors', wooden, in packages; Staves, cooperage, wooden, with metal hoops attached, in bundles or rolls; Tank Staves or Bottoms, wooden, NOI, in packages; Wood Chips or Wood Chunks, in bags, boxes or drums; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more

Note 112881: NOTE-Applies on wooden forms named such as are used in the manufacture of musical drum bodies or furniture pedestals.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Identify the exact wood product and packaging: boxes or crates for blocks, dowels, and staves; sealed containers for chips, shavings, or sawdust to prevent loss.
Calculate density in lb/ft³: weigh the packed box or crate, measure external dimensions to find cubic feet, then select the density break under Item 170.
Stabilize shipments: band survey stakes and staves into tight bundles, use liners for fine particles, and block crates to prevent movement or abrasion.
Keep pallets homogeneous by density and item type—do not mix light match splints with heavy reel heads—to avoid reclass and damage.

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

Lower freight spend by increasing density where possible (e.g., compacting shavings) to qualify for a lower class.
Reduce damage and cleanup fees by using leak-resistant packaging for chips, sawdust, and shingle tow.
Avoid reweigh/reclass charges through accurate density calculations and clear NMFC 112880 labeling on BOLs.
Simplify routing: one density-based item covers diverse lumber byproducts, easing vendor compliance and consolidation.

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