NMFC 114710 - Barrel Headers or Presses | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. State on the BOL: “Barrel Headers or Presses, in packages – NMFC 114710 – Class 100” and list piece count plus packaged condition (crated or boxed on skid).
2. Secure the machine to a robust skid: bolt feet, block and brace the frame, immobilize the ram/head, and cover dies. Add edge guards, banding, and stretch wrap or VCI where corrosion is a risk.
3. Call out handling needs: note center-of-gravity, add “Do Not Tip” labels and tip-n-tell indicators, and request a liftgate or forklift with proper capacity if you lack a dock.
4. Keep loose tooling and guards in a separate, labeled inner carton strapped to the skid, and photograph all sides before pickup to document condition and accessories.

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

• Fixed Class 100 eliminates density math, reducing reclass disputes and unexpected adjustments on heavy cooperage machinery.
• Faster quoting and easier carrier comparisons because the NMFC and class are straightforward for packaged units in the Machinery Group.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines paperwork and avoids hazmat surcharges, improving total landed cost predictability.
• Proper packaging for precision presses minimizes in-transit damage, protects dies and rams, and cuts claim risk and downtime for wineries, distilleries, and barrel shops.