NMFC 130380 - Stapling & Stitching Machines | Class N/A

Note 130382: NOTE-Applies to devices which use either preformed staples or which form staples from wire or stitch with wire.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Match packaging to the unit: desktop staplers go double‑wall boxed with corner protection; heavy stitcher heads or floor models should be crated, blocked, and banded to a pallet.
2. Immobilize moving parts: remove staple or wire spools, cap sharp clinchers, zip‑tie heads and arms, and foam-wrap anvils to prevent metal-to-metal impact.
3. Prep for handling: add 4-way skids for forklifts, mark center of gravity and This Side Up, and keep overall footprint near 48x40 inches for stack-friendly LTL.
4. Document per Note 130382: list model/serial, materials (steel, motorized or pneumatic), and “boxed” or “crated” on the BOL; include photos to support claims and inspections.

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

• Avoid reclass fees by aligning packaging (boxes or crates) with the NOI listing and referencing NMFC Note 130382 on paperwork.
• Reduce damage costs: secured heads and protected clinchers mean fewer bent frames, cleaner deliveries, and lower claim ratios.
• Better rates through palletization and stackability—proper crating simplifies terminal handling and can unlock more competitive LTL pricing.
• Faster turnarounds for service teams and resellers by standardizing packouts across staplers and stitchers, improving repeatability and quote speed.