NMFC 14500 - Chemical Lab Apparatus, NOI | Class 150

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify you’re sending apparatus only—no reagents or solvents. Drain pumps, cap ports, and remove loose accessories so the NOI Class 150 applies cleanly.
2. Use new double-wall boxes with custom foam or molded inserts. Isolate glass pieces, lock moving stages on instruments, and mark “This Side Up” and “Fragile.”
3. Palletize for LTL: center the boxed unit, add corner boards, strap and stretch-wrap, avoid top-stacking, and apply shock/tilt indicators for microscopes or analyzers.
4. List on the BOL: “Chemical Laboratory Apparatus, NOI — NMFC 14500, Class 150.” Include model/serial numbers and request liftgate or inside delivery if needed.

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

• Fixed Class 150 enables predictable quotes and fewer reclass fees—no density calculations required.
• Non-hazardous status speeds tendering and avoids hazmat surcharges or extra documentation.
• Robust boxing guidance lowers breakage on delicate instruments, reducing claim costs and lab downtime.
• One NOI code simplifies cataloging multiple SKUs of lab gear, streamlining procurement and rate shopping.