NMFC 155580 - Piano Harness in Boxes | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack each harness in a snug box: coil the webbing, bag the buckles, and fill voids so hardware cannot rattle or scuff in transit.
2. Choose sturdy corrugated cartons for dense metal fittings; seal with an H-tape pattern and mark “Hardware—Keep Dry” to prevent moisture issues.
3. On the BOL, write “Piano harness, boxed — NMFC 155580, Class 85”; include carton count and actual weight per box—no density calculation needed.
4. If shipping multiple boxes, palletize with no overhang; keep these compact, heavy cartons low, strap and stretch-wrap, and avoid stacking under fragile instruments.

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

• Fixed Class 85 rating delivers predictable quotes and reduces reclass or rebill risk for harness shipments.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier acceptance and cuts compliance steps, speeding pickups and transfers.
• Boxed packaging reduces OS&D exposure on small, dense hardware, lowering claim rates and returns.
• Clear NMFC mapping (155580) improves freight auditing and SKU-level cost tracking for piano service operations.