NMFC 155830 - Plant Supports, Wire | Class 85-200

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Box and bundle correctly: small rings and stakes go in double-wall cartons with poly strapping; tall trellis-style supports ride best in crates. Cap sharp wire ends with plastic tip guards and add edge protectors.
2. Stop punctures and tangles: interleave kraft sheets between nested supports, shrink-wrap bundles tightly, and ensure nothing protrudes through the packaging after a light drop test.
3. Align packaging to class: when permitted, fully enclosed cartons typically qualify for lower classes than irregular or loose pieces within the 85–200 range. Note packaging type clearly on the BOL.
4. Build stackable pallets: keep tops flat with slip sheets, stay under common 96-inch height limits, and label as non-hazardous garden hardware to avoid special-handling delays.

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

• Reduced OS&D risk by guarding sharp wire ends and containing bundles, lowering claims and improving carrier acceptance for wire goods.
• Opportunity to land at the lower end of the 85–200 class range when product is fully enclosed and unitized, improving LTL rates.
• Faster cross-dock flow with square, stackable loads, which helps avoid non-stackable and special-handling accessorials.
• Better trailer cube for garden centers and greenhouse suppliers by dense boxing or crating, cutting per-unit freight costs on replenishment.