NMFC 156300 - Rigid Plastic Sheets, NOI | Class N/A

Note 156302: NOTE-Also applies when corrugated, crimped, channeled or ribbed, but does not apply when otherwise curved, bent or formed.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm fit: solid, self-supporting plastic sheets or plates (e.g., polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC), not cellular/fluted and not shipped in rolls.
2. Match packaging to size: small stacks in boxes or wood crates; larger panels unitized flat on pallets with a top/bottom board to prevent strap damage.
3. Protect surfaces and edges: interleave film, foam, or kraft between sheets; add corner and edge guards; use stretch wrap plus two bands per direction to keep bundles flat.
4. Document clearly: show “NMFC 156300, rigid plastic sheet/plate, NOI” on the BOL, list the package type (box/crate/pallet), sheet count or bundle count, and mark “Do Not Bend.”

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

• Avoid costly reclasses by distinguishing from fluted/cellular or expanded boards and from rolled goods—this item covers solid, rigid sheets only.
• Item-defined classification rather than density-driven helps stabilize quotes across varying thicknesses and sizes.
• Multiple acceptable pack methods (boxes, crates, pallets) enable right-sizing the packaging for damage control and freight efficiency.
• Reduced claims through best-practice blocking, interleaving, and edge protection keeps panels flat and scratch-free in LTL networks.