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NMFC 156900 - Plastic Laminates Bars/Rods/Sheets | Class 60

Article ID
156900
NMFC 156900 for rigid plastic laminates
Freight Group
PLASTIC OR RUBBER ARTICLES GROUP
Falls under Plastic or Rubber Articles Group
Class Range
60 1 classification
Fixed Class 60, density not required
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous consumer and industrial material

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
156900.00 Laminates, see Note, item 156902, viz.: Bars, Blocks, Rods or Sheets, not in rolls; in boxes, crates or Packages 2031 or 2085 60

Notes

Note 156902: NOTE-Applies only on layers of sheets of fabric or paper impregnated with thermosetting resins, hardened and set under heat and pressure.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Match packaging to form and weight: sturdy boxes for cut sheets and rods, wood crates for heavy blocks, or use NMFC Package 2031/2085 when bundling.
  2. Do not ship in rolls—only bars, blocks, rods, or flat sheets qualify. Add edge guards and interleaf sheets to prevent abrasion and corner crush.
  3. Secure units to prevent shift: band sheets on dunnage, cap rod ends, and use cross-ties or blocking in crates to stop lateral movement during LTL handling.
  4. Print on the BOL: “NMFC 156900, Class 60, Non-Hazardous.” This speeds inspections and reduces reclass risk across terminals.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 60 delivers predictable LTL rates without density calculations, shaving minutes off every quote.
  • Broader packaging options (boxes, crates, Packages 2031/2085) lower damage frequency and claims expense for rigid laminates.
  • Accurate NMFC 156900 usage reduces reclass fees and dwell time, improving on-time performance through cross-docks.
  • Right-sized packs for sheets and bars improve pallet cube, cutting cost per shipped square foot or linear foot.