NMFC 161850 - Printed Value Documents in Boxes | Class N/A

Note 161852: NOTE-The value declared in writing by the shipper, or agreed upon in writing as the released value of the property, as the case may be, must be entered on shipping order and bill of lading as follows: "The agreed or declared value of the property is hereby specifically stated by the shipper to be not exceeding _______ per pound." (Classes herein based on released value have been authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Released Rates Orders MC No. 1 of January 16, 1936, as amended October 20, 1948, August 9, 1966, October 7, 1966, October 12, 1970 and March 31, 1980.)

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List on the BOL as “Printed matter, exchange value, NMFC 161850, boxed,” and include piece counts per carton for clear receiving.
2. Pack coupons or certificates in tight, banded bundles inside sturdy cartons; add void fill and use tamper-evident tape to deter pilferage.
3. Palletize cartons square to the deck, shrink-wrap with corner boards, and avoid labels that advertise monetary value on the exterior.
4. Confirm whether your shipment fits notes for items 161852 or 161854 (e.g., prepaid certificates vs. coupons) before tendering to an LTL carrier.

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

• Correct NMFC use minimizes reclass and rebill risk, protecting campaign budgets tied to coupons and redemption programs.
• Boxed printed matter cubes efficiently and stacks well, often reducing LTL rates through better pallet density and stability.
• Secure, tamper-evident packing lowers loss exposure on exchange-value documents, improving claim outcomes and insurance confidence.
• Streamlined cartonized handling speeds transit from print floor to distribution, helping time-sensitive promotions hit market windows.