NMFC 161895 - Stamps, Postage | Class 0

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack stamps flat in rigid mailers or binders placed within corrugated cartons; add glassine or poly liners to protect gum-side and prevent moisture.
2. Bundle mint sheets, coils, and booklets by SKU. Avoid banding directly on perforations; use chipboard top and bottom, edge guards, then shrink-wrap and cartonize or palletize.
3. Label the BOL and cartons: “Postage Stamps – NMFC 161895, Class 0, Non-Hazardous.” Request dry vans and avoid high-heat or damp trailers.
4. Segregate from liquids, strong odors, and heavy crush-prone freight. Apply “Do Not Bend” labels, use corner posts, and record carton counts with tamper-evident seals.

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

• Single fixed classification minimizes reclass fees and quote disputes, giving predictable LTL pricing.
• Class 0 rating can reduce cost per hundredweight compared with mixed printed matter shipments.
• Non-hazardous paper goods speed carrier acceptance and typically avoid special handling surcharges.
• Standardized documentation and protective packaging reduce claim risk, preserving face value inventory and customer trust.