NMFC 170145 - Roofing Paper, Packs | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Palletize packaged sheets with edges protected; add a rigid top and bottom sheet to prevent strap marks and corner crush during LTL handling.
2. Seal against moisture: poly-wrap each package, use a pallet cover or shrink hood, and avoid overhang that can wick water during cross-docks.
3. Declare NMFC 170145, Class 55, and describe as building paper or felt sheets, single or multiple ply, saturated or not, packaged—not coated or corrugated.
4. Cap stack height around 40–48 inches and distribute weight evenly with slip sheets so dense bundles don’t deform and remain forklift-stable.

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

• Class 55 rating helps secure lower LTL rates compared to higher-class building materials, improving landed cost on roofing supply shipments.
• Nonhazardous status broadens carrier choice and speeds tendering, reducing accessorial risk and enabling faster turnarounds on jobsite deliveries.
• Accurate NMFC use and package-ready bundles minimize reclass, reweigh, and OS&D claims, protecting margins and avoiding billing disputes.
• Uniform sheet bundles cube efficiently, allowing tighter trailer loading, fewer partials, and better consolidation across roofing or siding product lines.