NMFC 179180 - Office Supplies & Stationery | Class 50–400

Article ID

179180

Stationery, office supplies, density-based classes

Freight Group

UNGROUPED ARTICLES

Ungrouped article using NMFC density scale

Class Range

50-400 13 classifications

Class 50–400 set by carton density

Hazardous

Non-hazardous consumer-grade office goods

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
179180.00	Stationery or Office Supplies, viz.: Binders or Covers, book or loose-leaf, NOI, with or without binding mechanism; Calendars, Agenda Books, Appointment Books or Day Planners, NOI; Clipboards, including Storage Clipboards; Desk Accessories, NOI, including Pen or Pencil Sets, Tape Dispensers or Holders, Desk or Letter Trays, Desk Blotters or Desk Pads, or Paperweights; Erasers, NOI; Fasteners, Clips, Clasps or Holders, paper or letter file; File Folders, Pockets or Jackets, NOI, see Note, item 179181; Ink or Stamping Pads; Lifters or Protectors, loose-leaf; Pencils, Pens, Markers, Crayons or Chalk, writing, marking or drawing, NOI; Ribbons, inked, NOI; Stationery, NOI; Stationery Sets or Papeteries, see Note, item 179182; Stencils, NOI; Thumbtacks or Push Pins; In boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more
179180.01	Less than 1	400
179180.02	1 but less than 2	300
179180.03	2 but less than 4	250
179180.04	4 but less than 6	175
179180.05	6 but less than 8	125
179180.06	8 but less than 10	100
179180.07	10 but less than 12	92.5
179180.08	12 but less than 15	85
179180.09	15 but less than 22.5	70
179180.10	22.5 but less than 30	65
179180.11	30 but less than 35	60
179180.12	35 but less than 50	55
179180.13	50 or greater	50

Note 179181: NOTE-Does not apply on fiberboard or paperboard boxes. For applicable provisions, see item 29785.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Calculate density for each shipment: measure carton cube in cubic feet and divide weight by cube to assign the correct NMFC class 50–400.
Use right-sized boxes with inner dividers for pens, markers, and clipboards; bag small items like tacks or push pins to prevent spill loss.
For mixed SKUs (binders, calendars, file folders), group by similar density and label cartons: “Stationery, NOI – NMFC 179180” with piece count and total weight.
Palletize boxed goods per Item 170: no carton overhang, use corner boards and stretch wrap; avoid loose pieces to reduce crush and reclass risks.

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

Lower LTL spend by improving pack density—e.g., boosting from 8 pcf (often Class ~100) to 12 pcf (often Class ~85) can cut rates materially.
Reduce reweigh/reclass fees by marking NMFC 179180 and recorded density on the BOL and outer cartons.
Increase cube efficiency by nesting binders, flat-packing trays, and tight-fitting cartons, enabling fewer pallets per order.
Cut damage claims with partitioned cartons and small-parts bagging, keeping desk accessories and writing instruments sale-ready on arrival.

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