NMFC 188085: Aluminum Umbrellas, Nested | Class 250

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify each umbrella is fully disassembled and sections are nested; cap tube ends and pad ferrules so aluminum doesn’t punch through the box.
2. Print or note “Nested Aluminum Umbrella Sections — NMFC 188085, Class 250” on the BOL and cartons to guide docks and avoid reclass errors.
3. Keep each box in LTL-friendly limits (e.g., under 96 in long, manageable weight) and palletize multi-box orders with bands to prevent rolling.
4. Since this item isn’t density-based, favor protection over cube cuts: foam sleeves, edge guards, and double‑wall cartons for long market umbrella poles.

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

• Predictable Class 250 streamlines quoting and tendering, cutting the back‑and‑forth from density calculations.
• Nested sections reduce carton count and cubic footprint, helping control billed weight and minimize oversize handling fees.
• Boxed, non‑hazmat aluminum parts move smoothly through cross‑docks, lowering OS&D incidents and claim exposure.
• Clear NMFC 188085 labeling reduces reweigh/reclass charges and protects delivery timelines during seasonal umbrella spikes.