NMFC 196400 – Watch & Clock Crystals | Class 125

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack crystals in partitioned boxes or foam cell trays; add tissue or film between faces to prevent scratching and use a rigid outer carton.
2. For LTL moves, consolidate small boxes into a master carton and secure to a pallet with straps and corner boards; avoid overhang and heavy top-stacking.
3. State NMFC 196400, Watch/Clock Crystals, Class 125 on the BOL; no density needed. Note piece count and material (sapphire, mineral, acrylic) and include declared value if insured.
4. Mark Fragile and request top-load preference when possible. Photograph packaging before tender; e.g., a jeweler sending 500 assorted crystals to a repair center.

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

• Predictable pricing: fixed Class 125 simplifies quoting and budgeting with no density calculations.
• Lower reclass risk by matching the boxed-packaging description, reducing inspection disputes and surprise fees.
• Fewer damage claims: partitioned packaging protects brittle glass and sapphire, cutting replacements and delays.
• Operational efficiency for jewelers, watch OEMs, and service hubs—standard cartons palletize cleanly and speed dock turns.