NMFC 197600 - Whips & Whiplashes | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose sturdy packaging for the style: coil smaller retail whips in boxes with void fill, crate long bullwhips to prevent crush damage, or use wrapped bundles with corrugated sleeves around handles.
2. Mark the BOL with NMFC 197600 and Class 100; provide the count of boxes, crates, or bundles for clear receiving and avoid density-based rating changes.
3. Protect materials from moisture and abrasion—poly bag leather lashes, add desiccant in humid lanes, and use edge protectors or foam where coils meet carton walls.
4. Bundle carefully: keep coils round, avoid tight zip ties that kink the lash, and use stretch wrap plus kraft paper to secure multiple handles together without scuffing.

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

• Predictable Class 100 pricing streamlines quoting and budgeting across LTL lanes—no density math, fewer re-rate surprises.
• Non-hazardous status reduces documentation friction and accelerates tender-to-pickup workflows.
• Flexible packaging options (boxes, crates, wrapped bundles) let you match protection level to product value and lane risk, optimizing materials and labor costs.
• Proper prep minimizes OS&D claims on braided or leather goods, cutting return costs and safeguarding brand reputation with retailers and training facilities.