NMFC 199970 - Woodenware Articles | Class Density

Note 199971: NOTE-Applies only on articles that have not been cut to a pattern or marked with a design.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Calculate density per Item 170: weigh the shipment, measure overall palletized dimensions, compute cubic feet, then divide weight by cube to set the freight class.
2. Match packaging to product: bag-and-box small items (beads, toothpicks, dowel pins) to prevent sifting; crate or boxed edge-protected boards, plaques, and trays; bundle and block long rollers or sticks to stop rolling.
3. Palletize for stability and cube: use standard pallets with no overhang, interlock stacks of cutting boards, fill voids, and stretch-wrap/strap tightly; mark as “NMFC 199970 – density item.”
4. Use special provisions: ship pencil slats under Package 2447 when applicable; keep kiln‑dried wood dry to avoid weight swings; separate mixed densities on different pallets to prevent reclass.

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

• Density-based rating lets you lower costs by packing tighter—nest bowls, bundle rollers, and tightly case small pieces to increase PCF and potentially reduce class.
• One NMFC for many wooden articles simplifies quoting and BOLs when you combine cutting boards, rolling pins, tree guards, and plaques in the same pickup.
• Right packaging (sealed inner bags, edge guards, blocked bundles) cuts damage and sifting, reducing claims and reweigh/reclass fees that erode margins.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and speeds tendering, while accurate density data builds price confidence and supports stronger rate negotiations.