NMFC 21400: Balsa Wood Shipping | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Quote at fixed Class 100 under NMFC 21400; no density calculation is required for balsa wood blocks, sticks, or sheets.
2. Package to resist crush and flex: use double‑wall cartons or wooden crates with edge boards, a full top deck, and strapping to the pallet.
3. Shield from moisture to prevent warping; line cartons with poly, add desiccants, and wrap bundles with vapor‑barrier film.
4. Control length to avoid overlength fees; keep sticks and sheets under 96 in when possible and mark pallets with Do Not Stack cones.

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

• Stable Class 100 rating reduces reclass and billing disputes, speeding up quotes and approvals.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges for lightweight cargo.
• Damage‑mitigating packaging for soft, crush‑prone balsa cuts claim risk and protects margins.
• Optimized lengths and tight unitization minimize overlength and cubic‑capacity charges in LTL.