Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 28720.00 | Bowls, mixing or baby feeding, glass or metal, with rubber suction base, in boxes | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Wrap each glass bowl and protect the rubber suction base from compression; bag the base so it doesn’t stick to corrugate or pick up debris.
- For metal mixing bowls, use paper or poly sleeves to prevent scuffs and choose double‑wall cartons with corner protection for nested sets.
- Add dividers or molded inserts so baby feeding bowls, lids, and spoons don’t rattle; mark cartons Fragile and This Side Up to safeguard the suction cups.
- Palletize square to the deck with no overhang, use top/bottom sheets to keep suction bases from bonding to cardboard, then strap and stretch‑wrap without crushing.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Predictable pricing: fixed Class 85 avoids density disputes and delivers faster, cleaner LTL quotes.
- Reduced accessorial risk: non‑hazardous, boxed housewares minimize reclass and special handling fees.
- Stronger claims position: packaging aligned to NMFC 28720 improves survivability and lowers OS&D incidents.
- Simplified ops: one listing covers glass or metal suction‑base bowls, streamlining BOL descriptions and SKU mapping.