NMFC 29785 - Boxes & Crates (Fiberboard/Wood) | By Density

Article ID

29785

Mixed-material boxes and crates, density-rated.

Freight Group

BOX GROUP

Box Group covering fiberboard, wood, metal formats.

Class Range

N/A 0 classification

Freight class by PCF using Item 170 scale.

Hazardous

Non-hazmat commodity with standard LTL handling.

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
29785.00	Boxes or Crates, including Fiberboard or Paperboard Cans or Cartons, viz.: Bodies, can, fiberboard, other than corrugated, in sheet form with ends not joined, combined or not combined with other materials for moisture proofing or leak proofing, in packages; Boxes, ballot, steel, wooden, or wood and glass combined, in boxes or crates; Boxes, bread, wood, in boxes; Boxes, cash, document or utility, sheet steel, with locks or latches, with or without trays, outside measurement not exceeding 35 united inches, length, width and depth added, in boxes; Boxes, fancy or ornamental, metal or wood, NOI, in boxes; Boxes, flower, metal, NOI, in boxes or crates, see Note, item 29787; Boxes, glass, in boxes; Boxes, jewelry, cutlery or silverware, see Note, item 29788, paperboard, wood or metal or wood or metal and fiberboard combined, NOI, in boxes; Boxes, lunch, empty, aluminum, in boxes; Boxes, meter, aluminum, in boxes; Boxes, NOI, covered or lined with fabric, or covered or trimmed with leather or metal, in boxes; Boxes, photograph storage, fiberboard and plastic film combined, equipped with plastic film photo pockets, in boxes; Boxes, screw plate (tap or die), wooden, in packages; Boxes, shelf, sheet iron, or sheet iron and wood combined, in boxes or crates; Boxes, tote, sheet iron, in packages; Boxes, wood, NOI; with or without components of other materials, see Note, item 29786; Boxes, wooden, cylindrical or oval, NOI, in boxes or crates; Boxes or Cartons, fiberboard or paperboard, NOI; with or without components of other materials, see Note item 29786; Boxes or Receptacles, coin, self-service newspaper or magazine rack, steel, 18 gauge or thicker, without locks, in boxes; Cans or Containers, caulking or adhesive, fiberboard, with or without metal ends, with spout or dispensing tip, in boxes; Cans or Tubes, mailing or packaging, fiberboard or paperboard, with or without components of other materials, NOI, in boxes; Crates, wood, NOI; with or without components of other materials, see Note, item 29786; Crates, bottle carrying, steel wire, in boxes; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more

Notes

Note 29786: NOTE-Also applies on Boxes, Files, Pockets or Slipcases utilized to hold or organize albums, books, magazines, reference texts or similar articles.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Calculate density per NMFC Item 170. Measure each handling unit’s length, width, and height in inches, convert to cubic feet, then divide weight by cubic feet (e.g., 48x40x36 in at 300 lb ≈ 7.5 PCF).
Describe construction and condition on the BOL: note wood, metal, or fiberboard; whether items are empty; and if parts are nested or flat-packed (e.g., aluminum lunch boxes nested, sheet fiberboard can bodies bundled flat).
Package to prevent edge crush and puncture. For non-corrugated fiberboard sheets or mailing tubes, use corner guards, banding, and a moisture barrier; for steel wire bottle crates, palletize, shrink-wrap, and band tightly.
Separate fragile or specialty pieces. Cushion glass boxes, overbox small sheet-steel cash/document boxes, and block and brace wooden crates or shelf boxes to avoid movement and reinspection.

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

Business Value

Optimize cost with density-driven packing. Flat-pack fiberboard can bodies or nest totes to raise PCF and unlock lower LTL classes.
Consolidate many SKUs under one NMFC. From ballot boxes to mailing tubes, one item streamlines documentation and reduces reclass risk.
Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and helps avoid hazmat surcharges, enabling faster tendering and predictable transit.
Clear materials detail on the BOL (wood/metal/fiberboard) minimizes inspections and accessorials, protecting margins on multi-stop rollouts.

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