NMFC 34250 - Plastic Door & Transom Lites | Class N/A

Note 34251: NOTE-Articles must be protected by packing forms or other packaging materials necessary to afford adequate protection against damage.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose packaging based on risk: use double-wall boxes with foam sheets for small sidelites, or a braced wood crate with corner blocks for larger transom lites headed to jobsites.
2. Face-protect the glazed plastic surface with film or honeycomb pads, add edge guards, and mark orientation arrows; avoid clamp handling by labeling Do Not Clamp and Do Not Stack.
3. Palletize boxes or crates with no overhang; band and stretch-wrap, then add a rigid top cap to deter top load. Example: two boxed sidelites on a 48x40 pallet with a corrugated cover.
4. On the BOL, write a precise description: “Door lites, plastic, glazed, boxed/crated – NMFC 34250, see Note item 34251,” and confirm the class per current NMFTA rules before tendering.

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

• Accurate NMFC 34250 identification reduces reclass fees and billing disputes, keeping LTL quotes predictable for door and window suppliers.
• Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat surcharges and simplifies terminal handling, improving transit reliability for time-sensitive installs.
• Purpose-built boxes or crates cut damage risk on fragile glazed plastics, lowering claim rates and protecting project schedules and margins.
• Clear packaging and BOL detail streamline dock moves and cross-docking, trimming dwell time and minimizing accessorials like rework or storage.