NMFC 34400 - Roll-Up Doors, Iron/Steel or Wood | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the item fits NMFC 34400: roll-up doors made of iron or steel, or wood doors covered with iron or tin, shipped in packages. Exclude aluminum doors or unpackaged components; check Note 34282 if your set includes special parts.
2. Package the curtain and guides to meet the "in packages" requirement: roll the door curtain on a core, wrap with VCI or foam, add edge protectors, and band to a skid. Crate the side tracks, springs, and hardware; example: a 10x10 warehouse door ships as one banded pallet (curtain) plus a long crate for tracks.
3. Engineer for stability and handling: use wide skids or outriggers so a rolled curtain cannot tip or roll in transit, block and brace inside crates, and add corner boards. Mark orientation arrows and use crush cones or a top frame if stacking pressure could damage slats.
4. Document clearly on the BOL: "NMFC 34400, Doors, roll-up, NOI, in packages, Class 85, non-hazardous" with piece count and dimensions. Pre-arrange accessorials like liftgate, residential or limited access delivery, and note any long pieces to avoid OS/length surcharges.

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

• Predictable pricing at a fixed Class 85 reduces density disputes and costly reclasses, improving quote accuracy and billing speed.
• One classification covers both iron/steel doors and wood doors plated with iron or tin, simplifying SKU setup, rate shopping, and operations across mixed product lines.
• Purposeful packaging that satisfies the "in packages" rule lowers damage probability on slats, tracks, and drums, cutting claim rates and reshipment costs.
• Declaring accessorials and long freight upfront avoids redelivery, detention, and storage fees while improving carrier handling and on-time performance.