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NMFC 34740 - Concrete Column Forms, Fiberboard | Class 85

Article ID
34740
Fiberboard concrete column forms, NMFC 34740
Freight Group
BUILDING MATERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS, GROUP
Grouped under miscellaneous building materials
Class Range
85 1 classification
Class 85 fixed; density not required
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous; standard handling and carrier options apply

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
34740.00 Forms, concrete column construction, constructed of fiberboard cores or tubes containing fiberboard wallboard panels and wooden spacers 85

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Bundle by matching diameter and length, align wooden spacers, and strap with edge protectors; keep bundles on pallets with no overhang. Example: five 12 in x 8 ft tubes on a 96 in pallet.
  2. Cap or plug both tube ends to prevent ovalizing and edge crush. Add corrugated pads between layers and wrap to keep moisture out during cross-dock transfers.
  3. List NMFC 34740, Class 85 on the bill of lading and describe as “Concrete column forms—fiberboard.” Include piece count, bundle count, and pallet dimensions.
  4. Select LTL carriers comfortable with long freight; if pieces exceed 8 feet, request length handling and use “Do Not Top Stack” markings to minimize damage.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 85 simplifies quoting and avoids density disputes, reducing reclass and inspection fees.
  • Non-hazardous status widens carrier options and eliminates hazmat surcharges for predictable costs.
  • End protection and tight bundling reduce crush-related claims on fiberboard forms, saving replacement expense and jobsite delays.
  • Solid palletization speeds cross-dock handling and can cut accessorials tied to excessive handling or damage exceptions.