Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 34940.00 | Light Frames (frames for containing glass bricks or blocks but not sheet or plate glass, for daylighting purposes), in boxes or crates: |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Describe the freight on the BOL as “Light frames for glass blocks, boxed/crated” and note that no sheet or plate glass is included.
- Choose packaging by route risk: use heavy corrugated with corner guards for local moves, or a wood crate with internal blocking to protect against fork-tine impact for longer lanes.
- Palletize uniformly: keep boxes or crates within the pallet footprint, add banding and stretch wrap, and avoid overhang to prevent crush or tip damage during LTL cross-dock handling.
- Label clearly with orientation arrows and “Do Not Stack” only when necessary; bag any loose hardware (clips, fasteners) inside the package and avoid mixing frames with glass components.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Lower claim risk by shipping frames without glass and using rigid boxing or crating tailored to construction-site handling.
- Accurate commodity naming reduces reclass and inspection fees, helping stabilize freight rates across LTL carriers.
- Right-size packaging: crates cost more upfront but cut damage on long hauls, while cartons trim costs for short, controlled deliveries.
- Consolidate multiple frames in a single crate with separators to reduce handling charges and minimize per-piece pickup fees.