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NMFC 38020 - Door Light/Louver Inserts | Class 70

Article ID
38020
NMFC 38020 door light/louver inserts, boxed
Freight Group
BUILDING WOODWORK GROUP
Building Woodwork Group millwork door hardware
Class Range
70 1 classification
Fixed Class 70 for boxed units
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, no special handling needed

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
38020.00 Lights, Louvers or Grilles, flush door insert, glazed or not glazed, with or without perforated metal inserts, in boxes 70

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Box each flush door insert with edge guards and foam around any glazing; use corrugated or honeycomb cells to keep louver blades from bending.
  2. For multi-box moves, palletize with a rigid top sheet to prevent strap crush, mark This Side Up, and label clearly as Flush Door Insert.
  3. Remember: glazed or unglazed, with or without perforated metal, all qualify under NMFC 38020 at Class 70—avoid mislabeling as lighting fixtures or HVAC grilles.
  4. Provide counts and largest box dimensions for quotes, keep per-box weights manageable to reduce handling damage, and add moisture barrier for jobsite deliveries.

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

Business Value

  • Single Class 70 across variants simplifies rating and reduces reclass risk, keeping LTL quotes predictable.
  • Boxed presentation protects delicate glass and louver fins, lowering claim frequency and install delays on site.
  • Predictable NMFC mapping supports consolidated millwork shipments to distributors or projects, improving lane pricing leverage.
  • Non-hazardous status streamlines paperwork and scheduling for time-sensitive construction phases.