NMFC 47495 - Birdbaths, Terra Cotta | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Package components separately: wrap the bowl and pedestal, add edge protectors, and immobilize with molded foam or honeycomb pads inside a double-wall box or a braced crate.
2. Choose the container by weight and fragility: use heavy-duty boxes for single sets; switch to wood crates for oversized basins or multiple sets to prevent impact damage.
3. Palletize with care: keep zero overhang, add corner boards, stretch wrap tightly, and label This Side Up and Fragile; use do-not-stack cones if bowls cannot bear top load.
4. Bill accurately: list “Birdbaths, terra cotta, boxed/crated — Class 100, NMFC 47495” on the BOL; no density entry needed, but include piece count and pallet quantity.

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

• Predictable rating: fixed Class 100 (non-density) reduces reclasses and speeds instant quoting in TMS platforms.
• Lower claims risk: crate/box guidance for fragile earthenware cuts breakage, saving replacement costs and customer goodwill.
• Operational efficiency: consistent packaging lets importers and garden centers standardize pallets and streamline LTL consolidations.
• Simplified compliance: non-hazardous status eases documentation and carrier acceptance, keeping transit times and accessorials in check.