NMFC 5070 - Sports Program Pages in Boxes | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Mark the BOL as Prepaid and list NMFC 5070, Class 65 with the full description: athletic or sports program pages, printed, uncut sheets, boxed.
2. Pack sheets in rigid, double‑wall cartons with edge guards, interleaving, and poly wrap to prevent scuffing, curl, and moisture damage.
3. Palletize identical cartons, add a top cap and corner boards, then stretch‑wrap and strap; avoid overhang to protect vulnerable sheet edges.
4. Provide clear counts and weights per carton and per pallet; label cartons “Printed Program Sheets – Not Cut” to prevent misclassification at terminals.

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

• Predictable rating at Class 65—no density calculations—enables faster quotes and stable budgeting for print shops and athletic departments.
• Prepaid requirement minimizes billing disputes and rebills, keeping administrative costs and timeline risks low before game-day deadlines.
• Standard boxed packaging stacks efficiently, improving cube utilization and reducing damage claims tied to edge and surface abrasion.
• Non-hazardous paper simplifies carrier selection and reduces accessorial exposure, helping control total landed cost on time-sensitive runs.