NMFC 56040 - Floral & Branch Decor | Class Varies

Article ID

56040

Boxed floral, branches, wreaths—non-live decor.

Freight Group

DECORATIONS GROUP

Decorations Group for artificial or natural displays.

Class Range

N/A 0 classification

Density-based rating; class varies by pcf.

Hazardous

Non-hazardous item; broad carrier acceptance.

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
56040.00	Flowers, Foliage, Grasses, Leaves, Plants, Bushes, Trees, Vines or Branches,Arrangements, Designs, Sprays or Wreaths, see Note, item 56041, artificial or natural, other than live plants, see Note, item 56042, viz.: Arrangements, NOI, in boxes; Berries, Pips or Stamens, clay, cement or plaster and twine or wire combined, in boxes; Branches, Christmas tree, plastic, with steel wire cores or centers, in boxes; Branches, NOI, in boxes; Bushes,NOI, in boxes; Cemetery Memorial Sets, consisting of hollow glass blocks with wooden bases and detached metal legs, see Note, item 56043, in boxes; Cereal Stalks, dried, not manufactured or manufactured into clusters, shapes or sheaves, in boxes; Christmas Trees, artificial, NOI, with or without stands, in fiberboard tubes see Note, item 56044, or in boxes; Designs, NOI, in boxes; Flowers, NOI, in boxes; Foliage, NOI, in boxes; Grasses, NOI, in boxes; Leaves, NOI, in boxes; Plants, NOI, in boxes; Roots, decorative, in packages; Roots, driftwood,in packages; Sprays, NOI, in boxes; Trees, NOI, in boxes; Wreaths, NOI, in boxes; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more

Note 56041: NOTE-Also applies on products in holders, or in holders weighted with cement, plaster or sand.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Confirm the item fits 56040: artificial or natural (non-live) floral decor such as wreaths, branches, sprays, and designs packed in boxes or packages.
Guard sharp or wired ends on branches and sprays with tip protectors, bundle stems, and use double-wall cartons for heavy sets or glass components to prevent punctures.
Compute density for rating: weigh the sealed carton, measure L x W x H, convert to cubic feet, then divide weight by cube (pcf). Note density on the BOL.
Stabilize delicate foliage and dried grasses in inner bags, fill voids with kraft or foam, cap corners, and mark cartons Fragile/Do Not Crush to reduce handling damage.

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

Density-based rating lets you compress wreaths and foliage, reduce empty space, and potentially qualify for a lower freight class and better LTL rates.
Non-hazardous classification broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat-related surcharges, simplifying routing and costing.
Seasonal decor (e.g., holiday branches) benefits from boxed consolidation, which cuts handling, minimizes minimum charges, and improves on-time performance during peaks.
Accurate NMFC pairing for decorative items lowers reclass/reweigh disputes, reduces claim exposure for crush or puncture damage, and stabilizes landed costs.

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