Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 57125.00 | Depositories, book or audio-visual material (Book Returns or Audio-Visual Returns), chute type or free-standing type, steel or steel and aluminum combined, see Note, item 57127, in boxes | 150 |
Notes
Note 57127: NOTE-Applies on depositories for the return of books or audio-visual materials, such as videocassettes. Also applies on complement of carts or trucks for free-standing depositories when shipped within the depositories.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Quote as NMFC 57125, Class 150, and name the item on the BOL as “boxed steel book/AV depository—chute or free‑standing” for clear carrier handling.
- Protect chutes, doors, and return slots with foam wrap and edge guards; bag and tape loose hardware or keys inside the box to prevent loss.
- If the boxed unit rides on a pallet, strap and stretch‑wrap securely, keep upright, and mark “Do Not Clamp” to avoid crushing the steel panels.
- Verify site needs like liftgate or inside delivery—these boxed steel units can be bulky. Example: campus book drop replacements shipped to multiple branches.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Correct Class 150 rating reduces reclass fees and dispute time, keeping LTL costs predictable for library or school rollouts.
- Single NMFC covers chute and free‑standing designs, simplifying rate shopping across models and vendors.
- Boxed packaging improves stackability and cube efficiency, lowering per‑unit transportation cost on multi‑stop projects.
- Non‑hazmat status streamlines tendering and documentation, accelerating pickup windows and transit through carrier hubs.