NMFC 64840 - Poultry Laying Cages, KD | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Bundle KD wire panels and frames with corner protectors and interleaving sheets to stop mesh-to-mesh abrasion, then band securely to a pallet without overhang.
2. Separate and box small parts (clips, feeders, drinkers, fasteners). Label: “KD poultry cages — hardware enclosed” to prevent loss and simplify piece counts.
3. Choose palletization for LTL handling; keep stacks low enough to avoid bending (e.g., under 48 in). Use fiberboard caps and stretch wrap plus strapping for containment.
4. Mirror the NMFC on the BOL: “Cages, poultry laying, wire or wire-and-steel, KD, in packages — NMFC 64840 — Class 100.” Add “Do Not Stack” cones if frames deform under load.

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

• Predictable pricing with a fixed Class 100 rating—no density calculations, faster quotes, and fewer rating disputes.
• Lower reclass and damage claims by matching the exact KD-in-packages description and using edge protection and part boxing.
• KD packaging increases trailer cube efficiency, enabling more cage sets per shipment and reducing per-unit freight cost.
• Cleaner dock workflows and shorter dwell times: clearly labeled bundles and boxed hardware speed receiving at farms and distributors.