NMFC 65410 – Garden Heaters in Crates | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify each heater/smudge pot is empty, dry, and odor-free; cap or tape any filler ports and wrap burner assemblies and chimneys to prevent dents and soot transfer.
2. Choose packaging by unit count: single units in double-wall boxes with blocking and foam; multi-units in wood crates with internal bracing and “This Side Up” labels.
3. Palletize boxed/crated units to keep freight off conveyors and enable forklift handling; use edge protectors and banding so metal pots don’t chafe through packaging.
4. Include an affidavit stating “no fuel, cleaned and dry,” plus item count and packaging type to avoid hazmat confusion and speed carrier inspections.

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

• Non-hazardous status when empty avoids hazmat fees and extra paperwork, keeping orchard heater shipments simple and predictable.
• Boxed or crated packing minimizes damage to metal bodies and chimneys, reducing claims, reships, and frost-season downtime in the grove.
• Clear NMFC reference (65410) and packaging detail lead to accurate LTL quotes and fewer reclass disputes at delivery.
• Nesting compatible pots with spacers and crating as a single pallet lowers cube and improves stackability, often cutting freight rates during peak seasons.