NMFC 68860 - Interlocking Fiberboard Files | Class 85

Note 68862: NOTE-Applies on files used to store such items as rolled blueprints and maps. Ends are not to exceed 4 inches in height by 4 inches in width.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the item matches the listing: interlocking file units with double fiberboard walls and die-cast metal ends; review NMFC Note 68862 for any special provisions.
2. Protect the metal ends to prevent punctures: cap each end with foam or corrugated guards, then overwrap with kraft or bubble before placing in a sturdy master carton.
3. Palletize with the metal ends facing inward toward the pallet center, use corner posts and a top cap, and secure with stretch wrap plus two cross straps for LTL.
4. Declare NMFC 68860, Class 85, non-hazardous on the BOL and list piece counts by carton or bundle to reduce reclass or inspection delays.

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

• Fixed Class 85 simplifies rating and yields predictable LTL quotes without density calculations.
• Proper end protection minimizes puncture damage and claim costs tied to the die-cast edges.
• Interlocking design can nest or align tightly, improving pallet cube and reducing transportation spend per unit.
• Accurate NMFC usage prevents reclass fees and streamlines carrier acceptance across office supply and records-archiving distribution.