NMFC 69455 - Fireplace Glass Guards in Boxes | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack each glass screen in a rigid, double‑wall box with foam edge guards and corner blocks around the metal frame. Fill voids so the panel cannot rattle, and isolate mounting hardware in a small inner carton.
2. Weigh the boxed unit and measure the outer carton to calculate density (lbs per cubic foot). Record the pcf on the BOL, as Item 170 uses density to set the class for this article.
3. Palletize upright with no overhang. Use corner boards, a top cap, and two straps plus stretch wrap; mark Fragile Glass and This Side Up to deter stacking and side impacts.
4. Note description clearly: Fireplace glass guard with metal frame, boxed, density-based under Item 170. Add jobsite accessorials (residential, liftgate, call-ahead) when delivering to installers or remodel sites.

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

• Avoid reclass and rebills by documenting pcf and Item 170, keeping your freight invoices predictable and dispute‑free.
• Optimize carton dimensions to improve density, often lowering the freight class and cutting LTL costs without changing product design.
• Reduce damage claims on glass by using reinforced interior packaging and upright palletization, improving carrier handling and customer satisfaction.
• Speed receiving at hearth dealers and construction sites with clearly labeled boxed units, reducing unload time and installation delays.