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NMFC 70050 - Flags and Flag Sets | Class 50–400

Article ID
70050
Flags and sets under NMFC 70050
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped, density-based handling rules
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Class 50–400 by package density
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, no hazmat surcharges

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
70050.00 Flags, mounted or not mounted; or Flag Sets, see Note, item 70051; in packages, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
70050.01 Less than 1 400
70050.02 1 but less than 2 300
70050.03 2 but less than 4 250
70050.04 4 but less than 6 175
70050.05 6 but less than 8 125
70050.06 8 but less than 10 100
70050.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
70050.08 12 but less than 15 85
70050.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
70050.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
70050.11 30 but less than 35 60
70050.12 35 but less than 50 55
70050.13 50 or greater 50

Notes

Note 70051: NOTE-Flag sets consist of a flag, disassembled flagpole and mounting hardware in the same retail package.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Measure true density: weigh the packaged shipment and divide by its cubic feet to pick the correct class (e.g., 20 lb in 3 cu ft ≈ 6.7 pcf).
  2. Separate long poles into a capped tube and place fabric, finials, and brackets in a double-wall carton to prevent punctures and keep density predictable.
  3. Increase density safely for fabric-only orders by rolling or lightly compressing textiles in poly bags, but avoid hard creases for ceremonial or embroidered flags.
  4. Note Item 170 packaging rules on the BOL and list NMFC 70050 with piece counts (tube + carton) to reduce reclass or inspection delays.

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

Business Value

  • Accurate density-driven classing cuts reclass fees and surprise accessorials, improving quote precision for retail, school, and government flag programs.
  • Right-size packaging can raise pcf and lower class—moving a fabric shipment from ~3 pcf to ~8 pcf may drop the class and reduce LTL costs materially.
  • Segmenting poles in tubes and hardware in cartons reduces damage claims on brackets and finials, protecting margins during seasonal spikes.
  • Clear NMFC 70050 designation streamlines carrier handling for non-hazmat goods, speeding dock turns and avoiding avoidable inspection holds.