NMFC 71105: Aquatic Plants in Packages | Class 125

Note 71106: NOTE-Plants must be packaged for shipment so as to prevent leakage during transport.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm your shipment is packaged aquatic plants under NMFC 71105 and meet Note 71106 leakproof standards to prevent moisture escape during LTL handling.
2. Use double‑bagged, heat‑sealed poly liners with damp media (moss, foam, or pads) instead of free water, then place bags in a corrugated carton with a plastic liner.
3. Control temperature and timing: add gel packs or insulation as needed, ship early in the week, and choose service levels that avoid weekend holds or extreme weather lanes.
4. Label cartons clearly with Live Plants, Keep Upright, and Perishable; include any required phytosanitary or nursery certificates and advise the carrier of live contents.

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

• Fixed Class 125 rating streamlines pricing and quoting regardless of density, cutting time spent on remeasuring or density disputes.
• Non‑hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges, improving lane coverage and lowering total landed cost.
• Compliance with Note 71106 (leak‑resistant packaging) reduces spill incidents, reclass fees, and claims tied to moisture damage.
• Purpose‑built packaging reduces plant loss and transit shock, protecting sell‑through quality and decreasing credits or replacements.