NMFC 71480 - Florists' Wooden Flower Stems | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Bundle stems tightly inside each box and add corrugated end pads so dowel tips or wire ends don’t punch through, especially on 24–36 in. lengths.
2. Palletize with no overhang, cross-stack the cartons, apply corner boards and two straps, then stretch-wrap to prevent slender boxes from bowing in transit.
3. Print NMFC 71480 and Class 70 on the BOL and cartons alongside piece count and lengths; use “Do Not Crush” or “Top Load Only” where stacking risk exists.
4. In humid routes, line boxes with kraft or poly to limit wood warp and wire corrosion, and keep cartons away from liquids, melts, or ice packs.

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

• Fixed Class 70 simplifies quotes and eliminates density math, reducing reclass fees and billing disputes.
• Non-hazardous florist components expand carrier options and speed tendering without special approvals.
• Boxed presentation cuts handling touches and claim risk from split wood tips or bent wire, improving delivery quality.
• Consolidating many light cartons on one pallet improves cube efficiency and lowers per-shipment costs for wholesalers and event florists.