NMFC 76380 - Fountain Figures in Crates | Class 85-150

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Match packaging to build: crate stone or cast-concrete tiers with internal blocking; use double‑wall boxes and molded inserts for resin or fiberglass kits; place loose pumps or hardware in inner cartons or drums.
2. Drain and dry basins completely, cap inlets, and bag nozzles, fasteners, and lighting kits together. Protect decorative finishes with foam wrap and corner guards to prevent rubs.
3. Palletize with a 4‑way entry skid, zero overhang, and the heaviest base centered low. Strap, stretch‑wrap, and add “This Side Up,” tip‑n‑tell indicators, and “Do Not Stack” cones for tall stacked tiers.
4. Confirm the proper class within the 85–150 range based on construction and packaging. List exact weight and exterior dimensions on the BOL to avoid reclass or oversize corrections.

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

• Crating and bracing reduce breakage of brittle stone and ornate figures, cutting claims and replacement costs while preserving customer satisfaction.
• Understanding the 85–150 class range helps you package to align with more favorable classes when protection is higher, improving LTL rates over lightly boxed options.
• Non‑hazardous status streamlines booking and avoids hazmat surcharges, shortening lead times for seasonal garden-center and landscape project deliveries.
• Clear BOL wording—“Fountains or Fountain Figures, NOI, boxed/crated/drum”—lowers inspection risk and reclass fees, while standardized pallets speed receiving at retail and job sites.