NMFC 87810 - Glass Bulbs or Tubes | Class N/A

Note 87811: NOTE-Provisions apply only when not containing filaments or gases and without fittings, except they may have metal contact buttons or metal or plastic rings or gaskets.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack fragile glass bulbs and tubes with rigid dividers or foam end-caps inside boxes or crates per Note 87813; add “This Side Up” and “Fragile” labels.
2. Bundle same-length straight rods/tubing with corrugated sleeves and edge protection, then crate or double-wall box to prevent point loads and chafing.
3. List the commodity precisely as NOI glass bulbs/tubes or straight pipe/rods/tubing and reference NMFC 87810; check Notes 87811–87813 if shipping subassemblies.
4. Palletize with no overhang, use cornerboards and stretch wrap, and avoid strapping directly on glass; cap layers with a rigid sheet for top-load resistance.

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

• Accurate 87810 use reduces reclass fees and dispute risk when shipping delicate glass shapes and straight sections.
• Crate or heavy-duty box packaging lowers breakage and claim rates, preserving customer schedules and replacement budgets.
• Clear NOI descriptions streamline carrier acceptance for non-hazardous glass, speeding quotes and tendering in LTL networks.
• Consolidating equal lengths and standardizing inner packs improves cube utilization and can yield better freight rates.