NMFC 88400 - Pipe Fittings, NOI, in boxes | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the product fits this entry: glass pipe fittings (elbows, tees, couplings) shipped in boxes. Use corrugated partitions and foam sleeves to separate each piece.
2. Pack tightly to stop movement: fill voids with kraft paper or bubble, double-wall cartons for heavier assortments, and apply “Fragile – Glass” and orientation arrows on every box.
3. Palletize with no overhang, add top/bottom sheets, then strap and stretch-wrap. Keep heavier boxes low and avoid stacking pressure points on couplings or ground glass joints.
4. Print BOL with NMFC 88400, Class 100. Density is not required for rating, but include carton dimensions when negotiating cubic rules or capacity-based charges.

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

• Predictable rating: fixed Class 100 reduces reclass fees and dispute risk for NOI glass fittings.
• Boxed packaging aligns with standard LTL handling, lowering special handling surcharges and speeding dock turns.
• Damage cost control: partitioned cartons and foam inserts sharply cut breakage and claims for brittle glassware.
• Non-hazardous status simplifies carrier selection and accelerates quoting and tendering across multiple lanes.