NMFC 88530 - Glass Shelves in Boxes | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Rate as Class 65 under NMFC 88530 when shipping flat, not-bent cabinet or counter glass shelves in boxes—no density needed.
2. Pad each pane with corner/edge guards and foam sleeves, then separate layers using corrugated or bubble interleave inside a double‑wall box.
3. Stand boxed shelves on edge instead of flat to limit flex; mark cartons with Glass, Do Not Lay Flat, and This Side Up for handling clarity.
4. Moving multiple cartons? Keep boxes as the primary packaging, then band to a pallet with corner boards and a plywood cap to build a tight, single handling unit.

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

• Predictable pricing from a fixed Class 65—simplifies LTL rate shopping and avoids density disputes.
• Lower claim risk by shipping flat, not-curved glass in boxes carriers recognize within the Glassware Group.
• Faster tendering and fewer reweigh/reclass fees since the item is simple-class and non-haz.
• Ideal for store fixture rollouts and service replacements—ship only the shelves/dividers without costly crating.