NMFC 91900 - Structural Gypsum Panels | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Quote and tender using NMFC 91900 at Class 70; describe the commodity as Structural Gypsum Panels and note Nonhazardous to avoid hazmat accessorials.
2. Select compliant packaging: heavy-duty boxes or wooden crates for smaller cuts; for full sheets, build metal‑strapped bundles with fiberboard edge guards not less than 0.100 inch thick on all sides.
3. Palletize flat on a solid deck or 3–4 runners to prevent sagging; band bundles to the pallet, avoid overhang, add a rigid top sheet and corner protectors, and use clear handling labels to protect edges.
4. Keep moisture out: poly-wrap and tape seams, use waterproof slipsheets, and avoid clamp-truck handling that can crush edges; request dry-van service and confirm no exposure to rain at cross-docks.

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

• Predictable LTL rating at Class 70 helps control freight spend and minimizes costly reclass fees or disputes.
• Meeting the fiberboard edge-protection spec materially lowers damage risk, reducing OS&D claims and preserving project schedules.
• Metal‑strapped bundles cut packaging time and lumber use versus full crating, improving throughput without sacrificing carrier acceptance.
• Nonhazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges, enabling faster routing to distributors and jobsites.