NMFC 99660: Metal Pin Flower Holders, Class 77.5

Note 99662: NOTE-Applies only on articles consisting of metal bases with pins, used in receptacles to hold flower arrangements.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the commodity: metal, pin-type flower holders (floral frogs/kenzan). Confirm they ship in boxes and match NMFC wording; check Note, item 99662 if your design varies.
2. Prevent punctures: seat holders in trays with pins down, cover with chipboard or foam sheets, and use partitions or inner boxes so pins cannot punch through corrugate.
3. Pack for handling: choose double-wall cartons for heavier sets, bag each holder to reduce abrasion, fill voids to stop rattle, and mark cartons “Pins Enclosed” for safer handling.
4. Document clearly: cite NMFC 99660, Class 77.5 on the BOL, list packaging as boxes, and include piece counts per carton; density details are not required for this class.

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

• Predictable pricing: fixed Class 77.5 simplifies quoting and reduces reclass risk and surprise adjustments.
• Lower claim exposure: puncture-resistant packing for sharp pins cuts damage incidents and speeds claim resolution if needed.
• Faster operations: no density calculation streamlines rate shopping, tendering, and BOL creation for florist supply shipments.
• Better cube control: with secure inner protection, cartons can stack per carrier guidelines, improving trailer utilization and freight rates.