NMFC Code 79000 - Freight Classification Details

NOTE- (a) Furniture may be packed in wood boxes as specified in Item 221. All finished or upholstered surfaces must be protected against damage by adequate interior packaging materials. Bills of lading must describe package as 'wood box.' (b) Where bursting tests or edge crush tests are specified for containers, wrappers or interior packaging, fiberboard must comply with the requirements set forth in Item 222. (c) All packages constructed of corrugated fiberboard, wood or a combination thereof must be conspicuously marked on at least one panel as follows: OR (d) Furniture in form-fitting, L-shaped containers that may be shipped inverted upon each other without damage must be conspicuously marked to indicate loading in either vertical direction, as follows: (e) All numbered packages specifying a corrugated fiberboard outer shipping container must conspicuously bear the certificate of box manufacturer as shown in Item 222-1(a)(2) and (3). (f) All numbered packages must also bear the package certificate, as shown in Item 299. (g) Bills of lading must show package number of the package in which furniture is shipped. (h) Articles with sliding doors in operating position must have such doors secured in place.