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NMFC 14000 – Non-Explosive Ammunition | Class N/A

Classify non-explosive ammunition with NMFC 14000. Includes dummy rounds, spent casings, links, and snap caps in cartons or crates. Non-hazardous for LTL.

Freight Group ID
14000
NMFC 14000 for inert ammunition items
Total Articles
2
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
85
No fixed class; carrier rating applies
Category
METALS, ALLOYS, CHEMICALS
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 14010 - Inert Ammo & Practice Bombs | Density Class

Classify inert practice bombs, bullets, and cases under NMFC 14010. Steel, iron, or concrete items in boxes or crates use a density-based class. Easy shipping.

NMFC 14250 - Empty/Sand-Loaded Projectiles | Class 85

Classify inert practice rounds fast in NMFC 14250. Covers empty or sand-loaded metal projectiles packed in crates or on pallets. Class 85 with hazmat handling.

How to Use This Classification

  • Verify inert status before tender: no primers, powder, gas, smoke, or incendiary components. Mark the BOL as “Inert Ammunition—No Live Components.”
  • Package to prevent rattle and abrasion. Use plastic trays or bags for loose brass, dividers for dummy rounds, and double-wall cartons or small wooden crates.
  • Palletize dense loads carefully: keep layers tight, use corner boards, stretch-wrap to the deck, and add two straps per direction to control center of mass.
  • Describe precisely: “Ammunition, Not Explosive—dummy rounds/spent casings/links.” Include counts and materials to avoid hazmat confusion and carrier inspection delays.

Business Value

  • Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat fees and special paperwork, reducing total landed cost and speeding tender-to-pickup timelines.
  • Clear NMFC 14000 descriptions minimize reclass or delay risks, protecting margins from surprise re-rate charges and inspection holds.
  • Right-sized cartons and stabilized pallets cut damage to casings and links, lowering claim frequency and preserving resale quality for training or recycling.
  • Broader carrier acceptance versus live ammo allows more quotes and routing options, improving capacity access and rate leverage during peak periods.