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NMFC 165100 - Railway Material & Equipment | Class N/A

Classify railway material and equipment in NMFC 165100. Grouped items with no fixed class range and common packaging like pallets or bundles. Non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID
165100
Railway materials and equipment grouping header
Total Articles
112
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
50-200
No fixed class; see specific sub-items
Category
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 165105 - Railway Car Truck Adapters | Class 50

Classify railway car truck adapters under NMFC 165105. Iron or steel parts shipped in packages at Class 50. Clear quoting and lower LTL rates. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 165107 - Locomotive Brake Adjusters | Class 55

Classify locomotive brake adjusters in NMFC 165107. Steel components shipped in boxes are rated Class 55 for LTL. Clear guidance for non-hazardous freight.

NMFC 165110 – Railway Angle Bars/Plates | Class 50

Classify railway angle bars or plates in NMFC 165110. Iron or steel components ship at Class 50 with simple, non-density rules and banded bundles. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 165130 - Railway Arch Bars | Class 50

Ship railway arch bars with NMFC 165130. Dense steel components move at Class 50 and pack well on pallets, skids, or crated sets. Non-hazardous for fast quoting.

NMFC 165140 - Railway Journal Roller Bearings | Class N/A

Find NMFC 165140 for railway journal roller bearing assemblies. Applies to shipments in boxes or drums per Note item 165142. Non-hazardous and fast to classify.

NMFC 165170 - Railway Axles, Car or Locomotive | Class N/A

Find railway car or locomotive axles under NMFC 165170 (Class N/A). Covers steel or forged units and skidded, crated, or banded bundles. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 165200: Ballast Plows / Unloaders — Class 100

Ship ballast plows in NMFC 165200. Covers railway ballast unloaders made of steel or alloy and typical crated or skidded shipments. Class 100, non-hazardous.

NMFC 165210 - Ballast Spreaders | Class 77.5

Classify ballast spreaders under NMFC 165210. Covers railway maintenance tools shipped crated or palletized at Class 77.5. Non-hazardous for easy shipping.

NMFC 165230 – Railway Base Plates, Iron/Steel | Class 50

Classify railway track base plates in NMFC 165230. Iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 and move on pallets or in crates. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

NMFC 165270 – Concrete Battery Storage Boxes | Class N/A

Find concrete battery storage boxes in NMFC 165270. Includes chutes, vaults, and wells, packaged in boxes and Class N/A. Non-hazardous for fast classification.

NMFC 165310 - Bearings, Car Bolster Plate | Class 50

Ship car bolster plate bearings under NMFC 165310. Heavy steel plates with or without rollers rate Class 50 and pack on pallets or in crates. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 165330 – Car Journal Bearings, Non-Ball | Class 70

Classify car journal bearings in NMFC 165330. Covers non-ball or roller types in boxes or drums at Class 70. Fast quoting and non-hazardous shipping status.

NMFC 165340 - Railcar Brake Steps, Steel | Class 60

Find railcar running boards and brake steps under NMFC 165340. Iron or steel units shipped in bundles at Class 60 for LTL. Fast classification, non-hazardous.

NMFC 165350 - Railway Car Bodies | Class 85

Classify railway car bodies under NMFC 165350. Includes steel bodies for cinder, dump, ladle, hot metal or slag cars on skids or racks. Class 85, non-hazardous.

NMFC 165370 - Mine Car Bodies, >4 Wheels, Steel | Class 200

Classify mine car bodies in NMFC 165370. Iron or steel units with more than four wheels, shipped loose. Class 200 for quick quotes and non-hazardous.

NMFC 165410 - Rail Car Bolsters & Buffers | Class 50

Classify railway car bolsters or buffers in NMFC 165410. Robust steel parts ship at Class 50 with pallets or crated protection. Non-hazardous for quick rating.

NMFC 165430 - Rail Bonds | Class N/A

Find rail bonds in NMFC 165430. Includes copper jumpers, braided bonds, and lugged connectors in cartons or on reels. Non-hazardous and quick to classify.

NMFC 165450 - Railway Journal Boxes | Class N/A

Classify railway journal boxes in NMFC 165450. Cast steel or iron housings shipped in boxes or on pallets, with protective caps and blocking. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 165510 - Brake Beams, railcar or locomotive | Class 50

Find brake beams for railcars or locos in NMFC 165510. Durable steel parts move at Class 50 and ship loose, banded, or crated. Non-hazardous for quick rating.

NMFC 165530 - Railway Brake Equipment, NOI | Class 77.5

Classify railway brake equipment in NMFC 165530. Covers air, electric, or steam components, crated or palletized, at Class 77.5. Non-hazardous for easier quoting.

NMFC 165550 - Brake Shoe Mats Expanded Metal | Class 70

Classify Brake Shoe Mats in NMFC 165550. Expanded metal mats shipped in packages are Class 70 under the Railway Group. Non-hazardous for easy LTL booking.

NMFC 165570 - Rail Car Brake Shoes & Parts | Class 50

Classify railway brake shoes in NMFC 165570. Solid cast iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 and ride well on pallets or crates. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

NMFC 165590 - Steel Railway Brakes, NOI | Class 70

Classify steel railway or locomotive brake parts with NMFC 165590. Includes NOI steel components crated or pallet-banded at Class 70. Non-hazardous, easy ship.

NMFC 165610 - Railway Bumpers, Iron or Steel | Class 50

Classify railcar, locomotive, or track bumpers in NMFC 165610. Iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 with simple item-based rating. Non-hazardous for freight.

NMFC 165650 - Locomotive Cabs | Class N/A

Classify locomotive cabs in NMFC 165650. Covers steel or composite cab shells crated, skidded, or blocked for transport. Class not specified and non-hazardous.

NMFC 165670 - Aluminum Car Doors | Class 100

Classify aluminum railway car doors in NMFC 165670. Fixed Class 100, NOI item, covers palletized or crated components. Non-hazardous and easy to rate.

NMFC 165690 - Steel Car Retarders | Class 70

Find steel car retarders and parts under NMFC 165690. Class 70 covers railway maintenance components shipped palletized or crated. Non-hazardous freight.

NMFC 165710 - Car Roofs KD or Roof Parts Steel | Class 50

Classify steel car roofs and roof parts in NMFC 165710. KD pieces, NOI, ship at Class 50 with the Railway Group. Clear rating for budgeting and non-hazardous.

NMFC 165730 - Car Roofs, SU, steel | Class 85

Classify steel car roofs in NMFC 165730. Set up (SU) items ship at Class 85 and skip density rules. Simple coverage for railway parts. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 165770: Carlines—Rail Car/Locomotive, Class 50

Classify single carlines for railway cars or locomotives under NMFC 165770. Fixed Class 50 with no density rule and no set packaging. Non-hazardous shipping.

NMFC 165800 - Railway Cars | Class 85–125

Classify railway cars and car bodies in NMFC 165800. Boxed or crated steel or composite assemblies rate at Classes 85–125. Non-hazardous for simpler booking.

NMFC 165880 - Railway Cars, Not On Wheels | Class 77.5-100

Classify railway cars not on own wheels in NMFC 165880. Covers cradled or secured units with blocking and chains, class 77.5-100. Nonhazardous for easier shipping.

NMFC 166000 - Iron Channel Pins in Boxes | Class 77.5

Classify iron channel pins in NMFC 166000. Boxed or drummed, fixed Class 77.5 for railway hardware and track work. Non-hazardous for simpler LTL quotes.

NMFC 166030 - Clamps, rail, iron or steel, NOI | Class 77.5

Classify rail clamps under NMFC 166030. Iron or steel parts at Class 77.5 with non-density rules and pallet or crate packing. Non-hazardous for quicker quotes.

NMFC 166070 - Coupler Knuckles | Class 50

Classify railway coupler knuckles under NMFC 166070. Heavy forged or cast steel parts ship at Class 50 in crates, bins, or banded pallets. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 166090 - Railway Couplers | Class 50

Classify railway car and locomotive couplers in NMFC 166090. Heavy steel castings shipped loose, palletized, or crated are Class 50. Non-hazardous, easy rating.

NMFC 166110 - Railway Coupling Pins | Class 50

Find NMFC 166110 for railway coupling pins at Class 50. Solid steel parts ship best in crates, steel bins, or banded pallets. Non-hazardous for easier quotes.

NMFC 166115 - Aluminum Hopper Car Hatch Covers | Class N/A

Classify aluminum hopper car hatch covers in NMFC 166115. Ships in packages and designed for railcar maintenance needs. Class range not specified. Nonhazardous.

NMFC 166120 - Steel Journal Box Covers | Class 50

Classify steel railway journal box covers in NMFC 166120. Boxes or packages weigh at least 25 lb each and ship at Class 50. Non-hazardous for easy booking.

NMFC 166130: Railway Track Crossovers, Steel – Class 50

Classify railway track crossovers in NMFC 166130. Covers iron or steel components shipped bundled or skidded at Class 50. Fast quotes and non-hazardous.

NMFC 166150 - Cross Tie Fastenings, Iron/Steel | Class 50

Find Cross Tie Fastenings in NMFC 166150. Iron or steel parts shipped in packages, classified at Class 50. Easy quoting and planning, non-hazardous. Quick booking.

NMFC 166170 - Iron/Steel Railway Cross Ties | Class 50

Classify iron or steel railway cross ties under NMFC 166170. Fixed Class 50 with no density rules or packaging. Non-hazardous for fast quotes and easy shipping.

NMFC 166230 - Rail Crossing Foundations | Class 50

Find rail crossing foundations in NMFC 166230. Iron or steel parts rate at Class 50 under non-density rules. Non-hazardous for quick quotes and easier LTL.

NMFC 166250 - Rail track crossing (iron/steel) | Class 50

Find NMFC 166250 for rail track crossings. Iron or steel pieces ship Class 50 and pack well in bundles or on pallets. Non-hazardous for easier quoting.

NMFC 166270 - Railway Track Crossing, Steel | Class 70

Find steel railway roadway crossings under NMFC 166270. Covers steel track crossings and parts, shipped bundled or crated, Class 70. Non-hazardous. Quick lookup.

NMFC 166390 - Railway Track Derailers | Class 50

Classify railway track derailers in NMFC 166390. Iron or steel units, with or without flags or targets, move at Class 50 and are non-hazardous. Easy booking.

NMFC 166410 – Refrigerator Car Doors | Class 70

Classify refrigerator car doors and frames in NMFC 166410. Covers steel or insulated sections and racks at Class 70, shipped on skids or crated. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 166420 - Railway Car Doors, NOI | Class N/A

Classify railway car doors under NMFC 166420. Covers steel, aluminum, or composite doors shipped crated or palletized, NOI. Non-hazardous for fast classification.

NMFC 166430 - Draft Gear & Rigging | Class 50

Find railway draft gear and rigging in NMFC 166430. Covers steel assemblies for cars or locomotives, loose or palletized, Class 50 and non-hazardous. Easy quotes.

NMFC 166450 – Draft/Coupler Yokes | Class 50

Find NMFC 166450 for railway draft or coupler yokes. Heavy steel castings ship at fixed Class 50 in crates, pallets, or banded bundles. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 166470 - Rail Drawbridge Guides | Class 50

Classify rail drawbridge guides in NMFC 166470. Iron or steel track parts are Class 50 and use a simple, no-density listing. Non-hazardous for easy shipping.

NMFC 166530 - Dry Kiln Cars or Trucks, Iron | Class N/A

Find dry kiln cars or trucks under NMFC 166530. Iron, NOI, often shipped loose or crated on skids. Class not specified and non-hazardous for easy rating.

NMFC 166590 - Car Ends, Steel or Steel/Wood | Class 50

Find NMFC 166590 for car ends. Covers steel or steel-and-wood rail car components at Class 50. Simple non-density rating for easy quotes, non-hazardous today.

NMFC 166610 - Equalizers, locomotive | Class 70

Classify locomotive equalizers in NMFC 166610. Covers steel or cast iron parts shipped crated, banded, or palletized at Class 70. Non-hazardous for quoting.

NMFC 166710 - Car Floors or Sills, Steel | Class 50

Find steel railway car floors or sills under NMFC 166710. Fixed Class 50 with simple handling and no special packaging. Non-hazardous for easy LTL shipping.

NMFC 166730 - Railway Foot Guards, Iron/Steel | Class 50

Classify railway track foot guards in NMFC 166730. Iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 and can be bundled or palletized with no density needed. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 166750 - Locomotive Frames | Class N/A

Classify locomotive frames under NMFC 166750. Covers steel or cast assemblies shipped in crates, skids, or racks and is non-hazardous for easy quotes. Reliable.

NMFC 166770 - Frog Filler Blocks, Railway | Class 50

Classify railway frog filler blocks in NMFC 166770. Iron or steel parts ship at fixed Class 50 with no density math. Fewer reclass fees. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 166790 - Rail track frogs, iron or steel | Class 50

Classify rail track frogs in NMFC 166790. Covers iron or steel turnout crossings at a fixed Class 50, regardless of packaging. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

NMFC 166810 - Railway Safety Gates | Class 77.5

Classify railway safety gates under NMFC 166810. Covers steel or aluminum gate arms, palletized or crated, at Class 77.5. Non-hazardous for straightforward LTL.

NMFC 166830 - Gauges, Tank Car, in Packages | Class 100

Ship tank car gauges under NMFC 166830. Packaged instruments in cartons or crates ship at Class 100 and are non-hazardous. Get accurate quotes and easy booking.

NMFC 166850 – Railway Car Grain Doors | Class 50

Classify railway car grain doors in NMFC 166850. Covers wood or fiber panels shipped banded or palletized at Class 50. Clear pricing and non-hazardous.

NMFC 166870 - Guard Rail Clamps, Railway Track | Class 50

Classify railway guard rail clamps under NMFC 166870. Iron or steel hardware, Class 50, simple non-density item. Faster quotes and booking, non-hazardous.

NMFC 166970 - Journal Box Pedestal Liners | Class 70

Classify steel journal box pedestal liners in NMFC 166970. Class 70 covers boxed railway car or locomotive parts. Non-hazardous status and fast quotes.

NMFC 167050 - Loose Engine-Driven Locomotives | Class 85

Classify locomotive moves under NMFC 167050. Internal combustion units shipped loose and not moved on their own wheels are Class 85. Non-hazardous, faster rating.

NMFC 167070 - Log Bunks, Flat Car | Class 50

Find log bunks for flat cars in NMFC 167070. Steel or fabricated bunks ship at Class 50 and move unboxed or palletized. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

NMFC 167090 - Rail Journal Lubricators | Class 100

Classify railway journal lubricators under NMFC 167090. Packed in boxes or crates and rated Class 100. Non-hazardous for fast, accurate quotes and booking.

NMFC 167100 - Railway Journal Lubricators | Class N/A

Classify railway journal lubricators under NMFC 167100. Fabric with expanded plastic or rubber parts, class N/A. Non-hazardous and easy shipping when secured.

NMFC 167110 – Railway Track Lubricators | Class 70

Find NMFC 167110 for railway track lubricators. Covers iron or steel units and common pallet or crate shipments at Class 70. Non-hazardous for easier quoting.

NMFC 167140 – Rail Tie Cushioning Pads | Class 60

Find rail tie cushioning pads in NMFC 167140. Rubber or asphalt with fabric or fiber, shipped in packages. Fixed Class 60 and non-hazardous for fast quotes.

NMFC 167190: Center Spring Plates, Rail & Loco | Class 50

Classify center spring plates for railway cars and locomotives in NMFC 167190. Heavy steel parts ship at Class 50 on pallets or crates. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 167230 - Railway Parcel Racks in Crates | Class 100

Classify railway passenger car parcel racks under NMFC 167230. Packed in boxes or crates and billed at Class 100. Clear quoting and non-hazardous. Fast booking.

NMFC 167250: Rail Anchors in Packages - Class 50

Classify rail anchors fast in NMFC 167250. Iron or steel anti-creepers and stays in packages ship at Class 50. Non-hazardous for easier rating.

NMFC 167350 – Rail Braces & Track Clips, Class 50

Classify railway track braces, chairs, guards, joints, yokes, and rail clips in NMFC 167350. Iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 on pallets. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 167370 – Wooden Rail Filler Blocks | Class 60

Classify wooden rail filler blocks under NMFC 167370. Covers bundled lumber parts used in railway work at Class 60 for LTL. Simple booking and non-hazardous.

NMFC 167390 - Rail Joints (Iron/Wood) | Class 65

Classify rail joints in NMFC 167390. Covers iron-and-wood or insulating builds at freight class 65 with simple, no-density rules. Non-hazardous for easy shipping.

NMFC 167430 - Railway rails, iron or steel | Class 50

Ship railway rails under NMFC 167430. Iron or steel track sections, usually shipped in bundled lengths, Class 50. Non-hazardous for easy LTL or carload planning.

NMFC 167470 - Iron/Steel Railway Car Parts | Class 50–100

Find NMFC 167470 for rail car parts. Covers iron or steel castings, forgings, stampings in boxes, packages, or loose. Class 50–100 by weight and non-hazardous.

NMFC 167520 - Hand Railway Switch Machines | Class 85

Find NMFC 167520 for hand switch machines. Includes electrical or mechanical locking and derail or signal gear, crated or palletized. Class 85 and non-hazardous.

NMFC 167540 - Railway Tie Anti-checking Irons | Class 50

Classify railway tie anti-checking irons in NMFC 167540. Packed in bags, boxes, or drums and rated Class 50 for LTL. Durable metal parts, non-hazardous.

NMFC 167560 - Reefer Car Floor Pans & Flashing | Class 70

Classify refrigerator car bunker floor pans and back flashing in NMFC 167560. Sheet steel parts ship at Class 70 and do not require density. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 167580 - Rail Track Splice Bars | Class 50

Classify rail track splice bars in NMFC 167580. Iron or steel bars in bundles or on pallets are Class 50. Non-density, non-hazardous for easy booking today.

NMFC 167600 - Replacers, Railway Car/Locomotive | Class 50

Classify steel railway car or locomotive replacers in NMFC 167600. Fixed Class 50 with no density factor and no special packaging notes. Non-hazardous for LTL.

NMFC 167700 - Car Seat Frames, Iron or Steel | Class 100

Classify car seat frames in NMFC 167700. Iron or steel parts shipped in packages are rated Class 100. Clear guidance for LTL quotes and non-hazardous status.

NMFC 167720 - Seats, Car | Class N/A

Find railcar seats in NMFC 167720. Covers steel or aluminum frames with foam upholstery, packed on pallets, crates, or racks. Class N/A and non-hazardous.

NMFC 167740 - Semaphores & Crossing Signals, KD | Class 85

Find NMFC 167740 for semaphores and railway crossing signals. KD parts like masts, LED heads, and cabinets ship in crates or on pallets. Class 85, non-hazardous.

NMFC 167760: Railway Crossing Sound Signals, Class 85

Classify railway crossing sound warning signals under NMFC 167760. KD units in packages move at Class 85 for LTL. Clear specs and nonhazardous for easy booking.

NMFC 167770 - Steel Slack Adjusters | Class 70

Classify steel slack adjusters under NMFC 167770. Mechanical brake regulators shipped in packages, rated Class 70. Non-hazardous for easy LTL quoting.

NMFC 167880 - Snow Plows, Railway, KD | Class 85

Classify railway snow plows in NMFC 167880. KD steel assemblies and blade frames ship at Class 85 and fit LTL. Quick quoting and accurate paperwork, non-hazardous.

NMFC 167920 - Steel Railway Springs | Class 50

Classify steel railway car or locomotive springs under NMFC 167920. Fixed Class 50, no density or special packaging required. Non-hazardous for fast quotes.

NMFC 167940 - Steel Car Stakes & Stake Pockets | Class 50

Find steel car stakes and stake pockets in NMFC 167940. Class 50 coverage for durable steel parts, shipped in bundles or crates. Non-hazardous for easy booking.

NMFC 168000 - Railway Switch Points & Stands | Class 50

Classify railway switch points or stands in NMFC 168000. Iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 under a simple single-class rule. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

NMFC 168020 – Switch Targets for Railway Track | Class 50

Classify railway switch targets in NMFC 168020. Covers iron or steel pieces with simple pallet or crate packing and fixed Class 50. Non-hazardous for LTL.

NMFC 168040 - Railway Track Switches, Iron/Steel | Class 50

Find railway track switches in NMFC 168040. Iron or steel components at fixed Class 50 with simple pallet or crate prep and no density rule. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 168060 - Rail Bond Socket Terminals | Class N/A

Find rail bond socket terminals in NMFC 168060. Covers shipments in boxes or drums and noted non-hazardous. Quick reference when no class range is shown.

NMFC 168080 - Railway Tie Bolts, Iron/Steel | Class 50

Classify railway tie bolts in NMFC 168080. Iron or steel hardware shipped in packages is rated Class 50 for LTL. Fast rating and clean paperwork, non-hazardous.

NMFC 168120 - Railway Tie Plates or Rods | Class 50

Classify railway tie plates and tie rods in NMFC 168120. Iron or steel, with or without clips, ships at Class 50 using a simple rule. Non-hazardous status.

NMFC 168140 - Steel Wheel Tires for Railcars | Class 50

Find steel wheel tires for railcars and locomotives under NMFC 168140. Solid steel rings, banded or crated, ship at Class 50. Non-hazardous for easy booking.

NMFC 168180 – Railway Track Bolts, Nuts, Washers | Class 50

Classify railway track bolts, nuts, and washers under NMFC 168180. Iron or steel parts shipped in packages are Class 50. Simple quoting and non-hazardous.

NMFC 168200 - Track Spikes, Iron/Steel | Class 50

Classify railway track spikes in NMFC 168200. Iron or steel spikes shipped in packages are rated Class 50 for economical LTL. Simple lookup and non-hazardous.

NMFC 168220 - Railway Track Wedges/Turnouts | Class 50

Classify railway track wedges or turnouts in NMFC 168220. Iron or steel parts ship at Class 50 and use simple, non-density rules. Non-hazardous for easy booking.

NMFC 168240 - Portable Railway Tracks | Class 70

Classify portable railway track sections in NMFC 168240. Iron or steel sections at Class 70 for quick LTL quotes. Non-hazardous and easy booking with carriers.

NMFC 168250 - Trolley Harps in Boxes | Class 70

Classify trolley harps under NMFC 168250. Metal pole-end assemblies ship boxed at Class 70 and fit dense rail hardware. Carrier-friendly, non-hazardous.

NMFC 168255 - Trolley Poles, without attachments | Class 70

Find trolley poles in NMFC 168255. Covers bare steel or wood poles without fittings, shipped bundled or racked at Class 70. Non-hazardous for easy LTL shipping.

NMFC 168260 - Trolley Wheels in Boxes | Class 85

Find trolley wheels in NMFC 168260. Steel or cast iron parts packed in boxes move at Class 85 and fall under the Railway Group. Non-hazardous for easy shipping.

NMFC 168400 - Railcar Truck Frames or Sides | Class 50

Classify railcar or locomotive truck frames in NMFC 168400. Steel build, fixed Class 50, no density breaks and easy handling. Non-hazardous for quick quotes.

NMFC 168420 - Railway Car Trucks (No Motors) | Class N/A

Classify railway car or locomotive trucks in NMFC 168420. Steel bogies without motors, shipped on skids or fixtures and banded. Class N/A, non‑hazardous.

NMFC 168440 - Railway Trucks & Motors Combined | Class 85

Classify railway trucks and traction motors in NMFC 168440. Fixed Class 85 covers combined assemblies on skids or crated. Non-hazardous, easy rating and fast.

NMFC 168500 - Steel Car Underframes & Hoppers | Class 70

Classify steel car underframes in NMFC 168500. Includes composition, steel or wooden floors, plus steel frames with hopper bottoms. Class 70, non-hazardous.

NMFC 168560 - Vestibule Couplings/Diaphragms | Class 100

Classify railway vestibule couplings and folded diaphragms in NMFC 168560. Packaged bellows-fold parts ship Class 100 for easier quoting. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 168620 - Railway Wheels, Iron/Steel | Class N/A

Find NMFC 168620 for railway wheels. Iron or steel, loose or in packages, with or without axles, class range noted as N/A. Non-hazardous for easy quotes.

NMFC 168640 - Old Railway Wheels for Remelt | Class 50

Classify old railway car or tender wheels in NMFC 168640. Iron or steel remelt scrap, loose or packaged, ships at Class 50. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

How to Use This Classification

  • Pin down the exact railway item (rails, tie plates, switch machines, signal masts) and match it to the specific NMFC sub-item under the Railway Group—avoid using the group header as the shipping class.
  • Detail packaging and securement on the BOL: banded rail bundles on skids, crated switch machines, palletized fasteners, or racked wheelsets, and include counts, bundle length, and total weight.
  • Call out handling constraints early—overlength rails, sharp edges, or concentrated weights—and request suitable equipment (extended-tine forklifts, side loaders) and loading direction (side or end).
  • Separate ancillary materials (lubricants, batteries, lamps) into distinct line items when present to preserve non-hazardous status and prevent misclassification or delays.

Business Value

  • Correct sub-item selection within the Railway Group reduces reclass fees and produces more accurate LTL rates for heavy or overlength components.
  • Clear packaging and securement notes lower claim risk on precision equipment like switch motors and control housings, protecting project timelines.
  • Proactive disclosure of lengths and loading needs helps avoid accessorials such as overlength, special equipment, and limited access charges.
  • Using the grouping as a precise lookup framework speeds quotes for mixed railway shipments, improving procurement responsiveness and carrier acceptance.