NMFC 50500 - Earthen Conduits & Sewer Pipe | Class N/A

Find earthen conduits in NMFC 50500. Covers clay and concrete drain tile, sewer pipe, and related articles in bundles or pallets. Class N/A, non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID

50500

Earthen conduits, drain tile, sewer pipe group

Total Articles

NMFC articles in this group

Class Range

60-70

Class not specified; varies by item

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 50520 - Concrete Well Casings/Tops | Class 60

Classify concrete well casings or tops under NMFC 50520. Ships in boxes or crates at Class 60 and non-hazardous. Get quick quotes and fewer reclass surprises.

NMFC 50540 - Clay Chimney Flues & Linings | Class N/A

Find clay chimney flues, pipe, and linings in NMFC 50540. Fired-clay conduit, usually palletized or crated for protection, with class not specified. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 50570 - Earthen Underground Conduits | Class 60

Classify earthen underground conduits with NMFC 50570. Covers cement, clay, and concrete or terra cotta, multi-cell, lined or unlined. Class 60, non-hazardous.

NMFC 50590 - Clay Wall Coping | Class N/A

Find clay wall coping under NMFC 50590. Covers earthenware coping pieces packed on pallets or crated with padding. Non-hazardous and class range N/A.

NMFC 50605 - Concrete Manholes/Vaults | Class 60

Ship concrete manholes and utility vaults with NMFC 50605. Covers reinforced or non-reinforced pieces at Class 60 for LTL. Quick lookup and non-hazardous.

NMFC 50610 - Concrete Reinforced Pipe | Class 60

Find NMFC 50610 for reinforced concrete pipe. Covers earthen conduit materials at fixed Class 60 and ships banded or palletized. Non-hazardous for quick quotes.

NMFC 50620 - Earthen Sewer Pipe & Fittings | Class 60

Find NMFC 50620 for earthen sewer pipe and fittings. Includes cement, clay, concrete parts with or without rubber joints, not reinforced. Class 60, non-hazardous.

NMFC 50625 - Concrete-Filled Plastic Sewer Pipe | Class 70

Classify sewer pipe and fittings under NMFC 50625. Concrete or cement-filled double-wall plastic with couplings in packages, Class 70 and non-hazardous.

NMFC 50650 - Clay Septic Tanks | Class N/A

Classify clay septic tanks in NMFC 50650. Earthenware units, usually crated or skid-mounted, ship under a Class N/A item rating. Non-hazardous for simple quoting.

NMFC 50660 - Septic Tanks, Reinforced Concrete | Class N/A

Classify reinforced concrete septic tanks under NMFC 50660. Includes precast builds and typical flatbed blocking or cradle setup. Non-hazardous for simple quotes.

NMFC 50680 - Clay Stove Pipe Thimbles | Class 60

Classify clay stove pipe thimbles in NMFC 50680. Ships in boxes, crates, or drums at Class 60. Non-hazardous for clearer quotes, quick booking, and fewer delays.

NMFC 50700 - Drain Tile & Fittings | Class N/A

Find drain tile and fittings in NMFC 50700. Earthen or ceramic, palletized or banded bundles, Class N/A. Non-hazardous and ready for easy booking.

How to Use This Classification

Select the exact item within the group—conduit, drain tile, or sewer pipe—and note material (clay or concrete), nominal size, and end type to match the correct NMFC subclass under 50500.
Bundle pipes by nesting bells where possible, cap or cover ends, add edge guards, and band to wood skids; avoid overhang and use dunnage blocks between layers to prevent point loading.
Measure the true bundle length, width, and height and weigh the palletized set; mark center of gravity and request no top-stacking. For long sections, consider flatbed instead of LTL.
On the BOL, reference NMFC 50500, list piece and bundle counts, note brittle earthenware handling (no fork tines inside pipe), and photograph packaging before pickup for claims protection.

Business Value

Reduces reclass and reweigh disputes by using the correct group number for clay and concrete pipe products.
Cuts breakage costs through proven bundling, blocking, and edge protection practices tailored to brittle earthenware.
Improves rate negotiations by documenting stackability, accurate dimensions, and mode fit (LTL vs. flatbed) to avoid oversize and special-handling fees.
Speeds operations: a single group reference streamlines BOL creation across conduits, drain tile, and sewer SKUs.