NMFC 104070: Burnt-Out Annealing Boxes & Pots, Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use rugged boxes or crate-strength cartons with internal blocking and bracing; band boxed units to pallets to secure heavy iron/steel pots, boxes, and pot bottoms.
2. Confirm items are truly burnt out—no oils, residues, or combustibles—and sweep loose scale; note non-hazmat status on paperwork to avoid carrier refusals.
3. Describe precisely on the BOL: “Annealing Boxes/Pots, burnt out – NMFC 104070 – Class 50,” and list counts separately for pots, boxes, and pot bottoms.
4. Cap sharp rims and edges, mark as Heavy, and request liftgate or forklift service when docks aren’t available to prevent handling delays and damage.

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

• Lower LTL spend with fixed Class 50 on dense iron/steel fixtures compared to higher, density-driven classes.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier acceptance and reduces special handling fees tied to hazmat protocols.
• Simple, non-density classification cuts reclass risk and admin time, minimizing disputes and unexpected rate adjustments.
• Proper boxing and palletizing decreases damage claims on heavy furnace tooling, protecting salvage value and turnaround timelines.