NMFC 104170 – Steel Balls, Solid, Boxed | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use heavy-duty corrugated boxes with liners or dividers to stop steel-on-steel scuffing; bag smaller balls in poly before boxing to contain roll-away risk.
2. Palletize tight: fill voids, add layer pads, then band and stretch-wrap; cap box weights at 50–75 lb for hand-load lanes and safer handling.
3. List “Steel Balls, NOI, Solid, in Boxes – NMFC 104170” on the BOL; include total weight and carton count even if class isn’t density-based to prevent inspections.
4. Limit stack height to the carton crush rating; spread weight with plywood or honeycomb pads and mark cartons “Heavy” to alert docks and carriers.

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

• Reduces reclass and rebill exposure by matching the exact NOI wording tied to boxed solid steel balls.
• High density improves cube efficiency, lowering LTL cost per pound when shipped in standardized cartons and stable pallets.
• Better inner packing cuts abrasion and dent claims, protecting quality for bearing media, grinding media, and precision component buyers.
• Clear labeling and consistent packaging streamline dock handling, helping avoid reweigh/remeasure fees and improving on-time performance.