NMFC 104560 - Steel Borings & Turnings in Boxes | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the material is iron or steel borings, filings, grindings, or turnings—solid chips only, not granulated or powdered—to match NMFC 104560 Class 50.
2. Use heavy-duty corrugated/Gaylord boxes lined with poly or kraft to contain fines and residual cutting oil; close lids securely and band boxes to pallets.
3. Distribute weight evenly on skids and keep box weights within the box spec; mark gross weight and item description (e.g., “Steel Turnings—Boxed—NMFC 104560, Class 50”).
4. Prevent leaks and loss: add absorbent pads if oily, avoid overfilling that causes bulging, and ensure 4-way forklift access for safe LTL handling.

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

• Locked-in Class 50 keeps dense steel scrap moving at lower LTL rates, improving cost per hundredweight on heavy machine-shop returns.
• Boxed packaging that matches the NMFC item reduces reclass risk, inspections, and surprise charges tied to improper containment.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines booking and avoids hazmat fees while still meeting carrier cleanliness and containment rules.
• Consistent box-and-pallet standards speed pickup, improve carrier acceptance, and cut claim exposure from spills or lost fines.