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NMFC 105890 - Grinding Pebbles in Boxes | Class 50

Article ID
105890
Grinding pebbles boxed for mills, NMFC 105890
Freight Group
IRON OR STEEL
Iron or steel media for polishing and grinding
Class Range
50 1 classification
Fixed Class 50 for dense metal pebbles
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, no hazmat paperwork required

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
105890.00 Pebbles, grinding or polishing (Pebble Castings, Bar Cuttings or Punchings, suitable for grinding or polishing mills), in bags, boxes or drums 50

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Rate and book as NMFC 105890, Class 50; select boxes as packaging. Example: 10 boxes at 60 lb each, 1 pallet, total 600 lb.
  2. Pack for abrasion: double- or triple-wall boxes with a 6 mil poly liner to contain fines. Use cornerboards and 2–3 straps per pallet to prevent burst.
  3. Control moisture and spill risk. Add desiccant in each box, tape seams, and label ‘Grinding Pebbles—Iron/Steel’ so carriers avoid reclassifying as scrap.
  4. Plan handling for high density. Keep center of gravity low, avoid overhang on a 48x40 pallet, limit stack height, and flag cartons over 50 lb as Heavy.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 50 yields competitive LTL rates for dense media and reduces surprise reclass charges.
  • Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat fees and opens more carrier options, speeding pickups to mills and finishing shops.
  • Predictable boxing improves cube utilization and trailer loading, lowering per-pound cost on repeat lanes.
  • Clear NMFC mapping simplifies quoting and billing, cutting admin time and dispute risk for abrasives suppliers and foundries.