NMFC 106160 – Expanded/Perforated Steel Plate | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List “NMFC 106160, Class 65” on the BOL and describe the commodity as expanded or perforated iron or steel plate/sheet, NOI.
2. Bundle sheets tightly with steel banding and edge protectors; add dunnage between layers and secure to a forklift-ready pallet or skid.
3. Prevent snagging through the perforations by using a flush pallet footprint, a plywood top cap, and stretch wrap; avoid sheet overhang.
4. For long or narrow bundles, add center support runners and mark piece count and total bundle weight to streamline carrier handling.

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

• Fixed Class 65 delivers predictable LTL rating and reduces reclass disputes for expanded/perforated metal sheets.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges, lowering total landed cost.
• Proper bundling and palletization cut edge-related damage and OS&D claims, protecting margins on repeat shipments.
• Clear NOI identification aligns mills, fabricators, and distributors on a single code, simplifying quotes and multi-stop consolidations.