NMFC 106470 - Steel Rings, Rough | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the item is truly unfinished: rings straight from hammer, press, or rolls that still need turning or planing. Finished or machined rings belong in a different item.
2. Package securely: stack rings flat or nested, separate layers with fiberboard or plywood, then band to a pallet using steel strapping and edge protectors. Shrink-wrap to contain loose scale.
3. Stop rolling and shifting: use chocks or blocking inside crates, fill voids with dunnage, and avoid vertical orientation that can let rings tip during LTL handling.
4. Document clearly on the BOL: “Rough steel rings, packaged – NMFC 106470 – Class 50,” including piece count, pallet/crate type, and dimensions for accurate rating and faster check-in.

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

• Leverage low Class 50 pricing to cut LTL costs on heavy, compact steel freight.
• Fixed class (no density breakpoints) streamlines quoting and prevents reclass fees from density disputes.
• Non-hazardous status speeds carrier acceptance and reduces compliance overhead versus regulated commodities.
• Proper packaging around this item spec lowers damage risk and claim rates, protecting downstream machining schedules.