NMFC 106580 - Electrode Saggers | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Measure the outside diameter of each sagger (include any cover lip) and print it on the BOL and pallet labels; carriers reference OD for rating.
2. Palletize on heavy-duty skids and block-and-brace with wood cleats, edge protectors, and steel banding. Add slip sheets to prevent scuffing or deformation.
3. Secure covers and fold bails flat; wrap loose hardware separately so pieces don’t protrude or get lost during cross-dock transfers.
4. Describe clearly: “Electrode saggers, iron/steel, non-hazardous, OD noted.” This avoids miscoding as ceramics and speeds terminal handling.

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

• Exact OD detail with NMFC 106580 on the BOL minimizes reclass and rebill risk, protecting quoted freight margins.
• Non-hazardous metal freight broadens carrier options and helps reduce accessorial hurdles for faster pickups.
• Robust palletizing and bracing cut damage claims, keeping electrode production schedules on track and limiting downtime costs.
• Clear item naming reduces exceptions and storage fees by preventing misroutes under unrelated commodity groups.