NMFC 106850 - Tinplate Skeletons in Packages | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Bundle thin, sharp-edged skeletons tightly as packaged units—corrugated cartons, crates, or banded bundles—and use liners or edge guards to contain burrs and prevent punctures.
2. State on the BOL: “NMFC 106850 – Tinplate Skeletons, Class 50, Non-Haz,” with package count and total weight; add accessorials (e.g., liftgate) if bundles are dense.
3. Palletize packages square to the deck with no overhang, then strap and stretch-wrap; cap with a moisture barrier to limit rust on tinplate.
4. For recycling lanes from can-end or closure plants, confirm the receiver’s magnet handling and your carrier’s scrap policy; avoid loose strips protruding from packages.

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

• Class 50 unlocks lower LTL charges, improving cost per hundredweight on scrap returns from production to processors or mills.
• Accurate NMFC labeling reduces reclass fees and dispute risk, speeding audits and cutting administrative time.
• Packaged skeletons stack cleanly and handle safely, reducing dock time, damage, and injury exposure versus loose scrap.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and routing flexibility, enabling predictable scheduling and faster turnaround.