NMFC 117600 – Clay Working Machinery | Class 65–85

Article ID

117600

Clay-working machinery NMFC reference for shippers

Freight Group

MACHINERY GROUP

Machinery Group coverage for industrial forming equipment

Class Range

65-85 2 classifications

Two-sub classes, density-independent: 65 to 85

Hazardous

Non-hazardous equipment, standard LTL handling applies

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
117600.00	Clay Working, Brick, Sewer Pipe and Tile:
117630.00	Machinery, clay working, brick, sewer pipe or tile, viz.: Agitators, Mixers or Feeders, clay, separate or combined; Crushers, Disintegrators or Granulators, clay; Dies, clay working machine, in boxes or crates; Hubs or Knives, pug mill, in bags, boxes or drums; Machines, brick or tile cutting, in boxes or crates; Machines, brick sizing; Machines, clay or lime and sand mixing; Machines, dry or wet pan; Machines or Presses, sewer pipe making; SU; or KD, in packages; Machines, Presses or Represses, brick or tile making; Mills, pug, or Pug Mills and Mixers combined; Tables, dump, revolving, KD, in packages Show more	85
117670.00	Parts, clay crusher, disintegrator or granulator, cast iron or steel, in the rough as from the mold, except that fins, sinker heads and gates may be removed, and articles may be annealed, cleaned or tumbled, and bolt holes may be made but not threaded, in packages Show more	65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Choose packaging that aligns to the lower class. Heavy frames crated and bolted to skids typically rate better than lightly packaged units within the 65–85 range.
Protect wear parts and tooling: cap hydraulic ports, wrap augers/extrusion screws, and use VCI/moisture barrier inside boxes or crates to prevent rust during transit.
Engineer handling points. Add forklift pockets or 4-way skids, mark center of gravity, and secure with blocking and banding to stop tip-over of tall brick or tile machines.
Document clearly on the BOL: “NMFC 117600, machinery, crated/boxed,” include serial numbers and photos. Carriers will still verify weight and cube even though class isn’t density-based.

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

Optimize freight spend by qualifying for the lower end of Class 65–85 through robust crating and proper unitization.
Avoid costly reclass/reweigh fees with precise NMFC 117600 notation and accurate packaging descriptors that match the tariff.
Accelerate booking and expand carrier options since the freight is non-hazardous and fits standard LTL machinery handling.
Cut downtime risk at the jobsite or plant by reducing damage claims—rigid crates, internal blocking, and VCI preserve machine alignment and finishes.

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