NMFC 11970 - Carbon Brake Discs in Boxes | Class 0

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the item fits the listing: carbon or carbon‑composition brake discs, packed in boxes. Reference NMFC 11970, Class 0 on the BOL and label packaging as “boxes.”
2. Use rigid double‑wall boxes with foam rings or honeycomb spacers to immobilize each disc. Wrap to prevent carbon dust transfer and add desiccant plus a moisture barrier liner.
3. Palletize boxed discs flat with no overhang, then strap and stretch‑wrap. Apply “Do Not Stack” if supplier specs call for it and keep forks from piercing box walls.
4. Document part numbers and program (e.g., MRO lot) on labels. Choose LTL carriers experienced in aerospace components, verify export paperwork for international moves, and insure high‑value loads.

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

• Fixed Class 0 rating eliminates density calculations, reducing reweighs and reclass charges.
• Boxed‑only packaging standardizes handling, lowering damage risk on brittle carbon parts and cutting claim exposure.
• Non‑hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges and paperwork delays.
• Clear NMFC mapping (11970) speeds quoting and routing, supporting fast AOG and routine MRO shipments.