NMFC 12710 - Alloy & Ferroalloy Loads | Class by Density

Note 12711: NOTE-This item only applies on the alloys named. For provisions applicable on alloys, NOI, see item 136500.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Calculate density per Item 170 before tendering. Measure the full pallet footprint and height of boxed alloys, then compute PCF (lb ÷ cubic feet). Example: 2,200 lb on 40×48×28 in ≈ 70 PCF.
2. Use tight, sift-resistant packaging for fines. Line boxes with poly, tape seams, and stretch-wrap to prevent ferrosilicon or ferromanganese dust from leaking in transit.
3. Palletize for heavy loads. Choose 4-way entry pallets, double-band boxes, add corner boards, and cap sheets so drums or boxes of ferrochrome or cerium stack square without crushing.
4. Describe the commodity precisely on the BOL: “NMFC 12710, [specific alloy], in boxes, density ____ PCF, non-hazardous.” Include gross weight and count for fast inspections.

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

• Lower freight class via densification. Briquettes and well-packed boxes reduce cube, often securing better LTL rates for ferrosilicon, ferromolybdenum, or zirconium blends.
• Avoid costly reclass/reweigh fees. Verified dimensions and density documentation streamline audits and protect quotes on dense metal shipments.
• Simplify multi-SKU alloy shipping. Many ferroalloys fall under the same NMFC, easing tariff negotiations and consolidating mixed pallets of chromium-silicon-manganese or ferrotitanium.
• Cut damages and cleanup costs. Sift-proof liners, banding, and stack-stable packaging keep heavy, non-hazardous metal cargo intact and claim-free.