NMFC 129625 - Steel Screen Panels | Class 65–77.5

Note 129627: NOTE-Applies only on steel rod or wire cloth having edge preparation for securing cloth into machine under tension.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm your item fits NMFC 129625 and the referenced Note (item 129627). Use it for screen panels or sections made of steel rod or wire cloth shipped as packages, then select the applicable class within 65–77.5 per the tariff.
2. Bundle or crate panels on a pallet with edge guards and corner protectors. Keep faces flat, interleave sheets with fiberboard/hardboard to stop mesh abrasion, and film-wrap to contain sharp ends.
3. For long or oversized sections, brace to prevent bowing using lumber outriggers and steel strapping. Mark packages “Do Not Bend” and add “Team Lift” where weight or size warrants.
4. State on the BOL: “Screen Panels, steel rod/wire cloth, NMFC 129625,” with piece count and package dimensions. Clear labeling helps carriers rate correctly and avoid reclass delays.

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

• Predictable rating within a fixed 65–77.5 class band reduces reclass disputes and stabilizes LTL quotes.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier acceptance and avoids hazmat fees, accelerating dock turns.
• Proper bundling/crating minimizes abrasion and bent edges, cutting claims on high-value wire cloth and welded rod panels used in quarries, mining, and recycling.
• Packaging tuned to the tariff’s lower applicable class can trim freight spend across recurring screen changeouts and plant maintenance cycles.