NMFC 131040 - Card Clothing Freight | Class 70-85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the subtype before booking: metallic wire strips or flexible clothing. Select the correct subclass to align with Class 70 or 85 under NMFC 131040.
2. Protect the teeth and edges. Use rust-inhibitor wrap, corner/edge guards, and rigid boxes with dense void fill so coils or strips don’t shift or kink in transit.
3. Control moisture and pressure. Line boxes with VCI paper or poly, label “Do Not Crush,” and ensure minimum coil diameters so wire memory isn’t damaged.
4. Document what matters to mills: width, pitch, tooth count, lot/heat codes, and total linear footage. Add NMFC 131040 on the BOL to prevent reclass.

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

• Pick the correct subclass to access the lower rating when eligible, often reducing LTL charges versus blanket Class 85 billing.
• Damage prevention saves claims: boxed packages with edge protection keep wire teeth straight, lowering scrap and rework costs for textile lines.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier selection and speeds tendering with fewer special handling fees.
• Fixed-class (not density-based) rating simplifies quoting and budgeting, giving predictable costs across carriers and lanes.