NMFC 133830 – Magnesium Plates, Sheets, Strips | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Match packaging to the rule: use boxes, crates, or secure bands to lift-truck pallets; plates 1/2 inch or thicker may ship loose or bundled.
2. Protect edges and faces with wood dunnage, corner guards, and slip sheets to prevent gouges on soft magnesium surfaces during clamp or fork handling.
3. Mark the BOL with NMFC 133830, Class 65, and note thickness and piece/bundle count, especially when shipping loose plate to speed terminal check-in.
4. Keep loads dry and covered; use stretch film or waterproof wrap to limit oxidation and staining in humid lanes or long dwell times.

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

• Class 65 rating keeps LTL rates competitive for dense, flat metal, lowering per-pound costs versus higher-class commodities.
• Clear packaging options—boxed, crated, pallet-fastened, or loose ≥1/2 in.—reduce reclassification risk and surprise fees.
• Damage control from proper edge protection and banding cuts claims, chargebacks, and production delays for machine shops and fabricators.
• Simple, single-class listing speeds quoting and carrier acceptance, improving turnaround for project buys and JIT replenishment.