NMFC 135670 - Dross or Skimmings, solder | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify the commodity as “Solder Dross or Skimmings” and reference NMFC 135670 on the BOL; use lined boxes or sealed drums, and palletize with bands and stretch wrap to contain fines.
2. Distribute weight evenly: keep individual boxes manageable for dock handling and secure heavy drums on 48x40 pallets; band, corner-protect, and mark center of gravity where practical.
3. Keep contents dry to prevent clumping and dust release; use inner poly liners, tight-fitting lids, and shrink wrap. Add absorbent pads only if residual flux might be present.
4. Provide supporting docs when available (SDS, alloy notes like Sn/Pb ratio) and confirm receiver requirements for reclaim. Note non-hazardous status to avoid unnecessary hazmat handling.

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

• Class 55 rating offers favorable LTL pricing for dense metal byproducts, cutting per-pound costs on recurring scrap lanes.
• Non-hazardous classification avoids hazmat surcharges and special carrier restrictions, simplifying quoting and scheduling.
• Standardized packaging (bags, boxes, or drums) reduces reclass risks, detentions, and claims tied to dust or leakage.
• Clear commodity naming speeds dock processing and supports closed-loop recycling programs between electronics plants and smelters.