NMFC 136030 - Ferro-Nickel Powder in Steel Drums | Class 60

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the item exactly on the BOL: “Powder, ferro-nickel, in steel drums — NMFC 136030 — Class 60” to prevent reclass and billing disputes.
2. Palletize drums using 48x40 pallets, drum rings facing inward, and add two steel or poly bands plus stretch wrap to stop roll-away and cross-dock scuffing.
3. Seal tight-head steel drums and add moisture protection (gasket intact, lid ring torqued, shrink wrap cap). Nickel alloys can cake if exposed to humidity.
4. Plan handling for weight: use drum grabbers or clamps, avoid double-stacking unless drums are rated, and center drums on pallets to keep the load stable.

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

• Predictable costs: fixed Class 60 means no density calculations and fewer carrier reclasses, improving quote accuracy and budgeting.
• Lower risk and claims: rugged steel drums protect fine metal powders, reducing spill cleanup, salvage loss, and downtime.
• Broader carrier options: non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and simplifies tendering across common LTL networks.
• Faster dock turns: palletized drum units cut touches and detention, and clear NMFC labeling limits exceptions that slow freight.