NMFC 136200 - Scrap white metal alloy, packages | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Package scrap securely in closed containers (steel or fiber drums, Gaylord boxes with liners) and band to pallets to contain fines and prevent loss.
2. List the commodity as “Scrap, white metal alloy, NOI, in packages” with NMFC 136200 and Class 55 on the BOL; avoid mixing in other metal grades.
3. Provide accurate piece counts and weights per package; note moisture or oil residues, and add photos at pickup to streamline carrier inspection.
4. Example: Ship babbitt-bearing turnings in lined drums, each labeled, then shrink-wrap and strap two drums per 48×40 pallet for LTL handling.

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

• Class 55 typically delivers favorable LTL rates for dense packaged scrap, improving margin on backhaul and routine recycler lanes.
• Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat surcharges and extra paperwork, shortening tender-to-pickup time.
• Simple, fixed classification reduces reclass risk, minimizing disputes, delays, and unexpected inspection fees.
• Proper packaging decreases material loss and claims, preserving scrap value and meeting smelter intake requirements.