NMFC 136650 - Zirconium-Manganese-Silicon | Class 60

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the commodity on the BOL as “Zirconium–Manganese–Silicon Alloy, NMFC 136650, Class 60” and select “boxed” as the packaging type to match the tariff.
2. Use double- or triple-wall corrugated boxes with a plastic liner to contain fines or granules, then secure cartons to pallets with bands and full stretch wrap.
3. Keep weight centered and avoid pallet overhang; follow carrier pallet weight limits (many LTL networks cap single pallets near 2,000 lb) to prevent damage or refusals.
4. Mark cartons with Heavy and This Side Up labels, add edge protectors, and ensure forklift entry is clear so dense boxes are handled safely on the dock.

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

• Class 60 rating for boxed metals drives lower LTL rates compared with higher classes, improving landed cost on recurring alloy shipments.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines documentation and reduces accessorial exposure, helping speed tender-to-pickup and avoid hazmat fees.
• Single-class, non-density NMFC entry cuts reclass risk and simplifies quoting, even when box sizes vary between production runs.
• Standardized box packaging reduces leakage and contamination claims, protecting margins for foundries, casthouses, and alloy distributors.