NMFC 137800 - Non-Ferrous or Brass-Clad Moldings | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Match packaging to length: use sturdy boxes for short trim pieces and wood crates for longer runs to prevent bowing and edge dents.
2. Protect finishes first. Wrap clad surfaces in non-abrasive paper or foam, add edge protectors, and avoid tapes that can mark brass, bronze, copper, or nickel-silver.
3. State it clearly on the BOL: NMFC 137800, Moldings (non-ferrous or brass/bronze/copper/nickel-silver clad wood), Class 85, and note box or crate count.
4. Brace inside the box or crate to stop slide and rattle, load on edge where possible, and avoid mixing with iron/steel parts to reduce reclass and abrasion risk.

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

• Single fixed Class 85 simplifies quoting and reduces reclass disputes for decorative metal and clad-wood moldings.
• Boxed or crated packing lowers damage risk on high-finish trim, cutting claims and reships on multi-stop LTL moves.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and speeds tendering with no HazMat paperwork.
• Clear item coverage for non-ferrous metal or brass/bronze/copper/nickel-silver clad wood consolidates SKUs under one NMFC, saving rating time.