NMFC 139910 - Nickel, NOI, in boxes or drums | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Book LTL at Class 100 using NMFC 139910 and list the commodity as “Nickel, NOI” with packaging noted as boxes or drums on the BOL; no hazmat entry needed.
2. Stabilize the load: strap boxes or drums to a 4-way pallet, keep the center of gravity low, use edge protectors, and avoid pallet overhang due to nickel’s high density.
3. Protect surfaces: line boxes with poly and use slip sheets or dunnage to prevent abrasion and staining of adjacent freight; keep drums tightly closed and ring-clamped.
4. Document clearly: include piece count and total weight per pallet; example—4 steel drums of nickel briquettes on one 48x40 pallet, 2,000 lb total, labeled “Nickel, NOI.”

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

• Predictable pricing with a fixed Class 100—no density calculations, fewer reclass disputes, and faster quoting.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier acceptance and reduces accessorials tied to hazmat handling.
• Packaging flexibility (boxes or drums) minimizes repack costs and speeds dock turns across mixed networks.
• Standardized NMFC mapping streamlines audits and strengthens claims defensibility, lowering administrative overhead.