NMFC 14000 – Non-Explosive Ammunition | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify inert status before tender: no primers, powder, gas, smoke, or incendiary components. Mark the BOL as “Inert Ammunition—No Live Components.”
2. Package to prevent rattle and abrasion. Use plastic trays or bags for loose brass, dividers for dummy rounds, and double-wall cartons or small wooden crates.
3. Palletize dense loads carefully: keep layers tight, use corner boards, stretch-wrap to the deck, and add two straps per direction to control center of mass.
4. Describe precisely: “Ammunition, Not Explosive—dummy rounds/spent casings/links.” Include counts and materials to avoid hazmat confusion and carrier inspection delays.

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

• Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat fees and special paperwork, reducing total landed cost and speeding tender-to-pickup timelines.
• Clear NMFC 14000 descriptions minimize reclass or delay risks, protecting margins from surprise re-rate charges and inspection holds.
• Right-sized cartons and stabilized pallets cut damage to casings and links, lowering claim frequency and preserving resale quality for training or recycling.
• Broader carrier acceptance versus live ammo allows more quotes and routing options, improving capacity access and rate leverage during peak periods.