Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 141160.00 | Nozzles or Spouts, barrel, can or drum, lead or lead alloy, or sheet steel and rubber or plastic combined, with or without caps, in bags, boxes or drums | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Use rigid double‑wall boxes sized to limit movement; wrap each lead or lead‑alloy nozzle in poly and kraft to prevent abrasion and residue transfer.
- Separate caps, gaskets, and small fittings into labeled inner bags; add corrugated dividers or foam so sheet‑steel/rubber spouts don’t rub during transit.
- Block and brace with dense pads or custom inserts—not loose fill. Example: pack 8 drum spouts with edge protectors and a top pad to resist top‑load.
- Mark cartons “Metal Parts—No Liquids” and add orientation arrows for protruding necks; book at NMFC Class 85 with no density data required.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Predictable costs via fixed Class 85, reducing reclass fees and eliminating density calculations.
- Faster quoting and tendering—carriers recognize the item and class quickly for maintenance and packaging-line parts.
- Lower damage and claim rates by using box‑ready protections (wraps, dividers, cap guards) on heavy or composite spouts.
- Simplified consolidation: one NMFC covers lead and steel/rubber variants in the same boxed shipment.