NMFC 154940 - Pencil Lead | Class 60–92.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the exact NMFC listing text for pencil lead and select the applicable class within 60–92.5; carriers expect boxed packaging for this item.
2. Protect brittle refills: place micro leads (e.g., 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm) in rigid inner tubes or trays, then cushion inside a corrugated box to prevent crushing and point loads.
3. Consolidate small retail packs into a master carton, use dividers to prevent movement, and apply a top sheet with corner boards before strapping to a pallet.
4. On the BOL, describe contents clearly as graphite or polymer pencil lead refills to avoid confusion with metallic lead and to speed receiving.

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

• Accurate class selection within 60–92.5 keeps quotes tight and reduces reclass or inspection fees.
• Dense, compact refills allow high unit counts per carton, improving cube efficiency and lowering LTL cost per unit when the lower class applies.
• Damage-resistant packing (inner tubes, trays, dividers) cuts breakage and claim rates, preserving margins on small, high-count shipments.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and simplifies paperwork, enabling faster tendering and more flexible transit choices.