NMFC 162813 - Plastic/Rubber or Plate Metal | Class 85-250

Note 162817: NOTE-Also applies on Rocket Motor Insulators. Rocket motor insulators may be shipped on a plaster of Paris mold, with or without mandrel and interior support.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Weigh each box or crate with all dunnage, then calculate density to choose the correct class (85–250). Keep the calculation with the BOL for quick dock verification.
2. Identify the exact makeup: all plastic/rubber, plastic with metal (see Note item 162817), plate or sheet steel, or other metals. Match packaging—crates for plates, boxes for molded parts, or approved Package 1459 harnesses.
3. Guard edges and faces: cornerboards on sheet steel, foam wrap for rubber parts, and internal blocking/bracing inside crates to stop movement during LTL handling.
4. Mark every package with gross weight, piece count, and “NMFC 162813,” and note the packaging type (box, crate, Package 1459) to speed inspections and avoid reclass delays.

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

• One versatile item covers plastics, rubber, and plate metals, reducing quoting complexity and minimizing reclass disputes on mixed-material shipments.
• Density-driven classes let you cut freight spend by right-sizing crates and tightening pack-outs to move from higher classes toward Class 85 where feasible.
• Using approved harnessing (Package 1459) for plate bundles trims packaging costs while staying compliant with carrier handling requirements.
• Non-hazardous status expands carrier options and shortens tender-to-pickup cycles, improving schedule reliability and lowering accessorial risk.