NMFC 163010 – Pyrometer Cones, Discs or Rings | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. State the commodity as “Pyrometer cones/discs/rings, ceramic, boxed or drummed – NMFC 163010, Class 85” on the BOL to prevent reclass.
2. Protect brittle pieces with partitioned inner cartons or chipboard dividers; use double‑wall boxes or lined fiber drums with secured lids to resist cross‑dock pressure.
3. Palletize tight: keep cartons inside the pallet footprint, add corner boards and a top sheet, and wrap to containment so small ceramics aren’t crushed or shed.
4. Mark cartons “Fragile – Ceramics” and use orientation arrows; avoid excessive strapping that could crack rings or discs along thin edges.

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

• Predictable rating at Class 85 streamlines LTL rate shopping and reduces costly reclassification disputes.
• Non-hazardous designation cuts compliance steps and helps speed up carrier acceptance and pickup scheduling.
• Box or drum-friendly packaging aligns with carrier handling norms, minimizing damages and claims on fragile kiln monitoring pieces.
• Clear NMFC alignment improves invoice accuracy and makes repeat shipments for ceramic suppliers and labs faster to quote.