NMFC 165140 - Railway Journal Roller Bearings | Class N/A

Note 165142: NOTE-Classes apply on assemblies consisting of backing ring assembly, cone assemblies, spacer, cup, and wear rings with or without end caps.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify applicability under Note item 165142: this code covers complete roller bearing assemblies for railway car or locomotive journals, not loose parts.
2. Package for weight and precision: use heavy-duty double‑wall boxes with rigid blocking and VCI wrap, or steel/plastic drums with liners; immobilize each bearing to prevent brinelling.
3. Palletize smartly: center heavy boxes or drums on ISPM‑15 pallets, add corner/edge protection, and use steel or poly banding rated for the load; mark lift points and “Heavy.”
4. Document clearly on the BOL: list piece count, container type (box or drum), net weight per piece, and “railway journal roller bearing assemblies” to avoid inspections or reclass delays.

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

• Accurate quoting with a note-referenced NMFC reduces reclass risk and dispute time, improving carrier acceptance on first tender.
• Box or drum packaging fits standard LTL handling paths, limiting special equipment fees and accessorials for heavy components.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines paperwork and avoids hazmat surcharges, keeping total landed cost predictable.
• Damage mitigation through proper immobilization and corrosion control cuts claims and prevents costly service interruptions for rail fleets.