Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 167470.00 | Railway Car Parts, iron or steel, including Railway Car Castings, Forgings or Stampings, NOI: | |
| 167480.00 | Bronzed, coppered, galvanized, japanned, painted, plated or tinned or coated by any other process, in boxes or drums: | |
| 167480.01 | Loose, weighing each less than 25 pounds | 100 |
| 167480.02 | In packages, or loose if weighing each 25 pounds or over | 70 |
| 167490.00 | Show more | |
| 167490.01 | Loose, if weighing each less than 15 pounds | 85 |
| 167490.02 | In packages, or loose if weighing each 15 pounds or over | 50 |
| 167500.00 | Other than in the rough, but not bronzed, coppered, galvanized, japanned, painted, plated or tinned nor coated by any other process: | |
| 167500.01 | Loose, if weighing each less than 25 pounds | 100 |
| 167500.02 | In packages, or loose if weighing each 25 pounds or over | 70 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Confirm the item fits the NOI scope: iron or steel railway car castings, forgings, or stampings. If parts include non-metal attachments, list them clearly on the BOL.
- Weigh the shipment after packaging to select the correct weight-based class within 50–100. Consolidate small parts on one pallet to leverage heavier weight brackets where practical.
- Choose packaging to match geometry: use heavy boxes or wrapped packages with edge guards and banding for small stampings; for larger pieces shipped loose, bundle and secure with steel strap and request blocking/bracing.
- Mark part numbers and piece counts, and reference “NMFC 167470 – Railway Car Parts” on documents. Add rust prevention (oil, VCI wrap) for bare iron/steel to limit corrosion claims.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Optimize freight spend via weight-based classes—smart consolidation can yield lower effective class and better LTL rates.
- Simplified compliance: non-hazardous metal parts reduce paperwork and speed up tender and carrier acceptance.
- Broad NOI coverage minimizes reclass risk across mixed shapes (castings, forgings, stampings), reducing inspection fees and delays.
- Packaging flexibility (boxes, packages, or bundled loose) lets shipping teams match shop-floor reality while maintaining carrier handling efficiency.