NMFC 167540 - Railway Tie Anti-checking Irons | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List on the BOL as “Railway Tie Anti-checking Irons, NMFC 167540, Class 50” and note packaging type (boxes, bags, or drums) to ensure correct handling.
2. Use rugged containers: double-wall boxes with poly liners for loose irons, or steel/fiber drums with tight lids for bulk pieces.
3. Palletize tightly—interlock boxes, add edge protectors, and secure with stretch wrap plus banding to keep dense parts from shifting.
4. Verify counts and weights carefully; small, heavy pieces settle. Record net and gross per package to avoid reweighs or inspection delays.

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

• Class 50 rating drives lower LTL rates for dense metal hardware, improving per-pound cost on each shipment.
• Accurate NMFC and packaging detail reduces reclass/inspection risk, speeding pickups and minimizing surprise charges.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat fees and special paperwork, simplifying compliance and cutting accessorial costs.
• Well-optimized unit loads (boxed kits or drum lots) reduce loss and damage claims, protecting margins on track projects.