NMFC 168200 - Track Spikes, Iron/Steel | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Package loose spikes in rugged, closed containers—double‑wall cartons or lidded plastic/steel pails—to keep points contained. Example: 50 lb cartons lined with heavy kraft paper.
2. Palletize evenly: interlock boxes on a 40×48 pallet, add a slip sheet, and use corner boards with 1/2 in steel or polyester strapping. Stretch‑wrap tightly to prevent leaks of loose spikes.
3. List the commodity precisely on the BOL: “Track Spikes, railway track, iron or steel, in packages — NMFC 168200, Class 50.” No density calculation needed for this fixed class item.
4. Control handling risks: keep packages under manageable weights, mark HEAVY where appropriate, avoid pallet overhang, and keep spike points facing inward or capped to protect adjacent freight.

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

• Predictable costs with fixed Class 50 for dense metal spikes, often yielding better LTL rates than mixed hardware shipments.
• Lower risk of reclass and inspection delays by citing the exact NMFC item for packaged track spikes.
• Non‑hazardous status simplifies documentation and avoids hazmat surcharges, accelerating tender and pickup.
• Efficient palletization reduces handling time, improves stackability, and cuts claims from punctures or product escape.