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NMFC 170215 - Steel Roofing Sheets | Class 50

Article ID
170215
Packaged steel roofing sheets, coated or plain
Freight Group
ROOFING OR SIDING MATERIALS GROUP
Falls under Roofing or Siding Materials Group
Class Range
50 1 classification
Assigned fixed NMFC Class 50 rating
Hazardous
No
Not hazardous despite metal coatings listed

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
170215.00 Roofing, steel, corrugated or not corrugated, plain, galvanized or painted, priming coat only, or coated with lead, terne or tin, see Note, item 170216, in packages 50

Notes

Note 170216: NOTE-Will not apply on roofing made of steel 14 gauge or thinner, having a depth of 4 1/2 inches or more, not nested.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Use NMFC 170215, Class 50 for packaged steel roofing sheets—corrugated or flat, plain, galvanized, primed, painted, or terne/tin coated.
  2. Write “Steel roofing, packaged, NMFC 170215, Class 50” on the BOL; include bundle count and weights. Density is not required for this item.
  3. Bundle tightly with steel banding and edge guards; add skids or runners for forklift entry to prevent scuffing coated surfaces.
  4. Keep panel lengths uniform and dry; avoid mixed-metal bundles and use wrap or covers to limit moisture spotting on primed or painted panels.

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

Business Value

  • Low, predictable Class 50 can unlock competitive LTL rates for heavy roofing loads.
  • Accurate NMFC use prevents costly reclasses and disputes over ‘sheet steel’ vs ‘roofing’ descriptions.
  • Package-focused prep reduces edge dings and coating rub, lowering claims and jobsite delays.
  • Non-hazardous status simplifies carrier acceptance and avoids hazmat-related surcharges.