NMFC 178020 - Steel Wire (Packaged) | Class 70

Note 178022: NOTE-Not applicable on springs constructed of material over 0.49 inch thick; when exceeding 0.49 inch thick, class as springs, steel, other than wire, coiled.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Package coils or reels securely: band with steel/plastic strapping, add edge protectors, then shrink-wrap and palletize. Example: coil OD 36 in, two bands, corner boards, on a 40x48 skid.
2. Print the BOL with the full line: “Spring steel wire, NMFC 178020, Class 70, non-hazardous.” This prevents reclassification and speeds terminal handling.
3. Stabilize round loads so they don’t roll or telescope. Block with chocks, add dunnage between layers, and keep all coils within pallet footprint—no overhang.
4. Request no-stack handling if packaging isn’t crush-rated. Use lift points suited for coils (tines through the eye only when properly blocked) to avoid deformation.

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

• Fixed Class 70 simplifies quoting and budgeting—no density breakpoints to chase, fewer surprise reclass fees.
• Lower claim risk by packaging for round, tensioned loads; fewer damages mean better carrier performance pricing over time.
• Clean NMFC mapping (178020) speeds pickups and reduces terminal touches, improving cycle time for spring manufacturers and metal fabricators.
• Consistent classification enables multi-location standard work—uniform BOL language and packaging specs cut admin time and auditing costs.