NMFC 185280: Mine/Quarry Bars & Scrapers | Class 77.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use heavy-duty packages for dense steel tools: double-wall cartons, fiber tubes, or wooden boxes with end caps and edge guards. Example: a 60-inch bar in a 72-inch tube with foam caps.
2. Guard sharp or pointed ends on scrapers and drill bits with molded tip covers or layered corrugated pads, and add VCI paper or light oil wrap to deter rust during transit.
3. Bundle combined sets (bar + scraper/drill) inside one package with dividers so metal parts cannot rub. Mark the BOL as NMFC 185280 and list contents for receiving clarity.
4. Control overlength fees by keeping pieces centered and flagged as long. Add “Long Piece” and “Team Lift” labels when applicable, and clearly note actual weight per package.

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

• Single, fixed Class 77.5 keeps rating predictable for steel bars, scrapers, and combined tool kits, streamlining LTL quotes across carriers.
• Consolidated description reduces reclass risk when shipping mixed mining tools together, cutting dispute time and potential carrier penalties.
• Non-hazardous status simplifies paperwork and accelerates dock handling, which can shorten transit dwell and improve on-time performance.
• Flexible “in packages” prep lets shippers right-size boxes and internal blocking to minimize damage claims and avoid special-handling surcharges.