NMFC 190580 - Axle & Spring Clips, Couplings | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack clips, couplings, and staples in sturdy corrugated boxes with dividers or small-parts bins; bag bundles to contain loose pieces and add VCI or light oil if steel is rust-prone.
2. Blunt sharp edges: cap U-shaped staples, use chipboard sleeves, and add inside liners so hardware doesn’t punch through the carton during LTL handling.
3. Sort by part number and size, then label cartons with counts and “Metal Vehicle Parts — Boxed, Class 70” to speed carrier intake and reduce rating disputes.
4. Keep cartons under 40–50 lb for hand-load lanes; for heavier sets use double-wall boxes on pallets, band and wrap tightly, and avoid loose fill that shifts.

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

• Predictable quotes with fixed Class 70 (non-density), simplifying rate shopping and tendering across LTL carriers.
• Lower risk of reclass and surprise fees by using NMFC-compliant boxed packaging for small metal hardware.
• Stackable, right-sized cartons improve trailer cube and reduce per-shipment handling time, cutting accessorial exposure.
• Damage and claim reduction from edge protection and internal containment leads to fewer reships and lower total landed cost.