NMFC 195090 - Broken Pottery Wire Insulators | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use sturdy boxes or closed-head drums lined with heavy plastic to contain shards. Limit each container’s weight to a manageable level to prevent crush and puncture.
2. Palletize tightly: band or strap containers, add corner boards, and wrap to the pallet footprint. Mark pallets “Broken Pottery Wire Insulators – Scrap” for clear handling.
3. Note on the BOL: “NMFC 195090, Insulators, electric wire, NOI, pottery, broken, Class 55, Non-hazardous.” List piece count by boxes/drums and the pallet count.
4. Keep material clean of oils or PCB residues from legacy equipment. Carriers may request lined drums if fragments are sharp; add top-load restrictions if boxes are light.

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

• Predictable rating at Class 55 reduces surprises in LTL quotes and helps budget scrap returns from field projects or utility decommissions.
• Simple classification (no density requirement) speeds up booking and minimizes reclass fees, especially across multi-stop scrap recovery programs.
• Durable packaging guidance lowers damage claims and disposal cleanup costs while improving carrier acceptance for ceramic waste.
• Efficient backhaul option for recyclers and utilities: consolidate broken insulators to fewer pallets, lowering per-pound freight spend.