NMFC 195440 - Broken Pottery & Saggers | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use tough liners: double heavy-duty poly bags inside double-wall boxes or a drum liner to contain abrasive shards and dust, then tape and label clearly as ceramic scrap.
2. Palletize to protect handlers: place boxes or drums on 40x48 pallets, avoid overhang, add corner boards and a top sheet, and stretch-wrap tightly to prevent shifting.
3. Note the exact commodity on your BOL: “Pottery, broken or broken saggers, NMFC 195440, Class 55, non-hazardous” and include count of bags/boxes/drums for quick check-in.
4. Choose appropriate equipment: request a liftgate or pallet jack for heavy scrap returns from studios or kilns, and avoid parcel networks that reject sharp/abrasive debris.

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

• Predictable rating at Class 55 helps secure competitive LTL rates for dense ceramic scrap, lowering disposal or return-to-supplier shipping costs.
• Accurate NMFC citation (195440) reduces reclass fees and inspection delays, improving transit reliability and invoice accuracy.
• Right-size packaging (lined drums or reinforced cartons) cuts damage and cleanup claims from punctures or leaks, minimizing accessorials and dock time.
• Consolidating kiln cleanouts into palletized units streamlines handling and scheduling, enabling better carrier selection and scalable, repeatable freight spend.