NMFC 195500: Radio Bulb/Tube Scrap | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the load is scrap strictly for raw material reclamation—separate intact, resaleable tubes from broken or obsolete units before tendering.
2. Use sturdy, lined boxes or fiber drums with interior cushioning to contain glass shards; if baled, band tightly and palletize with corner boards and stretch wrap.
3. Mark each piece: “NMFC 195500 – Radio Bulb/Tube Scrap – Class 55” and list container counts and net weights on the BOL to speed carrier inspections.
4. Palletize evenly, avoid overhanging edges, and request top-load only when glass breakage is a risk; keep stack height conservative to prevent crushing.

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

• Fixed Class 55 simplifies quoting and prevents density disputes, reducing unexpected reclass fees.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier acceptance and can lower LTL costs versus higher-risk commodities.
• Standard packaging options (boxes, drums, or bales) streamline consolidation from collection sites to recyclers.
• Clear labeling and clean pack-out cut claim risk, shorten dock times, and keep recycling programs predictable.