NMFC 32740 - Steel Broaches in Boxes | Class 100

Note 32742: NOTE-Broaches must be protected with sufficient inner cushioning material to prevent breakage from shock. Boxes must be marked 'Fragile.'

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Wrap each broach in rust-inhibiting paper or sleeves and add tip guards; use foam or corrugated dividers so cutting edges never touch.
2. Select rigid double‑wall cartons sized to limit movement; fill voids with dense cushioning, orient long broaches lengthwise, and mark This Side Up.
3. On the BOL, list: Broaches, metal cutting or shaping, iron or steel, NOI, in boxes — NMFC 32740 — Class 100; include accurate weight with dunnage.
4. Review NMFC Note, item 32742 for any exceptions on sets or special packaging so the shipment avoids reclass or inspection delays.

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

• Fixed Class 100 simplifies rating and eliminates density math, cutting quote time and reclass risk.
• Non‑hazardous boxed tools fit standard LTL handling, reducing accessorials tied to non‑conveyable or special handling freight.
• Protecting precision cutting edges with proper internal blocking lowers claims and prevents costly machining downtime.
• Clear NMFC alignment improves carrier acceptance and rate shopping, enabling tighter landed‑cost control across lanes.