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NMFC 35600 - Building Metalwork Group | Class N/A

Article ID
35600
NMFC 35600: Building metalwork group items
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped; consult specific metalwork item rules
Class Range
N/A 0 classification
No fixed class range; item-dependent
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous building components; standard handling

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
35600.00 BUILDING METALWORK GROUP: Articles consist of Building Metalwork, including Roof Trimmings or Guttering or Ventilators, as described in items subject to this grouping.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Match the piece to the right subgroup: roof trimmings, gutter sections/downspouts, or ventilator hoods. Note metal type (aluminum, galvanized steel) and whether assembled or knocked down.
  2. Bundle long trims tightly with steel/plastic banding, edge guards, and stretch wrap; cap gutter ends and add dunnage between nested profiles to stop crush damage.
  3. Crate or palletize ventilators and formed parts with blocking and foam; keep flanges and fasteners within the pallet footprint to avoid oversize accessorials.
  4. Measure and declare max length and stack height—over‑length fees often trigger at 8–12 ft in LTL, so plan routing and pricing accordingly.

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

Business Value

  • Correctly grouping freight under NMFC 35600 reduces reclass risk, protecting your quoted LTL rates and preventing invoice disputes.
  • Damage‑resistant bundling and crating for thin‑gauge metals lowers OS&D exposure, cutting replacements, returns, and customer penalties.
  • Clear non‑hazardous status streamlines carrier acceptance and dock workflows, improving pickup reliability and transit consistency.
  • Detailed specs (material, finish, assembled vs. KD) enable brokers to choose carriers with suitable handling, often yielding better pricing and fewer fees.