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NMFC 35640 - Enameled Steel Angles & Channels | Class 70

Article ID
35640
NMFC 35640: enameled angles and channels
Freight Group
BUILDING METALWORK GROUP
Building metalwork shapes in protective packs
Class Range
70 1 classification
Fixed Class 70 for boxed or crated
Hazardous
No
Non-hazmat commodity with no special permits

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
35640.00 Angles or Channels, enameled, iron or steel, or wood covered with iron or steel or tin plate, in boxes or crates 70

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Use only boxes or crates—avoid loose bundles. Add internal blocking and dividers so enameled angles or channels can’t shift or chafe during transit.
  2. Protect the finish: interleave foam or VCI wrap, cap sharp ends, and apply edge protectors before banding. Never tension bands directly against the enamel.
  3. Palletize crates with 4‑way entry and secure using strapping over corner boards. If finish is crush‑sensitive, mark Do Not Stack and use top‑caps.
  4. State the commodity precisely on the BOL: “Angles or Channels, enameled, iron or steel (or wood covered with iron/steel/tin plate), NMFC 35640, Class 70, Non‑Haz.” Include piece count and outer dims for handling.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 70 rating eliminates density disputes, reducing reclass fees and speeding up quotes.
  • Non‑hazmat status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges and compliance overhead.
  • Crated/boxed packaging safeguards the enamel finish, cutting damage claims and costly jobsite delays.
  • Clear labeling under NMFC 35640 streamlines TMS tendering and improves rate shopping with predictable LTL costs.