NMFC 36980 - Copper Roof Vent Ridges, KD | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose packaging by length and rigidity: use heavy-duty cartons for short KD segments, or a wood crate with cleats for longer profiles to prevent flex and edge damage.
2. Wrap each copper piece in non-abrasive paper or foam, add edge guards, and band groups to a backer board; this stops denting and sharp-edge punctures during LTL handling.
3. Palletize boxes or crates flat, strap securely, and keep away from exposed steel items to avoid scuffing or galvanic marks; label as “KD copper ventilating ridges.”
4. List NMFC 36980, Class 100 on the BOL; density is not required. Include piece count and pallet footprint so terminals plan stack height and placement correctly.

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

• Predictable costs: fixed Class 100 means straightforward rating across carriers, enabling fast quotes and cleaner freight audits.
• Fewer damage claims: copper-focused packing (edge guards, backer boards, crating) protects soft metal and keeps projects on schedule.
• Lower reweigh/reclass fees: standard boxes/crates and clear NMFC 36980 notation reduce exceptions and accessorial surprises.
• Simplified operations: roofing distributors and metal fabricators can consolidate KD ridge vent shipments under one NMFC for smoother inventory and logistics flows.