NMFC 48390 – Ore, NOI in Boxes | Class N/A

Note 48392: NOTE-The value declared in writing by the shipper, or agreed upon in writing as the released value of the property, as the case may be, must be entered on shipping order and bill of lading as follows: 'The agreed or declared value of the property is hereby specifically stated by the shipper to be not exceeding ____ per pound.' (Classes herein based on released value have been authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Released Rates Order MC No. 1 of January 16, 1936, as amended October 20, 1948, August 9, 1966, October 7, 1966, October 12, 1970 and March 31, 1980.)

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify the commodity on the BOL as “Ore, NOI” and specify the container type; for fines or powdery material, use lined corrugated boxes to control dust and prevent contamination.
2. Palletize boxes tightly on 40x48 pallets, avoid overhang, and add corner boards and two to three steel or poly straps to resist compression from dense loads.
3. Moisture protection matters: add poly liners and a top sheet, then wrap the unit with stretch film; mark packages “Keep Dry” to minimize weight gain and clumping.
4. Since this is a Class N/A entry, confirm your carrier’s NMFC application before tendering, and list accurate piece counts and weights per box to streamline LTL quoting.

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

• Clean, contained packaging (boxed or sealed) reduces spill claims and reclasses, stabilizing your freight spend.
• Clear NMFC identification under the Clay Group speeds up rate discovery and cuts time lost to billing disputes.
• Standardized pallets and box sizes improve cube utilization and help avoid cubic-capacity or density disputes.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options, enabling competitive LTL rates and more reliable transit plans.