NMFC 55100 - Metal Bullet Jacket Cups | Class 60

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Declare the commodity precisely: metal cups for cartridge cases or bullet jackets, components only—not live ammunition. Note brass or copper material on the BOL.
2. Use rigid boxes with inner poly bags and corrugated partitions to prevent nesting shift and rim deformation. Add VCI wrap if parts are oiled or rust‑sensitive.
3. Palletize tight: no overhang, even weight across the 48×40, corner boards, 2 bands plus stretch wrap. Limit top load pressure to protect thin-walled cups.
4. Document counts by bag or layer and include net weight per box. For cross-border moves, verify export controls (ITAR/EAR) and mark “components only” to avoid hazmat confusion.

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

• Class 60 rating keeps LTL rates low for dense metal components, improving cost per pound on recurring replenishment lanes.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and broadens carrier options, reducing accessorial risk and transit delays.
• Clear, consistent identification of component cups reduces inspections and misroutes, accelerating dock turns and delivery speed.
• Damage‑resistant boxing and pallet standards cut claim frequency on precision stampings, preserving downstream manufacturing yield.