Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 57540.00 | Doors, retaining (Grain Doors) or Strips, freight vehicle door protection, steel strapping and paper combined, in packages | 60 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Palletize bundled strips with paper faces protected: add corrugated edge guards, stretch-wrap tightly, and keep steel strap edges away from other freight to prevent abrasion.
- Note the fixed rating on the BOL: “Grain door retaining strips, steel/paper, NMFC 57540, Class 60, non-haz.” Include piece count and package type to avoid reclass.
- Keep moisture out. The paper component wicks water, so use poly sheeting or shrink wrap, and store off the warehouse floor if holding overnight.
- For long lengths headed to rail yards or grain elevators, secure to skids with cross-bands and blocking so bundles don’t telescope during LTL transfers.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Predictable pricing: fixed Class 60 means no density calculation, lowering reclass fees and quote variance.
- Lower total landed cost: Class 60 typically prices better than higher classes, improving margins on agricultural and trailer-maintenance supplies.
- Fewer compliance hurdles: non-hazardous materials streamline tendering and reduce accessorial risk tied to special handling.
- Reduced OS&D exposure: steel strap reinforcement and proper packaging minimize edge crush, cutting damage claims and delays.