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NMFC 85280 - Steatite Burner Tips & Nozzles | Class 85

Article ID
85280
Steatite gas burner components, NMFC 85280
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Shipped as Ungrouped Articles for LTL
Class Range
85 1 classification
Fixed Class 85, density not required
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous ceramic parts for transport

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
85280.00 Gas Burner Tips, Nozzles, Sleeves or Stopper Heads, steatite, in boxes or drums 85

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Identify the commodity on the BOL as “Steatite gas burner tips/nozzles—boxed—NMFC 85280, Class 85” to prevent reclass and rebills.
  2. Protect brittle ceramics: wrap each piece, use cell dividers or foam-in-place, and double‑wall cartons. Example: 200 steatite sleeves, 40 lb in a 24×16×12 box on a pallet.
  3. Palletize with top layer protection and corner boards; mark Fragile Ceramic and Do Not Top Load. Avoid placing heavy metal components above the boxes.
  4. Keep unlike parts separate (tips vs. nozzles vs. sleeves) and list each boxed SKU on the packing list. Density is not needed for class, but provide weight and dimensions for quotes.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 85 simplifies rating and reduces costly reclassification disputes for ceramic burner components.
  • Non-hazardous designation eliminates hazmat paperwork and fees, keeping LTL shipments lean and faster to tender.
  • Damage prevention through proper boxing and dividers cuts claim rates, protecting margins and customer delivery schedules.
  • Standardized mapping of all steatite tips, nozzles, sleeves, and stopper heads to NMFC 85280 streamlines quoting across SKUs for OEMs and furnace service firms.