NMFC 87650 - Battery Jars in Boxes or Crates | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List NMFC 87650, Class 70 on the BOL and note packaging type (boxes or crates). If a syringe is included, state “one hydrometer syringe per package.”
2. Use cell dividers or molded foam/pulp to isolate each glass jar. Sleeve the syringe in a rigid tube or blister, then secure within the same package with void fill.
3. Palletize on 4-way pallets with corner boards, stretch wrap, and a top sheet. Keep jars upright, mark “Glass—This Side Up,” and avoid top-stacking during LTL transfer.
4. Separate from wet batteries to prevent hazmat confusion. For lab samples or restorations, choose double-wall boxes or light wood crates to reduce breakage on cross-docks.

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

• Fixed Class 70 removes density calculations, enabling faster rating, quoting, and routing decisions.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and specialized paperwork, reducing total landed cost.
• Crating or upgraded inner packs cut damage claims—often offsetting materials cost through fewer OS&D incidents.
• Clear NMFC alignment reduces reclass/inspection risks, keeping battery makers, labs, and refurbishers on predictable freight budgets.