NMFC 134400 - Meats & Shortening Group | Class N/A

Find NMFC 134400 for meats, poultry, lard, and shortening. Includes fresh or preserved goods in cartons, pails, or drums, and class varies by item. Nonhazardous.

Freight Group ID

134400

NMFC 134400 covers meats, lard, and shortening

Total Articles

NMFC articles in this group

Class Range

65-100

Class varies by item; range listed as N/A

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 134430 - Chicken Fat, in boxes or drums: | Class N/A

Classify chicken fat under NMFC 134430. Covers boxed or drum-packed edible fat with food-grade liners and leakproof seals, Class N/A. Non-hazardous for LTL.

NMFC 134470 - Edible Cracklings in Boxes | Class 65

Classify edible cracklings in NMFC 134470. Covers boxes or drums at Class 65 per Note 134472. Non-hazardous for simple LTL quoting and faster booking overall.

NMFC 134490 – Game (NOI) in Boxes | Class 100

Classify game meats fast in NMFC 134490. Covers game, NOI, in boxes or crates at class 100 and non-hazardous. Get accurate quotes and simpler LTL.

NMFC 134530 - Lard & Rendered Pork Fats | Class 65

Look up NMFC 134530 for lard or pork fat shortening. Class 65 covers boxes, drums, and NMFC pkgs 275, 1000, 2257, 2288, 2330 or 2415 and is non-hazardous.

NMFC 134550 - Leaf Lard, Not Rendered | Class 100

Classify leaf lard in NMFC 134550. Covers not-rendered product in boxes or crates at Class 100 and fits meats/shortening group. Non-hazardous for LTL.

NMFC 134560 - Boxed Turtle/Terrapin/Frog Meat | Class 100

Classify turtle, terrapin, or frog meat under NMFC 134560. Boxed food cargo ships at Class 100 and does not use density. Non-hazardous for straightforward LTL.

NMFC 134600 - Fresh Animal Meat (Horse) | Class 100

Ship fresh animal meat under NMFC 134600. Covers horse meat for animal consumption, Class 100, non-hazardous. Move chilled or frozen in sealed bins or cartons.

NMFC 134700 - Fresh Meats, NOI, frozen or not | Class 100

Find NMFC 134700 for fresh meats. Includes NOI cuts, frozen or not, and fresh salted meats in boxes, drums, or packages. Class 100, LTL friendly, non-hazardous.

NMFC 134720 - Cured Meats, Non-Frozen | Class Density-Based

Classify preserved meats in NMFC 134720. Covers cooked, cured, dried, pickled, or smoked meats or poultry in boxes or packages with density-based classes. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 134740 - Raw Poultry in Boxes or Crates | Class N/A

Classify raw poultry in NMFC 134740. Covers dressed or eviscerated birds and parts, fresh or frozen, in boxes or crates. Cold-chain ready and non-hazardous.

NMFC 134760 - Rabbits, in packages | Class 77.5

Classify packaged rabbits under NMFC 134760 fast. Fixed Class 77.5 for meat in packages and non-hazardous. Use for LTL quotes and easy shipping today.

NMFC 134820 - Fresh Sausage in Boxes | Class 100

Classify fresh sausage under NMFC 134820. Covers product packed in boxes or crates at Class 100 for the Meats group. Non-hazardous and ready for quick rating.

NMFC 134880 - Vegetable Stearine & Oils | Class 65

Find vegetable stearine and hydrogenated oils under NMFC 134880. Covers bags, boxes, or drums at Class 65. Non-hazardous for smoother, cost-aware LTL shipping.

NMFC 134890 - Venison Carcasses or Parts | Class 100

Ship venison carcasses under NMFC 134890. Covers whole or part carcasses, fresh or frozen, class 100 with no density break. Non-hazardous for LTL delivery.

How to Use This Classification

Confirm the exact product and condition (e.g., cooked turkey, fresh beef, dressed poultry, lard, bakery shortening) and select its specific NMFC item within the 134400 group before quoting.
State temperature control clearly: refrigerated for fresh/cured meats (typically 28–34°F), frozen for longer holds (0°F), and protect-from-heat for shortening; match carrier service to shelf life.
Package to prevent leaks and odors: vacuum-sealed or bagged cuts in waxed cartons with liners; fats in tight pails or drums with tamper-evident lids; add absorbents, corner boards, and stretch wrap on pallets.
Add receiver requirements on the BOL—delivery appointments, lumper services, and dock temperature limits—and avoid co-loading with chemicals or strong-odor freight; request trailer washout when needed.

Business Value

Quicker, cleaner rating by narrowing to the right item within the group reduces reclass exposure and invoice disputes.
Cold-chain clarity (temperature, transit, service type) cuts spoilage claims and protects sell-through for retail and foodservice accounts.
Leak-proof, food-grade packaging lowers OS&D and cleanup charges while improving stackability and cube utilization for better LTL rates.
Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and sidesteps hazmat surcharges, helping keep total freight costs competitive.