NMFC 144600 - Oils, Other Than Petroleum | Class N/A

Classify non-petroleum oils with NMFC 144600. Includes vegetable, synthetic, or silicone oils in drums or IBCs per Note 144603. Non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID

144600

NMFC 144600 non-petroleum oil grouping

Total Articles

NMFC articles in this group

Class Range

N/A

No fixed class; depends on note

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 144900 – Essential Oils, NOI | Class N/A

Find essential oils in NMFC 144900. Includes natural or artificial oils with written released value in boxes or drums. Non-hazardous and easy shipping.

NMFC 145100 - Inedible Fatty Oils & Acids | Class N/A

Find NMFC 145100 for inedible fatty oils and acids. Includes vegetable, fish, or animal byproducts in drums, totes, or blocks. Class N/A and non-hazardous.

NMFC 145160 - Non-Petroleum Oils | Class Density-Based

Find NMFC 145160 for non-petroleum oils. Includes castor, tall oil, silicone emulsions in boxes, drums, or cans in crates. Density-based class. Non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

Confirm the oil type fits this group (vegetable, synthetic, silicone) and list NMFC 144600 with Note 144603 on the BOL.
Use leak-resistant packaging: closed-head drums or pails with tamper-evident lids, or IBC totes with protected valves; line pallets with absorbent mats.
State handling needs by viscosity and temperature (e.g., keep canola oil above 50°F to avoid clouding) and request freeze protection if required.
Record container counts and weights, torque closures, cap vents, and unitize loads with stretch wrap and corner boards to prevent seepage and tipping.

Business Value

Avoid reclass fees by citing Note 144603 and using compliant packaging, reducing carrier adjustments.
Non-hazardous status widens carrier options and removes hazmat surcharges, lowering landed costs.
Improve cost per gallon with IBCs over drums where feasible, maximizing cube and minimizing touches.
Leak-proof prep cuts spill claims and terminal delays, keeping LTL schedules on track.