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NMFC 171600 – Rubber Materials Group | Class N/A

Classify rubber materials in NMFC 171600. Covers solid rubber (not foam, cellular, expanded, or sponge) and pieces or sheets. Quick lookups and non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID
171600
NMFC 171600 for solid rubber, non-foam.
Total Articles
8
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
50-85
No fixed class; check item specifics.
Category
PLASTIC AND RUBBER
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 171620 - Silicone Rubber Coatings, Boxes | Class N/A

Classify silicone rubber coatings in NMFC 171620. Covers liquid, paste, or semisolid dispersions packed in boxes, Class N/A. Non-hazardous for simpler quotes.

NMFC 171710 - Coagulated Latex Scrap | Class 70

Classify coagulated latex scrap in NMFC 171710. Covers evaporated waste latex in packages at Class 70. Quick LTL quotes and routing, non-hazardous today.

NMFC 171720: Latex, Liquid—Drums/Boxes | Class 60

Find NMFC 171720 for latex, liquid. Covers shipments in drums or inner containers packed in boxes and rated at Class 60. Fast, non-hazardous shipping support.

NMFC 171800 - Crude and Unvulcanized Rubber | Class 60

Classify rubber materials in NMFC 171800. Covers crude, reclaimed, unvulcanized compounds and scraps in boxes or packages. Class 60 and hazmat handling applies.

NMFC 171820 - Rubber Reclaimed Liquid/Paste | Class 60

Classify reclaimed rubber dispersions under NMFC 171820. Liquid or paste in drums or pails, fixed Class 60, hazardous. Get fast hazmat-ready shipping.

NMFC 171860 - Pulverized Hard Rubber Scrap | Class 50

Classify pulverized hard rubber scrap under NMFC 171860. Covers bagged material at freight class 50 for LTL. Hazardous - declare and label for faster transit.

NMFC 171880 – Scrap Rubber, NOI, Packaged | Class 50

Ship scrap rubber under NMFC 171880. Packaged pieces or bales move at Class 50 and reference Note 171884. Hazardous handling noted for compliance. Safe transit.

NMFC 171980 - Hard Rubber Shavings, Packaged | Class 85

Classify hard rubber shavings under NMFC 171980. Applies to packaged shavings or turnings at fixed Class 85. Clear guidance for safe, hazmat-ready LTL.

How to Use This Classification

  • Specify the exact rubber form on your BOL—bales, sheets, rolls, or cut pieces—and clearly note “not foam/cellular/expanded/sponge” to avoid misclassification.
  • Palletize dense loads with edge protectors, banding, and stretch wrap; add slip-sheets or liners to prevent carbon black transfer to adjacent freight. Example: 48x40 pallet, 2,000 lb of sheets, wrapped and banded.
  • Shield from ozone, UV, and heat during transit and storage by using opaque wrap or covers; avoid co-loading near solvents or oils that can stain or degrade rubber surfaces.
  • Plan for weight concentration: verify forklift capacity, label heavy pallets, and use blocking to prevent shifting. If deformation is a risk, mark pallets Do Not Top-Stack.

Business Value

  • Accurate commodity detail for NMFC 171600 reduces reclass and inspection fees, keeping LTL invoices predictable.
  • Non-hazardous materials streamline carrier acceptance and minimize accessorial delays tied to special handling.
  • Contamination control (liners, wrap, edge protection) cuts surface-damage claims on high-value sheets and rolls.
  • Dense, compact packing of rubber bales increases trailer utilization, lowering cost per pound and improving rate negotiations.