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NMFC 183200 - Tobacco, Unmanufactured | Class N/A

Classify unmanufactured tobacco in NMFC 183200. Covers raw leaves in bales, boxes, or hogsheads with odor and moisture sensitivity. Non-hazardous for LTL.

Freight Group ID
183200
Raw leaf tobacco under NMFC 183200
Total Articles
4
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
50
No fixed class; confirm with carrier
Category
BEVERAGES, LIQUORS AND TOBACCO
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 183220 – Tobacco Cuttings or Scraps | Class N/A

Find tobacco cuttings or scraps in NMFC 183220. Ship in bales or heavy bags with dry packing. Moisture sensitive, class not specified and non-hazardous.

NMFC 183240 - Leaf Tobacco | Class N/A

Classify leaf tobacco in NMFC 183240. Covers unmanufactured leaf packed in bales, cartons, or hogsheads and notes Class N/A. Non-hazardous for LTL shipping.

NMFC 183310 – Ground Tobacco Stems in Bags | Class 50

Find NMFC 183310 for ground tobacco stems in bags. Class 50 covers unmanufactured tobacco in bags. Easy rating for quotes and routing, nonhazardous freight.

NMFC 183350 - Tobacco Sweepings | Class N/A

Classify tobacco sweepings in NMFC 183350. Covers loose or bagged leaf scraps, stems, and dust in siftproof sacks or lined boxes with no set class. Non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

  • Identify the leaf form on the BOL (whole leaves, strips, or stems), reference NMFC 183200, and mark the load as non-hazardous.
  • Palletize bales or wood-boxed tobacco with tight banding; use breathable wrap or burlap to avoid trapping moisture, and add slip sheets for clean handling.
  • Protect aroma and quality: line floors with kraft paper, use desiccants, and request no co-load with strong odors (chemicals, spices, fragrances).
  • If crossing borders, prepare phytosanitary certificates and origin docs; domestically, keep lot IDs visible for traceability and quick receiver checks.

Business Value

  • Lower claim risk by controlling moisture and odor exposure, preventing quality downgrades and buyer rejections.
  • More predictable LTL costs by standardizing bale weight and pallet footprint, improving carrier loading efficiency.
  • Faster pickups and fewer reclass fees with clear commodity notes, NMFC 183200 on paperwork, and accurate piece counts.
  • Better season planning around curing and harvest windows to secure capacity and avoid detention at farms or leaf warehouses.