NMFC 47990 - Clay Group Articles | Class N/A
Classify Clay Group goods in NMFC 47990. Covers clays, concentrates, earths or ores with item-specific packaging. Class range is not assigned. Non-hazardous.
Freight Group ID
47990
Clay Group items under NMFC 47990 reference
Total Articles
2
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
N/A
No defined class range; item-specific
NMFC Articles in this Group
How to Use This Classification
- Pinpoint the exact NMFC item within the Clay Group before quoting, such as kaolin in bags versus bentonite in bulk, since group headers don’t provide a final class.
- Describe packaging clearly on the BOL—bags, supersacks, drums, or bulk—and note moisture content for concentrates to avoid reweighs and reclassifications.
- Protect against dusting and contamination with liners and stretch-wrap; use sturdy pallets and cover tops when shipping fine clays or dry earths.
- Reference the group and the specific item on paperwork (e.g., “NMFC 47990 Group—see item ####”), and retain SDS if applicable for ores, even though this group is non-hazardous.
Business Value
- Reduces reclass charges by steering staff to the correct item-level NMFC under the Clay Group rather than using a vague description.
- Improves quote accuracy by aligning packaging and moisture notes with carrier rules commonly applied to minerals and powders.
- Cuts claims risk by emphasizing dust control, pallet integrity, and load securement practices suited to fine clays and dense concentrates.
- Speeds onboarding for new lanes involving industrial clays, earths, and ores by consolidating guidance around one group reference (NMFC 47990).