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NMFC 48920 - Cloth & Fabric Textiles | Class N/A

Classify cloth, fabric, and dry goods in NMFC 48920. See Note item 48921 for specific sub-items and packaging like bales, rolls, or cartons. Non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID
48920
Textile umbrella entry; see Note 48921 details
Total Articles
3
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
0-65
No set class; refer to sub-items
Category
CLOTHING, TEXTILE AND ATHLETIC GOODS
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 49115 – Temp‑Controlled Textiles in Packages | Class 0

Ship temperature‑controlled cloth and fabric under NMFC 49115. Class 0 rating in packages for heat‑sensitive textiles and dry goods, non‑hazardous. Easy quoting.

NMFC 49260 - Cloth & Dry Goods | Class Density-Based

Classify textile goods in NMFC 49260. Covers blankets, bedspreads, wipes, webbing and more in boxes or crates. Density-based classes, non-hazardous. Fast.

NMFC 49282 - Moistened Terry Ice Towels | Class 65

Classify cooling terry ice towels in NMFC 49282. Moist with water, alcohol and essential oil, boxed and individually wrapped. Class 65, non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

  • Start with Note item 48921 to pick the precise sub-item based on fiber type (cotton, polyester, blends), construction (woven, knit), and treatments (coated, FR). Example: cotton muslin bolts vs. vinyl‑coated canvas.
  • Select packaging to match the fabric form: rolls on 3-inch cores with end caps, banded bolts with corner boards, compressed bales with liners, or cartons for sample swatches. Add moisture barrier if transiting humid lanes.
  • Palletize textiles tight and square on 48x40 pallets; avoid overhang and lay roll cores parallel to pallet deck boards. Use stretch wrap plus strapping to prevent telescoping and edge abrasion.
  • On the BOL, note “NMFC 48920 — see Note item 48921” and list the chosen sub-item once confirmed. Don’t rely on density; classification follows the sub-item rules, not dimensional weight.

Business Value

  • Cut reclass and inspection charges by referencing Note 48921 and selecting the correct textile sub-item the first time.
  • Protect margins with packaging that reduces crush, moisture, and odor claims on high-surface-area fabrics, keeping credits and replacements to a minimum.
  • Speed quoting and tendering for mixed textile SKUs by using 48920 as a starting point, then finalizing the exact sub-item only where needed.
  • Improve carrier acceptance and transit reliability with clean labeling, roll counts, and fiber details that streamline dock checks and prevent holds.