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NMFC 54100 - Cotton Shipping | Class N/A

Find cotton in NMFC 54100. Covers bales, bagged lint, and boxes with Class N/A and ask your carrier to confirm. Natural fiber, non-hazardous for easy shipping.

Freight Group ID
54100
Cotton entry with unknown NMFC class details
Total Articles
4
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
100-250
Class N/A and confirm with your carrier
Category
RAW MATERIAL
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 54150 - Carded Cotton, Bales or Boxes | Class 250

Classify carded cotton under NMFC 54150. Covers bales or boxed shipments at Class 250, cotton raw material. Clear rating and easy quoting, non-hazardous.

NMFC 54170 - Cotton, NOI | Class N/A

Classify raw cotton in NMFC 54170. Covers baled or loose fiber and gin modules with carrier specific class, density not used. Marked hazardous for fire risk.

NMFC 54210 - Cotton Rovings in Bags or Bales | Class 100

Find cotton rovings in NMFC 54210. Covers dyed or undyed material packed in bags or bales at fixed Class 100, making LTL quotes simple and non-hazardous.

NMFC 54220 - Cotton Samples in Boxes | Class 100

Classify cotton samples under NMFC 54220. Boxes of lint, swatches, or test cuts ship at fixed Class 100, no density rule. Non-hazardous for easy quoting.

How to Use This Classification

  • Confirm the class before tendering: list the commodity as “Cotton” with the package type (bales, bags, boxes) and request written carrier approval since the entry shows Class N/A.
  • Capture density and packaging details in quotes: include bale count, dimensions, weight per bale, wrap type, and strapping. Example: compressed bale ~54×21×35 in, ~480–500 lb.
  • Contain fibers and stabilize the load: fully wrap bales (woven poly or burlap), add corner protectors, and band to a 48×40 pallet with 4‑way entry to speed cross-dock handling.
  • Guard against moisture and odors: use top covers or slip sheets, keep away from liquids and strong-smelling freight (chemicals, spices), and note “Odor Sensitive” on the BOL.

Business Value

  • Reduce reclass and rebills by documenting Class N/A and obtaining carrier confirmation up front, keeping invoices predictable.
  • Lower claims risk with proper containment that minimizes lint shed, snagging, and moisture exposure during LTL transfers.
  • Faster handling and fewer accessorials when cotton bales are palletized to standard footprints and clearly labeled for forklift access.
  • More competitive quotes when density, stackability, and packaging details are provided, helping carriers price accurately.