NMFC 72000 - Foodstuffs Group | Class N/A
Classify foodstuffs and beverage preparations with NMFC 72000. Covers edible goods not named elsewhere in cartons, pails, or sealed cases. Non-hazardous.
Freight Group ID
72000
Group item for foods, beverages, preparations
Total Articles
1
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
N/A
No fixed class; see related items
NMFC Articles in this Group
How to Use This Classification
- Confirm your product is an edible good not otherwise named, then check related items 72002, 72004, 72005, 72007, and 72008 to ensure this group applies.
- Detail contents on the BOL: e.g., “beverage preparation—non‑alcoholic syrup, 12 pails,” include net weights, condition (shelf‑stable or refrigerated), and any handling notes.
- Use leak‑resistant, food‑safe packaging (sealed liners in pails, poly‑bagged powders, tight cartons). Add dividers for glass and stretch‑wrap with corner protection to prevent shifts.
- Palletize uniformly and mark special care: Keep Dry, Do Not Freeze, or This Side Up. Photograph final loads to document condition and packing integrity.
Business Value
- Reduces reclass and inspection risk by correctly applying the group when items aren’t named elsewhere.
- Speeds quoting for mixed SKUs of edible goods, enabling consolidated LTL moves and more predictable freight rates.
- Mitigates spill cleanup fees and OS&D claims through clear labeling and leak‑secure packaging standards.
- Supports retailer and distributor routing requirements, improving dock turnaround and protecting brand reputation.