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NMFC 90100 - Gravel or Stone Group | Class N/A

Look up gravel, sand, slag, slate, or stone in NMFC 90100. Class varies by sub-item and by packaging like bags, totes, or crates. Non-hazardous for LTL shipping.

Freight Group ID
90100
Group header for gravel, sand, slag, slate
Total Articles
4
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
N/A
No fixed class, check specific sub-item
Category
HARDWARE AND CONSTRUCTION
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 90280 - Slate Blocks, Pieces or Slabs | Class N/A

Find slate blocks in NMFC 90280. Covers stone blocks, pieces or slabs shipped in bundles, crates, or on pallets. Non-hazardous and Class N/A for quick quoting.

NMFC 90340 – Roofing Slate | Class N/A

Classify roofing slate in NMFC 90340. Natural stone tiles on pallets or crates, Class N/A under the Gravel or Stone Group. Non-hazardous LTL shipping.

NMFC 90390 - Soapstone & Talc Blocks | Class N/A

Find soapstone or talc blocks under NMFC 90390. Covers pieces and slabs, loose or palletized, NOI. Non-hazardous with quick classification and easy shipping.

NMFC 90500 - Stone Blocks & Slabs | Class N/A

Find NMFC 90500 for stone blocks and slabs. Includes granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, coquina, or cast stone pieces. No set class and non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

  • Identify the exact material and packaging before quoting (e.g., bagged sand on pallets, slate in crates, slag in super sacks) and select the matching sub-item, not the group header.
  • Use palletized, shrink-wrapped bags or lined totes to control shifting and moisture; wet aggregates add weight and can trigger reweighs.
  • Distribute weight evenly across pallets and trailers; keep stacks low and stable, and request a forklift or dock service instead of a liftgate for heavy pallets.
  • Mark the BOL with the commodity name and packaging (e.g., “gravel, 50-lb bags on 48x40 pallet”) and verify the carrier accepts the packaging type for LTL.

Business Value

  • Accurate sub-item selection reduces reclass charges and billing disputes common with heavy, high-density aggregates.
  • Right packaging (totes, bags, crates) limits damage, keeps product contained, and minimizes cleanup costs if ruptures occur.
  • Mode optimization—LTL for bagged/toted product, truckload/dump for bulk—aligns cost with handling requirements and lane density.
  • Clear commodity labeling and consistent pallet specs speed dock processing and cut detention by simplifying handling.