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NMFC 98800 - Hides, Pelts & Skins | Class N/A

Classify inedible hides, pelts, and skins under NMFC 98800. Includes raw or salted materials packed in bundles, crates, or bins. Class N/A, non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID
98800
Inedible Hides, Pelts, and Skins grouping
Total Articles
4
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
65-200
Class varies; range not provided for group
Category
RAW MATERIAL
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 98820 - Dressed Hides/Pelts w/ Hair | Class 70–200

Find NMFC 98820 for dressed hides and pelts. Covers tanned skins with hair, fur, or wool intact in boxes or packages. Non-hazardous and faster class selection.

NMFC 98950 - Raw Hides, Pelts & Skins | Class 65–100

Classify raw hides and pelts under NMFC 98950. Covers undressed skins shipped in boxes or packages with class 65–100. Non-hazardous and easier quoting.

NMFC 99400 - Hides, Pelts or Skins, Dry | Class N/A

Classify dry hides, pelts, or skins under NMFC 99400 (Class N/A). Covers dressed, tanned, or untreated material, baled or crated. Non-hazardous, easy quoting.

NMFC 99420 - Hides, Pelts or Skins, Green | Class 100

Classify raw hides in NMFC 99420. Covers green, green salted or pickled pelts packed in bundles or boxes at Class 100. Fast rating help and non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

  • Identify cure state (raw/green, salted, or dried) and species to select the correct NMFC sub-item within the Hides Group; the group itself shows Class N/A.
  • Contain moisture and odor: use plastic-lined bins or sealed gaylords with absorbent pads, then band to pallets and stretch-wrap to prevent brine leakage.
  • Mark the BOL and labels with “Inedible Hides/Pelts/Skins,” list count and moisture state, and note packaging (bundles, crates, or lined bins) for carrier acceptance.
  • Plan pickups away from food cargo, request covered equipment when possible, and target short transit windows to limit odor complaints and OS&D issues.

Business Value

  • Correct sub-item selection reduces reclass fees and surprise rate increases while improving carrier acceptance for animal by-product freight.
  • Leak-proof, palletized packing cuts cleanup charges and trailer washout delays, protecting margins and schedule reliability.
  • Dense materials shipped as tight bales or bin loads maximize cube efficiency, helping lower LTL costs on a per-shipment basis.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and simplifies paperwork, keeping quotes fast and service flexible.