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NMFC 108600: Bottle/Can Paper-Foil Labels, Class 70

Article ID
108600
NMFC 108600: paper-foil bottle/can labels
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped article with fixed, simple rating rules
Class Range
70 1 classification
Rated at Class 70, density exempt
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous — no hazmat paperwork needed

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
108600.00 Labels, bottle or can, paper and foil combined, not embossed, without adhesive back, prepaid, in boxes 70

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Mark the BOL with NMFC 108600 and Class 70; note “paper and foil combined, not embossed, without adhesive back, prepaid” to match the item description.
  2. Box labels tightly: stack flat, interleave with chipboard, poly-bag to control moisture, and use 200# test or 32 ECT cartons to prevent edge crush.
  3. Palletize cartons on clean, dry pallets; use corner boards, stretch wrap, and a top sheet. Add “Do Not Crush – Labels” to reduce handling damage.
  4. Keep non-adhesive label cartons separate from adhesive-backed label shipments to avoid misclassification or mixed-SKU handling mistakes.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

Business Value

  • Predictable pricing with a fixed Class 70—no density math, faster quoting, and fewer rating disputes.
  • Damage reduction from proper boxed packaging minimizes claims on scuffing, wrinkling, and foil tarnish.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat fees or documentation delays.
  • Clear “prepaid” alignment reduces billing friction and accessorial disputes between vendors and consignees.