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NMFC 111660 - Animal Litter/Bedding | Class 50–400

Article ID
111660
Animal litter or bedding in bags or boxes
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped commodity with density-driven rating
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Classes 50–400 based on measured PCF
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous absorbents; widely accepted by carriers

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
111660.00 Litter or Bedding, animal, in bags or boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
111660.01 Less than 1 400
111660.02 1 but less than 2 300
111660.03 2 but less than 4 250
111660.04 4 but less than 6 175
111660.05 6 but less than 8 125
111660.06 8 but less than 10 100
111660.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
111660.08 12 but less than 15 85
111660.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
111660.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
111660.11 30 but less than 35 60
111660.12 35 but less than 50 55
111660.13 50 or greater 50

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Confirm density: weigh the shipment and calculate cubic feet, then match the PCF to the correct class under Item 170 (e.g., heavier clay litters usually rate lower than fluffy shavings).
  2. Choose sturdy packaging: use heavy-duty boxes or bag-in-box with poly liners for granules or clumping products; stretch-wrap and corner-board pallets to prevent punctures.
  3. Control moisture and leakage: add top sheets and slip sheets, keep off damp floors, and tape seams so paper-based or wood-based bedding doesn’t wick water and gain weight.
  4. Document clearly on the BOL: list “Animal Litter/Bedding, bagged/boxed, NMFC 111660, density __ pcf,” include total weight and package count to avoid reweigh or reclass.

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

Business Value

  • Lower freight spend by improving density (tighter pack-outs or reducing void space can shift to a lower class).
  • Reduce accessorials and disputes with accurate PCF on paperwork, cutting reweigh/reclass fees and delays.
  • Minimize loss and cleanup costs by preventing spillage of fine absorbents through proper liners and palletization.
  • Simplify quoting and carrier selection with a predictable, density-based rating that is widely accepted and non-hazardous.