NMFC 117420 - Curd Cutting Machines | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use NMFC 117420, Class 85 on the BOL and list the packaging as box or crate; name the item “Curd Cutting Machine/Curd Mill” to prevent reclass.
2. Stabilize the cutting assembly and shafts; add edge guards, zip-tie loose hoses, cap sanitary ports, and wrap food-contact surfaces with clean poly to avoid contamination.
3. Choose packaging by size: bench-top units fit double-wall boxes with molded foam; floor models need ISPM-15 wood crates, bolted to skids with blocking and bracing.
4. Label Keep Upright and Keep Dry, mark lift points and center of gravity, and ensure fork clearance to speed handling at dairies and creameries.

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

• Predictable Class 85 pricing streamlines quoting and reduces disputes since density does not drive the class for these machines.
• Correct box or crate packaging minimizes inspections and reclass fees while protecting precision blades, lowering damage claims and downtime at the creamery.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges, helping secure faster pick-up windows.
• Optimized packing—removing guards, bundling accessories, shortening crate height—cuts cubic feet and accessorials, directly improving LTL freight rates.