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NMFC 134560 - Boxed Turtle/Terrapin/Frog Meat | Class 100

Article ID
134560
NMFC 134560: Boxed turtle, terrapin, or frog meat
Freight Group
MEATS OR SHORTENING GROUP
Meats or Shortening Group, cold-chain friendly
Class Range
100 1 classification
Class 100 fixed; density not required
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, food cargo—no hazmat fees

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
134560.00 Meat, terrapin, turtle or frog, in boxes or drums 100

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Use leakproof, food-grade boxes with liners and absorbent pads; palletize tightly and maintain cold chain via refrigerated LTL or gel packs (avoid dry ice to keep non-hazardous status).
  2. Mark cartons “Keep Refrigerated,” “Perishable,” and “This Side Up”; request no-top-load handling. Example: 40 lb frog legs per box on a 48x40 pallet, stacked to the box crush rating.
  3. Print NMFC 134560, Class 100 on the BOL. Describe as “Meat—Turtle/Terrapin/Frog, Boxed” and include temperature setpoint or “cool service required.”
  4. Verify carrier food-safety protocols and any wildlife/USDA/USFWS/state compliance for these species. Schedule pickups to minimize dwell time and avoid weekend holds.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 100 removes density calculations, enabling predictable quotes and fewer reclass charges.
  • Non-hazardous designation avoids hazmat surcharges and extra paperwork, expanding carrier options.
  • Boxed format integrates smoothly with grocery and restaurant distribution, reducing leakage-related claims.
  • Clear NMFC labeling improves claim outcomes and lowers OS&D risk in temperature-controlled LTL.