NMFC 134880 - Vegetable Stearine & Oils | Class 65

Note 134882: NOTE-Applies on vegetable stearine manufactured either by the cold press process or by the hydrogenation of vegetable oils, but will not apply on vegetable oil shortening in semi-solid or plastic form.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the product is vegetable stearine or solidified (hydrogenated) vegetable oil and review NMFC Note 134882 if formulations or forms differ.
2. Box shipments with food-grade liners; seal inner poly bags to prevent oil dusting or seepage, then stretch-wrap and corner-protect for pallet stability.
3. Protect from heat so the product stays solid; request heat-protection or temperature control in hot months to avoid softening and mess during transit.
4. Build even, banded pallets with limited top-load pressure to keep slabs or flakes from crushing; label as edible product and mark orientation if needed.

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

• Fixed Class 65 simplifies rating and minimizes reclass or rebill risk versus density-based commodities.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat fees and broadens carrier options for LTL networks.
• Proper boxed presentation with liners reduces leakage claims and preserves food-grade integrity, lowering total landed cost.
• Seasonal heat-protect decisions trade small accessorials for major claim prevention, improving on-time, damage-free performance.