NMFC 144600 - Oils, Other Than Petroleum | Class N/A

Note 144603: NOTE-Commodities listed under this generic heading when tendered for shipment in Package 2516 are to be classified under the same provisions that apply when tendered to the carrier in boxes.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the oil type fits this group (vegetable, synthetic, silicone) and list NMFC 144600 with Note 144603 on the BOL.
2. Use leak-resistant packaging: closed-head drums or pails with tamper-evident lids, or IBC totes with protected valves; line pallets with absorbent mats.
3. State handling needs by viscosity and temperature (e.g., keep canola oil above 50°F to avoid clouding) and request freeze protection if required.
4. Record container counts and weights, torque closures, cap vents, and unitize loads with stretch wrap and corner boards to prevent seepage and tipping.

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

• Avoid reclass fees by citing Note 144603 and using compliant packaging, reducing carrier adjustments.
• Non-hazardous status widens carrier options and removes hazmat surcharges, lowering landed costs.
• Improve cost per gallon with IBCs over drums where feasible, maximizing cube and minimizing touches.
• Leak-proof prep cuts spill claims and terminal delays, keeping LTL schedules on track.