Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 150005.00 | Show more | |
| 150005.01 | Less than 1 | 400 |
| 150005.02 | 1 but less than 2 | 300 |
| 150005.03 | 2 but less than 4 | 250 |
| 150005.04 | 4 but less than 6 | 175 |
| 150005.05 | 6 but less than 8 | 125 |
| 150005.06 | 8 but less than 10 | 100 |
| 150005.07 | 10 but less than 12 | 92.5 |
| 150005.08 | 12 but less than 15 | 85 |
| 150005.09 | 15 but less than 22.5 | 70 |
| 150005.10 | 22.5 but less than 30 | 65 |
| 150005.11 | 30 but less than 35 | 60 |
| 150005.12 | 35 but less than 50 | 55 |
| 150005.13 | 50 or greater | 50 |
Notes
Note 150006: NOTE-Does not apply on materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as hazardous and required to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard. For classes applicable to such hazardous materials, see provisions elsewhere in this Classification.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Confirm the product is not regulated by DOT using the SDS (look for “Not Regulated” or no hazard class) before selecting NMFC 150005; regulated flammables must not use this item.
- Calculate cubic density including pallet/crate to determine the class within 50–400. Example: weigh the skid and measure LxWxH (inches), convert to cubic feet, then use NMFC Item 170 to set the class.
- Match packaging to the material form: powders (e.g., ultramarine blue) in lined boxes or drums; liquids and solvents in tight-head pails or drums with ring locks; IBCs with protected valves and blocked/braced on pallets.
- Protect against temperature and spill risks: mark waterborne paints “Keep From Freezing,” add absorbent under drums, and use corner boards and stretch wrap to stabilize pails and boxed putty or paint balls.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- One item covers many products—additives, pigments, putties, and non-regulated solvents—simplifying tariff lines and reducing reclass fees on mixed coating shipments.
- Density-based classes allow packaging optimization: higher pack-out density can drive a lower class and cut LTL costs without changing the product.
- Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges, special carrier approvals, and placarding—speeding tendering and lowering accessorial exposure.
- Bulk options (IBCs, portable tanks) reduce handling and leak risk on larger orders, improving delivery quality and lowering claim rates for coating suppliers.