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NMFC 155200 - Non-Haz Petroleum Oils & Waxes | Class 50-400

Article ID
155200
NMFC 155200 for non-haz petroleum and waxes
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped article with density-driven rating
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Flexible Class 50-400 by cubic density
Hazardous
No
Not DOT-labeled hazmat; standard LTL handling

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
155200.00 Show more
155200.01 Less than 1 400
155200.02 1 but less than 2 300
155200.03 2 but less than 4 250
155200.04 4 but less than 6 175
155200.05 6 but less than 8 125
155200.06 8 but less than 10 100
155200.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
155200.08 12 but less than 15 85
155200.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
155200.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
155200.11 30 but less than 35 60
155200.12 35 but less than 50 55
155200.13 50 or greater 50

Notes

Note 155201: NOTE-The term 'having a petroleum base,' as used in this item, means the principal ingredient of such compounded oils or greases must be petroleum.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Verify eligibility: product is petroleum-based, not DOT-labeled hazmat, and not flammable or combustible in excluded bulk forms. Use approved packagings like boxes, drums, pails, or NMFC Packages 589, 602, 926, 1000, 1500, 2096, 2342, 2454, or 2516.
  2. Determine density by handling unit to set class. Example: one 55-gal transformer oil drum on a 48x40 pallet at 36 in tall weighs ~416 lb and measures ~40 cu ft, yielding ~10.4 pcf (lower density = higher class).
  3. Match packaging to product: leakproof, tightheads for oils; lined boxes or slab cartons for paraffin wax; gasketed pails for additives; secure closures and absorbent liners to prevent seepage and claims.
  4. Document clearly on the BOL: “Petroleum Products, NOI, NMFC 155200, density __ pcf, class __.” Include an SDS to show not DOT-regulated and request temperature notes for waxes or petrolatum if heat-sensitive.

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

Business Value

  • Skip hazmat surcharges and carrier restrictions since these goods are not DOT-labeled hazardous, reducing total landed cost.
  • Optimize rates via density: tighter palletization, drum orientation, and reduced void space can move you to a lower class and better freight quotes.
  • One item covers diverse SKUs—transformer oil, paraffin wax, petrolatum, additives—simplifying catalogs, audits, and training across plants and vendors.
  • Using listed package types and leak-resistant closures cuts spill incidents, minimizing rewrap, cleanup fees, and service delays.