NMFC 162970 - Pyrethrum Extract, Conc. or Soln. | Class 200

Note 162972: NOTE-Applies on extracts, concentrates or solutions thereof wherein the pyrethrum content is 25 percent or greater. Solutions containing less than 25 percent pyrethrum are classed as 'Chemicals, NOI.'

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the product form against the NMFC note for item 162972 and record NMFC 162970, Class 200 on the BOL. List the commodity as “Pyrethrum Extract—Concentrate or Solution, in packages.”
2. Use tight-sealing HDPE or glass inner containers, then bag and place them in sturdy corrugated cartons with absorbent lining to capture drips. Example: four 1-gallon HDPE bottles, bagged and cushioned inside a double-wall box.
3. Palletize cartons on a clean, solid deck with no overhang, add corner boards, and shrink-wrap securely. Mark orientation arrows and “This Side Up” to reduce leakage risk in transit.
4. Include an SDS with the shipment even though it’s non-hazardous. Some carriers ask for it to confirm content and solvents; it also helps if temperature guidance (e.g., avoid heat) is needed.

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

• Predictable pricing: Fixed Class 200 removes density calculations and speeds up rating and quoting.
• Lower accessorial exposure: Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat fees, special handling charges, and carrier rejections.
• Fewer claims: Leak-resistant inner packs and absorbent liners cut spill-related damage and clean-up claims.
• Operational efficiency: Standard case and pallet patterns improve cube utilization, reducing per-unit transport costs.