NMFC 163720: Supplemental Rations in Boxes — Class 70

Note 163722: NOTE-Class applies only on a mixture of confectionery articles, tobacco products, toilet articles, toilet preparations and stationery articles, with or without other unnamed articles. The weight of confectionery articles must be not less than 50 percent of the net weight of mixture and weight of unnamed articles must not exceed 2 percent of the net weight of mixture.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use sturdy corrugated boxes with tight seals and inner dividers to prevent burst bags or crushed bars; mark cartons as Food – Non-Perishable with lot and date codes.
2. Palletize on 40x48 food-grade pallets, avoid overhang, and wrap from base to top with corner protection; apply ‘Do Not Double Stack’ only if carton crush strength is limited.
3. Reference NMFC 163720, Class 70 on the BOL and list case counts by SKU/lot for precise receiving and traceability in government or institutional deliveries.
4. Keep loads dry and odor-free: use pallet covers in damp warehouses, separate from chemicals, and cap the top layer to shield rations from dust during cross-dock transfers.

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

• Predictable pricing: fixed Class 70 means no density calculation, enabling fast, apples-to-apples LTL quotes and tighter budgeting.
• Lower risk and fewer fees: non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and expands carrier options for nationwide distribution.
• Better handling outcomes: standardized boxed packaging fits LTL networks, reducing exceptions, OS&D claims, and dwell time at terminals.
• Audit-ready compliance: alignment with Quartermasters’ Stores classification supports government, NGO, and institutional procurement requirements.