NMFC 163735 - Soldiers' Rations in Boxes | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. On the BOL, list NMFC 163735 and Class 70, choose packaging as boxes, and describe units as “soldiers’ ration kits” with mixed dry goods and retort pouches.
2. Reinforce cartons: add inner dividers so retort pouches don’t puncture and biscuits don’t crush; bag sugars/salts to contain fines and tape seams to prevent sifting.
3. Unitize on 40x48 pallets with zero overhang, wrap tightly with a top sheet, mark Keep Dry, and request heat protection in hot months to protect candy and cocoa items.
4. Weigh every carton—rating is weight-based, not density. Example: 24 boxes at 42 lb each = 1,008 lb at Class 70.

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

• Stable Class 70 rating keeps LTL quotes consistent and often lower than higher food classes, improving budget accuracy.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat paperwork and fees, accelerating tender approvals and reducing accessorial risk.
• Mixed-package allowance lets you ship complete ration kits together, cutting line items, handling time, and reclass exposure.
• Weight-based rule reduces density audits and re-bills, keeping landed costs predictable across carriers and lanes.