NMFC 171800 - Crude and Unvulcanized Rubber | Class 60

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the commodity fits this entry: crude rubber, reclaimed scrap, or unvulcanized compounds. If solvents or additives are present, confirm the hazmat profile before tender.
2. Pack in rigid boxes or sealed packages lined with poly film to contain oils and crumbs; band or shrink-wrap to prevent bulging or creep. Example: 25–50 lb slabs or crumb in inner bags placed in cartons.
3. Apply hazmat compliance: list proper shipping name/UN or NA number on the BOL, attach required labels/marks, and include the SDS. Ensure trained personnel handle documentation.
4. Weigh each handling unit including packaging. Class 60 is fixed and weight-governed, so accurate scale tickets speed rating and minimize reclass and inspection fees.

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

• Predictable pricing: a single Class 60 eliminates density disputes and accelerates quoting and tendering.
• Optimized packaging in boxes or sealed packages controls cube and protects cargo, lowering damage rates and claims costs.
• Proactive hazmat setup prevents refusals, regulatory fines, and delay-related charges, keeping production schedules intact.
• Weight-only rating streamlines TMS entry and BOL prep, reducing administrative time and unexpected carrier adjustments.