NMFC 173730 - Seeds in Bags/Boxes/Drums | Class 50-400

Article ID

173730

Seeds and seed grain under item 173730.

Freight Group

UNGROUPED ARTICLES

Ungrouped listing with density-driven rating.

Class Range

50-400 13 classifications

Classes swing widely from 50 through 400.

Hazardous

Non-hazardous agricultural cargo.

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
173730.00	Seeds, see Note, item 173731, viz.: Alfalfa, in bags, boxes or drums; Canary, in bags, boxes or drums; Caraway, in bags, boxes or drums; Cardamom, in bags, boxes or drums; Clover, in bags, boxes or drums; Cotton, in bags, boxes or drums; Flax (Linseed), in bags, boxes or drums; Flower or Garden, NOI, see Note, item 173732, in bags boxes or drums, or in seed cabinets in boxes or crates; Grass, embedded in straw with cellulose binder, in bags, boxes or drums; Grass Seed, NOI, in bags, boxes or drums; Millet, in bags, boxes or drums; Mustard, in bags, boxes or drums; Niger, in bags, boxes or drums; Rape, in bags, boxes or drums; Safflower, in bags, boxes or drums; Seed Beans; Seed Corn; Seed Peas, NOI; or Seed Grain, NOI; in bags, boxes or drums; Seeds, NOI, in bags, boxes or drums; Sesame, in bags, boxes or drums; Sudan Grass, in bags, boxes or drums; Sugar Beet, in bags, boxes or drums; Sunflower, in bags, boxes or drums; Timothy, in bags, boxes or drums; Tomato, in bulk in bags, boxes or drums; Tree, NOI, in bags, boxes or drums; Vetch, in bags, boxes or drums; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more
173730.01	Less than 1	400
173730.02	1 but less than 2	300
173730.03	2 but less than 4	250
173730.04	4 but less than 6	175
173730.05	6 but less than 8	125
173730.06	8 but less than 10	100
173730.07	10 but less than 12	92.5
173730.08	12 but less than 15	85
173730.09	15 but less than 22.5	70
173730.10	22.5 but less than 30	65
173730.11	30 but less than 35	60
173730.12	35 but less than 50	55
173730.13	50 or greater	50

Notes

Note 173731: NOTE-Will also apply on seed or soil inoculating bacteria or agricultural insecticides or fungicides when in the same shipping container with seeds.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Confirm the item fits this seed listing (alfalfa, clover, sunflower, tomato, grass, seed grain NOI) and package in bags, boxes, drums, or seed cabinets in boxes/crates.
Calculate density for rating: measure the full pallet footprint and height, include pallet weight, then divide total weight by cubic feet to set the class within 50–400.
Choose packaging by seed type: poly‑lined bags for moisture control, double‑wall boxes for small garden seed packets, or drums for fragile, high-value lots.
Palletize tightly: interlock bags, avoid overhang, add corner boards and top sheets, and band or stretch‑wrap to prevent sift-outs and reduce reclass or damage claims.

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

Business Value

Density-based rating lets you right-size packaging to lower the class and cut LTL rates without compromising protection.
One NMFC for many seed varieties simplifies quoting and prevents costly reclassifications across seasonal SKUs.
Non-hazardous status speeds tendering and avoids hazmat surcharges, improving transit options during peak planting windows.
Reduced loss and damage through proper bag/box/drum selection preserves germination value and minimizes claim expenses.

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