NMFC 176640 – Smoked Bacon/Ham Rinds in Boxes | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use heavy-duty corrugated boxes with poly liners to contain grease and odor; seal seams and add absorbent pads to prevent leakage during LTL handling.
2. Palletize tightly with stretch wrap and corner boards; limit stack height to protect softer, oily rinds from compression and to keep boxes within carrier specs.
3. Keep product cool and away from heat sources to avoid fat bleed and strong odors; choose dry vans and avoid co-loading with odor-sensitive freight like paper goods.
4. Describe clearly on the BOL: “Skins or Rinds, smoked bacon or ham, not further processed than smoked, NMFC 176640, Class 65, non-hazardous, packed in boxes.” Include plant IDs if food-grade.

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

• Stable Class 65 rating helps control LTL rates and reduces surprise reclasses for smoked rinds shipped in boxes.
• Box-only packaging streamlines dock handling, cutting OS&D risk and minimizing cleanup or rework fees tied to grease leaks.
• Precise commodity wording shortens inspections and lowers detention risk, improving on-time performance from meat plants to processors.
• Proper odor and moisture containment widens carrier acceptance and avoids accessorials for contamination or trailer deodorizing.