NMFC 179870 - Sugar, wood (Arabogalactin) | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose packaging by flow and volume: lined boxes for smaller lots, multiwall bags on pallets for bulk, or fiber/plastic drums with tight lids to minimize dust.
2. Guard against moisture—arabinogalactan is hygroscopic. Use poly liners, stretch wrap with top sheets, and desiccant packs when transiting humid lanes.
3. Label clearly on pallets and BOL: “Wood Sugar (Arabinogalactan), NMFC 179870, Class 70” to prevent confusion with table sugar and to speed carrier rating.
4. Plan stacking and segregation: keep away from liquids and odor sources; cap pallet height near 48 in. Example: forty 50‑lb bags per pallet (2,000 lb) still rates Class 70.

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

• Predictable spend: fixed Class 70 simplifies quoting and avoids density disputes, improving rate consistency across carriers.
• Lower risk fees: non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and reduces accessorial exposure compared with regulated chemicals.
• Packaging flexibility—bags, boxes, or drums—lets you align with production lines and consolidate SKUs without changing the freight class.
• Fewer claims with moisture control and stable packaging boosts on-time delivery for nutraceutical, food ingredient, and specialty chemical customers.