NMFC 179980 - Sunflower Seed Hulls | Class 65–70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Select packaging that contains fines: 40–50 lb paper/poly bags on pallets, compressed bales, or FIBC super sacks. Add slip sheets or liners to prevent leakage.
2. Keep hulls dry from dock to delivery. Request a dry van, use pallet top sheets, and consider breathable liners in totes to reduce condensation and mold risk.
3. State the item clearly on the BOL: “Sunflower Seed Hulls, non-hazardous.” Confirm with your carrier whether class 65 or 70 applies for your packaging and handling.
4. Plan loads for cube, not weight. Stack stable bagged pallets, brace with dunnage or airbags, and cap dusty stacks with stretch wrap to limit shift and clean-up.

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

• Correctly using class 65–70 minimizes reclass fees and unexpected rate adjustments, stabilizing LTL quotes for recurring feed, bedding, or biomass lanes.
• Non-hazardous status speeds carrier acceptance and reduces compliance overhead—no hazmat paperwork, simpler tendering, and broader network options.
• Optimized packaging (baled or super sacks) boosts trailer utilization, raising payload per move and lowering cost per ton for bulk agricultural byproducts.
• Clean, contained pallets curb sweep-out charges and claims from spillage or moisture, protecting customer specs for feed mills, pet bedding, or biofuel producers.