NMFC 180560 - Animal Tallow, NOI | Class 65

Note 180562: NOTE-Solidified (hydrogenated) tallow may be shipped in bags.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Select leak-tight packaging: double-lined corrugated boxes with poly liners, or tight-head pails/drums. Leave headspace to limit seepage when product warms.
2. Manage heat exposure. Load early or use insulated/temperature-controlled service in hot weather to keep tallow semi-solid and prevent odor or leakage claims.
3. Palletize carefully: line pallets with absorbent sheets or trays, keep pails upright, band and stretch-wrap, and mark Do Not Double Stack if cartons are soft.
4. On the BOL, state NMFC 180560, Class 65, piece count and packaging (boxes/drums/pails). Note any temperature handling requests and stack limits.

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

• Fixed Class 65 rating (no density required) speeds quoting and cuts reclass or rebill risks.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and specialized paperwork, broadening carrier selection.
• Packaging flexibility—boxes, drums, or pails—lets you right-size shipments and control container and dunnage costs.
• Tight containment reduces OS&D and cleanup claims, protecting margins and service KPIs with your buyers.