NMFC 183400 - Tobacco Casing, NOI | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List NMFC 183400 and Class 85 on the BOL; no density entry is required for this NOI item shipped in boxes or drums.
2. For drums, tighten and seal bungs, apply tamper seals, and palletize 2-4 per skid with edge boards and poly/steel strapping; place absorbent pads to contain minor weeps.
3. For boxed casings, use double-wall cartons with heavy poly liners; keep each carton at or below 70 lb, mark This Side Up, and stretch-wrap to a pallet.
4. Plan lanes to avoid temperature shock that can thicken casing; request freeze-protect service in winter and isolate from odor-sensitive freight like tea or spices.

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

• Fixed Class 85 rating speeds quoting and limits reclass disputes, reducing unexpected freight adjustments.
• Non-hazardous designation avoids hazmat surcharges and broadens carrier options for LTL capacity.
• Correct drum and carton packaging lowers leakage risk, cutting clean-up costs and damage claims.
• Palletized drums or master-cartoned boxes streamline handling, improving transit reliability and helping secure better LTL rates.