NMFC 187820 - Tufts of Cotton or Leather | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack cotton tufts in double‑wall corrugated boxes or fiber drums with poly liners to stop shedding; for leather tufts, line containers to prevent oil staining.
2. If using machine‑pressed bales, apply steel or heavy poly strapping, protect corners, and belly‑wrap to prevent snagging during cross‑dock moves.
3. Mark the BOL clearly: “Tufts, cotton or leather — NMFC 187820, Class 100.” Include piece counts and note non‑hazmat to speed dock processing.
4. Control moisture and contamination: use dry pallets, add desiccant for humid lanes, and stretch‑wrap units so loose fibers stay contained.

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

• Fixed Class 100 rating reduces density disputes and reclass fees, producing predictable LTL quotes and cleaner invoices.
• Contained packaging (lined boxes, tight bales) shortens handling time and lowers claim risk from fiber escape or contaminating adjacent freight.
• Non‑hazardous status broadens carrier availability and avoids hazmat surcharges, improving lane coverage and transit reliability.
• Choice of boxes, drums, or pressed bales lets shippers balance cube efficiency with handling ease, optimizing cost per shipment.