NMFC 195680 - Scrap Cloth Coated Plastic/Rubber | Class N/A

Note 195682: NOTE-Shipper must certify on shipping orders and bills of lading at time of shipment the actual value per pound of the property or the value group embracing the actual value per pound of the property. If the shipper fails to so certify the actual value, shipment will not be accepted, but if the shipment is inadvertently accepted, charges will initially be assessed on the basis of the class for the highest valuation provided. Upon proof of lower actual value, freight charges will be adjusted accordingly.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify the freight as “scrap cloth, coated or processed with plastic or rubber” on the BOL to avoid it being reclassified as rags or apparel.
2. Choose packaging by condition: dry trimmings in sturdy boxes, mixed offcuts in lined bags placed inside boxes, and damp or oily residues in tight drums with absorbent pads.
3. Palletize boxes square to the deck, band or stretch-wrap, and avoid overhang; place bagged material inside a gaylord or box before palletizing for stability.
4. Add clear labels like “Scrap Textile for Recycling – Non-Haz” and include piece counts and net weights; dimensions still help carriers quote even though density is not used.

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

• Right-sized NMFC entry reduces reclass fees and dispute cycles versus generic “rags” or “waste” descriptions.
• Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat surcharges and extra paperwork, improving LTL cost predictability.
• Flexible packaging (bags in boxes, or drums) lets you consolidate varied scrap streams and cut pickup frequency.
• Cleaner, sealed packing limits leakage and damage claims, protecting recycling credits and downstream processing margins.