NMFC 195720 - Boxed Rubber Tire Scrap | Class 77.5

Note 195721: NOTE-Applies only on fragments, scraps or pieces of rubber tires and does not apply on tires in their original form or shape. Rubber tires in their original form or shape are classed per item 157226, 157227, 157230 or 157238, with final determination of item dependent on the type of tire.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the material is tire rubber scrap that’s cut, shredded, or chipped—never whole tires—and load only into sturdy boxes or fiber bins, sealed to contain fines.
2. Palletize each box, keep weight evenly distributed, and secure with stretch wrap or bands so crumb rubber doesn’t shift or spill during LTL handling.
3. Keep contents dry and clean; exclude liquids, rims, batteries, and unrelated debris to avoid carrier refusals and contamination deductions at recyclers.
4. List on the BOL: “NMFC 195720, Scrap rubber tire, in boxes, Class 77.5, non-hazardous,” with box count and pallet count for faster check-in and fewer reclass fees.

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

• Fixed Class 77.5 simplifies quoting and lets you bypass density calculations, reducing surprise reclassifications and rebills.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier acceptance and helps avoid hazmat surcharges and paperwork delays.
• Boxed packaging lowers spill risk, protects terminals and trailers, and can reduce cleanup or containment accessorials.
• Clear NMFC alignment supports recycling contracts and ESG goals while keeping freight audits clean and predictable.