NMFC 196200 - Waste Textile & Fiber Scrap | Class N/A

Article ID

196200

Waste textiles, rags, cordage, and dust

Freight Group

WASTE MATERIALS GROUP

Reclaimable fiber waste and sweepings

Class Range

N/A 0 classification

Class varies by material and packing

Hazardous

Yes

Hazard flag due to dust/contamination

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
196200.00	Waste Materials, having value only for conversion into fiber or for reclamation of raw materials, viz.: Bags or Bagging, worn-out, cut or torn in pieces; Carpets, worn-out; Carpet Mill Flyings or Shearing; Clothing, worn-out; Cloths or Mats or Cloth or Matting, filter press, hair or wool, worn-out, shredded or not shredded; Comforters, worn-out, cotton or kapok; Cord, Cordage, Rope, other than wire rope, String or Twine, worn-out; Dust, rag or shoddy, NOI; Felt Clippings or Felt Scrap; Felt Mill Waste or Sweepings; Hair Felt Scrap or Hair Felt Clippings; Hemp Mill Waste or Sweepings; Jute Mill Waste or Sweepings; Mattresses, worn-out, cotton or kapok, see Note, item 196222; Pillows, worn-out, cotton or kapok, see Note, item 196222; Quilts, worn-out, cotton or kapok, see Note, item 196222; Roofing Mill Waste or Sweepings, consisting of wool waste, sweepings or refuse; Rugs, worn-out; Waste, cordage mill, other than cotton, consisting of cordage clippings, fiberbands, dust or sweepings, or worn-out bale wrappers (worn-out manila matting); Waste, flax mill, consisting of combings, scrapings or sweepings; Waste, insulating material, flax fiber or hair, torn in pieces; Wool Rag Dust, Wool Shoddy Dust, Woolen Mill Dust, Wool Duster Waste, or Shoddy Duster Waste, not including wool fibers nor staples; Show more

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Identify the waste stream precisely: worn clothing and carpets in compressed bales, cordage/rope cuttings, or rag and wool dust in sealed, poly‑lined bags. Do not mix textile dust with liquids or metal shards.
Package to contain fibers and fines. Use dense, strapped bales with moisture barriers for rags and cloth; double‑bag dusty waste (rag dust, shoddy) with liners and palletize to prevent leakage.
Document the reclamation intent and any contamination. Mark as “Waste for Reclamation,” note prior exposure (e.g., oils, roofing residues), and provide an SDS if dust or residues may trigger hazmat handling.
Verify exclusions and carrier rules. Worn mattresses, pillows, and quilts may fall under related items (see 196222). Obtain carrier preapproval for dusty loads and confirm any combustible‑dust restrictions.

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

Right‑sized packing (tight bales, lined bags) boosts density and containment, helping secure better LTL rates and reducing reclass or cleanup fees.
Clear segregation of rags, cordage, and mill dust simplifies rating under NMFC 196200 and minimizes disputes, inspections, and delay charges.
Reclamation‑ready packaging speeds acceptance at recyclers, turning waste into recoverable value while lowering disposal costs and landfill surcharges.
Proactive hazmat awareness for dusty materials lowers safety risk, supports carrier compliance, and reduces the likelihood of accessorials for spills.

Weight (lbs)

Dimensions (inches)