NMFC 196240 – Wine Lees in Bags/Drums | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List “Wine Lees, in bags or drums,” NMFC 196240, and Class 70 on the BOL, including piece counts and accurate gross weight.
2. For drums: choose closed‑head plastic or lined steel 55‑gal with tight bungs; for bags: double‑line (≈6 mil), heat‑seal, and palletize with a waterproof slip sheet.
3. Control moisture and leaks: use absorbent pads under bags, stretch‑wrap to the pallet, and add corner boards; mark “Keep Upright – Non‑Potable Waste.”
4. Plan handling: avoid stacking soft bag pallets; drums may stack only if manufacturer‑rated. Communicate “liquid‑saturated solids—keep upright” to carriers.

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

• Fixed Class 70 simplifies quoting and prevents density reclass disputes, lowering surprise charges.
• Non‑hazardous designation avoids hazmat fees and expands carrier options for LTL lanes.
• Standard bag or drum packaging is widely accepted, enabling consolidated pickups from wineries and steady outbound rates.
• Leak‑resistant prep reduces OS&D and claim risk, speeding dock turns and improving delivered cost to processors (e.g., tartaric acid recovery, composters).