NMFC 200460 - Zein in Bags | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the commodity on your BOL as “Zein, in bags — NMFC 200460, Class 70” to prevent reclass and delays.
2. Use poly‑lined multiwall paper sacks and stretch-wrap to keep moisture out; palletize with corner boards and avoid overhang.
3. Load on clean, dry 40x48 pallets; keep bags off the floor with a slip sheet and avoid double-stacking if sacks are soft-filled.
4. For food- or pharma-grade zein, request odor-free trailers and note “Keep Dry” and “Protect from Odors” on handling instructions.

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

• Fixed Class 70 rating streamlines quoting—no density math—so rates are predictable across carriers.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges, cutting total landed cost.
• Clear NMFC labeling reduces reclass and accessorial disputes, protecting margins and shortening billing cycles.
• Bagged unitization speeds cross-dock handling and reduces damage risk, improving on-time performance for just‑in‑time operations.