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NMFC 20580 - Mixed Bags & Filters | Class 50–400

Article ID
20580
Broad bag and filter items, NOI
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped, multi-material bag products
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Density-based Classes 50–400, Item 170
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous consumer and industrial goods

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
20580.00 Show more
20580.01 Less than 1 400
20580.02 1 but less than 2 300
20580.03 2 but less than 4 250
20580.04 4 but less than 6 175
20580.05 6 but less than 8 125
20580.06 8 but less than 10 100
20580.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
20580.08 12 but less than 15 85
20580.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
20580.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
20580.11 30 but less than 35 60
20580.12 35 but less than 50 55
20580.13 50 or greater 50

Notes

Note 20581: NOTE-Applies only on bags or covers that completely enclose a mattress.

Note 20582: NOTE-Will only apply on bags other than traveling or carrying bags or cases, briefcases, portfolios or envelope-type carrying pouches.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Determine density first: measure each shipping box (L×W×H), divide the total weight by cubic feet, then select the matching Class 50–400 per Item 170.
  2. Pack by subtype and note packaging: deflated dunnage airbags must ship in boxes as Package 2224; retail plastic roasting bags stay in their boxed units to avoid reclass.
  3. Line-item clarity prevents disputes: list material and form, e.g., “Bags NOI, cloth filter, NMFC 20580, 10.5 PCF, Class 70” separate from “paper shopping bags with handles.”
  4. Protect fragile or handled items: for paper gift/shopping bags or thin film pouches, use rigid boxes, avoid over-compression, and add corner/edge protection to keep handles and seams intact.

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

Business Value

  • Lower freight class through densification: compress burlap/jute or right-size cartons to raise PCF and drop to a cheaper class.
  • Avoid re-bills by packaging to spec: using Package 2224 for deflated airbags and boxing retail units prevents inspections, fees, and delays.
  • Cleaner BOL descriptions speed carrier handling: density, packaging type (boxes or packages), and NOI notes reduce exception handling and claims.
  • SKU-level separation improves rate shopping: quoting cloth filter bags apart from paper shopping bags yields more accurate LTL rates and fewer reweigh/reclass events.