NMFC 23420: Dried Juniper/Sloe Berries | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use food-safe liners inside bags or boxes to prevent moisture uptake and protect aroma; add desiccant packs for long hauls.
2. Palletize evenly and avoid overstacking; dried berries crush under heavy compression, so cap stack height and use corner boards.
3. Label each piece with botanical name, dried form, gross weight, and Non-Hazardous to speed LTL check-in and reduce inspection delays.
4. For drums, secure with steel or poly banding and shrink wrap; for boxes, choose double-wall corrugate and tape H-seals to prevent spillage.

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

• Predictable Class 85 rating simplifies quoting and helps spice, distilling, and cosmetic producers forecast freight spend.
• No density requirements mean fewer reclass fees and faster tendering across LTL carriers.
• Flexible packaging—bags, boxes, or drums—lets you match protection to product value without changing the class.
• Clear non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and enables consolidation with other dry botanicals.