NMFC 23485 - Coal Briquette Binder | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List NMFC 23485 on the BOL and describe the freight as “Binder, coal briquette, in drums, or in cloth or four-ply paper bags.” Apply Class 50 and skip density details.
2. For drums: use tight-head steel drums, palletize with drum boards or rings, band twice, and stretch wrap. Mark orientation to prevent seepage during LTL handling.
3. For bagged loads: stack cloth or four-ply paper bags in an interlocking pattern on dry pallets, add a slip sheet, and fully wrap to curb scuffing and tear-outs.
4. Share an SDS and note if the binder is liquid or dry to set handling expectations, even though it is non-hazardous and does not require hazmat paperwork.

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

• Fixed Class 50 delivers predictable rating and often lower LTL costs versus density-based items.
• Reduces reclass and inspection fees since the class is not tied to density or dimensions.
• Clear packaging pathways (drums or specified bags) lower damage risk and claim exposure.
• Non-hazardous status expands carrier options and speeds quoting, pickup, and transit planning.