Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 23800.00 | BLACKS, DRY: not activated, not Dyes nor Dyestuffs; see Note, item 23810 |
Notes
Note 23810: NOTE-When tendering shipments of powdered commodities in bags of any description, such shipments will be subject to the provisions of Package 2353.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Confirm the product fits this item: dry black pigment (e.g., lampblack, bone black, non-activated carbon black), not activated and not a dye/dyestuff. Reference NMFC Note, item 23810 on your quote and BOL.
- Package to be powder-tight. Use multiwall paper bags with 4–6 mil PE liners, sealed fiber drums, or pails; then stretch-wrap and top-cap pallets to prevent dusting and sifting during transit.
- For loose bags, consider bag-in-box, gaylords, or lined fiber drums to meet carrier preferences for powders and reduce leakage risk. Tape seams and use slip sheets to keep units stable.
- Provide SDS and a simple spec confirming non-activated status. Even without a density-based class, include piece count, pallet dimensions, and total weight for accurate LTL rating and capacity planning.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Avoid hazmat surcharges: this commodity is non-hazardous, which lowers fees and widens your carrier options.
- Powder-tight packaging prevents spill clean-ups, rewrap charges, and reclassification from “leaker” notations—reducing preventable accessorials.
- Clear NMFC alignment (23800 with Note 23810) minimizes inspection holds and reclass disputes, protecting margins and transit timelines.
- Unitizing in drums, gaylords, or bag-in-box cuts OS&D risk and speeds cross-dock handling, improving delivery performance and claims ratios.