NMFC 27760 - Bone Ash in Bags/Boxes/Drums | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Mark the BOL with NMFC 27760, Commodity: Bone Ash, Class 55. Select bags, boxes, or drums to match the actual packaging—no density rating needed.
2. Use sift-proof multiwall bags or poly-lined cartons; palletize tightly, stretch-wrap, and add a top sheet to contain dust. Example: 40 x 50-lb bags on a 48x40 pallet.
3. Control moisture and leakage: use liners in boxes or drums, tape seams, and apply 'Keep Dry' and 'Powder' labels to prevent caking and spills.
4. Separate from odor-sensitive or food freight; request dry-van service. Note non-hazardous status and avoid hazmat paperwork or fees.

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

• Fixed Class 55 rating simplifies quoting and reduces rate volatility, enabling accurate budgeting and faster rate comparisons.
• Non-hazardous designation avoids hazmat surcharges and training burdens, streamlining compliance and document prep.
• Flexible packaging (bags, boxes, drums) supports diverse production and warehousing workflows, minimizing repack labor.
• Stable, stackable pallets improve trailer cube utilization and LTL consolidation, lowering per-unit transportation cost.