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NMFC 27765 - Pet Treat Bones & Chews | Class 50–400

Article ID
27765
Edible pet treats boxed, density-based NMFC.
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped article with item-specific rules.
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Density selects class from 50 to 400.
Hazardous
No
Edible goods; non-hazardous status for transport.

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
27765.00 Bones, Chews, Chips, Sticks, Biscuits or Other Forms or Shapes, pet treat, edible, flavored or not flavored, in boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
27765.01 Less than 1 400
27765.02 1 but less than 2 300
27765.03 2 but less than 4 250
27765.04 4 but less than 6 175
27765.05 6 but less than 8 125
27765.06 8 but less than 10 100
27765.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
27765.08 12 but less than 15 85
27765.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
27765.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
27765.11 30 but less than 35 60
27765.12 35 but less than 50 55
27765.13 50 or greater 50

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Calculate density to pick the correct class: weigh the shipment and divide by cubic feet of the boxes on the pallet (e.g., 25 lb ÷ 2.0 cu ft = 12.5 pcf). Use NMFC Item 170 to select the corresponding class within 50–400.
  2. Pack treats in rigid corrugated boxes with inner poly bags to contain crumbs and oils. Fill voids so bones and chews don’t rattle, and use double‑wall cartons for heavy or dense product.
  3. Separate fragile biscuits from dense chews; add dividers or pads to prevent crushing. Seal boxes tightly to control odor transfer and mark top‑load limits where breakage is a risk.
  4. On the BOL, describe as “pet treats, edible, boxed,” include NMFC 27765, total weight, pallet count, and calculated density. Note non‑hazardous status and any lot/expiration data required by retailers.

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

Business Value

  • Density-based rating can lower costs for heavier, compact bones and chews, while signaling higher classes for light, puffy biscuits—letting you forecast LTL spend accurately.
  • Correct use of NMFC 27765 and Item 170 minimizes reclass fees, inspections, and delivery delays caused by missing density details.
  • Standard boxed packaging improves cube and stackability, reducing damages from grease seepage or biscuit breakage and cutting claim exposure.
  • Non-hazardous classification broadens carrier options and simplifies routing, improving service reliability for retail replenishment and eCommerce fulfillment.