NMFC 50135 - Coal Dust Laying Compounds | Class 55-65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Select the correct weight-based class: heavier combined shipments of these compounds may qualify for the lower class within the 55–65 range, so quote by total weight, not dimensions.
2. Package powders or granules in sealed inner liners and sturdy corrugated boxes, then secure to pallets with stretch wrap to prevent leakage and moisture exposure.
3. Describe clearly on the BOL: “Compounds, coal dust laying, NMFC 50135,” include package count (e.g., 24 boxes), and note non-hazardous to streamline carrier acceptance.
4. Keep the product dry and clean during handling at mines, terminals, or power plants; use top sheets and corner protection so boxes stack safely without crushing.

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

• Optimize freight spend by consolidating boxes to hit the lower class within 55–65, reducing LTL rates on recurring dust-control replenishments.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat fees, speeding tendering and pickup at coal yards or material handling sites.
• Weight-only classification simplifies quoting in TMS platforms and reduces reclass risk from missing dimensions, preventing costly invoice disputes.
• Robust boxing and palletizing reduce OS&D claims, keeping dust-control projects on schedule and avoiding downtime at conveyors and stockpiles.