NMFC 50236 - Leather Filling Compounds | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the commodity as “Compounds, leather filling, NOI – NMFC 50236” on the BOL and choose the correct packaging callout (bag, box, drum, or pail).
2. For bags and boxes, line with plastic where possible, stack in a brick pattern on a 40x48 pallet, and stretch-wrap with a moisture top sheet to prevent clumping.
3. For pails or drums, confirm tight lids and ring locks, add corner boards and a banded pallet tray to stop lid flex and reduce leak risk during LTL cross-docking.
4. Weigh and label each handling unit; the shipment rates at Class 65 regardless of density, but accurate gross weight keeps quotes tight and prevents billing adjustments.

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

• Single, fixed Class 65 rating minimizes reclass disputes and helps stabilize LTL quotes for both paste and powder forms.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat accessorials, cutting transit and compliance costs.
• Multiple allowed containers (bags, boxes, drums, pails) let you match pack style to product viscosity and damage profile, reducing OS&D claims.
• No density breakpoints to calculate, simplifying rating workflows and speeding up pricing for routine replenishment loads to tanneries and finish shops.