NMFC 54370 - Cottonseed Hull Fiber/Shavings | Class 85–92.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify whether the shipment is bleached or dyed and note “Cottonseed Hull Fiber or Shavings — Boxed” on the BOL to mirror NMFC wording and avoid reclass.
2. Confirm density by using the filled carton’s weight and its known carton volume from your packer’s spec sheet; denser packs tend toward Class 85, lighter toward 92.5.
3. Contain light fibers: line boxes with poly, tape all seams, and stretch-wrap pallets to prevent dusting and color transfer from dyed material.
4. Palletize uniformly sized boxes, avoid overhang, and use corner boards so carriers can safely stack without crushing this compressible agricultural byproduct.

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

• Picking the correct density bracket (two-class item) prevents inspections and reclass fees, stabilizing LTL costs for gins, feed formulators, and absorbent makers.
• Tight boxing and liners reduce spill cleanups and claims risk, improving carrier acceptance and shortening transit delays.
• Boxed, pallet-ready freight cubes efficiently, unlocking better rate tiers and improving trailer utilization across lanes.
• Non-hazardous material simplifies documentation and sidesteps hazmat surcharges, speeding tender-to-pickup cycles.