NMFC 55660 - Milk or Cream in Boxes | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm inner containers (bottles, cartons, aseptic packs) are sealed and upright in sturdy corrugated boxes with dividers or molded inserts to stop scuffing and leaks; this item does not cover loose jugs or drums.
2. Unitize on food-grade pallets with stretch wrap and corner boards; keep cartons off the floor using GMA or block pallets and cap stack height to avoid liquid compression damage.
3. Book temperature control to match product: refrigerated LTL for fresh milk; insulated blankets or gel packs for shelf-stable UHT during heat-sensitive lanes; mirror storage temps on the BOL.
4. Mark cartons This Side Up and Fragile—Liquid, list NMFC 55660 and Class 100 on shipping docs, and add accessorials like freeze protection for winter routes.

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

• Fixed Class 100 rating streamlines quoting and billing—no density math—cutting reclass disputes and unexpected charges.
• Boxed inner-container packaging speeds cross-dock handling and reduces OS&D from leaks or crushed cases, lowering claim exposure.
• Non-hazardous designation broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat fees while still fitting food-grade network requirements.
• Consistent specification enables standardized carton footprints and pallet patterns, improving trailer cube and lowering per-case freight cost.