NMFC 57180 - Dextrin-Dextrose Textile Bags | Class 55

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the commodity as “Dextrin-Dextrose Compound, textile weighting, in bags” on the BOL and include total actual weight; class is fixed at 55, no density needed.
2. Palletize paper or poly-lined bags in tight columns, add corner boards, and wrap to the pallet base to prevent bulging and split seams during LTL handling.
3. Keep bags dry: use top sheets and avoid floor loading. Moisture can clump the compound and weaken bag fibers, increasing claim risk.
4. Cap stack height at what the bag spec allows (e.g., 40–60 lb bags, 5–6 layers) to prevent compression damage; use slip sheets between layers for stability.

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

• Predictable pricing with fixed Class 55 reduces rating disputes and reweigh/density correction fees.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and shortens tender-to-pickup times.
• Uniform bagged packaging speeds cross-dock transfers and lowers handling costs compared with drums or totes.
• Proper palletization cuts claim exposure on powdered goods, protecting margins on textile chemical shipments.