NMFC 57200 - Dextrin/British Gum, Dry | Class 55-70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List “Dextrin or British Gum, dry, boxed” and NMFC 57200 on the BOL to prevent carrier reclass and ensure the correct class in the 55–70 range.
2. Moisture-proof each carton: use sealed poly liners, tape all seams, and choose double-wall boxes for 25–50 lb packs before palletizing and stretch-wrapping.
3. Control sifting and dust: select sift-proof cartons, avoid overfilling, add “Powder—Keep Dry” labels, and use corner boards and top sheets on pallets.
4. Book dry vans and request clean, dry floors; note the shipment is non-hazardous and avoid top-stacking if cartons are susceptible to crush.

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

• Optimizing packaging to align with the 55–70 class range can unlock lower-rate brackets and reduce LTL spend on recurring adhesive and textile orders.
• Non-hazardous status removes hazmat fees and shortens tender-to-pickup time, streamlining operations for converters and formulators.
• Boxed, palletized powder reduces leakage and claim exposure, improving delivery reliability to plants running just-in-time production.
• Clear NMFC identification minimizes inspections and reclass charges, protecting margins on high-frequency, commodity powder lanes.