NMFC 58770 - Non-Hazard Drugs/Medicines | Density Class

Note 58771: NOTE-Does not apply on materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as hazardous and required to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard. For classes applicable to such hazardous materials, see provisions elsewhere in this Classification.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm density before booking: weigh each shipping unit (e.g., a boxed case of blister packs) and divide by its cubic feet to determine the correct density-based class.
2. Choose packaging that matches the product form: sealed cartons with inner cushioning for bottles, lined pails or drums for liquids, or clean IBCs secured to pallets with protected valves.
3. Note compliance details on the BOL: list NMFC 58770, indicate Non-Hazardous, and include SDS Section 14 when available to show not regulated by DOT.
4. Follow NMFC packaging standards: use Package 2407 for inner packs where applicable, and mark lot numbers and expiration dates to support traceability and claims.

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

• Avoid hazmat surcharges and carrier restrictions since these medicines are not regulated for DOT hazard labeling.
• Pay for what you ship with density-based pricing—compact, high-density tablets or blister packs often rate more favorably than light, bulky SKUs.
• Flexible packaging options (boxes, pails, drums, IBCs) let you scale from sample kits to bulk replenishment without changing the core NMFC item.
• Cleaner audits and fewer reclass fees by citing NMFC 58770, documenting density accurately, and meeting Package 2407 and Item 170 requirements.