Press ESC to close

NMFC 58820 - Frozen Amniotic Fluid in Boxes | Class 85

Article ID
58820
NMFC 58820: frozen amniotic fluid, boxed
Freight Group
DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET PREPARATIONS OR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS GROUP
Medical and personal care group, non-hazardous
Class Range
85 1 classification
Fixed Class 85, density not required
Hazardous
No
Not regulated as hazardous under NMFC

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
58820.00 Fluid, amniotic or fetal, frozen, in inner containers in boxes 85

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Specify NMFC 58820, Class 85 on the BOL and describe: frozen amniotic or fetal fluid in inner containers, boxed; add Keep Frozen and orientation arrows.
  2. Use triple packaging: leakproof primary vials or bottles, absorbent secondary sleeve or canister, then a rigid corrugated outer box with snug cushioning.
  3. Maintain cold chain. Choose gel or phase-change packs or refrigerated LTL; if using dry ice, follow DOT and carrier rules – the fluid is non-hazardous, the refrigerant may not be.
  4. Plan transit to avoid weekend holds. For multiple boxes, palletize tightly, shrink wrap, avoid overhang, and add Do Not Stack cones if sensitivity requires.

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

Business Value

  • Predictable costing with fixed Class 85 (no density needed), speeding quotes and reducing reclass disputes.
  • Non-hazardous NMFC status avoids hazmat surcharges and opens access to more LTL carriers.
  • Inner-container boxed packaging lowers leak risk and claims, protecting sample integrity and brand trust.
  • Consolidate multiple inner containers per box to optimize space and lower per-sample shipping cost.