Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 59070.00 | Perfume or Perfumery, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard, see Note, item 59421, in boxes, drums or Packages 2189 or 2213 | 100 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Confirm the shipment meets Note 59421 criteria: not required by DOT to bear hazard labels. Document “NMFC 59070, Perfume or Perfumery, Class 100” on the BOL for clean billing.
- Use leak-tight inner containers (e.g., glass atomizers with screw caps) nested in corrugated boxes with dividers and absorbent pads. Choose NMFC Packages 2189 or 2213 when applicable.
- Control odor and spill risk: seal caps with tape, bag each unit, and line cartons with poly to prevent fragrance transfer to adjacent freight.
- Palletize tightly with corner boards and stretch wrap; mark This Side Up and Liquid labels. Avoid heat exposure and top-stacking to protect fragile bottles.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Avoid hazmat surcharges and limited-carrier options by shipping under a non-hazardous NMFC listing.
- Predictable budgeting with fixed Class 100 regardless of density, enabling straightforward LTL rate shopping.
- Lower reclass and damage claims by citing NMFC 59070 and using defined packaging (2189/2213) that carriers recognize.
- Faster tendering and fewer paperwork hurdles, improving speed to market for retail and eCommerce fragrance orders.