NMFC 59100 - Roots, ground or powdered | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Reference NMFC 59100 on quotes and the BOL for ground or powdered botanical roots used in medical or personal care applications; include the botanical name and form (powder/ground).
2. Use sift‑proof packaging to prevent dust leaks: double‑lined poly bags in cartons, sealed plastic jars, or fiber drums with inner liners and tamper‑evident closures.
3. Palletize tightly and keep dry: stretch‑wrap, add a top sheet, and use corner protection. Example: 25–50 lb fiber drums or 25 kg lined sacks stacked on a wood pallet.
4. Label clearly for handling and traceability—“Powder—Keep Dry,” lot/batch numbers, and ingredient name—to speed inspections and avoid rework or relabeling at terminals.

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

• Accurate NMFC 59100 usage reduces reclass and rebill risk for botanical powders, protecting margins and customer trust.
• Non‑hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids HazMat surcharges, lowering total landed cost.
• Sift‑proof, liner‑based packaging minimizes spill cleanups and contamination claims, cutting accessorials and OS&D costs.
• Standard drums or bag-in-box formats cube trailers efficiently, improving pallet stability and lowering LTL rates per pound.