NMFC 65300 - Feeders for Livestock or Poultry | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Palletize rigidly: choose a pallet at least the feeder’s footprint, add blocking under legs, strap in two directions, and use edge protectors on trough rims.
2. Secure conveyor parts: remove motors, guards, or auger drives from combo feeders and box them separately, or band to the frame with padding to prevent vibration damage.
3. Match wrap to material: cover galvanized steel with corrosion-inhibiting wrap, shrink-wrap plastic/poly feeders to prevent scuffing, and carton small salt holders to stop rattling.
4. Mark orientation and hardware: label “This Side Up” for trough styles, bag nuts, hangers, and lids, and attach a packing list to the outside of the crate or pallet.

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

• Accurate NMFC mapping for feeders reduces reclass fees and surprise adjustments, improving rate predictability on LTL moves.
• Damage prevention to rims, hoppers, and conveyor housings cuts returns and service calls, keeping farm operations running and lowering total landed cost.
• Smart nesting and bundling of smaller poultry feeders and salt holders trims cube, improving density and securing more favorable freight rates where applicable.
• Non-hazardous classification simplifies paperwork and pickup scheduling, speeding tender-to-transit and avoiding hazmat surcharges.