NMFC 67090 - Feed & Supplements | Class by Density

Note 67091: 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. Select approved packaging by product: sift-proof bags for meals, sturdy boxes for pet food, tight-head drums for final molasses, or pails as allowed by Packages 1000/1271/1500/2257/2330/2421.
2. Calculate density per NMFC Item 170: cubic feet = (L×W×H in)/1728; density = total weight ÷ cubic feet. Heavier, tighter packs generally earn a lower class.
3. Control moisture and leaks: line bags where humidity is a risk, use sealed drums with bung closures for viscous materials, and add absorbent pads and pallet trays to prevent claimable seepage.
4. Palletize for stability: interlock 40×48 patterns, use corner boards and stretch wrap, top-sheet dusty products, and mark each unit with product type and “Animal Feed—Non-Hazardous.”

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

• Density-driven pricing: compact stacking and right-size pallets improve pounds-per-cubic-foot, typically reducing freight class and total LTL spend.
• Recognized packaging reduces reclass risk: using NMFC-listed bags, boxes, drums, and pails helps avoid inspections, delays, and administrative fees.
• Cleaner, sealed loads cut claims: leak- and moisture-proofing minimizes contamination, cleanup charges, and OS&D disputes for meal, pulp, or molasses-based items.
• Predictable quoting: standard counts (e.g., 40×50 lb bags per pallet) and clear non-hazardous status speed rate approvals and broaden carrier acceptance.