NMFC 67260 - Hay in Bales or Boxes | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. State the density on the BOL per Item 170: weigh the shipment and compute cube. Example: 1,050 lb on a 48x40x36 in pallet → 40.0 cu ft → 26.3 pcf.
2. Stabilize packages. For bales, keep twine/straps intact, add corner boards, and stretch wrap to contain chaff. For boxes, use double‑wall cartons and band to the pallet.
3. Control moisture. Keep hay dry and under typical feed moisture targets to prevent mold; line pallets with slip sheets and avoid loading in damp trailers.
4. Use precise descriptions for faster rating: Hay, in bales or boxes, NMFC 67260, density __ pcf, Item 170. Add keep dry and stackability notes to prevent accessorial surprises.

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

• Right-sized density class reduces reclass and reweigh fees, improving invoice accuracy and cash flow.
• Tighter pack raises pcf and can qualify for lower freight classes, cutting per‑cwt LTL rates.
• Non-hazardous designation streamlines paperwork and avoids hazmat surcharges or carrier restrictions.
• Clean, contained packaging lowers OS&D risk and sweeping charges, protecting margins on feed shipments.