NMFC 73260 - Shelf-Stable Foodstuffs Group IV | Class 50-400
Article ID
73260
Item 73260: Shelf-stable foodstuffs assortment.
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped Articles for varied packaged foods.
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Density-driven classes span 50 through 400.
Hazardous
No
No hazardous placards required for these products.
Classification Details
NMFC
Description
Class
73260.00
Foodstuffs, other than frozen, Group IV, viz.: Agave Syrup (Agave Nectar), not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Baby Food or Infant Formula, NOI, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Bakery Goods, NOI, in boxes or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2428, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Baking Powder, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Barbecue Sauce, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Beverages or Drinks, NOI, or Beverage or Drink Preparations, NOI, see Note, item 73263, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2330, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2438, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Beverage or Fountain Syrup, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Butters, fruit, vegetable, nut or seed, NOI, including Peanut Butter, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Cereals, NOI, including Baby Cereals, Granola, Oatmeal or Porridge, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Coffee, Tea or Herbal Tea, NOI, see Note, item 73261, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2330, 2380, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Cookies or Crackers, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2428, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Cooking Spray, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard, see Note, item 73264, in boxes or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Condiments, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Cultures, including Starter Cultures, see Note, item 73368 in boxes, or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Desserts, Dessert Toppings or Related Foods, NOI, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard, see Note, items 73262 and 73264, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Dips, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Extracts, Flavoring Compounds, Imitation Flavors or Bottlers' Flavoring Compounds, NOI, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard, see Note, item 73264, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Fish or Shellfish, cooked, dried or preserved, NOI, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Flavoring Syrup, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Flour, NOI, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Food Curing, Preserving or Seasoning Compounds, NOI, In bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Foodstuffs, NOI, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard, see Note, item 73264, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Fruits or Vegetables, canned or preserved, NOI, other than dehydrated, dried or evaporated, see Note, item 73366, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 1264, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467, 2498 or 2507; Gelatine or Pectin, NOI, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Gravy, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Honey or Honeycomb, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Horseradish, prepared, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Hot Chocolate or Hot Cocoa Mixes, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Hot Sauce or Pepper Sauce, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Juice, fruit or vegetable, including Juice Concentrates, Juice Beverages, Juice Drinks or Juice Powders or Crystals, see Note, item 73263, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2438, 2463, 2467, 2498 or 2507; Ketchup (Catsup), in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Maple Syrup, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Marinades, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Mayonnaise, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Meal, NOI, includingCorn Meal, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Milk or Cream Products, or Milk or Cream Substitutes, shelf-stable, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Mixes, baking, NOI, including Bread, Brownie, Cake, Cookie, Muffin, Pancake or Waffle Mixes, see Note, item 73367; in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Mixes, batter, breading or coating, NOI; in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Molasses, NOI, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Mustard, prepared, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Oils, cooking or salad, NOI, or Vegetable Oil Shortening, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Purees, fruit or vegetable, including Applesauce, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Pasta or Noodles, with or without other ingredients, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Rice, cleaned or prepared, NOI, with or without other ingredients, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Salad Dressing, including Vinaigrette, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Salsa, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Sandwich Spreads, NOI, including Cheese Spreads, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Sauces, basic food, NOI, including Marinara, Pizza or Spaghetti Sauce, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Sauces, cooking or dipping, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Shells, taco, or Tortillas, in boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Snack Foods, NOI, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Soups or Soup Mixes, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Soy Sauce, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Spreads, fruit, vegetable, nut or seed, NOI, in boxes, drums or Packages 1204, 1400, 1429, 2093, 2288, 2303, 2438, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Sugar, NOI, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Sweeteners, NOI, including Sugar Alcohols, see Note, item 73152; in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128 or 2456; Syrup, corn, rye, sorghum or wheat, NOI, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Syrup, malt or malted, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Syrup, NOI, not medicated, see Note, item 73369, in boxes, drums or Packages 1000, 2035, 2288, 2402, 2463, 2467 or 2498; Whey, NOI, condensed or powdered, see Note, item 73370, in bags, boxes or drums; Yeast, dry or liquid, in bags, boxes, drums or Packages 128, 223, 510, 1000, 1400, 1500, 2093, 2231, 2404, 2414, 2416, 2421, 2425, 2463, 2498 or 2507; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
Note 73261: NOTE-Also applies on: instant, soluble, freeze-dehydrated or freeze-dried coffee, tea or herbal tea; coffee, tea or herbal tea in premeasured servings, with or without integral filter; or Coffee Service Kits or Sets, consisting of coffee in premeasured servings, with or without integral filter, and with or without non-dairy creamer, sugar or artificial sweetener, stirrers, tea, herbal tea or hot chocolate in same box.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
Calculate density for each SKU: measure outer box dimensions, convert to cubic feet, divide shipment weight to determine the correct class within 50–400.
Match packaging to the product form: double-wall boxes with inner seals for syrups and sauces; dividers and cushioning for cookies or crackers; bag-in-box for powders like flour or sugar.
Palletize tight with no overhang; use corner boards and stretch wrap. Add top sheets for food protection and mark “This Side Up” for liquids and “Do Not Freeze” for shelf-stable items.
Check NMFC notes for edge cases (e.g., beverages 73263, extracts 73264, syrups 73369, whey 73370). Confirm any cooking sprays are non-regulated before using this item.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
One density-based item simplifies rating across diverse products—from agave syrup and baby food to cereals—reducing reclass disputes and billing surprises.
Optimized packing increases density and can lower class, cutting LTL rates; e.g., square bottles and snug dividers reduce cube for liquid condiments.
Non-hazardous coverage broadens carrier options and avoids HazMat surcharges, improving transit flexibility and speed to grocers and distributors.
Accurate cube and weight documentation shortens inspections, helps meet retail appointment windows, and reduces accessorials tied to reweighs and recubes.