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NMFC 76860 - Freeze-Dried Foods | Class 50–400

Article ID
76860
Freeze-dried foods under NMFC 76860
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped Articles for mixed food items
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Density-based classes from 50 to 400
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous; no hazmat surcharge

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
76860.00 Show more
76860.01 Less than 1 400
76860.02 1 but less than 2 300
76860.03 2 but less than 4 250
76860.04 4 but less than 6 175
76860.05 6 but less than 8 125
76860.06 8 but less than 10 100
76860.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
76860.08 12 but less than 15 85
76860.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
76860.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
76860.11 30 but less than 35 60
76860.12 35 but less than 50 55
76860.13 50 or greater 50

Notes

Note 76861: NOTE-Applies on fruits, meats, vegetables or dairy products, with or without other ingredients, that have been prepared by dehydration or drying in conjunction with extreme freezing temperatures.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Calculate density for each handling unit: total weight ÷ cubic feet. Example: 20 lb in 2.5 cu ft = 8 pcf. Record the pcf on the BOL for NMFC 76860.
  2. Choose packaging that blocks moisture and sifting. Use lined corrugated boxes, tight inner bags, or sealed drums; confirm Package 2257 specs when applicable.
  3. Describe precisely on paperwork: “Freeze-dried foods, NOI, NMFC 76860, density __ pcf, in boxes/drums.” Reference the note item 76861 and note subject to Item 170.
  4. Stabilize lightweight, bulky freight to avoid reclass and damage: fill voids, strap to pallets, apply ‘This Side Up’ where product can powder or crumble.

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

Business Value

  • Accurate density entry locks in the correct class, reducing surprise reclass fees and invoice disputes for light but high-cube loads.
  • Right-size cartons and compress voids to raise pcf, which can drive a lower LTL rate within the 50–400 class spectrum.
  • Moisture- and sift-resistant packing cuts OS&D claims on brittle, vacuum-dried foods, protecting margins and customer service KPIs.
  • Non-hazardous commodity broadens carrier options and simplifies routing, speeding quotes and pickup scheduling.