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NMFC 78260 - Rhubarb (Pieplant) | Class 92.5

Article ID
78260
NMFC 78260 for prepaid rhubarb shipments
Freight Group
FRUITS OR VEGETABLES, FRESH OR GREEN, GROUP
Fresh produce group for careful, rapid transit
Class Range
92.5 1 classification
Fixed Class 92.5; density not required
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous edible cargo, food-safe handling

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
78260.00 Rhubarb (Pieplant), prepaid, in boxes, crates or drums, in baskets with slatted or solid covers or in standard bushel baskets, see Note, item 77522 92.5

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Mark the BOL prepaid and cite NMFC 78260. Note the exact package type (vented boxes, wooden crates, drums, or standard bushel baskets with slatted or solid covers).
  2. Protect freshness with a stable cold chain. Pre-cool the load, use refrigerated service as needed, and keep airflow paths open when using slatted baskets or vented cartons.
  3. Palletize for gentle handling: 40x48 GMA pallets, band or stretch-wrap with corner boards, and limit stack height to prevent stalk breakage and crush damage.
  4. Avoid incompatible co-loads. Keep rhubarb away from high-ethylene fruits like apples and bananas to reduce wilting and off-flavors.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 92.5 simplifies rating and quoting, enabling fast, consistent pricing without density calculations.
  • Listed containers (boxes, crates, drums, bushel baskets) reduce reclass risk and OS&D claims, protecting margins in peak season.
  • Prepaid terms match the item’s rating, cutting billing disputes between growers, shippers, and carriers.
  • Non-hazardous produce can ride on broader carrier networks, improving capacity options and time-to-market for fresh programs.