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NMFC 98820 - Dressed Hides/Pelts w/ Hair | Class 70–200

Article ID
98820
NMFC 98820: Dressed, hair-on hides and pelts
Freight Group
HIDES GROUP
Hides Group for leather, fur-on shipments
Class Range
70-200 4 classifications
Class range 70–200 with packaging considerations
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous commodity, broad carrier acceptance

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
98820.00 Hides, Pelts or Skins, dressed or tanned, and fur, hair, or wool not removed:
98840.00 Cattle, Goat, Horse, Rabbit or Sheep, in bales, boxes or drums 100
98860.00 Clippings or Scraps, cattle, goat, horse or sheep, in bags, bales, boxes or drums 70
98880.00 Clippings or Scraps, rabbit:
98880.01 In bags, or in bales not machine pressed 100
98880.02 In machine pressed bales or in boxes 85
98900.00 Clippings or Scraps, NOI, in packages 100
98930.00 Deer, Elk, Buffalo or Bear, with heads stuffed and left attached, in boxes or drums 200

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. State the commodity clearly on the BOL: “Dressed hides/pelts, hair-on — NMFC 98820,” with box count and weight, and request no top-stacking to protect pile quality.
  2. Use boxes with breathable liners: line cartons with kraft or perforated poly, interleave each hide with acid‑free tissue, and avoid vacuum sealing to prevent moisture trapping.
  3. Roll or fold hides loosely with hair inward, sleeve each piece, and cushion inside the box with void fill; add edge protection to stop abrasion and hair matting during transit.
  4. Verify species compliance (CITES/USFWS) for exotic pelts and include permits in the doc pouch; add absorbent sheets for residual oils and schedule pickups to avoid high heat/humidity.

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

Business Value

  • Accurate NMFC usage across the 70–200 range reduces reclass fees and surprise adjustments, stabilizing landed costs.
  • Proper hair/fur protection minimizes claims from matting, shedding, and odor transfer, preserving hide grade and resale value.
  • Non-hazardous status simplifies tendering and expands carrier options, accelerating LTL booking and transit.
  • Uniform boxed units improve cube efficiency and handling, supporting better freight rates and faster cross-dock turns.