NMFC 99080 - Green Cattle or Horse Hides | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List NMFC 99080 and “Hides—green/green salted/pickled, in packages” on the BOL with Class 65 so carriers rate it correctly.
2. Use leakproof, poly-lined packaging (double-bagged bundles, lined crates, or drums) with absorbent layers and secondary containment to capture brine or pickle solution.
3. Unitize tightly: band bundles, keep within pallet footprint, avoid overhang, and confirm pallet weight limits with the carrier to prevent refusal or rework.
4. Plan quick transit to curb spoilage and odors; request no top-load and avoid weekend layovers. Note any special handling like temperature limits if required by the tannery.

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

• Fixed Class 65 for this item stabilizes pricing and reduces reclass disputes, improving quote accuracy and budgeting.
• Proper leak control packaging minimizes cleanup fees, damage claims, and service delays caused by brine or pickle leakage.
• Non-hazardous designation broadens carrier availability and eliminates hazmat surcharges, lowering total landed cost.
• Clear NMFC wording on documents speeds carrier processing and helps avoid accessorials tied to misdescription or improper packing.