NMFC 99992 - Pelletized Hops in Boxes/Drums | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use sealed, food-safe inner liners (foil or mylar) inside sturdy corrugated boxes or approved drums; add desiccants to control moisture and label “Keep Dry.”
2. Palletize with clean 40×48 pallets, stretch-wrap tightly, and use corner boards; limit stack height to your box or drum crush rating (e.g., 22 lb boxes, 30–40 per pallet).
3. Specify NMFC 99992, Class 70 on the BOL and describe as “Hops, pelletized, in inner containers in boxes or drums”; mark as non-hazardous and note lot/COA if required.
4. For quality retention in hot seasons or long hauls, request refrigerated LTL or insulated liners; otherwise ship ambient while preventing odor and oxygen exposure.

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

• Fixed Class 70 delivers predictable LTL rates and reduces reclass surprises.
• Pelletized form packs efficiently, improving weight-to-cube ratio and lowering per-pound freight costs versus whole-cone hops.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat fees and compliance delays.
• Sealed inner packaging curbs odor transfer and moisture risk, cutting OS&D claims and protecting alpha acid integrity.