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January 2006
PROPER DEFINITION OF
PRODUCT SO IT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS A "RECYCLABLE OR
WASTE MATERIAL" ITEM.
Products which can properly be classified or
described as a "recyclable" are generally given a
lower classification, or special rate consideration
apparently an effort on the part of the carriers to
be sensitive to environmental implications, or
because of past requirements of the ICC which forced
this differentiation. Regardless of the reasons, the
fact is that such considerations exist and that the
shipper should be aware of this and appropriately
takes advantage whenever possible. Finally, there is
a specific exemption, which totally exempts
recyclables from the requirement to pay so called
undercharges from auditors for bankrupt carriers.
The point to consider is whether negotiations could
include special consideration for a product since it
contributes to the re-cycling needs and is generally
a relatively low valued product. The National Motor
Freight Classification has a special alphabetical
listing for “WASTE MATERIALS GROUP” under item #
194120 that covers a very substantial listing of
just such descriptions. It goes from Apple Pomace to
Waste packing and it has some interesting conditions
that are unique to these sorts of products. There
are also differentiations relating to value and. or
density that must be adhered to. But generally
speaking, the proper utilization of these types of
classifications when appropriately and legally
establishes lower ratings that results in improved
costs as compared to the same products when shipped
in their original pristine condition. The prime
responsible party should be the “Team List C” with
the specific assignment to Logistics. |
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