The Sardines,canned, cataloged under National Stock Number 8905-01-178-5889, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8905 (Meat, Poultry, and Fish) of the Subsistence (Food) group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8905-01-178-5889
Item Name
Sardines,canned
FSC / FSG
8905 / 89 — Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
SARDINES,CANNED
3/1Design control — primary reference
Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 8905 — Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
8905-00-000-0041
8905-00-000-0041 · Item name not on file
8905-00-000-0053
8905-00-000-0053 · Item name not on file
8905-00-000-0054
8905-00-000-0054 · Item name not on file
8905-00-001-9169
8905-00-001-9169 · Item name not on file
8905-00-005-5314
8905-00-005-5314 · Item name not on file
8905-00-005-5315
SCALLOPS,RAW
8905-00-009-3629
8905-00-009-3629 · Item name not on file
8905-00-018-2153
8905-00-018-2153 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8905-01-178-5889?
NSN 8905-01-178-5889 is a Sardines,canned, classified under FSC 8905, Meat, Poultry, and Fish. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 8905-01-178-5889?
Key specifications for 8905-01-178-5889: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SARDINES,CANNED. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8905-01-178-5889 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.