Freight class is a standard classification system for shipments, defined by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). It's used to categorize commodities like China for transport, taking into account factors like weight, dimensions, density, storage capability, ease of handling, and liability. Freight class is a system to categorize different types of goods being shipped.
Density is a key concept in freight shipping, as it significantly impacts the freight class for commodities like China and hence, the shipping cost. It is calculated as the weight of the shipment divided by its volume. Density is the weight of a shipment divided by its volume in cubic feet.
Stowability is used in freight shipping to describe how easily an item can be stowed or stored in relation to other items. For example, when trying to understand stowability for China, it is important to know if the item can be packaged efficiently and stowed onto the truck easily. In other words- It's a term that refers to how well a freight item can be stowed or packed for transport.
Liability is a term used to refer to the accountability or risk involved in transporting China. It's one of the factors considered when determining freight class. It's the risk of damage or loss that a carrier assumes when shipping goods.
Handling refers to the procedures and precautions taken when moving and storing China. It is one of the factors considered when determining freight class for China. It's the procedures followed to prevent damage to freight during transport.
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For many NMFC® codes there isn’t just one single class that is applied. Often, NMFC® numbers have multiple "sub-classes", which are almost always based on the density of the shipment. In the instance where your NMFC® number has multiple sub classes, it's best to contact an expert, like Koho, to help identify which subclass to use.
Created and maintained by a nonprofit membership organization named the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is a classification system used for interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce movement of LTL shipments. You can learn more from the experts at Koho on our freight classes pages.
Working with a 3PL like Koho can help you accurately determine your freight class so you can avoid re-classification fees with the carriers. For more information on the freight class system, go to the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association.
