Aluminum: Aluminum Castings - 13320

Aluminum Castings - 13320

What is Freight Class?

When shipping your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you need to assign your shipment a freight code. This is a standardized code published by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association that allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.

Ship aluminum castings accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

13320

COMMODITY

Aluminum Castings

FREIGHT CLASS

60

Commodity note:

Applies only on articles manufactured solely by a casting or forging process, in packages, having a density of 30 pounds or greater per cubic foot, Density must be shown by shipper on shipping orders and bills of lading at time of shipment. If density is not shown and shipment is inadvertently accepted, class will initially be assessed under the provisions of item 13120, naming 'Aluminum Articles, NOI.' Upon satisfactory proof of actual density, class will be adjusted accordingly.

Subclasses for

Aluminum Castings - 13320

Having multiple subclasses is not unusual for NMFC numbers. Subclasses are usually a question of density.

In this instance, the commodity, aluminum castings, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

Subclass NMFC Code

Freight Class

Subclass Notes

Please note: This is for educational purposes only. Ultimately, the carrier reserves the right to classify the groups.

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FAQs

What is freight class code definition?

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.

What is the best way to calculate your freight class?

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.

What does NMFC stand for?

NMFC stand for National Motor Freight Classification. This is a classification system used for interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce movement of LTL shipments. You can learn more on our freight classes pages.