Aluminum: Aluminum Forgings, NOI - 13320

Aluminum Forgings, NOI - 13320

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship aluminum forgings, noi accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

13320

COMMODITY

Aluminum Forgings, NOI

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 Forgings, NOI - 13320

Having subclasses is not uncommon for NMFC numbers. Subclasses are generally based on density.

In this instance, the commodity, aluminum forgings, noi, 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.

Can I use a lower NMFC class to save money on shipping?

No. If you claim that your freight is a lower class than it actually is, your carrier will likely find out. They will charge you a fee for reclassifying the freight and charge you the appropriate amount for the actual class of your freight after it has been shipped.

What does NOI stand for?

NOI stands for Not Otherwise Indicated. This is used when a commodity does not have an NMFC code. In these cases, density is usually used to determine freight class.