Apparatus - 56440

What is Freight Class?

You must assign your shipment a freight code when shipping products as LTL (less-than-truckload) freight. This standardized code, which is issued by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association, allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment to help with transportation.
Ship apparatus accurately by using the information below:
NMFC Code
56440
COMMODITY
Apparatus
FREIGHT CLASS
125

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FREIGHT CLASS
125
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Commodity note:
Gas or oxygen administering, other than expendable breathing circuits or expendable administration sets, in boxes or crates

Subclasses for

Apparatus - 56440

For many NMFC codes, there isn’t one single class that is applied. Often, NMFC numbers have multiple subclasses, which are frequently based on density.
In this instance, the commodity, apparatus, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

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Subclass Info
Subclass NMFC Code
Freight Class
Subclass Notes
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Please note: This is for educational purposes only. Ultimately, the carrier reserves the right to classify the groups.

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FAQs

Do all LTL shippers use NMFC freight classes?

Almost all U.S. LTL carriers use NMFC freight classes, although some are attempting to move to a dimensionally-based system.

Are NMFC and Freight Classes the same thing?

Every commodity has both a freight class and a NMFC code. Freight class represents a category of items while NMFC codes relate to specific commodities within each of the 18 freight classes.

What is the NMFC class for clothing?

Apparel ranges between NMFC freight class 100 and 175.