What is Freight Class?
When shipping 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 allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and help with transportation.
Ship asphalt (asphaltum) accurately by using the information below:
15240
Asphalt (Asphaltum)
55
55
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Commodity note:
Natural, by-product or petroleum, solid, Asphalt or pitch, the melting point of which is 140 degrees or less Fahrenheit, as determined by the Ball and Ring test in water or by the 1/2 inch Cube test in water, must be in metal cans in boxes or crates, or in steel drums. Asphalt or pitch may be shipped in eight-ply fiber drums, each ply testing not less than 100 pounds (Mullen), total wall thickness not less than 1/8 inch, with metal tops and bottoms, or in 31/2-gallon nonreusable pails made of 28-gauge steel, covers securely fastened with lugs, in packages.
