Automobile Parts: Automobile Body Sections - 18285

Automobile Body Sections - 18285

What is Freight Class?

When shipping your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you’ll 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.

Ship automobile body sections accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

18285

COMMODITY

Automobile Body Sections

FREIGHT CLASS

250

Commodity note:

NOI; Bodies; Body Sections combined with hoods, fenders, rear decks, radiators or other automobile parts; or Hoods, Fenders, Rear Decks or Radiators combined, or combined with other automobile parts; used, having value for reconditioning or surface refinishing and reuse, prepaid, loose or in packages

Subclasses for

Automobile Body Sections - 18285

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, automobile body sections, 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

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.

How is the cost of freight determined?

Your freight cost is determined by a number of variables, such as how far your shipment needs to go, the freight class number, whether or not accessorials are needed, as well as fluctuating fuel costs and truck capacity.

What happens if I don't put an NMFC freight class on my BOL?

If you don't include an NMFC code on your BOL, it is very likely that your carrier will charge you a reclassification fee and charge you the cost of shipping the freight they they determine your shipment is.