Automobile Parts: Automobile Brake Shoes - 18390

Automobile Brake Shoes - 18390

What is Freight Class?

All LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments require a freight code. This code, created by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association, allows carriers to quickly identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.

Ship automobile brake shoes accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

18390

COMMODITY

Automobile Brake Shoes

FREIGHT CLASS

65

Commodity note:

Vehicle wheel; or Parts, vehicle wheel brake, other than plastic; used, having value only for reconditioning or refacing of steel components. Applies only when the articles are used, and have value not exceeding the value for reconditioning and only when described at time of shipment on shipping orders and bills of lading as 'used brakes or brake shoes' or 'used vehicle wheel brake parts' as the case may be. Used vehicle wheel brakes, brake shoes or parts which have been reconditioned or rebuilt in any way will be classified under the specific classification item as new.

Subclasses for

Automobile Brake Shoes - 18390

Subclasses are smaller divisions of an NMFC number that almost always distinguish among similar items that can have different densities.

In this instance, the commodity, automobile brake shoes, 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

How do I get my NMFC code?

An organization known as the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) publishes a list of freight class designations, codes, and subclasses for many commonly shipped commodities (https://classit.nmfta.org/). You must pay a subscription fee to view this list. For more information about freight classes for free 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.

Why is the freight class of some commodities fixed?

Some items, such as car transmissions, have a specific class no matter how heavy or big they are. This is called a fixed class. Items can be assigned a fixed class if the value and transportability very rarely change.