Automobile Parts: Bacteria - 20400

Bacteria - 20400

What is Freight Class?

When shipping your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you will need to assign your shipment a freight code. This is a standardized code created by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association which allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation.

Ship bacteria accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

20400

COMMODITY

Bacteria

FREIGHT CLASS

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Commodity note:

Sewage or industrial waste treating, in dry or liquid carrier, with or without enzymes. Frozen products must be shipped in inner containers in insulated boxes containing enough refrigerant to keep products frozen during transport.

Subclasses for

Bacteria - 20400

NMFC numbers can have a number of subclasses. These are usually based on the density of the shipment.

In this instance, the commodity, bacteria, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

20400-1

20400-2

70

60

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Drums or pails

In inner containers in boxes

In bulk in bags

In inner containers in boxes

In bulk in bags

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.

Related Commodities

FAQs

What is freight hsn code?

HSN stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature. It is a system for classifying commodities created by the World Customs organization. U.S. LTL shipping, however, uses NMFC classifications instead.

What is the purpose of freight classification?

Freight classification groups products based on similar density, stowability, handling and liability so carriers and shippers have an effective way of communicating the ease of transporting said freight.

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.