NMFC Code Look Up: Boards

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 boards accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

24670

COMMODITY

Boards

FREIGHT CLASS

Commodity note:

Applies on products such as Bodyboards, Kickboards, Kneeboards, Paddleboards, Sailboards, with or without sails, or Surfboards, exceeding 96 inches in greatest dimension. For provisions applicable to articles not exceeding 96 inches in greatest dimension, see item 15520.

Subclasses for

Boards - 24670

Having multiple subclasses is fairly common for NMFC numbers. These subclasses are primarily based on the density of the shipment.

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

Subclass Info

24670-1

24670-2

24670-3

24670-4

24670-5

24670-6

500

300

500

400

In boxes, crates or Packages 176, 2115, 2232, 2356, 2366, 2504 or 2525:

Boat

Greatest dimension exceeding 96 inches

Greatest dimension not exceeding 96 inches

In packages other than as set forth in sub 1:

Greatest dimension exceeding 96 inches

Greatest dimension not exceeding 96 inches

Boat

Greatest dimension exceeding 96 inches

Greatest dimension not exceeding 96 inches

In packages other than as set forth in sub 1:

Greatest dimension exceeding 96 inches

Greatest dimension not exceeding 96 inches

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.

What does class mean when shipping?

The class determines the cost of the shipping. The lower the class, the lower the cost.

How is freight class determined?

NMFC freight classes are determined using four factors: density, handling, stowability, and liability. All of these factors affect the cost to the carrier of shipping goods.

Boat: Boards - 24670

What is Freight Class?

Subclasses for

Boards - 24670

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