NMFC Code Look Up: Broilers

What is Freight Class?

When shipping your 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 lets carriers identify qualities of the shipment and help with transportation logistics.

Ship broilers accurately by using the information below:

52870

Broilers

Commodity note:

Iron or wire, NOI, flat or nested, in boxes or crates:

Subclasses for

Broilers - 52870

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

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

Subclass Info

52870-1

52870-2

92.5

77.5

With covers or drip pans

Without covers or drip pans

With covers or drip pans

Without covers or drip pans

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.

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 does class mean when shipping?

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

Do all commodities have NMFC freight subclasses?

No, not all commodities have freight subclasses, although many do.

Cookware: Broilers - 52870

What is Freight Class?

Subclasses for

Broilers - 52870

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