What is Freight Class?
When you ship your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you will need to assign your shipment a freight code. This is a standard code published by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association which allows carriers to quickly identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.
Ship carpets accurately by using the information below:
70680
Carpets
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Commodity note:
Carpeting; Carpet Remnants; or Rugs, The provisions for rugs apply only when: 1. Power machine tufted or power loom woven; 2. Of soft surface (pile) fabric; 3. Of cloth combined with foam rubber not exceeding 3/8 inch thick; or 4. Of woven paper fabric combined with cellular or expanded plastic or rubber not exceeding 3/8 inch thick. For provisions applicable to other rugs, see item 71000 for 'Rugs, NOI,' item 78460 for 'Fur Rugs, NOI,' and item 196200 for 'Rugs, worn-out. in boxes, wrapped bales or rolls, or Package 2092:
