Building metalwork: Cellar entrance - 36290

Cellar entrance - 36290

What is Freight Class?

A freight code is required when shipping products as LTL (less-than-truckload) freight. This code is published by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association and lets carriers quickly identify qualities of the shipment to help with transportation logistics.

Ship cellar entrance accurately by using the information below:

36290

Cellar entrance

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Commodity note:

Framed, with sides, steel, other than area or sidewalk doors

Subclasses for

Cellar entrance - 36290

Having multiple subclasses is not unusual for NMFC numbers. Subclasses are usually a question of density.

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

Subclass Info

36290-1

36290-2

36290-3

36290-4

200

150

70

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Applies only on two units, ends inverted from each other and the door portions face-to-face, metal-strapped together or in boxes or crates.

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Sides attached

Loose or packaged singly

Two, face to face

Sides detached

Sides attached

Loose or packaged singly

Two, face to face

Sides detached

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.

How many freight classes are there?

The National Motor Freight and Traffic Association has 18 freight classes numbered 50 to 500. The lower the freight class, the lower the cost of transporting that freight.

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.