NMFC Code Look Up: Cottonseed Hull Fiber

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship cottonseed hull fiber accurately by using the information below:

54370

Cottonseed Hull Fiber

Commodity note:

Bleached or dyed:

Subclasses for

Cottonseed Hull Fiber - 54370

For many NMFC codes, there isn’t just one single class that is applied. NMFC numbers often have subclasses, which are almost always based on the density of the shipment.

In this instance, the commodity, cottonseed hull fiber, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

54370-1

54370-2

92.5

In bags, boxes or drums, or in bales compressed to less than 221/2 pounds per cubic foot

In bales compressed to 221/2 pounds or more per cubic foot, subject to Item 170

In bags, boxes or drums, or in bales compressed to less than 221/2 pounds per cubic foot

In bales compressed to 221/2 pounds or more per cubic foot, subject to Item 170

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

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 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.

What is the NMFC class for baseballs?

The NMFC freight class for baseballs is 85.

Cotton: Cottonseed Hull Fiber - 54370

What is Freight Class?

Subclasses for

Cottonseed Hull Fiber - 54370

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