Dental, Hospital or Medical Supply: Devices - 57157

Devices - 57157

What is Freight Class?

When shipping your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you 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 logistics.

Ship devices accurately by using the information below:

57157

Devices

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Commodity note:

Terminal control, forced air distribution, Applies on terminal devices for controlling air pressure, temperature or volume in forced air cooling or heating systems, with or without heating or cooling coils or electric resistance grids. in boxes or crates or on skids, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:

Subclasses for

Devices - 57157

Often, NMFC codes have numerous subclasses. These subclasses are almost always based on how dense the items are.

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

Subclass Info

57157-1

57157-2

57157-3

57157-4

57157-5

57157-6

57157-7

57157-8

57157-9

57157-10

57157-11

400

300

250

175

125

100

92.5

85

70

65

60

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Less than 1

1 but less than 2

2 but less than 4

4 but less than 6

6 but less than 8

8 but less than 10

10 but less than 12

12 but less than 15

15 but less than 22.5

22.5 but less than 30

30 or greater

Less than 1

1 but less than 2

2 but less than 4

4 but less than 6

6 but less than 8

8 but less than 10

10 but less than 12

12 but less than 15

15 but less than 22.5

22.5 but less than 30

30 or greater

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.

Can I use a lower NMFC class to save money on shipping?

No. If you claim that your freight is a lower class than it actually is, your carrier will likely find out. They will charge you a fee for reclassifying the freight and charge you the appropriate amount for the actual class of your freight after it has been shipped.

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.