Building metalwork: Elbows - 36210

Elbows - 36210

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship elbows accurately by using the information below:

36210

Elbows

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Commodity note:

Iron, steel or tin plate. When in shipments of 24,000 pounds or more, provisions include accompanying equipment of hangers. In boxes or crates or in slatted bundles, Also applies when center and ends are protected by fiberboard secured with steel straps; end caps slotted with steel straps passing through slots and extending length of pipe.

Subclasses for

Elbows - 36210

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

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

Subclass Info

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

What is freight class code definition?

Created and maintained by a nonprofit membership organization named the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is a classification system used for interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce movement of LTL shipments. You can learn more from the experts at Koho on our freight classes pages.

Is an NMFC code required?

Adding NMFC code to a shipment is technically optional, but the NMFC codes can help avoid reclassification and ensure you're using the correct freight class number.

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.