NMFC Code Look Up: Filter Elements

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 filter elements accurately by using the information below:

69100

Filter Elements

Commodity note:

Air, gas or liquid filter, NOI, Does not apply on commercial laundry lint collectors or filters as named in item 124235. In boxes or crates, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:

Subclasses for

Filter Elements - 69100

For many NMFC codes, there isn’t just one class that is applied. Frequently, NMFC numbers have a number of subclasses, which are usually based on the density of the shipment.

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

Subclass Info

69100-1

69100-2

69100-3

69100-4

69100-5

69100-6

69100-7

69100-8

69100-9

69100-10

69100-11

400

300

250

175

125

100

92.5

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

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.

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.

What is the NMFC class for clothing?

Apparel ranges between NMFC freight class 100 and 175.

Filters: Filter Elements - 69100

What is Freight Class?

Subclasses for

Filter Elements - 69100

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