Foodstuffs - 73225

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 foodstuffs accurately by using the information below:
NMFC Code
73225
COMMODITY
Foodstuffs
FREIGHT CLASS
100

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FREIGHT CLASS
100
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Commodity note:
Frozen, Viz.: Coconut; Food, cooked, cured, preserved or prepared, NOI, also in Packages 1298 or 2425; Fruit, fresh (frozen fresh fruit either sweetened or not sweetened), prepaid, Fiber boxes must be lined with moisture-proof paper unless inside of box has been treated to make it moisture-proof. Fiber boxes may be securely closed with metal straps or wire. Also in Package 1365; Juice, fruit or vegetable, artificial or natural, NOI, also in Packages 2256 or 2288; Milk or Cream Substitutes, other than milk, cream or milk solids; Pies, NOI; Vegetables, prepaid, Fiber boxes must be lined with moisture-proof paper unless inside of box has been treated to make it moisture-proof. Fiber boxes may be securely closed with metal straps or wire. In boxes, crates, drums or Package 1361

Subclasses for

Foodstuffs - 73225

Having multiple subclasses is not unusual for NMFC numbers. Subclasses are usually a question of density.
In this instance, the commodity, foodstuffs, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

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Subclass Info
Subclass NMFC Code
Freight Class
Subclass Notes
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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.

If I am shipping a couch when do I use freight class 250 vs freight class 175?

If the couch you are shipping has not been assembled yet and you are shipping various components that you can use freight class 250. If you are shipping a complete product then you should use freight class 175.

Does stackability affect freight class?

Yes. If your shipment can be stacked, it allows the carrier to fit more freight into their truck.