Boilers, Furnaces, Stoves and related Articles: Heaters - 26440

Heaters - 26440

What is Freight Class?

When shipping products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you must assign your shipment a freight code. This is a standardized code issued by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association that allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and help with transportation.

Ship heaters accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

26440

COMMODITY

Heaters

FREIGHT CLASS

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Commodity note:

gas, kerosene or oil, portable, with or without blowers or fans, in boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:

Subclasses for

Heaters - 26440

Often, NMFC codes have subclasses. These subclasses generally are based on the density of the shipment.

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

Subclass Info

26440-1

26440-2

150

100

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Less than 8

8 or greater

Less than 8

8 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

Where can I find freight class code chart?

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) publishes a list of freight class designations, codes, and subclasses for commonly shipped items (https://classit.nmfta.org/). A subscription fee is required to access this list. You can learn more about freight classes from the experts at Koho for free on our freight classes pages.

How is freight class calculated?

The first step in determining your freight class is to take measurements. Measure the height, width and depth of your shipment then multiple those three measurements together for the total cubic feet. Then divide the total cubic inches by 1,728 (the number of cubic inches in a cubic foot). Finally, divide the weight (in pounds) of the shipment by the total cubic feet.

Does stackability affect freight class?

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