Light Frames - 34940

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 light frames accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

34940

COMMODITY

Light Frames

FREIGHT CLASS

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FREIGHT CLASS

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Commodity note:

Frames for containing glass bricks or blocks but not sheet or plate glass, for daylighting purposes. In boxes or crates:

Subclasses for

Light Frames - 34940

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, light frames, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

34940-1

34940-2

60

300

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Steel or concrete

Aluminum

Steel or concrete

Aluminum

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.

Related Commodities

FAQs

Where can I find a freight code list?

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 is required to view this list. You can read more about freight classes at Koho for free on our freight classes pages.

What is the best way to calculate your freight class?

Working with a 3PL like Koho can help you accurately determine your freight class so you can avoid re-classification fees with the carriers. For more information on the freight class system, go to the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association.

What is the NMFC class for basballs?

The NMFC freight class for baseballs is 85.