Building metalwork: Metal - 37370

Metal - 37370

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship metal accurately by using the information below:

37370

Metal

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Commodity note:

In boxes or crates, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:

Subclasses for

Metal - 37370

Having multiple subclasses is not unusual for NMFC numbers. Subclasses are usually a question of density.

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

Subclass Info

37370-1

37370-2

37370-3

200

100

70

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Less than 9

9 but less than 18

18 or greater

Less than 9

9 but less than 18

18 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.

Related Commodities

FAQs

What is the NMFC code?

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) created the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). It is used for all interstate, intrastate, and foreign commercial movement of LTL cargo. NMFC codes provide standardized freight classes to determine the transportability of the large variety of commodities that are shipped together in LTL shipments every year.

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.

What happens if I don't put an NMFC freight class on my BOL?

If you don't include an NMFC code on your BOL, it is very likely that your carrier will charge you a reclassification fee and charge you the cost of shipping the freight they they determine your shipment is.