Athletic Goods: Outfits - 16970

What is Freight Class?

A freight code is required when shipping products as LTL (less-than-truckload) freight. This code, published by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association, lets carriers quickly identify qualities of the shipment to help with transportation logistics.

Ship outfits accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

16970

COMMODITY

Outfits

FREIGHT CLASS

175

175

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Commodity note:

Basketball, consisting of basketball and steel goal, with or without net, inflating needle, net hooks or inflating pump, in boxes.

Subclasses for

Outfits - 16970

For many NMFC codes, there isnâ€™t one single class that is applied. Often, NMFC numbers have multiple subclasses, which are frequently based on density.

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

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.

Related Commodities

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 the cost of freight determined?

Your freight cost is determined by a number of variables, such as how far your shipment needs to go, the freight class number, whether or not accessorials are needed, as well as fluctuating fuel costs and truck capacity.

Can how I pack my shipment affect freight class?

Yes. How your freight is packaged can signifcantly affect the cost of your shipment. Contact Koho for questions about specific commodities and best packaging practices.