NMFC Code Look Up: paperboard

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 published by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association that allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.

Ship paperboard accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

29785

COMMODITY

paperboard

FREIGHT CLASS

Commodity note:

NOI; or Boxes or Crates, wood, NOI; with or without components of other materials, Also applies on Boxes, Files, Pockets or Slipcases utilized to hold or organize albums, books, magazines, reference texts or similar articles. In packages, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of

Subclasses for

paperboard - 29785

Often, NMFC codes have numerous subclasses. These subclasses are almost always based on how dense the items are.

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

Subclass Info

29785-1

29785-2

29785-3

29785-4

29785-5

29785-6

29785-7

29785-8

29785-9

29785-10

29785-11

400

300

250

175

125

100

92.5

Less than 1

1 but less than 2

2 but less than 4

4 but less than 6

6 but less than 8

8 but less than 10

10 but less than 12

12 but less than 15

15 but less than 22.5

22.5 but less than 30

30 or greater

Less than 1

1 but less than 2

2 but less than 4

4 but less than 6

6 but less than 8

8 but less than 10

10 but less than 12

12 but less than 15

15 but less than 22.5

22.5 but less than 30

30 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

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 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.

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What is Freight Class?

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paperboard - 29785

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