Athletic Goods: Pools - 17050

Pools - 17050

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship pools accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

17050

COMMODITY

Pools

FREIGHT CLASS

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Commodity note:

Swimming or wading, above-ground or semi-inground, Also applies on accompanying complement of accessories or equipment, or Parts thereof, NOI, in boxes or crates, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:

Subclasses for

Pools - 17050

NMFC numbers often have multiple subclasses. These are almost always based on density.

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

Subclass Info

17050-1

17050-2

17050-3

125

85

70

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Less than 10

10 but less than 15

15 or greater

Less than 10

10 but less than 15

15 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 NMFC code?

The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is the freight classification system devised by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and is used for all interstate, intrastate, and foreign commercial movement of LTL cargo. NMFC codes provide standardized freight classes to determine the ease of transport of many of the wide variety of commodities that are shipped together in LTL shipments.

What is the purpose of freight classification?

Freight classification groups products based on similar density, stowability, handling and liability so carriers and shippers have an effective way of communicating the ease of transporting said freight.

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.