Shipping Cradles - 40850

What is Freight Class?

When you ship your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you must assign your shipment a freight code. This is a standard code implemented by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association which allows carriers to easily identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.

Ship shipping cradles accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

40850

COMMODITY

Shipping Cradles

FREIGHT CLASS

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FREIGHT CLASS

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Commodity note:

NOI, other than boxes, crates, drums, lift truck pallets, platforms or skids, or racks; shipping, wood or metal-reinforced wood:

Subclasses for

Shipping Cradles - 40850

NMFC numbers can have a number of subclasses. These are usually based on the density of the shipment.

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

Subclass Info

40850-1

40850-2

100

50

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Open-frame type, without bottoms or platforms, SU

Open-frame type, KD; or other than open-frame type

Open-frame type, without bottoms or platforms, SU

Open-frame type, KD; or other than open-frame type

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.

What is the most expensive freight class?

Freight Class 500 freight is the most expensive to ship. This classification is reserved for items of very high value or for items that use lots of space but weigh very little.

What are NMFC freight subclasses?

NMFC freight subclasses are used to differentiate among commodities of the same type. For example, one NMFC code for chairs/stools is 82790. Subclasses 82790-1 and 82790-11, despite have the same base NMFC code, fall into two different freight classes.