Dental, Hospital or Medical Supply: Systems - 57175

Systems - 57175

What is Freight Class?

You must assign your shipment a freight code when shipping products as LTL (less-than-truckload) freight. This standardized code, issued by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association, allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.

Ship systems accurately by using the information below:

57175

Systems

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Commodity note:

Acid spill control, consisting of a pressurized container, expellant gas cartridge, discharge hose and shut-off nozzle, with integral equipment necessary for deployment:

Subclasses for

Systems - 57175

For many NMFC codes, there isn’t just one single class that is applied. NMFC numbers often have subclasses, which are almost always based on the density of the shipment.

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

Subclass Info

57175-1

57175-2

60

92.5

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Hand portable, filled with chemical agent, in boxes or crates

Wheeled, not filled with chemical agent, loose

Hand portable, filled with chemical agent, in boxes or crates

Wheeled, not filled with chemical agent, loose

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

How can I determine NMFC codes?

An organization named the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) publishes a list of freight class designations, codes, and subclasses for frequently shipped commodities (https://classit.nmfta.org/). You must pay a subscription fee to view it. Find more information about freight classes from the experts at Koho for free on our freight classes pages.

What does class mean when shipping?

The class determines the cost of the shipping. The lower the class, the lower the cost.

What is the NMFC class for clothing?

Apparel ranges between NMFC freight class 100 and 175.