Building metalwork: Tn plate - 36970

Tn plate - 36970

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship tn plate accurately by using the information below:

36970

Tn plate

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Commodity note:

When in shipments of 24,000 pounds or more, provisions include accompanying equipment of hangers, in boxes or crates, subject to Item 170

Subclasses for

Tn plate - 36970

Subclasses are further divisions of an NMFC number that generally distinguish among items that can have different densities.

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

Subclass Info

36970-1

36970-2

100

70

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Item 110, Sec. 13 will govern, except the words 'two or more' may be substituted for 'three or more.', in packages

Not nested, in boxes or crates

Nested

Not nested, in boxes or crates

Nested

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

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 best way to calculate your freight class?

Working with a 3PL like Koho can help you accurately determine your freight class so you can avoid re-classification fees with the carriers. For more information on the freight class system, go to the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association.

What is density?

Density is the relationship between weight and size. A ping pong ball, which is very little material surrounding a good amount of air, is low density. Bricks, which are heavy for their size, are high density. In LTL shipping, it is commonly measured in pounds per cubic foot.