How do I find my shipping Class Code?
Freight Class Calculator
- First measure the height, width, and depth of the shipment.
- Multiply the three measurements (height x width x depth).
- Finally, divide the weight (in pounds) of the shipment by the total cubic feet.
What is a shipping class code?
What is a freight class/NMFC code? Your less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping class is a number established by the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). It’s also known as your NMFC classification or NMFC code. Your freight class helps determine your shipping cost.
What is shipping Class 50?
Freight Class 50 can generally be described as those items that have a high density per cubic foot. The NMFC defines this as 50 pounds and above per cubic foot. Most often items that fall into NMFC Class 50 are heavy manufactured items that fit neatly on a pallet, bricks, sand, nuts & bolts for example.
What are the NMFC codes?
What is an NMFC code? The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) designed a freight classification system for all types of goods. It was established as a way to standardize the cost of freight transport so that there would be a transparent, if somewhat complicated, classification code for all products.
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How to determine the correct freight Class Code?
Enter your details into Unishippers’ easy-to-use freight density calculator to help you choose the correct freight class for your shipment needs. 1. Determine NMFC Freight Class Code Freight class codes, or NMFC code, is catalogued in the National Motor Freight Classification.
How to determine the class of a shipment?
There are multiple factors to consider in determining the class of your freight shipment: If you don’t have access to NMFC codes, you can order a freight class chart from the National Motor Freight Association (NMFTA) or contact Unishippers here. 2. Determine Freight Class
What does a lower class number mean for shipping?
A lower class number generally means a lower shipping cost — because your item is easier to ship. There are 18 classes, numbered 50 to 500. A lower class number generally means a lower shipping cost — because your item is easier to ship.
How does the freight Class Calculator work for UPS?
The freight class calculator determines them accordingly and tells the status of products. The freight class will be highest if your product has loading regulations, specific/irregular shapes, or the material which makes it difficult to load. It will be lowest if you have regular, easy to carry products which have no specific loading regulations.
