NMFC 15500 - Athletic Goods Group | Class N/A

Classify athletic, gymnastic, and sporting goods in NMFC 15500. Covers rubber, foam, textiles, metal in cartons or crates. Non-hazardous. Includes bagged items.

Freight Group ID

15500

NMFC 15500: Athletic, Gymnastic, Sporting Goods

Total Articles

NMFC articles in this group

Class Range

70-300

Class range not specified for this group

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 15520 - Athletic Goods, NOI Boxed | Class Varies

Classify athletic and sporting goods under NMFC 15520. Density-based classes apply for boxed, crated, or packaged items across equipment types. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 15770 - Pool Tables, KD w/ Slate | Class 85

Classify pool tables under NMFC 15770. KD units with stone or slate tops in boxes or crates ship at Class 85. Fast, clear guidance for non-hazardous freight.

NMFC 15790 - Wooden Billiard Table Parts | Class 70

Look up wooden billiard table parts in NMFC 15790. Unfinished "in the white" items in boxes or crates ship at Class 70. Easy LTL planning, non-hazardous.

NMFC 15810 - Pool Table Slate Slabs | Class 85

Find the right code for billiard table slabs in NMFC 15810. Covers stone or slate panels in boxes or crates at Class 85. Non-hazardous for easier booking.

NMFC 15860 - Bowling Alleys or Parts | Class 70–200

Find NMFC 15860 for bowling alleys and parts. Covers wood or synthetic lanes, ball returns, and gear in boxes, crates, or loose. Class 70–200. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 16170 – Diving Boards Shipping | Class 70

Classify diving boards in NMFC 16170. Covers fiberglass or wood boards and stands at fixed Class 70 with crate or pallet packing. Non-hazardous for LTL.

NMFC 16340 - Gambling Devices & Parts | Class N/A

Ship gambling devices and essential parts under NMFC 16340. Pack prepaid in boxes or crates per listing and see Note 16341 for legality. Non-hazardous for LTL.

NMFC 16350 - Gambling Devices (Prohibited) | Class N/A

Find gambling devices under NMFC 16350. Includes units, subassemblies, and essential parts prohibited from transport. Class not assigned and no density rating.

NMFC 16652 - Wood Horse Jumps | Class 70-85

Find NMFC 16652 for wood horse jumps and sections. Covers boxed or packaged pieces with class range 70–85. Get clear rating help and non-hazardous status.

NMFC 17205 - Electric Scoreboards | Class by Density

Classify electric scoreboards in NMFC 17205. Boxed or crated units use pounds-per-cubic-foot density per Item 170. Non-hazardous for easy shipping.

NMFC 17350 - Swimming Pool Slides | Class 300

Find swimming pool slides in NMFC 17350. Includes molded plastic or fiberglass pieces in packages with ladders or fittings and class 300. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 17480 - Table Tennis Tables in Packages | Class N/A

Find table tennis tables under NMFC 17480. Covers packaged units and refers to Note item 17482 for details, aids accurate rating and easy nonhazardous shipping.

How to Use This Classification

Match your product to the proper athletic sub-item (balls, mats, bats, nets, goals) within the group; note the packaging type on the BOL (e.g., 6 cartons, 2 tubes, 1 crate).
Use form-fitting packaging: bats and poles in fiber tubes with capped ends; rolled mats bagged then boxed; disassembled metal goals crated with edge protection.
Keep lengths under 96 inches where possible to avoid oversize fees; palletize mixed SKUs tightly so cartons and tubes do not overhang.
Declare non-hazardous status and list counts by package type to speed pickup and prevent reclass, especially for mixed sporting goods shipments.

Business Value

Simplifies rating for mixed sporting goods by consolidating under the Athletic Goods group, reducing line items and admin time.
Correct packaging for odd shapes (tubes, crates, double-wall cartons) cuts damage risk and lowers claim costs.
Accurate item identification within the group reduces carrier reclass/reweigh charges and stabilizes LTL quotes season to season.
Non-hazardous classification broadens carrier options and can unlock more competitive freight rates and faster service.