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NMFC 47490 - China, Earthenware or Pottery | Class N/A

Classify China Group items in NMFC 47490. Covers china, earthenware or pottery packed in cartons or crates, class range N/A. Non-hazardous for easier quoting.

Freight Group ID
47490
NMFC 47490 for China Group ceramic ware
Total Articles
5
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
85-100
Class N/A; use item-level NMFC specifics
Category
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 47495 - Birdbaths, Terra Cotta | Class 100

Classify terra cotta birdbaths under NMFC 47495. Packed in boxes or crates and rated Class 100 for LTL. Clear pricing and careful handling, non-hazardous.

NMFC 47500 - Ceramicware in Boxes | Class Varies

Classify ceramicware for home use under NMFC 47500. China, porcelain, earthenware or stoneware in boxes or crates with density class and $1.70/lb released value.

NMFC 47545 – Terra Cotta Flower Boxes | Class 85

Classify terra cotta flower boxes under NMFC 47545. Covers items packed in boxes or crates at Class 85 for LTL. Quick classification and non-hazardous status.

NMFC 47550 - Pottery Flowerpots & Saucers | Class N/A

Classify pottery flowerpots and saucers in NMFC 47550. Covers ceramic material and packaging such as nested cartons or pallets. Non-hazardous.

NMFC 47630: Brewers/Vinegar Chips & Shavings, Class 85

Find NMFC 47630 for brewers’ or vinegar wood chips. Packages ship at Class 85 and are non-hazardous for LTL. Get quick quotes and simple accurate classification.

How to Use This Classification

  • Identify the exact NMFC item within the China Group (e.g., porcelain dinnerware, earthenware flowerpots, decorative pottery) and print it on the BOL.
  • Cushion-to-carton: wrap each piece, use cell dividers or molded pulp, then double-box. Palletize tight cartons with corner boards and zero pallet overhang.
  • Label cartons Fragile and Keep Dry; cap pallet height to limit crush risk. If not stackable, add cones/top-load protectors and note it on the BOL.
  • For high-value sets or bulk restaurant ware, consider plywood crating or custom foam-in-place. Request limited handling or delivery appointments when needed.

Business Value

  • Avoid reclass fees by tying shipments to the precise NMFC item under the China Group rather than using a generic class.
  • Lower damage ratios via ceramic-focused packaging—partitions, double-boxing, and stabilized pallets reduce claim exposure.
  • Accelerate quoting and routing with a clear material description (china, earthenware or pottery) and confirmed non-hazardous status.
  • Improve rate outcomes by documenting stackability, carton strength specs, and accurate piece counts for carrier review.