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NMFC 56400 - Medical & Surgical Supply Group | Class N/A

Find NMFC 56400 for medical, dental, and surgical supplies. See Note 56401 for item-specific listings and common carton or crate packaging. Non-hazardous.

Freight Group ID
56400
NMFC 56400 points to Note 56401.
Total Articles
5
NMFC articles in this group
Class Range
150
No fixed class; depends on exact item.
Category
MEDICAL
Parent category

NMFC Articles in this Group

NMFC 56545 - Disposable Med Clothing | Class Density

Find NMFC 56545 for disposable medical clothing. Paper or nonwoven apparel in boxes uses density-based classes. Non-hazardous for fast, accurate quotes.

NMFC 56590 - Med/Dental Supplies in Boxes | Class Density

Classify boxed medical and dental supplies with NMFC 56590. Density-based classes cover bandages, braces, and oxygen gear. Non-hazardous for easy shipping.

NMFC 56800 - Life Saving Oxygen Apparatus | Class 150

Classify life saving oxygen apparatus under NMFC 56800. Ships in boxes at Class 150 for LTL moves. Hazardous materials rules apply for packaging and labels.

NMFC 56834 - Electric Mobility Scooters | Class by Density

Classify electric mobility scooters in NMFC 56834. Boxes or crates, with or without batteries, rate by density under Item 170. Non-hazardous for LTL shipping.

NMFC 57070 - Motorized Wheelchairs | Class N/A

Classify motorized wheelchairs under NMFC 57070. Density-based and for boxed or crated units with or without batteries, subject to Item 170. Non-hazardous.

How to Use This Classification

  • Use NMFC 56400 only as the supply group header; reference the exact item from Note 56401 on your BOL to avoid reclass.
  • Document materials and packaging: e.g., stainless instruments in foam-lined cartons, sterile kits in corrugated shippers, or crated cabinets.
  • Separate fragile or sterile contents from dense hardware; add inner dividers for dental burs or vials, and keep UDI/lot labels visible.
  • Confirm non-hazardous status for each component; alcohol pads or reagents may be classified elsewhere even though 56400 itself is non-haz.

Business Value

  • Prevents costly reclassifications by tying shipments to the precise Note 56401 item.
  • Reduces damage claims with packaging matched to medical devices, trays, and sterile kits.
  • Accelerates quoting and tendering since carriers see the correct NMFC path, not a generic group.
  • Improves hospital dock throughput by preserving sterile barriers and clear labeling for receiving checks.