Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 101025.00 | Show more | |
| 101025.01 | Less than 1 | 400 |
| 101025.02 | 1 but less than 2 | 300 |
| 101025.03 | 2 but less than 4 | 250 |
| 101025.04 | 4 but less than 6 | 175 |
| 101025.05 | 6 but less than 8 | 125 |
| 101025.06 | 8 but less than 10 | 100 |
| 101025.07 | 10 but less than 12 | 92.5 |
| 101025.08 | 12 but less than 15 | 85 |
| 101025.09 | 15 but less than 22.5 | 70 |
| 101025.10 | 22.5 but less than 30 | 65 |
| 101025.11 | 30 but less than 35 | 60 |
| 101025.12 | 35 but less than 50 | 55 |
| 101025.13 | 50 or greater | 50 |
Notes
Note 101026: NOTE-Does not apply on forks, knives, knife blades or spoons, made of gold or other precious metal (other than sterling silver), or with parts of gold or other precious metal (other than sterling silver), such as backs or handles, but not including small silver ornaments. For applicable provisions, see item 101040.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Calculate density before quoting. Weigh each carton or crate and divide by cubic feet (e.g., 28 lb in 3.2 cu ft = 8.75 PCF); lower density drives a higher class.
- Use protective inner packs by item type: blade guards for knives, partitions for metal shakers, corner/handle protectors for chafing dishes and coffeepots, and secure moving parts on grinders or mop wringers.
- Reinforce long or awkward pieces like ironing boards or quilting frames with heavy-wall cartons or crates, add end caps, and palletize with no overhang to avoid punctures and rewrap fees.
- Ship only non-electric versions covered by this item (e.g., toasters, coffeepots). Keep sets together (nutcracker sets) and consolidate small kitchen tools into a master carton to improve density.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Optimized packaging raises PCF and can lower the density class, directly reducing LTL freight rates for lightweight, bulky items like ironing boards.
- Single NMFC for many household utensils simplifies rating and WMS mapping, cutting time spent on product-by-product classification and accelerates quoting.
- Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and streamlines tendering, helping avoid special handling surcharges and delays.
- Purpose-built inner protection reduces damages on metal shakers, chafing dishes, and knives, minimizing OS&D claims, credits, and reship costs.