Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 116600.00 | Cereal Milling: | |
| 116620.00 | Agitators, flour aging or bleaching machine, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 116640.00 | Bran Dusters: | |
| 116640.01 | Loose or on skids | 200 |
| 116640.02 | In boxes or crates | 150 |
| 116690.00 | Corn Degerminators | 100 |
| 116710.00 | Flour Mills, SU, complete on one base, in crates on skids | 125 |
| 116750.00 | Germ Separators | 125 |
| 116770.00 | Governors, break feed, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 116790.00 | Grain Heaters, Steamers or Temperers or combined Heater, Huller, Polisher and Temperer, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 116820.00 | Meal Coolers | 125 |
| 116830.00 | Meal Driers | 100 |
| 116850.00 | Packers, bran, flour or meal | 100 |
| 116940.00 | Rice Hullers or Rice Hullers and Polishers combined | 85 |
| 116960.00 | Rice Polishers (Rice Drums or Trumbols): | |
| 116960.01 | SU | 100 |
| 116960.02 | KD, in packages | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Select the subclass based on how the mill is built and packed: crated or boxed cast‑iron/steel mills typically rate lower (85–100) than loose machines (up to 200).
- Mount complete mills on skids, block and brace the frame, and cap sharp augers or hammers. Bundle screens, rollers, and sifters in inner boxes before crating.
- Drain gearboxes and wipe residues, then bag exposed steel with VCI and stretch‑wrap; finish in a wood crate or heavy box to avoid up‑classing when not shipped loose.
- Ship components like cyclones, feeders, or hammer assemblies as protected packages with corner guards and foam, and mark center of gravity to prevent tip‑overs during LTL handling.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Optimized class selection within 85–200 controls LTL spend; crating mills often avoids higher loose-item classes, cutting rates and reclass fees.
- Better packaging for precision parts (rollers, sifters) reduces damage claims and downtime for grain processing lines.
- Non‑hazardous status speeds tendering and avoids hazmat surcharges, improving transit flexibility across lanes.
- Clear documentation by assembly vs. parts supports audits, minimizing inspection delays and administrative chargebacks.