Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 117100.00 | Cheese Factory, Creamery or Dairy: | |
| 117120.00 | Butter Cutting or Molding Machines, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 117140.00 | Butter Cutting or Molding Machine Boxes, mounted on trucks, KD, or without trucks, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 117180.00 | Butter Wrapping Machines, in boxes or crates | 125 |
| 117220.00 | Cheese Factory, Creamery or Dairy Machinery, NOI, in boxes or crates | 125 |
| 117260.00 | Cheese or Milk Vats: | |
| 117260.01 | SU, in boxes or crates | 150 |
| 117260.02 | Legs off, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 117280.00 | Cheese Press Hoops (Cheese Molds), steel: | |
| 117280.01 | In bundles | 100 |
| 117280.02 | In boxes or crates | 85 |
| 117300.00 | Cheese Presses | 100 |
| 117340.00 | Coolers, bulk milk, or Bulk Milk Cooling or Storage Tanks, other than milk can cooling cabinets, with or without agitators or cooling apparatus, in boxes or crates: | |
| 117340.01 | Capacity less than 600 gallons | 110 |
| 117340.02 | Capacity 600 gallons or greater, see Note, item 117342 | 125 |
| 117380.00 | Cream or Milk Aerators, Agitators, Forewarmers, Heaters, Pasteurizers, Retarders or Ripeners, separate or combined | 125 |
| 117400.00 | Cream Ripening or Pasteurizing Coils, copper, mounted on steel pipe, in boxes | 125 |
| 117420.00 | Curd Cutting Machines (Curd Mills), in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 117460.00 | Milk Pumps, power | 100 |
| 117480.00 | Milk Testing Machines, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 117520.00 | Milking Outfits, see Note, item 117522, in boxes or Package 967 | 85 |
| 117530.00 | Mixers, cottage cheese, in boxes or crates | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Match packaging to the item: heavy vats, separators, or pasteurizers go in reinforced crates; pumps and small controls in double‑wall boxes; strap to skids with 4‑way entry.
- Protect sanitary surfaces: drain and dry lines, cap all ports, and wrap stainless food‑contact areas with clean film and edge guards to prevent dents and contamination.
- Stabilize moving parts: remove or lock agitators, gauges, and sensors; add shock/tilt indicators; mark center of gravity and lift points for safe LTL handling.
- Document clearly: cite “NMFC 117100” on the BOL, note packaging type (box, crate, or package), describe the specific machine (e.g., creamery pump, cheese vat), and insure for replacement value.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Correct NMFC use minimizes reclass fees and keeps quotes aligned with the 85–150 class range for predictable LTL budgeting.
- Non‑hazardous status broadens carrier options and speeds tendering, reducing delays and hazmat-related accessorials.
- Packaging flexibility (boxes, crates, packages) lets you optimize footprint and protection, improving cost per cwt and lowering damage claims.
- Clean, drained equipment shortens receiving time at dairies and avoids contamination disputes that can trigger chargebacks.