Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 118400.00 | Cotton Ginning: | |
| 118420.00 | Cotton Cleaners, or Cotton Cleaner Parts, NOI, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 118440.00 | Cotton Elevator Parts: | |
| 118460.00 | Cotton or Seed Flue Elbows or Valves, in boxes or crates | 125 |
| 118480.00 | Cotton or Seed Flues, steel: | |
| 118480.01 | Not nested, in boxes or crates | 125 |
| 118480.02 | Nested, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 118500.00 | Cotton or Seed Flues, wooden: | |
| 118500.01 | SU, loose or in packages | 100 |
| 118500.02 | KD, in packages | 85 |
| 118540.00 | Cotton Receivers or Separators, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 118560.00 | Distributors, NOI, KD, in boxes or crates | 77.5 |
| 118580.00 | Distributors, spiral conveyor, KD, in boxes or crates | 77.5 |
| 118600.00 | Gin Brushes, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 118620.00 | Gin Feeders | 85 |
| 118640.00 | Gin, Gin Feeder or Lint Condenser Parts, NOI, in packages | 85 |
| 118660.00 | Gin Presses, KD, or Parts thereof, NOI | 70 |
| 118680.00 | Gin Press Trampers (Cotton Packers), or Parts thereof, NOI | 70 |
| 118700.00 | Gin Saw Cylinders (Gin Saws on Shafts), in boxes or crates | 77.5 |
| 118720.00 | Gin Saws, in boxes or crates | 70 |
| 118740.00 | Gins, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 118760.00 | Lint Condenser Caps or Dust Flues, in boxes or crates | 125 |
| 118780.00 | Lint Condensers, with or without bottoms, in boxes or crates, supports may be loose or in packages | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Match your freight to the right sub-item (gin stands, feeders, lint cleaners, press parts) and packaging; classes span 70-125 based on item and pack.
- Crate or box heavy frames and motors to target lower classes (often 70/85) and reduce handling risk; loose pieces may rate as high as Class 125.
- Bolt machinery to skids with 4-way forklift entry, block rotating shafts and guards, and wrap to keep lint and dust out; mark center-of-gravity and lift points.
- Write “Cotton Ginning Machinery, NMFC 118400” on the BOL with piece count and packaging type (box/crate/package/loose) for faster carrier approval.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Lower landed cost: choosing the proper class by component and packaging avoids reclass fees and can move freight from 125 to 85.
- Fewer claims and delays: crating and bolt-down skids stabilize top-heavy gin modules, cutting OS&D and keeping gins running in peak season.
- Quicker terminal handling: clear item labeling and non-hazmat status streamline processing, reducing dwell time and accessorial disputes.
- Simplified quoting: non–density-based rules let you standardize rates on recurring boxed or crated shipments and forecast LTL spend confidently.