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NMFC 118440 - Cotton Elevator Parts | Class 77.5–125

Article ID
118440
Item 118440: Cotton elevator repair and wear parts
Freight Group
MACHINERY GROUP
Machinery Group for agricultural handling equipment
Class Range
77.5-125 4 classifications
Class varies 77.5–125 by packaging method
Hazardous
No
Nonhazardous; no hazmat paperwork, surcharges, or placards

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
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

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Identify each part’s build and packaging: box small bearings and seals, crate heavy sprockets or gear cases, and palletize bundles of chain; avoid loose pieces when possible to keep classes lower.
  2. Prep for clean, stable transit: drain or cap lubricated housings, bag metal parts with VCI or poly to limit rust, and use edge protectors plus banding around crates or cartons.
  3. Label the BOL with NMFC 118440 and the packaging form (boxes, crates, packages, or loose) and list part numbers; add photos at pickup to support claims or reclass disputes.
  4. For gin operators and dealers, consolidate multiple SKUs onto one pallet with a top sheet and corner boards; block sprocket teeth and secure chain loops with wrap to prevent abrasion.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

Business Value

  • Reduce freight spend by choosing boxed or crated packing that typically fits lower classes within the 77.5–125 range, improving LTL rates.
  • Cut reclass fees and admin time by matching NMFC 118440 and accurately declaring packaging type on the BOL.
  • Lower damage risk with proper blocking and crating, keeping cotton-handling equipment online and avoiding costly downtime during harvest.
  • Simplify carrier selection and speed tendering since these parts are nonhazardous and need no hazmat paperwork.