Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 124225.00 | Steam, Commercial or Institutional Type, other than household: | |
| 124235.00 | Collectors or Filters, lint: | |
| 124235.01 | NOI | 400 |
| 124235.02 | Dry type, iron or steel, on lift truck skids | 250 |
| 124245.00 | Cookers or Kettles, starch, steam, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 124250.00 | Cylinders, washing machine, in boxes or crates: | |
| 124250.01 | Brass or brass and iron combined, or wood and metal combined | 110 |
| 124250.02 | Nickel-copper | 100 |
| 124255.00 | Dampeners, in boxes or crates: | |
| 124255.01 | Spray | 100 |
| 124255.02 | Other than spray | 92.5 |
| 124265.00 | Dryers or Tumblers, in boxes, crates or Packages 1019, 1022, 1351, 2386 or 2485, or on skids when weighing each 1,000 pounds or greater | 125 |
| 124275.00 | Folders, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 124290.00 | Ironers or Finishers, flatwork, or Cylinders or Rolls therefor: | |
| 124290.01 | On skids | 100 |
| 124290.02 | In boxes or crates | 92.5 |
| 124295.00 | Show more | 175 |
| 124300.00 | Machines, marking, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 124305.00 | Machines, starching, in boxes or crates | 92.5 |
| 124315.00 | Presses or Pressing Machines, NOI, with bucks and pressing heads or chests, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 124325.00 | Presses, extraction, membrane type, see Note, item 124326, on skids | 85 |
| 124335.00 | Stackers, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 124355.00 | Washers (Washing Machines) or Washer-extractors: | |
| 124355.01 | In boxes, crates or Packages 1022 or 2426, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: | |
| 124355.02 | Less than 10 | 125 |
| 124355.03 | 10 but less than 15 | 85 |
| 124355.04 | 15 or greater | 70 |
| 124355.05 | In packages other than boxes, crates or Packages 1022 or 2426, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: | |
| 124355.06 | Less than 10 | 150 |
| 124355.07 | 10 but less than 15 | 92.5 |
| 124355.08 | 15 or greater | 77.5 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Determine density by weighing the packed unit and measuring the outer box or crate. Example: a 620 lb unit in a 42×48×40 in crate is ~13.3 pcf.
- Choose packaging by size and fragility: crates for boilers or generators, heavy-duty boxes for controls, and well-cushioned packages for valves and gauges.
- Drain water, cap steam ports, and protect manifolds and sight glass with bracing. Bag electronics against moisture and use shock/tilt indicators when practical.
- Present the density-derived class (70–400) on the BOL with exact weight. Note handling marks like “This Side Up” and “Keep Dry” for safer LTL transfer.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Density-based rating lets you lower costs by right-sizing crates and reducing void space to improve pcf and potentially achieve a lower class.
- Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and special paperwork, speeding up carrier acceptance and quote turnaround.
- Clear use of NMFC 124225 minimizes reclasses, helping prevent unexpected invoices and shortening claim cycles if damage occurs.
- Purpose-built crating for institutional steam gear reduces downtime for hospitals, campuses, and food plants by cutting transit damage risk.