Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 124900.00 | Mills or Grinders: | |
| 124920.00 | Alfalfa | 100 |
| 124940.00 | Cane; or parts thereof, iron or steel, NOI | 77.5 |
| 124960.00 | Coffee, NOI, drug or spice, hand or power, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 124980.00 | Peanut grinding (Peanut Butter Mills) | 85 |
| 125000.00 | Crushing, grinding or pulverizing, NOI (mills for crushing, or for reducing material to meal or flour by grinding or pulverizing) | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Verify the proper NMFC sub within 77.5–100 based on how it’s packaged (boxed vs crated) and the unit’s construction, then note it clearly on the BOL.
- For smaller benchtop grinders shipped in boxes, use double‑wall cartons with foam-in-place or dense foam around the motor, and band the box to a pallet to prevent tipping.
- For floor mills or heavy grinders, bolt the base to a skid and fully crate; block and brace rotors, hoppers, and guards, and add This Side Up and tip‑and‑tell indicators.
- Drain service fluids if present, cap ports, wrap abrasive wheels or burr sets separately, and record serial numbers; include required pickup equipment in dispatch notes.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Correct class selection prevents reclass and reweigh fees, protecting margins on machinery freight.
- Crating dense equipment can align with the lower end of 77.5–100, often yielding better LTL rates.
- Proper immobilization of rotating components reduces damage risk, cutting claim costs and downtime.
- Clear packaging and labeling speed cross‑dock handling, reducing delays and avoidable accessorials.