Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 127340.00 | Pump Parts for hand or windmill pumps: | |
| 127360.00 | Buckets with or without chains: | |
| 127360.01 | Chain pump, iron or steel and rubber combined, in boxes or drums | 77.5 |
| 127360.02 | Elevator pump, iron or steel, in boxes, crates or drums | 77.5 |
| 127400.00 | Curbs (Pump Boxes), without fixtures | 100 |
| 127420.00 | Swivel Spouts, water conductor, in boxes or crates | 77.5 |
| 127470.00 | Pump Parts, NOI, for hand or windmill pumps: | |
| 127470.01 | Brass, bronze or copper, in boxes or drums | 92.5 |
| 127470.02 | Iron or steel, in packages | 77.5 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Choose packaging to match the parts: box small kits and leathers, crate heavy castings like cylinders or pump heads, and use sturdy packages for mixed components.
- Protect working surfaces and threads—cap ends, wrap with foam, and use VCI bags for cast iron or steel to limit rust during transit.
- Bundle long rods or handles with edge guards and blocking so they can’t shift; add dividers inside boxes to separate fasteners and seals.
- Call out NMFC 127340 and the exact piece count on the BOL, and note Class 77.5–100 based on the subclass your packaging falls under.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Leverage the 77.5–100 class range to quote accurately and prevent reclassification charges tied to packaging choices.
- Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat fees and simplifies carrier selection for faster LTL tendering.
- Right-sizing to boxes vs. crates can move parts into a lower subclass, reducing billed weight multipliers and overall freight spend.
- Damage prevention steps (caps, bracing, VCI) cut claims on delicate pump components, protecting margins on aftermarket orders.