Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 127900.00 | Pumps, hand or windmill, NOI: | |
| 127920.00 | Block tin, in boxes, crates or drums | 200 |
| 127930.00 | Brass or copper, in boxes, crates or drums | 92.5 |
| 127935.00 | Iron and aluminum or plastic combined, without hose or with not to exceed 10 feet of hose, in boxes | 85 |
| 127940.00 | Iron or steel, cast, see Notes, items 127942 and 127946: | |
| 127940.01 | SU, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 127940.02 | KD, in packages | 77.5 |
| 127950.00 | Iron or steel, sheet, in boxes, crates or drums | 150 |
| 127960.00 | Iron or steel, sheet and cast combined | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Measure the complete packed unit—length, width, height—including protruding spouts and locked handles; select a snug box or crate to keep class within the 77.5–200 window.
- Immobilize moving parts: strap the handle, cap threaded ports, and cushion the pump body. Use double‑wall boxes for small hand pumps; crate cast‑iron or windmill heads.
- Build a stable base inside the crate with cleats or blocking, then band the pump to it. Mark Top/Keep Upright to protect the priming chamber and seals.
- List commodity as “Pumps, hand or windmill, NOI, NMFC 127900” and include exact exterior dimensions and packaging type (box, crate, or package) on the BOL with photos.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Right‑sizing boxes or crates controls cube, preventing class escalation and keeping LTL rates down.
- Securing handles, linkages, and spouts cuts breakage and claim costs, protecting uptime for well and irrigation service crews.
- Clear, dimensions‑based documentation reduces reclass and reweigh fees and speeds carrier acceptance.
- Non‑hazmat status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges, simplifying dispatch and budgeting.