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NMFC 129730: Sewing Machines & Parts, Class 70–150

Article ID
129730
Sewing machines and parts per NMFC 129730
Freight Group
MACHINERY GROUP
Filed under the Machinery Group for transport
Class Range
70-150 3 classifications
Classes vary 70–150 by type and packaging
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous item; standard handling applies

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
129730.00 Sewing Machines, or Components or Parts thereof: see Note, item 129731
129735.00 Cabinets, wooden, in boxes, crates or Packages 2F or 21F 150
129745.00 Sewing Machine Heads, see Note, item 129746, in boxes 110
129750.00 Sewing Machines, in boxes or crates:
129750.01 Cabinet, stand or table:
129750.02 SU 150
129750.03 KD 110
129750.04 Portable 110
129755.00 Stands or Tables, with or without motors, in boxes or crates 150
129765.00 Tops, sewing machine stand or table, wooden, with or without facing of other materials, in boxes 70

Notes

Note 129731: NOTE-Provisions also apply on machines represented as Embroidery Machines, Quilting Machines or Serger Machines, or components or parts thereof.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Confirm the exact subheading under Note, item 129731 to pick the correct subclass within the 70–150 range, especially when shipping heads, tables, motors, or small parts.
  2. Match packaging to the unit: household machines in double‑wall boxes with rigid foam, industrial heads bolted to skids and fully crated; remove thread stands and secure the handwheel.
  3. Immobilize moving components—lock the presser foot, lower and pad the needle bar, and use stretch wrap plus corner protection; add tilt/shock indicators for timed mechanisms.
  4. Mark orientation and fragility, list “NMFC 129730” on the BOL, and itemize kits or parts bags so carriers handle boxes, crates, and mixed packages correctly.

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

Business Value

  • Accurate class selection (70–150) prevents reclass fees and stabilizes LTL rates for OEMs, dealers, and repair shops.
  • Right‑sized packaging—box for light units, crate for heavy heads—cuts damage risk and reduces claims tied to timing or alignment.
  • Clear NMFC labeling speeds quotes and pickup scheduling, improving dock throughput and reducing exceptions.
  • Non‑hazardous status streamlines documentation and broadens carrier options, helping negotiate better freight terms.