Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 130800.00 | Textile: | |
| 130820.00 | Braiding Machines, in boxes or crates: | |
| 130820.01 | SU | 150 |
| 130820.02 | KD | 85 |
| 130840.00 | Combing or Lapping Machines: | |
| 130840.01 | SU | 100 |
| 130840.02 | KD, in packages | 85 |
| 130860.00 | Driers, hosiery or fabric: | |
| 130860.01 | Cabinets SU, other parts detached, in boxes or crates | 150 |
| 130860.02 | KD, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 130870.00 | Dyer-extractors, in boxes or crates or on skids | 85 |
| 130900.00 | Knitting Machines, in boxes or crates: | |
| 130900.01 | SU | 150 |
| 130900.02 | KD | 100 |
| 130920.00 | Looms, hand: | |
| 130920.01 | SU, loose or on skids | 125 |
| 130920.02 | KD, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 130930.00 | Looms, other than hand: | |
| 130930.01 | SU | 150 |
| 130930.02 | KD, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 130950.00 | Looping Machines, in boxes | 100 |
| 130970.00 | Warp Drawing or Tying Machines, in boxes or crates: | |
| 130970.01 | SU | 200 |
| 130970.02 | KD | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Verify the subclass for textile machinery: complete units, knocked-down sections, or parts. Packaging type (boxes, crates, packages, loose) drives the fixed class within 85–200.
- Choose packaging by component: crate heavy frames and looms; box motors, drives, and controls with foam; band long rollers to skids if shipping loose and tag each piece.
- Protect moving elements: brace shafts and gears, use moisture barrier wrap or VCI for steel parts, and add corner guards to prevent crush damage in transit.
- Document clearly on the BOL: write “NMFC 130800 – Textile Equipment,” list counts by package type (e.g., 3 crates, 6 boxes, 2 loose), and note any no-stack or fragile instructions.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Predictable, density-free classes reduce rating disputes and reclass fees for textile equipment moves.
- Smart packaging selection (crate vs box vs loose) lets you balance damage prevention with freight class and cost.
- Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges for production-critical machinery.
- Accurate subclassing and labeling cut OS&D risk, shrinking claim cycles and downtime before equipment installation.