Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 131000.00 | Textile Machine Parts: | |
| 131020.00 | Beam or Spool Heads: | |
| 131020.01 | Metal other than cast iron or steel, in packages | 85 |
| 131020.02 | Cast iron or steel, in boxes, crates or Package 1275 | 70 |
| 131020.03 | Wood, or wood and steel combined, in packages | 70 |
| 131040.00 | Card Clothing: | |
| 131040.01 | NOI, in boxes | 85 |
| 131040.02 | Worn-out, having value for reconditioning or salvage purposes only, in packages | 70 |
| 131060.00 | Cores, yarn winding, in boxes or drums: | |
| 131060.01 | Spiral, iron or steel | 70 |
| 131060.02 | Spiral, metal, NOI | 85 |
| 131130.00 | Drop Wires, sheet iron or steel, in packages | 85 |
| 131150.00 | Dye Beams or Dye Beam Cylinders: | |
| 131150.01 | Metal, other than iron or steel, in boxes or crates | 150 |
| 131150.02 | Iron or steel, or iron or steel and lead combined, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 131150.03 | Iron or steel and metal other than iron, steel or lead combined, in boxes or crates | 100 |
| 131190.00 | Felts, textile shrinking machine: | |
| 131190.01 | Used, in bales or bundles | 70 |
| 131190.02 | New, in boxes or burlapped rolls | 100 |
| 131200.00 | Heddles, iron, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 131230.00 | Loom Binders, in packages | 77.5 |
| 131250.00 | Loom Harness, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 131260.00 | Loom Harness Frames, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 131270.00 | Loom Harness Shafts, in packages | 70 |
| 131280.00 | Loom Pickers, in bags, boxes, crates or drums | 85 |
| 131290.00 | Loom Reeds, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 131330.00 | Picker Sticks, wooden, in packages | 65 |
| 131370.00 | Rollers, fluted, iron or steel: | |
| 131370.01 | NOI, in boxes | 85 |
| 131370.02 | Worn-out, having value for reconditioning or salvage purposes only, in boxes | 70 |
| 131390.00 | Rolls, spinning frame top, steel, not covered, in boxes | 70 |
| 131410.00 | Shuttles, in bags, boxes or drums | 85 |
| 131430.00 | Skewers, wooden, in bags, boxes, crates or drums | 70 |
| 131450.00 | Spindles, in boxes | 85 |
| 131470.00 | Straps, leather or webbing, in packages | 85 |
| 131490.00 | Textile Machine Parts, plastic, NOI, in boxes or drums | 85 |
| 131510.00 | Tongue Clamps, in boxes or crates | 85 |
| 131550.00 | Warp Beams, with or without heads: | |
| 131550.01 | New; or rebuilt, other than being returned after emptying; see Note, item 131554: | |
| 131550.02 | Aluminum or magnesium, with or without steel shafts; in boxes, crates, Package 2364 or steel cradles or racks furnished by shipper | 100 |
| 131550.03 | NOI, in boxes, crates or Package 2364 | 70 |
| 131550.04 | Used, being returned after emptying or to be repaired: | |
| 131550.05 | In boxes, crates or Package 2364, see Note, item 131552 | 60 |
| 131550.06 | In steel cradles or racks furnished by shipper | 85 |
| 131570.00 | Wire, clothing, garnett or lickerin, with barbs or teeth, steel, in packages | 85 |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Match packing to the part’s fragility: precision heddles and thread guides ride in foam-lined boxes, while heavy rollers or gear housings belong in braced wood crates.
- Stabilize moving features. Zip-tie linkages, cap hydraulic ports, and use VCI film on machined faces to prevent corrosion during longer transits.
- Unitize for LTL handling: secure boxes or small packages to a 48x40 pallet, band, then stretch-wrap with corner protectors and a top-load sheet.
- Clearly mark NMFC 131000, piece count, and center of gravity on crates; include a packing list for kits containing fasteners, bearings, or shims.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Optimized packaging (box vs crate) aligns with the 60–150 class range, helping you quote accurately and avoid surprise reclass fees.
- Protection for precision surfaces reduces rebuild delays at mills or OEM service shops, cutting downtime costs in spinning or weaving lines.
- Non-hazardous status streamlines booking and carrier selection, speeding dock turns and improving on-time performance.
- Consistent labeling and unitization decrease concealed damage claims, improving claim ratios and keeping long-term freight rates competitive.