NMFC 136950 - Meters and Parts in Boxes | Class 50-400

Article ID

136950

NMFC 136950 for mixed meter shipments

Freight Group

UNGROUPED ARTICLES

Ungrouped article, density rules apply

Class Range

50-400 13 classifications

Class spans 50–400 by measured density

Hazardous

Non-hazardous utility and industrial meters

Classification Details

NMFC	Description	Class
136950.00	Meters or Parts Named, viz.: Automobile Parking Indicators or Meters, in boxes or crates; Covers, electric meter, plastic, in boxes; Electric Meters, in boxes; Feed Water, iron or steel, consisting of tanks fitted with devices for metering either by weight, measure or flow, the water supply to boilers, in packages; Flow Meters, NOI, other than flumes, in boxes or crates; Gas Meter Parts, in boxes; Gas Meters, NOI, in boxes or crates; Heat Indicator, internal combustion engine, or transformer, in boxes; Liquid Meters, other than flow, NOI, in packages, see Note, item 136951; or Parts thereof, NOI, in boxes; Taximeters, in boxes; Water Meter Parts, other than registering devices (gauges), in boxes; Water Meters, other than flow, NOI, in packages, see Note, item 136951; Subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: Show more
136950.01	Less than 1	400
136950.02	1 but less than 2	300
136950.03	2 but less than 4	250
136950.04	4 but less than 6	175
136950.05	6 but less than 8	125
136950.06	8 but less than 10	100
136950.07	10 but less than 12	92.5
136950.08	12 but less than 15	85
136950.09	15 but less than 22.5	70
136950.10	22.5 but less than 30	65
136950.11	30 but less than 35	60
136950.12	35 but less than 50	55
136950.13	50 or greater	50

Note 136951: NOTE-Recording devices must be protected by crating or separately boxed.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

Determine density under Item 170: weigh the packed meter and divide by cubic feet. Example: 48 lb in a 24×18×14 in box ≈ 3.5 cu ft → 13.7 pcf; select the matching class.
Match packaging to the item: crate and brace heavy feed-water metering tanks; double-box electronic meters and taximeters with anti-static bags, foam-in-place, and desiccant.
Separate fragile plastic electric meter covers and small parts in inner cartons or poly-bags by SKU, then place in a master box to prevent abrasion and count loss.
Use shock/tilt indicators and orientation arrows for register-equipped meters. Strap cartons to a pallet, keep labels visible, and note “Non-hazardous” on the BOL.

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

Optimize freight spend with density-based classes; tighter pack-outs and right-size cartons can shift shipments into lower classes for better LTL rates.
Lower reclass and inspection fees by following the boxes/crates/packages requirement and documenting density on the BOL.
Reduce damage-related RMAs and recalibration costs by using ESD protection, cushioning, and blocking for sensitive instruments.
Faster receiving and inventory control: clear separation of complete meters vs parts improves counts, minimizes OS&D, and keeps utility or OEM projects on schedule.

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