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NMFC 147990: Military Ships’ Gear in Wood Boxes, Class 70

Article ID
147990
NMFC 147990 for military ships’ gear
Freight Group
OUTFITS GROUP
Outfits Group: mission-ready gear sets
Class Range
70 1 classification
Fixed Class 70, no density needed
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, standard carrier handling and storage

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
147990.00 Ships' Gear, military, consisting of cargo loading, stowing, shoring, discharging, lighting or cleaning equipment, other than machinery or power driven equipment, in wooden boxes 70

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. List NMFC 147990 on the BOL and describe plainly: “military ships’ gear, non‑powered, in wooden boxes” to avoid mix‑ups with machinery.
  2. Pack items like cargo nets, lashings, shoring timbers, and cleaning kits in rigid wooden boxes with internal blocking; band boxes to pallets for LTL handoffs.
  3. Use ISPM‑15 stamped wood for export lanes and add moisture protection (VCI wrap or poly liners) so metal fittings don’t corrode in transit.
  4. Keep powered components out; if a kit includes lights, ship only non‑powered fixtures. Photograph interior bracing and keep a packing list for inspections.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 70 simplifies rating and produces predictable LTL quotes—no density calculations or reclass debates.
  • Non‑haz status streamlines carrier acceptance and sidesteps hazmat fees, documentation, and limited service networks.
  • Clear NMFC mapping for wooden‑boxed military gear reduces reweigh/reclass charges and shortens claims cycles.
  • Standardized packaging under the Outfits Group helps consolidate kits, cutting handling touches and improving tender acceptance on base deliveries.