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NMFC 180080 - Steam Tables & Warming Closets | Class 85-100

Article ID
180080
NMFC 180080: steam tables and warming closets
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped classification for specialized food-service equipment
Class Range
85-100 2 classifications
Variable class 85-100, packaging driven
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous kitchen equipment; no hazmat

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
180080.00 Tables, steam, or Steam Tables and Warming Closets combined, with or without legs, in boxes or crates:
180080.01 SU 100
180080.02 KD flat 85

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. List NMFC 180080 on the BOL and state the packaging (boxed or crated). Note if legs are attached or removed to help carriers apply the correct class within 85–100.
  2. Prep the unit: drain and dry wells, remove pans and shelves, secure doors, wrap controls and power cords, and pad stainless surfaces with foam and corner guards.
  3. Choose protection that fits the build: heavy double-wall boxing for lighter units; custom crating with internal blocking for larger combos or when controls protrude.
  4. Palletize on a full skid with 4-way entry, block to prevent tip, cross-strap, and mark Do Not Stack. Add tilt/shock indicators and photograph the packed piece for claims.

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

Business Value

  • Accurate use of NMFC 180080 reduces reclass fees and surprise rate adjustments on foodservice equipment.
  • Appropriate boxing or crating cuts damage risk to heating controls and doors, minimizing costly downtime in kitchens.
  • Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier selection and avoids hazmat surcharges, improving total landed cost.
  • Clear packaging declarations (boxed vs. crated) speed quoting and dispatch, keeping projects and openings on schedule.