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NMFC 188340 - Thermostatic Valves/Thermostats | Class 100

Article ID
188340
Boxed thermostatic valves or thermostats, NMFC 188340
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped item, classified independently of families
Class Range
100 1 classification
Fixed Class 100, no density needed
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous consumer and industrial controls

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
188340.00 Valves, thermostatic, NOI, or Thermostats, NOI, in boxes 100

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Pack thermostatic valves and thermostats in sturdy boxes (ECT-32 or stronger). Cushion actuator heads, dials, and terminals; use anti-static bags for electronic thermostats.
  2. Coil and secure capillary bulbs or sensor probes so they cannot pierce the carton. Bag loose fittings and mounting screws to prevent loss in transit.
  3. Note “Thermostatic Valves or Thermostats, NOI, Boxed – NMFC 188340, Class 100” on the BOL. No density entry is required for this fixed class.
  4. For LTL, unitize multiple cartons on a pallet without overhang. Mark orientation only if sensitive components or displays require it.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 100 simplifies rating and quoting, reducing reclass and dispute risk when shipping HVAC and plumbing controls.
  • Proper boxing lowers damage rates on metal-bodied valves and delicate thermostat electronics, cutting claim costs and reshipments.
  • Faster paperwork: clear NOI language and a single class streamline TMS setup, carrier tenders, and tariff alignment.
  • Predictable costs for distributors and OEMs moving mixed SKUs of valves and thermostats on the same pallet.