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NMFC 196955: Weatherstrips in Boxes | Class 50–400

Article ID
196955
Weatherstrips, boxed, density-rated under 196955
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Not grouped, standalone NMFC reference
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Class varies by density: 50 to 400
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, easier booking and no surcharges

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
196955.00 Weatherstrips or Weatherstripping, NOI, see Note, item 196956, in boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
196955.01 Less than 1 400
196955.02 1 but less than 2 300
196955.03 2 but less than 4 250
196955.04 4 but less than 6 175
196955.05 6 but less than 8 125
196955.06 8 but less than 10 100
196955.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
196955.08 12 but less than 15 85
196955.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
196955.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
196955.11 30 but less than 35 60
196955.12 35 but less than 50 55
196955.13 50 or greater 50

Notes

Note 196956: NOTE-Also applies on weatherstrips or weatherstripping made of or with felt.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Measure each carton’s weight and outside cubic feet to determine density, then map to the correct class within 50–400 for NMFC 196955.
  2. Coil flexible rubber or foam strips loosely and bag them before boxing; add chipboard or kraft interleaves so adhesives don’t stick and coils don’t kink.
  3. For rigid or semi-rigid metal thresholds, cap ends, use corner guards, and suspend with foam rails inside the box to prevent bend damage in LTL handling.
  4. Palletize boxed weatherstrips with no overhang, full top and bottom sheets, and tight wrap; label cartons with NMFC 196955, density, and piece count to avoid reclass.

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

Business Value

  • Density-accurate packing can land a lower class within the 50–400 range, cutting LTL spend without changing carriers.
  • Non-hazardous commodity streamlines carrier selection and avoids hazmat surcharges or documentation delays.
  • Item 170–compliant boxes reduce concealed-damage claims and reclassification fees, improving predictability of freight bills.
  • Uniform carton sizes for weatherstrips maximize trailer cube, enabling more units per skid and better linehaul economics.