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NMFC 28130 Footwear & Shoe Findings | Class 50–400

Article ID
28130
Covers boxed footwear and findings
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped; density drives class choice
Class Range
50-400 13 classifications
Classes vary from 50 to 400
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous footwear components

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
28130.00 Show more
28130.01 Less than 1 400
28130.02 1 but less than 2 300
28130.03 2 but less than 4 250
28130.04 4 but less than 6 175
28130.05 6 but less than 8 125
28130.06 8 but less than 10 100
28130.07 10 but less than 12 92.5
28130.08 12 but less than 15 85
28130.09 15 but less than 22.5 70
28130.10 22.5 but less than 30 65
28130.11 30 but less than 35 60
28130.12 35 but less than 50 55
28130.13 50 or greater 50

Notes

Note 28131: NOTE-Will also apply on shipments consisting of counters, heels, soles or taps in combination packages with small tubes of rubber or leather cement or nails for affixing to boots or shoes.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Confirm your items match scope: boxed footwear, boots, and shoe findings like shanks, heels, taps, box toes, toe caps, and uppers (non-cellular plastics, rubber, leatherboard, fiberboard, steel).
  2. Calculate density per carton: length × width × height (inches) ÷ 1728 = cubic feet; weight ÷ cubic feet = PCF. Use that PCF to select the proper class within 50–400.
  3. Package metal components (steel toe caps, plates, shanks) with inner wrap and corrugated dividers, then place in a sturdy box to prevent punctures and carrier damage claims.
  4. List on BOL as “Boot or Shoe Findings, NOI, in Boxes – NMFC 28130 – density __ pcf.” Separate mixed densities into distinct pallets or cartons to avoid reclass.

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

Business Value

  • One item covers many footwear components, letting factories, retailers, and repair shops quote mixed SKUs under a single density-based NMFC.
  • Optimizing carton size and fill to raise density can lower the freight class within the 50–400 range and reduce LTL costs.
  • Boxed packaging compliance minimizes reclass fees, inspections, and delay risks, improving carrier acceptance and transit reliability.
  • Non-hazardous status expands carrier options and simplifies paperwork, helping you secure better rates and faster tendering.