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NMFC 38420 - Portable Steel Smoke Houses | Class N/A

Article ID
38420
Portable steel smoke houses, NMFC 38420 reference.
Freight Group
BUILDING GROUP
Assigned to Building Group construction-style enclosures.
Class Range
N/A 0 classification
No fixed class; verify item-specific details.
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous equipment for standard LTL moves.

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
38420.00 Houses, smoke, steel, portable:

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Verify the unit’s NMFC item and note that a fixed class isn’t published here; document steel construction, overall dims, and packing (crated or skidded).
  2. Package for rigidity: block on heavy timber skids, add cross-bracing, protect doors and control panels, and band to prevent shift during LTL handling.
  3. Plan handling: mark lift points and center of gravity, use long forks or a spreader bar, and specify no-stack or top-only if panels could buckle.
  4. Choose the right service: standard LTL for regular footprints, volume LTL or partial truckload for oversized smoke houses, and schedule plant delivery appointments.

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

Business Value

  • Reduce reclass and surprise charges by documenting dimensions and packing for portable steel enclosures.
  • Prevent costly damage claims with bracing, edge guards, and securement that protects doors, seams, and welded frames.
  • Optimize spend by selecting LTL versus partial truckload based on footprint and height, not just weight.
  • Bundle racks, vents, and hardware on companion pallets to cut accessorials and speed dock turns.