Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 40750.00 | Cards or Tickets, paper or plastic, with magnetic stripes, see Note, item 40751, in boxes: | |
| 40750.01 | Actual value not exceeding $10.00 per pound, see Note, item 40752 | 55 |
| 40750.02 | Actual value exceeding $10.00 per pound but not exceeding $40.00 per pound, see Note, item 40752 | 60 |
| 40750.03 | Actual value exceeding $40.00 per pound, see Note, item 40752 | 65 |
Notes
Note 40751: NOTE-Applies on cards or tickets with magnetic stripes, including Credit Cards, Gift Cards, Phone Cards, Fare Cards, Toll Cards or Tickets, and Parking Garage Tickets.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Pack cards or tickets flat in rigid corrugated boxes (200# test or better) with chipboard dividers and fill voids to prevent edge curl or stripe scuffing.
- Keep product away from magnets and strong speakers during storage and transit; use “Do Not Bend” and “Keep From Magnets” callouts on carton faces.
- For pallets, column-stack cartons, add corner boards and a top cap, then stretch-wrap to 50% overlap; avoid crushing by limiting stack height to the carton ECT rating.
- On the BOL, describe precisely: “Cards or Tickets, paper or plastic, with magnetic stripes, NMFC 40750, boxed, non-haz.” and verify Note 40751 applicability before tender.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Lower, predictable LTL costs with a fixed class range (55–65) that doesn’t require density calculations.
- Non-hazardous status reduces compliance steps and speeds up carrier acceptance and terminal handling.
- Clear commodity description minimizes reclass/rebill risk and keeps invoice audits clean.
- Damage control on magnetic stripes (through proper boxing and palletizing) prevents returns and costly reprints.