Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 49260.00 | Show more |
Notes
Note 49261: NOTE-Also applies on cloth, fabric, dry goods or textiles coated or combined with other materials, NOI.
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Determine density before booking: measure outer L x W x H (inches) of the boxed, crated, or bale-wrapped shipment, divide by 1,728 for cubic feet, then weight ÷ cubic feet for lb/ft³.
- Match the NMFC packaging cues: nonwoven disposable wipes impregnated with cleansers should ship per Package 2341 with sealed inner liners; mattress/box spring coverings follow Package 2024; holders/rolls use Package 2213.
- Bundle by like materials to avoid reclass: keep blankets, bedspreads, towels, and webbing in clearly labeled boxes or wrapped rolls, add edge guards on rolls, and note “NMFC 49260” on the BOL for each line.
- Protect from moisture and abrasion: poly-bag inner packs, use desiccants for cotton items, avoid over-compressing bales which can change measured density, and palletize with no overhang for safe handling.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Optimize LTL cost with honest density: dense sample books or rolls often rate more favorably, reducing freight spend without sacrificing protection.
- One umbrella item for many textiles: consolidating blankets, ribbons, wipes, and webbing under NMFC 49260 cuts paperwork and lowers reclass/inspection risk.
- Packaging clarity reduces claims: boxes, crates, or wrapped bales/rolls aligned to NMFC packages improve damage prevention and accelerate payouts if claims occur.
- Faster billing and fewer disputes: calling out specific sub-items and applicable package notes (e.g., 2341, 2024) speeds audits and avoids carrier corrections.