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NMFC 50040 - Non-Electric Combs in Boxes | Class 70–150

Article ID
50040
NMFC 50040: non‑electric combs in boxes
Freight Group
UNGROUPED ARTICLES
Ungrouped listing for simple commodity
Class Range
70-150 4 classifications
Class range 70–150; check NMFC details
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous consumer item, easy compliance

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
50040.00 Combs, other than electric, in boxes:
50040.01 NOI, silver trimmed 150
50040.02 NOI, other than silver trimmed 100
50040.03 Hair straightening, metal 85
50040.04 Plastic, other than silver trimmed, other than card mounted or blister packed 70

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Confirm the item fits: non-electric combs only and packed in boxes. List the material (plastic, wood, metal) on the BOL to align with NMFC 50040.
  2. Protect the teeth: bag or shrink retail cards, add dividers or foam sheets, and pad voids. Example: 250 plastic combs per 32 ECT master carton with kraft dunnage.
  3. Palletize for LTL: keep cartons within pallet footprint, add a top sheet, use corner boards, and stretch-wrap tightly. Limit stack height to about 60 inches.
  4. Match carton strength to load: under 35 lb use 32 ECT single-wall; heavier or long-haul lanes use 44 ECT or double-wall. Mark cartons “Do Not Crush.”

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

Business Value

  • Accurate NMFC 50040 use cuts reclass fees by clearly stating “combs, non-electric, in boxes” on paperwork.
  • Boxed presentation speeds dock handling and reduces tine damage, lowering claim rates and returns.
  • Non-hazardous commodity avoids hazmat surcharges and simplifies carrier onboarding and routing.
  • Class range 70–150 allows alignment with NMFC subratings, improving quote accuracy and margin predictability.