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NMFC 63036 - Electric Cord Sets & Extensions | Class N/A

Article ID
63036
NMFC 63036 for cord and cable sets
Freight Group
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT GROUP
Electrical Equipment Group coverage for cords
Class Range
N/A 0 classification
No fixed class; see Note 63042
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous item; no hazmat filing

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
63036.00 Sets, electric cord or cable, including Extension Cords, see Note, item 63042:

Notes

Note 63037: NOTE-Electrical Cord sets 150 feet or more in length may be shipped on shipping reels.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Bundle each cord set into tight coils or place longer lengths on lightweight reels; secure with cable ties so plugs and jackets don’t snag during LTL handling.
  2. Cushion molded plugs and receptacles with bubble, corner guards, or trays; use sturdy cartons with dividers for multi-packs to prevent connector-to-connector impact.
  3. For heavy-duty runs (e.g., 50 ft 12/3 outdoor cords), keep cartons under manageable weights and palletize in flat, even layers to avoid crushing and bending prongs.
  4. On the BOL, describe as electric cord/cable sets including extension cords per Note 63042, and list counts, lengths, and gauges to speed carrier review.

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

Business Value

  • Correct NMFC reference (63036 with Note 63042) reduces reclass risk and accelerates carrier quoting.
  • Protective cartonization minimizes bent prongs and cracked ends, cutting claim rates and return costs.
  • Stackable cartons and organized reels improve cube utilization and reduce accessorials tied to awkward freight.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat fees for cleaner, predictable rates.