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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS & SIMILAR GASES
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
When shipping coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Mineral Products.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Mineral on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
Use ShipNerd and get discounted shipping rates on packages (up to 150lbs) or larger, heavier LTL Freight shipments of minerals, earths, stones, ores, lime, cement, mineral fuels oils and waxes, and other mineral based products.
HS: #270500
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons is #270500.
Schedule B: #2705000000
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS & SIMILAR GASES” is #2705000000 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | V | Mineral Products |
| Chapter | 27 | Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of Their Distillation; Bituminous Substances; Mineral Waxes |
| Heading | 05 | Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. |
| Sub-Heading | 00 | Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. |
| Statistical Classification | 0000 | COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS & SIMILAR GASES |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #270500), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0000”) to it.
HTS: #2705.00.00.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 2705.00.00.00 |
| Category: | Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons |
| 2nd Level: | Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons |
| 3rd Level: | (not applicable) |
| Description: | Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons |
| Unit of Quantity: | thousand m3 (and/or) kg |
| General Rate of Duty: | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty: | |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | Free |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 2705.00.00.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #10100
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 1 | Industrial supplies and materials |
| 10 | Fuels and lubricants |
| 101 | Fuels, n.e.s.-coal and gas |
| 10100 | Coal and related fuels |
The End Use code for Coal and related fuels is #10100.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #34500
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 3 | MINERAL FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND RELATED MATERIALS |
| 34 | GAS, NATURAL AND MANUFACTURED |
| 345 | |
| 3450 | |
| 34500 | COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS AND SIMILAR GASES, OTHER THAN PETROLEUM GASES AND OTHER GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS |
The SITC Classification for “COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS AND SIMILAR GASES, OTHER THAN PETROLEUM GASES AND OTHER GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS” is #34500.
NAICS: #331110
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 33 | |
| 331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing |
| 3311 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing |
| 33111 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing |
| 331110 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #331110 indicates this is a product of the Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing industry.