Freight Class & Shipping Codes

PPE/BLT CTRS PRF PCHS W CT PTS 0.2P CR,MO,W O.1P V

ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping pipe or bolt cutters, perforating punches, and similar tools with c utting part over 0.2 pct chromium,molybdm or tungst or ovr 0.1 pct v anadium.

When shipping pipe or bolt cutters, perforating punches, and similar tools with c utting part over 0.2 pct chromium,molybdm or tungst or ovr 0.1 pct v anadium 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 Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal.

Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Base Metal on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.

Items primarily made of base metal are often assigned a low freight class and relatively low LTL shipping rates.

HS: #820340

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 pipe or bolt cutters, perforating punches, and similar tools with c utting part over 0.2 pct chromium,molybdm or tungst or ovr 0.1 pct v anadium is #820340.

Schedule B: #8203403000

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 “PPE/BLT CTRS PRF PCHS W CT PTS 0.2P CR,MO,W O.1P V” is #8203403000 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section XV Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
Chapter 82 Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks, of Base Metal; Parts Thereof of Base Meta
Heading 03 Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools.
Sub-Heading 40 Pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools
Statistical Classification 3000 PPE/BLT CTRS PRF PCHS W CT PTS 0.2P CR,MO,W O.1P V

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #820340), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “3000”) to it.

HTS: #8203.40.30.00

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #8203.40.30.00
Category:Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, perforating punches and similar handtools, and base metal parts thereof:
2nd Level:Other (including parts)
3rd Level:(not applicable)
Description:With cutting part containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium
Unit of Quantity:No.
General Rate of Duty:6%
Special Rate of Duty:Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)
Column 2 Rate of Duty:60%
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 8203.40.30.00 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).

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Dimensions

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:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight 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: #21190

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)
CodeHeading
2Capital goods, except automotive
21Nonelectrical machinery, except consumer-type
211Industrial and service machinery, n.e.c.
21190Photo, service industry machinery

The End Use code for Photo, service industry machinery is #21190.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #69523

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
6MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL
69MANUFACTURES OF METALS, N.E.S.
695
6952
69523PLIERS (INCLUDING CUTTING PLIERS), PINCERS, TWEEZERS, METAL CUTTING SHEARS, PIPE CUTTERS AND SIMILAR TOOLS

The SITC Classification for “PLIERS (INCLUDING CUTTING PLIERS), PINCERS, TWEEZERS, METAL CUTTING SHEARS, PIPE CUTTERS AND SIMILAR TOOLS” is #69523.

NAICS: #332216

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
332Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
3322Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
33221Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
332216Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing

The coding NAICS #332216 indicates this is a product of the Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing industry.