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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
CHOC BARS ETC NT BLK UNFLD LT 5.5%BTTRFT ADTL NOT3
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping chocolate, in blocks, slabs or bars weighing 2 kg or less, not filled,containing lt 5.5% butterfat, described in additional note 3: provisional.
When shipping chocolate, in blocks, slabs or bars weighing 2 kg or less, not filled,containing lt 5.5% butterfat, described in additional note 3: provisional 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 Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar, Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Food & Beverage on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
Whether you're shipping food or beverages in small packages or pallets by LTL freight, be sure to specify if excessive heat or freezing will damage product, or any special handling needed for perishable or fragile item.
HS: #180632
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 chocolate, in blocks, slabs or bars weighing 2 kg or less, not filled,containing lt 5.5% butterfat, described in additional note 3: provisional is #180632.
Schedule B: #1806321400
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 “CHOC BARS ETC NT BLK UNFLD LT 5.5%BTTRFT ADTL NOT3” is #1806321400 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | IV | Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar, Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes |
| Chapter | 18 | Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations |
| Heading | 06 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. |
| Sub-Heading | 32 | Not filled |
| Statistical Classification | 1400 | CHOC BARS ETC NT BLK UNFLD LT 5.5%BTTRFT ADTL NOT3 |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #180632), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “1400”) to it.
HTS: #1806.32.14.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 1806.32.14.00 |
| Category: | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | (not applicable) |
| Description: | Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions |
| Unit of Quantity: | kg (and/or) kg cmsc |
| General Rate of Duty: | 5% |
| Special Rate of Duty: | Free (A, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 40% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 1806.32.14.00 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: #00160
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 |
| 0 | Green coffee |
| 00 | Green coffee |
| 001 | Industrial supplies and materials |
| 00160 | Unfinished |
The End Use code for Unfinished is #00160.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #07330
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 0 | FOOD AND LIVE ANIMALS |
| 07 | COFFEE, TEA, COCOA, SPICES AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF |
| 073 | |
| 0733 | |
| 07330 | FOOD PREPARATIONS, N.E.S., CONTAINING COCOA, IN BLOCKS, SLABS OR BARS |
The SITC Classification for “FOOD PREPARATIONS, N.E.S., CONTAINING COCOA, IN BLOCKS, SLABS OR BARS” is #07330.
NAICS: #31135
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) | |
|---|---|
| 31 | |
| 311 | Food Manufacturing |
| 3113 | Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing |
| 31135 | Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing |
| 31135 | Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #31135 indicates this is a product of the Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing industry.