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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
MAIL SORTING, OPENING, POSTAGE AFFIXING,ETC, MACH
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping machines for sorting or folding mail, for inserting mail in envelopes, postage affixing or canceling machines, machines for opening or sealing mail.
When shipping machines for sorting or folding mail, for inserting mail in envelopes, postage affixing or canceling machines, machines for opening or sealing mail 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 Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Electrical Equipment, Parts Thereof, Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Machinery & Appliances on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
LTL Freight rates for shipping machinery and appliances on a pallet, but not packaged may incur additional fees.
HS: #847230
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 machines for sorting or folding mail, for inserting mail in envelopes, postage affixing or canceling machines, machines for opening or sealing mail is #847230.
Schedule B: #8472300000
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 “MAIL SORTING, OPENING, POSTAGE AFFIXING,ETC, MACH” is #8472300000 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XVI | Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Electrical Equipment, Parts Thereof, Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles |
| Chapter | 84 | Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof |
| Heading | 72 | Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coinsorting machines, coincounting or wrapping machines, pencilsharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines). |
| Sub-Heading | 30 | Machines for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps |
| Statistical Classification | 0000 | MAIL SORTING, OPENING, POSTAGE AFFIXING,ETC, MACH |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #847230), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0000”) to it.
HTS: #8472.30.00.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 8472.30.00.00 |
| Category: | Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coin-sorting machines, coin-counting or wrapping machines, pencil-sharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines): |
| 2nd Level: | Machines for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or canceling postage stamps |
| 3rd Level: | (not applicable) |
| Description: | Machines for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or canceling postage stamps |
| Unit of Quantity: | No. |
| General Rate of Duty: | 1.8% |
| 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: | 35% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 8472.30.00.00 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: #21500
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 |
| 2 | Capital goods, except automotive |
| 21 | Nonelectrical machinery, except consumer-type |
| 215 | Business machinery and equipment, except computers and related products |
| 21500 | Business machines and equipment |
The End Use code for Business machines and equipment is #21500.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #75193
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 7 | MACHINERY AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT |
| 75 | OFFICE MACHINES AND AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINES |
| 751 | |
| 7519 | |
| 75193 | MACHINES FOR SORTING OR FOLDING MAIL FOR INSERTING IN ENVELOPES; MACHINES FOR OPENING OR CLOSING MAIL; MACHINES AFFIXING OR CANCELLING POSTAGE STAMPS |
The SITC Classification for “MACHINES FOR SORTING OR FOLDING MAIL FOR INSERTING IN ENVELOPES; MACHINES FOR OPENING OR CLOSING MAIL; MACHINES AFFIXING OR CANCELLING POSTAGE STAMPS” is #75193.
NAICS: #333310
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 | |
| 333 | Machinery Manufacturing |
| 3333 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing |
| 33331 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing |
| 333310 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #333310 indicates this is a product of the Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing industry.