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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
NATURAL SODIUM BORATES & CONCENTRATES THEREOF
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping natural sodium borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined).
When shipping natural sodium borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined) 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: #252800
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 natural sodium borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined) is #252800.
Schedule B: #2528000005
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 “NATURAL SODIUM BORATES & CONCENTRATES THEREOF” is #2528000005 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | V | Mineral Products |
| Chapter | 25 | Salt; Sulfur; Earths and Stone; Plastering Materials, Lime and Cement |
| Heading | 28 | Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. |
| Sub-Heading | 00 | Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. |
| Statistical Classification | 0005 | NATURAL SODIUM BORATES & CONCENTRATES THEREOF |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #252800), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0005”) to it.
HTS: #2528.00.00.05
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 2528.00.00.05 |
| Category: | Other |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 percent of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight |
| Description: | Natural sodium borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined) |
| Unit of Quantity: | 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# 2528.00.00.05 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: #16040
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 |
| 16 | Nonmetals associated with durable goods output |
| 160 | Unfinished |
| 16040 | Sulfur, nonmetallic minerals |
The End Use code for Sulfur, nonmetallic minerals is #16040.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #27894
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 2 | CRUDE MATERIALS, INEDIBLE, EXCEPT FUELS |
| 27 | CRUDE FERTILIZERS (IMPORTS ONLY), EXCEPT THOSE OF DIVISION 56, AND CRUDE MINERALS (EXCLUDING COAL, PETROLEUM AND PRECIOUS STONES) |
| 278 | |
| 2789 | |
| 27894 | NATURAL BORATES AND CONCENTRATES, EXCEPT BORATES FROM NATURAL BRINE; NATURAL BORIC ACID CONTAINING NOT OVER 85% H3B03 BASED ON DRY WEIGHT |
The SITC Classification for “NATURAL BORATES AND CONCENTRATES, EXCEPT BORATES FROM NATURAL BRINE; NATURAL BORIC ACID CONTAINING NOT OVER 85% H3B03 BASED ON DRY WEIGHT” is #27894.
NAICS: #212390
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) | |
|---|---|
| 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction |
| 212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) |
| 2123 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying |
| 21239 | Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying |
| 212390 | Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying |
The coding NAICS #212390 indicates this is a product of the Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying industry.