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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
PATTERNS/WALL CHARTS; GLOBES; MOCK-UPS/VISUALS ETC
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping patterns/wall charts; globes; mock-ups/visualizations of abstract concepts; materials for programmed instructn; kits containing printed/audio material.
When shipping patterns/wall charts; globes; mock-ups/visualizations of abstract concepts; materials for programmed instructn; kits containing printed/audio material 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 Special Classification Provisions.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Other on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
Items in this category have special classification provisions, ask ShipNerd if you need help classifying your shipment.
HS: #981700
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 patterns/wall charts; globes; mock-ups/visualizations of abstract concepts; materials for programmed instructn; kits containing printed/audio material is #981700.
Schedule B: #9817004800
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 “PATTERNS/WALL CHARTS; GLOBES; MOCK-UPS/VISUALS ETC” is #9817004800 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XXII | Special Classification Provisions |
| Chapter | 98 | Special Classification Provisions |
| Heading | 17 | |
| Sub-Heading | 00 | |
| Statistical Classification | 4800 | PATTERNS/WALL CHARTS; GLOBES; MOCK-UPS/VISUALS ETC |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #981700), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “4800”) to it.
HTS: #9817.00.48.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 9817.00.48.00 |
| Category: | Theatrical scenery, properties and apparel brought into the United States by proprietors or managers of theatrical, ballet, opera or similar productions arriving from abroad for temporary use by them in such productions |
| 2nd Level: | Theatrical scenery, properties and apparel brought into the United States by proprietors or managers of theatrical, ballet, opera or similar productions arriving from abroad for temporary use by them in such productions |
| 3rd Level: | (not applicable) |
| Description: | Patterns and wall charts; globes; mock-ups or visualizations of abstract concepts such as molecular structures or mathematical formulae; materials for programmed instruction; and kits containing printed materials and audio materials or any combination of two or more of the foregoing |
| Unit of Quantity: | No. |
| 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# 9817.00.48.00 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: #50040
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 |
| 5 | Other goods |
| 50 | Imports, N.E.S. |
| 500 | Imports, N.E.S. |
| 50040 | Other (movies, miscellaneous imports, and special transactions) |
The End Use code for Other (movies, miscellaneous imports, and special transactions) is #50040.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #93100
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 9 | COMMODITIES AND TRANSACTIONS NOT CLASSIFIED ELSEWHERE IN THE SITC |
| 93 | SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND COMMODITIES NOT CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO KIND |
| 931 | |
| 9310 | |
| 93100 | SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND COMMODITIES NOT CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO KIND |
The SITC Classification for “SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND COMMODITIES NOT CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO KIND” is #93100.
NAICS: #990000
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) | |
|---|---|
| 99 | |
| 990 | |
| 9900 | |
| 99000 | |
| 990000 | |
The coding NAICS #990000 indicates this is a product of the industry.