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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
GLAZD FINISHING CERAMICS, SURFACE AREA 30 CM OR LS
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping glazed finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less.
When shipping glazed finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less 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 Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials, Ceramic Products, Glass and Glassware.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Stone / Cement / Plaster on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
LTL freight shipping of most stone, plaster, cement and ceramic products are assigned a relatively low freight class which translate to lower shipping rates.
HS: #690740
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 glazed finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less is #690740.
Schedule B: #6907409011
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 “GLAZD FINISHING CERAMICS, SURFACE AREA 30 CM OR LS” is #6907409011 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XIII | Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials, Ceramic Products, Glass and Glassware |
| Chapter | 69 | Ceramic Products |
| Heading | 07 | Unglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing. |
| Sub-Heading | 40 | |
| Statistical Classification | 9011 | GLAZD FINISHING CERAMICS, SURFACE AREA 30 CM OR LS |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #690740), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “9011”) to it.
HTS: #6907.40.90.11
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 6907.40.90.11 |
| Category: | Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics: |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | Other |
| Description: | Finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less |
| Unit of Quantity: | m2 |
| General Rate of Duty: | 10% |
| Special Rate of Duty: | Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 55% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 6907.40.90.11 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: #13120
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 |
| 13 | Selected building materials, except metals |
| 131 | Building materials, finished |
| 13120 | Nontextile floor tiles |
The End Use code for Nontextile floor tiles is #13120.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #66245
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 6 | MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL |
| 66 | NONMETALLIC MINERAL MANUFACTURES, N.E.S. |
| 662 | |
| 6624 | |
| 66245 | GLAZED CERAMIC FLAGS AND PAVING, HEARTH OR WALL TILES; GLAZED CERAMIC MOSAIC CUBES AND THE LIKE |
The SITC Classification for “GLAZED CERAMIC FLAGS AND PAVING, HEARTH OR WALL TILES; GLAZED CERAMIC MOSAIC CUBES AND THE LIKE” is #66245.
NAICS: #327120
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) | |
|---|---|
| 32 | |
| 327 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing |
| 3271 | Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing |
| 32712 | Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing |
| 327120 | Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #327120 indicates this is a product of the Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing industry.