How to Find Your Correct Freight Class
By now I explained what the Class Number Means, How the Freight Class Codes affect on the quote prices and which factors are taken when you want to determine the freight classification. Now I will give you few tips how to find your correct freight class code.
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It is very important to find the right freight class codes if you want to avoid freight reclassification. You can get help from the freight brokers and carriers because many of them have calculator for getting the right freight class codes.
You need to ensure your code is right with your freight type and you will do that with using the right freight class codes (NMFC codes). If you do it right you will make sure that it is visible and legible on the Bill of Landing (BOL) at the time of pickup.
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Again if you are not sure that you hit the right freight class codes for your goods contact your freight broker and he/she will help you get the right codes because they have access to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) database.
