What is the NMFC code 15520?
NMFC code 15520 belongs to freight group 15500 and is described as: Athletic or Sporting Goods, viz.: Athletic or Sporting Goods or Equipment, NOI; Balls, sports, NOI, see Note, item 15526; Basketball Nets, Rims or Backboards; Batons, twirling; Bats, Clubs, Rackets or Sticks, sports; Blinds, hunters', with or without accessories and camouflage materials; Boards, water sports, NOI, see Notes, items 15523 and 15524; Bowling Balls or Pins, NOI; Boxes, Buckets, Cages, Canteens, Containers or Pails, live bait; Decoys, bird, NOI; Exercising or Gymnasium Apparatus or Equipment, NOI; Fish Bait, shelf-stable; Fishing Tackle, NOI; Floats, Rafts or Toys, water sports, NOI, see Note, item 15524; Gloves or Mitts, baseball, softball or boxing; Golf Mats or Platforms, NOI, with or without tees; Masks, sports; Nets, sports, NOI; Playground Apparatus, NOI, see Note, item 15525; Pools or Pool Kits, swimming or wading, above-ground or semi-inground, see Note, item 15527; or Parts thereof, NOI; Rifles or Pistols, air or gas powered, NOI, including BB Guns; Sandboxes; Skateboards, see Note, item 15528; Skates, ice or roller, including In-Line Skates; Skis, snow or water, NOI; Snowboards or Snowboard Bindings; Snowshoes; Swimming Fins, Goggles, Masks, Nose Clips or Snorkels; Tows (Ropes), water skiing; Weight Lifting Benches or Athletic Utility Benches, NOI; In boxes or crates, see Note, item 15522, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:
Articles in this Freight Group
| NMFC | Sub | Class | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15520 | 0 | Athletic or Sporting Goods, viz.: Athletic or Sporting Goods or Equipment, NOI; Balls, sports, NOI, see Note, item 15526; Basketball Nets, Rims or Backboards; Batons, twirling; Bats, Clubs, Rackets or Sticks, sports; Blinds, hunters', with or without accessories and camouflage materials; Boards, water sports, NOI, see Notes, items 15523 and 15524; Bowling Balls or Pins, NOI; Boxes, Buckets, Cages, Canteens, Containers or Pails, live bait; Decoys, bird, NOI; Exercising or Gymnasium Apparatus or Equipment, NOI; Fish Bait, shelf-stable; Fishing Tackle, NOI; Floats, Rafts or Toys, water sports, NOI, see Note, item 15524; Gloves or Mitts, baseball, softball or boxing; Golf Mats or Platforms, NOI, with or without tees; Masks, sports; Nets, sports, NOI; Playground Apparatus, NOI, see Note, item 15525; Pools or Pool Kits, swimming or wading, above-ground or semi-inground, see Note, item 15527; or Parts thereof, NOI; Rifles or Pistols, air or gas powered, NOI, including BB Guns; Sandboxes; Skateboards, see Note, item 15528; Skates, ice or roller, including In-Line Skates; Skis, snow or water, NOI; Snowboards or Snowboard Bindings; Snowshoes; Swimming Fins, Goggles, Masks, Nose Clips or Snorkels; Tows (Ropes), water skiing; Weight Lifting Benches or Athletic Utility Benches, NOI; In boxes or crates, see Note, item 15522, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: | |
| 15520 | 1 | 400 | Less than 1 |
| 15520 | 2 | 300 | 1 but less than 2 |
| 15520 | 3 | 250 | 2 but less than 4 |
| 15520 | 4 | 175 | 4 but less than 6 |
| 15520 | 5 | 125 | 6 but less than 8 |
| 15520 | 6 | 100 | 8 but less than 10 |
| 15520 | 7 | 92.5 | 10 but less than 12 |
| 15520 | 8 | 85 | 12 but less than 15 |
| 15520 | 9 | 70 | 15 but less than 22.5 |
| 15520 | 10 | 65 | 22.5 but less than 30 |
| 15520 | 11 | 60 | 30 or greater |
Notes
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Shipping Tips for NMFC 15520
- Accurate Classification: Always verify the NMFC code matches your shipment to avoid reclassification fees.
- Proper Packaging: Use appropriate packaging to protect your freight and maintain its classification.
- Documentation: Include complete and accurate descriptions on your Bill of Lading.
- Density Calculation: Measure and weigh your shipment accurately, as density affects classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NMFC code 15520 used for?
NMFC code 15520 is used to classify "Athletic or Sporting Goods, viz.: Athletic or Sporting Goods or Equipment, NOI; Balls, sports, NOI, see Note, item 15526; Basketball Nets, Rims or Backboards; Batons, twirling; Bats, Clubs, Rackets or Sticks, sports; Blinds, hunters', with or without accessories and camouflage materials; Boards, water sports, NOI, see Notes, items 15523 and 15524; Bowling Balls or Pins, NOI; Boxes, Buckets, Cages, Canteens, Containers or Pails, live bait; Decoys, bird, NOI; Exercising or Gymnasium Apparatus or Equipment, NOI; Fish Bait, shelf-stable; Fishing Tackle, NOI; Floats, Rafts or Toys, water sports, NOI, see Note, item 15524; Gloves or Mitts, baseball, softball or boxing; Golf Mats or Platforms, NOI, with or without tees; Masks, sports; Nets, sports, NOI; Playground Apparatus, NOI, see Note, item 15525; Pools or Pool Kits, swimming or wading, above-ground or semi-inground, see Note, item 15527; or Parts thereof, NOI; Rifles or Pistols, air or gas powered, NOI, including BB Guns; Sandboxes; Skateboards, see Note, item 15528; Skates, ice or roller, including In-Line Skates; Skis, snow or water, NOI; Snowboards or Snowboard Bindings; Snowshoes; Swimming Fins, Goggles, Masks, Nose Clips or Snorkels; Tows (Ropes), water skiing; Weight Lifting Benches or Athletic Utility Benches, NOI; In boxes or crates, see Note, item 15522, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of:" for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping. This classification helps carriers determine appropriate freight rates.
How does NMFC 15520 affect my shipping costs?
shipping costs are determined by the classification combined with weight, dimensions, distance, and other factors. Accurate classification helps avoid additional fees.
Additional Information
This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always consult the official NMFC documentation for the most up-to-date and accurate information.