What is the NMFC code 196220?
NMFC code 196220 belongs to freight group 194200 and is described as: Waste Materials, viz.: Batting or Filling, cotton or kapok, old, used, not further reworked than mixed; Butts or Cuttings, jute, other than spinning grade; Cleanings, cotton gin flue or cotton sweepings (cotton refuse from cotton gin flues, cotton spinning factories, cotton knitting mills or cottonseed oil mills); Clippings, cotton (cotton goods scraps, other than rags), having value only for conversion into fiber; Cotton, old, obtained from worn-out quilts or mattresses; Motes, cotton; Noils, cotton (cotton combings or comber waste); Scraps, hosiery; Scraps, knit goods; Spinners, cotton; Stripping, cotton card; Waste, cord tire fabric, residue from rubber reclamation; Waste, cotton, NOI, other than manufactured packing or wiping waste; Waste, cotton and flax combined, cotton and rayon combined or cotton and silk combined, viz.: Motes; Noils; Strippings, cards; Sweepings or Cleanings, gin flue (refuse) from gin flues, spinning factories, knitting mills or cottonseed oil mills); Sweepings or Threads, slasher waste; Waste, rovings; Waste, spinners', other than manufactured packing or wiping waste; Waste, cotton rovings or garnetted cotton stock (cotton shoddy); Waste, jute, NOI; Waste, mixed jute and cotton; Waste, mixed rayon and cotton; Waste, mixed rayon and silk; Waste, mixed silk and cotton; Waste, rayon or synthetic fiber;
Articles in this Freight Group
| NMFC | Sub | Class | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196220 | 0 | Waste Materials, viz.: Batting or Filling, cotton or kapok, old, used, not further reworked than mixed; Butts or Cuttings, jute, other than spinning grade; Cleanings, cotton gin flue or cotton sweepings (cotton refuse from cotton gin flues, cotton spinning factories, cotton knitting mills or cottonseed oil mills); Clippings, cotton (cotton goods scraps, other than rags), having value only for conversion into fiber; Cotton, old, obtained from worn-out quilts or mattresses; Motes, cotton; Noils, cotton (cotton combings or comber waste); Scraps, hosiery; Scraps, knit goods; Spinners, cotton; Stripping, cotton card; Waste, cord tire fabric, residue from rubber reclamation; Waste, cotton, NOI, other than manufactured packing or wiping waste; Waste, cotton and flax combined, cotton and rayon combined or cotton and silk combined, viz.: Motes; Noils; Strippings, cards; Sweepings or Cleanings, gin flue (refuse) from gin flues, spinning factories, knitting mills or cottonseed oil mills); Sweepings or Threads, slasher waste; Waste, rovings; Waste, spinners', other than manufactured packing or wiping waste; Waste, cotton rovings or garnetted cotton stock (cotton shoddy); Waste, jute, NOI; Waste, mixed jute and cotton; Waste, mixed rayon and cotton; Waste, mixed rayon and silk; Waste, mixed silk and cotton; Waste, rayon or synthetic fiber; | |
| 196220 | 1 | 85 | In bags, boxes, crates, drums or in bales not machine pressed |
| 196220 | 2 | 55 | In machine pressed bales |
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Shipping Tips for NMFC 196220
- 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 196220 used for?
NMFC code 196220 is used to classify "Waste Materials, viz.: Batting or Filling, cotton or kapok, old, used, not further reworked than mixed; Butts or Cuttings, jute, other than spinning grade; Cleanings, cotton gin flue or cotton sweepings (cotton refuse from cotton gin flues, cotton spinning factories, cotton knitting mills or cottonseed oil mills); Clippings, cotton (cotton goods scraps, other than rags), having value only for conversion into fiber; Cotton, old, obtained from worn-out quilts or mattresses; Motes, cotton; Noils, cotton (cotton combings or comber waste); Scraps, hosiery; Scraps, knit goods; Spinners, cotton; Stripping, cotton card; Waste, cord tire fabric, residue from rubber reclamation; Waste, cotton, NOI, other than manufactured packing or wiping waste; Waste, cotton and flax combined, cotton and rayon combined or cotton and silk combined, viz.: Motes; Noils; Strippings, cards; Sweepings or Cleanings, gin flue (refuse) from gin flues, spinning factories, knitting mills or cottonseed oil mills); Sweepings or Threads, slasher waste; Waste, rovings; Waste, spinners', other than manufactured packing or wiping waste; Waste, cotton rovings or garnetted cotton stock (cotton shoddy); Waste, jute, NOI; Waste, mixed jute and cotton; Waste, mixed rayon and cotton; Waste, mixed rayon and silk; Waste, mixed silk and cotton; Waste, rayon or synthetic fiber;" for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping. This classification helps carriers determine appropriate freight rates.
How does NMFC 196220 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.