What freight class is household goods?

Household Goods typically rates as NMFC class Movers tariff 400N depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship household goods as LTL?

Yes — most household goods ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

What freight class is household goods?

Household Goods typically rates as NMFC class Movers tariff 400N depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship household goods as LTL?

Yes — most household goods ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

Household Goods Bill of Lading Template

Ship household goods with a BOL pre-set for typical NMFC class Movers tariff 400N.

Generate your BOL

Free · No signup · PDF download · VICS-format

Form type

BOL NumberShip DateFreight Charge TermsMaster BOL?Includes underlying BOLs

Ship From (Shipper)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Ship To (Consignee)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

CarrierCarrier nameSCACPRO #Trailer #Seal #

Line items

Line 1

HU qtyHU typePkg qtyPkg typeWeight (lb)Hazmat?Yes (X)

Description

NMFC #Class

Density-based class lookup (L × W × H + weight)

Length (in)Width (in)Height (in)Weight (lb)

Third-party billing (optional)

NameContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Customer order section (optional)

No customer orders. Add one if your shipment references PO numbers.

CoD + special instructions

CoD amount ($)CoD fee terms

Special instructions

Loaded by / counted by (carrier section)

Trailer loaded byFreight counted by

Signatures (optional)

Shipper signature

Sign here

Date

Carrier signature

Sign here

Date

Consignee signature

Sign here

Date

Tool-output, not legal advice. Verify NMFC classes and hazmat declarations before signing.

Filling out a Household Goods BOL

FMCSA-regulated; uniform HHG BOL with valuation declaration.

Packaging

Cartons, blanket-wrap

Special handling

Inventory list attached; high claim risk.

Household Goods BOL — frequently asked questions

What freight class is household goods?: Household Goods typically rates as NMFC class Movers tariff 400N depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.
How do I pack household goods for shipping?: Cartons, blanket-wrap
What goes in the description block on a Household Goods BOL?: FMCSA-regulated; uniform HHG BOL with valuation declaration.
Does household goods need special handling?: Inventory list attached; high claim risk.
Can I ship household goods as LTL?: Yes — most household goods ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

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Freight Class 100
9–10.5 lb/ft³
Freight Class 175
5–6 lb/ft³