FREIGHT HANDLERS — packing or handling merchandise at shipping or receiving terminals — N.O.C.
This classification applies to unloading, consolidating and loading services for other concerns on a fee basis at customers' shipping or receiving terminals. This classification also applies to baggage handlers who load and unload aircraft for other concerns on a fee basis.
The consolidation or deconsolidation of freight at a terminal location by freight forwarders in preparation for shipping by truck, air, rail or ship for other concerns on a fee basis shall be classified as 7360(2), Freight Forwarders or Consolidators.
The hauling of freight for other concerns on a fee basis and all incidental freight handling activities shall be separately classified.
The storage of freight for other concerns on a fee basis shall be separately classified.
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: FREIGHT HANDLERS — packing or handling merchandise at shipping or receiving terminals — N.O.C. Hauling of freight on a fee basis or freight handling activities in connection therewith shall be classified as 7219(1), Trucking Firms. Footnote: The storage of freight on a fee basis shall be separately classified. | 1/1/2016 |
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