NMFC Code Lookup
Search the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) database to find freight classes, article numbers, and commodity descriptions for LTL shipping.
| Article # | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 188170 | Upholstery Separators, burlap cloth or cotton cloth, wire reinforced; synthetic fiber cloth; or plastic film reinforced ... | Class 70 |
| 49885 | NOTE-Applies on clothing whether new or used but does not apply on:Disposable clothing produced from paper or nonwoven c... | — |
| 49790 | CLOTHING GROUP: see Note, item 49791 | — |
| 53890 | Cork Composition and Cloth combined, in boxes, crates or rolls | Class 85 |
| 180120 | Tags or Labels, cloth or cloth and paper or zinc combined, in boxes | Class 85 |
| 49887 | NOTE-Applies on articles of clothing with or without components of other materials. | — |
| 181860 | Tape, sealing, cloth or cloth and paper combined, gummed with other than self-adhering type adhesive, in packages | Class 85 |
| 49282 | Cloths or Towels, cooling, terry cloth, moistened in a solution of water, alcohol and essential oil (Ice Towels), see No... | Class 65 |
| 48920 | CLOTH, FABRIC, DRY GOODS OR TEXTILES GROUP: see Note, item 48921 | — |
| 49115 | Cloth, Dry Goods or Fabrics, requiring temperature control during transit, in packages | Class 0 |
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Get Free API Key →Understanding NMFC Freight Classification
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, maintained by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), assigns freight classes to over 10,000 commodity types. Each NMFC article describes a specific type of goods and its associated freight class, which ranges from Class 50 (most dense, lowest cost) to Class 500 (least dense, highest cost).
Freight classification is determined by four characteristics: density (weight per cubic foot), handling (ease of handling and special requirements), stowability (how well items can be stowed with other freight), and liability (susceptibility to damage or theft).
NMFC Freight Class Chart
| Class | Density (lbs/ft³) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50+ | Bricks, cement, sand |
| 55 | 35-50 | Hardwood flooring, concrete blocks |
| 60 | 30-35 | Car accessories, bottled beverages |
| 65 | 22.5-30 | Car parts, bottled drinks, books |
| 70 | 15-22.5 | Food items, automobile engines |
| 77.5 | 13.5-15 | Tires, bathroom fixtures |
| 85 | 12-13.5 | Crated machinery, transmissions |
| 92.5 | 10.5-12 | Computers, monitors, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9-10.5 | Boat covers, wine cases, caskets |
| 110 | 8-9 | Cabinets, table saws |
| 125 | 7-8 | Small appliances, vending machines |
| 150 | 6-7 | Auto sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5-6 | Clothing, couches |
| 200 | 4-5 | Auto sheet metal parts, mattresses |
| 250 | 3-4 | Bamboo furniture, plasma TVs |
| 300 | 2-3 | Model boats, wood cabinets, tables |
| 400 | 1-2 | Deer antlers, lightweight fixtures |
| 500 | <1 | Gold dust, ping pong balls |
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