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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54465 | Covering, pipe, other than pipe covering shapes, viz.:Asbestos or Cloth, impregnated or coated with asphalt, pitch, plas... | Class 60 |
| 148490 | Packing Materials, for creating air, gas, liquid or mechanically tight seals or joints, viz.:Cord or Rope, plastic, in b... | — |
| 100241 | NOTE-Provisions for household goods, personal effects or military baggage apply only on second-hand (used) household or ... | — |
| 49827 | NOTE-The released valuation, which shall be deemed to relate to each shipping package separately and not to the shipment... | — |
| 49791 | NOTE-Authorized outer containers for articles subject to this grouping may be printed or labeled with shipper's name and... | — |
| 178690 | Stands,viz.:Cash Register or Typewriter, in boxes;Casket or Coffin Pedestals, or Biers, NOI, in packages; Christmas Tree... | — |
| 160470 | Polish, Polishing Compounds, Polishing Wax and Related Articles, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation t... | — |
| 28130 | Boots, Shoes or Boot or Shoe Findings, viz.:Boot or Shoe Findings, NOI, other than cellular, expanded or foam plastic or... | — |
| 164390 | Racks and Related Articles, viz.:Bakery Goods Display, in boxes; Bicycle (Bicycle Stands), in packages;Caddies or Holder... | — |
| 14535 | Artists' or Crafters' Materials or Supplies, viz.:Artists' Boards or Panels, whether or not coated or cloth-covered, in ... | — |
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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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