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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87700 | Bottles, Carboys or Jars, NOI, other than cut, with or without complement of caps, covers, stoppers or tops, in boxes or... | — |
| 87512 | NOTE-All articles of glassware which are plated, mounted or trimmed with gold or silver will be subject to the provision... | — |
| 88160 | Glassware, NOI, with or without components or trim of other materials, in boxes or Package 213, released to a value not ... | — |
| 58042 | NOTE-Applies only when accompanying separately-packaged microscopes in the same shipment and only on electric illuminato... | — |
| 170162 | NOTE-Applies on felt or paper saturated and coated with asphalt, pitch, tar or similar materials, with or without burlap... | — |
| 57810 | Drawing Instruments, Optical Goods or Scientific Instruments, viz.:Altimeters, in boxes;Barometers, in boxes;Children's ... | — |
| 88161 | NOTE-Unless otherwise provided in individual participating carriers' tariffs, glassware moving under the provisions of i... | — |
| 111460 | Liquors, beverage, not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label... | — |
| 72004 | NOTE-Commodities other than frozen or requiring refrigeration, listed under this generic heading, when packed in rectang... | — |
| 29785 | Boxes or Crates, including Fiberboard or Paperboard Cans or Cartons, viz.:Bodies, can, fiberboard, other than corrugated... | — |
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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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