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 |
|---|---|---|
| 192252 | NOTE-Bodies not lettered, or open top bodies not exceeding 34 inches in height not lettered nor finished, other than coa... | — |
| 170192 | NOTE-Applies on felt or paper saturated and coated with asphalt, pitch, tar or similar materials, and combined with cott... | — |
| 126467 | Paper Shredders, see Note, item 126468, in boxes or crates, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic... | — |
| 155055 | NOTE-Also applies on paper treated or impregnated with insecticides or insect repellents. | — |
| 20490 | Bags, NOI; Envelopes; Packets, NOI; Pouches, NOI; or Mailers; paper or plastic film, insulated or padded with expanded p... | — |
| 73226 | NOTE-Fiberboard boxes must be lined with moisture-proof paper unless inside of box has been treated to make it moisture-... | — |
| 118259 | NOTE-Applies on devices that are to be written on for presentation to a group and are capable of transmitting the writin... | — |
| 49885 | NOTE-Applies on clothing whether new or used but does not apply on:Disposable clothing produced from paper or nonwoven c... | — |
| 112540 | Flooring Blocks or Squares, wooden, not exceeding 18 inches in length, consisting of two or more pieces of lumber or woo... | — |
| 56545 | Clothing and Related Articles, disposable, paper or nonwoven cloth, with or without reinforcement of other materials, se... | — |
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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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