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 |
|---|---|---|
| 148490 | Packing Materials, for creating air, gas, liquid or mechanically tight seals or joints, viz.:Cord or Rope, plastic, in b... | — |
| 72004 | NOTE-Commodities other than frozen or requiring refrigeration, listed under this generic heading, when packed in rectang... | — |
| 103300 | Insulation or Insulating Material, viz.:Barriers, Shields, Windows or Glass Window Lights or Blocks, radiation shielding... | — |
| 69100 | Filters, viz.:Air Cleaners or Air Cleaner Cartridges or Elements, internal combustion engine or air compressor, in boxes... | — |
| 20580 | Bags, see Note, item 20582, viz.:Apparel, Bedding, Clothing or Garment Storage or Protection, NOI, in bags, bales, boxes... | — |
| 33785 | Building or Paving Materials, miscellaneous, viz.:Asphalt, Clay and Portland Cement, unmixed, in drums;Asphalt Compositi... | — |
| 198080 | Wire Goods or Wirework, viz.:Bed Spring Fabric, steel, linked or woven, in packages; Braid or Tape, steel, woven, in box... | — |
| 179180 | Stationery or Office Supplies, viz.:Binders or Covers, book or loose-leaf, NOI, with or without binding mechanism;Calend... | — |
| 53510 | Cork, viz.:Bars, Rods, Sheets or Slabs, NOI, in bales, boxes, crates or drums; Chips, Shavings, Virgin Bark or Waste, NO... | — |
| 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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