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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27995 | Telephone, wall, post or pedestal-mounting shelf or enclosure type, metal, with or without backboards, glass or plastic ... | — |
| 38407 | Enclosures, swimming pool, consisting of metal-framed plastic panels, KD flat, see Note, item 38408, in packages | Class 150 |
| 157234 | NOTE-Tubeless tires (tires not employing tubes for retention of air) weighing each 700 pounds or more must have labels o... | — |
| 168940 | Scrap Sound Recording Discs, plastic, see Note, item 168942, in bags, boxes or drums | Class 50 |
| 30311 | NOTE-Cable or wire may be shipped on reels provided that the last layer of cable or wire is lagged with metal or wood or... | — |
| 168942 | NOTE-Applies only on:(1) scraps, shavings or pieces of recorded or blank plastic, sound recording discs without metal co... | — |
| 195310 | Plastic Scrap, NOI, see Note, item 195314; or Rubber Scrap, cellular, expanded, foam or sponge; in bags, bales, boxes or... | — |
| 34630 | Facings or Panels, brick, mounted on expanded plastic, in packages, having a density in pounds per cubic foot of 15 or g... | Class 70 |
| 35325 | Seals or Sealing Material, double pane window glass, extruded rubber or plastic, with wire core, frozen, see Note, item ... | Class 100 |
| 18266 | NOTE-Does not apply on: cellular, expanded or foam plastic or rubber insulation; pads or padding; carpets or carpeting; ... | — |
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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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