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 |
|---|---|---|
| 182711 | NOTE-Applies only on imitation brick or stone consisting of not less than 50 percent calcium carbonate and not less than... | — |
| 50952 | NOTE-Also applies on accompanying connections or fittings of aluminum, plastic, rubber or steel not in excess of 10 perc... | — |
| 130111 | NOTE-Applies only on the machines named, which are used in the process of applying a heat-shrinkable plastic film wrap. ... | — |
| 66230 | Vacuum Milk Conveying System, consisting of a steel reservoir and plastic hose or tubing mounted on a hand truck, and ac... | Class 150 |
| 90502 | NOTE-Provisions on cast stone apply only on products of hydraulic, masonry, mortar, natural or Portland cement with or w... | — |
| 53129 | NOTE-Applies only on plastic insulated Coolers or Coolers and Heaters combined, which utilize a thermoelectric module to... | — |
| 53002 | NOTE-The provisions in items 53125 through 53145 apply regardless of the nature of the insulating medium used but will n... | — |
| 20580 | Bags, see Note, item 20582, viz.:Apparel, Bedding, Clothing or Garment Storage or Protection, NOI, in bags, bales, boxes... | — |
| 20475 | Bags, Envelopes, Packets, Pouches or Wrappers, see Note, item 20476, cellulose or plastic film, not knitted nor woven, s... | — |
| 114822 | NOTE-Will also apply on ball or roller bearing or bushing parts, other than plastic, such as cups, cones and retainers, ... | — |
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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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