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 |
|---|---|---|
| 194360 | Boards, printed circuit, without separately manufactured electronic components, defective, not suitable for intended use... | Class 70 |
| 57771 | NOTE-Cable may be shipped on reels provided that the last layer of cable is lagged or that the cable is wrapped between ... | — |
| 159532 | NOTE-Provisions on cast stone apply only on products of hydraulic, masonry, mortar, natural or Portland cement, with or ... | — |
| 100245 | NOTE-The following departures from packing requirements are permitted:1. Carpets or rugs may be shipped in wrapped bund... | — |
| 156600 | Articles, see Notes, items 156601 and 156602, viz.:Articles, NOI, in boxes, crates, drums or Packages 1078, 1241, 1273 o... | — |
| 137590 | Models, viz.:Airplane Identification Sets, consisting of plastic airplane models, other than flying, in boxes;Anatomical... | — |
| 138150 | Molds, viz.:Block or Brick, hand, in packages;Bottle or Glassware, cast iron, in boxes or crates; Bullion, iron, in pack... | — |
| 46032 | NOTE-Applies only on coumarone-indene, petroleum polymer or petroleum hydrocarbon resins, or on resin compounds, not com... | — |
| 134882 | NOTE-Applies on vegetable stearine manufactured either by the cold press process or by the hydrogenation of vegetable oi... | — |
| 112540 | Flooring Blocks or Squares, wooden, not exceeding 18 inches in length, consisting of two or more pieces of lumber or woo... | — |
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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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