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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45467 | Oxidizers, NOI, see Note, item 45468, in U.S. DOT-authorized packaging: | — |
| 75550 | Footwarmer or Hot Bottle Charges, chemical, in boxes or drums | Class 85 |
| 44155 | Corrosive Materials, NOI, see Note, item 44156, in U.S. DOT-authorized packaging: | — |
| 45463 | Organic Peroxides, NOI, see Note, item 45464, in U.S. DOT-authorized packaging: | — |
| 46047 | Self-reactive Materials, see Note, item 46048, in U.S. DOT-authorized packaging: | — |
| 45615 | Poisonous or Toxic Materials, see Note, item 45616, in U.S. DOT-authorized packaging: | — |
| 69185 | Fire Extinguishers, chemical, charged, see Note, item 69186, in boxes or crates, see Note, item 69187: | — |
| 69190 | Fire Extinguishers, with or without chemical, not charged, see Notes, items 69186 and 69191, in boxes or crates: | — |
| 43957 | NOTE-Applies only on products named, designed for addition to sprayable defoliants, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides,... | — |
| 45471 | NOTE-Applies on devices regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a Hazard Class 5, Division 5.1, Chemical O... | — |
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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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