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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86580 | Building Slabs, opaque glass, NOI, with or without backing, in boxes or crates: | — |
| 86701 | NOTE-The term 'flat glass' applies to glass known as sheet, plate, polished prism, rolled, window or float glass, whethe... | — |
| 57760 | Binoculars, NOI; Field Glasses; Monoculars; Opera Glasses; or Magnifying Reading Glasses, other than eyeglasses or spect... | Class 150 |
| 181230 | Glass, in boxes | Class 100 |
| 86650 | Glass, crushed, ground or powdered, not including enamel or frit, in bags, boxes, drums or Package 2453 | Class 55 |
| 87100 | Glass Factory Flattening Stones, Floats, Gathering Rings or Pot Rings or Glasshouse Pots, clay, in boxes, crates or drum... | Class 85 |
| 200100 | Wool, glass, NOI, in boxes | Class 200 |
| 86630 | Glass, automobile or boat, including Windshields or Windshield Glass, with or without frames or fittings, see Note, item... | — |
| 87570 | Ballotini (Decorative Glass Globules), in boxes | Class 85 |
| 86540 | Aircraft Glass, cut to shape, 120 united inches or less, bent or not bent, in boxes, crates or Package 1180 | Class 85 |
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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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