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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54455 | Covering, pipe or pipe joint, plastic, other than cellular expanded or foam plastic, in tubular form in straight lengths... | Class 125 |
| 37506 | NOTE-Where reference is made to this note, provisions apply on articles further finished than primed or wholly or partia... | — |
| 180018 | Supports, roll, fiberboard, other than corrugated, or wood particleboard, with or without expanded plastic pad and plast... | Class 55 |
| 57110 | Deodorants, urinal, toilet or wall hanging, in block or crystal form, other than contained in plastic dispensers, or oth... | Class 60 |
| 164435 | Shipping, automobile transmission, molded plastic | Class 150 |
| 156500 | PLASTIC OR RUBBER ARTICLES GROUP: Except as provided in item 156600, items subject to this grouping apply on Plastic or ... | — |
| 20490 | Bags, NOI; Envelopes; Packets, NOI; Pouches, NOI; or Mailers; paper or plastic film, insulated or padded with expanded p... | — |
| 41770 | Catches, cabinet door, plastic and metal, in boxes | Class 70 |
| 106220 | Plate, Sheet or Strip, faced on one or both sides with plastic or rubber other than cellular, expanded, foam or sponge p... | Class 60 |
| 162813 | Plastic or rubber; plastic or rubber and metal combined, see Note, item 162817; plate or sheet steel; or metal, other th... | — |
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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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