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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53125 | Coolers, Cooling Boxes, Cooling Rooms or Refrigerators, or Parts thereof, viz.:Cabinets or Freezers, ice cream, chest ty... | — |
| 69100 | Filters, viz.:Air Cleaners or Air Cleaner Cartridges or Elements, internal combustion engine or air compressor, in boxes... | — |
| 149265 | Pads, Padding, Cushions or Pillows,viz.:Batts or Batting, NOI, in packages; Berms, spill containment, in packages;Booms,... | — |
| 56040 | Flowers, Foliage, Grasses, Leaves, Plants, Bushes, Trees, Vines or Branches,Arrangements, Designs, Sprays or Wreaths, se... | — |
| 39625 | Cinema, Photographic or Video Recording Equipment or Materials, viz.:Cases, carrying, reel or slide, NOI, in boxes;Cinem... | — |
| 153900 | Paper Goods or Articles, viz.:Bands or Rings, NOI, wood pulp or pulpboard, in packages; Battery Box Partitions, paper, f... | — |
| 84260 | Games or Toys, viz.:Board Games, Card Games or Tile Games, in boxes or Packages 2249 or 2296;Bubble Forming Compounds, p... | — |
| 49260 | Cloth, Fabric, Dry Goods or Textiles, see Notes, items 49261 and 49263, viz.:Bags or Sacks, body comforter, quilted, wit... | — |
| 61700 | Electrical Appliances, Equipment or Instruments, or Parts thereof, viz.:Adapters, electrical current (AC Adapters), see ... | — |
| 175120 | Sheet Steel Articles,viz.:Baskets, Containers, NOI, or Vases, NOI, floral arrangement, sheet steel or sheet steel and wi... | — |
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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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