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 |
|---|---|---|
| 116520 | Cars or Buckets, feed or litter carrier, in packages | Class 100 |
| 124245 | Cookers or Kettles, starch, steam, in boxes or crates | Class 100 |
| 124800 | Metal Casting Machines, dental or jewelry, centrifugal, in boxes | Class 125 |
| 130970 | Warp Drawing or Tying Machines, in boxes or crates: | — |
| 127950 | Iron or steel, sheet, in boxes, crates or drums | Class 150 |
| 131706 | Post Drivers, KD, other than wheeled, iron or steel | Class 77.5 |
| 126723 | Platforms or Lifts, elevating, wheeled, see Note, item 126735: | — |
| 123100 | Housings, mechanical stoker, iron, KD, in boxes or crates | Class 85 |
| 123920 | Knives, belt or band, endless, in boxes or crates | Class 85 |
| 115240 | Bottle Filling, Labeling, Rinsing, Washing, Wiring, Capping or Corking Machines: | — |
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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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