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 |
|---|---|---|
| 124201 | NOTE-Also applies on Washer-Dryer Combinations, including Laundry Centers. | — |
| 121330 | Forges, portable or stationary, in packages, loose or on skids | Class 92.5 |
| 128140 | Ramps (Dockboards), freight dock, hinged type, see Note, item 128142: | — |
| 114215 | Assemblies, jet aircraft engine thrust reversing, in boxes or crates: | — |
| 131820 | Tractor Brakes, Brake Shoes or Brake Parts, NOI, in packages | Class 70 |
| 132880 | Water Purifiers, other than filter type, or Water Stills, NOI: | — |
| 115090 | Bottle or Can Recycling, power operated, other than household type: | — |
| 124680 | Machines, shoe shining, automatic, coin or currency operated, in boxes | Class 100 |
| 114690 | Balls or Rolls, bearing, anti-friction, in boxes or drums: | — |
| 121020 | Filter Parts, cast stone or tripoli, in boxes or drums | Class 70 |
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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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