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 |
|---|---|---|
| 121920 | Governors, gas (Gas Regulators), in boxes or crates or on skids | Class 85 |
| 132571 | NOTE-Applies whether or not coin, currency, token or card operated. | — |
| 130600 | Systems or Plants, sewage decomposing, see Note, item 130601, on skids: | — |
| 130605 | Systems or Stations, sewage pump, see Note, item 130606, on skids: | — |
| 118420 | Cotton Cleaners, or Cotton Cleaner Parts, NOI, in boxes or crates | Class 85 |
| 118460 | Cotton or Seed Flue Elbows or Valves, in boxes or crates | Class 125 |
| 117520 | Milking Outfits, see Note, item 117522, in boxes or Package 967 | Class 85 |
| 124460 | Linings, grinding machine, rubber and iron combined, in sections, in packages | Class 85 |
| 130450 | Stencil Cutting Machines, with stands KD, or without stands, in boxes | Class 100 |
| 129755 | Stands or Tables, with or without motors, in boxes or crates | Class 150 |
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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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