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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88535 | Slides or Slide Cover Glasses, microscope, in boxes: | — |
| 86700 | Glass, flat, bent or not bent, NOI, see Notes, items 86701 and 86702; or Glazing Units (Insulated Glass Panels), not in ... | — |
| 86703 | NOTE-Applies on units consisting of sheets of glass separated by air, gas or vacuum, sealed at all edges with same or ot... | — |
| 88525 | Shells or Bodies, screw-type electrical fuse plug, glass, in boxes | Class 77.5 |
| 86632 | NOTE-Glass must be held securely in place within package or on shipping carrier or rack and be protected by packing form... | — |
| 154650 | Partitions, battery insulating; or Battery Insulating Partition Material, glass fiber with binder, not glass fiber reinf... | Class 125 |
| 23702 | NOTE-Also applies on boards made of glass. | — |
| 134050 | Marbles, clay, glass or porcelain, NOI, in bags or boxes | Class 65 |
| 11880 | Blisters, Domes, Noses or Bubbles, helicopter, plastic or glass or plastic or glass and metal combined, in boxes or crat... | Class 300 |
| 41962 | NOTE-Applies on cement for hermetically sealing glass or metal containers. | — |
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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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