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 |
|---|---|---|
| 114390 | Dough Deposit, Forming or Make-Up Machines, or Dough Sheeters, see Note, item 114391: | — |
| 120700 | Conveyors, Elevators or Lifts, or Parts thereof, NOI, in packages, see Note, item 120701: | — |
| 123576 | NOTE-Applies on machines designed to reclaim, recycle or recover refrigerant gas or liquid. | — |
| 114995 | Blowers or Exhaust Ventilators, venturi type, compressed air or steam operated, portable, in boxes | Class 150 |
| 117060 | Chambers, wood steaming (Wood Steaming Retorts), steel, in boxes or crates or on skids | Class 85 |
| 118090 | Compactors, waste, electric, household type, in boxes, crates or Packages 1082, 2117 or 2509 | Class 85 |
| 114720 | Barrels, Bodies, Drums, Hoppers or Tanks, concrete mixing, revolving type, see Note, item 114722 | Class 125 |
| 121290 | Floor Scrapers, Smoothers or Surfacers, power; or Parts thereof, NOI; in boxes or crates | Class 85 |
| 121110 | Heads or Ends, Stands or Legs, or Side Bars or Beams, iron or steel | Class 70 |
| 129040 | Saw Blades, friction, see Note, item 129042, in boxes or crates, or on boards | Class 85 |
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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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