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 |
|---|---|---|
| 129765 | Tops, sewing machine stand or table, wooden, with or without facing of other materials, in boxes | Class 70 |
| 116790 | Grain Heaters, Steamers or Temperers or combined Heater, Huller, Polisher and Temperer, in boxes or crates | Class 100 |
| 118110 | Compressors or Devices, natural gas cylinder refueling or torch supply, see Note, item 118111, in boxes | Class 77.5 |
| 126882 | NOTE-Grooves of loose V-belt sheaves must be protected by lagging other than corrugated fiberboard. | — |
| 133222 | NOTE-Applies on machines for wrapping or covering cable or wire with braided threads, wire or yarn. | — |
| 126405 | Plugs, grinder or refiner (Jordan Plugs), with or without fillings, liners, bars, knives, stones, separators or wedges: | — |
| 117140 | Butter Cutting or Molding Machine Boxes, mounted on trucks, KD, or without trucks, in boxes or crates | Class 100 |
| 131673 | NOTE-Also applies on tools identified as Milling Machines which use grinding as their means of milling. | — |
| 125852 | NOTE-Also applies on named commodities when combined with spark arresters or when having spark arresting capabilities. | — |
| 125140 | Drilling Machine Augers or Bits, NOI, in packages, or loose if 12 feet or over in length | Class 77.5 |
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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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