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 |
|---|---|---|
| 127300 | Pulley Blocks; Fairleaders; Tackle Blocks; or Snatch Blocks; or Pulley Block or Tackle Block Sheaves; in packages | Class 60 |
| 116280 | Cabinets, abrasive blasting, with or without accessorial equipment in same or separate packages, see Note, item 116281: | — |
| 123072 | NOTE-Applies only on housings containing shafts and bearings but not containing gears or other driving mechanism. | — |
| 132590 | Turntables, masonry block, fabricated from 1⁄2 inch steel plates with steel balls in races between plates | Class 70 |
| 118780 | Lint Condensers, with or without bottoms, in boxes or crates, supports may be loose or in packages | Class 85 |
| 123600 | Refrigeration Units (Reefer Units), truck, trailer or marine container, with or without heating apparatus, in boxes or c... | — |
| 120875 | Escalators (Moving Stairs); portable, SU or in SU sections; or stationary, KD; or Parts thereof, NOI, in packages | Class 100 |
| 114026 | Adjusters, slack, wheel air brake, other than railway equipment, iron or steel, or Parts thereof, NOI, in packages | Class 60 |
| 132445 | Trimmers, grass, rotary, equipped with cutter head utilizing plastic cutting cord, finger or whip, in boxes or crates: | — |
| 119401 | NOTE-Applies only on float operated pneumatic or electric devices that control flow valves or liquid level indicators. | — |
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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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