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 |
|---|---|---|
| 114480 | Flour Blenders or Sifters, or Sifters, Elevators and Feeders combined, or Sifters and Hoppers combined, in boxes or crat... | Class 85 |
| 119785 | Driers, air, brake system, other than railway equipment, empty or containing desiccants necessary for operation, in boxe... | Class 70 |
| 124430 | Leaf Blowers, electric or internal combustion engine operated, hand held or hand supported, see Note, item 124431, in bo... | Class 150 |
| 121550 | Gages, flat glass, liquid level indicating, glass and forged or cast steel combined, see Note, item 121552, in packages | Class 65 |
| 130382 | NOTE-Applies to devices which use either preformed staples or which form staples from wire or stitch with wire. | — |
| 129627 | NOTE-Applies only on steel rod or wire cloth having edge preparation for securing cloth into machine under tension. | — |
| 114051 | NOTE-Also applies on accompanying tools necessary for the adjustment and operation of the agricultural implement with wh... | — |
| 127935 | Iron and aluminum or plastic combined, without hose or with not to exceed 10 feet of hose, in boxes | Class 85 |
| 119486 | NOTE-Die molds are those used in the forming of a product by means of heat and machine pressure. | — |
| 116050 | Meters, postage, having value for reconditioning or reclamation of raw materials, see Note, item 116051, in boxes or cra... | Class 92.5 |
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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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