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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87813 | NOTE-Straight lengths of glass pipe, rods or tubing may be shipped in Packages 1440, 2028 or 2066. | — |
| 145970 | Circles, aiming, metal and glass, in boxes | Class 200 |
| 34940 | Light Frames (frames for containing glass bricks or blocks but not sheet or plate glass, for daylighting purposes), in b... | — |
| 87500 | GLASSWARE GROUP: Articles consist of Glassware or Glass Articles, see Note, item 87512, as described in items subject to... | — |
| 103663 | NOTE-Does not apply on glass insulators packaged in liquid in inner containers. | — |
| 134085 | Markers, road pavement, ceramic, with or without glass or plastic reflectors, in boxes | Class 70 |
| 88442 | NOTE-Applies only on vaporproof glass protectors, each of which, when used, closely and completely encloses a single inc... | — |
| 24105 | Blocks, Bricks or Stones, cleaning or scouring, foamed or vitreous cellular glass, in boxes | Class 100 |
| 121550 | Gages, flat glass, liquid level indicating, glass and forged or cast steel combined, see Note, item 121552, in packages | Class 65 |
| 88070 | Glass-ceramic Ware, see Note, item 88074; or Laminated Glassware, cooking or serving; see Notes, items 88072 and 88076, ... | — |
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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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