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 |
|---|---|---|
| 114740 | Bars, cutter, reel type lawn mower; or Blades, reel or rotary type lawn mower; in boxes or crates or skidded bundles | Class 70 |
| 123652 | NOTE-Does not apply on unit coolers shipped with refrigerators, freezers, or cooling or freezing rooms. For applicable p... | — |
| 124661 | NOTE-Provisions do not apply on steam or water cleaning outfits or equipment. For provisions applicable to these commodi... | — |
| 124456 | NOTE-Applies on articles designed to be attached to a vehicle for raising or lowering freight from the vehicle to the gr... | — |
| 119590 | Disks or Plates, attrition or refiner, iron or steel, in boxes or crates or securely strapped to lift truck skids or pal... | Class 65 |
| 123830 | Kilns, brick drying or hardening, in boxes or crates, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot ... | — |
| 120975 | Fans or Fan Blade Assemblies, steel, with or without hubs, internal combustion engine radiator cooling, see Note, item 1... | Class 70 |
| 124780 | Masts or Towers, contractors' building material hoisting, KD, with or without necessary equipment of hoisting platforms,... | Class 85 |
| 122885 | Holders, die or mold, stamping, punching or molding machine, iron or steel, see Note, item 122887, in boxes or crates or... | Class 65 |
| 130402 | NOTE-Applies on hydraulically operated cranking systems and will include necessary pumps, reservoir tanks, accumulators,... | — |
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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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