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 |
|---|---|---|
| 130396 | NOTE-Shipper must certify on shipping orders and bills of lading at time of shipment that density is 50 pounds or greate... | — |
| 116435 | Caps, engine radiator, fuel tank or oil filler, see Note, item 116436, in boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a densit... | — |
| 118100 | Compressors, air, NOI; or Air Ends, NOI; with or without air tanks, hose or nozzles; mounted on trailers or wheeled or o... | — |
| 118111 | NOTE-Applies only on devices designed to elevate the pressure of natural gas to permit refueling of cylinders or to func... | — |
| 132300 | Tractors, NOI, powered with steam or internal combustion engines, not including tractors with vehicle beds, vehicle bed ... | Class 92.5 |
| 119470 | Dies; Die Molds, see Note, item 119486; or Injection Molds; iron or steel, used, actual value not exceeding 45 cents per... | — |
| 126181 | Felts or Fabrics, press or dryer section, natural or synthetic fiber, separate or combined or combined with metal fiber,... | Class 85 |
| 123575 | Machines, refrigerant reclaiming or recovery, see Notes, items 123576 and 123577, in boxes or crates, subject to Item 17... | — |
| 126735 | NOTE-Applies on vertically adjustable wheeled work platforms, cages, baskets or buckets which are used to position perso... | — |
| 114116 | NOTE-Applies on terminal devices for controlling air pressure, temperature or volume in forced air cooling or heating sy... | — |
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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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