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 |
|---|---|---|
| 118280 | Corn Poppers, commercial; Corn Poppers, factory type; Corn Poppers or Peanut Roasters, separate or combined, sidewalk, s... | Class 125 |
| 118259 | NOTE-Applies on devices that are to be written on for presentation to a group and are capable of transmitting the writin... | — |
| 121506 | NOTE-Provisions apply only on front end loaders for attaching to tractors or trucks, other than platform, warehouse or l... | — |
| 118150 | Cones, Bells, Flares, Nozzles, Rings, Shrouds or Venturis, air inlet or discharge, blower or fan, sheet metal, finished ... | — |
| 124200 | Washers (Washing Machines) or Dryers (Drying Machines), see Note, item 124201, in boxes, crates or Packages 1019, 1022, ... | — |
| 114822 | NOTE-Will also apply on ball or roller bearing or bushing parts, other than plastic, such as cups, cones and retainers, ... | — |
| 147990 | Ships' Gear, military, consisting of cargo loading, stowing, shoring, discharging, lighting or cleaning equipment, other... | Class 70 |
| 119480 | Dies; Die Molds, see Note, item 119486; or Injection Molds; iron or steel, NOI; in boxes or drums; or if weighing each 5... | — |
| 119482 | NOTE-Also applies on packages containing models, patterns or templates from which dies were made; sample parts made from... | — |
| 121870 | Gear or Speed Increasing or Reducing Machines, weighing each less than five pounds, other than gear-motors, or Gear or S... | Class 77.5 |
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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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