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 |
|---|---|---|
| 108202 | NOTE-Applies only when consisting of not less than 40 percent by weight of liquid plastics and not more than 10 percent ... | — |
| 58880 | Karaya Gum Solution, in glass in boxes | Class 70 |
| 88076 | NOTE-Released classes will also apply on glass-ceramic ware or laminated glassware equipped with candles, covers, handle... | — |
| 36595 | Frames, sliding glass door, not assembled; or Frame Members, sliding glass door, not assembled; extruded aluminum, with ... | Class 70 |
| 34960 | Lights, floor, roof, sidewalk or vault, consisting of metal or concrete frames containing glass bricks or blocks, but no... | Class 60 |
| 56043 | NOTE-Also applies when the glass blocks contain artificial flowers, flags, or religious figures or articles. | — |
| 160278 | NOTE-Racks, pole, wire distributing, may have glass or pottery insulators attached. | — |
| 47970 | Clamps or Fasteners, for corks, covers or stoppers of bottles, cans, glasses or jars, in boxes or drums | Class 70 |
| 88302 | NOTE-Applies only on glasses or tumblers with a ring or shoulder for fitting a cap, cover or top and without handle or s... | — |
| 58285 | Screens, rear projection, rigid, acrylic or glass, framed or unframed, other than curved, in boxes or crates | Class 125 |
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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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