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 |
|---|---|---|
| 131554 | NOTE-Wooden beams may be shipped loose provided the beam barrel surface subject to contact with other beam heads, when s... | — |
| 121275 | Floor Polishers or Scrubbers, or Carpet or Upholstery Cleaners or Extractors, see Note, item 121276, wheeled or not whee... | — |
| 131670 | Tools, power, other than power hand tools, with or without pedestals or stands, see Note, item 131672, viz.:Abrasive (Sa... | — |
| 132680 | Vacuum Cleaners and Related Articles, viz.:Lawn Vacuums;Tools or Attachments, carpet or upholstery cleaner or extractor,... | — |
| 125762 | NOTE-Plastic outboard marine motor housings or shrouds, or tanks, fuel, outboard marine engine, sheet steel, 26 gauge or... | — |
| 125850 | Mufflers, Exhaust Systems, Automobile Pipe, Surge Suppressors and related articles, viz.:Automobile Pipe or Tubing, stee... | — |
| 114115 | Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Air Heaters, Air Handling Equipment, or Parts thereof, other than portable, viz.:Air Clea... | — |
| 122000 | Grading or Road Making Attachments or Implements, or Parts thereof, viz.:Blades or Cutting Edges, grader or scraper, ste... | — |
| 126932 | NOTE-Shipments of shafts or shafting without cams, couplings or fittings, when greased or freshly painted, must be in bo... | — |
| 116030 | Machines, Systems or Devices, data processing, or Components, Parts or Peripherals thereof, see Note, item 116033, viz.:... | — |
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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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