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 |
|---|---|---|
| 111180 | Licorice (Licorice Extract); mass, in boxes, drums or Package 1276; or powdered, in cloth or five-ply paper bags or in b... | Class 85 |
| 108006 | NOTE-Applies only on kits consisting of fiberglass screen cloth with an aluminum frame and aluminum supports. Frame and ... | — |
| 131040 | Card Clothing: | — |
| 149240 | Pads or Cloths, scouring, Pot Scourers, Buffs and Related Articles, whether or not impregnated with soap, cleaning compo... | — |
| 128540 | Clothes wringer, rubber | Class 77.5 |
| 108117 | Kits, firearm cleaning, consisting of metal cleaning rod and rod tips, cotton wiping cloths, cleaning compound and lubri... | Class 70 |
| 146540 | Pouches, small arms ammunition clip, NOI; Cases, carrying, rifle maintenance equipment; or Covers, canteen, with or with... | Class 85 |
| 126160 | Paper Machine Clothing, old, used: | — |
| 104880 | Clothes Posts, with or without equipment of steel fittings; or Sign Posts or Poles, channel iron, see Note, item 104881;... | Class 50 |
| 14537 | NOTE-Applies on kits or sets consisting of composition board backing, cloth background, pins or nails, template and mate... | — |
Need full article details? Sign up for a free API key to access complete NMFC data including sub-items, density classifications, rules, packages, and change history.
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 |
Need to calculate your freight class? Use our Freight Class Calculator.