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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86516 | NOTE-The term 'united inches' means the sum of the two greatest dimensions (length and breadth) of packages. | — |
| 88400 | Pipe Fittings, NOI, in boxes | Class 100 |
| 86704 | NOTE-Articles must be protected by packing forms or other packaging materials necessary to afford adequate protection ag... | — |
| 57811 | NOTE-Also applies on eyeglasses, spectacles or sunglasses without temple bars, such as 'clip-on' or magnetic-type glasse... | — |
| 181700 | Tanks, iron or steel, see Notes, items 181701 and 181702, viz.:Expansion;Fuel Tanks, NOI;Hot Water Storage or Hydropneum... | — |
| 69455 | Guards or Screens, fireplace, glass, with metal frames, in boxes, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per... | — |
| 39811 | NOTE-Also applies on candles contained in or formed in glass or plastic containers; or candles in metal holders with or ... | — |
| 130640 | Tables, glass rolling, iron | Class 85 |
| 189038 | Trucks, Carts or Wagons, dish, tray, plate, cup or glass dispensing, self-leveling, with or without heating apparatus, s... | Class 92.5 |
| 115110 | Crushers or Breakers, glass bottle: | — |
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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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