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 |
|---|---|---|
| 157230 | Tires, pneumatic, other than mounted on wheels, see Notes, items 157231 and 157234 | Class 110 |
| 12600 | Albums or Scrapbooks, paper or pulpboard, or paper, pulpboard and plastic combined, with pages, in boxes | Class 70 |
| 39490 | Cabinets, storage, windshield wiper blade or parts, plastic, with or without components of other materials, wheeled, in ... | Class 125 |
| 4595 | Additives, plastic or rubber lubricating, see Note, item 4596, dry, in packages, or liquid, in bulk in drums | Class 60 |
| 178091 | NOTE-Applies on sprinkler systems consisting of plastic or rubber hose or tubing with fittings and sprinkler heads. | — |
| 157220 | Tire Tubes, inflated, or Singlewall Puncture-proof Tubes, or Tubes, with inner compartments, in packages | Class 200 |
| 101028 | NOTE-Does not apply on plastic dinnerware or tableware. For applicable provisions, see item 156600. | — |
| 156502 | NOTE-Unless otherwise specified, provisions also apply when articles have components or affixed accessories made from ot... | — |
| 66380 | Fasteners, bag; or Tape, Tapes or Ties, fastening; wire or strip metal combined with foil, paper or plastic, in boxes: | — |
| 195680 | Scrap Cloth, coated or processed with plastic or rubber, in bags, boxes or drums: | — |
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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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