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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49266 | NOTE-Applies only on covers or shells which, when filled with stuffing or padding material, become integral parts of thr... | — |
| 49886 | NOTE-Also applies on costumes with masks or other accessories in the same package, or when formed or molded into the sha... | — |
| 126180 | Paper Machine Clothing, new or reconditioned: | — |
| 55745 | Dampers, Louvers or Shutters, NOI, air, fire or smoke, with or without screen cloth backing, in boxes or crates, subject... | — |
| 49882 | NOTE-Also applies when shipped in or on point-of-purchase display racks or stands, in boxes, or in boxes that serve as p... | — |
| 177320 | Sponges, NOI, whether or not impregnated with soap, cleaning compound or disinfectant; Loofahs; or Clippings, Cloths or ... | — |
| 48136 | NOTE-Cloth bags used for shipments of pulverized tripoli must be paper lined so as to prevent sifting. | — |
| 131570 | Wire, clothing, garnett or lickerin, with barbs or teeth, steel, in packages | Class 85 |
| 75780 | Forms, clothing display or dress fitting, or Related Articles, or Parts Named, viz.:Forms, Blocks or Heads, millinery or... | — |
| 22260 | Baskets or Hampers, viz.:Baskets or Hampers, NOI;Clothes Hampers;Lunch or Picnic Baskets, see Note, item 22261;In boxes ... | — |
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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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