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 |
|---|---|---|
| 177010 | Solar Collectors, Modules or Panels, including Photovoltaic (PV) Cells or Modules, with or without glass or plastic glaz... | — |
| 87660 | Beads or Spheres, in bags, boxes or Packages 2313 or 2453: | — |
| 88440 | Protectors, incandescent electric lamp (bulb), see Note, item 88442, in boxes | Class 70 |
| 88660 | Vacuum Bottle, Jar or Jug Fillers, insulated, not jacketed, in boxes | Class 92.5 |
| 182410 | Tile, mirror, glass, in boxes | Class 65 |
| 181740 | Truck or Wagon, steel, glass enameled, insulated and aluminum jacketed, with or without bolsters, frames or can racks, o... | Class 150 |
| 88530 | Shelves, Shelving or Dividers, not bent nor curved, cabinet or counter, in boxes | Class 65 |
| 182370 | Tile, glass, other than mirror, in boxes | Class 60 |
| 87661 | NOTE-Will not apply on hollow beads or spheres used for decoration or jewelry. | — |
| 88120 | Glassware, laboratory, including Beakers, Bulbs, Evaporators, Pipettes, NOI, Test Tubes or Worms, in boxes | Class 100 |
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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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