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 |
|---|---|---|
| 172570 | Scrubbers, NOI, fume or gas, condensing, cyclonic or venturi type, plastic, with or without fittings or attachments, in ... | Class 200 |
| 90070 | Grave Markers, natural stone, or cast stone enclosed in a plastic shell, with metal plate attached, in boxes or crates | Class 70 |
| 4596 | NOTE-Applies on additives used in plastic or rubber formulating to improve the characteristics of flow, surface finish a... | — |
| 170162 | NOTE-Applies on felt or paper saturated and coated with asphalt, pitch, tar or similar materials, with or without burlap... | — |
| 18650 | Fenders; Engine Bonnets or Hoods; or Body Sections, consisting of hoods, cowls or rear decks combined with fenders, fend... | Class 300 |
| 175124 | NOTE-Also applies when bottoms or tops are coated or banded with plastic or rubber. | — |
| 12140 | Hoppers, crop-dusting, plastic, in packages | Class 300 |
| 185495 | Patterns, foundry casting or molding, cellular, expanded or foam plastic, in boxes or crates | Class 500 |
| 50331 | Compounds, vehicle body sealer, composition, in extruded or die-cut forms or shapes, other than cellular, expanded or fo... | Class 60 |
| 156604 | NOTE-Does not apply on any commodity which is defined and specified as medical waste in Federal regulations. For applica... | — |
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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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