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 |
|---|---|---|
| 138151 | NOTE-Applies only on molds for casting, shaping or forming of plastics, other than by die casting, vacuum forming or inj... | — |
| 156830 | Film or Sheeting, NOI, see Note, item 156831, in boxes, crates, wrapped bundles or rolls, or Packages 2057, 2059 or 2221... | — |
| 153903 | NOTE-Class also applies on one plastic, paper or pulpboard lid for each cup in the shipment. Lids may be separately pack... | — |
| 138893 | NOTE-Applies on pairs of connected drums not exceeding 12 inches in height made of materials other than plastic. | — |
| 108090 | Kits, dryer vent, consisting of flexible duct, metal or plastic hood with connecting pipe and hose clamps, with or witho... | — |
| 155805 | Plant Growing Units, hydroponic, consisting of plastic container, electric aerator or pump, and plant growing media, wit... | Class 92.5 |
| 70263 | Floats or Pontoons, floating dock, rectangular, consisting of an aluminum or steel shell filled with expanded or foam pl... | — |
| 50303 | Compounds, soap base, liquid, see Note, item 50304, viz.:Conveyor Chain Lubricating;Plastic or Rubber Cleaning or Lubric... | Class 55 |
| 20350 | Baby Carriers or Supports, plastic, with pad or cushion, without supporting standard or with wire supporting standard fo... | — |
| 108517 | NOTE-Applies on packs or kits containing paper or plastic shrouds, ties, tags, bag and pads for wrapping bodies for tran... | — |
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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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