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 |
|---|---|---|
| 170192 | NOTE-Applies on felt or paper saturated and coated with asphalt, pitch, tar or similar materials, and combined with cott... | — |
| 49263 | NOTE-Does not apply on materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as hazardous and required to bear a ... | — |
| 56546 | NOTE-Also applies on Surgical or Obstetrical Procedure Packs, consisting of two or more of the following disposable arti... | — |
| 198080 | Wire Goods or Wirework, viz.:Bed Spring Fabric, steel, linked or woven, in packages; Braid or Tape, steel, woven, in box... | — |
| 149265 | Pads, Padding, Cushions or Pillows,viz.:Batts or Batting, NOI, in packages; Berms, spill containment, in packages;Booms,... | — |
| 131825 | Tractor Cabs (Weather Protectors), cloth, with metal frames, with or without tops, Windshields (Superstructures) or Curt... | Class 85 |
| 196200 | Waste Materials, having value only for conversion into fiber or for reclamation of raw materials, viz.:Bags or Bagging, ... | — |
| 20580 | Bags, see Note, item 20582, viz.:Apparel, Bedding, Clothing or Garment Storage or Protection, NOI, in bags, bales, boxes... | — |
| 101025 | Household Utensils or Related Articles, viz.:Bathroom Scales, floor standing type, without posts or standards, in boxes;... | — |
| 171884 | NOTE-Applies only on: scraps, pieces or trimmings of rubber-impregnated cloth; reclaimers' tailings or residue; old worn... | — |
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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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