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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61729 | NOTE-Provisions do not apply on plastic underground utility service boxes or enclosures such as pedestal housings, secti... | — |
| 157231 | NOTE-For provisions applicable to pneumatic tires mounted on wheels, see items 12420 and 197230, with the final determin... | — |
| 70250 | Floating Docks, including Swimmers' Platforms or Watercraft Floats or Lifts, or Sections thereof, NOI, aluminum, plastic... | — |
| 13572 | NOTE-When packed on skids, exposed top surfaces must be covered by fiberboard or similar material of sufficient strength... | — |
| 75928 | NOTE-Ends liable to damage must be protected by metal, plastic or rubber plugs or caps securely held in place and of suf... | — |
| 28130 | Boots, Shoes or Boot or Shoe Findings, viz.:Boot or Shoe Findings, NOI, other than cellular, expanded or foam plastic or... | — |
| 39811 | NOTE-Also applies on candles contained in or formed in glass or plastic containers; or candles in metal holders with or ... | — |
| 156240 | Liquid, NOI, other than as described in items 46030 and 46032 and not required by the U.S. Department of Transportation ... | Class 60 |
| 167100 | Lubricators, journal, railway car or locomotive, fabric and expanded plastic or rubber combined: | — |
| 148490 | Packing Materials, for creating air, gas, liquid or mechanically tight seals or joints, viz.:Cord or Rope, plastic, in b... | — |
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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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