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NMFC Lookup

Look up NMFC codes and freight classes by commodity. The National Motor Freight Classification assigns every shipped commodity an article number and a freight class (50-500) that determines LTL rates.

Results for "paper"

122 matches
NMFC # Description Class
152000 PAPER ARTICLES GROUP: Class
153916 NOTE-Applies only on sets consisting of one-time carbon paper combined with printing paper. Sets may be in pads. Class
56310 Deeds or Valuable Papers, other than old office records Class 0
157540 Plugs, paper roll, asphalt composition or pressed waxed paper, in bags, boxes, crates or drums Class 60
161711 NOTE-Magazine, periodical or flexible paper book covers or part covers, described on bills of lading and shipping Class
153902 NOTE-Applies on gift wrapping paper or paper-backed foil and one or more of the following in same retail package: Class
153917 NOTE-Also applies when paper is bonded or laminated to reinforcing fibers or open mesh fabric. Class
12600 Albums or Scrapbooks, paper or pulpboard, or paper, pulpboard and plastic combined, with pages, in boxes Class 70
55915 Covering, door, paper or paper-backed foil, printed or not printed, rolled on cores or tubes, in boxes Class 100
153912 NOTE-Applies only on paper pockets or tubes such as are used for cigars, cutlery and similar small articles. Class
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What is NMFC?

A standardized system by the NMFTA that classifies LTL freight into 18 classes based on density, stowability, handling, and liability.

Why freight class matters

Carriers price LTL shipments by class. The right NMFC code prevents reclassification fees and billing disputes.

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