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 |
|---|---|---|
| 154860 | Paving Binder, consisting of plastic, plastic plasticizer and pigment, in separate containers in bags, boxes or drums | Class 60 |
| 187763 | NOTE-Tubes may have plastic caps or plastic labels. Does not apply on tubes which are laminated or combined with plastic... | — |
| 189440 | Sleds or Sleighs, children's, other than plastic or plastic with metal components: | — |
| 54465 | Covering, pipe, other than pipe covering shapes, viz.:Asbestos or Cloth, impregnated or coated with asphalt, pitch, plas... | Class 60 |
| 66375 | Fasteners, bag, plastic: | — |
| 92220 | Hair Curlers, plastic, other than foam, cellular or expanded plastic; separate or combined with other materials, other t... | — |
| 188170 | Upholstery Separators, burlap cloth or cotton cloth, wire reinforced; synthetic fiber cloth; or plastic film reinforced ... | Class 70 |
| 156100 | PLASTIC MATERIALS, OTHER THAN EXPANDED, GROUP: Articles consist of Plastic Materials, other than foam, cellular, expande... | — |
| 21470 | Baptistries, plastic, in packages | Class 400 |
| 71020 | Stair Treads, rubber, other than foam rubber, or plastic other than foam, cellular or expanded plastic, in boxes | Class 70 |
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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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