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Commodity Name	Sector	NMFC Item #	Freight Class	Typical PCF	Details
Acetone	Chemicals	98473	Class 92.5	12.8 PCF	Guide
Action Figures	Retail Goods	142324	Class 92.5	13.8 PCF	Guide
Air Compressors	Industrial Machinery	122666	Class 77.5	8.3 PCF	Guide
Air Conditioners	Home Appliances	155691	Class 92.5	9.1 PCF	Guide
Alloy Wheels	Automotive	180363	Class 85	17.5 PCF	Guide
Alternators	Automotive	35353	Class 70	23 PCF	Guide
Ammonia	Chemicals	111936	Class 85	16.7 PCF	Guide
Antifreeze	Chemicals	119843	Class 77.5	14.9 PCF	Guide
Apples	Fresh Produce	42540	Class Varies by density	12–25 PCF	Guide
Architectural Windows & Sashes	Construction Materials	34700	Class 150 to 200	4–6 PCF	Guide
Asphalt	Construction Materials	50066	Class 55	38.8 PCF	Guide
Audio Speakers	Electronics	159695	Class 150	8.3 PCF	Guide
Backpacks	Retail Goods	131803	Class 100	14.9 PCF	Guide
Bananas	Fresh Produce	77600	Class 92.5	8–12 PCF	Guide
Bandages	Medical Equipment	122692	Class 175	6.8 PCF	Guide
Bar Stools	Furniture	138085	Class 100	3.7 PCF	Guide
Bathtubs & Shower Enclosures	Construction Materials	158400	Class 150 to 300	2–5 PCF	Guide
Bearings	Industrial Machinery	97080	Class 92.5	13.6 PCF	Guide
Bed Frames	Furniture	173918	Class 150	8.1 PCF	Guide
Bicycles	Retail Goods	175089	Class 100	9.4 PCF	Guide
Binoculars	Retail Goods	84901	Class 77.5	9.9 PCF	Guide
Bleach	Chemicals	81548	Class 92.5	14.9 PCF	Guide
Blenders	Home Appliances	92209	Class 70	8.4 PCF	Guide
Blood Pressure Monitors	Medical Equipment	55620	Class 175	6.4 PCF	Guide
Board Games	Retail Goods	126017	Class 100	13.7 PCF	Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions About NMFC Codes

Everything logistics coordinators and shippers need to know about the National Motor Freight Classification.

What is an NMFC Code?

The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is a standardized catalog issued by the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association) that groups all commodities into 18 distinct freight classes ranging from Class 50 (dense, durable goods) to Class 400 (lightweight, fragile, or bulky goods).

Why do Reclassification Fees occur?

If the NMFC code or freight class on your Bill of Lading (BOL) does not match the actual dimensions or density measured at carrier cross-dock weight-and-inspection scales, carriers apply rebilling plus audit penalties (often $25 to $150 per invoice).

Density-Based vs Item-Specific Codes

Modern 2025/2026 NMFC updates have transitioned hundreds of items into density-based 11-tier sub-items. For products like mattresses, plastics, and machinery, freight class is strictly calculated by dividing total weight by pallet volume (PCF).

How to lower your Freight Class

For density-based commodities, packaging compression (such as vacuum-sealing mattresses) or eliminating pallet overhang dramatically increases Pounds Per Cubic Foot (PCF), lowering your freight class and slashing carrier rate charges.