Classification FAQ: How to determine freight classification and NMFC codes?

With all of the commodity types that are shipped every day, it is important to know how to determine the freight class of your cargo. NMFTA tools such as ClassIT+ contain all the freight classification codes, where you can look up any commodity you might be moving. To get the most accurate freight class, be sure to search for specific words in the database to find your product.

 

You can measure your item’s density on your own if your NMFC item number provides different classes based on the final density of the shipment.  ClassIT+ also provides calculators to help with this.