NMFC lookup/Category guide
Appliances & electronics freight classes and NMFC guide
Appliances and electronics are bulky relative to their weight, so density usually lands in the middle of the scale. The packaging — foam, crates, and pallets — often matters more than the product itself.
Reviewed November 11, 2026 · Reference 2026.11 · 4 commodity guides
At a glance
What changes the class inside this category.
The class is not set by the category name. It is set by the form, packaging, and handling unit of the specific commodity. These are the variables that move a shipment between tiers.
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commodity guides
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mixed or item-specific
What to watch
- A single appliance on a pallet and a full trailer load can be measured as different handling units.
- Crating adds cube and weight; quote the crate, not the bare unit.
- High-value electronics need liability and securement details on the BOL.
Start with the document, not the class. The NMFC item controls the description and any special provision. Confirm it in ClassIT+ or with the carrier, then measure the handling unit.
How to find an NMFC codeCommodity · basis · density · class span
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| Commodity | Basis | Typical density | Class span | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computers & servers Computers and servers are dense for electronics, especially when rack-mounted or crated. The class usually depends on the rack, crate, and whether the shipment includes monitors and accessories. | Density | 8–15 lb/ft³ | Class 70–100 | Medium |
| Flat-panel TVs Flat-panel televisions are light, fragile, and shipped in cartons that are much larger than the screen. The carton and pallet usually decide the density, not the panel size alone. | Density | 3–7 lb/ft³ | Class 125–250 | High |
| Refrigerators Refrigerators are bulky and surprisingly light for their size. Density depends on the crate or carton, the pallet, and whether the unit ships upright with doors and shelving installed. | Mixed | 2–5 lb/ft³ | Class 175–250 | Medium |
| Washers & dryers Washers and dryers are dense appliances with a compact footprint. The class usually depends on whether the unit ships in its retail carton, in a crate, or on a shared pallet with other appliances. | Mixed | 5–9 lb/ft³ | Class 100–175 | Medium |
Class spans are derived from the endpoints of each typical density estimate. A measured shipment returns one class. Methodology & sources.
Turn it into a number
Measure the shipment, not the category.
Use the freight class calculator for the density math, the pallet calculator for the finished handling unit, and the linear feet calculator for trailer floor space.
Related categories
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Furniture & fixtures
Furniture is one of the hardest categories to classify because the same item can ship assembled, knocked down, or nested. Density, packaging, and whether the carrier can stack the handling unit usually decide the class.
Browse category →Building materials
Building materials are usually dense and stable, which makes them easier to classify than furniture. The trap is shipping partial units, mixed loads, or material that is wet, wrapped, or bundled differently from the norm.
Browse category →Metals & hardware
Metals and hardware are dense, so they usually sit at the low end of the class scale. The classification question is less about density and more about the exact form: plate, bar, extrusion, coil, or finished part.
Browse category →Category notes
One category, several density stories.
The table is a starting point. The detail page for each commodity explains what drives the density, how to measure it, and what to confirm before booking.
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