Subclasses for
20000-1
20000-2
20000-3
20000-4
20000-5
20000-6
20000-7
20000-8
20000-9
20000-10
20000-11
400
300
250
175
125
100
92.5
85
70
65
60
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Less than 1
1 but less than 2
2 but less than 4
4 but less than 6
6 but less than 8
8 but less than 10
10 but less than 12
12 but less than 15
15 but less than 22.5
22.5 but less than 30
30 or greater
Less than 1
1 but less than 2
2 but less than 4
4 but less than 6
6 but less than 8
8 but less than 10
10 but less than 12
12 but less than 15
15 but less than 22.5
22.5 but less than 30
30 or greater
Almost all U.S. LTL carriers use NMFC freight classes, although some are attempting to move to a dimensionally-based system.
CWT stands for hundredweight. LTL shipments are priced “per 100 pounds,” “cwt,” or “per hundredweight.” This means that a 400 lb shipment priced at $25 CWT would cost $100, not including accessories or specialty services.
NMFC freight classes are determined using four factors: density, handling, stowability, and liability. All of these factors affect the cost to the carrier of shipping goods.
