Definitions for "National Motor Freight Classification"
A tariff, which contains descriptions and classifications of commodities and rules for domestic movement by motor carriers in the US.
Class rates are based on the NMFC, and virtually all shipments are subject to class rates. Every product that can be shipped is assigned a class rating; also contains rules pertaining to claim filing procedures, packing provisions, handling and service requirements, the application of commodity descriptions, and rules of packaging.
An index or list of thousands of articles which groups or classifies the commodities for the purpose of applying rates or charges.