What freight class is clothing?

Boxed, folded clothing typically rates class 125 (6 - 8 pcf); garments on hangers rate class 175 (4 - 6 pcf). The exact class depends on the measured density of your packaged shipment.

How do I find the exact class for my clothing shipment?

Measure the packaged dimensions and weight, compute pounds per cubic foot, and read the current 13-band NMFC density scale - or use the free calculator on this site. Confirm the NMFC item number with your carrier for the BOL.

Did the 2025 NMFC changes affect clothing?

Docket 2025-1 (July 2025) moved roughly 2,000 commodity listings to density-based classification and rebuilt the density scale to 13 bands, so most freight - including this category - now classes primarily by measured density.

Freight Class for Clothing: Typical Classes & How to Verify

Why clothing rates where it does

Folded and cartoned apparel packs reasonably tight and usually lands in the 6 - 8 pcf band, class 125. Garments on hangers (GOH) carry a lot of air and typically rate class 175.

Worked example. Four master cartons of folded apparel: 4 × 24 × 20 × 20 in, 42 lb each. That is 22.2 cu ft and 168 lb → 7.56 pcf → class 125. Run your own numbers →

Relevant class pages: class 125 · class 175.

What moves the number

Compression is money in this category: vacuum-packed or tightly cartoned goods can climb a band. Watch seasonal outerwear - puffer jackets and comforters can fall to 2 - 4 pcf and rate class 250 if they are not compressed.

Measure, don't assume. Since NMFC Docket 2025-1 (July 2025) most commodities class by measured density on a 13-band scale. The ranges above are typical, not guaranteed — your packaging decides your density. Calculate your actual class →

Freight class for clothing

Why clothing rates where it does

What moves the number