The following is a list of projects to update the NMFC currently being conducted by the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC). The FCDC would greatly appreciate any specific, pertinent information that you can provide relating to commodity transportation characteristics and/or packaging.
For information relating to the projects marked “Research Project” or “Packaging Project,” A Shipment Information Spreadsheet is available for you to record and submit your information. The completed spreadsheet, along with supporting documentation, can be emailed to the FCDC at research@nmfta.org.
For information relating to projects marked “Classification Reimagined” please send any information or feedback to the FCDC at FCDC@nmfta.org.
Research Projects
| Primary | Project ID | Project Type | Project Name | Description | Status | Information and Feedback | Feedback and Information Email Address (hide) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP1634 | Research Project | Currency Items | Assess and simplify | In Progress | |||
| RP1635 | Research Project | Released Value Items | Rule 172 assessment | In Progress | |||
| RP1638 | Research Project | Flooring Items | Assess and simplify | Unassigned | |||
| RP1639 | Research Project | Carpet Squares and Tiles | Research commodity. | In Progress | |||
| RP1642 | Research Project | Item 50950 | Potentially obsolete. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1643 | Research Project | Nuts | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1649 | Classification Reimagined | ADVERTISING GROUP | Review generic heading. | In Progress | |||
| RP1650 | Classification Reimagined | CHINA GROUP | Review generic heading. | In Progress | |||
| RP1651 | Classification Reimagined | CLOCKS GROUP | Review generic heading. | In Progress | |||
| RP1653 | Research Project | Aluminum Hardware Listings | Move under aluminum generic heading | Unassigned | |||
| RP1656 | Research Project | Plastic Envelopes | Assess and simplify | In Progress | |||
| RP1657 | Research Project | Sprayers NOI - 177680 | Assess and simplify | Unassigned | |||
| RP1659 | Research Project | Railroad Ties | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1665 | Classification Reimagined | DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET PREPARATIONS OR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS GROUP | Review generic heading. | In Progress | |||
| RP1675 | Packaging Project | Items 36460 and 36470 | Assess packaging and damage propensity | In Progress | |||
| RP1677 | Research Project | Rule 359 | Update | Unassigned | |||
| RP1678 | Research Project | Combine Crayon Items | Look to combine various items. | In Progress | |||
| RP1680 | Research Project | Water Cooling Towers | Research and look to simplify. | In Progress | |||
| RP1681 | Research Project | Various Ducts Items | Look to combine and simplify. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1683 | Research Project | Workbench Legs - 97720 | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1684 | Research Project | Various "Samples" Items | Look to cancel to appropriate items. | In Progress | |||
| RP1685 | Classification Reimagined | FRUITS OR VEGETABLES, FRESH OR GREEN, GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1686 | Research Project | Rule 640 Updates | Review Rule. | In Progress | |||
| RP1687 | Research Project | Household Goods - 100240 | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1689 | Research Project | Live Moss | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1690 | Classification Reimagined | BOAT GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1691 | Classification Reimagined | AIRCRAFT GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1692 | Classification Reimagined | BUILDING METALWORK GROUP | Review generic heading. | In Progress | |||
| RP1693 | Classification Reimagined | BUILDING WOODWORK GROUP | Review generic heading. | In Progress | |||
| RP1694 | Classification Reimagined | BUILDING GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1695 | Classification Reimagined | CONDUITS, EARTHEN, GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1696 | Classification Reimagined | COTTON GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1697 | Classification Reimagined | CUPRO-NICKEL | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1698 | Classification Reimagined | DAIRY PRODUCTS GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1699 | Classification Reimagined | EXTRACTS GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1700 | Classification Reimagined | FARM EQUIPMENT GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1701 | Classification Reimagined | FENCING GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1702 | Classification Reimagined | FISH GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1703 | Classification Reimagined | FLOOR OR WALL COVERINGS | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1704 | Classification Reimagined | FLORIST OR NURSERY STOCK GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1705 | Classification Reimagined | FOUNDRY FLASKS, OR PARTS NAMED: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1706 | Classification Reimagined | GASES OR CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1707 | Classification Reimagined | GLASS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1708 | Classification Reimagined | GLASSWARE GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1709 | Classification Reimagined | HIDES GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1710 | Classification Reimagined | HOUSEHOLD GOODS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1711 | Classification Reimagined | INSULATORS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1712 | Classification Reimagined | IRON OR STEEL: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1713 | Classification Reimagined | LADDERS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1714 | Classification Reimagined | LEAD: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1715 | Classification Reimagined | MACHINERY GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1716 | Classification Reimagined | MAGNESIUM METAL OR ALLOYS | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1717 | Classification Reimagined | MEATS OR SHORTENING GROUP | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1719 | Classification Reimagined | MOLDINGS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1720 | Classification Reimagined | NICKEL GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1721 | Classification Reimagined | NICKEL-SILVER: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1722 | Classification Reimagined | OIL, WATER OR GAS WELL GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1723 | Classification Reimagined | OUTFITS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1724 | Classification Reimagined | PLASTIC MATERIALS | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1725 | Classification Reimagined | POLE OR TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1726 | Classification Reimagined | RAILWAY GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1727 | Classification Reimagined | ROOFING OR SIDING MATERIALS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1728 | Classification Reimagined | RUBBER MATERIALS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1729 | Classification Reimagined | SHADES OR BLINDS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1730 | Classification Reimagined | SPRING ASSEMBLIES GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1731 | Classification Reimagined | SPRINGS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1732 | Classification Reimagined | TANKS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1733 | Classification Reimagined | TILE OR MOLDING GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1734 | Classification Reimagined | TRAYS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1735 | Classification Reimagined | VEHICLES, MOTOR: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1736 | Classification Reimagined | VEHICLE PARTS: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1737 | Classification Reimagined | WASTE MATERIALS GROUP: | Review generic heading. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1738 | Research Project | Scales, NOI | Look to combine and simplify. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1739 | Research Project | Radio or Television Broadcasting Towers or Masts | Look to combine and simplify. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1740 | Research Project | Cocoa Press Cake Meal | Investigate if item is obsolete. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1741 | Research Project | Fireplace Doors | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1742 | Research Project | Liquors, beverage Heading | Look to update heading name for more clarity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1743 | Research Project | Fans, hand | Look to combine and simplify. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1744 | Research Project | Gazebos | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1745 | Research Project | Faucets | Look to combine and simplify. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1746 | Research Project | Truck or Trailer Covers or Tarpaulins | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1747 | Packaging Project | Articles Tendered on Reels | Assess packaging rule. | In Progress | |||
| RP1749 | Packaging Project | Pallet Overhang and Underside Damage | Assess packaging rule. | In Progress | |||
| RP1752 | Packaging Project | Wirebound Crates - Item 245 | Assess packaging rule. | In Progress | |||
| RP1753 | Research Project | Elevator Parts | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1754 | Research Project | Doors | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| RP1755 | Research Project | Various Lites Items | Research commodity. | Unassigned | |||
| Primary | Project ID | Project Type | Project Name | Description | Status | Information and Feedback | Feedback and Information Email Address (hide) |
