The following is a list of projects to update the National Motor Freight Classification® (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) |
