The following is a list of research surveys currently being conducted by the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) to obtain information relating to commodity transportation characteristics and/or packaging. The FCDC would greatly appreciate any specific, pertinent information that you can provide.
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.
Current Research Projects
| Project Name | Number | Date Assigned | Contact | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Implement Parts, other than hand, NOI - Items 10550, 10560, 10570 and 10580 | 1479 | October 2020 | Adam Mercer | Active |
| Bicycles, electric (Electric Bikes or EBikes) | 1487 | July 2021 | Adam Mercer | Docketed |
| Bottle Filling, Labeling, Rinsing, Washing or Wiring Machines - Item 115240 | 1512 | July 2022 | Angela Li | Docketed |
| Candy, NOI, or Chocolate Candy, NOI - Item 39970 | 1506 | April 2022 | Allison Austin | Active |
| Chemicals, NOI - Item 43940 | 1494 | November 2021 | Lisa O'Donnell | Docketed |
| Covers, automobile hood, radiator, spring, steering wheel, tire or top, artificial leather, cloth, fiber, oilcloth or rubber - Item 18460 | 1497 | January 2022 | Adam Mercer | Active |
| Devices or Converters, catalytic, internal combustion engine exhaust system - Item 57170 | 1492 | October 2021 | Adam Mercer | Active |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) | 1491 | October 2021 | Adam Mercer | Active |
| Doors, refrigerator or freezer, or cooling or freezing room | 1467 | June 2020 | Adam Mercer | Active |
| Eave Troughs or Roof Gutters, or Fittings therefor, metal - Item 36410 | 1514 | December 2022 | Larissa Franklin | Active |
| Feeders, livestock or poultry, with or without conveyors or troughs - Items 65215-65340 | 1509 | May 2022 | Erin Topper | Docketed |
| Fruit Juice Powders or Crystals - Item 73360 | 1411 | March 2019 | Allison Austin | Active |
| Guards or Screens, gutter | 1505 | March 2022 | Larissa Franklin | Docketed |
| Ice Cream Freezers (Ice Cream Makers) - Item 121400 | 1513 | July 2022 | Angela Li | Docketed |
| Insect Paper or Flypaper - Items 155045 and 155047 | 1502 | February 2022 | Larissa Franklin | Docketed |
| Mirrors - Items 137380-137440 | 1510 | May 2022 | Erin Topper | Docketed |
| Peat or Peat Moss | 1459 | May 2020 | Ashley Gencarelli | Docketed |
| Polish, Polishing Compounds or Polishing Wax | 1429 | August 2019 | Larissa Franklin | Active |
| Pumice Stone, including Lava Rocks - Item 162920 | 1499 | January 2022 | Adam Mercer | Active |
| Radiators, air heating or cooling - Item 26800 | 1417 | April 2019 | Erin Topper | Docketed |
| Store or Office Furniture - Items 82300-82643 | 1500 | February 2022 | Larissa Franklin | Canceled |
| Wheels, NOI, requiring or suitable for use with tires, with mounted tires or without tires - Item 197592 | 1485 | June 2021 | Adam Mercer | Docketed |