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
| wdt_ID | Project Name | Number | Assigned Date | Contact | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RP 1516 Refrigerators or Freezers, with mechanical cooling or freezing apparatus - Item 53180 | RP1551 | 01/23/2024 | Adam Mercer | Assigned |
| 2 | RP 1527 Augers, drill bits & the entire 125100 group | RP1570 | 01/23/2024 | Amber Parker | Assigned |
| 3 | RP 1526 Pipe & sheet or plate metal bending machinery / pipe cleaning machinery (126680 & 126720) | RP1571 | 01/23/2024 | Amber Parker | Assigned |
| 4 | RP 1529 Tent Parts | RP1572 | 01/23/2024 | Amber Parker | In-Progress |
| 5 | RP 1417 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) - Item 63496 | RP1568 | 01/23/2024 | Amber Parker | Complete |
| 6 | RP 1524 Kennels - Item 39520 (Also now includes coops) | RP1564 | 01/23/2024 | Angela Li | In-Progress |
| 7 | RP 1519 Windows, bank drive-up or walk-up - Item 37375 | RP1562 | 01/23/2024 | Angela Li | Complete |
| 8 | RP 1520 Bicycle, Motorcycle or Tricycle Parts or Accessories: Items 190760-191130 Expanded 5/31/23 to Include other Vehicle Parts | RP1563 | 01/23/2024 | Angela Li | Complete |
| 9 | RP 1525 Water Coolers - Items 53190 and 53220 | RP1565 | 01/23/2024 | Angela Li | Complete |
| 10 | RP 1530 Rugs (items 70680 and 71000) | RP1586 | 01/23/2024 | Lanae Peterson | In-Progress |
| 11 | RP 1521 Cell Phones - Items 62820 and 62850 | RP1581 | 01/23/2024 | Lanae Peterson | Complete |
| 12 | RP 1522 Shucks (Husks), corn - Item 175740 | RP1582 | 01/23/2024 | Lanae Peterson | Complete |
| 13 | RP 1523 Semi above and above ground pools, pool kits or pool parts (item 17050) and other swimming pool provisions named elsewhere | RP1583 | 01/23/2024 | Lanae Peterson | Complete |
| 14 | RP 1528 Welders and Torches - 133050, 186680, 186690, 186710, 186720 | RP1585 | 01/23/2024 | Lanae Peterson | Complete |
| 15 | RP 1506 Candy, NOI, or Chocolate Candy, NOI - Item 39970 | RP1573 | 01/23/2024 | Larissa Franklin | Assigned |
| 16 | RP 1518 Conveyors, Gravity Rollers, SU or in SU sections | RP1575 | 01/23/2024 | Larissa Franklin | Complete |
