Please see the latest supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) by the Commodity Classifications Standards Board (CCSB). These changes have an effective date of 8/24/2019. A few of the notable changes are listed below.
- Item 171 – Artificial construction of a density to obtain a lower class (the bumping clause) has been cancelled and no longer applies on any NMFC Items.
- All items listed under the Flowers, Herbs or Leaves (NMFC 71500); and Roots or Spices (NMFC 170700) groups are being cancelled and moved to the newly established NMFC 98720 which will carry a 3 sub classification based on density and may be an increase or decrease in class. ***Please see the attached supplement for specific NMFC Items affected.
- Binders or Covers – NMFC 23490 & 23500 are being cancelled and moved under NMFC 179180 which carries an 11 sub classification based on density and may be an increase or decrease in class.
- Cookers, electric, low temperature – NMFC 25930 is being cancelled and moved under NMFC 25840 which is being changed to a flat class 110 and will have an increase in class.
- Cookers, steam pressure (Pressure Cookers) – NMFC 52880 is being cancelled and moved under NMFC 25840 which will be a flat class 110 and newly established NMFC 52960 which will be a flat class 100.
- Heaters, water, tankless – NMFC 26525 is being changed to a 2 sub classification based on density and will be an increase in class.
- Mobility scooter, electric – newly established NMFC 56834 will carry a 2 sub classification based on density.
- Wheelchairs, motor-propelled – NMFC 57070 is being changed to a 2 sub classification based on density and may be an increase or decrease in class.
- Shampoo or Conditioner; and Shaving Cream or Shaving Soap – NMFC 59320 and 59360 are being canceled and moved under NMFC 59420 which is being changed to a 3 sub classification based on density and will be an increase in class.
- Cords, power supply (for permanent attachment to electric appliance, machine or tools) – NMFC 61490 is being changed to a flat class 70 and will be an increase in class.
- Electronic Cigarettes, Vape Device or other Nicotine Delivery System or Subassemblies or Essential Parts – newly established NMFC 61805 will carry an 11 sub classification based on density.
- Telephone Parts and Videophones – NMFC 63285 & 63310 are being canceled and moved under NMFC 63300 which carries an 11 sub classification based on density and may be an increase or decrease in class.
- Carpet or Rug Lining, Cushions or Floor Underlayment – NMFC 70540, 70560, 70580, 70600, 70650 & 70660 are being cancelled and moved under newly established NMFC 70610 which will carry an 8 sub classification based on greatest dimension and density and may be an increase or decrease in class.
- Sneeze Guards or Food Shields – NMFC 82285 is being changed to a 2 sub classification based on the greatest dimension and will be an increase in class.
- Gas Masks – NMFC 85380 is being cancelled and moved under NMFC 134140 which is being changed to class 200 and will be an increase in class.
- Air Coolers, water evaporative type – NMFC 114130 is being changed to an 8 sub classification based on packaging and density and may be an increase in class.
- Drags, Groomers or Rakes (equestrian arena or track – tractor or vehicle attaching) – newly established NMFC 119750 will carry a 2 sub classification based on density.
- Pressure Reducing Valve and Water Relief Valve combined – NMFC 127200 is being cancelled and moved under NMFC 127220 which is being changed to a 3 sub classification based on density and may be an increase or decrease in class.
- Siding, plastic – NMFC 170580 is being changed to an 8 sub classification based on the greatest dimension and density and will be an increase in class.
- Augers or Diggers (post hole, hand held or hand supported) – NMFC 183635 is being changed to an 8 sub classification based on packaging and density and may be an increase in class.
- Windshield Wiper Arms, Blades or Motor – NMFC 197720 is being changed to a flat class 110 and will be an increase in class.
- Cancelled NMFC Items due to being Obsolete:
Asbestos Articles – NMFC 14620
Shoe shining cabinet (household) – NMFC 80380
Oleo Stock – NMFC 145550