NMFC Changes effective April 8, 2023

by logisticsplus | Mar 8, 2023 | News

The Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) has discussed new amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). These NMFC changes noted below are effective 04/08/2023.

• Subject 1 – Furniture Group and Furniture Parts Group – Numerous items for furniture or furniture parts are canceled with reference to new item 78400, new item 79300, item 164390, item 178690 or provisions otherwise applicable, as shown.
• Subject 2 – Plastic or Rubber Articles – Provisions for plastic or rubber articles, as shown, are updated by: reclassifying numerous products; canceling the Plastic or Rubber Articles or Materials, Expanded, Group; canceling obsolete provisions; amending minimum packaging requirements; and making other changes in the interest of clarification, simplification and uniformity.
• Subject 3 – Dental, Hospital or Medical Supply Group – The Dental, Hospital or Medical Supply Group is updated by canceling numerous items with reference to new items 56570, 56590, 56830 or 56930, or item 188560, as shown. The group is further updated by canceling numbered packages and making other changes in the interest of clarification, simplification and uniformity.
• Subject 4 – Cabinets, or Parts Named
• Subject 5 – Pipe or Tubing, or Pipe or Tubing Fittings, metal – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to new item 52200, naming “Pipe, Tubing, or Pipe or Tubing Fittings, metal, combined or not combined with other materials, NOI,” with classes predicated on greatest dimension and density. Note, item 51902 is canceled and reestablished as new Note, item 52201.
• Subject 6 – Pipe, Tubing or Pipe Fittings, NOI, mineral and resin composition combined – Item 52250 – Item 52250 is canceled with reference to item 156600.
• Subject 7 – Foodstuffs, other than frozen – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to item 73260, which provides the FCDC’s standard 11-subprovision density scale.
• Subject 8 – Sugar – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to item 73150, which provides density breaks at 10, 15 and 30 pcf.
• Subject 9 – Pads, Padding and Related Articles Group – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to item 149265, which provides the FCDC’s standard 11-subprovision density scale.
• Subject 10 – Brooms Group – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to new item 32800, naming “Brooms, Brushes or Mops, or Parts thereof, NOI,” with classes predicated on the FCDC’s standard 11-subprovision density scale.
• Subject 11 – Mirrors – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to new item 137390, naming “Mirrors, NOI,” with classes predicated on greatest dimension and density.
• Subject 12 – Chemicals, NOI – Item 43940 – Item 43940 is amended by assigning classes predicated on density, with breaks at 10, 15 and 30 pcf.
• Subject 13 – Pesticides, including Insect Paper, and Flypaper – Item 155045 is canceled with reference to item 155050. Concurrently, item 155050 is amended to assign the FCDC’s standard 11-subprovision density scale.
• Subject 14 – Carts, Wagons or Wheeled Trays, food or beverage preparation, serving or vending – Items 81570 and 188950 – Items 81570 and 188950 are canceled with reference to new item 189000, naming “Carts, Wagons or Wheeled Trays, food or beverage preparation, serving or vending, with or without cooking, cooling or heating devices or equipment,” with classes predicated on greatest dimension and density.
• Subject 15 – Wheels or Wheel Blanks – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to new item 197230, naming “Wheels or Wheel Blanks, NOI.” As modified, the new item assigns classes predicated on packaging and density.
• Subject 16 – Radiators, heating or cooling – Items 26800, 26840, 26860 and 26880 are canceled with reference to new item 26820, naming “Radiators, heating or cooling, NOI, or Unit Ventilators,” with classes predicated on greatest dimension and density.
• Subject 17 – Guards, Screens or Covers, gutter, metal – Item 36650 is amended to read, “Guards, Screens or Covers, gutter, metal,” and to assign classes predicated on greatest dimension and density. The minimum packaging requirements are amended to authorize “in packages,” and new Note, item 36651 is established to provide additional packaging requirements.
• Subject 18 – Items (Rules) 245 and 680 – Definition of and Construction Requirements for Crates – The requirements in Item 245 are clarified by: stating that crates are six-sided; amending the methods of securement; and specifying the bottom construction requirements. As modified, the requirements are amended to state that openings on sides, ends and tops must not exceed 25 inches in their greatest dimension, which may be the length, width, height or diagonal measurement of the opening. Item 680, Sec. 5(a) is concurrently amended to state that “in packages” also applies on articles tendered in a “crate-like framework not complying with Item 245.”
• Subject 19 – Feeders, livestock or poultry – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to new item 65300, naming “Feeders, livestock or poultry, including Salt Holders, with or without conveyors or troughs,” with classes predicated on packaging and density.
• Subject 20 – Bottle Filling, Labeling, Rinsing, Washing, Wiring, Capping or Corking Machines – Items 115220 and 115240 – Item 115220 is canceled with reference to item 115240. Item 115240 is amended to include “Capping or Corking Machines” and to assign classes predicated on packaging and density.
• Subject 21 – Ice Cream Freezers (Ice Cream Makers) – Item 121400 – As modified, item 121400 is canceled with reference to new item 123135, naming “Ice Cream Makers, including Ice Cream-Making Freezers,” and assigning the FCDC’s standard 11-subprovision density scale.
• Subject 22 – Peat or Peat Moss – The description of item 154900 is amended to read, “Peat or Peat Moss, NOI,” and class 70 is assigned.
• Subject 23 – Culverts, Culvert Sections or Culvert Fittings, metal – Numerous items, as shown, are canceled with reference to new item 51015, naming “Culverts, Culvert Sections or Culvert Fittings, metal,” with classes predicated on greatest dimension and density.
• Subject 24 – Blanks or Stampings, NOI, or Castings or Forgings, NOI, aluminum, or brass, bronze or copper – Items 13260, 13320, 30260 and 30320 – Items 13260 and 13320 are canceled with reference to item 13120, and items 30260 and 30320 are canceled with reference to item 30160.
• Subject 25 – Dough Sheeters – The description of item 114390 is amended by adding “Dough Sheeters.”
• Subject 26 – Removal of ‘F’ Packages
• Subject 27 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
• Subject 28 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
• Subject 29 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
• Subject 30 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
• Subject 31 – Bicycles, electric (Electric Bikes or EBikes) – Deferred Subject – As modified, new item 190270 is established, naming “EBikes or ETrikes (Electric Bicycles or Tricycles),” with classes predicated on whether the products are shipped without batteries, with batteries installed, or with batteries uninstalled.

NMFC Changes effective December 17, 2022

by logisticsplus | Nov 8, 2022 | News

The Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) has discussed new amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). These NMFC changes noted below are effective 12/17/2022.

Subject 1 – Chemicals Group
Subject 2 – Cloth, Dry Goods, Fabrics or Textiles Group – Moving ALL to an 11 tier density/class item
Subject 3 – Beds or Cots – Moving ALL to an 11 tier density/class item
Subject 4 – Assemblies, chimney or smoke flue; Duct, flexible; or Duct or Flues, other than flexible, or Fittings therefor – Items 50755, 50920, 51035 and 51045
Subject 5 – Flour or Meal – Moving from individual items with 50, 55 or 60 to ONE item with 125, 85, 70 or 55 based on density.
Subject 6 – Cabinets, Enclosures, Frames or Housings, electrical apparatus Item 61110
Subject 7 – Item (Rule) 680, Note 2(c) – Maximum Allowable Dimensions of Lift Truck Skids, Pallets or Platforms for ‘Potentially Unstable Commodities’
Subject 8 – Abrasives Group
Subject 9 – Baskets or Hampers
Subject 10 – Yarn – Moving ALL to an 11 tier density/Class item.
Subject 11 – Washers (Washing Machines), Dryers (Drying Machines) or Washer-Dryer Combinations (Washing and Drying Machines combined), household laundry – Items 124185, 124065 and 124125 – Moving from Class 85 and Class 100 to 250 and 125 based on density
Subject 12 – Dough Working Machines – Item 114440
Subject 13 – Bicycles, electric (Electric Bikes or EBikes) – Adding NEW Item specifically for E-Bikes – Class 250
Subject 14 – Fishing Tackle, NOI – Canceling Fishing Tackle other than plastic or rubber (Item 16630 for class 125) to 15520 which is an 11 tier density/class item
Subject 15 – Fireplaces or Fireplace Accessory Group – Moves ALL Items into one 11 tier density/class item.
Subject 16 – Pumps, suction or pressure, dental, hospital or medical – Item 56840
Subject 17 – Fenders or Bumpers, boat or dock – Items 68090 and 68095
Subject 18 – Wood Sawing Machines (Saws and Engines combined), portable, including Chain Saws – Item 133250 – Item 133250 is canceled with reference to new item 129060, naming “Saws, power
operated, portable, NOI, including Portable Sawmill Machines or Chainsaws,” with classes
predicated on packaging and density.
Subject 19 – Broilers, Grills or Waffle Irons, electric, other than oven-type – Item 61065 – Cancels item 61065 (Class 85) and moves into 26720 which is 175 and 85 depending upon density.
Subject 20 – Carpets, Carpeting, Carpet Remnants or Rugs – Item 70680 – Packaging
Subject 21 -Furniture Group – Note, Item 79022
Subject 22 – Furniture Group – Notes, Items 79023, 79024, 79026, 79030, 79031 and 79032
Subject 23 – Parts, chair or stool, wooden, finished – Item 83340
Subject 24 – Spreaders, salt or sand, vehicle mounting
Subject 25 – Manikins, medical or rescue training; or Kits, medical training aid – Item 56825
Subject 26 – Firearms or Firearm Parts, NOI – Item 69300 – Separates Firearms and Firearms parts into TWO separate items
Subject 27 – Machines, pneumatic tire changing – Item 124670
Subject 28 – Insulation or Insulating Material, calcium silicate and fiber combined – Item 103080
Subject 29 – Trusses, medical or surgical
Subject 30 – Glass, recreational vehicle (RV), travel trailer or horse trailer
Subject 31 -Item (Rule) 680, Sec. 7(b)(3) – Requirements for Pails Unitized or Secured on Lift Truck Skids, Pallets or Platforms
Subject 32 – Item (Rule) 680, Sec. 9(b) – Strapping Requirements for Articles Exceeding 48 Inches in Height
Subject 33 – Hot Chocolate or Hot Cocoa Mixes
Subject 34 – Fenders, boat-carrying trailer, utility trailer, or snow or ice vehicle
Subject 35 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 36 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 37 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 38 – Beans, castor – Item 23020
Subject 39 – Cancelation of Numbered Packages
Subject 40 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 41 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 42 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items

NMFC Changes effective August 13, 2022

by logisticsplus | Jul 5, 2022 | News

The Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) has discussed new amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®). These NMFC changes are effective 08/13/2022.  Some notable changes are listed below.

Subject 1 – Flat Glass; or Glazing Units, glass, not in sash – Items 86700
and 86960
Subject 2 – Loudspeakers or Speakers – Item 62420 – Changed to a Single class, 125
Subject 3 – Weatherstrips or Weatherstripping – Item 196955
Subject 4 – Fittings, electrical conduit, NOI – Item 62010
Subject 5 – Ironing Boards
Subject 6 – Glass Fireplace Guards or Screens – Item 69455
Subject 7 – Hitches or Couplers, vehicle, not wheeled – Item 192030 – Changed from a single class 70 to a full density item.
Subject 8 – Organs, Pianos, Keyboards or Synthesizers, electronic or
digital – Item 139165
Subject 9 – Beds, disappearing folding type, door, recess or wall, or
Murphy Beds – Item 79720
Subject 10 – Specifications for Wood Boxes
Subject 11 – Item (Rule) 280 and Item (Rule) 680 – Flexible Intermediate
Bulk Containers (FIBCs)
Subject 12 – Item (Rule) 580 – Labeling, Marking or Tagging Freight – The terminology and requirements in Item 580 are amended to be consistent with today’s practices.
Subject 13 – Lights (Lites) and Frames, boat porthole or deck; or Glass,
automobile or boat, including Windshields or Windshield Glass – Items 25100 and 86630
Subject 14 – Plastic or Rubber Tire Patches, Plugs or Liners – Items
157213 and 157215
Subject 15 – Silica Gel, including Silica Gel Catalyst or Desiccants –
Item 46050
Subject 16 – Mulch, horticultural – Item 138720 – Changed to a single class 70.
Subject 17 – Seats or Backs, chair or stool
Subject 18 – Chair Parts, molded paper or pulp – Item 82845
Subject 19 – Mail – Item 133940
Subject 20 – Item (Rule) 420, Sec. 3 – Explanation of the ‘0’ Class
Subject 21 – Balls, tennis – Item 15590 – Changed to two tier class item based on density of Less than 6 pcf or 6 pcf or greater
Subject 22 – Item (Rule) 680 – Requirements for Pails Unitized or Secured on Lift Truck Skids, Pallets or Platforms – amended by the addition of new paragraph 3 in Sec. 7(b), which provides detailed requirements for the unitization or securement of pails on lift truck skids or pallets.
Subject 23 – Item (Rule) 680, Sec. 9(b) – Strapping Requirements for Articles Exceeding 48 Inches in Height – Item 680, Sec. 9(b) is amended to require the use of at least two straps around the perimeter of two or more articles each exceeding 48 inches in height when tendered side-by-side on lift truck skids or pallets.
Subject 24 – Telescopes, NOI, toy or other than toy – Item 58350
Subject 25 – Manikins, medical or rescue training; or Kits, medical
training aid – Item 56825
Subject 26 – Bins, revolving – Item 82340
Subject 27 – Pads, heating, electric – Item 62640
Subject 28 – Bed Kits, unassembled, unfinished wood, including Loft Bed Kits – Item 81360
Subject 29 – Bottle Openers, NOI – Item 100560 – Changed from Single class 77.5 to a two tier class based on being less than 12 pcf or 12 pcf or greater.
Subject 30 – Pens or Markers, writing
Subject 31 – Bins, hardware, small parts storage or tool, compartmented,
steel, not thinner than 24 gauge – Item 79085
Subject 32 – Toilet Bowls or Toilet Tanks – Items 159505 and 159510 – These Items canceled and moved into Plumbing Good #158880. A full Density item.
Subject 33 – Package 1018
Subject 34 – Item (Rule) 225 – Definition of or Specifications for Pails
Subject 35 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 36 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 37 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 38 – Miscellaneous Packaging Provisions
Subject 39 – Specific Provisions for Commodities Regulated as
Hazardous Materials – Items 12780, 14160, 14700 and 14770
Subject 40 – Refrigerants, NOI, other than gas – Item 169270 – Amended to restrict its application to materials not required by the DOT to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard. New Note, item 169271 is established to clarify the item’s application and to direct the Classification user to other items for classes applicable to such hazardous materials.
Subject 41 – Cancelation of Numbered Packages
Subject 42 – Cancelation of Numbered Packages
Subject 43 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 44 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items
Subject 45 – Obsolete Provisions – Multiple Items