Classification Research Projects

The following is a list of research surveys currently being conducted by the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) to obtain information relating to commodity transportation characteristics and/or packaging. The CCSB 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.
   
Project Name No. Date Assigned Staff Status
Air Bags, automobile crash protection 1104 August, 2009 Lisa Winter Active
Assemblies, chimney or smoke flue 1109 October, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active
Cameras or Camcorders 1098 May, 2009 Lisa Winter Active
Chairs or Stools, including Folding or Revolving Chairs or Stools - Various Items 1103 July, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active
Clothing  1091 February, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active
Cloths or Rags, cleaning, dusting, polishing or wiping 1106 September, 2009 Lisa Winter Active
Costumes, masquerade or theatrical 1088 September, 2008 Lisa Winter Active
Cylinders, for shipping air, gases or liquids under pressure 1095 April, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active
Dry Goods – Item 49390 1107 September, 2009 Lisa Winter Active
Fire Extinguishers, charged  1093 February, 2009 Lisa Winter / Erin Topper Active
Floats, swimmers', or Floating Docks, including Watercraft Floats 1078 February, 2008 Lisa Winter Active
Glass Bottles, Carboys, Demijohns or Jars 1099 May, 2009 Erin Topper Active
Hay  1094 March, 2009 Erin Topper Active
Heat Pumps, swimming pool 1102 June, 2009 George Beck Active
Hose, plastic or rubber, reinforced with fabric or wire  1096 April, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active
Internal Combustion Engines 1105 August, 2009 Erin Topper Active
Item (Rule) 640 966 February, 2004 Bill Mascaro Active
Masks, face, air filtering; Respirators, face, with or without replaceable filters; or Resuscitators 1081 April, 2008 Lisa Winter Active
Pipe or Tubing, or Pipe or Tubing Fittings, iron or steel 1071 October, 2007 Erin Topper Active
Products Requiring Protection or Isolation from Odor-Emitting Freight, Debris or Infestation 1100 May, 2009 Lisa Winter Active
Tanks, hot water storage, hydro-pneumatic or water heater 1090 October, 2008 Bill Mascaro Active
Theatre (Theater) Chairs – Item 80700 1111 December, 2009 Don Newell Active
Tires 1101 June, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active
Washers (Washing Machines) or Washer-extractors, laundry, other than household 1110 November, 2009 Don Newell Active
Water Heaters – Item 26520 1108 October, 2009 Bill Mascaro Active