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.

Shipment Information Spreadsheet is available for you to record and submit your information. To email information directly to the CCSB, click here and attach a completed shipment information spreadsheet and/or other supporting documentation: research@nmfta.org.

Project Name	No.	Date Assigned	Staff	Status
Air Cleaners, Dehumidifiers, NOI, or Washers, with blowers or fans – Item 114110	1185	June, 2013	Don Newell	Active
Air Coolers or Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Air Handlers, or Refrigeration Evaporators or Condensers – Items 114125 and 114126	1171	October, 2012	Erin Topper	Active
Air Curtains	1186	June, 2013	Dan Horning	Active
Automobile Parts – Various Items	1152	February, 2012	Bill Mascaro	Docketed
Bars, nutritional or snack, granola, cereal, grain or protein, with or without fruit, nuts or other ingredients	1161	April, 2012	Allison Austin	Docketed
Cabinets, fire hose or fire extinguisher storage	1173	December, 2012	Nate Ripke	Active
Cabinets or Lockers, storage or wardrobe, including Kitchen or Base Cabinets – Item 80440	1159	March, 2012	Bill Mascaro	Active
Candy	1155	February, 2012	Dan Horning	Active
Cans, Receptacles, Receptacle Holders or Receptacle Liners, trash, garbage, refuse, waste or ash, with or without tops or wheels	1143	October, 2011	Allison Austin	Docketed (Reconsideration)
Casings, sausage or food product	1164	May, 2012	Nate Ripke	Docketed
Ceiling or Interior Siding or Ceiling or Interior Siding Moldings, Panels or Ornaments, metal, with or without acoustical or insulating material	1140	September, 2011	Dan Horning	Docketed
Chaise Lounges, Couches, Davenports, Daybeds, Divans, Lounges, Sofas, Sofa Beds or Tete-a-tetes	1184	May, 2013	Bill Mascaro	Active
Cookers, Grills or Smokers, outdoor, ceramic	1151	February, 2012	George Beck	Active
Cultures, bacteria, used in the production of wine or dairy products	1179	March, 2013	Allison Austin	Active
Cuttings, Scions or Seedlings, florist or nursery stock – Item 71175	1170	October, 2012	Don Newell	Active
Dressing or Stuffing, bread base, Bread Crumbs, Bread Cubes or Croutons, or Dust or Meal, biscuit, cracker or matzo – Items 72810 and 72815	1174	December, 2012	Allison Austin	Active
Earphones, Headphones or Headsets	1167	August, 2012	Nate Ripke	Active
Emergency Kits, including Highway Emergency Kits, Emergency Preparedness Kits and Survival Kits	1187	June, 2013	Dan Horning	Active
Flat Glass – Item 86700	1165	July, 2012	Dan Horning	Active
Forms, Molds or Tubes, cement or concrete construction forming or retaining or cement or concrete testing, or Liners, cement or concrete construction form, mold or tube	1144	November, 2011	Erin Topper	Docketed
Fruits, Meats, Vegetables or Dairy Products, freeze-dehydrated or freeze-dried – Item 76850	1182	May, 2013	Allison Austin	Active
Fruits or Vegetables, dried – Various Items	1183	May, 2013	Allison Austin	Active
Helicopter Rotor Blades or Rotor Blade Leading Edge Coverings	1168	September, 2012	Bill Mascaro	Active
Inserts or Supplements, newspaper – Item 161685	1181	May, 2013	Erin Topper	Active
Item (Rule) 180, Section II, and Item (Rule) 181, Section II – Compression/Vibration Test	1126	February, 2011	Erin Topper	Active (Item 181 Only)
Kits or Sets, coffee service – Item 73725	1156	February, 2012	Allison Austin	Docketed
Machines, plastic pipe fusion, including Butt Fusion Machines – Item 124668	1166	July, 2012	George Beck	Docketed
Mixers or Peelers, food, or Food Processors or Blenders, household, electric – Item 62560	1180	April, 2013	Nate Ripke	Active
Mop Wringers and Buckets combined, wheeled	1176	February, 2013	Shannon Allard	Active
Nonflammable Gases	1157	February, 2012	Erin Topper	Docketed
Products Requiring Protection or Isolation from Odor-Emitting Freight, Debris or Infestation	1100	May, 2009	Erin Topper	Active
Pulpboard, Fiberboard, Paperboard or Paper, corrugated, fluted or indented – Item 151315	1158	March, 2012	Erin Topper	Docketed
Radiator Cores	1169	October, 2012	Bill Mascaro	Active
Refrigerators or Freezers, including Cooling or Freezing Rooms, Room Panels or Wall Sections	1178	March, 2013	Nate Ripke	Active
Seats, toilet, children’s, including Potty Seats or Trainer Seats	1175	February, 2013	Shannon Allard	Active
Skateboards	1172	December, 2012	Shannon Allard	Active
Snowplows or Snow Pushers, vehicle or tractor mounting, with or without mounting hardware	1148	January, 2012	Bill Mascaro	Docketed
Stone Blocks, Pieces or Slabs – Item 90500	1122	November, 2010	Erin Topper	Docketed
Umbrellas, beach, garden, lawn, market, patio, vehicle or farm implement, cloth and metal or wood, other than collapsed or folded	1162	April, 2012	Don Newell	Active
Video Games (Video Game Discs or Cartridges)	1153	February, 2012	Nate Ripke	Active
Welding Bars, Rods or Wire (Welding Electrodes)	1177	February, 2013	Erin Topper	Active