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. 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