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
Additional detail is included in the DOCKET 2022-3 bulletin. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
