NMFC Notice of Disposition on Docket 2023-2
Notice of Disposition on Docket 2023-2
We would like to bring to your attention an important development from the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) regarding Docket 2023-2. This notice concerns the Freight Classification Development Council's (FCDC) recent public meeting on June 6th and its subsequent recommendation for an amendment.
The FCDC has announced that the amendment to Docket 2023-2 is scheduled to be issued on July 6th, with an effective date of August 5th. This amendment will introduce significant changes to the classification and regulation of freight shipments, impacting various industries and stakeholders.
Key details regarding the Notice of Disposition on Docket 2023-2:
- Meeting Details: The FCDC held a public meeting on June 6th, where discussions and deliberations took place regarding the proposed amendment.
- Amendment Issuance: The NMFTA has confirmed that the amendment to Docket 2023-2 will be officially issued on July 6th. This document will outline the specific changes and revisions to the current freight classification guidelines.
- Effective Date: The amended regulations will take effect on August 5th. It is important to note that compliance with the updated rules will be mandatory from this date forward.
Considering the impact these changes may have on your operations, it is advisable to review the amendment closely and assess how it will affect your industry, business, or organization. Ensure you take appropriate measures to comply with the new classifications before the effective date to avoid any disruptions or penalties.
| Item | Description Summary | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 15505 | Athletic Goods Group | Cancel; See 15520 |
| 15520 | Athletic Goods Group | Subject to item 15500 |
| Weight Lifting Benches or Athletic Utility Benches, NOI | In boxes or crates, see Note, item 15522, subject to Item 170 and having a density in pounds per cubic foot of: | |
| Sub 1 | Less than 1 | 400 |
| Sub 2 | 1 but less than 2 | 300 |
| Sub 3 | 2 but less than 4 | 250 |
| Sub 4 | 4 but less than 6 | 175 |
| Sub 5 | 6 but less than 8 | 125 |
| Sub 6 | 8 but less than 10 | 100 |
| Sub 7 | 10 but less than 12 | 92.5 |
| Sub 8 | 12 but less than 15 | 85 |
| Sub 9 | 15 but less than 22.5 | 70 |
| Sub 10 | 22.5 but less than 30 | 65 |
| Sub 11 | 30 or greater | 60 |
| 15522 | No Change | |
| 15523 | No Change | |
| 15524 | No Change | |
| 15525 | No Change | |
| 15526 | Applies only on balls of official or regulation size and weight. Balls that do not meet these specifications are classified as play balls, per item 84260 | |
| 15527 | Also applies on accompanying complement of accessories or equipment | |
| 15528 | Does not apply on motorized skateboards. For applicable provisions see item 190235 | |
| 15530 | Backboards, Basketball goal | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15535 | Bait, fish, natural, preserved; dough or meal type | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15540 | Balls, croquet, composition | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15545 | Balls, hand or squash, rubber, hollow, etc | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15560 | Balls, NOI, inflated, with or without final cover, see Note, Item 15562 | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15562 | Cancel; see item 15526 | |
| 15580 | Balls, table tennis (Ping-Pong Balls) | Cancel; see item 15520 |
A summary of the changes is essentially that individuated freight classes based off a host of athletic goods are now appearing consolidated under a density based description related to NMFC 15520.
| Item | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 15600 | Baseballs | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15620 | Bases, baseball or softball | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15640 | Batons, twirling | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15680 | Bats, baseball, softball or cricket | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15820 | Bindings, alpine snow ski, metal or metal and plastic combined | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15930 | Bowling Balls | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 15940 | Bowling Pins | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16040 | Croquet Sets | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16060 | Curling Stones | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16080 | Cushions, toboggan | 149265 |
| 16100 | Decoys, bird, mechanical | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16160 | Discs, shuffleboard | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16190 | Dumbbells or Barbells | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16192 | Note Cancel; no further application | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16200 | Dumbbells, Metal, NOI | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16255 | Fish Hooks | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16260 | Fish Strings | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16270 | Fishing Line | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16280 | Fishing Poles or Rod | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16281 | Cancel; no further application | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16320 | Football Blocking Dummies | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16330 | Football Blocking Machines or Sleds | Cancel; see item 15520 |
| 16332 | Cancel; no further application |
Additional commodities were updated in the Notice of Disposition to reflect the shift to the freight class being density based:
- 187645, Trunks, Traveling Bags or Related Articles (subject to item 187600)
- 84260, Games
- 150550, Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, Fiberboard or Pulpboard (See note Item 150551)
- 58770, Drugs or Medicines, NOI (See notes items 58771, 58772 and 58774)
- 35255, Building Materials, Miscellaneous, Group: Subject to item 33570
For further information, we recommend contacting the NMFTA directly or referring to their official communications and resources related to Docket 2023-2 which is Chairman Erin N Topper. Stay updated with any additional notifications they may issue leading up to the effective date. Please share this information with relevant individuals or departments within your organization to ensure everyone is aware of the upcoming changes.
We hope this heads-up serves as a useful reminder, enabling you to prepare and adapt your operations accordingly. If you have any questions or require further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out.
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