Form

Proposal to Amend the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)^®

It is essential that you provide detailed information relating to the transportation characteristics of the involved product, so please respond to all questions as completely as possible. You are encouraged to submit a supporting statement along with any studies you may have conducted, including all underlying raw data. Any other information available that would help identify or explain the product, such as advertising literature, product sheets or photographs, is also requested.

In accordance with FCDC policies, the information you furnish–except certain confidential information–will be included in a Public Docket File and made available to all persons having an interest in the proposal. The FCDC procedures are available online at www.nmfta.org.

If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact our staff at 703-838-1810 or fcdc@nmfta.org.

First name

Last name

Job title

Company name*

Country*

United States

Canada

Phone*

Fax

Email*

Website*

Please provide PRESENT and PROPOSED item details and the justification for the proposed change. *

Brief description of the involved product*

Trade name or advertising nomenclature name or advertising nomenclature*

Material construction or consist (Please be as specific as possible, and list all materials or ingredients in order of predominance, with percentages if available.)*

Product is...*

Dry

Liquid

Paste

Is the product subject to U. S. Department of Transportation regulations governing hazardous materials?*

Yes

Does the product require temperature control?*

Yes

As shipped, are there any exposed projections, edges or extensions?*

Yes

Is the freight palletized?*

Yes

Is more than one person needed to load or unload the freight?*

Yes

Is the freight compatible with mechanical handling equipment?*

Yes

Are there precautionary markings or instructions on the shipping package(s) or shipping documents?*

Yes

Is the freight top-heavy or does it have a balance point that requires special handling?*

Yes

Does the product require any special handling in loading or unloading?*

Yes

Does the product require floor-loading or special placement in the vehicle?*

Yes

Does the freight require a special orientation, such as being loaded in an upright position?*

Yes

Can the freight be stacked (tiered) in conventional trailers?*

Yes

As shipped, does the product provide a regular, load-bearing surface for top freight?*

Yes

If the product is wheeled, does it rest on its own wheels during shipment?*

Yes

Does the product require blocking or bracing for safe transportation?*

Yes

Is the product magnetically sensitive?*

Yes

Does the product contain magnetic materials?*

Yes

Upload Supporting Data

* Specific model names and numbers, and related market data, will NOT be included in the Public Docket File. Products will be identified generically, e.g., “oil filters” or “plastic bottles,” and the source of the data will be identified as “shipper,” receiver,” “carrier,” etc.

Please give exact figures. Use the '+' to add additional products.

** To compute density, multiply the three dimensions of length, width and height as tendered to the carrier for shipment (in inches)—including any projections, extensions, overhangs, etc. Divide the result by the number 1728 to convert cubic inches to cubic feet. Then divide the weight as tendered to the carrier by the ascertained cubic feet.

Where articles are unitized on lift truck skids, pallets, platforms or racks, the skid, pallet, platform or rack must be included in the computation of density.

To determine the cube (cubic feet) of drums, pails, rolls or other cylindrical-shaped packages not tendered on lift truck skids, pallets, platforms or racks, square the greatest diameter of the package and multiply by the height (length). For irregular shapes, use the extreme dimensions of length, width and height, including any projections, extensions, overhangs, etc.

If you need assistance, please contact us at 703-838-1810 or fcdc@nmfta.org.