Corrections & Updates Log

📝 Found an Error?

We maintain this public corrections log as part of our commitment to transparency and data accuracy. If you identify an error in our database, please report it:

Email: corrections@freightclass.org

Include:

NMFC Article ID and description
Specific error or discrepancy
Source documentation (if available)
Your contact information (optional, for follow-up)

Response Time: All reports are investigated within 48 hours. Verified corrections are published here with timestamps.

Recent Corrections (January 2025)

January 18, 2025

Corrected

NMFC 86850 - Electronics Classification Update

Article ID: 86850 - Computers, electronic, assembled

Issue Reported: Freight class listed as 92.5 for assembled computers in retail packaging, should be 85 per NMFTA Supplement 18

Source Verification: NMFTA Publication 100-AB, Supplement 18 (effective January 1, 2025)

Correction Applied: Class updated from 92.5 to 85

Corrected By: David Johnson, CTLP - Chief Freight Classification Specialist

Timestamp: January 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM EST

Reporter: M. Anderson (verified logistics professional)

Impact: This correction affects all shipments of assembled computers in original packaging. Users who shipped under Class 92.5 between January 1-18, 2025 may have overpaid. Contact your carrier for potential rate adjustments.

January 12, 2025

Corrected

NMFC 113000 - Furniture Description Clarification

Article ID: 113000-02 - Chairs, office, NOI

Issue Reported: Description incomplete - missing KD (knocked down) vs. setup specification

Source Verification: NMFTA Publication 100-AB, Item 113000

Correction Applied: Updated description to specify "setup or knocked down, in boxes or crates"

Corrected By: Sarah Chen, CLS - Logistics Consultant

Timestamp: January 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM EST

Reporter: J. Smith (community user)

Note: This was a description clarification only. Freight class (125) remains unchanged.

January 8, 2025

Verified Accurate

NMFC 6085 - Agricultural Implements Classification

Article ID: 6085 - Tool assortments, agricultural implements

Issue Reported: User questioned whether freight class should be 70 instead of 77.5

Source Verification: NMFTA Publication 100-AB, Item 6085

Investigation Result: Our database is correct. Class 77.5 confirmed per NMFTA source. Class 70 applies only to individual implements (Item 6080), not tool assortments.

Verified By: David Johnson, CTLP - Chief Freight Classification Specialist

Timestamp: January 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM EST

Reporter: R. Williams (freight broker)

Clarification: Tool assortments (multiple items together) have different classifications than individual tools. Always check the specific NMFC sub-item that matches your commodity.

December 2024

December 20, 2024

Corrected

NMFC 24500 - Plastic Products Density Classification

Article ID: 24500 - Plastic products, NOI

Issue Reported: Density ranges incorrectly listed in sub-item descriptions

Correction Applied: Updated density thresholds to match NMFTA publication

Timestamp: December 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM EST

Total Corrections in December 2024: 1

Reports Verified Accurate: 2

Correction Statistics

4

Total Corrections YTD

99.94%

Database Accuracy

24hrs

Avg Response Time

Accuracy Calculation: Based on 6,609 total articles, with 4 corrections year-to-date = 99.94% accuracy rate.

Our Goal: Maintain >99.9% accuracy through continuous verification and community feedback.

Our Correction Process

1

Report Received

Error reports sent to corrections@freightclass.org are logged immediately in our tracking system.

2

Initial Review (Within 4 Hours)

A certified freight classification specialist reviews the report and identifies the NMFC article in question.

3

Source Verification (Within 24 Hours)

We verify the reported issue against official NMFTA publications, supplements, and current tariff items.

4

Correction or Confirmation (Within 48 Hours)

If error is confirmed, database is corrected immediately. If accurate, we provide detailed explanation with source citation.

5

Public Documentation

All corrections are published on this page with full transparency: what changed, why, when, and who verified it.

6

Reporter Notification

If contact information was provided, the reporter is notified of the outcome and thanked for contributing to data quality.

Correction Archive

This page displays corrections from the current year. For older correction records, please contact info@freightclass.org.

Retention Policy: We maintain correction records for 7 years to ensure transparency and historical accuracy tracking.