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            The Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) released a new experimental data product May 21, 2021. Publication Release
            
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            2017 Commodity Flow Survey Publication was released September 15, 2020. Data Release
            
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            The 2017 Public Use File (PUF) was released August 28, 2020.
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            Data are provided on the shipment characteristics of commodities transported in the U.S. by geographic area, temperature control, exports, and HAZMAT. Publication

            

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            Data on shipments of hazardous materials by establishments located in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Publication

            

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            Data on exports, includes shipments to a foreign country from the 50 states and Washington, DC., shipments to U.S. possessions and territories.
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