FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 47: Transportation › Subpart 47.2
FAR 47.201 Definitions.
The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.
In plain English
This section defines two terms used in the FAR subpart on transportation: 'general freight' and 'office furniture.' It matters to contractors because these definitions determine which shipping and transportation rules apply to the property they move for the Government.
Applies to: Contractors involved in transporting Government property under this subpart
Key terms: General freight · Office furniture · Household goods
Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.
The text
As used in this subpart—
General freight means supplies, goods, and transportable property not encompassed in the definitions of household goods or office furniture.
Office furniture means furniture, equipment, fixtures, records, and other equipment and materials used in Government offices, hospitals, and similar establishments.
← 47.200 Scope of subpart. · 47.202 Presolicitation planning. →
Rule changes for FAR Part 47
- Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 ↗ · proposed 2026-09-18 · comments due 2026-10-19
- Federal Acquisition Regulation: Training To Prevent Human Trafficking for Certain Air Carriers; Correction ↗ · final rule 2024-12-30 · effective 2025-01-03
- Federal Acquisition Regulation: Training To Prevent Human Trafficking for Certain Air Carriers ↗ · final rule 2024-12-16 · effective 2025-01-03
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.