NMFC 16656 - Rails (Poles), in packages | Class 70

Note 16659: NOTE-Provisions also apply on necessary hardware in same or separate packages.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Enter NMFC 16656 and Class 70 on the BOL; mark piece count and the longest length on each package to prevent misrouted long freight charges.
2. Protect ends and surfaces: add end caps, use corrugated sleeves or PVC tubes, and band poles into tight bundles that can’t roll; block or palletize for forklift handling.
3. Separate mixed materials (aluminum, steel, composite, wood) with dividers to avoid abrasion and corrosion transfer—especially for outdoor rail kits.
4. Flag overlength items during quoting and pickup; request side-access or curtain-side equipment when shipping long volleyball uprights, net posts, or track-and-field poles.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Predictable pricing with fixed Class 70—no density math and fewer reclass disputes.
• Damage reduction from proper packaging keeps poles straight, cutting returns on volleyball uprights and net rails.
• Bundled, clearly labeled packages speed terminal handling and can lower accessorial risk.
• Non-hazardous classification streamlines carrier selection and accelerates tender-to-pickup timing.