NMFC 70250 - Floating Docks & Platforms | Class 150–250

Note 70251: NOTE-Applies on floating docks, or sections thereof, including those represented as lifts for personal watercraft, but does not apply on mechanical boat or watercraft lifts. For provisions applicable to mechanical boat or watercraft lifts, see item 120700, 'Conveyors, Elevators or Lifts or Parts thereof, NOI.'

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify fit: This item covers floating docks, swimmers' platforms, and watercraft floats or lifts—complete units or sections—made of aluminum, plastic, steel, or wood in packages.
2. Measure the full packaged footprint (L x W x H), including rails, cleats, ladders, bumpers, and crating. Class is dimensions-based with two breakpoints; even small overhangs can change the class.
3. Package rigidly: use frames or crates, secure buoyant floats to prevent shift, add edge boards on aluminum/wood rails, and block hardware so nothing protrudes. Mark non-stackable only if true to avoid fees.
4. Document clearly: list piece counts and section lengths, reference NMFC 70250 and selected class, and pre-arrange accessorials common to marinas or lakefronts (limited access, appointment, liftgate, overlength).

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

• Avoid reclass fees by aligning with the dimensions-driven classes (150–250) and the note for this item, reducing rating disputes and chargebacks.
• Lower total cost by shipping modular sections instead of assembled docks to stay under size triggers, cutting cubic capacity and overlength surcharges.
• Faster quoting and carrier approval: a known NMFC with packaged goods and clear measurements speeds rate shopping and scheduling.
• Fewer damages and claims: rigid crating and proper blocking protect aluminum, plastic floats, and finished surfaces, improving delivery quality and customer satisfaction.