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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
8013(2)
 
Phraseology:

STORES — eyewear — wholesale or retail

Footnote:

This classification applies to stores engaged in the sale of prescription or non-prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses or sunglasses, including fitting and minor repair operations. This classification also applies to dispensing opticians.

Optometrists' practices, including the sale of eyeglasses exclusively to patients, shall be classified as 8834, Physicians' Practices and Outpatient Clinics.

Lens manufacturing or the grinding or cutting of lens blanks shall be separately classified as 4150(2), Lens Mfg.

The manufacture of optical goods other than lenses shall be classified as 4150(1), Optical Goods Mfg.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:
Stores
Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$1.07New/Renewal
9/1/2022$1.05New/Renewal
9/1/2021$1.13New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

STORES — eyewear — wholesale or retail

Footnote:

This classification applies to stores engaged in the sale of prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses, including fitting and minor repair operations. This classification also applies to dispensing opticians.

Optometrists' practices, including the sale of eyeglasses exclusively to patients, shall be classified as 8834, Physicians' Practices and Outpatient Clinics.

Lens manufacturing and the grinding or cutting of lens blanks shall be separately classified as 4150(2), Lens Mfg.

The manufacture of optical goods other than lenses shall be classified as 4150(1), Optical Goods Mfg.

1/1/2020
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