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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
3085
 
Phraseology:
FOUNDRIES — nonferrous — N.O.C.
Footnote:
This classification applies to foundries that produce nonferrous castings from metals, including but not limited to aluminum, brass, zinc, bronze and precious metals. This classification includes incidental processing operations such as the removal of gates, risers, burrs and flash.

This classification includes the manufacture of foundry sand cores that are used in the employer's foundry operations.

Foundry operations are General Exclusions; therefore, unless specifically included in the language of a classification, foundry operations shall be separately classified. See Part 3, Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The manufacture of patterns for use in foundry operations shall be separately classified as 2790, Pattern or Model Mfg.

The casting of steel shall be classified as 3082, Foundries — steel castings, in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Enterprises rule.

The casting of iron shall be classified as 3081, Foundries — iron, in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Enterprises rule.

Smelting, sintering, refining or alloying metals shall be classified as 1438, Smelting, Sintering, Refining or Alloying.

The machining and assembly of castings to produce finished parts or components, including but not limited to skateboard trucks, pump housings, propellers, fittings, billets, pulleys and valves shall be separately classified.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$10.23New/Renewal
9/1/2022$8.82New/Renewal
9/1/2021$7.80New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
FOUNDRIES — nonferrous — N.O.C. This classification applies to foundries that produce nonferrous castings from metals, including but not limited to aluminum, brass, zinc, bronze and precious metals. This classification includes incidental processing operations such as the removal of gates, risers, burrs and flash.

This classification includes the manufacture of foundry sand cores that are used in the employer's foundry operations.

The machining and assembly of castings to produce finished parts or components, including but not limited to skateboard trucks, propellers, fittings, pump housings, billets, pulleys and valves shall be separately classified.

The manufacture of patterns for use in foundry operations shall be separately classified as 2790, Pattern or Model Mfg.

The casting of steel shall be separately classified as 3082, Foundries — steel castings, in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Enterprises rule.

The casting of iron shall be separately classified as 3081, Foundries — iron, in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Enterprises rule.

Smelting, sintering, refining or alloying metals shall be classified as 1438, Smelting, Sintering, Refining or Alloying.

9/1/2022
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