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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
8106
 
Phraseology:
METAL STOCK DEALERS — ferrous or nonferrous — not metal scrap dealers
Footnote:

This classification applies to the sale of new ferrous or nonferrous metal stock, including but not limited to iron, steel, aluminum, brass and bronze. This classification also applies to the sale of load bearing metal wire rope or cable. This classification includes cutting, shearing, slitting, bending and straightening that is performed in connection with metal sales.

The fabrication of structural iron or steel components shall be classified as 3030, Iron or Steel Works — structural.

The fabrication of non-structural architectural or ornamental iron, steel, brass or bronze items shall be classified as 3040, Iron or Steel Works — non-structural.

Dealers of ferrous, nonferrous or stainless steel scrap metal shall be classified as 8500, Metal Scrap Dealers.

Fixed locations (not mobile) where employers collect or purchase, sort, consolidate and sell recovered recyclable raw materials, including but not limited to glass, plastic, paper and rubber, and where the sale of ferrous or nonferrous scrap metal does not equal or exceed 25% of gross receipts shall be classified as 9424(2), Recycled Material Dealers.

Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$4.74New/Renewal
9/1/2022$4.94New/Renewal
9/1/2021$5.01New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
IRON OR STEEL MERCHANTS — not junk dealers or iron or steel scrap dealers

This classification applies to the sale of new ferrous or nonferrous metal stock, including but not limited to iron, steel, aluminum, brass and bronze. This classification also applies to the sale of load bearing metal wire rope or cable. This classification includes incidental cutting, shearing, slitting, bending and straightening.

The fabrication of structural iron or steel components shall be classified as 3030, Iron or Steel Works — structural.

The fabrication of non-structural architectural or ornamental iron, steel, brass or bronze items shall be classified as 3040, Iron or Steel Works — non-structural.

Dealers of ferrous scrap metal shall be classified as 8265(1), Iron or Steel Scrap Dealers.

Dealers of nonferrous or stainless steel scrap metals shall be classified as 8500, Metal Scrap Dealers.

Dealers of ferrous or nonferrous scrap metals in addition to a miscellaneous line of secondhand materials, including but not limited to glass, plastic, textiles, paper and rubber shall be classified as 8265(2), Junk Dealers.

1/1/2018
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