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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
8032
 
Phraseology:
STORES — clothing, shoes, linen or fabric products — wholesale
Footnote:
This classification applies to wholesale stores engaged in the sale of clothing, shoes, linens and fabric products, including but not limited to curtains and draperies.

This classification also applies to employers that do not manufacture but prepare clothing for display and sale by sewing in labels, tagging, pressing, placing on hangers or packaging for clothing retailers on a fee basis.

This classification also applies to employers that receive or purchase, sort, cut, launder, bundle and resell wiping cloth or rag material.

Retail clothing stores shall be classified as 8008, Stores — clothing, shoes, linens or fabric products — retail.

Clothing manufacturing shall be classified as 2501(1), Clothing Mfg. Clothing manufacturers include employers who design garments, even if some or all of the production sewing or assembling operations are subcontracted.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$5.10New/Renewal
9/1/2022$5.13New/Renewal
9/1/2021$4.82New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
STORES — clothing, wearing apparel or dry goods — wholesale

Footnote:
This classification applies to wholesale stores engaged in the sale of clothing, shoes, linens and fabric products, including but not limited to curtains and draperies.

This classification also applies to employers that do not manufacture but prepare clothing for display and sale by sewing in labels, tagging, pressing, placing on hangers or packaging for clothing retailers on a fee basis.

Retail clothing stores shall be classified as 8008, Stores — clothing, shoes, linens or fabric products — retail.

Clothing manufacturing shall be classified as 2501(1), Clothing Mfg. Clothing manufacturers include employers who design garments, even if some or all of the production sewing or assembling operations are subcontracted.

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