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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
4623
 
Phraseology:

COSMETIC, PERSONAL CARE OR PERFUMERY PRODUCTS MFG. — production or packaging — not manufacturing ingredients

Footnote:

This classification applies to the manufacturing or packaging of products intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance. Such products include, but are not limited to, facial and eye makeup, skin lotions, moisturizers and creams, hair and body shampoos, hair preparations, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, perfumes and colognes. This classification also applies to the manufacture of incense or potpourri.

The manufacturing, blending or packaging of drugs, medicines or pharmaceutical preparations that are intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease shall be classified as 4611, Drug, Medicine or Pharmaceutical Preparations Mfg.

The manufacture of candles shall be classified as 4557, Ink, Adhesive, Polish or Wax Products Mfg.

The manufacture of soap or detergent products for household or industrial cleaning, pet shampoo or bar soap shall be classified as 4720, Soap or Synthetic Detergent Mfg.

Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$5.67New/Renewal
9/1/2022$5.95New/Renewal
9/1/2021$5.20New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

COSMETIC, PERSONAL CARE OR PERFUMERY PRODUCTS MFG. — production or packaging — not manufacturing ingredients

Footnote:

This classification applies to the manufacturing or packaging of products intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance. Such products include, but are not limited to, facial and eye makeup, skin lotions, moisturizers and creams, hair and body shampoos, hair preparations, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, perfumes and colognes. This classification also applies to the manufacture of incense or potpourri.

The manufacturing, blending or packaging of drugs, medicines or pharmaceutical preparations that are intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease shall be classified as 4611, Drug, Medicine or Pharmaceutical Preparations Mfg.

The manufacture of candles shall be classified as 4557, Ink, Adhesive, Polish or Wax Products Mfg.

The manufacture of bar or liquid soap or detergents shall be classified as 4720, Soap or Synthetic Detergent Mfg.

1/1/2019
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