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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
3241
 
Phraseology:

WIRE, WIRE ROPE OR WIRE CABLE MFG. — including wire drawing

Footnote:

This classification applies to the manufacture of insulated or non-insulated wire, wire rope or wire cable used for electrical, non-electrical or load bearing applications when the manufacturing process includes wire drawing operations. This classification also applies to the drawing of metal to produce rod stock less than 1/2" in diameter. This classification includes the heating of wire or rod stock to facilitate the drawing process and the galvanizing, coating, insulating or braiding of the drawn wire or rod.

The manufacture of wire, wire rope or wire cable when the manufacturing process does not include wire drawing operations shall be classified as 4470, Wire, Wire Rope or Wire Cable Mfg. — no wire drawing.

The manufacture of electrical wire harnesses shall be classified as 3651, Electrical Wire Harness Mfg.

Drawing metal rod to produce rod stock 1/2" in diameter or larger shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making or Processing.

The manufacture of products from wire stock shall be classified as 3257, Wire Goods Mfg.

Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$3.53New/Renewal
9/1/2022$3.47New/Renewal
9/1/2021$3.42New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

WIRE, WIRE ROPE OR WIRE CABLE MFG. — including wire drawing

This classification applies to the manufacture of products from wire stock, including but not limited to springs; wire display racks; wire cloth; guitar strings; wire brush; classifying and grading screens; wire mattress assemblies; barbed wire and chain link fence fabric.

The manufacture of mattresses and box springs shall be classified as 2570, Mattress or Box Springs Mfg.

Also refer to Classifications 3241, Wire, Wire Rope or Wire Cable Mfg. — including wire drawing, and 4470, Wire, Wire Rope or Wire Cable Mfg. — no wire drawing.

1/1/2018
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