Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 47, § 1961.1. Inventories of manufacturers or merchants defined

For the purpose of the classification of property subject to ad valorem taxation and the determination of the applicable percentage of fair market value in determining assessed valuation, the term “inventories of manufacturers or merchants” shall mean all goods held in inventory as raw materials, goods-in-process, or finished goods whether held by manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, or retailers.