International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic

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International Standard Industrial Classification of All
Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4
Complete structure draft for discussion
12 May 2004
United Nations Statistics Division
ISIC Rev.4 draft – May 2004
Note for reviewers
As new economic developments occur and needs in economic analysis change, underlying tools,
such as economic classifications, have to reflect these new conditions. The revision of the
International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) is being
conducted in this context.
The revision of ISIC pursues a number of goals, such as to adapt the classification to the changed
economic situation in the world, reflect the needs of countries in different phases of economic
development, improve the relationship of ISIC to other important activity classifications in use
around the world and to provide guidance to users of the classification through detailed
explanatory notes.
The current document is the third in a series of consultation documents in the revision process of
ISIC. It provides a complete draft of the proposed ISIC structure with a complete set of
explanatory notes. Also included in the document is a discussion related to the use of value added
for mixed activities. In previous discussions, the majority of countries have favored the use of
value added as the universal criterion for determining the primary activity of a unit, even in the
case of vertical integration. This document discusses options of how to make this universal rule
operational.
Comments are expected on all parts of this document, including a) the detailed aggregation
structure as such, b) the definition of individual categories, c) the discussion on the use of value
added. Comments on the structure can range from requests for additional detail over requests for
collapsing certain categories in this structure to completely different concepts of definition and
aggregation. The document also includes a number of comments on individual categories, to
which additional reactions are expected.
Please note that the top-level structure as proposed by the Expert Group on International
Economic and Social Classifications has been approved by the United Nations Statistical
Commission as the basis for the detail work on ISIC. Changes to the higher levels of the
classification will therefore be more difficult to accept at his point and would need more
extensive rationalizations.
To facilitate the review process, comments on this document should reference the codes used in
this draft.
This document should be discussed with data producers, data users and other stakeholders in your
county. Your comments should reflect your countries consolidated position on these issues.
Comments should be sent by 15 November 2004 by e-mail to the UN Classifications Hotline
(CHL@un.org), by fax (1 212 963-1374) or mail to:
United Nations Statistics Division
Attn: Statistical Classifications Section
DC2-1522, 2 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017, USA
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Table of contents
Determining the principal activity in the case of units engaged
in multiple activities................................................................................................4
ISIC Rev.4 draft structure....................................................................................................7
ISIC Rev.4 draft explanatory notes ...................................................................................24
A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.........................................................................25
B Mining and quarrying...........................................................................................38
C Manufacturing ......................................................................................................46
D Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply ............................................126
E Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities ...........129
F Construction .......................................................................................................133
G Trade...................................................................................................................141
H Transportation and storage .................................................................................157
J Accommodation and Food service activities......................................................166
K Information and communication ........................................................................170
L Financial and insurance activities.......................................................................181
M Real Estate, rental and leasing activities ............................................................187
N Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities ...............................................193
O Administrative and support service activities.....................................................204
P Education............................................................................................................214
Q Human health and social work ...........................................................................219
R Arts, entertainment and recreation .....................................................................224
S Other Service Activities .....................................................................................229
T Public administration and defence; compulsory social security.........................237
U Activities of house holds as employers; undifferentiated goods- and
services-producing activities of households for own use ...................................242
V Extraterritorial organizations and bodies............................................................243
Correspondence ISIC Rev.3.1 – ISIC Rev.4 draft...........................................................245
Correspondence ISIC Rev. 4 draft – ISIC Rev.3.1..........................................................295
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Determining the principal activity in the case of units engaged in
multiple activities
The responses to the ISIC Concepts paper reflected a desire to use the principal activity criterion
when classifying activities in ISIC Rev. 4 in all cases of multiple activities, including vertical
integration. The two cases of multiple activities addressed in this note are horizontally integrated
activities, in which each activity is independent of the other, and vertically integrated activities, in
which the output of one activity is the input of another. An example of the first case could be
repair and retail activities undertaken in the same unit. An example of the second case could be a
unit that makes steel and further processes that steel into a more complete fabricated metal
product.
In previous versions of ISIC, vertically integrated activities were classified to the downstream
activity, regardless of the relative importance of each activity. In ISIC Rev.4, it is proposed to
classify these units according to the principal activity. For horizontally integrated activities, it is
proposed to continue to classify these according to principal activity.
Principal activity is determined according to the value-added attributable to each activity (or to a
proxy such as revenue if value-added is not available). This can be calculated on a case-by-case
basis. However, to ensure more consistent results among those using the classification regardless
of the method of determination, ISIC could consider including in the text of the definitions predetermined classifications for common vertically integrated activities.
In this respect, guidance could be provided for the following cases:
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collecting maple sap and making maple syrup is classified to agriculture (0129);
mining and beneficiating are classified to mining (beneficiating includes crushing, screening,
washing, sizing, concentrating, and flotation for example) (Section B);
mining silver and refining ore to create dory bar at the mine site is classified to mining
(0721);
manufacture and installation or machinery and equipment as a combined activity is classified
to manufacturing (Section C);
manufacturing pasta and further mixing it to produce dried prepared pasta meals is classified
to pasta manufacturing (1074);
producing textile fabrics and further processing those fabrics into finished textile products or
apparel products are classified with producing textile fabrics (Division 13);
producing thread, yarn, fabric or apparel and finishing the same articles (including dying,
drying, stone washing, or other finishing activities) are classified to the thread, yarn, fabric, or
apparel activity rather than to the finishing activity (1311);
cutting logs or bolts and further processing the resulting wood into wood products are
classified to cutting logs and bolts (1610);
making paper and further processing that paper into converted paper products are classified to
making paper (1701);
refining petroleum and further processing the petroleum feed stocks to make petrochemicals
are classified to petroleum refining (1920);
primary processing of ferrous or nonferrous metals from ore and further producing fabricated
metals is classified to producing ferrous or nonferrous metals (Division 24);
secondary smelting and refining of metals with further production of fabricated metal
products is classified to secondary smelting or refining of metals (Division 24); and
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printed circuit assembly is classified based on the activity of assembling printed circuit
boards rather than the product produced (2610) (when treated as a manufacturing service).
Assembly of self-produced prefabricated components of constructions at the construction site
is classified as manufacturing (should there be, as before, a distinction between components
made of concrete and others?)
Question: If you support including default treatments such as these directly in the definitions, are
there other cases of vertically integrated activities that should also be added? Finally, if you do
not support providing specific guidance in the definitions, do you support including language
regarding the default classification when value added data are not available?
Combined or horizontally integrated activities can present similar problems. For example, the
combined activities of retailing new goods and repairing those goods could be classified to
different places at different times or between countries if done strictly on a principal activity
basis. Once again, common combinations of activities could be ruled to an area by default in the
definitions of the industries to avoid inconsistent application of ISIC.
Question: Are you in favor of adding specific default classifications to the industry definitions
for combinations of:
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combined manufacture of new goods and repair of those goods is classified to manufacture
(Section C);
selling fire extinguishers and servicing fire extinguishers is classified to selling fire
extinguishers (Section G);
combined retail sale of new products and repair and maintenance of those products is
classified to retail trade (Section G);
retail sales of new musical instruments combined with rental of instruments or music lessons
is classified to selling of new musical instruments (4444);
combined manufacture and retail sale of goods is classified to manufacturing (Section C);
combined store and nonstore retail operations (selling through a store front along with catalog
sales or internet sales) are classified to store retail (Groups 441-448);
combined retail sale of a full line of tires combined with a general line of automobile repairs
are classified to retailing tires (4230);
combined retail sale of office supplies and office furniture is classified to retail sale of office
supplies (4461);
combined retail sale of motor fuel and retail sale of convenience store goods are classified to
retail sale of motor fuels (4470);
combined retail sale of motor fuels with restaurant and/or repair services (truck stops) are
classified to retail sale of motor fuels (4470);
combined retail sale of eyeglass frames and grinding lenses to prescription in the same retail
location are classified to retail sale of optical goods (4469);
combined passenger air transportation with air freight transportation are classified to air
passenger transportation (4710);
combined publishing and printing are classified to publishing (Division 53);
combined sales financing and finance leasing are classified to sales financing (5992);
combined photocopy services with short run printing, such as lithographic printing, are
classified to printing (1811);
combined installation of hardscape (e.g., walkways, decks, ornamental retaining walls, etc)
with installation of landscape plantings are classified to landscape services (7340);
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combined services of waste incinerators and electricity production are classified to waste
management (372); and
accommodations combined with resort activities (such as a golf course) are classified to
accommodations (Division 51).
Question: Do you support inclusion of guidance on combined activities within the definitions of
ISIC? If you do support the inclusion of specific guidance regarding the classification of
common combinations of activities, are there other examples that should also be included?
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A
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
01
Crop and livestock production, hunting and related service activities
011
0110
012
Production of permanent crops
0121
0122
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives and nuts
Production of other permanent crops
Market gardening; horticulture; production of other crops
0131
Market gardening; production of spice crops
0132
Horticulture; Tree nursery
014
Production of animals
0141
Production of cattle; dairy farming
0142
Production of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules and hinnies
0143
Production of swine
0144
Production of poultry
0145
Production of pet animals
0149
Other animal production and production of animal products
0150
Mixed Farming
016
017
Production of wine grapes and table grapes
0129
013
015
Production of cereals and other field crops
Support services to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities
0161
Agricultural service activities
0162
Animal and animal husbandry service activities (except veterinary)
0163
Post-harvest crop activities
0164
Seed processing
0170
Hunting, trapping & related services
02
Forestry and logging
021
Forestry
0211
Forestry activities
0212
Tree plantation activities
022
Logging
0221
Natural Forest Logging
0222
Planted Forest Logging
023
0230
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products
024
0240
Support services to forestry & logging
03
Fishing and aquaculture
031
Fishing
0311
Marine Fishing
0312
Freshwater Fishing
0321
Marine aquaculture
0322
Freshwater aquaculture
0330
Support services to fishing & aquaculture
032
033
Aquaculture
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B
Mining and quarrying
05
Mining of coal and lignite
051
0510
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
052
0520
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
06
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
060
0600
07
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
Mining of metal ores
071
0710
072
Mining of iron ores
Mining or non-ferrous metal ores
0721
Mining or non-ferrous metal ores, except uranium and thorium ores
0722
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
08
Other mining and quarrying
081
0810
082
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
0821
Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals
0822
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
0823
Production of salt
0829
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
09
Mining support service activities
091
0910
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas mining
099
0990
Support activities for other mining and quarrying
C
Manufacturing
10
Manufacture of food products
101
1010
Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products
102
1020
Processing and preserving of fish and fish products
103
1030
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
104
1040
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
105
1050
Manufacture of dairy products
Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products, and prepared
animal feeds
106
1061
Manufacture of grain mill products
1062
Manufacture of starches and starch products
1063
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
107
Manufacture of other food products
1071
Manufacture of bakery products
1072
Manufacture of sugar
1073
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
1074
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
1075
Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
1076
Manufacture of perishable food preparations
1079
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
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Manufacture of beverages
110
Manufacture of beverages
1101
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
1102
Manufacture of wines
1103
Manufacture of malt liquors and malt
1104
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters
12
Manufacture of tobacco products
120
1200
13
Manufacture of tobacco products
Manufacture of textiles
131
Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles
1311
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles
1312
Finishing of textiles
132
Manufacture of other textiles
1321
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
1322
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
1323
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting
1329
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
14
Manufacture of wearing apparel
141
1410
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel
142
1420
Manufacture of articles of fur
143
1430
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles
15
Manufacture of leather and related products
Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery
and harness; dressing and dyeing of fur
151
152
1511
Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur
1512
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness
1520
Manufacture of footwear
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture;
manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
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161
1610
162
Sawmilling and planing of wood
Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials
1621
Manufacture of veneer sheets; manufacture of plywood, laminboard, particle
board and other panels and board
1622
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery
1623
Manufacture of wooden containers
1629
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw
and plaiting materials
17
Manufacture of paper and paper products
170
Manufacture of paper and paper products
1701
Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard
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1702
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and
paperboard
1709
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard
18
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
181
182
Printing and service activities related to printing
1811
Printing
1812
Service activities related to printing
1820
Reproduction of recorded media
19
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
191
1910
Manufacture of coke oven products
192
1920
Manufacture of refined petroleum products
20
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
201
Manufacture of basic chemicals
2011
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2012
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2013
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms and of synthetic rubber
202
Manufacture of other chemical products
2021
Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products
2022
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
2023
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations,
perfumes and toilet preparations
2029
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
203
2030
Manufacture of man-made fibres
210
2100
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products
21
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals
22
Manufacture of rubber and plastics products
221
222
Manufacture of rubber products
2211
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
2219
Manufacture of other rubber products
2220
Manufacture of plastics products
23
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
231
2310
239
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Manufacture of glass and glass products
Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
2391
Manufacture of non-structural non-refractory ceramic ware
2392
Manufacture of refractory ceramic products
2393
Manufacture of structural non-refractory clay and ceramic products
2394
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster
2395
Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
2396
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
2399
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
Manufacture of basic metals
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241
2410
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
242
2420
Manufacture of basic precious and non-ferrous metals
243
Casting of metals
2431
Casting of iron and steel
2432
Casting of non-ferrous metals
25
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam
generators
251
2511
Manufacture of structural metal products
2512
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal
2513
Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers
259
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
2591
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy
2592
Treatment and coating of metals; general mechanical engineering on a fee or
contract basis
2593
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and general hardware
2594
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
2599
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
26
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
261
2610
Manufacture of electronic components
262
2620
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
263
2630
Manufacture of communication equipment
264
2640
Manufacture of consumer electronics
265
2650
Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating, and control equipment
266
2660
Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
267
2670
Manufacture of optical instruments and equipment
268
2680
Manufacture of magnetic and optical media
27
Manufacture of electrical equipment
271
2710
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
272
2720
Manufacture of batteries
273
2730
Manufacture of wiring devices
274
2740
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
275
2750
Manufacture of domestic appliances
279
2790
Manufacture of other electrical equipment
28
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
281
Manufacture of general purpose machinery
2811
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
2812
Manufacture of fluid power equipment
2813
Manufacture of other pumps, compressors, taps and valves
2814
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
2815
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
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2817
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
2819
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
282
Manufacture of special-purpose machinery
2821
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
2822
Manufacture of machine tools
2823
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy
2824
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
2825
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
2826
Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
2829
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
29
Manufacture of motor vehicles
291
2910
Manufacture of motor vehicles
292
2920
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers
and semi-trailers
293
2930
Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and their engines
30
Manufacture of other transport equipment
301
Building of ships and boats
3011
Building of ships and floating structures
3012
Building of pleasure and sporting boats
302
3020
Manufacture of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock
303
3030
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
3091
Manufacture of motorcycles
3092
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid carriages
3099
Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c.
309
Manufacture of transport equipment n.e.c.
31
Manufacture of furniture
310
3100
32
Manufacturing n.e.c.
321
Manufacture of jewellery, bijouterie and related articles
3211
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
3212
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
322
3220
Manufacture of musical instruments
323
3230
Manufacture of sports goods
324
3240
Manufacture of games and toys
325
3250
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies; protective safety
equipment
329
33
Manufacture of furniture
Other manufacturing
3291
Manufacture of signs
3299
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment
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332
Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment
3311
Repair and maintenance of fabricated metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
3312
Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment
3313
Repair and maintenance of electronic and optical equipment
3314
Repair and maintenance of electrical equipment
3315
Repair and maintenance of transport equipment, except motor vehicles
3319
Repair and maintenance of other equipment
3320
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
D
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
34
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
341
3410
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
342
3420
Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
343
3430
Steam and air conditioning supply
E
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
35
Water collection and supply
350
3500
36
Water collection and supply
Sewerage
360
3600
37
Sewerage
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
371
Waste collection
3711
Collection of non-hazardous waste
3712
Collection of hazardous waste
372
373
Waste treatment and disposal
3721
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
3722
Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
3730
Materials recovery
38
Remediation activities and other waste management services
380
3800
Remediation activities and other waste management services
F
Construction
39
Construction of buildings
391
3910
Construction of residential buildings
392
3920
Construction of non-residential buildings
40
Civil engineering
401
4010
Construction of roads and motorways
402
4020
Construction of utility projects
403
4030
Construction of other civil engineering projects
41
Special trades
411
4110
412
Site preparation
Building installation
4121
Electrical installation
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4122
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
4129
Other building installation
413
4130
Building completion
414
4140
Other specialized trades
415
4150
Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator
G
Trade
42
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
421
4210
Sale of motor vehicles
422
4220
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
423
4230
Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories
424
4240
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and
motorcycles
431
4310
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
432
4320
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
433
4330
Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
43
434
Wholesale of household goods
4341
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear
4349
Wholesale of other household goods
435
Wholesale of non-agricultural intermediate products, waste and scrap
4351
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
4352
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
4353
Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating
equipment and supplies
4359
Wholesale of other intermediate products, waste and scrap
436
Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies
4361
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
4362
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications parts and equipment
4363
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
4369
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
4390
Other wholesale
441
4410
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco
predominating
442
4420
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores
439
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443
Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores
4431
Retail sale of food in specialized stores
4432
Retail sale of beverages in specialized stores
4433
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialized stores
Retail trade of textiles, pharmaceuticals, hardware and household appliances in
specialized stores
444
4441
Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods
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Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
4443
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass
4444
Retail sale of household appliances, articles and equipment
445
Retail sale of high-tech equipment and related goods in specialized stores
4451
Retail sale of computers and software
4452
Retail sale of telecommunications equipment
4453
Retail sale of audio/visual equipment
4454
Retail sale of music and video recordings
446
Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores
4461
Retail sale of books, newspapers and stationary
4462
Retail sale of games and toys
4463
Retail sale of sporting equipment
4469
Other retail sale in specialized stores
447
4470
Retail sale of automotive fuel
448
4480
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
449
Retail trade not in stores
4491
Retail sale via mail order houses
4492
Retail sale via Internet
4493
Retail sale via stalls and markets
4499
Other non-store retail sale
H
Transportation and storage
45
Land transport; transport via pipelines
451
Transport via railways
4511
Passenger rail transport
4512
Freight rail transport
452
453
Other land transport
4521
Other scheduled passenger land transport
4522
Other non-scheduled passenger land transport
4523
Freight transport by road
4530
Transport via pipeline
46
Water transport
461
Sea and coastal water transport
4611
Sea and coastal passenger water transport
4612
Sea and coastal freight water transport
462
Inland water transport
4621
Inland passenger water transport
4622
Inland freight water transport
471
4710
Passenger air transport
472
4720
Freight air transport
47
48
Air transport
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
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4810
482
Warehousing and storage
Support activities for transportation
4821
Service activities incidental to land transportation
4822
Service activities incidental to water transportation
4823
Service activities incidental to air transportation
4824
Cargo handling
4825
Activities of transport agencies (except travel agencies)
50
Postal and courier activities
501
5010
Postal activities
502
5020
Courier activities
J
Accommodation and Food service activities
51
Accommodation
511
5110
Hotels and similar accommodations
512
5120
Inns, pensions and similar establishments
513
5130
Holiday accommodations
514
5140
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks, recreational camps and campgrounds
519
5190
Other accommodation
52
Food service activities
521
5210
Restaurants and other food service activities
522
5220
Catering and Food Services contracting
523
5230
Beverage serving activities
K
Information and communication
53
Publishing activities
531
532
Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities
5311
Book publishing
5312
Publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals
5319
Other publishing
5320
Software publishing
54
Motion Picture and sound recording activities
541
Motion picture activities
5411
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
5412
Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
5413
Motion picture projection activities
542
Sound recording activities
5421
Sound recording production and distribution activities
5422
Music publishing activities
55
Broadcasting
551
552
Radio and Television broadcasting
5511
Radio broadcasting
5512
Television broadcasting
5520
Cable and other subscription programming
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Telecommunications
561
5610
562
Wired telecommunications activities
Wireless telecommunications activities
5621
Wireless telecommunications activities (except satellite)
5622
Satellite telecommunications activities
563
5630
Cable and other subscription programming distribution
564
5640
Other telecommunications activities
Information technology, internet service providers and web search portals and
other information service activities
57
571
Information technology service activities
5711
Computer programming activities
5712
Hardware and software consultancy activities
5713
Computer facilities management activities
5714
Other computer related activities n.e.c.
Internet service providers, web search portals and data processing hosting and
related activities
572
5721
Internet service providers
5722
Web search portals
5723
Data processing, hosting and related activities
573
Other information service activities
5731
News agency activities
5732
Library and archives activities
5739
Other information services n.e.c.
L
Financial and insurance activities
59
Financial intermediation, except insurance and pension funding
591
Monetary intermediation
5911
Central banking
5919
Other monetary intermediation
599
Other financial intermediation
5991
Financial leasing
5992
Other credit granting
5999
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
60
Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
601
Insurance
6011
Life insurance
6012
Non-life insurance
602
6020
Reinsurance
603
6030
Pension funding
61
Other financial activities
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation, except insurance and pension
funding
611
6111
Administration of financial markets
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6112
Security dealing activities
6119
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.
612
Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
6121
Risk and damage evaluation
6122
Activities of insurance agents
6129
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
M
Real Estate, rental and leasing activities
62
Real estate activities
621
6210
Real estate activities with own or leased property
622
6220
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
63
Rental and leasing
631
Renting of transport equipment
6311
Renting of motor vehicles
6319
Renting of other transport equipment
632
Renting of other machinery and equipment
6321
Renting of agricultural machinery and equipment
6322
Renting of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
6323
Renting of office machinery and equipment (including computers)
6329
Renting of other machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Renting of recreational and sports equipment and other personal and household
goods, n.e.c.
633
6331
634
Rental of recreational and sports equipment
6339
Renting of other personal and household goods n.e.c.
6340
Leasing of nonfinancial intangible assets
N
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
64
Legal and accounting activities
641
6410
Legal activities
642
6420
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Activities of holding companies; management and management consultancy
activities
65
651
Activities of holding companies
6511
Activities of financial holding companies
6512
Activities of non-financial holding companies
652
6520
Activities of head offices
653
6530
Management and management consultancy activities
66
Architecture and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
661
6610
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
662
6620
Technical testing and analysis
67
Scientific research and development
671
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
6711
Research and experimental development in biotechnology
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6719
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and
engineering
6720
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
68
Advertising and market research
681
6810
Advertising
682
6820
Market research and public opinion polling
691
6910
Photographic activities
699
6990
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
69
Photographic activities and other professional, scientific and technical activities
70
Veterinary activities
700
7000
Veterinary activities
O
Administrative and support service activities
71
Employment activities
711
7110
Activities of employment placement agencies
712
7120
Temporary help activities
713
7130
Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
Activities of travel agencies, tour operators and other reservation service
activities
72
721
722
Travel Agencies and Tour Operators service activities
7211
Travel Agencies
7212
Tour Operators
7220
Other Reservation services
73
Investigation and security activities
731
7310
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
732
7320
Security systems service activities
74
Services to buildings and landscape activities
741
7410
742
743
Facilities support activities
Cleaning activities
7421
General interior cleaning of buildings
7429
Other building and industrial cleaning activities
7430
Landscape care and maintenance service activities
75
Office administrative, business support and other support service activities
751
752
Office administrative and business support activities
7511
Office administrative service activities
7512
Business service activities
7519
Other Business Support Services
7520
Activities of call centres
753
Support service activities n.e.c.
7531
Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus
7532
Convention and Trade Show Organizers
7533
Packaging activities
7539
Other support activities n.e.c.
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Education
76
Education
761
7610
762
763
Secondary education
7621
General secondary education
7622
Technical and vocational secondary education
7630
Higher education
764
765
Primary education
Other education
7641
Sports and recreation education
7642
Cultural education
7649
Other education
7650
Educational support services
Q
Human health and social work
77
Human health activities
771
7710
Hospital activities
772
7720
Medical and dental practice activities
779
7790
Other human health activities
78
Residential care services
781
7810
Nursing care facilities
782
7820
Residential mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse facilities
783
7830
Community care facilities for the elderly
789
7890
Social work activities with accommodation
79
Social work activities without accommodation
790
7900
Social work activities without accommodation
R
Arts, entertainment and recreation
80
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment activities
801
8010
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment activities
Museums activities, preservation of historical sites, botanical and zoological
gardens and nature reserves activities
81
Museums activities, preservation of historical sites, botanical and zoological
gardens and nature reserves activities
810
8101
Museums activities and preservation of historic sites and buildings
8102
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activities
82
Gambling and betting activities
820
8200
83
Gambling and betting activities
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
831
832
Sports activities
8311
Operation of sports facilities
8312
Activities of sports clubs
8319
Other sports activities
Other amusement and recreation activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
8329
Other amusement and recreation activities
S
Other Service Activities
84
Activities of membership organizations
841
842
Activities of business, employers and professional organizations
8411
Activities of business and employers organizations
8412
Activities of professional organizations
8420
Activities of trade unions
849
Activities of other membership organizations
8491
Activities of religious organizations
8492
Activities of political organizations
8493
Activities of automobile associations and travel clubs
8499
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.
85
Repair of computers and personal and household goods
851
Computer and communications equipment repair and maintenance
8511
Repair and maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment
8512
Repair of communication equipment
852
Repair of personal and household goods
8521
8522
Repair and maintenance of consumer electronics
Repair and maintenance of household appliances and home and garden
equipment
8523
Repair and maintenance of footwear and leather goods
8524
Repair of furniture and home furnishings
Repair and maintenance of personal and household goods, not elsewhere
classified
8529
86
Other service activities
860
Other service activities
8601
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products
8602
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
8603
Funeral and related activities
8609
Other service activities n.e.c.
T
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
87
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the
community
871
8711
General (overall) public service activities
8712
Regulation of the activities of providing health care, education, cultural services
and other social services, excluding social security
8713
Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of businesses
8714
Other general government support activities
872
Provision of services to the community as a whole
8721
Foreign affairs
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8722
Defence activities
8723
Public order and safety activities
8730
Compulsory social security activities
U
Activities of house holds as employers; undifferentiated goods- and
services-producing activities of households for own use
88
Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
880
8800
Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households
for own use
89
891
8910
Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use
892
8920
Undifferentiated service-producing activities of private households for own use
V
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
90
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
900
9000
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
Note: The letter I as well as the numbers 04, 49 and 58 have not been used in the coding scheme
shown above.
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A
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
-----------------------------------Comment: Organic and GMO agriculture has not been separated, as the actual growing
activities are similar (actually identical). While some countries seem to view this distinction (for
organic) as product based, this is also not correct, as farmers do not produce mixes of organic
and non-organic products.
The FAO definition of organic agriculture, based on the Codex Alimentarius, could possibly be
supported on an activity basis, but we have found no evidence that this distinction is made in
countries. If country definitions of organic agriculture vary, we should not introduce this concepts
based on a single definition here. Separate identification of those activities, if needed, is suggested
at the country level, but not as a major separation in the international classification.
The structure in section A has been changed considerably compared to the previous version of
ISIC. Additional discussions for this area will take place involving the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO). Do you support the changes in this draft?
01
Crop and livestock production, hunting and related service activities
Division 01 distinguishes two basic activities, production of crop products and production of
animal products. This division includes the form of organic agriculture, as well as growing of
genetically modified crops and farming of genetically modified animals.
Also included are service activities incidental to agriculture and hunting, trapping and related
activities.
Group 015 (Mixed farming) breaks with the usual principles for identifying main activity. It
accepts that many agricultural holdings have reasonably balanced crop and animal production, and
that it would be arbitrary to classify them in one category or the other.
Agricultural activity excludes any subsequent processing of the agricultural products (classified
under divisions 10 and 11 (Manufacture of food products and beverages) and division 12
(Manufacture of tobacco products)), beyond that needed to prepare them for the primary markets.
The preparation of products for the primary markets is included here.
The division excludes field construction (e.g. agricultural land terracing, drainage, preparing rice
paddies etc.) classified in section F (Construction) and buyers and cooperative associations
engaged in the marketing of farm products classified in section G.
011
Production of annual field crops
See class 0110.
0110
Production of cereals and other field crops
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This class includes all forms of growing in open fields, including those considered organic
farming and the growing of genetically modified crops.
This class includes the growing of temporary crops:
- growing of cereal grains: rice, hard and soft wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, corn (except
sweetcorn) etc.
- growing of potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes or cassava
- growing of sugar beet, sugar cane or grain sorghum
- growing of tobacco
- growing of oilseeds or oleaginous fruit and nuts: peanuts, soya, colza etc.
- production of sugar beet seeds and forage plant seeds (including grasses)
- growing of hop cones, roots and tubers with a high starch or inulin content
- growing of cotton or other vegetal textile materials
- retting of plants bearing vegetable fibres (jute, flax, coir)
- growing of leguminous vegetables such as field peas and beans
- growing of plants used chiefly in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes
- growing of crops n.e.c.
This class excludes:
- growing of sweet corn, see 0131
- growing of other vegetables, see 0131
- growing of flowers, see 0132
- production of flower and vegetable seeds, see 0132
- growing of horticultural specialties, see 0132
- growing of olives, see 0122
- growing of beverage crops, see 0129
- growing of spice crops, see 0131
- growing of edible nuts, see 0122
- gathering of forest products and other wild growing material (cork, resins, balsam etc.), see
0211, 0212
012
Production of permanent crops
0121
Production of wine grapes and table grapes
This class includes:
- production of wine grapes and table grapes in vineyards
0122
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives and nuts
This class includes:
- growing of fruit from bushes and trees: apples, pears, citrus fruit, apricots, strawberries, berries,
cherries, peaches, bananas, avocados, guava, dates etc.
- growing of edible nuts, including coconuts
- growing of tree nuts for oil production
- growing of olives
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This class also includes:
- gathering of sap and production of maple syrup and sugar
This class excludes:
- growing of peanuts, see 0110
- growing of hop cones, see 0110
- growing of wine grapes and table grapes, see 0121
- growing of fruit bearing vegetables, e.g. tomatoes, melons, cucumbers etc., see 0131
- growing of fresh "peppers", parsley and tarragon, see 0131
- production of olive oil, see 1040
- manufacture of cocoa, see 1073
- processing of tea leaves and coffee, see 1079
- production of wine, see 1102
0129
Production of other permanent crops
This class includes:
- growing of beverage crops such as coffee, cocoa, tea, maté
- growing of rubber trees, harvesting of latex
013
Market gardening; horticulture; production of other crops
0131
Market gardening; production of spice crops
This class includes:
- growing of vegetables in the open or under cover: tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, onions,
cabbages, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, beans, sweetcorn, courgettes, aubergines (eggplants),
leeks
- growing of seasoning herbs and vegetables: capers, "peppers", fennel, parsley, chervil, tarragon,
cress, sweet marjoram
- growing of spice crops such as:
• seeds: anise, coriander, cumin
• leaves: bay, basil, thyme
• flowers: cinnamon
• fruit: cloves
• other spices: ginger, nutmeg
- growing of mushrooms
This class excludes:
- growing of potatoes, see 0110
- growing of sugar beets, see 0110
- growing of oilseeds and oleaginous fruit, see 0110
- growing of roots and tubers with a high starch or inulin content, see 0110
- growing of cotton or other vegetable textile materials, see 0110
- growing of spice crops, see 0131
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- growing of coffee, cocoa beans, tea or maté, see 0129
- growing of olives, see 0122
0132
Horticulture; Tree nursery
This class includes:
- growing of flowers or flower buds
- production of seeds for flowers, fruit or vegetables
- growing of plants for planting or ornamental purposes, including turf for transplanting
This class excludes:
- operation of forest tree nurseries, see 0212
- growing of Christmas trees, see 0212
014
Production of animals
This group includes farming of all animals, except marine animals.
0141
Production of cattle; dairy farming
This class includes:
- farming of cattle
- production of raw cow milk
- production of bovine semen
This class excludes:
- farm animal boarding, breeding and care, see 0162
- processing of milk outside the farm, see 1050
-----------------------------------Comment: Should this class definition be maintained or do you prefer separate categories for
cattle farming and dairy farming? If a separate class for dairy farming is needed, should it refer
to dairy cattle only or should it include all dairy (including goat's milk etc.)?
0142
Production of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules and hinnies
This class includes:
- farming and breeding of horses, asses, mules or hinnies
- farming of sheep and goats
- production of raw sheep or goat milk
- production of raw wool
This class excludes:
- sheep shearing on a fee or contract basis, see 0162
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0143
farm animal boarding, breeding and care, see 0162
production of pulled wool, see 1010
processing of milk outside the farm, see 1050
operation of racing stables and riding academies, see 8319
Production of swine
This class includes:
- farming of swine
This class excludes:
- production of hides and skins from slaughterhouses, see 1010
0144
Production of poultry
This class includes:
- farming of poultry:
• turkeys, ducks, chickens, geese and guinea fowl or guinea hens
- production of eggs
- operation of poultry hatcheries
This class excludes:
- production of feathers or down, see 1010
0145
Production of pet animals
This class covers farming of pet animals of all kind, except fish.
This class includes:
- raising of cats and dogs
- raising of birds, such as parakeets etc.
- raising of hamsters etc.
This class excludes:
- training of pet animals, see 8609
0149
Other animal production and production of animal products
This class includes:
- raising of semi-domesticated or wild live animals:
• birds (except pet birds)
• insects
• rabbits and other fur animals
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production of fur skins, reptile or bird skins from ranching operation
operation of worm farms, land mollusc farms, snail farms etc.
raising of silk worms, production of silk worm cocoons
bee-keeping and production of honey and beeswax
raising of camels
raising of diverse animals
This class excludes:
- raising of pet animals, see 0145
- farm animal boarding and care, see 0162
- production of hides and skins originating from hunting and trapping, see 0170
- operation of frog farms, crocodile farms, marine worm farms, see 0321, 0322
- operation of fish farms, see 0322
- production of hides and skins from slaughterhouses, see 1010
015
Mixed Farming
See class 0150.
0150
Mixed Farming
This class includes:
- generalized farming activities, i.e. farming activities without a specialized production of crops or
animals
The size of the overall farming operation is not a determining factor. If either production of crops
or animals in a given unit exceeds 66 per cent or more of standard gross margins, the combined
activity should not be included here, but allocated to crop or animal farming.
This class excludes:
- mixed crop farming, see groups 011, 012 and 013
- mixed animal farming, see group 014
-----------------------------------Comment: This category was already included in ISIC Rev.3. How do you implement this
definition, to ensure that not all units engaged in combined crop and animal farming are classified
here? Are there better ways of naming and defining this category? Does "Integrated crop and
livestock production" better capture the content of this class or would this title be too ambiguous?
016
Support services to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities
This group covers activities incidental to agricultural production and activities similar to
agriculture not undertaken for production purposes (in the sense of harvesting agricultural
products), done on a fee or contract basis. Also included are post-harvest crop activities, aimed at
preparing agricultural products for the primary market.
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0161
Agricultural service activities
This class includes:
- agricultural activities on a fee or contract basis:
• preparation of fields
• establishing a crop
• treatment of crops
• crop spraying, including by air
• trimming of fruit trees and vines
• transplanting of rice, thinning of beets
• harvesting
• pest control (including rabbits) in connection with agriculture
- operation of agricultural irrigation systems
- arboriculture and tree surgery, including tree pruning and hedge trimming
This class also includes:
- provision of agricultural machinery with operators and crew
This class excludes:
- preparation of vegetable fibres for textile use, see 1311
- marketing activities of commission merchants and cooperative associations, see division 43
- activities of agronomists and agricultural economists, see 6620
- landscape architecture, see 6610
- landscape gardening, planting, see 7430
- organization of agricultural shows and fairs, see 7532
0162
Animal and animal husbandry service activities (except veterinary)
This class includes:
- agricultural activities on a fee or contract basis:
• activities to promote propagation, growth and output of animals
• herd testing services, droving services, agistment services, poultry caponizing, coop cleaning
etc.
• activities related to artificial insemination
• sheep shearing
• farm animal boarding and care
This class also includes:
- farriers
This class excludes:
- service activities to promote commercial hunting and trapping, see 8499
- provision of space for animal boarding only, see 6210
- veterinary activities, see 7000
- vaccination of animals, see 7000
- pet boarding, see 8609
0163
Post-harvest crop activities
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This class includes:
- preparation of crops for primary markets, i.e. cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting
- cotton ginning
- preparation of tobacco leaves
- preparation of cocoa beans
This class excludes:
- preparation of agricultural products by the producer, see corresponding class in groups 011, 012
or 013
- wholesale of agricultural raw materials, see 4320
-----------------------------------Comment: Separation of this into beneficiation carried out at the farm vs. carried out in a
different setting (or under different ownership) would violate ISIC principles, as the ownership of
the material would be the deciding factor for the activity, while everything else remains the same.
0164
Seed processing
This class includes the processing of seeds for use in activities in groups 011, 012 and 013. The
production of genetically modified seeds is included here.
This class exceeds:
- growing of seeds, see groups 011, 012 and 013
- research to develop or modify new forms of seeds, see 6711
017
Hunting, trapping & related services
See class 0170.
0170
Hunting, trapping & related services
This class includes:
- hunting and trapping on a commercial basis
- taking of animals (dead or alive) for food, fur, skin, or for use in research, in zoos or as pets
- production of fur skins, reptile or bird skins from hunting or trapping activities
This class also includes:
- catching of sea mammals such as walrus and seal (except whales)
This class excludes:
- production of fur skins, reptile or bird skins from ranching operations, see group 014
- raising of game animals on ranching operations, see 0149
- catching of whales, see 0311
- production of hides and skins originating from slaughterhouses, see 1010
- hunting for sport or recreation and related service activities, see 8319
- service activities to promote commercial hunting and trapping, see 8499
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02
Forestry and logging
This division covers the production of standing timber as well as the extraction and gathering of
wild
growing forest materials. Besides the production of timber, forestry results in products that
undergo little processing, such as wood for fuel or industrial use (e.g. pit-props, pulpwood etc.).
These activities can be carried out in natural or planted forests.
Further processing of wood beginning with sawmilling and planing of wood, which is generally
done away from the logging area, is classified to division 16 (Manufacture of wood and products
of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials).
021
Forestry
This group covers growing and management activities in natural forests and forest plantations.
0211
Forestry activities
This class includes:
- growing of standing timber: planting, replanting, transplanting, thinning and conserving of
forests and timber tracts
- growing of coppice and pulpwood
- production of charcoal
- gathering of wood, such as fire wood
This class excludes:
- growing of Christmas trees, see 0212
- gathering of mushrooms and other non-wood forest products, see 0230
- production of wood chips, see 1610
- production of charcoal through distillation of wood, see 2011
0212
Tree plantation activities
This class includes:
- planting and seeding of trees in the process of afforestation or reforestation mainly for the
production of wood or non-wood products (including Christmas trees)
- planting and seeding of trees mainly for provision of forest services, e.g. soil and water
conservation, pest control, conservation of biological diversity
These are either introduced species (all planted stands) or intensively managed stands of
indigenous species, which meet all the following criteria: one or two species at plantation, even
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age class and regular spacing.
022
Logging
This group covers logging activities in natural forests and forest plantations.
0221
Natural Forest Logging
This class includes:
- logging in natural forests:
• felling of timber and production of wood in the rough such as pit-props, split poles, pickets or
fuel wood
This class excludes:
- growing of standing timber: planting, replanting, transplanting, thinning and conserving of
forests and timber tracts, see 0211
- growing of Christmas trees, see 0212
- production of wood chips, see 1610
0222
Planted Forest Logging
This class includes:
- production of timber from plantation forests
This class excludes:
- growing of trees in plantation forests, see 0212
023
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products
See class 0230.
0230
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products
This class includes:
- gathering of wild growing forest materials:
• mushrooms, truffles
• berries
• nuts
• balata and other rubber-like gums
• cork
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•
•
•
•
•
•
lac and resins
balsams
vegetable hair
eelgrass
acorns, horse chestnuts
mosses and lichens
This class excludes:
- harvesting of latex, see 0129
- growing of mushrooms or truffles, see 0131
- growing of berries or nuts, see 0131
- production of wood chips, see 1610
024
Support services to forestry & logging
See class 0240.
0240
Support services to forestry & logging
This class includes:
- forestry service activities:
• forestry inventories
• timber evaluation
• forest fire fighting and protection
• forest pest control
- logging service activities:
• transport of logs within the forest
- operation of tree nurseries
03
Fishing and aquaculture
This division includes capture fishery and aquaculture, covering the use of fishery resources from
marine or freshwater environments, with the goal of capturing or gathering fish, crustaceans,
molluscs and other marine products (e.g. pearls, sponges etc).
Also included are activities that are normally integrated in the process of production for own
account (e.g. seeding oysters for pearl production).
Division 03 does not include building and repairing of ships and boats (3011, 3315) and sport or
recreational fishing activities (8319). Processing of fish, crustaceans or molluscs is excluded,
whether at land-based plants or on factory ships (1020).
031
Fishing
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This group includes "capture fishery", i.e. the hunting, collecting and gathering activities directed
at removing or collecting live wild aquatic organisms (predominantly fish, molluscs and
crustaceans) including plants from the oceanic, coastal or inland waters for human consumption
and other purposes by hand or more usually by various types of fishing gear such as nets, lines and
stationary traps. Such activities can be conducted on the intertidal shoreline (e.g. collection of
molluscs such as mussels and oysters) or shore based netting, or from home-made dugouts or
more commonly using commercially made boats in inshore, coastal waters or offshore waters. In
addition, the aquatic resource being captured is usually common property resource irrespective of
whether the harvest from this resource is undertaken with or without exploitation rights. Such
activities also include fishing restocked water bodies.
0311
Marine Fishing
This class includes:
- fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters
- taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs
- whale catching
- hunting of aquatic animals: turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins etc.
This class also includes:
- activities of vessels engaged both in fishing, and in processing and preserving of fish
- gathering of marine materials: natural pearls, sponges, coral and algae
This class excludes:
- capturing of sea mammals, except whales, e.g. walruses, seals, see 0170
- service activities incidental to fishing, see 0330
- processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see 1020
- fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 8723
- fishing practised for sport or recreation and related services, see 8319
- operation of sport fishing preserves, see 8319
0312
Freshwater Fishing
This class includes:
- fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters
- taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs
- hunting of aquatic animals
This class also includes:
- gathering of marine materials
This class excludes:
- service activities incidental to fishing, see 0330
- processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, see 1020
- fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 8723
- fishing practised for sport or recreation and related services, see 8319
- operation of sport fishing preserves, see 8319
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Aquaculture
This group includes "aquaculture" (or aquafarming), i.e. the production process involving the
culturing or farming (including harvesting) of aquatic organisms (fish, aquatic molluscs,
crustaceans and plants, crocodiles, alligators, and amphibians) using techniques designed to
increase the production of the organisms in question beyond the natural capacity of the
environment (for example regular stocking, feeding, an protection for predators).
Culturing/Farming refer to the rearing up to their juvenile and/or adult phase under captive
conditions of the above organisms. In addition, "aquaculture" also encompasses individual,
corporate or state ownership of the individual organisms throughout the rearing or culture stage,
up to and including harvesting.
0321
Marine aquaculture
This class includes:
- fish farming in sea water
- production of oyster spat, mussel, lobsterlings, shrimp post-larvae, fish fry and fingerlings
- growing of laver and other edible seaweeds
- cultivation of oysters
This class also includes:
- aquaculture activities in brackish waters
- aquaculture activities in salt water filled tanks or reservoirs
This class excludes:
- frog farming, see 0322
- operation of sport fishing preserves, see 8319
0322
Freshwater aquaculture
This class includes:
- fish farming in freshwater including farming of ornamental fish
- cultivation of freshwater oysters
- operation of frog farms
- operation of marine worm farms
- operation of fish hatcheries
This class excludes:
- aquaculture activities in salt water filled tanks and reservoirs, see 0321
- service activities incidental to the operation of fish hatcheries and fish farms, see 0330
- operation of sport fishing preserves, see 8319
033
Support services to fishing & aquaculture
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See class 0330.
0330
Support services to fishing & aquaculture
This class includes:
- service activities incidental to marine and freshwater fishing
- service activities incidental to marine and freshwater aquaculture
This class excludes:
- fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 8723
B
Mining and quarrying
Mining and quarrying include the extraction of minerals occurring naturally as solids (coal and
ores), liquids (petroleum) or gases (natural gas). Extraction can be achieved by underground or
surface mining or well operation.
This section includes supplementary activities aimed at preparing the crude materials for
marketing, for example, crushing, grinding, cleaning, drying, sorting, concentrating ores,
liquefaction of natural gas and agglomeration of solid fuels. These operations are often
accomplished by the units that extracted the resource and/or others located nearby.
Mining activities are classified into divisions, groups and classes on the basis of the principal
mineral produced. Divisions 05, 06 are concerned with mining and quarrying of fossil fuels (coal,
lignite and peat, petroleum, gas); divisions 07, 08 concern metal ores, various minerals and quarry
products.
Some of the technical operations of this section, particularly concerning the extraction of
hydrocarbons, may also be carried out for third parties by specialized units as an industrial service
which is reflected in division 09.
This section also includes:
- agglomeration of coals and ores
This section excludes:
- processing of the extracted materials, see section C (Manufacturing)
- usage of the extracted materials without a further transformation for construction purposes, see
section F (Construction)
- bottling of natural spring and mineral waters at springs and wells, see 1104
- crushing, grinding or otherwise treating certain earths, rocks and minerals not carried on in
conjunction with mining and quarrying, see 2399
- collection, purification and distribution of water, see 3500
- site preparation for mining, see 4110
- mineral prospecting, see 6610
-----------------------------------Comment: An alternative approach to structuring mining activities would be a separation strictly
based on production process. This would result in three divisions for Mining, namely strip mining,
underground mining and mining of liquids. While this approach would be on a clean conceptual
basis, it would no longer allow aggregations of data for coal production etc. Using this type of
split at a lower level would not be useful at the international level.
However, the mining of liquefied coal is included under division 06 in this draft.
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Mining of coal and lignite
The extraction of solid mineral fuels covers underground or open-cast mining and includes
operations (e.g. grading, cleaning etc.) leading to a marketable product including briquetting (e.g.
briquettes and ovoids). It does not include coking (see 1910) or services incidental to coal or
lignite mining (see 0990).
051
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
See class 0510.
0510
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
This class includes:
- mining of hard coal: underground or surface mining
- cleaning, sizing, grading, pulverizing etc. of coal to classify, improve quality or facilitate
transport
- agglomeration of hard coal
This class also includes:
- recovery of hard coal from culm banks
This class excludes:
- lignite mining, see 0520
- mining of liquefied hard coal, see 0600
- peat digging and agglomeration of peat, see 0822
- coke ovens producing solid fuels, see 1910
- test drilling for coal mining, see 0990
- work performed to develop or prepare properties for coal mining, see 4110
- service activities incidental to hard coal mining, see 0910
- manufacture of briquettes or other solid fuels consisting chiefly of hard coal, see 1920
052
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
See class 0520.
0520
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
This class includes:
- mining of lignite (brown coal): underground or surface mining
- washing, dehydrating, pulverizing of lignite to improve quality, facilitate transport or storage
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- agglomeration of lignite
This class excludes:
- hard coal mining, see 0510
- peat digging and agglomeration of peat, see 0822
- test drilling for coal mining, see 4110
- work performed to develop or prepare properties for coal mining, see 4110
- service activities incidental to lignite mining, see 0910
- mining of liquefied lignite, see 0600
- manufacture of lignite fuel briquettes, from purchased material, see 1920
06
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
This division includes the production of crude petroleum, the mining and extraction of oil from oil
shale and oil sands, and the production of natural gas and recovery of hydrocarbon liquids. This
division includes the activities of operating and/or developing oil and gas field properties. Such
activities may include drilling, completing, and equipping wells; operating separators, emulsion
breakers, desilting equipment, and field gathering lines for crude petroleum; and all other activities
in the preparation of oil and gas up to the point of shipment from the producing property.
This division includes the production of oil, the mining and extraction of oil from oil shale and oil
sands, and the production of gas and hydrocarbon liquids, through gasification, liquefaction and
pyrolysis of coal at the mine site.
This division excludes:
- refining of petroleum products, see 1920
- test drilling and boring, see 0910
- geophysical surveying and mapping, see 6610
- oil and gas well exploration, see 6610
- oil and gas field services, performed on a fee or contract basis, see 0910
060
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
See class 0600.
0600
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
This class includes:
- extraction of crude petroleum oils
- production of crude gaseous hydrocarbon (natural gas)
- extraction of condensates
- draining and separation of liquid hydrocarbon fractions
- gas desulphurization
- mining operations: drilling, completing and equipping wells (except on a fee or contract basis)
This class also includes:
- extraction of bituminous or oil shale and tar sand
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- production of crude petroleum from bituminous shale and sand
- processes to obtain crude oils: decantation, desalting, dehydration, stabilization etc.
- mining of hydrocarbon liquids, obtained through liquefaction or pyrolysis
This class excludes:
- service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction, see 0910
- manufacture of refined petroleum products, see 1920
- recovery of liquefied petroleum gases in the refining of petroleum, see 1920
- manufacture of industrial gases, see 2011
- operation of pipelines, see 4530
- oil and gas exploration, see 6610
07
Mining of metal ores
This division comprises mining for metallic minerals (ores), including ore dressing and
beneficiating operations performed at mills operated in conjunction with the mines served or at
mills that are operated separately. Mills may engage in crushing, grinding, washing, drying,
sintering, calcining or leaching ore, or perform gravity separation or flotation operations.
This division includes:
- underground and open-cast extraction of metal ores and native metals
- preparation of ores:
• crushing and grinding of ores, washing of ores
• concentrating of ores by magnetic or gravimetric separation
• flotation, screening, grading, drying, calcination and roasting of ores
This division excludes:
- roasting of iron pyrites, see 2011
- production of aluminium oxide, see 2420
- operation of blast furnaces, see 2410, 2420
071
Mining of iron ores
See class 0710.
0710
Mining of iron ores
This class includes:
- mining of ores valued chiefly for iron content
- beneficiation and agglomeration of iron ores
This class excludes:
- mining and preparation of iron pyrite and pyrrhotite, see 0821
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Mining or non-ferrous metal ores
0721
Mining or non-ferrous metal ores, except uranium and thorium ores
This class includes:
- mining and preparation of ores valued chiefly for non-ferrous metal content:
• aluminium (bauxite), copper, lead, zinc, tin, manganese, chrome, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum,
tantalum, vanadium etc.
• precious metals: gold, silver, platinum
This class excludes:
- mining and preparation of uranium and thorium ores, see 0722
- production of aluminium oxide and mattes of nickel or of copper, see 2420
0722
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
This class includes:
- mining of ores chiefly valued for uranium and thorium content: pitchblende etc.
- concentration of such ores
- manufacture of yellowcake
This class excludes:
- enrichment of uranium and thorium ores, see 2011
- production of uranium metal from pitchblende or other ores, see 2420
- smelting and refining of uranium, see 2420
08
Other mining and quarrying
This division covers extraction from a quarry, but also dredging of alluvial deposits, rock crushing
and the use of salt marshes. The products are used most notably in construction (e.g. sands, stones
etc.), manufacture of materials (e.g. clay, gypsum, calcium etc.), manufacture of chemicals etc.
This division does not include processing (except crushing, grinding, cutting, cleaning, drying,
sorting and mixing) of the minerals extracted.
081
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
See class 0810.
0810
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
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This class includes:
- quarrying, rough trimming and sawing of monumental and building stone such as marble,
granite, sandstone etc.
- quarrying, crushing and breaking of limestone
- mining of gypsum and anhydrite
- mining of chalk and uncalcined dolomite
- extraction and dredging of industrial sand, sand for construction and gravel
- breaking and crushing of stone and gravel
- quarrying of sand
- mining of clays, refractory clays and kaolin
This class excludes:
- mining of bituminous sand, see 0600
- mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals, see 0821
- production of calcined dolomite, see 2394
- cutting, shaping and finishing of stone outside quarries, see 2396
082
Mining and quarrying n.e.c.
0821
Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals
This class includes:
- mining of natural phosphates and natural potassium salts
- mining of native sulphur
- extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite, except roasting
- mining of natural barium sulphate and carbonate (barytes and witherite), natural borates, natural
magnesium sulphates (kieserite)
- mining of earth colours, fluorspar and other minerals valued chiefly as a source of chemicals
This class also includes:
- guano mining
This class excludes:
- mining of salt, see 0823
- roasting of iron pyrites, see 2011
- manufacture of synthetic fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, see 2012
0822
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
This class includes:
- peat digging
- peat agglomeration
This class excludes:
- manufacture of articles of peat, see 2399
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- service activities incidental to peat mining, see 0910
-----------------------------------Comment: This class was formerly included in a division with hard coal and lignite. Is the new
placement more appropriate, considering process and use of the outputs?
0823
Production of salt
This class includes:
- extraction of salt from underground including by dissolving and pumping
- salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters
- crushing, purification and refining of salt by the producer
This class excludes:
- manufacture of table salt, including iodized salt, see 1079
- potable water production by evaporation of saline water, see 3500
- processing of purchased salt, see 1079
0829
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
This class includes:
- mining and quarrying of various minerals and materials:
• abrasive materials, asbestos, siliceous fossil meals, natural graphite, steatite (talc), feldspar
etc.
• gemstones, quartz, mica etc.
• natural asphalt and bitumen
09
Mining support service activities
This division includes specialized support services incidental to mining provided on a fee or
contract basis. It comprises exploration services through traditional prospecting methods such as
taking core samples and making geological observations as well as drilling, test-drilling or
redrilling for oil wells, metallic and non-metallic minerals. Other typical services cover building
oil and gas well foundations, cementing oil and gas well casings, cleaning, bailing and swabbing
oil and gas wells, draining and pumping mines, overburden removal services at mines, etc.
-----------------------------------Comment: The present draft includes all support services to mining and extraction in this
division, then splits between "support services to oil and gas extraction" and "support services to
other mining and quarrying".
Do you support this structure?
If not, would you prefer that these support services be split and allocated to the corresponding
extracting/mining activity (in divisions 06 to 08)? In this case should they be eventually isolated as
specific classes in these divisions or do you want only the support services to oil and gas
extraction separately recognized? Should in this case all other support services to mining and
extraction remain grouped in division 09?
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Support activities for petroleum and natural gas mining
See class 0910.
0910
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas mining
This class includes:
- oil and gas extraction service activities provided on a fee or contract basis:
- directional drilling and redrilling; "spudding in"; derrick erection in situ, repairing and
dismantling; cementing oil and gas well casings; pumping of wells; plugging and abandoning
wells etc.
- liquefaction and regasification of natural gas for purpose of transport, done at the mine site
- draining and pumping services, on a fee or contract basis
This class also includes:
- test drilling in connection with petroleum or gas extraction
- oil and gas field fire fighting services
This class excludes:
- service activities performed by operators of oil or gas fields, see 0600
- geophysical, geologic and seismographic surveys, see 6610
- liquefaction and regasification of natural gas for purpose of transport, done off the mine site, see
4821
- specialized repair of mining machinery, see 3312
099
Support activities for other mining and quarrying
See class 0990.
0990
Support activities for other mining and quarrying
This class includes:
- support services on a fee or contract basis, required for mining activities of divisions 05, 07, 08.
- exploration services as e.g. traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and
making geological observations at prospective sites.
- draining and pumping services, on a fee or contract basis
- test drilling and test hole boring
This class excludes
- geophysical surveying services, on a contract or fee basis, see 6610
- operating mines or quarries on a contract or fee basis, see division 05, 07 or 08
- specialized repair of mining machinery, see 3312
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C
Manufacturing
Manufacturing comprises the physical or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or
components into new products. The materials, substances, or components transformed are raw
materials that are products of agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining or quarrying as well as products
of other manufacturing activities.
The units in the manufacturing section are often described as plants, factories or mills and
characteristically use power-driven machines and materials-handling equipment. However, units
that transform materials or substances into new products by hand or in the worker's home and
those engaged in selling to the general public of products made on the same premises from which
they are sold, such as bakeries and custom tailors, are also included in this section.
Manufacturing units may process materials or may contract with other units to process their
materials for them. Both types of units are included in manufacturing.
The new product of a manufacturing unit may be finished in the sense that it is ready for
utilization or consumption, or it may be semi-finished in the sense that it is to become an input for
further manufacturing. For example, the product of the alumina refinery is the input used in the
primary production of aluminium; primary aluminium is the input to an aluminium wire drawing
plant; and aluminium wire is the input for a fabricated wire product manufacturing unit.
Assembly of the component parts of manufactured products is considered manufacturing. This
includes the assembly of manufactured products from either self-produced or purchased
components.
Assembly and installation of machinery and equipment, when carried out as a specialized activity,
is classified in 3320.
Assembly and installation of machinery and equipment that are performed as a service incidental
to the sale of the goods by a unit primarily engaged in manufacturing, wholesale trade or retail
trade, are classified with its main activity.
Specialized maintenance and repair of industrial, commercial and similar machinery and
equipment is, in general, classified in division 33 (Repair, maintenance and installation of
machinery and equipment). However, the repair of computers and personal and household goods
is classified in division 85 (Repair of computers and personal and household goods), while the
repair of motor vehicles is classified in division 42 (Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor
vehicles and motorcycles).
Substantial alteration, renovation or reconstruction of goods is generally considered to be
manufacturing.
Manufacture of specialized components and parts of, and accessories and attachments to,
machinery and equipment is, as a general rule, classified in the same class as the manufacture of
the machinery and equipment for which the parts and accessories are intended. Manufacture of
unspecialized components and parts of machinery and equipment, e.g. engines, pistons, electric
motors, electrical assemblies, valves, gears, roller bearings, is classified in the appropriate class of
manufacturing, without regard to the machinery and equipment in which these items may be
included. However, making specialized components and accessories by moulding or extruding
plastics materials is included in class 2220.
The recovery of waste, i.e. the processing of waste into secondary raw materials is classified in
class 3730 (Materials recovery).
Remark: The boundaries of manufacturing and the other sectors of the classification system can be
somewhat blurry. As a general rule, the units in the manufacturing sector are engaged in the
transformation of materials into new products. Their output is a new product. However, the
definition of what constitutes a new product can be somewhat subjective. As clarification, the
following activities are considered manufacturing in ISIC:
- Milk pasteurizing and bottling (see 1050)
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Fresh fish processing (oyster shucking, fish filleting), not done on a fishing boat (see 1020)
Printing and related activities (see 1811, 1812)
Ready-mixed concrete production (see 2395)
Leather converting (see 1511)
Wood preserving (see 1610)
Electroplating, plating, metal heat treating, and polishing (see 2592)
Rebuilding or remanufacturing machinery (e.g., automobile engines, see 2910)
Tyre retreading (see 2211)
Conversely, there are activities that though sometimes considered manufacturing, are classified in
other sections of ISIC (in other words, they are not classified as manufacturing). They include:
- Logging, classified in section A (Agriculture, forestry and fishing);
- Beneficiating of agricultural products, classified in section A (Agriculture, forestry and fishing);
- Beneficiating of ores and other minerals, classified in section C (Mining);
- Construction of structures and fabricating operations performed at the site of construction,
classified in section F (Construction);
- Activities of breaking bulk and redistribution in smaller lots, including packaging, repackaging,
or bottling products, such as liquors or chemicals; the customized assembly of computers;
sorting of scrap; mixing paints to customer order; and cutting metals to customer order, produce
a modified version of the same product, not a new product, and are classified to section G
(Trade).
10
Manufacture of food products
This division includes the processing of the products of agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing
into food and drink for humans or animals, and includes the production of various intermediate
products that are not directly food products. The activity often generates associated products of
greater or lesser value (for example, hides from slaughtering, or oilcake from oil production).
This division is organized by activities dealing with different kinds of products: meat, fish, fruit
and vegetables, fats and oils, milk products, grain mill products, animal feeds, other food products
and beverages. Production can be carried out for own account, as well as for third parties, as in
custom slaughtering.
Some activities are considered manufacturing (for example, those performed in bakeries, pastry
shops, and prepared meat shops etc. which sell their own production) even though there is retail
sale of the products in the producers' own shop. However, where the processing is minimal and
does not lead to a real transformation (as is the case, for example, for butchers, fishmongers etc.),
the unit is classified to Wholesale and retail trade (section G).
Production of animal feeds from slaughter waste or by-products is classified in 1063, while
processing food and beverage waste into secondary raw material is classified to 3730, and disposal
of food and beverage waste in 3721.
101
Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products
See class 1010.
1010
Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products
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This class includes:
- operation of slaughterhouses engaged in killing, dressing or packing meat: beef, pork, poultry,
lamb, rabbit, mutton, camel, etc.
- production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in carcasses
- production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, in cuts
- production of fresh or frozen poultry meat in individual portions
- production of dried, salted or smoked meat
- production of meat products:
• sausages, salami, puddings, "andouillettes", saveloys, bolognas, pâtés, rillettes, boiled ham,
meat extracts and juices
This class also includes:
- slaughtering and processing of whales on land or on specialized vessels
- production of hides and skins originating from slaughterhouses, including fellmongery
- rendering of lard and other edible fats of animal origin
- processing of animal offal
- production of pulled wool
- production of feathers and down
This class excludes:
- manufacture of soup containing meat, see 1079
- manufacture of prepared frozen meat and poultry dishes, see 1075
- packaging of meat for own account by the wholesale trade, see 4330
- packaging of meat on a fee or contract basis, see 7531
102
Processing and preserving of fish and fish products
See class 1020.
1020
Processing and preserving of fish and fish products
This class includes:
- preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs: freezing, deep-freezing, drying,
smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning etc.
- manufacture of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: cooked fish, fish fillets, roes, caviar,
caviar substitutes etc.
- manufacture of fishmeal for human consumption or animal feed
- manufacture of meals and solubles from fish and other aquatic animals unfit for human
consumption
This class also includes:
- activities of vessels engaged only in the processing and preserving of fish
This class excludes:
- processing of whales on land or specialized vessels, see 1010
- production of oils and fats from marine material, see 1040
- manufacture of fish soups, see 1079
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103
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
See class 1030.
1030
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
This class includes:
- manufacture of food consisting chiefly of fruit or vegetables
- preserving of fruit, nuts or vegetables: freezing, drying, immersing in oil or in vinegar, canning
etc.
- manufacture of fruit or vegetable food products
- manufacture of fruit or vegetable juices
- manufacture of jams, marmalades and table jellies
- processing and preserving of potatoes:
• manufacture of prepared frozen potatoes
• manufacture of dehydrated mashed potatoes
• manufacture of potato snacks
• manufacture of potato crisps
• manufacture of potato flour and meal
- roasting of nuts
- manufacture of nut foods and pastes
This class also includes:
- industrial peeling of potatoes
- production of concentrates
This class excludes:
- manufacture of flour or meal of dried leguminous vegetables, see 1061
- preservation of fruit and nuts in sugar, see 1073
104
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
See class 1040.
1040
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
This class includes the manufacture of crude and refined oils and fats from vegetable or animal
materials, except rendering or refining of lard and other edible animal fats.
This class includes:
- manufacture of crude vegetable oils: olive oil, soya-bean oil, palm oil, sunflower-seed oil,
cotton-seed oil, rape, colza or mustard oil, linseed oil etc.
- manufacture of non-defatted flour or meal of oilseeds, oil nuts or oil kernels
- manufacture of refined vegetable oils: olive oil, soya-bean oil etc.
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processing of vegetable oils: blowing, boiling, dehydration, hydrogenation etc.
manufacture of margarine
manufacture of melanges and similar spreads
manufacture of compound cooking fats
This class also includes:
- manufacture of non-edible animal oils and fats
- extraction of fish and marine mammal oils
Note: Cotton linters, oilcakes and other residual products of oil production are by-products of this
class.
This class excludes:
- rendering and refining of lard and other edible animal fats, see 1010
- wet corn milling, see 1062
- production of essential oils, see 2029
- treatment of oil and fats by chemical processes, see 2029
105
Manufacture of dairy products
See class 1050.
1050
Manufacture of dairy products
This class includes:
- manufacture of fresh liquid milk, pasteurized, sterilized, homogenized and/or ultra heat treated
- manufacture of milk-based soft drinks
- manufacture of cream from fresh liquid milk, pasteurized, sterilized, homogenized
- manufacture of dried or concentrated milk whether or not sweetened
- manufacture of milk or cream in solid form
- manufacture of butter
- manufacture of yoghurt
- manufacture of cheese and curd
- manufacture of whey
- manufacture of casein or lactose
• manufacture of ice cream and other edible ice such as sorbet
This class excludes:
- production of raw milk (cattle), see 0141
- production of raw milk (sheep, goats, horses, asses, etc.), see 0142
- production of raw milk (camels, etc.), see 0149
- manufacture of non-dairy milk and cheese substitutes, see 1079
- activities of ice cream parlours, see 5210
106
Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products, and prepared animal
feeds
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Manufacture of grain mill products
This class includes:
- grain milling: production of flour, groats, meal or pellets of wheat, rye, oats, maize (corn) or
other cereal grains
- rice milling: production of husked, milled, polished, glazed, parboiled or converted rice;
production of rice flour
- vegetable milling: production of flour or meal of dried leguminous vegetables, of roots or tubers,
or of edible nuts
- manufacture of cereal breakfast foods
- manufacture of flour mixes and prepared blended flour and dough for bread, cakes, biscuits or
pancakes
This class excludes:
- manufacture of potato flour and meal, see 1030
- wet corn milling, see 1062
1062
Manufacture of starches and starch products
This class includes:
- manufacture of starches from rice, potatoes, maize etc.
- wet corn milling
- manufacture of glucose, glucose syrup, maltose, inulin etc.
- manufacture of gluten
- manufacture of tapioca and tapioca substitutes prepared from starch
- manufacture of corn oil
This class excludes:
- manufacture of lactose (milk sugar), see 1050
- production of cane or beet sugar, see 1072
1063
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
This class includes:
- manufacture of prepared feeds for pets, including dogs, cats, birds, fish etc.
- manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals, including animal feed concentrated and feed
supplements
- preparation of unmixed (single) feeds for farm animals
This class also includes:
- treatment of slaughter waste to produce animal feeds
This class excludes:
- production of fishmeal for animal feed, see 1020
- production of oilseed cake, see 1040
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- activities resulting in by-products usable as animal feed without special treatment, e.g. oilseeds
(see 1040), grain milling residues (see 1061) etc.
107
Manufacture of other food products
1071
Manufacture of bakery products
This class includes the manufacture of bakery products.
This class includes:
- manufacture of fresh, frozen or dry bakery products
- manufacture of bread and rolls
- manufacture of fresh pastry, cakes, pies, tarts etc.
- manufacture of rusks, biscuits and other "dry" bakery products
- manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
- manufacture of snack products (cookies, crackers, pretzels etc.), whether sweet or salted
- manufacture of tortillas
- manufacture of frozen bakery products: pancakes, waffles, rolls etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of farinaceous products (pastas), see 1074
- manufacture of potato snacks, see 1030
- heating up of bakery items for immediate consumption, see 5210
1072
Manufacture of sugar
This class includes:
- manufacture or refining of sugar (sucrose) and sugar substitutes from the juice of cane, beet,
maple and palm
- manufacture of sugar syrups
- manufacture of molasses
- production of maple syrup and sugar
This class excludes:
- manufacture of glucose, glucose syrup, maltose, see 1062
1073
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
This class includes:
- manufacture of cocoa, cocoa butter, cocoa fat, cocoa oil
- manufacture of chocolate and chocolate confectionery
- manufacture of sugar confectionery: caramels, cachous, nougats, fondant, white chocolate
- manufacture of chewing gum
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- preserving in sugar of fruit, nuts, fruit peels and other parts of plants
- manufacture of confectionery lozenges and pastilles
This class excludes:
- manufacture of sucrose sugar, see 1072
1074
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products
This class includes:
- manufacture of pastas such as macaroni and noodles, whether or not cooked or stuffed
- manufacture of couscous
- manufacture of canned or frozen pasta products
This class excludes:
- manufacture of soup containing pasta, see 1079
1075
Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
This class includes manufacture of ready-made meals and dishes. These dishes are usually sold in
stores, i.e. this class does not include the preparation of meals for immediate consumption, such as
in restaurants.
This class includes:
- manufacture of fresh or frozen meat, poultry dishes
- manufacture of canned stews and vacuum-prepared meals
- manufacture of other prepared meals (box lunches, TV dinners, etc.)
- manufacture of frozen fish dishes, including fish and chips
- manufacture of prepared dishes of vegetables
This class excludes:
- food service contractors for airlines, see 5220
- wholesale of prepared meals and dishes, see 4330
- retail sale of prepared meals and dishes in non-specialized stores, see 4410
1076
Manufacture of perishable food preparations
This class includes manufacture of perishable food preparations. These food preparations are
usually sold in stores, i.e. this class does not include the preparation of such foods for immediate
consumption, such as in restaurants. These perishable food preparations are not treated by freezing
or similar techniques and have a much shorter shelf life than food products in class 1075.
This class includes:
- manufacturing of perishable prepared foods, such as:
• salads
• sandwiches
• peeled or cut vegetables (except potatoes)
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•
•
tofu (bean curd)
fresh pizza
other prepared packaged perishable foods for immediate use but not necessarily for immediate
consumption
This class excludes:
- preparation of meals for immediate consumption, see 5210
1079
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
This class includes:
- decaffeinating and roasting of coffee
- production of coffee products:
• ground coffee
• soluble coffee
• extracts and concentrates of coffee
- manufacture of coffee substitutes
- blending of tea and maté
- packing of tea including packing in tea bags
- manufacture of soups and broths
- manufacture of spices, sauces and condiments:
• mayonnaise
• mustard flour and meal
• prepared mustard etc.
- manufacture of vinegar
- manufacture of artificial honey and caramel
- manufacture of frozen pizza
This class also includes:
- manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, camomile etc.)
- manufacture of yeast
- manufacture of extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans or molluscs
- manufacture of non-dairy milk and cheese substitutes
- manufacture of table salt from purchased salt, including iodizing salt
- manufacture of ice, for food and non-food purposes
This class excludes:
- growing of spice crops, see 0131
- manufacture of frozen fish dishes, including fish and chips, see 1020
- manufacture of inulin, see 1062
- manufacture of botanical products for pharmaceutical use, see 2100
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Manufacture of beverages
This division includes the manufacture of nonalcoholic beverages and mineral water, manufacture
of alcoholic beverages mainly through fermentation, beer and wine, and the manufacture of
distilled alcoholic beverages. Ice manufacturing, while not a beverage, is included with
nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing because it is considered to be the same production process
as water purification.
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Manufacture of beverages
1101
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits; ethyl alcohol production from fermented
materials
This class includes:
- manufacture of distilled, potable, alcoholic beverages: whisky, brandy, gin, liqueurs, "mixed
drinks" etc.
- blending of distilled spirits
- production of potable ethyl alcohol from fermented materials
- production of neutral spirits
This class excludes:
- manufacture of non-distilled alcoholic beverages, see 1102, 1103
- manufacture of denatured ethyl alcohol, see 2011
- merely bottling and labelling, see 4330 (if performed as part of wholesale) and 7531 (if
performed on a fee or contract basis)
1102
Manufacture of wines
This class includes:
- manufacture of wine
- manufacture of sparkling wine
- manufacture of wine from concentrated grape must
- manufacture of fermented but not distilled alcoholic beverages: sake, cider, perry, mead, other
fruit wines and mixed beverages containing alcohol
- manufacture of vermouth and the like
This class also includes:
- blending of wine
- manufacture of low or non-alcoholic wine
This class excludes:
- merely bottling and labelling, see 4330 (if performed as part of wholesale) and 7531 (if
performed on a fee or contract basis)
1103
Manufacture of malt liquors and malt
This class includes:
- manufacture of malt liquors, such as beer, ale, porter and stout
- manufacture of malt
This class also includes:
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- manufacture of low alcohol or non-alcoholic beer
1104
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters
This class includes:
- manufacture of non-alcoholic beverages, except non-alcoholic beer and wine
- production of natural mineral waters
- manufacture of soft drinks:
• non-alcoholic flavoured and/or sweetened waters: lemonade, orangeade, cola, fruit drinks,
tonic waters etc.
This class excludes:
- production of fruit and vegetable juice, see 1030
- manufacture of non-alcoholic wine, see 1102
- manufacture of non-alcoholic beer, see 1103
- merely bottling and labelling, see 4330 (if performed as part of wholesale) and 7533 (if
performed on a fee or contract basis)
12
Manufacture of tobacco products
This division includes the processing of an agricultural product, tobacco, into a form suitable for
final consumption.
120
Manufacture of tobacco products
See class 1200.
1200
Manufacture of tobacco products
This class includes:
- manufacture of tobacco products and products of tobacco substitutes: cigarettes, cigarette
tobacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff
- manufacture of "homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco
This class excludes:
- growing or preliminary processing of tobacco, see 0110
13
Manufacture of textiles
This division includes preparation and spinning of textile fibres as well as textile weaving,
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finishing of textiles and wearing apparel, manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
(e.g. household linen, blankets, rugs, cordage etc.) and manufacture of knitted and crocheted
fabrics and articles thereof (e.g. socks and pullovers). Growing of natural fibres is covered under
division 01, while manufacture of synthetic fibres is a chemical process that is classified in class
2030. Manufacture of wearing apparel is covered in division 14.
-----------------------------------Comment: Is there a preference to incorporate a strict differentiation between manufacture of
textiles and manufacture of apparel with the consequence that current class 1430 (former ISIC
1730: Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and apparel) would have to be split into
fabric production and article/apparel production? The treatment in ISIC Rev.3 reflects a "unit
concept", with default allocation of integrated activities, whereas value-added could be used to
assign such units to one division or the other.
131
Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles
1311
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles
This class includes:
- preparatory operations on textile fibres:
• reeling and washing of silk
• degreasing and carbonizing of wool and dyeing of wool fleece
• carding and combing of all kinds of animal, vegetable and man-made fibres
- spinning and manufacture of yarn or thread for weaving or sewing, for the trade or for further
processing
• texturizing, twisting, folding, cabling and dipping of synthetic or artificial filament yarns
- manufacture of broad woven cotton-type, woollen-type, worsted-type or silk-type fabrics,
including from mixtures or artificial or synthetic yarns
- manufacture of other broad woven fabrics, using flax, ramie, hemp, jute, bast fibres and special
yarns
This class also includes:
- manufacture of paper yarn
- manufacture of woven pile or chenille fabrics, terry towelling, gauze etc.
- manufacture of woven fabrics of glass fibres
- manufacture of imitation fur by weaving
This class excludes:
- preparatory operations carried out in combination with agriculture or farming, see 01
- retting of plants bearing vegetable textile fibres (jute, flax, coir etc.), see 0110
- cotton ginning, see 0163
- manufacture of textile floor coverings, see 1322
- manufacture of non-woven fabrics and felts, see 1329
- manufacture of narrow fabrics, see 1329
- manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics, see 1430
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial fibres and tows, manufacture of single yarns (including
high-tenacity yarn and yarn for carpets) of synthetic or artificial fibres, see 2030
- manufacture of glass fibres, see 2310
- spinning of asbestos yarn, see 2399
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1312
Finishing of textiles
This class includes:
- bleaching and dyeing of textile fibres, yarns, fabrics and textile articles, including wearing
apparel
- dressing, drying, steaming, shrinking, mending, Sanforizing, mercerizing of textiles and textile
articles, including wearing apparel
- printing on textile fabrics
This class also includes:
- bleaching of jeans
- pleating and similar work on textiles
- waterproofing, coating, rubberizing, or impregnating purchased garments
This class excludes:
- manufacture of textile fabric impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber, where
rubber is the chief constituent, see 2219
- "while-you-wait" printing on textile articles, see 8529
- silk screen-printing (including thermoprinting) on wearing apparel, see 1811
132
Manufacture of other textiles
1321
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
This class includes:
- manufacture, of made-up articles of any textile material, including of knitted or crocheted
fabrics:
• blankets, including travelling rugs
• bed, table, toilet or kitchen linen
• quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes, pillows, sleeping bags etc.
- manufacture of made-up furnishing articles:
• curtains, valances, blinds, bedspreads, furniture or machine covers etc.
• tarpaulins, tents, camping goods, sails, sunblinds, loose covers for cars, machines or furniture
etc.
• flags, banners, pennants etc.
• dustcloths, dishcloths and similar articles, life jackets, parachutes etc.
This class also includes:
- manufacture of the textile part of electric blankets
- manufacture of hand-woven tapestries
- manufacture of tire covers
This class excludes:
- manufacture of textile articles for technical use, see 1329
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1322
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
This class includes:
- manufacture of textile floor coverings:
• carpets, rugs and mats, tiles
This class also includes:
- manufacture of needle-loom felt floor coverings
This class excludes:
- manufacture of mats and matting of plaiting materials, see 1629
- manufacture of floor coverings of cork, rubber or plastic materials, even when textile-backed,
see 1629, 2219, 2220
- manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor coverings, see 2220
1323
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting
This class includes:
- manufacture of twine, cordage, rope and cables of textile fibres or strip or the like, whether or
not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- manufacture of knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope
- manufacture of products of rope or netting: fishing nets, ships' fenders, unloading cushions,
loading slings, rope or cable fitted with metal rings etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of hairnets, see 1410
- manufacture of wire rope, see 2599
1329
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
This class includes all activities related to textiles or textile products, not specified elsewhere in
division 13 or 14 or anywhere else in this classification, involving a large number of processes and
a great variety of goods produced.
This class includes:
- manufacture of narrow woven fabrics, including fabrics consisting of warp without weft
assembled by means of an adhesive
- manufacture of labels, badges etc.
- manufacture of ornamental trimmings: braids, tassels, pompons etc.
- manufacture of felt
- manufacture of tulles and other net fabrics, and of lace and embroidery, in the piece, in strips or
in motifs
- manufacture of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
- manufacture of metallized yarn or gimped yarn, rubber thread and cord covered with textile
material, textile yarn or strip covered, impregnated, coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- manufacture of tyre cord fabric of high-tenacity man-made yarn
- manufacture of other treated or coated fabrics: tracing cloth, canvas prepared for use by painters,
buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics, fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances
- manufacture of diverse textile articles: textile wicks, incandescent gas mantles and tubular gas
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- mantle fabric, hosepiping, transmission or conveyor belts or belting (whether or not reinforced
with metal or other material), bolting cloth, straining cloth
- automotive trimmings
- manufacture of pressure sensitive cloth-tape
- artists' canvas boards and tracing cloth
- manufacture of shoe-lace, of textiles
- manufacture of powder puffs and mitts
This class excludes:
- manufacture of needle-loom felt floor coverings, see 1322
- manufacture of transmission or conveyor belts of textile fabric, yarn or cord impregnated,
coated, covered or laminated with rubber, where rubber is the chief constituent, see 2219
- manufacture of plates or sheets of cellular rubber or plastic combined with textiles for
reinforcing purposes only, see 2219, 2220
- manufacture of cloth of woven metal wire, see 2599
- manufacture of textile wadding and articles of wadding: sanitary towels, tampons etc., see 1709
-----------------------------------Comment: Is manufacturing of narrow woven fabrics as currently included in 1329 (Manufacture
of other textiles, n.e.c) considered to be significantly different from 1311 (Preparation and
spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles), justifying the placement in two different classes? Or
should class 1311 be extended to cover the manufacture of all textiles?
14
Manufacture of wearing apparel
This division covers all tailoring (ready-to-wear or made-to-measure), in all materials (e.g. leather,
fabric, knitted and crocheted fabrics etc.), of all items of clothing (e.g. outerwear, underwear for
men, women or children; work, city or casual clothing etc.) and accessories. There is no
distinction made between clothing for adults and clothing for children, or between modern and
traditional clothing. Division 14 also includes the fur industry (fur skins and wearing apparel).
-----------------------------------Comment: See comment under division 13.
141
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel
See class 1410.
1410
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel
This class includes manufacture of wearing apparel. The material used may be of any kind and
may be coated, impregnated or rubberized.
This class includes:
- manufacture of wearing apparel made of leather or composition leather including leather
industrial work accessories as welder's leather aprons
- manufacture of work wear
- manufacture of other outerwear made of woven, knitted or crocheted fabric, non-wovens etc. for
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men, women and children:
coats, suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, skirts etc.
manufacture of underwear and nightwear made of woven, knitted or crocheted fabric, lace etc.
for men, women and children:
• shirts, T-shirts, underpants, briefs, pyjamas, nightdresses, dressing gowns, blouses, slips,
brassieres, corsets etc.
manufacture of babies' garments, tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear etc.
manufacture of hats and caps
manufacture of other clothing accessories: gloves, belts, shawls, ties, cravats, hairnets etc.
•
-
-
This class also includes:
- custom tailoring
- manufacture of headgear of fur skins
- manufacture of footwear of textile material without applied soles
- manufacture of parts of the products listed
This class excludes:
- manufacture of wearing apparel of fur skins (except headgear), see 1420
- manufacture of footwear, see 1520
- manufacture of wearing apparel of rubber or plastics not assembled by stitching but merely
sealed together, see 2219, 2220
- manufacture of safety headgear (except sports headgear), see 3250
- manufacture of fire-resistant and protective safety clothing, see 3250
- manufacture of asbestos apparel and headgear, see 2399
- manufacture of leather sports gloves and sports headgear, see 3230
- repair of wearing apparel, see 8529
142
Manufacture of articles of fur
See class 1420.
1420
Manufacture of articles of fur
This class includes:
- manufacture of articles made of fur skins:
• fur wearing apparel and clothing accessories
• assemblies of fur skins such as "dropped" fur skins, plates, mats, strips etc.
• diverse articles of fur skins: rugs, unstuffed pouffes, industrial polishing cloths
This class excludes:
- production of raw fur skins, see 014, 0170
- production of raw hides and skins, see 1010
- manufacture of imitation furs (long-hair cloth obtained by weaving or knitting), see 1311, 1312,
1430
- manufacture of fur hats, see 1410
- manufacture of apparel trimmed with fur, see 1410
- manufacture of boots or shoes containing fur parts, see 1520
- dressing and dyeing of fur, see 1511
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143
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles
See class 1430.
1430
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles
This class includes:
- manufacture and processing in the same unit of knitted or crocheted fabrics:
• pile and terry fabrics
• net and window furnishing type fabrics knitted on raschel or similar machines
• other knitted or crocheted fabrics
- manufacture of knitted or crocheted wearing apparel and other made-up articles directly into
shape: pullovers, cardigans, jerseys, waistcoats and similar articles
- manufacture of hosiery, including socks, tights and pantyhose
This class also includes:
- manufacture of imitation fur by knitting
This class excludes:
- manufacture of net and window furnishing type fabrics of lace knitted on raschel or similar
machines, see 1329
- manufacture of knitted clothing from fabric not knitted in the same unit, see 1410
15
Manufacture of leather and related products
This division includes dressing and dyeing of fur and the transformation of hides into leather by
tanning or curing and fabricating the leather into products for final consumption. It also includes
the manufacture of similar products from other materials (imitation leathers or leather substitutes),
such as rubber footwear, textile luggage etc. The products made from leather substitutes are
included here, since they are made in ways similar to those in which leather products are made
(e.g. luggage) and are often produced in the same unit.
151
Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness;
dressing and dyeing of fur
1511
Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur
This class includes:
- production of tanned leather
- manufacture of chamois dressed, parchment dressed, patent or metallized leathers
- manufacture of composition leather
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- dressing and dyeing of fur skins and hides with the hair on: scraping, currying, tanning,
bleaching, shearing and plucking and dyeing of fur skins
This class excludes:
- production of hides and skins as part of ranching, see 0141, 0142, 0143, 0149
- production of hides and skins as part of slaughtering, see 1010
- manufacture of leather apparel, see 1410
- tanning or dressing of fur skins or hides with the hair on, see 1420
- manufacture of imitation leather not based on natural leather, see 1311, 2219, 2220
1512
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness
This class includes:
- manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, of leather, composition leather or any other
material, such as plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanized fibre or paperboard, where the
same technology is used as for leather
- manufacture of saddlery and harness
- manufacture of non-metallic watch straps
- manufacture of diverse articles of leather or composition leather: driving belts, packings etc.
- manufacture of shoe-lace, of leather
- manufacture of horse whips and riding crops
This class excludes:
- manufacture of leather wearing apparel, see 1410
- manufacture of leather gloves and hats, see 1410
- manufacture of footwear, see 1520
- manufacture of metallic watch straps, see 3211
- manufacture of saddles for bicycles, see 3092
- manufacture of linemen's safety belts and other belts for occupational use, see 3250
152
Manufacture of footwear
See class 1520.
1520
Manufacture of footwear
This class includes:
- manufacture of footwear for all purposes, of any material, by any process, including moulding
- manufacture of gaiters, leggings and similar articles
- manufacture of leather parts of footwear: manufacture of uppers and parts of uppers, outer and
inner soles, heels etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of footwear of textile material without applied soles, see 1410
- manufacture of footwear of asbestos, see 2399
- manufacture of orthopaedic shoes, see 3250
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- manufacture of plastic footwear parts, see 2220
- manufacture of rubber boot and shoe heels and soles and other rubber footwear parts, see 2219
- manufacture of wooden shoe parts (e.g. heels and lasts), see 1629
16
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of
articles of straw and plaiting materials
This division includes manufacture of wood products, such as lumber, plywood, veneers, wood
containers, wood flooring, wood trusses, and prefabricated wood buildings. The production
processes include sawing, planing, shaping, laminating, and assembling of wood products starting
from logs that are cut into bolts, or lumber that may then be cut further, or shaped by lathes or
other shaping tools. The lumber or other transformed wood shapes may also be subsequently
planed or smoothed, and assembled into finished products, such as wood containers.
With the exception of sawmills and wood preservation units, the units are grouped into industries
mainly based on the specific products manufactured.
This division does not include either the manufacture of furniture (3100), or the installation of
wooden fittings and the like (4130).
161
Sawmilling and planing of wood
See class 1610.
1610
Sawmilling and planing of wood
This class includes:
- sawing, planing and machining of wood
- slicing, peeling or chipping logs
- manufacture of wooden railway sleepers
- manufacture of unassembled wooden flooring
- manufacture of wood wool, wood flour, chips, particles
This class also includes:
- drying of wood
- impregnation or chemical treatment of wood with preservatives or other materials
This class excludes:
- logging and production of wood in the rough, see 0221, 0222
- manufacture of veneer sheets thin enough for use in plywood, boards and panels, see 1621
- manufacture of shingles and shakes, beadings and mouldings, see 1622
- production of wood chips in the forest by portable chipper equipment, see 0230
162
Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials
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1621
Manufacture of veneer sheets; manufacture of plywood, laminboard, particle board and
other panels and board
This class includes:
- manufacture of veneer sheets thin enough to be used for veneering, making plywood or other
purposes:
• smoothed, dyed, coated, impregnated, reinforced (with paper or fabric backing)
• made in the form of motifs
- manufacture of plywood, veneer panels and similar laminated wood boards and sheets
- manufacture of particle board and fibreboard
- manufacture of densified wood
- manufacture of glue laminated wood, laminated veneer wood
1622
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and joinery
This class includes:
- manufacture of wooden goods intended to be used primarily in the construction industry:
• beams, rafters, roof struts
• glue-laminated and metal connected, prefabricated wooden roof trusses
• doors, windows, shutters and their frames, whether or not containing metal fittings, such as
hinges, locks etc.
• stairs, railings
• wooden beadings and mouldings, shingles and shakes
• parquet floor blocks, strips etc., assembled into panels
- manufacture of prefabricated buildings, or elements thereof, predominantly of wood
- manufacture of wood partitions (except free standing)
- manufacture of blocks for the manufacture of smoking pipes
This class excludes:
- manufacture of unassembled wooden flooring, see 1610
- manufacture of kitchen cabinets, bookcases, wardrobes etc., see 3100
- manufacture of wood partitions, free standing, see 3100
1623
Manufacture of wooden containers
This class includes:
- manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood
- manufacture of pallets, box pallets and other load boards of wood
- manufacture of barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products of wood
- manufacture of wooden cable-drums
This class excludes:
- manufacture of luggage, see 1512
- manufacture of cases of plaiting material, see 1629
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1629
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting
materials
This class includes:
- manufacture of various wood products:
• wooden handles and bodies for tools, brooms, brushes
• wooden boot or shoe lasts and trees, clothes hangers
• household utensils and kitchenware of wood
• wooden statuettes and ornaments, wood marquetry, inlaid wood
• wooden cases for jewellery, cutlery and similar articles
• wooden spools, cops, bobbins, sewing thread reels and similar articles of turned wood
• other articles of wood
- natural cork processing, manufacture of agglomerated cork
- manufacture of articles of natural or agglomerated cork, including floor coverings
- manufacture of plaits and products of plaiting materials: mats, matting, screens, cases etc.
- manufacture of basket-ware and wickerwork
- manufacture of fire logs, made of pressed wood or substitute materials like coffee or soybean
grounds
- manufacture of wooden mirror and picture frames
- manufacture of frames for artists' canvases
- manufacture of wooden shoe parts (e.g. heels and lasts)
- manufacture of handles for umbrellas, canes and similar
This class excludes:
- manufacture of mats or matting of textile materials, see 1322
- manufacture of luggage, see 1512
- manufacture of wooden footwear, see 1520
- manufacture of wooden spools and bobbins that are part of textile machinery, see 2826
- manufacture of clock cases, see 2650
- manufacture of furniture, see 3100
- manufacture of wooden toys, see 3240
- manufacture of brushes and brooms, see 3299
- manufacture of walking sticks and umbrella handles, see 3299
- manufacture of matches, see 2029
- manufacture of caskets, see 3299
17
Manufacture of paper and paper products
This division includes the manufacture of pulp, paper, or converted paper products. The
manufacturing of these products is grouped together because they constitute a series of vertically
connected processes. More than one activity is often carried out in a single unit. There are
essentially three activities. The manufacturing of pulp involves separating the cellulose fibers from
other impurities in wood or used paper. The manufacturing of paper involves matting these fibers
into a sheet. Converted paper products are made from paper and other materials by various cutting
and shaping techniques, including coating and laminating activities. The paper articles may be
printed (e.g. wallpaper, gift wrap etc.), as long as the printing of information is not the main
purpose.
The production of pulp, paper and paperboard in bulk is included in class 1701, while the
remaining classes include the production of further-processed paper and paper products.
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Manufacture of paper and paper products
1701
Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard
This class includes:
- manufacture of bleached, semi-bleached or unbleached paper pulp by mechanical, chemical
(dissolving or non-dissolving) or semi-chemical processes
- manufacture of cotton-linters pulp
- removal of ink and manufacture of pulp from waste paper
- manufacture of paper and paperboard intended for further industrial processing
This class also includes:
- further processing of paper and paperboard:
• coating, covering and impregnation of paper and paperboard
• manufacture of crêped or crinkled paper
• manufacture of laminates and foils, if laminated with paper or paperboard
- manufacture of handmade paper
- manufacture of newsprint and other printing or writing paper
- manufacture of cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres
- manufacture of carbon paper or stencil paper in rolls or large sheets
This class excludes:
- manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, see 1702
- manufacture of further-processed articles of paper, paperboard or pulp, see 1709
- manufacture of abrasive paper, see 2399
- manufacture of coated or impregnated paper, where the coating or impregnant is the main
ingredient, see class in which the manufacture of the coating or impregnant is classified
- manufacture of cork life preservers, see 3250
1702
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and
paperboard
This class includes:
- manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard
- manufacture of containers of corrugated paper or paperboard
- manufacture of folding paperboard containers
- manufacture of containers of solid board
- manufacture of other containers of paper and paperboard
- manufacture of sacks and bags of paper
- manufacture of office box files and similar articles
This class excludes:
- manufacture of envelopes, see 1709
- manufacture of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp (e.g. boxes for packing eggs, moulded
pulp paper plates), see 1709
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1709
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard
This class includes:
- manufacture of household and personal hygiene paper and cellulose wadding products:
• cleansing tissues
• handkerchiefs, towels, serviettes
• toilet paper
• sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies
• cups, dishes and trays
- manufacture of textile wadding and articles of wadding: sanitary towels, tampons etc.
- manufacture of printing and writing paper ready for use
- manufacture of computer printout paper ready for use
- manufacture of self-copy paper ready for use
- manufacture of duplicator stencils and carbon paper ready for use
- manufacture of gummed or adhesive paper ready for use
- manufacture of envelopes and letter-cards
- manufacture of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of
paper stationery
- manufacture of wallpaper and similar wall coverings, including vinyl-coated and textile
wallpaper
- manufacture of labels, whether printed or not
- manufacture of filter paper and paperboard
- manufacture of paper and paperboard bobbins, spools, cops etc.
- manufacture of egg trays and other moulded pulp packaging products etc.
- manufacture of paper novelties made from purchased paper
This class excludes:
- manufacture of paper or paperboard in bulk, see 1701
- manufacture of playing cards, see 3240
- manufacture of games and toys of paper or paperboard, see 3240
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Printing and reproduction of recorded media
This division includes printing of products, such as newspapers, books, periodicals, business
forms, greeting cards, and other materials, and perform support activities, such as bookbinding,
plate-making services, and data imaging. The support activities included here are an integral part
of the printing industry, and a product (a printing plate, a bound book, or a computer disk or file)
that is an integral part of the printing industry is almost always provided by these operations.
Processes used in printing include a variety of methods for transferring an image from a plate,
screen, or computer file to some medium, such as paper, plastics, metal, textile articles, or wood.
The most prominent of these methods entails the transfer of the image from a plate or screen to the
medium (lithographic, gravure, screen, and flexographic printing). A rapidly growing new
technology uses a computer file to directly ''drive'' the printing mechanism to create the image and
new electrostatic and other types of equipment (digital or non-impact printing).
Though printing and publishing can be carried out by the same unit (a newspaper, for example), it
is less and less the case that these distinct activities are carried out in the same physical location.
This division excludes publishing of software, see 5320, and the production and distribution of
motion pictures and videotapes, see 5411, 5412.
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Printing and service activities related to printing
1811
Printing
This class includes:
- printing of newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, books and brochures, music and music
manuscripts, maps, atlases, posters, advertising catalogues, prospectuses and other printed
advertising, postage stamps, taxation stamps, documents of title, cheques and other security
papers, registers, albums, diaries, calendars, business forms and other commercial printed
matter, personal stationery and other printed matter by letterpress, offset, photogravure,
flexographic, screen printing and other printing presses, duplication machines, computer
printers, embossers, photocopiers and thermocopiers
This class also includes:
- printing on labels or tags (lithographic, gravure printing, flexographic printing, screen printing,
other)
- silk screen-printing (including thermoprinting) on wearing apparel
This class excludes:
- publishing of printed matter, see 5311, 5312, 5319
1812
Service activities related to printing
This class includes:
- binding of printed sheets, e.g. into books, brochures, magazines, catalogues etc., by folding,
assembling, stitching, glueing, collating, basting, adhesive binding, trimming, gold stamping
- composition, typesetting, phototypesetting, pre-press data input including scanning and optical
character recognition, electronic make-up
- plate-making services including imagesetting and plate-setting (for the printing processes
letterpress and offset)
- engraving or etching of cylinders for gravure
- plate processes direct to plate (also photopolymer plates)
- preparation of plates and dies for relief stamping or printing
- proofs
- artistic work including litho stones and prepared woodblocks
- production of reprographic products
- design of printing products e.g. sketches, layouts, dummies etc.
- other graphic activities such as die-sinking or die-stamping, braille copying, punching and
drilling, embossing, varnishing and laminating, collating and insetting, creasing
182
Reproduction of recorded media
See class 1820.
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Reproduction of recorded media
This class includes:
- reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music or
other sound recordings
- reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures and
other video recordings
- reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes
This class excludes:
- reproduction of printed matter, see 1811
- publishing of software, see 5320
- production and distribution of motion pictures, videotapes and movies on DVD or similar media,
see 5411, 5412
- production of master copies for records or audio material, see 5421
- reproduction of motion picture films for theatrical distribution, see 5412
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Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
This division is based on the transformation of crude petroleum and coal into usable products. The
dominant process is petroleum refining which involves the separation of crude petroleum into
component products through such techniques as cracking and distillation. This division also covers
the manufacture for own account of characteristic products (e.g. coke, butane, propane, petrol,
kerosene, fuel oil etc.) as well as processing services (e.g. custom refining).
This division includes the manufacture of gases such as ethane, propane and butane as products of
petroleum refineries. Not included is the manufacture of such gases in other units (2011),
manufacture of industrial gases (2011), extraction of natural gas (methane, ethane, butane or
propane) (0600), and manufacture of fuel gas, other than petroleum gases (e.g. coal gas, water gas,
producer gas, gasworks gas) (3420).
Units that manufacture petrochemicals from refined petroleum are classified in division 20.
191
Manufacture of coke oven products
See class 1910.
1910
Manufacture of coke oven products
This class includes:
- operation of coke ovens
- production of coke and semi-coke
- production of coke oven gas
- production of crude coal and lignite tars
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- agglomeration of coke
This class excludes:
- agglomeration of hard coal, see 0510, 1920
- agglomeration of lignite, see 0520, 1920
- manufacture of pitch, pitch coke and coal tar, see 2011
192
Manufacture of refined petroleum products
See class 1920.
1920
Manufacture of refined petroleum products
This class includes the manufacture of liquid or gaseous fuels or other products from crude
petroleum, bituminous minerals or their fractionation products. Petroleum refining involves one or
more of the following activities: fractionation; straight distillation of crude oil; and cracking.
This class includes:
- production of motor fuel: gasoline, kerosene etc.
- production of fuel: light, medium and heavy fuel oil, refinery gases such as ethane, propane,
butane etc.
- manufacture of oil-based lubricating oils or greases, including from waste oil
- manufacture of products for the petrochemical industry and for the manufacture of road
coverings
- manufacture of various products: white spirit, vaseline, paraffin wax, petroleum jelly etc.
- manufacture of hard-coal and lignite fuel briquettes
- manufacture of petroleum briquettes
20
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
This division is based on the transformation of organic and inorganic raw materials by a chemical
process and the formation of products. It distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that
constitute the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced
by further processing of basic chemicals that make up the remaining industry classes.
201
Manufacture of basic chemicals
2011
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
This class includes:
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- manufacture of liquefied or compressed inorganic industrial or medical gases:
• elemental gases
• liquid or compressed air
• refrigerant gases
• mixed industrial gases
• inert gases such as carbon dioxide
• isolating gases
- manufacture of dyes and pigments from any source in basic form or as concentrate
- manufacture of chemical elements
- manufacture of inorganic acids except nitric acid
- manufacture of alkalis, lyes and other inorganic bases except ammonia
- manufacture of other inorganic compounds
- manufacture of basic organic chemicals:
• acyclic hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated
• cyclic hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated
• acyclic and cyclic alcohols, including synthetic ethyl alcohol
• mono- and polycarboxylic acids, including acetic acid
• other oxygen-function compounds, including aldehydes, ketones, quinones and dual or poly
oxygen-function compounds
• synthetic glycerol
• nitrogen-function organic compounds, including amines
• other organic compounds, including wood distillation products (e.g. charcoal) etc.
- production of pitch and pitch coke
- manufacture of synthetic aromatic products
- distillation of coal tar
- roasting of iron pyrites
This class also includes:
- manufacture of products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores
- enrichment of uranium and thorium ores
This class excludes:
- extraction of methane, ethane, butane or propane, see 0600
- manufacture of ethyl alcohol from fermented materials, see 1101
- manufacture of fuel gases such as ethane, butane or propane in a petroleum refinery, see 1920
- manufacture of nitrogenous fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, see 2012
- manufacture of ammonia, see 2012
- manufacture of ammonium chloride, see 2012
- manufacture of nitrites and nitrates of potassium, see 2012
- manufacture of ammonium carbonates, see 2012
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms, see 2013
- manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms, see 2013
- manufacture of prepared dyes and pigments, see 2022
- manufacture of salicylic and O-acetylsalicylic acids, see 2100
- manufacture of crude glycerol, see 2023
- manufacture of natural essential oils, see 2029
2012
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
This class includes:
- manufacture of fertilizers:
• straight or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilizers
• urea, crude natural phosphates and crude natural potassium salts
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• compost
- manufacture of associated nitrogen products:
• nitric and sulphonitric acids, ammonia, ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, nitrites
and nitrates of potassium
This class excludes:
- mining of guano, see 0821
- manufacture of agrochemical products, such as pesticides, see 2021
- manufacture of compost (operation of compost dumps), see 3721
2013
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms and of synthetic rubber
This class includes the manufacture of resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable
thermoplastic elastomers and mixing and blending resins on a custom basis and/or manufacturing
of noncustomized synthetic resins.
This class includes:
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms:
• polymers, including those of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and
acrylics
• polyamides
• phenolic and epoxide resins and polyurethanes
• alkyd and polyester resins and polyethers
• silicones
• ion-exchangers based on polymers
- manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms:
• synthetic rubber
• Factice
- manufacture of mixtures of synthetic rubber and natural rubber or rubber-like gums (e.g. balata)
This class also includes:
- manufacture of cellulose and its chemical derivatives
This class excludes:
- manufacture of artificial and synthetic fibres, filaments and yarn, see 2030
- shredding of plastic products, see 3730
202
Manufacture of other chemical products
2021
Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products
This class includes:
- manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides
- manufacture of anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators
- manufacture of disinfectants (for agricultural and other use)
- manufacture of other agrochemical products n.e.c.
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This class excludes:
- manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, see 2012
2022
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
This class includes:
- manufacture of paints and varnishes, enamels or lacquers
- manufacture of prepared pigments and dyes, opacifiers and colours
- manufacture of vitrifiable enamels and glazes and engobes and similar preparations
- manufacture of mastics
- manufacture of caulking compounds and similar non-refractory filling or surfacing preparations
- manufacture of organic composite solvents and thinners
- manufacture of prepared paint or varnish removers
- manufacture of printing ink
This class excludes:
- manufacture of dyestuffs, pigments and turpentine, see 2011
- manufacture of writing and drawing ink, see 2029
2023
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and
toilet preparations
This class includes:
- manufacture of organic surface-active agents
- manufacture of soap
- manufacture of paper, wadding, felt etc. coated or covered with soap or detergent
- manufacture of crude glycerol
- manufacture of surface-active preparations:
• washing powders in solid or liquid form and detergents
• dish-washing preparations
• textile softeners
- manufacture of cleaning and polishing products:
• preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms
• artificial waxes and prepared waxes
• polishes and creams for leather
• polishes and creams for wood
• polishes for coachwork, glass and metal
• scouring pastes and powders, including paper, wadding etc. coated or covered with these
- manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations:
• perfumes and toilet water
• beauty and make-up preparations
• sunburn prevention and suntan preparations
• manicure and pedicure preparations
• shampoos, hair lacquers, waving and straightening preparations
• dentifrices and preparations for oral hygiene, including denture fixative preparations
• shaving preparations, including pre-shave and aftershave preparations
• deodorants and bath salts
• depilatories
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This class excludes:
- manufacture of separate, chemically defined compounds, see 2011
- manufacture of glycerol, synthesized from petroleum products, see 2011
- extraction and refining of natural essential oils, see 2029
2029
Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
This class includes:
- manufacture of propellant powders
- manufacture of explosives and pyrotechnic products, including percussion caps, detonators,
signalling flares etc.
- manufacture of gelatine and its derivatives, glues and prepared adhesives, including rubberbased glues and adhesives
- manufacture of extracts of natural aromatic products
- manufacture of resinoids
- manufacture of aromatic distilled waters
- manufacture of mixtures of odoriferous products for the manufacture of perfumes or food
- manufacture of photographic plates, films, sensitized paper and other sensitized unexposed
materials
- manufacture of chemical preparations for photographic uses
- manufacture of various chemical products:
• peptones, peptone derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c.
• essential oils
• chemically modified oils and fats
• materials used in the finishing of textiles and leather
• powders and pastes used in soldering, brazing or welding
• substances used to pickle metal
• prepared additives for cements
• activated carbon, lubricating oil additives, prepared rubber accelerators, catalysts and other
chemical products for industrial use
• anti-knock preparations, antifreeze preparations
• composite diagnostic or laboratory reagents
This class also includes:
- manufacture of writing and drawing ink
- manufacture of matches
This class excludes:
- manufacture of chemically defined products in bulk, see 2011
- manufacture of synthetic aromatic products, see 2011
- manufacture of printing ink, see 2022
- manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations, see 2023
- manufacture of asphalt-based adhesives, see 2399
203
Manufacture of man-made fibres
See class 2030.
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2030
Manufacture of man-made fibres
This class includes:
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament tow
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed
for spinning
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament yarn, including high-tenacity yarn
- manufacture of synthetic or artificial monofilament or strip
This class excludes:
- spinning of synthetic or artificial fibres, see 1311
- manufacture of yarns made of man-made staple, see 1311
- manufacture of processed yarns from filaments, tow, staple, yarn not made in the same unit, see
1311
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Manufacture of pharmaceuticals
This division includes the manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical
preparations. This includes also the manufacture of biological and medicinal products.
210
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products
See class 2100.
2100
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products
This class includes:
- manufacture of medicinal active substances to be used for their pharmacological properties in
the manufacture of medicaments: antibiotics, basic vitamins, salicylic and O-acetylsalicylic acids
etc.
- processing of blood
- manufacture of medicaments:
• antisera and other blood fractions
• vaccines
• diverse medicaments, including homeopathic preparations
- manufacture of chemical contraceptive products for external use and hormonal contraceptive
medicaments
- manufacture of medical diagnostic preparations, including pregnancy tests
- radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances
This class also includes:
- manufacture of chemically pure sugars
- processing of glands and manufacture of extracts of glands etc.
- manufacture of medical impregnated wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings, surgical gut string
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etc.
- preparation of botanical products (grinding, grading, milling) for pharmaceutical use
This class excludes:
- manufacture of herb infusions (mint, vervain, camomile etc.), see 1079
- packaging of pharmaceuticals for own account, see 4349, 4442
- packaging of pharmaceuticals on a fee or contract basis, see 7531
- manufacture of dental fillings, manufacture of dental cement, see 3250
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Manufacture of rubber and plastics products
The division is characterized by the raw materials manufactured. However, this does not mean that
all products made of these materials necessarily fall under this activity. Most notably, manufacture
of apparel and footwear is classified in division 14 and 15, even when plastic or rubber is the main
constituent.
221
Manufacture of rubber products
2211
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
This class includes:
- manufacture of rubber tyres for vehicles, equipment, mobile machinery, aircraft, toy, furniture
and other uses:
• pneumatic tyres
• solid or cushion tyres
- manufacture of inner tubes for tyres
- manufacture of interchangeable tyre treads, tyre flaps, "camelback" strips for retreading tyres
etc.
- tyre rebuilding and retreading
This class excludes:
- manufacture of tube repair materials, see 2219
- tyre and tube repair, fitting or replacement, see 4220
2219
Manufacture of other rubber products
This class includes:
- manufacture of other products of natural or synthetic rubber, unvulcanized, vulcanized or
hardened:
• rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods, profile shapes
• tubes, pipes and hoses
• rubber conveyor or transmission belts or belting
• rubber hygienic articles: sheath contraceptives, teats, hot water bottles etc.
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rubber articles of apparel (if only sealed together, not sewn)
rubber floor coverings
• rubber thread and rope
• rubberized yarn and fabrics
• rubber rings, fittings and seals
• rubber roller coverings
• inflatable rubber mattresses
• inflatable balloons
- rubber brushes
- hard rubber pipe stems
- hard rubber combs, hair pins, hair rollers, and similar
•
•
This class also includes:
- manufacture of rubber repair materials
- manufacture of textile fabric impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber, where
rubber is the chief constituent
- rubber waterbed mattresses
- rubber bathing caps and aprons
- rubber wet suits and diving suits
- rubber sex articles
This class excludes:
- manufacture of tyre cord fabrics, see 1329
- manufacture of apparel of elastic fabrics, see 1410
- manufacture of rubber footwear, see 1520
- manufacture of glues and adhesives based on rubber, see 2029
- manufacture of "camelback" strips, see 2211
- manufacture of inflatable rafts and boats, see 3011, 3012
- manufacture of mattresses of uncovered cellular rubber, see 3100
- manufacture of rubber sports requisites, except apparel, see 3230
- manufacture of rubber games and toys (including children's wading pools, inflatable children
rubber boats, inflatable rubber animals, balls and the like), see 3240
- reclaiming of rubber, see 3730
222
Manufacture of plastics products
See class 2220.
2220
Manufacture of plastics products
This class comprises processing new or spent (i.e., recycled) plastics resins into intermediate or
final products, using such processes as compression molding; extrusion molding; injection
molding; blow molding; and casting. For most of these, the production process is such that a wide
variety of products can be made.
This class includes:
- manufacture of semi-manufactures of plastic products:
• plastic plates, sheets, blocks, film, foil, strip etc. (whether self-adhesive or not)
- manufacture of finished plastic products:
• plastic tubes, pipes and hoses; hose and pipe fittings
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- manufacture of plastic articles for the packing of goods:
• plastic bags, sacks, containers, boxes, cases, carboys, bottles etc.
- manufacture of builders' plastics ware:
• plastic doors, windows, frames, shutters, blinds, skirting boards
• tanks, reservoirs
• plastic floor, wall or ceiling coverings in rolls or in the form of tiles etc.
• plastic sanitary ware like plastic baths, shower-baths, washbasins, lavatory pans, flushing
cisterns etc.
- manufacture of plastic tableware, kitchenware and toilet articles
- cellophane film or sheet
- manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor coverings
- manufacture of diverse plastic products:
• plastic headgear, insulating fittings, parts of lighting fittings, office or school supplies, articles
of apparel (if only sealed together, not sewn), fittings for furniture, statuettes, transmission
and conveyer belts, self-adhesive tapes of plastic, plastic wall paper, plastic shoe lasts, plastic
cigar and cigarette holders, combs, plastics hair curlers, plastics novelties, etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of plastic luggage, see 1512
- manufacture of plastic footwear, see 1520
- manufacture of plastics in primary forms, see 2013
- manufacture of articles of synthetic or natural rubber, see 221
- manufacture of plastic medical and dental appliances, see 3250
- manufacture of plastic optical elements, see 3250
- manufacture of plastic furniture, see 3100
- manufacture of mattresses of uncovered cellular plastic, see 3100
- manufacture of plastic sports requisites, see 3230
- manufacture of plastic games and toys, see 3240
- manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor coverings, see 3299
- manufacture of plastics hard hats and other personal safety equipment of plastics, see 3250
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Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
This division groups different manufacturing activities that are all related to a single substance of
mineral origin. This division includes glass and glass products (e.g. flat glass, hollow glass, fibres,
technical glassware etc.); and ceramic products, tiles and baked clay products, and cement and
plaster, from raw materials to finished articles. Shaped and finished stone and other mineral
products complete the division.
231
Manufacture of glass and glass products
See class 2310.
2310
Manufacture of glass and glass products
This class includes glass in all its forms, made by any process, and articles of glass.
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This class includes:
- manufacture of flat glass, including wired, coloured or tinted flat glass
- manufacture of toughened or laminated flat glass
- manufacture of glass in rods or tubes
- manufacture of glass paving blocks
- manufacture of glass mirrors
- manufacture of multiple-walled insulating units of glass
- manufacture of bottles and other containers of glass or crystal
- manufacture of drinking glasses and other domestic glass or crystal articles
- manufacture of glass fibres, including glass wool and non-woven products thereof
- manufacture of laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- manufacture of clock or watch glasses, optical glass and optical elements not optically worked
- manufacture of glassware used in imitation jewellery
- manufacture of glass insulators and glass insulating fittings
- manufacture of glass envelopes for lamps
- manufacture of glass figurines
This class excludes:
- manufacture of woven fabrics of glass yarn, see 1311
- manufacture of syringes and other medical laboratory equipment, see 3250
- manufacture of optical elements optically worked, see 2670
- manufacture of optical fibres and optical fibre cables for live transmission of images, see 2730
- manufacture of optical fibre cables for coded data transmission, see 2730
- manufacture of glass toys, see 3240
239
Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
2391
Manufacture of non-structural non-refractory ceramic ware
This class includes:
- manufacture of ceramic tableware and other domestic or toilet articles
- manufacture of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles
- manufacture of electrical insulators and insulating fittings of ceramics
- manufacture of ceramic laboratory, chemical and industrial products
- manufacture of ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for conveyance or packing
of goods
- manufacture of ceramic furniture
- manufacture of ceramic products n.e.c.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of refractory ceramic goods, see 2392
- manufacture of ceramic building materials, see 2393
- manufacture of artificial teeth, see 3250
- manufacture of ceramic toys, see 3240
- manufacture of imitation jewellery, see 3212
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2392
Manufacture of refractory ceramic products
This class includes:
- manufacture of refractory mortars, concretes etc.
- manufacture of refractory ceramic goods:
• heat-insulating ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals
• refractory bricks, blocks and tiles etc.
• retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, tubes, pipes etc.
This class also includes:
- manufacture of refractory articles containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite
This class excludes:
- manufacture of non-refractory ceramic goods, see 2391, 2393
2393
Manufacture of structural non-refractory clay and ceramic products
This class includes:
- manufacture of non-refractory ceramic hearth or wall tiles, mosaic cubes etc.
- manufacture of non-refractory ceramic flags and paving
- manufacture of structural non-refractory clay building materials:
• manufacture of ceramic bricks, roofing tiles, chimney pots, pipes, conduits etc.
- manufacture of flooring blocks in baked clay
This class excludes:
- manufacture of non-structural non-refractory ceramic products, see 2391
- manufacture of refractory ceramic products, see 2392
2394
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster
This class includes:
- manufacture of clinkers and hydraulic cements, including Portland, aluminous cement, slag
cement and superphosphate cements
- manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime
- manufacture of plasters of calcined gypsum or calcined sulphate
- manufacture of calcined dolomite
This class excludes:
- manufacture of cements used in dentistry, see 3250
- manufacture of refractory mortars, concrete etc., see 2392
- manufacture of articles of cement, see 2395
- manufacture of articles of plaster, see 2395
- manufacture of ready-mixed and dry-mix concrete and mortars, see 2395
2395
Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
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This class includes:
- manufacture of precast concrete, cement or artificial stone articles for use in construction:
• tiles, flagstones, bricks, boards, sheets, panels, pipes, posts etc.
- manufacture of prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering of cement,
concrete or artificial stone
- manufacture of plaster articles for use in construction:
• boards, sheets, panels etc.
- manufacture of building materials of vegetable substances (wood wool, straw, reeds, rushes)
agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binder
- manufacture of articles of asbestos-cement or cellulose fibre-cement or the like:
• corrugated sheets, other sheets, panels, tiles, tubes, pipes, reservoirs, troughs, basins, sinks,
jars, furniture, window frames etc.
- manufacture of other articles of concrete, plaster, cement or artificial stone:
• statuary, furniture, bas- and haut-reliefs, vases, flowerpots etc.
- manufacture of powdered mortars
- manufacture of ready-mix and dry-mix concrete and mortars
This class excludes:
- manufacture of refractory cements and mortars, see 2392
2396
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
This class includes:
- cutting, shaping and finishing of stone for use in construction, in cemeteries, on roads, as roofing
etc.
- manufacture of stone furniture
This class excludes:
- activities carried out by operators of quarries, e.g. production of rough cut stone, see 0810
- production of millstones, abrasive stones and similar products, see 2399
2399
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
This class includes:
- manufacture of millstones, sharpening or polishing stones and natural or artificial abrasive
products, including abrasive products on a soft base (e.g. sandpaper)
- manufacture of non-metallic mineral yarn and fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, cord, string,
paper, felt etc. (e.g. from asbestos)
- manufacture of friction material and unmounted articles thereof with a base of mineral
substances or of cellulose
- manufacture of mineral insulating materials:
• slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and
similar heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing materials
- manufacture of articles of diverse mineral substances:
• worked mica and articles of mica, of peat, of graphite (other than electrical articles) etc.
- manufacture of articles of asphalt or similar material, e.g. asphalt-based adhesives, coal tar pitch
etc.
- carbon and graphite fibers and products (except electrodes and electrical applications)
This class excludes:
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- manufacture of glass wool and non-woven glass wool products, see 2310
24
Manufacture of basic metals
This division includes the activities of smelting and/or refining ferrous and non-ferrous metals
from ore, pig or scrap, using electrometallurgic and other process metallurgic techniques. Units in
this division also manufacture metal alloys and super-alloys by introducing other chemical
elements to pure metals. The output of smelting and refining, usually in ingot form, is used in
rolling, drawing and extruding operations to make sheet, strip, bar, rod or wire, and in molten form
to make castings and other basic metal products.
241
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
See class 2410.
2410
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
This class comprises activities such as direct reduction of iron ore; manufacturing pig iron in
molten or solid form; converting pig iron into steel; manufacturing ferroalloys; making steel;
making steel and manufacturing shapes (e.g., bar, plate, rod, sheet, strip, wire); and making steel
and forming pipe and tube.
This class includes:
- operation of blast furnaces, steel converters, rolling and finishing mills
- production of pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
- production of ferro-alloys
- production of semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel
- production of ingots, other primary forms and semi-finished products of stainless steel or other
alloy steel
- production of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel
- production of bars and rods of stainless steel or other alloy steel
- production of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel
- production of angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel
- production of bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel
- production of sheet piling
- production of railway track materials (unassembled rails)
- manufacture of cast-iron tubes and cast-iron or steel centrifugally cast tubes
- manufacture of cast-iron fittings: non-malleable and malleable cast-iron fittings and cast-steel
fittings for which connection is obtained by screwing for threaded fittings, by contact for socket
fittings or by bolting for flange fittings
- manufacture of seamless tubes, by hot rolling, hot extrusion or hot drawing, or by cold drawing
or cold rolling
- manufacture of welded tubes by cold or hot forming and welding, by forming and cold drawing,
or by hot forming and reducing
- manufacture of steel tube fittings:
• flat flanges and flanges with forged collars of steel
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butt welding fittings of steel
threaded fittings and other fittings of steel
manufacture of steel bars or sections by cold drawing, grinding or peeling
manufacture of open sections by progressive forming on a roll mill or folding on a press of flatrolled products of steel
manufacture of steel wire by cold drawing or stretching
production of granular iron and iron powder; production of iron of exceptional purity by
electrolysis or other chemical processes
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Manufacture of basic precious and non-ferrous metals
See class 2420.
2420
Manufacture of basic precious and non-ferrous metals
This class includes:
- production of basic precious metals:
• production and refining of unwrought or wrought precious metals: gold, silver, platinum etc.
from ore and scrap
- production of precious metal alloys
- production of precious metal semi-products
- production of silver rolled onto base metals
- production of gold rolled onto base metals or silver
- production of platinum and platinum group metals rolled onto gold, silver or base metals
- production of aluminium from alumina
- production of aluminium from electrolytic refining of aluminium waste and scrap
- production of aluminium alloys
- semi-manufacturing of aluminium
- production of lead, zinc and tin from ores
- production of lead, zinc and tin from electrolytic refining of lead, zinc and tin waste and scrap
- production of lead, zinc and tin alloys
- semi-manufacturing of lead, zinc and tin
- production of copper from ores
- production of copper from electrolytic refining of copper waste and scrap
- production of copper alloys
- manufacture of fuse wire or strip
- semi-manufacturing of copper
- production of chrome, manganese, nickel etc. from ores or oxides
- production of chrome, manganese, nickel etc. from electrolytic and aluminothermic refining of
chrome, manganese, nickel etc., waste and scrap
- production of alloys of chrome, manganese, nickel etc.
- semi-manufacturing of chrome, manganese, nickel etc.
- production of mattes of nickel
- production of uranium metal from pitchblende or other ores
- smelting and refining of uranium
This class also includes:
- manufacture of wire of these metals by drawing
- production of aluminium oxide (alumina)
- production of aluminium wrapping foil
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- manufacture of aluminum (tin) foil laminates made from aluminum (tin) foil as primary
component
- manufacture of precious metal foil laminates
This class excludes:
- manufacture of precious metal jewellery, see 3211
243
Casting of metals
This group includes the manufacture of semi-finished products and various castings, typically
produced for third parties according to their specifications.
This group excludes:
- manufacture of finished cast products such as:
• pipes and related items, see 2410
• boilers and radiators, see 2512
• cast household items, see 2599
2431
Casting of iron and steel
This class includes activities of iron and steel foundries.
This class includes:
- casting of semi-finished iron products
- casting of grey iron castings
- casting of spheroidal graphite iron castings
- casting of malleable cast-iron products
- casting of semi-finished steel products
- casting of steel castings
2432
Casting of non-ferrous metals
This class includes:
- casting of semi-finished products of aluminium, magnesium, titanium, zinc etc.
- casting of light metal castings
- casting of heavy metal castings
- casting of precious metal castings
- die-casting of non-ferrous metal castings
25
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
While division 25 deals with the manufacture of "pure" metal products (such as parts, containers
and structures), usually with a static, immovable function, divisions 26-32 concern combinations
or assemblies of such metal products (sometimes with other materials) into more complex units
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that, unless they are purely electrical, electronic or optical, work with moving parts.
Also included is the manufacture of weapons and ammunition.
This division excludes:
- specialized repair and maintenance activities, see group 331
- specialized installation of machinery and other manufactured goods in buildings, see 3320
251
Manufacture of structural metal products, tanks, reservoirs and steam generators
2511
Manufacture of structural metal products
This class includes:
- manufacture of metal frameworks or skeletons for construction and parts thereof (towers, masts,
trusses, bridges etc.)
- manufacture of industrial frameworks in metal (frameworks for blast furnaces, lifting and
handling equipment etc.)
- manufacture of prefabricated buildings mainly of metal:
• site huts, modular exhibition elements etc.
- manufacture of metal doors, windows and their frames, shutters and gates
- metal room partitions for floor attachment
This class excludes:
- manufacture of parts for marine or power boilers, see 2513
- manufacture of assembled railway track fixtures, see 2599
- manufacture of sections of ships, see 3011
2512
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal
This class includes:
- manufacture of reservoirs, tanks and similar containers of metal, of types normally installed as
fixtures for storage or manufacturing use
- manufacture of metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas
- manufacture of central heating boilers and radiators
This class excludes:
- manufacture of metal casks, drums, cans, pails, boxes etc. of a kind normally used for carrying
and packing of goods (irrespective of size), see 2599
- manufacture of transport containers, see 2920
2513
Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers
This class includes:
- manufacture of steam or other vapour generators
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- manufacture of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators:
• condensers, economizers, superheaters, steam collectors and accumulators
- manufacture of nuclear reactors, except isotope separators
- manufacture of parts for marine or power boilers
This class excludes:
- manufacture of central heating hot-water boilers and radiators, see 2512
- manufacture of boiler-turbine sets, see 2811
- manufacture of isotope separators, see 2829
259
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metalworking service activities
2591
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy
This class includes:
- forging, pressing, stamping and roll forming of metal
- powder metallurgy: production of metal objects directly from metal powders by heat treatment
(sintering) or under pressure
This class excludes:
- production of metal powder, see 2410, 2420
2592
Treatment and coating of metals; general mechanical engineering on a fee or contract basis
This class includes:
- plating, anodizing etc. of metal
- heat treatment of metal
- deburring, sandblasting, tumbling, cleaning of metals
- colouring, engraving, printing of metal
- non-metallic coating of metal:
• plastifying, enamelling, lacquering etc.
- hardening, buffing of metal
- boring, turning, milling, eroding, planing, lapping, broaching, levelling, sawing, grinding,
sharpening, polishing, welding, splicing etc. of metalwork pieces
- cutting of and writing on metals by means of laser beams
This class excludes:
- rolling precious metals onto base metals or other metals, see 2420
- "while-you-wait" engraving services, see 8529
- farrier services, see 0161
- repair and maintenance of fabricated metal products, see 3311
2593
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and general hardware
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This class includes:
- manufacture of domestic cutlery such as knives, forks, spoons etc.
- manufacture of other articles of cutlery:
• cleavers and choppers
• razors and razor blades
• scissors and hair clippers
- manufacture of knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances
- manufacture of hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers etc.
- manufacture of non-power-driven agricultural hand tools
- manufacture of saws and sawblades, including circular sawblades and chainsaw blades
- manufacture of interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for
machine tools: drills, punches, dies, milling cutters
- manufacture of blacksmiths' tools: forges, anvils etc.
- manufacture of vices, clamps
- manufacture of padlocks, locks, keys, hinges and the like, hardware for buildings, furniture,
vehicles etc.
- manufacture of cutlasses, swords, bayonets etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of hollowware (pots, kettles etc.), dinnerware (bowls, platters etc.) or flatware
(plates, saucers etc.), see 2599
- manufacture of power-driven hand tools, see 2822
- manufacture of cutlery of precious metal, see 3211
2594
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
This class includes:
- manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy
machine guns)
- manufacture of small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns)
- manufacture of air or gas guns and pistols
- manufacture of war ammunition
- manufacture of military ballistic and guided missiles
This class also includes:
- manufacture of hunting, sporting or protective firearms and ammunition
- manufacture of explosive devices such as bombs, mines and torpedoes
This class excludes:
- manufacture of percussion caps, detonators or signalling flares, see 2029
- manufacture of cutlasses, swords, bayonets etc., see 2593
- manufacture of armoured vehicles for the transport of banknotes or valuables, see 2910
- manufacture of tanks and other fighting vehicles, see 2910
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Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
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This class includes:
- manufacture of pails, cans, drums, buckets, boxes
- manufacture of tins and cans for food products, collapsible tubes and boxes
- manufacture of metallic closures
- manufacture of metal cable, plaited bands and similar articles
- manufacture of uninsulated metal cable or insulated cable not capable of being used as a
conductor of electricity
- manufacture of articles made of wire: barbed wire, wire fencing, grill, netting, cloth etc.
- manufacture of nails and pins
- manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products
- manufacture of screw machine products
- manufacture of bolts, screws, nuts and similar threaded products
- manufacture of springs (except watch springs):
• leaf springs, helical springs, torsion bar springs
• leaves for springs
- manufacture of chain, except power transmission chain
- manufacture of metal household articles:
• flatware: plates, saucers etc.
• hollowware: pots, kettles etc.
• dinnerware: bowls, platters etc.
• saucepans, frying pans and other non-electrical utensils for use at the table or in the kitchen
• small hand-operated kitchen appliances and accessories
• metal scouring pads
- manufacture of baths, sinks, washbasins and similar articles
- manufacture of metal goods for office use, except furniture
- manufacture of safes, strongboxes, armoured doors etc.
- manufacture of various metal articles:
• ship propellers and blades therefore
• anchors
• bells
• assembled railway track fixtures
• clasps, buckles, hooks
- foil bag manufacturing
- permanent magnets, metallic
- metal vacuum jugs and bottles
- metal badges and metal military insignia
- metal hair curlers, metal umbrella handles and frames, combs
This class excludes:
- manufacture of tanks and reservoirs, see 2512
- manufacture of swords, bayonets, see 2593
- manufacture of power transmission chain, see 2814
- manufacture of wire and cable for electricity transmission, see 2730
- manufacture of clock or watch springs, see 2650
- manufacture of metal furniture, see 3100
- manufacture of sports goods, see 3230
- manufacture of games and toys, see 3240
- manufacture of shopping carts, see 3099
26
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
This division covers the manufacture of computers, computer peripherals, communications
equipment, and similar electronic products, as well as the manufacture of components for such
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products.
Production processes of this division are characterized by the design and use of integrated circuits
and the application of highly specialized miniaturization technologies.
The division also contains manufacturing of consumer electronics, measuring, testing, navigating,
and control equipment, irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment, optical
instruments and equipment, and manufacture of magnetic and optical media.
261
Manufacture of electronic components
See class 2610.
2610
Manufacture of electronic components
This class comprises manufacturing of semiconductors and other components for electronic
applications.
This class includes:
- manufacture of capacitors, electronic
- manufacture of resistors, electronic
- manufacture of microprocessors
- manufacture of bare and loaded printed circuit board
- manufacture of electron tubes
- manufacture of electronic connectors
- manufacture of integrated circuits
- manufacture of diodes, transistors, and related discrete device
- manufacture of inductors (e.g., chokes, coils, transformers), electronic component type
- manufacture of electronic crystals and crystal assembly
- manufacture of solenoids, switches, and transducers for electronic applications
- manufacture of dice or wafers, semiconductor, finished or semifinished
- manufacture of interface cards (e.g., sound, video, controllers, network)
This class excludes:
- manufacture of similar devices for electrical applications, see 27
- manufacture of complete equipment is classified elsewhere based on complete equipment
classification
- manufacturing electrical wiring devices, see 2730
- manufacture of X-ray tubes and similar irradiation devices, see 2660
- manufacture of modems (carrier equipment), see 2630
262
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
See class 2620.
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2620
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
This class comprises manufacturing and/or assembling of electronic computers, such as
mainframes, personal computers, workstations, laptops, and computer servers; and computer
peripheral equipment, such as storage devices, printers, monitors, input/output devices and
terminals. Computers can be analogue, digital, or hybrid. Digital computers, the most common
type, are devices that do all of the following: (1) store the processing program or programs and the
data immediately necessary for the execution of the program; (2) can be freely programmed in
accordance with the requirements of the user; (3) perform arithmetical computations specified by
the user; and (4) execute, without human intervention, a processing program that requires the
computer to modify its execution by logical decision during the processing run. Analogue
computers are capable of simulating mathematical models and comprise at least analog, control,
and programming elements.
This class includes:
- manufacture of desktop computers
- manufacture of personal computers
- manufacture of laptop computers
- manufacture of main frame computers
- manufacture of magnetic disk drives, flash drives and other storage devices
- manufacture of optical (e.g., CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW) disk drives
- manufacture of printers
- manufacture of monitors
- manufacture of keyboards
- manufacture of mice, joysticks, and trackball accessories
- manufacture of dedicated computer terminals
- manufacture of computer servers
- manufacture of scanners, including bar code scanners
- manufacture of digital cameras
- manufacture of smart card readers
- manufacture of virtual reality helmets
- manufacture of computer projectors
This class also includes:
- manufacture of computer terminals, like automatic teller machines (ATM's), point-of-sale (POS)
terminals, not mechanically operated
- manufacture of hand-held computer (e.g., PDA's)
This class excludes:
- manufacture of digital communication switches, data communications equipment (e.g., bridges,
routers, gateways, modems), see 2630
- manufacture of electronic components and electronic assemblies used in computers and
peripherals, see 2610
- manufacture of internal/external computer modems, see 2630
- manufacture of modems, carrier equipment, see 2630
- manufacture of consumer electronic devices, such as CD players and DVD players, see 2640
- manufacture of blank optical and magnetic media for use with computers or other devices, see
2680
- reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 1820
263
Manufacture of communication equipment
See class 2630.
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2630
Manufacture of communication equipment
This class includes manufacturing of wire telephone and data communications equipment used to
move signals electronically over wires or through the air such as radio and television broadcast
and wireless communications equipment.
This class includes:
- manufacture of central office switching equipment
- manufacture of cordless telephones
- manufacture of private branch exchange (PBX) equipment
- manufacture of telephone and facsimile equipment, including telephone answering machines
- manufacture of data communications equipment, such as bridges, routers, and gateways
- manufacture of transmitting and receiving antenna
- manufacture of cable television equipment
- manufacture of GPS equipment
- manufacture of pagers
- manufacture of cellular phones
- manufacture of mobile communication equipment
- manufacture of radio and television studio and broadcasting equipment
- manufacture of local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) communication
equipment (e.g. bridges, routers, gateways)
- manufacture of modems, carrier equipment
- manufacture of internal/external computer modems
- manufacture of burglar and fire alarm systems, sending signals to a control station
- manufacture of commercial TV and video cameras
This class excludes:
- manufacture computers and computer peripheral equipment, see 2620
- manufacture consumer audio and video equipment, see 2640
- manufacture electronic components and subassemblies used in communications equipment, see
2610
- manufacture of internal/external computer modems (PC-type), see 2610
- manufacture of electronic scoreboards, see 2790
- manufacture of traffic lights, see 2790
264
Manufacture of consumer electronics
See class 2640.
2640
Manufacture of consumer electronics
This class comprises manufacturing electronic audio and video equipment for home entertainment,
motor vehicle, public address and musical instrument amplification.
This class includes:
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manufacture of video cassette recorders and duplicating equipment
manufacture of televisions
manufacture of audio recording and duplicating systems; stereo equipment
manufacture of speaker systems
manufacture of household-type video cameras
jukebox manufacturing
manufacture of amplifiers for musical instruments and public address systems
microphone manufacturing
manufacture of DVD players, home entertainment type
manufacture of karaoke machines
manufacturing of headphones (e.g., radio, stereo, computer)
This class excludes:
- manufacture of computer peripheral devices and computer monitors, see 2620
- manufacture of commercial video cameras and other broadcast equipment, see 2630
- reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 1820
- manufacture of telephone answering machines, see 2630
- manufacture of broadcast studio equipment such as reproduction equipment, transmitting and
receiving antennas, see 2630
- manufacture of paging equipment, see 2630
- manufacture of radio and infrared remote control devices, see 2630
265
Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating, and control equipment
See class 2650.
2650
Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating, and control equipment
This class comprises manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and
nautical systems and instruments; automatic controls and regulators for applications, such as
heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and appliances; instruments and devices for measuring,
displaying, indicating, recording, transmitting, and controlling industrial process variables, such as
temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, combustion, flow, level, viscosity, density, acidity,
concentration, and rotation; totalizing (i.e., registering) fluid meters and counting devices;
instruments for measuring and testing the characteristics of electricity and electrical signals;
instruments and instrumentation systems for laboratory analysis of the chemical or physical
composition or concentration of samples of solid, fluid, gaseous, or composite material; watches,
clocks, and timing mechanisms, and other measuring and testing instruments and parts thereof.
This class includes:
- manufacture of aircraft engine instruments
- manufacture of automotive emissions testing equipment
- manufacture of meteorological instruments
- manufacture of physical properties testing and inspection equipment
- manufacture of polygraph machines
- manufacture of radiation detection and monitoring instruments
- manufacture of surveying instruments
- manufacture of thermometers liquid-in-glass and bimetal types (except medical)
- manufacture of watt meters
- manufacture of ohm meter
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manufacture of humidistats
manufacture of hydronic limit controls
manufacture of flame and burner control
manufacture of spectrometers
manufacture of pneumatic gauges
manufacture of consumption meters (e.g., water, gas)
manufacture of flow meters
manufacture of tally counters
manufacture of laboratory type distilling apparatus, laboratory centrifuges, laboratory ultrasonic
cleaning machinery
manufacture of mine detectors, pulse (signal) generators; metal detectors
manufacture of flight recorders, search, detection, navigation, aeronautical, and nautical
equipment, including sonobuoys
manufacture of environmental controls and automatic controls for appliances:
• temperature, humidity and similar;
• fluid meters and counting devices;
• instruments for measuring electricity and electrical signals;
• laboratory analytical instruments;
• other measuring and controlling devices, such as radiation detection equipment, polygraph
machines, thermometers (except bimetal medical type), meteorological instruments
manufacture of industrial process control equipment manufacturing
manufacture of parking meters
manufacture of watches, clocks, and parts thereof, such as watch and clock cases and housings
of all materials, except precious metals
• movements
• chronometers, and similar
manufacture of time clocks, time/date stamps, time locks, and similar timing devices
manufacture of measuring and recording equipment (e.g. flight recorders)
manufacture of motion detectors
manufacture of laboratory scales, balances, incubators, and miscellaneous laboratory apparatus
for measuring, testing, etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of medical testing and irradiation equipment, see 2660
- manufacture of optical positioning equipment, see 2670
- manufacture of watch bands of metal and precious metal, see 3211
- manufacture of dictating machines, see 2817
- manufacture of telephone answering machines, see 2630
266
Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
See class 2660.
2660
Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
This class comprises manufacturing of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus, such as
magnetic resonance imaging equipment, medical ultrasound equipment, pacemakers, hearing aids,
electrocardiographs, and electromedical endoscopic equipment; and manufacturing irradiation
apparatus and tubes for applications, such as medical diagnostic, medical therapeutic, industrial,
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research and scientific evaluation. Irradiation can take the form of beta-rays, gamma-rays, X-rays,
or other ionizing radiation.
This class includes:
- manufacture of irradiation apparatus and tubes (e.g., industrial, medical diagnostic, medical
therapeutic, research, scientific)
- manufacture of X-ray equipment
- manufacture of CT scanner
- manufacture of PET scanner
- manufacture of MRI equipment
- manufacture of medical laser equipment
- manufacture of medical endoscopic equipment
- manufacture of food and milk irradiation equipment
267
Manufacture of optical instruments and equipment
See class 2670.
2670
Manufacture of optical instruments and equipment
This class comprises manufacturing of optical instruments and lens, such as binoculars,
microscopes (except electron, proton), telescopes, prisms, and lenses (except ophthalmic); coating
or polishing lenses (except ophthalmic); mounting lenses (except ophthalmic); and manufacturing
photographic equipment such as cameras and light meters.
This class includes:
- manufacture of optical mirrors
- manufacture of optical gun sighting equipment
- manufacture of optical positioning equipment
- manufacture of optical magnifying instruments
- manufacture of optical machinist's precision tools
- manufacture of optical comparators
- manufacture of cameras (except digital)
- manufacture of motion picture and slide projectors
- manufacture of optical measuring and checking devices and instruments (e.g. fire control
equipment, photographic light meters, range finders)
- manufacture of lenses, optical microscopes, binoculars and telescopes
This class excludes:
- manufacture of photocopy machinery, see 2817
- manufacture of ophthalmic goods, see 3250
- manufacture of commercial TV and video cameras, see 2630
- manufacture of household-type video cameras, see 2640
- manufacture of computer projectors, see 2620
- manufacture of digital cameras, see 2620
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268
Manufacture of magnetic and optical media
See class 2680.
2680
Manufacture of magnetic and optical media
This class comprises manufacturing of magnetic and optical recording media, such as blank
magnetic audio and video tapes and cassettes, blank diskettes, blank optical discs and hard drive
media..
This class excludes:
- reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 1820
27
Manufacture of electrical equipment
This division includes manufacturing of products that generate, distribute and use electrical power.
Also included is the manufacture of electrical lighting, signalling equipment and electric
household appliances.
This division excludes the manufacture of electronic products (see division 26).
271
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
See class 2710.
2710
Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
This class comprises manufacturing power, distribution, and specialty transformers; electric
motors, generators, and motor generator sets; switchgear and switchboard apparatus; relays; and
industrial controls. The electrical equipment in this class is for distribution level voltages.
This class includes:
- manufacture of distribution transformers, electric
- manufacture of arc-welding transformers
- manufacture of fluorescent ballasts (i.e., transformers)
- manufacture of substation transformers, electric power distribution
- manufacture of transmission and distribution voltage regulators
- manufacture of electric motor (except internal combustion engine starting motors)
- manufacture of power generator (except battery charging alternators for internal combustion
engines)
- manufacture of motor generator set (except turbine generator set units)
- manufacture of rewinding armatures on a factory basis
- manufacture of circuit breakers, power
- manufacture of control panels, electric power distribution
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manufacture of duct for electrical switchboard apparatus
manufacture of fuses, electric
manufacture of power switching equipment
manufacture of switches, electric power (except pushbutton, snap, solenoid, tumbler)
manufacture of prime mover generator sets
This class excludes:
- manufacture electronic component-type transformers and switches, see 2610
- manufacture environmental controls and industrial process control instruments, see 2650
- manufacture switches for electrical circuits, such as pushbutton and snap switches, see 2720
- manufacture starting motors and generators for internal combustion engines, see 2930
- manufacturing welding and soldering equipment, see 2819
- manufacture of turbine-generator sets, see 2811
272
Manufacture of batteries
See class 2720.
2720
Manufacture of batteries
This class comprises manufacturing of primary and storage batteries.
This class includes:
- manufacture of primary cells and primary batteries
• cells containing manganese dioxide, mercuric dioxide, silver oxide etc.
- manufacture of electric accumulators, including parts thereof:
• separators, containers, covers
- manufacture of lead acid batteries
- manufacture of NiCad batteries
- manufacture of lithium batteries
- manufacture of dry cell batteries
- manufacture of wet cell batteries
273
Manufacture of wiring devices
See class 2730.
2730
Manufacture of wiring devices
This class comprises manufacturing of current-carrying wiring devices and non current-carrying
wiring devices for wiring electrical circuits regardless of material. This class also includes
insulating of wire and making fiber optic cables.
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This class includes:
- manufacture of bus bars, electrical conductors (except switchgear-type), manufacturing
- manufacture of GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupters) manufacturing
- manufacture of lamp holder manufacturing
- manufacture of lightning arrestors and coil manufacturing
- manufacture of receptacles (i.e., outlets), electrical, manufacturing
- manufacture of switches for electrical wiring (e.g., pressure, pushbutton, snap, tumbler),
manufacturing
- manufacture of boxes, electrical wiring (e.g., junction, outlet, switch), manufacturing
- manufacture of conduit and fitting, electrical, manufacturing
- manufacture of face plate (i.e., outlet or switch covers) manufacturing
- manufacture of transmission pole and line hardware manufacturing
- manufacture of fiber optic cable made from purchased strand (for data transmission or live
transmission of images)
- manufacture of plastic non current carrying wiring devices including plastic electrical conduit
and fittings, plastic junction boxes, face plates, and similar, plastic pole line fittings
- manufacture of insulated wire/cable, made of steel, copper, aluminium
This class excludes:
- manufacture ceramic and glass insulators, see 2391
- manufacture electronic component-type connectors, sockets, and switches, see 2610
274
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
See class 2740.
2740
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
This class comprises manufacturing of electric light bulbs and tubes, and parts and components
(except glass blanks for electric light bulbs); electric lighting fixtures (except vehicular);
nonelectric lighting equipment; lamp shades (except glass and plastics); and lighting fixture
components (except current-carrying wiring devices).
This class includes:
- manufacture of ceiling lighting fixtures
- manufacture of chandeliers
- manufacture of table lamps (i.e., lighting fixture)
- manufacture of Christmas tree lighting sets, electric
- manufacture of fireplace logs, electric
- manufacture of flashlights
- manufacture of insect lamps, electric
- manufacture of lanterns (e.g., carbide, electric, gas, gasoline, kerosene)
- manufacture of spotlights (except vehicular)
- manufacture of street lighting fixtures (except traffic signals)
- manufacture of lighting equipment for transportation equipment except motor vehicles (e.g.
aircraft, boats, etc.)
- manufacture of lamp shades, except glass and plastic
- manufacture of signaling equipment such as traffic (highway, railway) and pedestrian signaling
equipment
- manufacture of signalling panels and boards
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This class excludes:
- manufacture of vehicular lighting fixtures, see 2930
- manufacture of lighting equipment for aircraft, boats, see 3030, 3011
- manufacture of current-carrying wiring devices for lighting fixtures, see 2730
- manufacture of ceiling fans or bath fans with integrated lighting fixtures, see 2750
- manufacture of plastics lamp shades, see 2220
- manufacture of glassware and glass parts for lighting fixtures, see 2310
- manufacture of (electrical) signs, see 3291
275
Manufacture of domestic appliances
See class 2750.
2750
Manufacture of domestic appliances
This class includes the manufacture of small electric appliances and electric housewares,
household-type fans, household-type vacuum cleaners, electric household-type floor care
machines, household-type cooking appliances, household-type laundry equipment, household-type
refrigerators, upright and chest freezers, and other electrical and nonelectrical major householdtype appliances, such as dishwashers, water heaters, and garbage disposal units. This class
includes appliances having electric, gas or other fuel sources.
This class includes:
- manufacture of domestic electric appliances:
• refrigerators
• freezers
• dishwashers
• washing and drying machines,
• vacuum cleaners
• floor polishers
• waste disposers
• grinders, blenders, juice squeezers
• tin openers
• electric shavers, electric toothbrushes, and other electric personal care device
• knife sharpeners
• ventilating or recycling hoods
- manufacture of domestic electrothermic appliances:
• electric water heaters
• electric blankets
• electric dryers, combs, brushes, curlers
• electric smoothing irons
• space heaters and household-type fans
• electric ovens
• microwave ovens
• cookers, hotplates
• toasters
• coffee or tea makers
• fry pans, roasters, grills, hoods
• electric heating resistors etc.
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- manufacture of domestic non-electric cooking and heating equipment:
• non-electric space heaters, cooking ranges, grates, stoves, water heaters, cooking appliances,
plate warmers
This class excludes:
- manufacture of commercial and industrial refrigerators and freezers, room air-conditioners, attic
fans, permanent mount space heaters, and commercial ventilation and exhaust fans, see 2819
- manufacture of commercial-type cooking equipment; commercial-type laundry, dry-cleaning,
and pressing equipment; commercial, industrial, and institutional vacuum cleaners, see 2828
- manufacture of household-type sewing machines, see 2826
- installation of central vacuum cleaning systems, 4129
279
Manufacture of other electrical equipment
See class 2790.
2790
Manufacture of other electrical equipment
This class comprises manufacturing of carbon, graphite, and metal-graphite brushes and brush
stock; carbon or graphite electrodes for thermal and electrolytic uses; carbon and graphite fibers;
and other carbon, graphite, and metal-graphite products; and other miscellaneous electrical
equipment.
This class includes:
- manufacture of battery chargers, solid-state
- manufacture of door opening and closing devices, electrical
- manufacture of electric bells
- manufacture of extension cords made from purchased insulated wire
- manufacture of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
- manufacture of ultrasonic cleaning machines (except laboratory and dental)
- manufacture of solid state inverters, rectifying apparatus, fuel cells, regulated and unregulated
power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies
- manufacture of surge suppressors
- manufacture of appliance cords, extension cords, and other electrical cord sets with insulated
wire and connectors
- manufacture of carbon and graphite electrodes, contacts, and other electrical carbon and graphite
products
- manufacture of particle accelerators
- manufacture of electrical capacitors, resistors, condensers, and similar, accelerators
- manufacture of electric handheld soldering irons and soldering guns
- manufacture of electromagnets
- manufacture of sirens
- manufacture of electronic scoreboards
- manufacture of signalling equipment such as traffic lights and pedestrian signaling equipment
- manufacture of electrical insulators (except glass or porcelain), base metal conduit and fittings
This class excludes:
- manufacture lighting equipment, see 2740
- manufacture household-type appliances, see 2750
- manufacture transformers, motors, generators, switchgear, relays, and industrial controls, see
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- manufacture batteries, see 2720
- manufacture communication and energy wire, current-carrying and non current-carrying wiring
devices, see 2730
- manufacture carbon or graphite gaskets, see 2399
- manufacture of glass or porcelain electrical insulators, see 2391
- manufacture electronic component-type rectifiers, voltage regulating integrated circuits, power
converting integrated circuits, electronic capacitors, electronic resistors, and similar devices, see
2610
- carbon and graphite fibers and products (except electrodes and electrical applications), see 2399
- manufacture equipment incorporating lasers in various classes of manufacturing based on the
associated production process of the finished equipment
28
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
This division covers the manufacture of machinery and equipment that act independently on
materials either mechanically or thermally or perform operations on materials (such as handling,
spraying, weighing or packing), including their mechanical components that produce and apply
force, and any specially manufactured primary parts. This category includes fixed and mobile or
hand-held devices, regardless of whether they are designed for industrial, building and civil
engineering, agricultural or home use. The manufacture of special equipment for passenger or
freight transport within demarcated premises also belongs within this division.
The manufacture of metal products for general use (division 25), associated control devices,
computer equipment, measurement and testing equipment, electricity distribution and control
apparatus (divisions 26 and 27) and general-purpose motor vehicles (divisions 29 and 30) is
excluded.
This division distinguishes between the manufacture of general-purpose machinery and
components and those with specific applications and includes the manufacture of:
- motors and engines (except electric motors), turbines, pumps, compressors, valves and
transmissions
- ovens, burners, lifting and handling equipment, cooling and ventilation equipment, other
general-purpose machinery (e.g. packaging equipment, weighing machines and water
purification equipment)
- agricultural machinery, machine tools, machinery for other specific industrial purposes (e.g. for
metal production, building and civil engineering, mining or the manufacture of foodstuffs,
textiles, paper, printed matter, plastic and rubber products)
This division also includes other special purpose machinery, not covered elsewhere in the
classification, whether or not used in a manufacturing process, such as fairground amusement
equipment, automatic bowling alley equipment, etc.
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Manufacture of general purpose machinery
2811
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
This class includes:
- manufacture of internal combustion piston engines and parts thereof, except motor vehicle,
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aircraft and cycle propulsion engines:
marine engines
• railway engines
- manufacture of turbines and parts thereof:
• steam turbines and other vapour turbines
• hydraulic turbines, waterwheels and regulators thereof
• wind turbines
• gas turbines, except turbojets or turbo propellers for aircraft propulsion
- manufacture of boiler-turbine sets
- manufacture of turbine-generator sets
•
This class excludes:
- manufacture of electric generator sets, see 2710
- manufacture of electrical equipment and components of internal combustion engines, see 2790
- manufacture of motor vehicle, aircraft or cycle propulsion engines, see 2910, 3030, 3091
- manufacture of turbojets and turbo propellers, see 3030
- manufacture of prime mover generator sets, see 2710
2812
Manufacture of fluid power equipment
This class includes:
- manufacture of hydraulic and pneumatic components (including hydraulic pumps, hydraulic
motors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, hydraulic and
pneumatic hose and fittings)
- manufacture of air preparation equipment for use in pneumatic systems
- manufacture of fluid power systems
- manufacture of hydraulic transmission equipment
This class excludes:
- manufacture of non-hydraulic transmission equipment, see 2814
- manufacture of compressors, see 2813
- manufacture of pumps for non-hydraulic applications, see 2813
- manufacture of valves for non-fluid power applications, see 2813
2813
Manufacture of other pumps, compressors, taps and valves
This class includes:
- manufacture of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors
- manufacture of pumps for liquids whether or not fitted with a measuring device
- manufacture of pumps designed for fitting to internal combustion engines: oil, water and fuel
pumps for motor vehicles etc.
This class also includes:
- manufacture of industrial taps and valves, including regulating valves and intake taps
- manufacture of sanitary taps and valves
- manufacture of heating taps and valves
- manufacture of hand pumps
This class excludes:
- manufacture of valves of unhardened vulcanized rubber, glass or of ceramic materials, see 2219,
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2310 or 2391
- manufacture of hydraulic transmission equipment, see 2812
- manufacture of inlet and exhaust valves of internal combustion engines, see 2930, 3030
2814
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
This class includes:
- manufacture of ball and roller bearings and parts thereof
- manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment:
• transmission shafts and cranks: camshafts, crankshafts, cranks etc.
• bearing housings and plain shaft bearings
- manufacture of gears, gearing and gear boxes and other speed changers
- manufacture of clutches and shaft couplings
- manufacture of flywheels and pulleys
- manufacture of articulated link chain
- manufacture of power transmission chain
This class excludes:
- manufacture of other chain, see 2599
- manufacture of (electromagnetic) clutches, see 2930
- manufacture of sub-assemblies of power transmission equipment identifiable as parts of vehicles
or aircraft, see divisions 29 and 30
2815
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
This class includes:
- manufacture of electrical and other industrial and laboratory furnaces and ovens, including
incinerators
- manufacture of burners
- manufacture of permanent mount electric space heaters, electric swimming pool heaters, nonelectric household heating equipment, such as solar heating, steam heating, oil heat and similar
furnaces and heating equipment
- manufacture of electric household-type furnaces (electric forced air furnaces, heat pumps, etc.),
non-electric household forced air furnaces
This class also includes:
- manufacture of mechanical stokers, grates, ash dischargers etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of agricultural dryers, see 2821
- manufacture of bakery ovens, see 2825
- manufacture of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, see 2829
- manufacture of household ovens, see 2750
- manufacture of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilizers, see 3250
- (dental) laboratory furnaces, see 3250
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2816
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
This class includes:
- manufacture of hand-operated or power-driven lifting, handling, loading or unloading
machinery:
• pulley tackle and hoists, winches, capstans and jacks
• derricks, cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers etc.
• works trucks, whether or not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, whether or not selfpropelled, of the type used in factories
• mechanical manipulators and industrial robots specifically designed for lifting, handling,
loading or unloading
- manufacture of conveyors, teleferics etc.
- manufacture of lifts, escalators and moving walkways
- manufacture of parts specialized for lifting and handling equipment
This class also includes:
- maintenance of lifts and escalators
This class excludes:
- manufacture of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for underground use, see 2824
- manufacture of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, see 2824
- manufacture of industrial robots for multiple uses, see 2829
- manufacture of floating cranes, railway cranes, crane-lorries, see 3011, 3020
- installation of lifts and elevators, see 4129
- installation of materials handling equipment in buildings, see 4129
2817
Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computer manufacturing)
This class includes:
- manufacture of calculating machines,
- manufacture of adding machines, cash registers
- manufacture of calculators, electronic or not
- manufacture of postage meters, mail handling machines (envelope stuffing, sealing and
addressing machinery; opening, sorting, scanning), collating machinery
- manufacture of labelers
- manufacture of typewriters,
- manufacture of stenography machines
- manufacture of binding equipment (i.e., plastic or tape binding), office-type
- manufacture of cheque writing machines
- manufacture of coin counting and coin wrapping machinery
- manufacture of pencil sharpeners
- manufacture of staplers and staple removers
- manufacture of voting machines
- manufacture of tape dispensers
- manufacture of hole punches
- manufacture of vending machines, mechanically operated
- manufacture of cash registers, mechanically operated
- manufacture of photocopy machines
- manufacture of toner cartridges
- manufacture of blackboards; white boards and marker boards
- manufacture of dictating machines
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2819
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
This class includes:
- manufacture of refrigerating or freezing industrial equipment, including assemblies of major
components
- manufacture of air-conditioning machines, including for motor vehicles
- manufacture of non-domestic fans
- manufacture of weighing machinery (other than sensitive laboratory balances):
• household and shop scales, platform scales, scales for continuous weighing, weighbridges,
weights etc.
- manufacture of filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids
- manufacture of equipment for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders:
• spray guns, fire extinguishers, sandblasting machines, steam cleaning machines etc.
- manufacture of packing and wrapping machinery:
• filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling machines etc.
- manufacture of machinery for cleaning or drying bottles and for aerating beverages
- manufacture of distilling or rectifying plant for petroleum refineries, chemical industries,
beverage industries etc.
- manufacture of heat exchangers
- manufacture of machinery for liquefying air or gas
- manufacture of gas generators
- manufacture of calendering or other rolling machines and cylinders thereof (except for metal and
glass)
- manufacture of centrifuges (except cream separators and clothes dryers)
- manufacture of gaskets and similar joints made of a combination of materials or layers of the
same material
- manufacture of automatic goods vending machines
- manufacture of parts for general-purpose machinery
- manufacture of attic ventilation fans (gable fans, roof ventilators, etc.)
- manufacture of levels, tape measures and similar hand tools, machinists' precision tools (except
optical)
- manufacturing welding and soldering equipment
This class excludes:
- manufacture of agricultural spraying machinery, see 2821
- manufacture of metal or glass rolling machinery and cylinders thereof, see 2823, 2829
- manufacture of agricultural dryers, machinery for filtering or purifying food, see 2825
- manufacture of cream separators, see 2825
- manufacture of industrial clothes dryers, see 2829
- manufacture of domestic refrigerating or freezing equipment, see 2750
- manufacture of domestic fans, see 2750
- manufacture of sensitive (laboratory-type) balances, see 2650
- manufacture of textile printing machinery, see 2826
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Manufacture of special-purpose machinery
2821
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
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This class includes:
- manufacture of tractors used in agriculture and forestry
- manufacture of walking (pedestrian-controlled) tractors
- manufacture of mowers, including lawnmowers
- manufacture of agricultural self-loading or self-unloading trailers or semi-trailers
- manufacture of agricultural machinery for soil preparation, planting or fertilizing:
• ploughs, manure spreaders, seeders, harrows etc.
- manufacture of harvesting or threshing machinery:
• harvesters, threshers, sorters etc.
- manufacture of milking machines
- manufacture of spraying machinery for agricultural use
- manufacture of diverse agricultural machinery:
• poultry-keeping machinery, bee-keeping machinery, equipment for preparing fodder etc.
• machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of non-power-driven agricultural hand tools, see 2593
- manufacture of conveyors for farm use, see 2816
- manufacture of power-driven hand tools, see 2822
- manufacture of cream separators, see 2825
- manufacture of machinery to clean, sort or grade seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables, see
2825
- manufacture of road tractors for semi-trailers, see 2910
- manufacture of road trailers or semi-trailers, see 2920
2822
Manufacture of machine tools
This class includes:
- manufacture of machine tools for working metals and other materials (wood, bone, stone, hard
rubber, hard plastics, cold glass etc.), including those using a laser beam, ultrasonic waves,
plasma arc, magnetic pulse etc.
- manufacture of machine tools for turning, drilling, milling, shaping, planning, boring, grinding
etc.
- manufacture of stamping or pressing machine tools
- manufacture of punch presses, hydraulic presses, hydraulic brakes, drop hammers, forging
machines etc.
- manufacture of draw-benches, thread rollers or machines for working wires
- manufacture of machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling wood, cork,
bone, hard rubber or plastics etc.
- manufacture of gas or electric welding, brazing or soldering machines
- manufacture of hand tools, with self-contained electric or non-electric motor or pneumatic drive,
such as: circular or reciprocating saws, drills and hammer drills, hand held power sanders,
pneumatic nailers and similar power driven hand tools
- manufacture of rotary or rotary percussion drills, chainsaws, filing machines, riveters, sheet
metal cutters etc.
- manufacture of presses for the manufacture of particle board and the like
- manufacture of electroplating machinery
This class also includes:
- manufacture of parts and accessories for the machine tools listed above: work holders, dividing
heads and other special attachments for machine tools
This class excludes:
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- manufacture of interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools (drills, punches, dies, taps,
milling cutters, turning tools, saw blades, cutting knives etc.), see 2593
- manufacture of machinery used in metal mills or foundries, see 2823
- manufacture of machinery for mining and quarrying, see 2824
- electric hand held soldering irons and soldering guns, see 2790
2823
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy
This class includes:
- manufacture of machines and equipment for handling hot metals:
• converters, ingot moulds, ladles, casting machines
- manufacture of metal-rolling mills and rolls for such mills
This class excludes:
- manufacture of draw-benches, see 2822
- manufacture of moulding boxes and moulds (except ingot moulds), see 2829
- manufacture of machines for forming foundry moulds, see 2829
2824
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
This class includes:
- manufacture of continuous-action elevators and conveyors for underground use
- manufacture of boring, cutting, sinking and tunnelling machinery (whether or not for
underground use)
- manufacture of machinery for treating minerals by screening, sorting, separating, washing,
crushing etc.
- manufacture of concrete and mortar mixers
- manufacture of earth-moving machinery:
• bulldozers, angle-dozers, graders, scrapers, levellers, mechanical shovels, shovel loaders etc.
- manufacture of piledrivers and pile-extractors, mortar spreaders, bitumen spreaders, concrete
surfacing machinery etc.
- manufacture of tracklaying tractors and tractors used in construction or mining
- manufacture of bulldozer and angle-dozer blades
- manufacture of off-road dumping trucks
This class excludes:
- manufacture of lifting and handling equipment, see 2816
- manufacture of other tractors, see 2821, 2910
- manufacture of machine tools for working stone, including machines for splitting or clearing
stone, see 2822
- manufacture of concrete-mixer lorries, see 2910
2825
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
This class includes:
- manufacture of agricultural dryers
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- manufacture of machinery for the dairy industry:
• cream separators
• milk processing machinery (homogenizers and irradiators)
• milk converting machinery (butter chums, butter workers and moulding machines)
• cheese-making machines (homogenizers, moulders, presses) etc.
- manufacture of machinery for the grain milling industry:
• machinery to clean, sort or grade seeds, grain or dried leguminous vegetables (winnowers,
sieving belts, separators, grain brushing machines etc.)
• machinery to produce flour and meal etc. (grinding mills, feeders, sifters, bran cleaners,
blenders, rice hullers, pea splitters)
- manufacture of presses, crushers etc. used to make wine, cider, fruit juices etc.
- manufacture of machinery for the bakery industry or for making macaroni, spaghetti or similar
products:
• bakery ovens, dough mixers, dough-dividers, moulders, slicers, cake depositing machines etc.
- manufacture of machines and equipment to process diverse foods:
• machinery to make confectionery, cocoa or chocolate; to manufacture sugar; for breweries; to
process meat or poultry, to prepare fruit, nuts or vegetables; to prepare fish, shellfish or other
seafood
• machinery for filtering and purifying
• other machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
- manufacture of machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or vegetable fats or oils
- manufacture of machinery for the preparation of tobacco and for the making of cigarettes or
cigars, or for pipe or chewing tobacco or snuff
- manufacture of machinery for the preparation of food in hotels and restaurants
This class excludes:
- manufacture of packing, wrapping and weighing machinery, see 2819
- manufacture of cleaning, sorting or grading machinery for eggs, fruit or other crops (except
seeds, grains and dried leguminous vegetables), see 2821
- manufacture of food and milk irradiation equipment, see 2660
2826
Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
This class includes:
- manufacture of textile machinery:
• machines for preparing, producing, extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile
fibres, materials or yarns
• machines for preparing textile fibres: cotton gins, bale breakers, garnetters, cotton spreaders,
wool scouters, wool carbonizers, combs, carders, roving frames etc.
• spinning machines
• machines for preparing textile yarns: reelers, warpers and related machines
• weaving machines (looms), including hand looms
• knitting machines
• machines for making knotted net, tulle, lace, braid etc.
- manufacture of auxiliary machines or equipment for textile machinery:
• dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms, spindles and
spindle flyers etc.
- manufacture of textile printing machinery
- manufacture of machinery for fabric processing:
• machinery for washing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile
fabrics
• manufacture of machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics
- manufacture of laundry machinery:
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ironing machines, including fusing presses
commercial washing and drying machines
• dry-cleaning machines
- manufacture of sewing machines, sewing machine heads and sewing machine needles (whether
or not for household use)
- manufacture of machines for producing or finishing felt or non-wovens
- manufacture of leather machines:
• machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather
• machinery for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins, leather or fur
skins
•
•
This class excludes:
- manufacture of paper or paperboard cards for use on jacquard machines, see 1709
- manufacture of ironing machines of the calender type, see 2819
- manufacture of machines used in bookbinding, see 2819
- manufacture of domestic washing and drying machines, see 2750
2829
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
This class includes manufacture of special-purpose machinery not elsewhere classified.
This class includes:
- manufacture of machinery for making paper pulp
- manufacture of paper and paperboard making machinery
- manufacture of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard
- manufacture of machinery producing articles of paper or paperboard
- manufacture of machinery for working soft rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products
of these materials:
• extruders, moulders, pneumatic tyre making or retreading machines and other machines for
making a specific rubber or plastic product
- manufacture of printing and bookbinding machines and machines for activities supporting
printing, including machines for printing on textiles and other materials
- manufacture of moulding boxes for any material; mould bases; moulding patterns; moulds
(except ingot moulds)
- machinery for producing tiles, bricks, shaped ceramic pastes, pipes, graphite electrodes,
blackboard chalk, foundry moulds etc.
- manufacture of semi-conductor manufacturing machinery
- manufacture of industrial robots for multiple uses
- manufacture of diverse special machinery and equipment:
• machines to assemble electric or electronic lamps, tubes (valves) or bulbs
• machines for production or hot-working of glass or glassware, glass fibre or yarn
• machinery or apparatus for isotopic separation
• manufacture of industrial clothes dryers
- manufacture of tire alignment and balancing equipment; balancing equipment (except wheel
balancing)
- manufacture of aircraft launching gear, aircraft carrier catapults and related equipment
- manufacture of automatic bowling alley equipment (e.g. pin-setters)
- manufacture of roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
This class excludes:
- manufacture of machinery or equipment to work hard rubber, hard plastics or cold glass, see
2822
- manufacture of ingot moulds, see 2823
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- manufacture of household appliances, see 2750
- manufacture of photocopy machines etc., see 2817
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Manufacture of motor vehicles
This division includes the manufacture of motor vehicles for transporting people or goods. The
manufacture of various parts and accessories, as well as manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers,
is included here.
The maintenance and repair of vehicles produced in this division are classified in 4220.
291
Manufacture of motor vehicles
See class 2910.
2910
Manufacture of motor vehicles
This class includes:
- manufacture of passenger cars
- manufacture of commercial vehicles:
• vans, lorries, over-the-road tractors for semi-trailers etc.
- manufacture of buses, trolley-buses and coaches
- manufacture of motor vehicle engines
- manufacture of chassis fitted with engines
- manufacture of other motor vehicles:
• snowmobiles, golf carts, amphibious vehicles
• fire engines, street sweepers, travelling libraries, armoured cars etc.
• concrete-mixer lorries
- tanks, armored amphibious military vehicles and other military fighting vehicles
- ATVs, go-carts and similar including race cars
This class also includes:
- factory rebuilding of motor vehicle engines
This class excludes:
- manufacture of agricultural tractors, see 2821
- manufacture of tractors used in construction or mining, see 2824
- manufacture of electrical parts for motor vehicles, see 2930
- manufacture of bodies for motor vehicles, see 2920
- manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles, see 2930
- maintenance, repair and alteration of motor vehicles, see 4220
- manufacture of off-road dumping trucks, see 2824
- manufacture of armament for tanks and other military vehicles, see 2594
-----------------------------------Comment: Additional breakdown at the national level is possible to separately identify passenger
cars and/or motor vehicle engines. Such detail is not recommended at the international level.
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Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semitrailers
See class 2920.
2920
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semitrailers
This class includes:
- manufacture of bodies, including cabs for motor vehicles
- outfitting of all types of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
- manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers:
• for transport of goods: tankers, removal trailers etc.
• for transport of passengers: caravan trailers etc.
- manufacture of containers for carriage by one or more modes of transport
This class excludes:
- manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers specially designed for use in agriculture, see 2821
- manufacture of parts and accessories of bodies for motor vehicles, see 2930
- manufacture of vehicles drawn by animals, see 3250
293
Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and their engines
See class 2930.
2930
Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and their engines
This class includes:
- manufacture of diverse parts and accessories for motor vehicles:
• brakes, gearboxes, axles, road wheels, suspension shock absorbers, radiators, silencers,
exhaust pipes, catalysers, clutches, steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes
- manufacture of parts and accessories of bodies for motor vehicles:
• safety belts, airbags, doors, bumpers
This class also includes:
- manufacture of car seats
- manufacture of inlet and exhaust valves of internal combustion engines
- manufacture of lighting equipment for vehicles
- manufacture of other motor vehicle electrical equipment, including generators, alternators, spark
plugs, ignition wiring harnesses, power window and door systems, assembly of purchased
gauges into instrument panels, voltage regulators, etc.
This class excludes:
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- manufacture of pumps for motor vehicles and engines, see 2813
- manufacture of batteries for vehicles, see 2720
- maintenance, repair and alteration of motor vehicles, see 4220
30
Manufacture of other transport equipment
This division comprises manufacturing of transportation equipment such as ship building and boat
manufacturing, manufacturing of railroad rolling stock and locomotives, air and spacecraft
manufacturing and manufacture of parts thereof.
301
Building of ships and boats
3011
Building of ships and floating structures
This class includes the building of ships, except vessels for sports or recreation, and construction
of floating structures:
- building of commercial vessels: passenger vessels, ferry-boats, cargo ships, tankers, tugs etc.
- building of warships
- building of fishing boats and fish-processing factory vessels
This class also includes:
- building of hovercraft (except recreation-type hovercraft)
- construction of drilling platforms, floating or submersible
- construction of floating structures:
• floating docks, pontoons, coffer-dams, floating landing stages, buoys, floating tanks, barges,
lighters, floating cranes, non-recreational inflatable rafts etc.
- manufacture of sections for ships and floating structures
- manufacture of lighting equipment for ships
This class excludes:
- manufacture of parts of vessels, other than major hull assemblies:
• manufacture of sails, see 1321
• manufacture of ships' propellers, see 2599
• manufacture of iron or steel anchors, see 2599
• manufacture of marine engines, see 2811
- manufacture of navigational instruments, see 2650
- manufacture of amphibious motor vehicles, see 2910
- manufacture of inflatable boats or rafts for recreation, see 3012
- ship-breaking, see 3730
- specialized repair and maintenance of ships and floating structures, see 3315
3012
Building of pleasure and sporting boats
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This class includes:
- manufacture of inflatable boats and rafts
- building of sailboats with or without auxiliary motor
- building of motor boats
- building of recreation-type hovercraft
- building of other pleasure and sporting boats:
• canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, skiffs
This class excludes:
- manufacture of parts of pleasure and sporting boats:
• manufacture of sails, see 1321
• manufacture of iron or steel anchors, see 2599
• manufacture of marine engines, see 2811
- manufacture of sailboards and surfboards, see 3230
- maintenance, repair or alteration of pleasure boats, see 3315
302
Manufacture of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock
See class 3020.
3020
Manufacture of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock
This class includes:
- manufacture of electric, diesel, steam and other rail locomotives
- manufacture of self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, maintenance or
service vehicles
- manufacture of railway or tramway rolling stock, not self-propelled:
• passenger coaches, goods vans, tank wagons, self-discharging vans and wagons, workshop
vans, crane vans, tenders etc.
- manufacture of specialized parts of railway or tramway locomotives or of rolling stock:
• bogies, axles and wheels, brakes and parts of brakes; hooks and coupling devices, buffers and
buffer parts; shock absorbers; wagon and locomotive frames; bodies; corridor connections,
lighting equipment etc.
This class also includes:
- manufacture of mechanical and electromechanical signalling, safety and traffic control
equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities or airfields
- manufacture of railway car seats
This class excludes:
- manufacture of unassembled rails, see 2410
- manufacture of engines and turbines, see 2811
- manufacture of electric motors, see 2710
- manufacture of electrical signalling, safety or traffic-control equipment, see 2790
303
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
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See class 3030.
3030
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
This class includes:
- manufacture of aeroplanes for the transport of goods or passengers, for use by the defence
forces, for sport or other purposes
- manufacture of helicopters
- manufacture of gliders, hang-gliders
- manufacture of dirigibles and hot air balloons
- manufacture of spacecraft and spacecraft launch vehicles, satellites, planetary probes, orbital
stations, shuttles
- manufacture of parts and accessories of the aircraft of this class:
• major assemblies such as fuselages, wings, doors, control surfaces, landing gear, fuel tanks,
nacelles, lighting equipment etc.
• airscrews, helicopter rotors and propelled rotor blades
• motors and engines of a kind typically found on aircraft
• parts of turbojets and turbopropellers for aircraft
- manufacture of aircraft launching gear, deck arresters etc.
- manufacture of ground flying trainers
This class also includes:
- overhaul and conversion of aircraft or aircraft engines
- manufacture of aircraft seats
This class excludes:
- manufacture of parachutes, see 1321
- manufacture of military ballistic missiles, see 2594
- manufacture of ignition parts and other electrical parts for internal combustion engines, see 2790
- manufacture of aircraft instrumentation and aeronautical instruments, see 2650
- manufacture of air navigation systems, see 2650
- manufacture of telecommunication equipment for satellites, see 2630
- manufacture of aircraft launching gear, aircraft carrier catapults and related equipment, see 2829
-----------------------------------Comment: Should a separation between air transport equipment and space transport equipment
be introduced? The latter should be negligent or non-existing in most countries. A category for
space transport equipment would only include the launch vehicles and the maneuverable part of
the equipment. The electronic (telecommunications) part of a satellite would be classified in
telecommunications equipment, not here.
309
Manufacture of transport equipment n.e.c.
3091
Manufacture of motorcycles
This class includes:
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manufacture of motorcycles, mopeds and cycles fitted with an auxiliary engine
manufacture of engines for motorcycles
manufacture of sidecars
manufacture of parts and accessories for motorcycles
This class excludes:
- manufacture of bicycles, see 3092
- manufacture of invalid carriages, see 3092
3092
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid carriages
This class includes:
- manufacture of non-motorized bicycles and other cycles, including (delivery) tricycles, tandems,
children's bicycles and tricycles
- manufacture of parts and accessories of bicycles
- manufacture of invalid carriages with or without motor
- manufacture of parts and accessories of invalid carriages
This class excludes:
- manufacture of bicycles with auxiliary motor, see 3091
- manufacture of children's cycles other than bicycles or tricycles, see 3240
3099
Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c.
This class includes:
- manufacture of wheelbarrows, luggage trucks, handcarts, sledges etc.
- manufacture of vehicles drawn by animals
- wheel barrows, hand trucks, shopping carts, and similar
This class excludes:
- decorative restaurant carts, such as a desert cart, food wagons, see 3100
31
Manufacture of furniture
This division comprises manufacturing of furniture and related products of any material except
stone, concrete and ceramic. The processes used in the manufacture of furniture are standard
methods of forming materials and assembling components, including cutting, moulding and
laminating. The design of the article, for both aesthetic and functional qualities, is an important
aspect of the production process.
Some of the processes used in furniture manufacturing are similar to processes that are used in
other segments of manufacturing. For example, cutting and assembly occurs in the production of
wood trusses that are classified in division 16, Manufacture of wood and of products. However,
the multiple processes distinguish wood furniture manufacturing from wood product
manufacturing. Similarly, metal furniture manufacturing uses techniques that are also employed in
the manufacturing of roll-formed products classified in division 25, Manufacture of fabricated
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metal products. The molding process for plastics furniture is similar to the molding of other
plastics products. However, plastics furniture producing tends to be a specialized activity.
310
Manufacture of furniture
See class 3100.
3100
Manufacture of furniture
This class covers manufacture of furniture of any kind, any material (except stone, concrete or
ceramic) for any place and various purposes.
This class includes:
- manufacture of chairs and seats for offices, workrooms, hotels, restaurants, public and domestic
premises
- manufacture of chairs and seats for theatres, cinemas and the like
- manufacture of chairs and seats for transport equipment
- manufacture of sofas, sofabeds and sofa sets
- manufacture of garden chairs and seats
- manufacture of special furniture for shops: counters, display cases, shelves etc.
- manufacture of office furniture
- manufacture of kitchen furniture
- manufacture of furniture for bedrooms, living rooms, gardens etc.
- manufacture of cabinets for sewing machines, televisions etc.
- manufacture of laboratory benches, stools, and other laboratory seating, laboratory furniture
(e.g., cabinets and tables)
- manufacture of medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture
- manufacture of furniture for churches, schools, restaurants
This class also includes:
- finishing such as upholstery of chairs and seats
- finishing of furniture such as spraying, painting, French polishing and upholstering
- manufacture of mattress supports
- manufacture of mattresses:
• mattresses fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with a supporting material
• uncovered cellular rubber or plastic mattresses
- decorative restaurant carts, such as a desert cart, food wagons
This class excludes:
- manufacture of pillows, pouffes, cushions, quilts and eiderdowns, see 1321
- manufacture of inflatable rubber mattresses, see 2219
- manufacture of furniture of ceramics, concrete and stone, see 2391, 2395, 2396
- manufacture of lighting fittings or lamps, see 2740
- manufacture of car seats, railway seats, aircraft seats, see 2930, 3020, 3030
- blackboards, see 2817
- modular furniture attachment and installation, partition installation, laboratory equipment
furniture installation, see 4129
-----------------------------------Comment: Should additional detail be introduced for the manufacture of furniture? If yes, what
should be the criteria for separating the detailed categories?
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Manufacturing n.e.c.
It should be noted that division 32 is a residual division. The usual criteria for grouping classes
into divisions have not been applied here.
-----------------------------------Comment: Manufacture of goods typically manufactured from various materials (e.g. gaskets,
[cork, textile, plastic, rubber, metal], signs [wood, metal, plastic], blinds [plastic, metal, wood],
etc.) could be placed under manufacturing n.e.c, since allocation by material does not reflect the
production patterns. The production process is often quite similar, independent of the product and
processes using different materials are carried out in the same unit.
In this respect, a class for signs has been created in this division. Is there support for other
categories with a similar approach. If yes, for what groups of products.
321
Manufacture of jewellery, bijouterie and related articles
This group includes the manufacture of jewellery and imitation jewellery articles.
3211
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
This class includes:
- production of worked pearls
- production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of
industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones
- working of diamonds
- manufacture of jewellery of precious metal or of base metals clad with precious metals, or
precious or semi-precious stones, or of combinations of precious metal and precious or semiprecious stones or of other materials
- manufacture of goldsmiths' articles of precious metals or of base metals clad with precious
metals:
• dinnerware, flatware, hollowware, toilet articles, office or desk articles, articles for religious
use etc.
- manufacture of technical or laboratory articles of precious metal (except instruments and parts
thereof): crucibles, spatulas, electroplating anodes etc.
- (precious) metal watch bands; wristbands, watch straps, cigarette cases
- manufacture of coins, including coins for use as legal tender, whether or not of precious metal
This class also includes:
- engraving of personal precious and non-precious metal products
This class excludes:
- manufacture of articles of base metal plated with precious metal, see division 25
- manufacture of watch cases, see 2650
- manufacture of imitation jewellery, see 3212
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3212
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
This class includes:
- manufacture of costume or imitation jewellery:
• rings, bracelets, necklaces, and similar articles of jewellery made from base metals plated
with precious metals
• jewellery containing imitation stones such as imitation gems stones, imitation diamonds, and
similar
This class excludes:
- manufacture of jewellery made from precious metals or clad with precious metals, see 3211
- manufacture of jewellery containing genuine gem stones, see 3211
322
Manufacture of musical instruments
See class 3220.
3220
Manufacture of musical instruments
This class includes:
- manufacture of stringed instruments
- manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos
- manufacture of keyboard pipe organs, including harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments
with free metal reeds
- manufacture of accordions and similar instruments, including mouth organs
- manufacture of wind instruments
- manufacture of percussion musical instruments
- manufacture of musical instruments, the sound of which is produced electronically
- manufacture of musical boxes, fairground organs, calliopes etc.
- manufacture of instrument parts and accessories:
• metronomes, tuning forks, pitch pipes, cards, discs and rolls for automatic mechanical
instruments etc.
This class also includes:
- manufacture of whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments
This class excludes:
- publishing of pre-recorded sound and video tapes and discs, see 542
- reproduction of pre-recorded sound and video tapes and discs, see 1820
- manufacture of microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and similar components, see
2640
- manufacture of record players, tape recorders and the like, see 2640
- manufacture of toy instruments, see 3240
- piano tuning, see 8529
- restoring of organs and other historic musical instruments, see 3319
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323
Manufacture of sports goods
See class 3230.
3230
Manufacture of sports goods
This class covers the manufacture of sporting and athletic goods (except apparel and footwear).
This class includes:
- manufacture of articles and equipment for sports, outdoor and indoor games, of any material:
• hard, soft and inflatable balls
• rackets, bats and clubs
• skis, bindings and poles
- ski-boots
• sailboards
• requisites for sport fishing, including landing nets
• requisites for hunting, mountain climbing etc.
• leather sports gloves and sports headgear
• ice skates, roller skates etc.
• bows and crossbows
• gymnasium, fitness centre or athletic equipment
This class excludes:
- manufacture of boat sails, see1321
- manufacture of sports clothing, see 1410
- manufacture of saddlery and harness, see 1512
- manufacture of sports footwear, see 1520
- manufacture of sporting weapons and ammunition, see 2594
- manufacture of sports vehicles other than toboggans and the like, see divisions 29 and 30
- manufacture of boats, see 3012
- manufacture of billiard tables and bowling equipment, see 3240
- manufacture of whips and riding crops, see 3299
- manufacture of metal weights as used for weightlifting, see 2599
- manufacture of ear and noise plugs (e.g., for swimming and noise protection), see 3250
324
Manufacture of games and toys
See class 3240.
3240
Manufacture of games and toys
This class covers the manufacture of dolls, toys, and games, such as complete dolls, doll parts, doll
clothes, action figures, toys, games (including electronic), hobby kits, and children's vehicles
(except metal bicycles and tricycles).
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This class includes:
- manufacture of dolls and doll garments and accessories
- manufacture of toy animals
- manufacture of wheeled toys designed to be ridden, including plastic bicycles and tricycles
- manufacture of toy musical instruments
- manufacture of articles for funfair, table or parlour games
- manufacture of playing cards
- manufacture of pin-tables, coin-operated games, billiards, special tables for casino games, etc.
- manufacture of electronic games: video game consoles, chess etc.
- manufacture of reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, electrical trains,
construction sets etc.
- manufacture of puzzles etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of bicycles, see 3092
- manufacture of festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, see 3299
- writing and publishing of software for video game consoles, see 5320, 5711
- bowling alley and equipment installation, see 3320
325
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies; protective safety equipment
See class 3250.
3250
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies; protective safety equipment
This class includes laboratory apparatus and furniture, surgical and medical instruments, surgical
appliances and supplies, dental equipment and supplies, orthodontic goods, dentures, and
orthodontic appliances.
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manufacture of surgical drapes
manufacture of fire-resistant and protective safety clothing
manufacture of linemen's safety belts and other belts for occupational use
manufacture of cork life preservers
manufacture of dental fillings and cements (except denture adhesive or cement), dental wax and
other dental plaster preparations
manufacture of plastics hard hats and other personal safety equipment of plastics
manufacture of asbestos garments (i.e., fire-fighting protection suits)
manufacture of metal safety headgear and other metal personal safety devices
manufacture of dental laboratory furnaces
manufacture of laboratory ultrasonic cleaning machinery
manufacture of laboratory sterilizers, hospital and surgical furniture
manufacture of bone plates and screws, syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae, etc.
manufacture of dental instruments
manufacture of artificial teeth, bridges, etc., made in dental labs
manufacture of including orthopedic and prosthetic devices, gas masks
manufacture of glass eyes
manufacture of medical thermometers
manufacture of ophthalmic goods, eyeglasses, sunglasses, lenses ground to prescription, contact
lenses, safety goggles
manufacture of ear and noise plugs (e.g., for swimming and noise protection)
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This class excludes:
- manufacture of wheelchairs, see 3092
329
Other manufacturing
See class 3290.
3291
Manufacture of signs
This class includes:
- manufacture of signs of all materials:
• advertising signs, illuminated or not
• traffic signs
• electrical road signs
• signs and signals for river and maritime navigation
• railway signs
• sign letters
• indoor signs
• outdoor electric signs and neon signs
3299
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
This class includes:
- manufacture of brooms and brushes, including brushes constituting parts of machines, handoperated mechanical floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters, paint brushes, paint pads and
rollers, squeegees and other brushes, brooms, mops etc.
- manufacture of shoe and clothes brushes
- manufacture of pens and pencils of all kinds whether or not mechanical
- manufacture of pencil leads
- manufacture of date, sealing or numbering stamps, hand-operated devices for printing, or
embossing labels, hand printing sets, prepared typewriter ribbons and inked pads
- manufacture of baby carriages
- manufacture of umbrellas, sun-umbrellas, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding crops,
buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, slide fasteners
- manufacture of cigarette lighters and matches
- manufacture of articles of personal use: smoking pipes, combs, hair slides, scent sprays, vacuum
flasks and other vacuum vessels for personal or household use, wigs, false beards, eyebrows
- manufacture of miscellaneous articles: candles, tapers and the like, artificial flowers, fruit and
foliage, jokes and novelties, hand sieves and hand riddles; tailors' dummies, burial caskets etc.
- taxidermy activities
This class excludes:
- manufacture of lighter wicks, see 1329
-----------------------------------Comment: Should the manufacture of writing materials be separately identified in a separate
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class?
33
Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment
Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment includes specialized repair of goods
produced in the manufacturing sector whose purpose is to restore machinery, equipment and other
products to working order. The provision of general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on
such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs is
included.
This division does only include specialized repair and maintenance. A substantial amount of repair
is also done by manufacturers of machinery, equipment and other goods, in which case the
classification of units engaged in the repair and manufacturing activities is done according to the
value-added principle which would presumably assign these combined activities to the
manufacture of the good. The same principle is applied for combined trade and repair. Rebuilding
or remanufacturing of machinery and equipment is part of manufacturing.
Repair and maintenance of goods that are utilized as capital goods as well as consumer goods is
typically classified as repair and maintenance of household goods (e.g. office and household
furniture repair, see 852).
Also included in this division is the specialized installation of machinery. However, the
installation of equipment that forms an integral part of buildings or similar structures, such as
installation of electrical wiring, installation of escalators or installation of airconditioning systems,
is classified as construction.
This division excludes:
- repair and maintenance of computers and communications equipment, see 8511, 8512
- repair and maintenance of household goods, see 852
- cleaning of industrial machinery, see 7429
331
Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment
Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment includes specialized repair of goods
produced in the manufacturing sector whose purpose is to restore machinery, equipment and other
products to working order. The provision of general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on
such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs is
included.
This group does only include specialized repair and maintenance. A substantial amount of repair is
also done by manufacturers of machinery, equipment and other goods in which case the
classification of units engaged in the repair and manufacturing activities is done according to the
value-added principle which would presumably assign these combined activities to the
manufacture of the good. The same principle is applied for combined trade and repair. Rebuilding
or remanufacturing machinery and equipment is part of manufacturing.
Repair and maintenance of goods that are utilized as capital goods as well as consumer goods is
typically classified as repair and maintenance of household goods (e.g. office and household
furniture repair, see 852).
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This group excludes:
- repair and maintenance of computers and communications equipment, see 8511, 8512
- repair and maintenance of household goods, see 852
- cleaning of industrial machinery, see 7429
3311
Repair and maintenance of fabricated metal products, except repair of machinery and
equipment
This class includes repair and maintenance of fabricated metal products of division 25.
This class includes:
- repair of metal tanks, reservoirs and containers
- mobile welding repair
- repair of steel shipping drums
- repair and maintenance of steam or other vapour generators
- repair and maintenance of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators:
• condensers, economizers, superheaters, steam collectors and accumulators
- repair and maintenance of nuclear reactors, except isotope separators
- repair and maintenance of shopping carts, materials handling equipment, etc., for institutions;
- repair and maintenance of parts for marine or power boilers
- repair of central heating boilers and radiators
This class excludes:
- locksmith services, see 7320
3312
Repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment
This class includes repair and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment like
sharpen/install commercial and industrial machinery blades and saws or provide welding (e.g.,
automotive, general) repair services; or repair agricultural and other heavy and industrial
machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts and other materials handling equipment, machine tools,
commercial refrigeration equipment, construction equipment, and mining machinery), comprising
machinery and equipment of division 27:
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repair of non-automotive engines
repair of pumps and related equipment
repair of valves
repair of gearing and driving elements
repair and maintenance of industrial process furnaces
repair of materials handling equipment
repair of commercial refrigeration equipment and air purifying equipment
repair of commercial-type general purpose machinery
repair of other powered hand-tools
repair and maintenance of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools and accessories
repair and maintenance of other machine tools
maintenance and repair of agricultural tractors
repair of agricultural machinery and forestry and logging machinery
repair and maintenance of metallurgy machinery
repair and maintenance of mining, construction, and oil and gas field machinery
repair and maintenance of food, beverage, and tobacco processing machinery
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- repair and maintenance of textile apparel, and leather production machinery
- repair and maintenance of papermaking machinery
- repair and maintenance of fire arms and ordnance (including repair of sporting and recreational
guns)
- repair and maintenance of other special purpose machinery of division 28
- repair and maintenance of weighing equipment
- repair of calculating machines
- repair of adding machines, cash registers
- repair of calculators, electronic or not
- repair of typewriters
- repair of vending machines, mechanically operated
- repair of cash registers, mechanically operated
- repair of photocopy machines
This class excludes:
- installation of industrial furnaces and other heating equipment, see 3320
3313
Repair and maintenance of electronic and optical equipment
This class comprises repair and maintenance of the equipment of class 2650, measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment, which includes repair and maintenance of:
- aircraft engine instruments
- automotive emissions testing equipment
- meteorological instruments
- physical, electrical and chemical properties testing and inspection equipment
- surveying instruments
- radiation detection and monitoring instruments
Repair of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus of class 2660, such as magnetic
resonance imaging equipment, medical ultrasound equipment, pacemakers, hearing aids,
electrocardiographs, and electromedical endoscopic equipment; and manufacturing irradiation
apparatus and tubes for applications, such as medical diagnostic, medical therapeutic, industrial,
research and scientific evaluation.
This class also includes repair of optical instruments and equipment, i.e. apparatus of class 2670,
such as lenses, binoculars, microscopes (except electron, proton), telescopes, prisms, and lenses
(except ophthalmic), photographic equipment, if the use is mainly commercial and repair and
maintenance of components for electronic applications of class 2640.
This class excludes:
- repair and maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment, see 8511
- repair and maintenance of communication equipment, see 8512
- repair and maintenance of digital cameras, see 8511
- repair of photocopy machines, see 3320
- repair of household-type video cameras, see 8521
- repair of commercial TV and video cameras, see 8512
- repair of computer projectors, see 8511
- repair of watches and clocks, see 8529
3314
Repair and maintenance of electrical equipment
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This class comprises repair and maintenance of goods of classes 2710, 2720, 2730, 2740, 2790.
The electrical equipment in this class is for distribution level voltages.
This class includes:
- repair and maintenance of power, distribution, and specialty transformers
- repair and maintenance of electric motors, generators, and motor generator sets
- repair and maintenance of switchgear and switchboard apparatus
- repair and maintenance of relays and industrial controls.
- repair and maintenance of primary and storage batteries
- repair and maintenance of current-carrying wiring devices and non current-carrying wiring
devices for wiring electrical circuits
This class excludes:
- repair and maintenance of digital cameras, see 8511
- repair and maintenance of computers and peripheral computer equipment, see 8511
- repair and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, see 8512
- repair and maintenance of consumer electronics, see 8521
- repair and maintenance of non-electrical medical aids (protheses, artificial teeth, crutches), see
3319
- repair of watches and clocks, see 8529
3315
Repair and maintenance of transport equipment, except motor vehicles
This class comprises repair and maintenance of transport equipment of groups 301, 302 and 303.
This class includes:
- repair and routine maintenance of ships
- repair and maintenance of pleasure boats
- repairing locomotives and railroad cars (except factory rebuilding or factory conversion)
- aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory conversion, factory overhaul, factory
rebuilding)
- repair and maintenance of aircraft engines
- repair of animal drawn buggies and wagons
This class excludes:
- ship scaling, dismantling, see 3730
- repair and maintenance of motorcycles, see 4240
3319
Repair and maintenance of other equipment
This class includes:
- repairing fishing nets, including mending
- repairing of fertilizer and chemical storage bags
- repairing or reconditioning wooden pallets, shipping drums or barrels, and similar items
- repair of pinball machines and other coin-operated games, bowling alley equipment, and similar
equipment
- restoration services for organs and similar instruments
This class excludes:
- repair of household and office type furniture, furniture restoration, see 8524
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- repair of bicycles, see 8529
332
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
See class 3320.
3320
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
This class includes the specialized installation of machinery. However, the installation of
equipment that forms an integral part of buildings or similar strucutres, such as installation of
electrical wiring, installation of escalators or installation of aircondioning systems, is classified as
construction.
This class includes:
- installation of industrial machinery in industrial plant
- dismantling large-scale machinery and equipment
- activities of millwrights
- machine rigging
D
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
This section covers the activity of providing electric power, natural gas, steam and hot water
through a permanent infrastructure (network) of lines, mains and pipes. The dimension of the
network is not decisive; also included are electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply and the like
in industrial parks or blocks of flats.
Production, infrastructure management, and supplying end-users may be handled by the same or a
different unit. Units engaged in the supply of electricity and/or gas and/or steam and hot water
have to be classified according to their principal activity according to value-added.
34
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
This division includes the operation of electric and gas utilities, which generate, transmit, control
and distribute electric power or gas. Also included is the provision of steam and air-conditioning
supply.
This division excludes the operation of water and sewerage utilities, see 35, 36.
341
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
See class 3410.
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3410
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
This class comprises the generation of bulk electric power, transmission from generating facilities
to distribution centers, and distribution to end users.
This class includes:
- operation of generation facilities that produce electric energy; including thermal, nuclear,
hydroelectric, gas turbine, diesel and renewable
- operation of transmission systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to the
distribution system;
- operation of distribution systems (i.e., consisting of lines, poles, meters, and wiring) that convey
electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the final
consumer
- sale of electricity to the user
- activities of electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power
distribution systems operated by others
- operation of electricity and transmission capacity exchanges for electric power
-----------------------------------Comment: In some countries, the deregulation of electricity generation and transmission has led
to the emergence of markets for electrical power. In these deregulated environments, the
operation of such markets and the intermediation function performed by brokers have become the
principal activity of some economic agents. A question has been raised therefore as to where in
ISIC to classify these activities.
Traditionally, the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in most countries has
been carried out by regulated monopolies (so as to guarantee security of supply and because of
large infrastructure costs). For this reason, industry classifications have recognized production,
transmission and distribution of electricity as a single integrated activity, classified separately
with other similar "utilities" (gas, steam and hot water). With the breaking up of these monopolies,
units can specialize in generation only, transmission only, distribution, the operation of
exchanges, and a variety of intermediation activities between producers and between producers
and consumers. If electricity were considered a normal good, each of these activities could be
classified to a specific class in ISIC: generation in manufacturing, transmission and distribution
in transport, the operation of exchanges in finance and the various types of intermediation in
trade. This represents the most disintegrated case. Alternatively, only some activities could be
split out and recognized on their own, for example transport (as is the case in ISIC for
transportation via pipelines of gas). At the other extreme, all activities related to the generation,
transmission and distribution of electricity, including the operation of exchanges and brokering,
could be considered together as part of a single class, as in ISIC 3.1.
Given the different stages of deregulation of electricity markets in different countries, the TSG has
only considered options that reflect very little or no dis-integration of these activities: 1) that all
activities related to the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, including the
operation of exchanges and brokering, be classified in class 3410 of ISIC rev 4; or 2) that the
operation of exchanges be broken out and classified along with other commodity exchanges in
Administration of financial markets.
Which of these two options would you support?
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342
Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
See class 3420.
3420
Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
This class comprises manufacture of gas, distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the ultimate
consumer through a system of mains. Gas marketers or brokers, that arrange the sale of natural gas
over distribution systems operated by others, are included.
This class includes:
- production of gas for the purpose of gas supply by carbonation of coal, from by-products of
agriculture or from waste
- manufacture of gaseous fuels with a specified calorific value, by purification, blending and other
processes from gases of various types including natural gas
- transportation, distribution and supply of gaseous fuels of all kinds through a system of mains
- sale of gas to the user through mains
- activities of gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems
operated by others
- commodity and transport capacity exchanges for gaseous fuels
This class excludes:
- operation of coke ovens, see 1910
- manufacture of refined petroleum products, see 1920
- manufacture of industrial gases, see 2011
- bulk sale of gaseous fuels, or its sale in canisters (see 4310, 4351, 4469, 4499)
- transportation of gases by pipelines (other than mains), see 4530
343
Steam and air conditioning supply
See class 3430.
3430
Steam and air conditioning supply
This class includes:
- production, collection and distribution of steam and hot water for heating, power and other
purposes
- production and distribution of cooled air
- production and distribution of chilled water for cooling purposes
This class excludes:
- production of ice for cooling purposes, see 1079
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Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
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Water collection and supply
This division includes water collection, treatment and distribution systems for domestic and
industrial needs. Operating of irrigation systems such as irrigation canals, are also included,
however the provision of irrigation services through sprinklers, and similar agricultural support
services, are not included.
350
Water collection and supply
See class 3500.
3500
Water collection and supply
This class includes:
- purification of water for water supply purposes
- desalting of sea water to produce water as the principal product of interest
- operation of irrigation canals
This class excludes:
- (long-distance) transport of water via pipelines, see 4530
- treatment of waste water in order to prevent pollution, see 3600
- operation of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment for agricultural purposes, see 0161
36
Sewerage
This division includes the operation of sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities that collect,
treat, and dispose of waste.
360
Sewerage
See class 3600.
3600
Sewerage
This class includes the operation of sewer systems or sewer treatment facilities. It also includes:
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- collecting and transporting of human waste water from one or several users, as well as rain water
by means of sewerage networks, collectors, tanks and other means of transport (sewage vehicles
etc.)
- treatment of waste water by means of physical, chemical and biological processes like dilution,
screening, filtering, sedimentation etc.
- treatment of waste water in order to prevent pollution, e.g. from swimming pools, industry
- maintenance and cleaning of sewers and drains
- sewer cleaning and rodding
37
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
This division includes the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste materials. This includes
local hauling of waste materials; operating materials recovery facilities (i.e., those that sort
recoverable materials from the trash stream).
371
Waste collection
This group includes the collection and transportation of waste from households and businesses by
means of refuse bins, wheeled bins, containers, etc. It includes collection of non-hazardous and
hazardous waste e.g. waste from households, used batteries, used cooking oils and fats, waste oil
from ships and used oil from garages, construction and demolition waste.
3711
Collection of non-hazardous waste
This class includes:
- collection and/or transportation of non-hazardous solid waste (i.e. garbage) within a local area,
such as collection of waste from households and businesses by means of refuse bins, wheeled
bins, containers etc may include mixed recoverable materials
- collection of refuse in litter-bins in public places
- emptying and cleaning of cesspools and septic tanks, sinks and pits from sewage; servicing of
chemical toilets
This class also includes:
- collection of construction and demolition waste
- collection and removal of debris such as brush and rubble
- collection of waste output of textile mills
This class excludes:
- the combined activity of collection and/or transportation of non-hazardous waste materials
within a local area and operating landfills for the disposal of non-hazardous waste, see 3721
- collection of hazardous waste, see 3712
- operation of facilities where commingled recoverable materials such as paper, plastics ,etc. are
sorted into distinct categories, see 3730
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Collection of hazardous waste
This class includes the collection of hazardous waste. It may also entail identification, treatment,
packaging and labeling of waste for the purposes of transport.
This class includes:
- collection of used oil from shipment or garages
- collection of bio-hazardous waste
- collection of used batteries
- operation of waste transfer stations
This class excludes:
- remediation and clean up of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, ground water, e.g. asbestos
removal, see 3800
372
Waste treatment and disposal
This group includes the dumping of refuse on land or in water; burial or ploughing-under of
refuse; treatment and disposal of transition radioactive waste from hospitals, etc.; waste treatment
by composting plants with the aim of disposal and a resulting by-product (compost); treatment and
disposal of toxic live or dead animals and other contaminated waste; disposal of used goods such
as refrigerators to eliminate harmful waste; disposal of waste by incineration or combustion.
This group excludes the treatment and disposal of waste water (see group 360).
3721
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
This class includes:
- the operation of landfills for the disposal of non-hazardous waste
- the combined activity of collection and/or transportation of non-hazardous waste materials and
operation of landfills for the disposal of non-hazardous waste.
- disposal of non-hazardous waste by combustion or incineration. This may result in the
production of by-products such as electricity and steam.
- operation of compost dumps
This class excludes:
- incineration and combustion of hazardous waste, see 3722
- operation of facilities where commingled recoverable materials such as paper, plastics, used
beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories, see 3730
- decontamination, clean up of land, water; toxic material abatement, see 3800
3722
Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
This class includes the treatment and disposal of solid or non-solid hazardous waste:
- operation of facilities for treatment of hazardous waste
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- treatment and disposal of toxic live or dead animals and other contaminated waste
- disposal of used goods such as refrigerators to eliminate harmful waste
- treatment, disposal and storage of radioactive nuclear waste including:
• treatment and disposal of transition radioactive waste, i.e. decaying within the period of
transport, from hospitals
• encapsulation, preparation and other treatment of nuclear waste for storage
This class excludes:
- incineration of non-hazardous waste, see 3721
- decontamination, clean up of land, water; toxic material abatement, see 3800
- reprocessing of nuclear fuels, see 2011
373
Materials recovery
See class 3730.
3730
Materials recovery
This class comprises (1) the operation of facilities for separating and sorting recoverable materials
from non-hazardous waste streams (i.e., garbage) and/or (2) the operation of facilities where
commingled recoverable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are
sorted into distinct categories.
It includes the processing of metal and non-metal waste and scrap and articles into secondary raw
material. Examples of the mechanical or chemical transformation processes that are undertaken
are:
- mechanical crushing of metal waste such as used cars, washing machines, bikes etc. with
subsequent sorting and separation
- mechanical reduction of large iron pieces such as railway wagons
- shredding of metal waste, end-of-life vehicles etc.
- other methods of mechanical treatment as cutting, pressing to reduce the volume
- ship-breaking
- reclaiming metals out of photographic waste, e.g. fixer solution or photographic films and paper
- reclaiming of rubber such as used tires to produce secondary raw material
- sorting and pelleting of plastics to produce secondary raw material for tubes, flower pots, pallets
and the like
- processing (cleaning, melting, grinding) of plastic or rubber waste to granulates
- crushing, cleaning and sorting of glass
- crushing, cleaning and sorting of other waste such as demolition waste to obtain secondary raw
material
- processing of used cooking oils and fats into secondary raw materials for pet food or feed for
farm animals
- processing of other food, beverage and tobacco waste and residual substances into secondary
raw material
- dismantling of automobiles
This class excludes:
- trade in second-hand spare parts, see divisions 42, 43 and 44
- disposal of used goods such as refrigerators to eliminate harmful waste, see 3722
- treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste, see 3721
- wholesaling of recoverable materials, see 4359
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- manufacture of new final products from (whether or not self-manufactured) secondary metal raw
materials, such as spinning yarn from garnetted stock, making pulp from paper waste, retreading
tyres or production of metal from metal scrap, see corresponding classes in section C,
Manufacturing
- reprocessing of nuclear fuels, see 2011
- composting of organic waste, see 3721
- incineration, dumping, burying etc. of waste, see 372
- treatment and disposal of transition radioactive waste from hospitals etc., see 3722
- treatment and disposal of toxic, contaminated waste, see 3722
38
Remediation activities and other waste management services
This division includes the provision of remediation services (i.e., those that provide for the
cleanup of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, surface or ground water).
380
Remediation activities and other waste management services
See class 3800.
3800
Remediation activities and other waste management services
This class includes:
- decontamination of soils and groundwater at the place of pollution, either in situ or ex situ, using
e.g. mechanical, chemical or biological methods
- decontamination and cleaning up of surface water following accidental pollution, e.g. through
collection of pollutants or through application of chemicals
- cleaning up oil spills on land, in surface water, in ocean and seas, including coastal seas
- integrated mine reclamation activities, including demolition, soil remediation, waste water
treatment, hazardous material removal, contouring land, and revegetation
- asbestos, lead paint, and other toxic material abatement
- beach cleaning and maintenance services
- other specialized pollution-control activities
This class excludes:
- treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste, see 3721
- treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, see 3722
- outdoor sweeping and watering of streets etc., see 7429
F
Construction
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Construction of buildings
This division includes general construction and special trade construction for buildings of all
kinds. It includes new work, repair, additions and alterations, the erection of pre-fabricated
buildings or structures on the site and also construction of temporary nature.
Included is the construction of entire dwellings, office buildings, stores and other public and utility
buildings, farm buildings, etc. This work can be carried out on own account or on a fee or contract
basis. Portions of the work and sometimes even the whole practical work can be subcontracted out
to trade contractors.
391
Construction of residential buildings
See class 3910.
3910
Construction of residential buildings
This class covers the construction of complete residential buildings, on own account for sale or on
a fee or contract basis. Outsourcing parts or even the whole construction process is possible. Units
carrying out only parts of the construction process are classified in division 41.
This class includes:
- construction of all types of residential buildings:
• single-family houses
• multi-family buildings, including high-rise buildings
- assembly and erection of prefabricated constructions on the site
This class also includes:
- remodeling or renovating existing residential structures
This class excludes:
- erection of complete prefabricated constructions from self-manufactured parts not of concrete,
see divisions 16 and 25
- architectural and engineering activities, see 6610
- project management for construction, see 6610
392
Construction of non-residential buildings
See class 3920.
3920
Construction of non-residential buildings
This class includes:
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- construction of all types of non-residential buildings:
• industrial plants (factories)
• hospitals, schools, office buildings
• hotels, stores, shopping malls, restaurants
• airport buildings
• stadiums
• indoor sports facilities
• parking garages
• warehouses
• religious buildings
This class excludes:
- architectural and engineering activities, see 6610
- project management for construction, see 6610
40
Civil engineering
This division includes general construction for civil engineering objects. It includes new work,
repair, additions and alterations, the erection of pre-fabricated buildings or structures on the site
and also construction of temporary nature.
Included is the construction of heavy constructions such as motorways, streets, bridges, tunnels,
railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems,
industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, sports facilities, etc. This work can be carried out
on own account or on a fee or contract basis. Portions of the work and sometimes even the whole
practical work can be subcontracted out to trade contractors.
401
Construction of roads and motorways
See class 4010.
4010
Construction of roads and motorways
This class includes:
- construction of motorways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways
- construction of bridges, including those for elevated highways
- surface work on streets, roads, highways or bridges
- construction of airfield runways
- installation of crash barriers, traffic signs and the like
This class also includes:
- asphalt paving of roads
- road painting
This class excludes:
- architectural and engineering activities, see 6610
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- project management for construction, see 6610
402
Construction of utility projects
See class 4020.
4020
Construction of utility projects
This class includes the construction of distribution lines and related buildings and structures that
are integral part of these systems.
This class includes:
- construction of civil engineering constructions for:
• long-distance pipelines, communication and power lines
• urban pipelines, urban communication and power lines; ancillary urban works
• water main and line construction
• irrigation systems (canals)
• reservoirs
- construction of:
• sewer systems, including repair
• sewage disposal plants
• pumping stations
• power plants
This class also includes:
- water well drilling
403
Construction of other civil engineering projects
See class 4030.
4030
Construction of other civil engineering projects
This class includes:
- construction of:
• waterways, harbour and river works, pleasure ports (marinas), locks, etc.
• dams and dykes
- construction of tunnels
- construction of railways and subways
- construction work, other than buildings, for swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses and
other sports installations
This class also includes:
- land subdivision
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Special trades
This division includes special construction trades, i.e. the construction of parts of buildings and
civil engineering works or preparation therefore. It is usually specialized in one aspect common to
different structures, requiring specialized skills or equipment, such as pile-driving, foundation
work, carcass work, concrete work, brick laying, stone setting, scaffolding, roof covering, etc., are
covered. The erection of steel structures is included provided that the parts are not produced by the
same unit. Special trade construction will mostly be carried out under subcontract, but especially
in repair construction it is done directly for the owner of the property.
Also included are building finishing and building completion activities.
Building installation activities includes the installation of all kind of utilities that make the
construction function as such. These activities are usually performed at the site of the construction,
although parts of the job may be carried out in a special shop. Included are activities such as
plumbing, installation of heating and air-conditioning systems, antennas, alarm systems and other
electrical work, sprinkler systems, elevators and escalators, etc. Also included are insulation work
(water, heat, sound), sheet metal work, commercial refrigerating work, the installation of
illumination and signalling systems for roads, railways, airports, harbours, etc. Also repair of the
same type as the above mentioned activities is included.
Building completion activities encompass activities that contribute to the completion or finishing
of a construction such as glazing, plastering, painting and decorating, floor and wall tiling or
covering with other materials like parquet, carpets, wallpaper, etc., floor sanding, finish carpentry,
acoustical work, cleaning of the exterior, etc. Also repair of the same type as the above mentioned
activities is included.
411
Site preparation
See class 4110.
4110
Site preparation
This class covers the preparation of construction sites.
This class includes:
- demolition or wrecking of buildings and other structures
- clearing of building sites
- earth moving: excavation, landfill, levelling and grading of construction sites, trench digging,
rock removal, blasting, etc.
- site preparation for mining:
• overburden removal and other development and preparation of mineral properties and sites,
except oil and gas sites
- test drilling, test boring and core sampling for construction, geophysical, geological or similar
purposes
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This class also includes:
- building site drainage
- drainage of agricultural or forestry land
- clearing of landmines and the like (including detonation) from construction sites
This class excludes:
- drilling of production oil or gas wells, see 0600
- water well drilling, see 4020
- shaft sinking, see 4140
- oil and gas field exploration, geophysical, geological and seismic surveying, see 6610
- decontamination of soil, see 3800
412
Building installation
This group includes installation activities that support the functioning of a building as such,
including installation of electrical systems, plumbing (water, gas and sewage systems), heat and
air-conditioning systems, elevators etc. Also included is the installation of machinery in industrial
plant.
4121
Electrical installation
This class includes the installation in all kinds of buildings and civil engineering structures of
electrical systems:
• electrical wiring and fittings
• telecommunications wiring
• computer network and cable television wiring, including fibre optic
• satellite dishes
• lighting systems
• fire alarms
• burglar alarm systems
• street lighting and electrical signals
• airport runway lighting
This class also includes:
- connecting of electric appliances and household equipment
This class excludes:
- installation of computer equipment, see 2620
- construction of communications and power transmission lines, see 4020
- combined sale and installation of alarm systems, see 7320
4122
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
This class includes the installation of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems, including
additions, alterations, maintenance and repair.
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This class includes:
- installation in buildings or other construction projects of:
• heating systems (electric, gas and oil)
• furnaces, cooling towers
• non-electric solar energy collectors
• plumbing and sanitary equipment
• ventilation, refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment and ducts
• gas fittings
• fire sprinkler systems
• lawn sprinkler systems
- duct work installation
4129
Other building installation
This class includes the installation of equipment other than electrical, plumbing, heating and airconditioning systems or industrial machinery in buildings and civil engineering structures.
This class includes:
- installation in buildings or other construction projects of:
• elevators, escalators
• automated and revolving doors
• lightning conductors
• vacuum cleaning systems
• thermal, sound or vibration insulation
• bowling alley equipment
413
Building completion
See class 4130.
4130
Building completion
This class includes:
- application in buildings or other construction projects of interior and exterior plaster or stucco,
including related lathing materials
- installation of doors, windows, door and window frames, fitted kitchens, staircases, shop fittings
and the like, of wood or other materials
- interior completion such as ceilings, wooden wall coverings, movable partitions, etc.
- laying, tiling, hanging or fitting in buildings or other construction projects of:
• ceramic, concrete or cut stone wall or floor tiles, ceramic stove fitting
• parquet and other wood floor coverings
• carpets and linoleum floor coverings, including of rubber or plastic
• terrazzo, marble, granite or slate floor or wall coverings
• wallpaper
- interior and exterior painting of buildings
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painting of civil engineering structures
installation of glass, mirrors, etc.
installation of private swimming pools
steam cleaning, sand blasting and similar activities for building exteriors
cleaning of new buildings after construction
other building completion and finishing work n.e.c.
This class excludes:
- interior cleaning of buildings and other structures, see 7421
- activities of interior decoration designers, see 6990
414
Other specialized trades
See class 4140.
4140
Other specialized trades
This class includes:
- construction activities specializing in one aspect common to different kind of structures,
requiring specialized skill or equipment:
• construction of foundations, including pile driving
• shaft sinking
• erection of non-self-manufactured steel elements
• steel bending
• bricklaying and stone setting
• roof covering for residential buildings
• scaffolds and work platform erecting and dismantling, excluding renting of scaffolds and
work platforms
• erection of chimneys and industrial ovens
• work with specialist access requirements necessitating climbing skills and the use of related
equipment, e.g. working at height on tall structures
- subsurface work
- construction of outdoor swimming pools
415
Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator
See class 4150.
4150
Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator
This class includes:
- renting of cranes, with operator
- renting of bulldozers, mortar spreaders, concrete surfacing machinery etc. with operator
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- renting of scaffolds and work platforms
This class excludes:
- renting of construction or demolition machinery and equipment without operators, see 6322
G
Trade
42
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
This division includes all activities (except manufacture and renting) related to motor vehicles and
motorcycles, including lorries and trucks, such as:
- wholesale and retail sale of new and second-hand vehicles
- maintenance and repair
- wholesale and retail sale of parts and accessories
- activities of commission agents involved in wholesale or retail sale of vehicles
- washing, polishing of vehicles, etc.
This division excludes:
- retail sale of automotive fuel and lubricating or cooling products, see 4470
- renting of motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 6311
- renting of private cars with drivers, see 4522
- renting of trucks with driver, see 4523
421
Sale of motor vehicles
See class 4210.
4210
Sale of motor vehicles
This class includes:
- wholesale and retail sale of new and used vehicles:
• passenger motor vehicles, including specialized passenger motor vehicles such as ambulances
and minibuses, etc.
• lorries, trailers and semi-trailers
• camping vehicles such as caravans and motor homes
This class also includes:
- wholesale and retail sale of off-road motor vehicles (jeeps, etc.)
- wholesale and retail sale by commission agents
- car auctions
This class excludes:
- wholesale and retail sale of parts and accessories for motor vehicles, see 4230
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422
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
See class 4220.
4220
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
This class includes:
- maintenance and repair of motor vehicles:
• mechanical repairs
• electrical repairs
• electronic injection systems repair
• ordinary servicing
• bodywork repair
• repair of motor vehicle parts
• washing, polishing, etc.
• spraying and painting
• repair of screens and windows
• repair of motor vehicle seats
- tyre and tube repair, fitting or replacement
- anti-rust treatment
- installation of parts and accessories not as part of the manufacturing process
This class excludes:
- retreading and rebuilding of tyres, see 2211
423
Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories
See class 4230.
4230
Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories
This class includes:
- wholesale and retail sale of all kinds of parts, components, supplies, tools and accessories for
motor vehicles (when not combined with sale of motor vehicles)
424
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
See class 4240.
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Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
This class includes:
- wholesale and retail sale of motorcycles, including mopeds
- wholesale and retail sale, including mail order, of parts and accessories for motorcycles
- activities of commission agents
- maintenance and repair of motorcycles
This class excludes:
- sale, maintenance and repair of bicycles and related parts and accessories, see 4310, 4349, 4463,
8529
43
Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
This division includes:
- resale (sale without transformation) of new and used goods to retailers, to industrial,
commercial, institutional or professional users; or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents in
buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such persons or companies:
• activities of wholesale merchants, jobbers, industrial distributors, exporters, importers,
cooperative buying associations, merchandise and commodity brokers, commission merchants
and agents and assemblers, buyers and cooperative associations engaged in the marketing of
farm products
This division also includes:
- the usual manipulations involved in wholesale such as assembling, sorting and grading of goods
in large lots, breaking bulk, repacking and bottling, redistribution in smaller lots, e.g.
pharmaceuticals; storage, refrigeration, delivery and installation of goods on own account
- packing of solid goods and bottling of liquid or gaseous goods, including blending and filtering
on own account
This division excludes:
- wholesale of motor vehicles, caravans and motorcycles, see 4210, 4240
- wholesale of motor accessories, see 4230, 4240
- renting and leasing of goods, see 63
- packing of solid goods and bottling of liquid or gaseous goods, including blending and filtering
for third parties, see 7531
431
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
See class 4310.
4310
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
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This class includes:
- activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and all other wholesalers who trade on
behalf and on the account of others
- activities of those involved in bringing sellers and buyers together or undertaking commercial
transactions on behalf of a principal, including on the internet
- such agents involved in the sale of:
• agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
• fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals, including fertilizers
• food, beverages and tobacco
• textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
• timber and building materials
• machinery, including office machinery and computers, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
• furniture, household goods and hardware
This class also includes:
- activities of wholesale auctioneering houses
This class excludes:
- wholesale trade in own name, see 432 to 439
- retail sale by agents, see 44
- activities of insurance agents, see 6122
- activities of real estate agents, see 6220
432
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
See class 4320.
4320
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
This class includes:
- wholesale of grains and seeds
- wholesale of oleaginous fruits
- wholesale of flowers and plants
- wholesale of unmanufactured tobacco
- wholesale of live animals
- wholesale of hides and skins
- wholesale of leather
- wholesale of agricultural material, waste, residues and by-products used for animal feed
This class excludes:
- wholesale of textile fibres, see 4359
433
Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
See class 4330.
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4330
Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
This class includes:
- wholesale of fruit and vegetables
- wholesale of dairy products
- wholesale of eggs and egg products
- wholesale of edible oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin
- wholesale of meat and meat products
- wholesale of fishery products
- wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery
- wholesale of bakery products
- wholesale of beverages
- wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
- wholesale of tobacco products
This class also includes:
- buying of wine in bulk and bottling without transformation
- wholesale of feed for pet animals
This class excludes:
- blending of wine or distilled spirits, see 1101, 1102
434
Wholesale of household goods
This group includes the wholesale of household goods, including textiles.
4341
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear
This class includes:
- wholesale of yarn
- wholesale of fabrics
- wholesale of household linen etc.
- wholesale of haberdashery: needles, sewing thread etc.
- wholesale of clothing, including sports clothes
- wholesale of clothing accessories such as gloves, ties and braces
- wholesale of footwear
- wholesale of fur articles
- wholesale of umbrellas
This class excludes:
- wholesale of jewellery and leather goods, see 4349
- wholesale of textile fibres, see 4359
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4349
Wholesale of other household goods
This class includes:
- wholesale of household furniture
- wholesale of household appliances
- wholesale of lighting equipment
- wholesale of cutlery
- wholesale of china and glassware
- wholesale of woodenware, wickerwork and corkware etc.
- wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods
- wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics and soaps
- wholesale of bicycles and their parts and accessories
- wholesale of stationery, books, magazines and newspapers
- wholesale of photographic and optical goods
- wholesale of recorded audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs
- wholesale of leather goods and travel accessories
- wholesale of watches, clocks and jewellery
- wholesale of musical instruments, games and toys, sports goods
This class excludes:
- wholesale of blank audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, see 4362
- wholesale of office furniture, see 4369
435
Wholesale of non-agricultural intermediate products, waste and scrap
This group includes wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for
household use.
4351
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
This class also includes:
- wholesale of automotive fuels, greases, lubricants, oils etc.
4352
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
This class includes:
- wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores
- wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in primary forms
- wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous semi-finished metal products n.e.c.
- wholesale of gold and other precious metals
This class excludes:
- wholesale of waste and scrap, see 4359
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4353
Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and
supplies
This class includes:
- wholesale of wood in the rough
- wholesale of products of primary processing of wood
- wholesale of paint and varnish
- wholesale of construction materials:
• sand, gravel
- wholesale of wallpaper and floor coverings
- wholesale of flat glass
- wholesale of hardware and locks
- wholesale of fittings and fixtures
- wholesale of hot water heaters
- wholesale of sanitary equipment:
• baths, washbasins, toilets and other sanitary porcelain
- wholesale of sanitary installation equipment:
• tubes, pipes, fittings, taps, T-pieces, connections, rubber pipes etc.
- wholesale of tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers and other hand tools
4359
Wholesale of other intermediate products, waste and scrap
This class includes:
- wholesale of industrial chemicals:
• aniline, printing ink, essential oils, industrial gases, chemical glues, colouring matter,
synthetic resin, methanol, paraffin, scents and flavourings, soda, industrial salt, acids and
sulphurs, starch derivates etc.
- wholesale of fertilizers and agrochemical products
- wholesale of plastic materials in primary forms
- wholesale of rubber
- wholesale of textile fibres etc.
- wholesale of paper in bulk
- wholesale of precious stones
- wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap and materials for recycling, including
collecting, sorting, separating, stripping of used goods such as cars in order to obtain reusable
parts, packing and repacking, storage and delivery, but without a real transformation process.
Additionally, the purchased and sold waste have a remaining value.
- dismantling of end-of-life vehicles (dismantling of cars; wholesale in car wrecks; sale of parts
from car wrecks to private persons and professional users).
This class excludes:
- processing of waste and scrap and other articles into secondary raw material when a real
transformation process is required. The resulting secondary raw material is fit for direct use in an
industrial manufacturing process and is not a final product, see 3730
- ship-breaking, see 3730
- shredding of cars by means of a mechanical process, see 3730
- retail sale of second-hand goods, see 4480
- treatment of waste, not for a further use in an industrial manufacturing process, but with the aim
of disposal, see 372
- collection of household and industrial waste, see 371
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436
Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies
This group includes wholesale of computers, telecommunications equipment, specialized
machinery for all kinds of industries and general purpose machinery.
4361
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
This class includes:
- wholesale of computers and computer peripheral equipment
- wholesale of software
This class excludes:
- wholesale of electronic parts, see 4362
- wholesale of copy machines and other office equipment, see 4369
- wholesale of computer-controlled machinery, see 4369
4362
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications parts and equipment
This class includes:
- wholesale of electronic valves and tubes
- wholesale of semiconductor devices
- wholesale of microchips and integrated circuits
- wholesale of printed circuits
- wholesale of blank audio and video tapes and diskettes, magnetic and optical disks (CDs, DVDs)
- wholesale of telephone and communications equipment
This class excludes:
- wholesale of computers and computer peripheral equipment, see 4361
- wholesale of recorded audio and video tapes, CDs, DVDs, see 4349
4363
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
This class includes:
- wholesale of agricultural machinery and equipment:
• ploughs, manure spreaders, seeders
• harvesters
• threshers
• milking machines
• poultry-keeping machines, bee-keeping machines
This class also includes:
- lawn mowers however operated
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4369
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
This class includes:
- wholesale of office machinery and equipment, except computers and computer peripheral
equipment
- wholesale of office furniture
- wholesale of transport equipment except motor vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles
- wholesale of production-line robots
- wholesale of wires and switches and other installation equipment for industrial use
- wholesale of other electrical material such as electrical motors, transformers
- wholesale of other machinery n.e.c. for use in industry, trade and navigation and other services
This class also includes:
- wholesale of computer-controlled machine tools
- wholesale of computer-controlled machinery for the textile industry and of computer-controlled
sewing and knitting machines
- wholesale of measuring instruments and equipment
This class excludes:
- wholesale of motor vehicles, trailers and caravans, see 4210
- wholesale of motor vehicle parts, see 4230
- wholesale of motorcycles, see 4240
- wholesale of bicycles, see 4349
- wholesale of computers and peripheral equipment, see 4361
- wholesale of electronic parts and telephone and communications equipment, see 4362
439
Other wholesale
See class 4390.
4390
Other wholesale
This class includes:
- specialized wholesale not covered in one of the previous categories
- wholesale of a variety of goods without any particular specialization
44
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
This division includes the resale (sale without transformation) of new and used goods mainly to
the general public for personal or household consumption or utilization, by shops, department
stores, stalls, mail-order houses, hawkers and peddlers, consumer cooperatives etc.
Retail trade is classified first by type of sale outlet (retail trade in stores: groups 441 to 448; retail
trade not in stores: group 449). Retail trade in stores is further subdivided into retail sale of new
goods (groups 441 to 447) and retail sale of used goods (group 448). For retail sale of new goods
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in stores, there exists a further distinction between specialized retail sale (groups 442 to 447) and
non-specialized retail sale (group 441). The above groups are further subdivided by the range of
products sold. Sale not via stores lists the forms of trade (e.g. mail order, markets, door-to-door,
by vending machines etc.).
The goods sold in this division are for obvious reasons limited to the so-called consumer goods
and therefore exclude goods not normally entering retail trade, such as cereal grains, ores,
industrial machinery and equipment etc.
This division also includes units engaged in selling to the general public, from displayed
merchandise, products such as typewriters, stationery, paint or lumber, although these sales may
not be for personal or household goods.
Some processing of goods may be involved, but only incidental to selling.
This division also includes the retail sale by commission agents and activities of retail auctioning
houses.
This division excludes:
- sale of farmers' products by farmers, see division 01
- manufacture and sale of goods (e.g. food), which is generally classified as manufacturing in
divisions 10-32
- sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and their parts and of fuel for these articles, see division 42
- trade in cereal grains, ores, crude petroleum, industrial chemicals, iron and steel and industrial
machinery and equipment, see division 43
- sale of food and drinks for consumption on the premises and sale of takeaway food, see division
52
- renting and hiring of personal and household goods to the general public, see 6339
441
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
See class 4410.
4410
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
This class includes stores engaged in:
- retail sale of a large variety of goods of which, however, food products, beverages or tobacco
should be predominant:
• activities of general stores that have, apart from their main sales of food products, beverages
or tobacco, several other lines of merchandise such as wearing apparel, furniture, appliances,
hardware, cosmetics etc.
442
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores
See class 4420.
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4420
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores
This class includes stores engaged in:
- retail sale of a large variety of goods of which food products, beverages or tobacco are not
predominant
- activities of department stores carrying a general line of merchandise, including wearing apparel,
furniture, appliances, hardware, cosmetics, jewellery, toys, sports goods etc.
443
Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores
This group includes retail sale in stores specialized in selling food, beverage or tobacco products.
4431
Retail sale of food in specialized stores
This class includes stores specialized in the sale of any the following merchandise lines:
- fresh or preserved fruit and vegetables
- dairy products and eggs
- meat and meat products (including poultry)
- fish, other seafood and products thereof
- bakery products
- sugar confectionery
- other food products
4432
Retail sale of beverages in specialized stores
This class includes stores specialized in the sale of:
- beverages (not for consumption on the premises):
• alcoholic beverages
• non-alcoholic beverages
4433
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialized stores
This class includes stores specialized in the sale of:
- tobacco
- tobacco products
444
Retail trade of textiles, pharmaceuticals, hardware and household appliances in specialized
stores
This group includes retail ale by stores specialized in carrying a particular line of household
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goods.
-----------------------------------Comment: Is the detail of breakdown is this group appropriate? What other breakdown would
you propose?
4441
Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods
This class includes stores specialized in:
- retail sale of fabrics
- retail sale of knitting yarn
- retail sale of basic materials for rug, tapestry or embroidery making
- retail sale of textiles
- retail sale of haberdashery: needles, sewing thread etc.
- retail sale of articles of clothing
- retail sale of articles of fur
- retail sale of clothing accessories such as gloves, ties, braces etc.
- retail sale of footwear
- retail sale of leather goods
- retail sale of travel accessories of leather and leather substitutes
4442
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
This class includes stores specialized in:
- retail sale of pharmaceuticals
- retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods
- retail sale of perfumery and cosmetic articles
-----------------------------------Comment: Does this exist as a sufficiently large separate activity in your country? If not here,
where else should this be placed / combined?
4443
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass
This class includes stores specialized in:
- retail sale of hardware
- retail sale of paints, varnishes and lacquers
- retail sale of flat glass
- retail sale of other building material such as bricks, wood, sanitary equipment
- retail sale of do-it-yourself material and equipment
This class also includes:
- retail sale of lawnmowers, however operated
- retail sale of saunas
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4444
Retail sale of household appliances, articles and equipment
This class includes stores specialized in:
- retail sale of household furniture
- retail sale of carpets and rugs
- retail sale of articles for lighting
- retail sale of household utensils and cutlery, crockery, glassware, china and pottery
- retail sale of curtains and net curtains
- retail sale of household articles of textile materials
- retail sale of wood, cork goods and wickerwork goods
- retail sale of household appliances
- retail sale of musical instruments and scores
- retail sale of security systems, such as locking devices, safes, and vaults, without installation or
maintenance services
- retail sale of household articles and equipment n.e.c.
This class excludes:
- retail sale of cork floor tiles, see 4469
- retail sale of antiques, see 4480
- renting of tapes and records, see 6339
445
Retail sale of high-tech equipment and related goods in specialized stores
This group includes retail sale of computers, telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics
and software and musical recordings.
4451
Retail sale of computers and software
This class includes:
- retail sale of office equipment, computers
- retail sale of non-customized software
4452
Retail sale of telecommunications equipment
This class includes:
- retail sale of telecommunication equipment
4453
Retail sale of audio/visual equipment
This class includes:
- retail sale of radio and television equipment and other household audio-visual equipment
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4454
Retail sale of music and video recordings
This class includes:
- retail sale of musical records, audio tapes, compact discs and cassettes
- retail sale of video tapes and DVDs
This class also includes:
- retail sale of blank tapes and discs
446
Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores
This group covers the retail sale in specialized stores carrying a particular line of products not
included in other parts of the classification.
4461
Retail sale of books, newspapers and stationary
This class includes:
- retail sale of books of all kinds
- retail sale of newspapers and stationery
This class also includes:
- retail sale of office supplies such as pens, pencils, paper etc.
This class excludes:
- retail sale of second-hand or antique books, see 4480
4462
Retail sale of games and toys
This class includes:
- retail sale of games and toys, made of all materials
- retail sale of video game consoles
4463
Retail sale of sporting equipment
This class includes:
- retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles
4469
Other retail sale in specialized stores
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This class includes stores specialized in:
- retail sale of photographic, optical and precision equipment
- activities of opticians
- retail sale of wallpaper and floor coverings
- retail sale of watches, clocks and jewellery
- retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food
- retail sale of souvenirs, craftwork and religious articles
- retail sale of household fuel oil, bottled gas, coal and fuel wood
- retail sale of cleaning materials
- retail sale of weapons and ammunition
- retail sale of stamps and coins
- retail sale of non-food products n.e.c.
447
Retail sale of automotive fuel
See class 4470.
4470
Retail sale of automotive fuel
This class includes:
- retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles and motorcycles
This class also includes:
- retail sale of lubricating products and cooling products for motor vehicles
This class excludes:
- wholesale of fuels, see 4351
- retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas for cooking or heating, see 4469
448
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
See class 4480.
4480
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
This class includes:
- retail sale of second-hand books
- retail sale of other second-hand goods
- retail sale of antiques
- activities of auctioning houses (retail)
This class excludes:
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- retail sale of second-hand motor vehicles, see 4210
- activities of Internet auctions and other non-store auctions (retail), see 4492, 4499
- activities of pawn shops, see 5992
449
Retail trade not in stores
This group covers retail sale activities not carried out in stores.
4491
Retail sale via mail order houses
This class includes:
- retail sale of any kind of product by mail order. Goods are sent to the buyer, who made his
choice on the basis of advertisements, catalogues, models or any other means of advertising
This class also includes:
- direct sale via television, radio and telephone
This class excludes:
- direct sales via Internet, see 4492
4492
Retail sale via Internet
This class includes:
- retail sale of any kind of product over the Internet
This class also includes:
- Internet retail auctions
The customer makes a selection of a product based on information provided on a website and
places his order over the Internet (usually through special means provided by that website). The
products purchased can be either directly downloaded from the Internet or physically delivered to
the customer.
-----------------------------------Comment: Does this exist as a large enough separate activity? Should it be combined with 4491
(Retail sale via mail order houses)?
4493
Retail sale via stalls and markets
This class includes:
- retail sale of any kind of product in a usually movable stall either along a public road or at a
fixed marketplace
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4499
Other non-store retail sale
This class includes:
- retail sale of any kind of product in any way that is not included in previous classes:
• by direct sales or door-to-door sales persons
• through vending machines etc.
- direct selling of fuel
- activities of non-store auctions (retail)
This class excludes:
- delivery of new products by stores, see groups 441-445
H
Transportation and storage
This section includes:
- activities related to providing passenger or freight transport, whether scheduled or not, by rail,
pipeline, road, water or air
- supporting activities such as terminal and parking facilities, cargo handling, storage etc.
- postal activities
- renting of transport equipment with driver or operator
This section excludes:
- major repair or alteration of transport equipment, except motor vehicles, see division 3315
- construction, maintenance and repair of roads, railroads, harbours, airfields, see 4010
- maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, see 4220
- renting of transport equipment without driver or operator, see group 631
45
Land transport; transport via pipelines
This division includes the transport of passengers and freight via road and rail, as well as freight
transport via pipelines.
451
Transport via railways
This group comprises rail transportation of passengers and/or freight using railroad rolling stock
on mainline networks, spread over an extensive geographic area, or operate over a short distance
on a local rail line.
This group excludes:
- related activities such as switching and shunting, see 4821
- operation of railroad infrastructure, see 4821
- inspection of functional efficiency, maintenance and minor repair of rolling stock, see 4821
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4511
Passenger rail transport
This class includes:
- passenger transport by inter-urban railways
- operation of sleeping cars or dining cars as an integrated operation of railway companies
This class excludes:
- operation of sleeping cars or dining cars when operated by separate units, see 5190, 5210
- passenger transport by urban and suburban transit systems, see 4521
- passenger terminal activities, see 4821
4512
Freight rail transport
This class includes:
- freight transport by inter-urban, suburban and urban railways
This class excludes:
- freight terminal activities, see 4821
- cargo handling, see 4824
- storage and warehousing, see 4810
- other auxiliary activities, see 4821, 4825
452
Other land transport
4521
Other scheduled passenger land transport
This class includes:
- urban, suburban or inter-urban transport of passengers on scheduled routes normally following a
fixed time schedule, entailing the picking up and setting down of passengers at normally fixed
stops. They may be carried out with motor bus, tramway, streetcar, trolley bus, underground and
elevated railways etc.
This class also includes:
- operation of school buses, town-to-airport or town-to-station lines, funicular railways, aerial
cableways etc.
This class excludes:
- passenger transport by inter-urban railways, see 4511
- operation of ski and cable lifts, see 8329
4522
Other non-scheduled passenger land transport
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This class includes:
- other non-scheduled passenger road transport:
• charters, excursions and other occasional coach services
• taxi operation
This class also includes:
- other rental of private cars with operator
- passenger transport by man- or animal-drawn vehicles
This class excludes:
- ambulance transport, see 7790
4523
Freight transport by road
This class includes:
- all freight transport operations by road:
• logging haulage
• stock haulage
• refrigerated haulage
• heavy haulage
• bulk haulage, including haulage in tanker trucks including milk collection at farms
• haulage of automobiles
• transport of waste and waste materials, without collection or disposal
This class also includes:
- furniture removal
- renting of trucks with driver
- freight transport by man or animal-drawn vehicles
This class excludes:
- log hauling within the forest, as part of logging operations, see 0240
- operation of terminal facilities for handling freight, see 4821
- crating and packing services for transport, see 4825
- post and courier activities, see 5010, 5020
- waste transport as integrated part of waste collection activities carried out by specialized units,
see 3721
453
Transport via pipeline
See class 4530.
4530
Transport via pipeline
This class includes:
- transport of gases, liquids, water, slurry and other commodities via pipelines
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This class also includes:
- operation of pump stations
This class excludes:
- distribution of natural or manufactured gas, water or steam, see 3420, 3430, 3500
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Water transport
This division includes the transport of passengers or freight over water, whether scheduled or not.
Also included are the operation of towing or pushing boats, excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats,
ferries, water taxis etc.
This division excludes restaurant and bar activities on board ships (see class 5210, 5230), except
when delivered as an integral part of transportation.
461
Sea and coastal water transport
This group includes:
- rental of ships and boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport
This group also includes:
- transport of passengers via great lakes, requiring similar types of vessels
4611
Sea and coastal passenger water transport
This class includes:
- transport of passengers or freight over seas and coastal waters, whether scheduled or not:
• operation of excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats
• operation of ferries, water taxis etc.
This class also includes:
- rental of pleasure boats with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g. for fishing cruises)
This class excludes:
- restaurant and bar activities on board ships, except when integral part of transportation, see
5210, 5230
- operation of gambling cruises, see 8200
4612
Sea and coastal freight water transport
This class includes:
- transport of freight over seas and coastal waters, whether scheduled or not
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transport by towing or pushing of barges, oil rigs etc.
This class excludes:
- cargo handling, see 4824
- storage of freight, see 4810
- harbour operation and other auxiliary activities such as docking, pilotage, lighterage, vessel
salvage, see 4822
462
Inland water transport
4621
Inland passenger water transport
This class includes:
- transport of passenger via rivers, canals, lakes and other inland waterways, including inside
harbours and ports
This class also includes:
- rental of pleasure boats with crew for inland water transport
4622
Inland freight water transport
This class includes:
- transport of freight via rivers, canals, lakes and other inland waterways, including inside
harbours and ports
This class excludes:
- providing deep sea transportation of cargo, see 4612
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Air transport
This division includes:
- transport of passengers or freight by air or via space
This division excludes:
- crop spraying, see 0141
- overhaul of aircraft or aircraft engines, see 3315
- aerial advertising (sky-writing), see 6810
- aerial photography, see 6910
471
Passenger air transport
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See class 4710.
4710
Passenger air transport
This class includes:
- transport of passengers by air over regular routes and on regular schedules
- charter flights for passengers
- scenic and sightseeing flights
This class also includes:
- renting of air-transport equipment with operator for the purpose of passenger transportation
- general aviation activities, such as:
• transport of passengers by aero clubs for instruction or pleasure
472
Freight air transport
See class 4720.
4720
Freight air transport
This class includes:
- transport freight by air over regular routes and on regular schedules
- non-scheduled transport of freight by air
- launching of satellites and space vehicles
- space transport of freight and passengers
This class also includes:
- renting of air-transport equipment with operator for the purpose of passenger transportation
-----------------------------------Comment: Should space transport be identified as a separate activity? At the 3-digit level or
lower?
48
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
This division includes support activities for transportation, such as warehousing, operating of
transport infrastructure (e.g. airports, harbours, tunnels, bridges, etc.), the activities of transport
agencies and cargo handling.
481
Warehousing and storage
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See class 4810.
4810
Warehousing and storage
This class includes:
- operation of storage and warehouse facilities for all kind of goods:
• operation of grain silos, general merchandise warehouses, refrigerated warehouses, storage
tanks etc.
This class also includes:
- storage of goods in foreign trade zones
This class excludes:
- parking facilities for motor vehicles, see 4821
- operation of self storage facilities, see 6210
- rental of vacant space, see 6210
482
Support activities for transportation
4821
Service activities incidental to land transportation
This class includes:
- activities related to land transport of passengers, animals or freight:
• operation of terminal facilities such as railway stations, bus stations, stations for the handling
of goods
• operation of railroad infrastructure
• operation of roads, bridges, tunnels, car parks or garages, bicycle parkings
- switching and shunting
- operation of railroad infrastructure
- towing and road side assistance
This class also includes:
- maintenance and minor repair of rolling stock
- liquefaction of gas for transportation purposes
This class excludes:
- cargo handling, see 4810
4822
Service activities incidental to water transportation
This class includes:
- activities related to water transport of passengers, animals or freight:
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•
•
•
•
operation of terminal facilities such as harbours and piers
operation of waterway locks etc.
navigation, pilotage and berthing activities
lighterage, salvage activities
lighthouse activities
This class excludes:
- cargo handling, see 4810
- operation of marinas, see 8329
4823
Service activities incidental to air transportation
This class includes:
- activities related to air transport of passengers, animals or freight:
• operation of terminal facilities such as airway terminals etc.
• airport and air-traffic-control activities
• ground service activities on airfields etc.
This class also includes:
- firefighting and fire-prevention services at airports
This class excludes:
- cargo handling, see 4810
- operation of flying schools, see 7649
4824
Cargo handling
This class includes:
- loading and unloading of goods or passengers' luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used
for transportation
- stevedoring
- loading and unloading of freight railway cars
This class excludes:
- operation of terminal facilities, see 4821
4825
Activities of transport agencies (except travel agencies)
This class includes:
- forwarding of freight
- arranging or organizing of transport operations by road, sea or air
- organization of group and individual consignments (including pickup and delivery of goods and
grouping of consignments)
- issue and procurement of transport documents and waybills
- activities of customs agents
- activities of sea-freight forwarders and air-cargo agents
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- brokerage for ship and aircraft space
- goods-handling operations, e.g. temporary crating for the sole purpose of protecting the goods
during transit, uncrating, sampling, weighing of goods
This class excludes:
- courier activities, see 5020
- activities related to the arrangement of freight insurance, see 6122
- activities of travel agencies, see 7211
- activities of tour operators, see 7212
- tourist assistance activities, see 7220
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Postal and courier activities
This division includes postal and courier activities, such as pickup, transport and delivery of letters
and parcels under various arrangements. Local delivery and messenger services are also included.
-----------------------------------Comment: Postal and courier activities have been separated in previous ISIC versions according
to the status of the unit carrying out these activities (national postal authority vs. others). Since
this distinction does not reflect the principles of an activity classification, another definition has
been used (see classes 5010 and 5020). Other frameworks, such as the BOP, make no distinction
between postal and courier activities.
Is the distinction made in this draft (using the universal service obligation) applicable in all
countries? Is the split between postal and courier activities necessary or should these activities be
combined? If you prefer a split, what criteria do you use in your country, i.e. what is the character
of the units you try to separate?
501
Postal activities
See class 5010.
5010
Postal activities
This class includes the activities of postal services operating under a universal service obligation.
The activities include use of the universal service infrastructure, including retail locations, sorting
and processing facilities, and carrier routes to pickup and deliver the mail. The delivery can
include letters, goods, documents, and other services necessary to support the universal service
obligation.
This class includes:
- pickup, transport and delivery (domestic or international) of letters and (mail-type) parcels and
packages by postal services operating under a universal service obligation. One or more modes
of transport may be involved and the activity may be carried out with either self-owned (private)
transport or via public transport.
- collection of mail and parcels from public letter-boxes or from post offices
- distribution and delivery of mail and parcels
- mail sorting
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- sale of postage stamps
This class excludes:
- postal giro and postal savings activities and other financial activities carried out in combination
with postal activities, see 5919
502
Courier activities
See class 5020.
5020
Courier activities
This class includes:
- pickup, transport and delivery (domestic or international) of letters and (mail-type) parcels and
packages by firms not operating under a universal service obligation. One or more modes of
transport may be involved and the activity may be carried out with either self-owned (private)
transport or via public transport.
- distribution and delivery of mail and parcels
- mail sorting
This class also includes:
- home delivery services
J
Accommodation and Food service activities
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Accommodation
This division includes the provision of short-stay lodging accommodation for visitors and other
travellers. Also included are the provision of longer term lodging for students, workers and similar
individuals. Some units may provide only lodging while others provide a combination of lodging,
meals and/or recreational facilities.
This division excludes activities related to the provision of long-term primary residences in
facilities such as apartments typically leased on a monthly or annual basis classified in Real Estate.
511
Hotels and similar accommodations
See class 5110.
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5110
Hotels and similar accommodations
This class includes the provision of lodging, typically on a daily or weekly basis, principally for
short stays by visitors. Units classified here provide furnished accommodation in guest rooms and
suites, sometimes with kitchenettes and they offer guests a range of additional services such as
food and beverage services, parking, laundry services, swimming pools and exercise rooms,
recreational facilities and conference and convention facilities.
This class includes accommodation provided by:
- hotels
- resort hotels
- suite / apartment hotels
- hotels with spas
- hotels with convention facilities
- casino hotels
- motels
- motor hotels
-----------------------------------Comment: Please provide common names use in your country for the units classified here. What
criteria would you use to distinguish between these, if additional detail were to be created?
512
Inns, pensions and similar establishments
See class 5120.
5120
Inns, pensions and similar establishments
This class includes the provision of lodging, typically on a daily or weekly basis principally for
short stays by visitors in small stand-alone units, generally run by the owner, who lives on the
premises.
This class includes accommodation provided by:
- inns
- guesthouses
- pensions
- bed and breakfast accommodation
This class also includes:
- youth hostels
513
Holiday accommodations
See class 5130.
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Holiday accommodations
This class includes the provision of lodging, typically on a daily or weekly basis, principally for
short stays by visitors, of self-contained space consisting of complete furnished rooms or areas for
living/dining and sleeping, with cooking facilities or fully equipped kitchens. This may take the
form of apartments or flats in small free-standing multi-storied buildings or clusters of buildings,
or single storied bungalows, chalets or housekeeping cottages and cabins. Very minimal
complementary services, if any, are provided.
This class includes:
- visitor flats and bungalows
- holiday homes
- housekeeping cottages and cabins
This class excludes:
- furnished apartments in high-rise buildings that also provide the full range of other services
similar to those provided by hotels, see 5110
- provision of homes and furnished or unfurnished flats or apartments for more permanent use,
typically on a monthly or annual basis, see 62
514
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks, recreational camps and campgrounds
See class 5140.
5140
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks, recreational camps and campgrounds
This class includes the provision of space and facilities for recreational vehicles, or in operating
trailer parks, campgrounds, recreational camps and fishing and hunting camps for short stay
visitors.
This class also includes:
- mountain shelters
519
Other accommodation
See class 5190.
5190
Other accommodation
This class includes the provision temporary or longer-term lodging in single or shared rooms or
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dormitories for students, migrant (seasonal) workers and other individuals.
This class includes:
- student residences
- school dormitories
- workers hostels
- rooming and boarding houses
- residential clubs, etc.
52
Food service activities
This division includes the sale of meals, sale of drinks, and sale of meals and drinks, generally for
consumption immediately on the premises. It also includes the sale of take-out meals; catering
activities and restaurant and bar activities connected to transportation, when carried out by
separate units.
These activities can also be combined with some form of entertainment.
521
Restaurants and other food service activities
See class 5210.
5210
Restaurants and other food service activities
This class includes the activity of providing food services to patrons, whether they are served
while seated or serve themselves from a display of items, whether they eat the prepared meals on
the premises, take them out or have them delivered. This includes the preparation and serving of
meals for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts.
Also included here are the preparation and serving of nonalcoholic beverages, with or without
food.
This class includes:
- restaurants
- cafeterias
- fast-food restaurants
- pizza delivery
- take-out eating places
- coffee shops
- fruit juice bars
- ice cream truck vendors
- mobile canteens
- mobile food carts
- mobile refreshment stands
- food preparation in market stalls
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522
Catering and Food Services contracting
See class 5220.
5220
Catering and Food Services contracting
This class includes the provision of food services based on contractual arrangements with the
customer, at institutional, governmental, commercial, industrial or residential premises or
location/s specified by the customer, for a specific event or for a specific period of time.
This class includes:
- caterers
- food service contractors for airlines
523
Beverage serving activities
See class 5230.
5230
Beverage serving activities
This class comprises the activity of preparing and serving mainly alcoholic beverages for
immediate consumption on the premises by units that may also provide limited food services.
This class includes:
- bars
- taverns
- nightclubs
- cocktail lounges
- beer parlours
This class excludes:
- discotheques, see 8329
K
Information and communication
-----------------------------------Comment: Note that the "Internet publishing and broadcasting" is not separately identified in the
draft, due to the small size of this activity. These activities are subsumed into each and every
relevant publishing and broadcasting class. For instance, under 5311 would be also the
publishing of books on the internet.
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Would you support this approach, or would you like to see "Internet publishing and broadcasting"
identified separately as a division?
53
Publishing activities
This division comprises the publishing of books, brochures, leaflets, dictionaries, encyclopaedias,
atlases, maps and charts; publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals; directory and mailing
list and other publishing; software publishing, that is production, supply and documentation of
ready-made (non-customized) software and publishing of multimedia products, such as CD-ROM
reference books, as well as publishing on the Internet. All the feasible forms of publishing (in
print, electronic, on the internet, audio) are included in this division.
This division excludes publishing of motion pictures, videotapes and movies on DVD or similar
media (division 54), production of master copies for records or audio material (division 54) and
the mass reproduction of media (division 18). However, printing in connection with publishing is
included here.
531
Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities
This group includes activities of publishing books, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals,
directories and mailing lists, and other works such as photos, engravings, postcards, timetables,
forms, posters and reproductions of works of art. These works are characterized by the intellectual
creativity required in their development and are usually protected by copyright. Units engaged in
these activities may also distribute or arrange for the distribution of these works.
5311
Book publishing
This class includes the activities of designing, editing, and marketing necessary for producing and
distributing books in print, electronic, on the internet or audio form.
Included are:
- publishing of books, brochures, leaflets and similar publications, including publishing of
dictionaries and encyclopedias
- publishing of atlases, maps and charts
- publishing of audio books
- publishing of encyclopedias etc. on CD-ROM
- telephone books and other directory books
- catalog and yearbook publishing
This class excludes:
- production of globes, see 3299
5312
Publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals
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This class includes the activities of publishing newspapers, including advertizing newspapers as
well as periodicals and other journals. Publishing of radio and television schedules is included
here.
5319
Other publishing
This class includes:
- publishing of:
• photos, engravings and postcards
• greeting cards
• forms
• posters, reproduction of works of art
• other printed matter
532
Software publishing
See class 5320.
5320
Software publishing
This class includes:
- production, supply and documentation of ready-made (non-customized) software:
• operating systems
• business and other applications
• computer games for all platforms
This class excludes:
- reproduction of software, see 1820
- retail sale of non-customized software, see 4451
- production of software not associated with publishing, see 5711
54
Motion Picture and sound recording activities
This division includes production of theatrical and non-theatrical motion pictures whether on film,
video tape or disc for direct projection in theatres or for broadcasting on television; supporting
activities such as film editing, cutting, dubbing etc.; distribution of motion pictures and other film
productions to other industries; as well as motion picture or other film productions projection.
Buying and selling of motion picture or other film productions distribution rights is also included.
This division also includes the sound recording activities, i.e. production of original sound master
recordings, releasing, promoting and distributing them, publishing of music as well as sound
recording service activities in a studio or elsewhere.
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541
Motion picture activities
This group includes production of theatrical and non-theatrical motion pictures whether on film,
video tape, DVD or other media for direct projection in theatres or for broadcasting on television;
supporting activities such as film editing, cutting, dubbing etc.; distribution of motion pictures or
other film productions (video tapes, DVD-s, etc) to other industries; as well as their projection.
Buying and selling of motion picture or any other other film production distribution rights is also
included.
5411
Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
This class includes production of motion pictures, videos, television programmes, or television
commercials. Included are also postproduction service activities and other services to the motion
picture and video production.
These include among others activities such as editing, film/tape transfers, titling, subtitling,
credits, closed captioning, computer-produced graphics, animation and special effects, developing
and processing motion picture film, activities of motion picture film laboratories, activities of
special laboratories for animated films, services of stock footage film libraries etc.
Production of television programmes and commercials not done in broadcasting facilities, is
included here.
This class excludes:
- film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as
audio and video tape, CD or DVD reproduction from master copies, see 1820
- radio and television broadcasting, see 551
- retail trade of video tapes, CD-s, DVD-s, see 4454
- wholesale of blank video tapes, CD-s, see 4362
- wholesale of recorded video tapes, CD-s, DVD-s, see 4349
- renting of video tapes, DVD-s to the general public, see 6331
- film processing other than for the motion picture industry, see 6910
- activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 6990
- activities of own account actors, cartoonists, directors, stage designers and technical specialists,
see 8010
- sound recording and recording of books on tape, see 5421
- real-time (i.e., simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances of meetings,
conferences, see 7519
5412
Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
This class comprises the activities of acquiring distribution rights and distributing film, video
tapes, DVD-s and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations,
and exhibitors.
This class excludes:
- film duplicating as well as audio and video tape, CD or DVD reproduction from master copies,
see 1820
- radio and television broadcasting, see 551
- retail trade of video tapes, CD-s, DVD-s, see 4454
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- wholesale of blank video tapes, CD-s, see 4362
- wholesale of recorded video tapes, CD-s, DVD-s, see 4349
- renting of video tapes, DVD-s to the general public, see 6331
5413
Motion picture projection activities
This class includes the activities of motion picture or video tape projection in cinemas, in the open
air or in other projection facilities.
This class also includes the activities of cine-clubs.
542
Sound recording activities
This group includes the activities of:
- production of original (sound) master recordings, such as tapes, CDs;
- releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the
public; ( These activities might be integrated or not with the production of master recordings in
the same unit. If not, the unit exercising these activities has to obtain the reproduction and
distribution rights to master recordings.)
- publishing of music, i.e. activities of acquiring and registering copyrights for musical
compositions, promoting, authorizing and using these compositions in recordings, radio,
television, motion pictures, live performances, print and other media. Units engaged in these
activities may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of the
copyright owners. Publishing of music and sheet books is included here.
This group includes also sound recording service activities in a studio or elsewhere.
5421
Sound recording production and distribution activities
This class includes the activities of production of original (sound) master recordings, such as
tapes, CD-s; releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers or
directly to the public. These activities might be integrated or not with the production of master
recordings in the same unit. If not, the unit exercising these activities has to obtain the
reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings.
This class includes also sound recording service activities in a studio or elsewhere.
Production of taped radio programming ( i.e. non-live) is included here.
5422
Music publishing activities
This class includes the activities of music publishing, i.e. activities of acquiring and registering
copyrights for musical compositions, promoting, authorizing and using these compositions in
recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print and other media. Units
engaged in these activities may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights
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on behalf of the copyright owners. Publishing of music and sheet books is included here.
55
Broadcasting
This division includes the activities of creating content or acquiring the right to distribute content
and subsequently broadcasting that content, such as radio and television programs of
entertainment, news, talk, and the like. The broadcasting can be performed using different
technologies, over-the-air, via satellite, via a cable network or via internet. This division also
includes the broadcasting of programs that are typically narrowcast in nature (limited format, such
as news, sports, education, and youth-oriented programming) on a subscription or fee basis, to a
third party, for subsequent broadcasting to the public.
The distribution of cable and other subscription programming is excluded; see 5630.
551
Radio and Television broadcasting
This group includes the activities of broadcasting radio and television programmes over-the-air,
via satellite delivery or via internet. The units classified here, may engage also in producing or
purchasing their programmes for subsequent broadcasting.
5511
Radio broadcasting
This class includes the activities of broadcasting audio signals, through radio broadcasting studios
and facilities for the transmission of aural programming by radio to the public, to affiliates or to
subscribers. Included are also the activities of radio networks, i.e. assembling and transmitting
aural programming to the affiliates or subscribers via over-the-air broadcasts, cable or satellite.
The radio broadcasting activities over the internet (internet radio stations) are included here.
This class excludes:
- the production of taped radio programming, see class 5421
5512
Television broadcasting
This class includes the activities of broadcasting images together with sound, through television
broadcasting studios and facilities for the programming and transmission of programmes to the
public as well as through the internet. Included are also the activities of transmitting visual
programming to affiliated broadcast television stations, which in turn broadcast the programs to
the public on a predetermined schedule.
This class excludes:
- the production of television programmes and commercials not associated with broadcasting, see
class 5411
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552
Cable and other subscription programming
See class 5520.
5520
Cable and other subscription programming
This class includes the activities of broadcasting, of radio and television programmes on a
subscription or fee basis, to a third party, such as cable systems or direct-to-home satellite
systems, for transmission to viewers. The programming material may originate in the same facility
as broadcasting or may be acquired from external sources. The broadcast programming is typically
narrowcast in nature (e.g., limited format, such as news, sports, education or youth-oriented).
This class excludes:
- the distribution (furnishing) of cable and other subscription programming, see class 5630
-----------------------------------Comment: Is there support for keeping this class or should it be put together with Television
Broadcasting (5512)?
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Telecommunications
This division includes the activities of providing telecommunications and related service activities,
that is transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out
these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The
commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being
involved in its creation.
561
Wired telecommunications activities
See class 5610.
5610
Wired telecommunications activities
This class includes the activities of operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the
transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wired telecommunications networks. The
transmission facilities that carry out these activities, may be based on a single technology or a
combination of technologies.
More specifically these activities can be described as: 1) operating and maintaining switching and
transmission facilities to provide point-to-point communications via landlines, microwave, or a
combination of landlines and satellite linkups or 2) furnishing telegraph and other non-vocal
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communications using their own facilities.
Purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of networks and reselling
wired telecommunications services to business and households is included here.
562
Wireless telecommunications activities
This group includes the activities of operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the
transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wireless telecommunications networks.
The transmission facilities that carry out these activities, may be based on a single technology or a
combination of technologies.
Reselling wireless telecommunications services is included here.
5621
Wireless telecommunications activities (except satellite)
This class includes the activities of operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the
transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wireless telecommunications networks.
These facilities provide omni-directional transmission via airwaves and they may be based on a
single technology or a combination of technologies. Activities of maintaining and operating
paging as well as cellular and other wireless telecommunications networks are included here.
Purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of networks and reselling
wireless telecommunications services (except satellite) to business and households is included
here.
5622
Satellite telecommunications activities
This class includes the provision of point-to-point telecommunications services to other units in
the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications
signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.
This class excludes:
- providing direct-to-home satellite television systems to individual household or consumers, see
class 5630
563
Cable and other subscription programming distribution
See class 5630.
5630
Cable and other subscription programming distribution
This class includes the activities of third party distributors for broadcast programming, that is
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delivering visual, aural or textual programming received from cable networks, local television
stations, or radio networks to consumers via cable or direct-to-home satellite systems on a
subscription or fee basis. The units classified here do not generally originate programming
material.
564
Other telecommunications activities
See class 5640.
5640
Other telecommunications activities
This class includes:
- providing specialized telecommunications applications, such as satellite tracking,
communications telemetry, and radar station operations;
- providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities operationally connected with one or
more terrestrial communications systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to or
receiving telecommunications from satellite systems.
57
Information technology, internet service providers and web search portals and other
information service activities
This division includes the following activities of providing expertise in the field of information
technologies: writing, modifying, testing and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular
customer; planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software
and communication technologies; on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems
and/or data processing facilities; providing infrastructure for hosting or data processing services;
and other professional and technical computer-related activities.
This division includes as well the activities of internet service providers, web search portals,
libraries and archives and other information service activities n.e.c.
571
Information technology service activities
This group includes the following activities of providing expertise in the field of information
technologies: writing, modifying, testing and supporting software; planning and designing
computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies;
on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities;
and other professional and technical computer-related activities.
5711
Computer programming activities
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This class includes the activities of writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software.
This class excludes:
- planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and
communication technologies, even though providing software might be an integral part, see class
5712.
- publishing packaged software, see class 5320.
5712
Hardware and software consultancy activities
This class includes the activities of planning and designing computer systems that integrate
computer hardware, software and communication technologies.
The units classified in this class, may provide the hardware and software components of the
system as part of their integrated services, or these components may be provided by third parties
or vendors. The units classified in this class often install the system and train and support the users
of the system.
5713
Computer facilities management activities
This class includes the activities of providing on-site management and operation of clients'
computer systems and/or data processing facilities, as well as related support services.
5714
Other computer related activities n.e.c.
This class includes other information technology and computer related activities not elsewhere
classified. Included are computer disaster recovery services or software installation services.
572
Internet service providers, web search portals and data processing hosting and related
activities
This group includes the activities of providing access to the internet and of the search facilities for
the internet, as well as the activities of providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing
services and related activities.
5721
Internet service providers
This class includes the activities of providing access to the Internet. Units classified here - known
as Internet service providers - may provide local, regional or national coverage for clients or
provide backbone services (except telecommunications carriers) for other Internet service
providers. Internet service providers have the equipment and telecommunication network access
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required for a point of presence on the Internet.
5722
Web search portals
This class includes the operation of web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain
extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format.
5723
Data processing, hosting and related activities
This class includes the activities of providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing services
and related activities. Included are specialized hosting activities such as Web hosting, streaming
services or application hosting, application service provisioning, general time-share mainframe
facilities to clients. Data processing activities include complete processing and specialized reports
from data supplied by clients or providing automated data processing and data entry services.
573
Other information service activities
This group includes the activities of news agencies, libraries and archives and all other remaining
information service activities.
5731
News agency activities
This class includes:
- news syndicate and news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and features to the media
This class excludes:
- activities of independent journalists and photojournalists, see 8010
5732
Library and archives activities
This class includes:
- documentation and information activities of libraries of all kinds, reading, listening and viewing
rooms, public archives providing service to the general public or to a special clientele, such as
students, scientists, staff, members as well as operation of government archives:
• organization of a collection, whether specialized or not
• cataloguing collections
• lending and storage of books, maps, periodicals, films, records, tapes, works of art etc.
• retrieval activities in order to comply with information requests etc.
- stock photo libraries and services
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5739
Other information services n.e.c.
This class includes other information service activities not elsewhere classified such as:
- telephone based information services
- information search services on a contract or fee basis
- news clipping services, press clipping services, etc.
L
Financial and insurance activities
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Financial intermediation, except insurance and pension funding
This division includes the activities of obtaining and redistributing funds other than for the
purpose of insurance or pension funding or compulsory social security.
Note: National institutional arrangements are likely to play a significant role in determining the
classification within this division.
Credit-card activities are classified according to type of operator.
591
Monetary intermediation
This group includes:
- the obtaining of funds in the form of transferable deposits, i.e. funds that are fixed in money
terms, and obtained on a day-to-day basis and, apart from central banking, obtained from nonfinancial sources.
5911
Central banking
This class includes:
- taking deposits that are used for clearance between financial institutions
- supervising banking operations
- holding the country's exchange reserves
- issuing and managing the country's currency:
• monitoring and control of the money supply
- acting as banker to the government
The activities of central banks will vary for institutional reasons.
-----------------------------------Comment: Suggestion has been made to merge Class 5911 - Central Banking with Class 5919,
Other Monetary Intermediation? Would this be an improvement to Group 591?
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5919
Other monetary intermediation
This class includes the extending of credit or lending funds raised by credit market borrowing:
- monetary intermediation of monetary institutions other than central banks, such as:
• banks
• savings banks
• discount houses
• credit unions
This class also includes:
- postal giro and postal savings bank activities
- specialized institutions granting credit for house purchase that also take deposits
This class excludes:
- non-depository institutions granting credit for house purchase, see 5992
599
Other financial intermediation
This group includes financial intermediation other than that conducted by monetary institutions
This group excludes:
- insurance and pension funding, see division 60
5991
Financial leasing
This class includes:
- leasing where the term approximately covers the expected life of the asset and the lessee
acquires substantially all the benefits of its use and takes all the risks associated with its
ownership. The asset may or may not eventually be transferred. Such leases cover all or
virtually all costs including interest.
This generally includes the lending of money for the purpose of providing collateralized goods
through a contractual installment sales agreement, either directly from or through arrangements
with dealers.
This class excludes:
- operational leasing, see division 63, according to type of goods leased
-----------------------------------Comment: Does the current distinction between financial and operating leases accord with
reality? Are financial and operating leases always separately identifiable? How do countries
handle long-term leases?
5992
Other credit granting
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This class includes financial intermediation primarily concerned with making loans by institutions
not involved in monetary intermediation (such as venture capital companies, industrial banks,
investment clubs). They provide the following types of services:
- granting of consumer credit
- international trade financing
- provision of long-term finance to industry by industrial banks
- money lending outside the banking system
- credit granting for house purchase by specialized non-depository institutions
- secondary market financing
- pawnshops and pawnbrokers
- credit card issuing
This class excludes:
- credit granting for house purchase by specialized institutions that also take deposits, see 5919
- operational leasing, see division 63, according to type of goods leased
5999
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
This class includes:
- other financial intermediation primarily concerned with distributing funds other than by making
loans:
• investment in securities, e.g. shares, bonds, bills, unit trusts, etc.
• dealing for own account by securities dealers
• investment in property where this is carried out primarily for other financial intermediaries
(e.g. property unit trusts)
• writing of swaps, options and other hedging arrangements
• activities of viatical settlement companies
This class excludes:
- financial leasing, see 5991
- security dealing on behalf of others, see 6112
- trade, leasing and renting of property, see division 62
- operational leasing, see division 63
- activities of financial holding companies 6511
- management of financial holding companies, see 6530
- management of non-financial holding companies, see 6530
- grant-making foundations, see 8499
-----------------------------------Comment: Concerning Grant-making foundations - is there a need to distinguish between:
units that invest funds as their primary activity, then engage in the distribution of grants
units that continually solicit donations and distribute them as grants.
Currently all grant-making foundations are placed in 8499 - Activities of other membership
organizations, n.e.c.
60
Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
This includes underwriting annuities and insurance policies and investing premiums to build up a
portfolio of financial assets to be used against future claims. Provision of direct insurance and
reinsurance are included.
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601
Insurance
This group includes life insurance and life reinsurance with or without a substantial savings
element and other non-life insurance. It also includes legal entities (i.e., funds, plans, and/or
programs) organized to provide retirement income benefits exclusively for the sponsor's
employees or members.
6011
Life insurance
This class includes:
- underwriting annuities and life insurance policies, disability income insurance policies, and
accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies (with or without a substantial savings
element).
6012
Non-life insurance
This class includes:
- insurance and reinsurance of non-life insurance business:
• accident and fire insurance
• health insurance
• property insurance
• motor, marine, aviation and transport insurance
• pecuniary loss and liability insurance
-----------------------------------Comment: Is there a need for additional detail in this area? For example, should health
insurance be placed in a separate class?
602
Reinsurance
See class 6020.
6020
Reinsurance
This includes assuming all or part of the risk associated with existing insurance policies originally
underwritten by other insurance carriers.
603
Pension funding
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See class 6030.
6030
Pension funding
This class includes legal entities (i.e. funds, plans and/or programmes) organized to provide
retirement income benefits exclusively for the sponsor's employees or members:
- employee benefit plans
- pension funds and plans
- retirement plans
This class excludes:
- compulsory social security schemes, see 8730
- pension fund management, see 6129
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Other financial activities
This division includes the provision of services involved in or closely related to financial
intermediation, but not themselves involving financial intermediation. The primary breakdown of
this division is according to the type of financial transaction or funding served.
611
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation, except insurance and pension funding
This group comprises the furnishing of physical or electronic marketplaces for the purpose of
facilitating the buying and selling of stocks, stock options, bonds or commodity contracts
6111
Administration of financial markets
This class includes the operation and supervision of financial markets other than by public
authorities, such as:
-
6112
commodity contracts exchanges
futures commodity contracts exchanges
securities exchanges
stock exchanges
stock or commodity options exchanges
Security dealing activities
This class includes:
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- dealing in financial markets on behalf of others (e.g. stock broking) and related activities
- Securities brokerage
- Commodity Contracts Brokerage
This class excludes:
- dealing in markets on own account, see 5999
6119
Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.
This class includes activities auxiliary to financial intermediation n.e.c.:
- advisory services on short term portfolio management that are normally offered by financial
intermediaries
- activities of mortgage advisers and brokers
- activities of bureaux de change etc.
It also includes the holding and management of trust and other property for the benefit of
beneficiaries:
- trust, fiduciary, and custody services
This class excludes:
- activities of insurance agents, see 6122
- activities closely related to insurance and pension funding, see 612
612
Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
This group includes acting as agents (i.e. brokers) in selling annuities and insurance policies or
provide other employee benefits and insurance and pension related services such as claims
adjustment and third party administration.
6121
Risk and damage evaluation
This includes the provision of administration services of insurance, such as investigating,
appraising and settling insurance claims. This includes:
- appraising insurance claims
• claims adjustors
• risk assessors
• risk and damage evaluators
• average and loss adjustors
- investigation in connection with insurance
- settling insurance claims
This class excludes:
- actuarial consulting services, see 6530
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6122
Activities of insurance agents
This includes acting as agents (i.e. brokers) in selling of annuities and insurance policies.
6129
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
This class includes:
- activities involved in or closely related to insurance and pension funding (except financial
intermediation, claims adjusting and activities of insurance agents):
• salvage administration
- management of pension funds
This class excludes:
- marine salvage activities, see 4822
- executive search consulting, see 7110
- actuarial consulting services, see 6530
M
Real Estate, rental and leasing activities
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Real estate activities
This division comprises acting as lessors, agents and/or brokers in one or more of the following:
selling or buying real estate, renting real estate, providing other real estate services such as
appraising real estate or acting as real estate escrow agents. Activities in this division may be
carried out on own or leased property and may be done on a fee or contract basis. Also included is
the building of structures, combined with maintaining ownership or leasing of such structures.
This division includes real estate property managers.
621
Real estate activities with own or leased property
See class 6210.
6210
Real estate activities with own or leased property
This class includes:
- buying, selling, renting and operating of self-owned or leased real estate:
• apartment buildings and dwellings
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non-residential buildings, including exhibition halls
land
- providing of homes and furnished or unfurnished flats or apartments for more permanent use,
typically on a monthly or annual basis:
•
•
This class also includes
- subdividing real estate into lots
- development and sale of land
- operation of residential mobile home sites
This class excludes:
- operation of hotels, rooming houses, camps, trailer camps and other non-residential or short-stay
lodging places, see 5110
- furnished apartments in high-rise buildings that also provide the full range of other services
similar to those provided by hotels, see 5110
-----------------------------------Comment: For investors holding real estate as trading stock, should they be classified here?
622
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
See class 6220.
6220
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
This class includes the provision of real estate activities on a fee or contract basis including real
estate related services:
- activities of real estate agents and brokers
- intermediation in buying, selling and renting of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- appraisal services for real estate
- real estate escrow agents
This class excludes:
- facilities support services, see 7410
- management of facilities, such as military bases, prisons, and other facilities (except computer
facilities management), see 7410
-----------------------------------Comment: Do we wish to split appraisers into:
a. Real estate appraisal services - placed in Real Estate; and
b. Appraisal services except real estate (e.g. for antiques, jewellery, etc) - placed with
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services?
Or should all appraisal services be put in one place, that is, with Professional, Scientific and
Technical Services?
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Rental and leasing
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This division includes the provision of a wide array of tangible goods, such as automobiles,
computers, consumer goods, and industrial machinery and equipment, to customers in return for a
periodic rental or lease payment.
This division includes the rental and leasing of tangible and non-financial intangible assets. It is
subdivided into:
(1) those that are primarily engaged in renting of transport equipment and (2) those that are
primarily engaged in leasing of other machinery and equipment of the kind often used for business
operations (3) those that are primarily engaged in the renting of recreational and sports equipment
and personal and household equipment and (4) those that are primarily engaged in the leasing of
nonfinancial intangible assets.
The provision of operating leases is included in this division. Assigning the rights to assets, such
as patents, trademarks, brand names, and/or franchise agreements for which a royalty payment or
licensing fee is paid to the asset holder is also included in this division.
Sales financing or sales financing in combination with leasing is excluded from this division, see
division 59.
-----------------------------------Comment: 1. Should a separate class be introduced in this division for General Rental Centres
that do rental of a wide range of consumer, industrial and commercial equipment, e.g. home
repair equipment, audio-visual equipment, construction equipment, party supplies and equipment?
2. Should a separate class be introduced for Leasing of Farm Animals, e.g. bloodstock leasing,
stud services, etc. or should these be left in Agriculture?
631
Renting of transport equipment
This group comprises the renting of transport equipment e.g. passenger cars and trucks without
drivers, and utility trailers. Operation is generally from a retail-like facility. In some instances only
short-term rental is offered, in others only longer term leases are, and in yet others both types of
services are provided.
-----------------------------------Comment: 1. This group has been divided into classes for:
a. Rental of motor vehicles
b. Rental of other transport equipment.
Is this breakdown useful at the class level?
6311
Renting of motor vehicles
This class includes:
- renting and operational leasing of the following types of vehicles:
• passenger cars (without drivers)
• trucks, utility trailers and recreational vehicles
This class excludes:
- renting or leasing of vehicles or trucks with driver, see 4522, 4523
- financial leasing, see 5991
- renting of accommodation or office containers, see 6329
- renting of leisure and pleasure equipment as an integral part of recreational facilities, see 8329
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Comment: Should multi-year rentals count as operational leases?
6319
Renting of other transport equipment
This class includes:
- renting and operational leasing of land-transport equipment (other than motor vehicles) without
drivers:
• motorcycles, caravans and campers etc.
• railroad vehicles
- renting and operational leasing of water-transport equipment without operator:
• commercial boats and ships
- renting and operational leasing of air transport equipment without operator:
• airplanes
• hot-air balloons
This class also includes:
- renting of containers
- renting of pallets
This class excludes:
- renting of water-transport equipment with operator, see groups 461, 462
- renting of air-transport equipment with operator, see groups 471, 472
- financial leasing, see 5991
- renting of pleasure boats, see 6331
- renting of bicycles, see 6331
632
Renting of other machinery and equipment
This group includes renting of commercial-type (e.g. dispensing, weighing machinery and
equipment) and industrial-type (e.g. rolling mill equipment, industrial waste compactors)
machinery and equipment. Generally capital or investment-type equipment that clients use in their
business operations is provided. Units typically cater to a business clientele and do not generally
operate a retail-like or store-front facility.
6321
Renting of agricultural machinery and equipment
This class includes:
- renting and operational leasing of agricultural and forestry machinery and equipment without
operator:
• renting of products produced by class 2821, such as agricultural tractors etc.
This class excludes:
- renting of agricultural and forestry machinery or equipment with operator, see 0161
- financial leasing, see 5991
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6322
Renting of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
This class includes:
- renting and operational leasing of construction and civil-engineering machinery and equipment
without operator:
• crane lorries
• scaffolds and work platforms, without erection and dismantling
This class excludes:
- renting of construction and civil engineering machinery or equipment with operator, see 4150
- financial leasing, see 5991
6323
Renting of office machinery and equipment (including computers)
This class includes:
- renting and operational leasing of office machinery and equipment without operator:
• computers and computer peripheral equipment
• duplicating machines, typewriters and word-processing machines
• accounting machinery and equipment: cash registers, electronic calculators etc.
This class excludes:
- financial leasing, see 5991
-----------------------------------Comment: Should we create separate classes for rental of computers and rental of computer
peripherals?
6329
Renting of other machinery and equipment n.e.c.
This class includes:
- renting and operational leasing, without operator, of other machinery and equipment that are
generally used as capital goods by industries:
• engines and turbines
• machine tools
• mining and oilfield equipment
• professional radio, television and communication equipment
• motion picture production equipment
• measuring and controlling equipment
• other scientific, commercial and industrial machinery
This class also includes:
- renting of accommodation or office containers
This class excludes:
- financial leasing, see 5991
- renting of agricultural machinery and equipment, see 6321
- renting of construction and civil-engineering machinery and equipment, see 6322
- renting of office machinery and equipment, including computers, see 6323
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Comment: Should the rental for items included in this category follow the breakdown with regard
to manufacturing, repair and maintenance, i.e.:
computer and computer peripheral
communications equipment
office machinery and equipment
Are these large enough to sustain separate categories? In practice, are they usually combined?
633
Renting of recreational and sports equipment and other personal and household goods, n.e.c.
This group comprises the renting of personal and household-type goods as well as renting of
recreational and sports equipment. Activities generally include short-term rental of goods although
in some instances, the goods may be leased for longer periods of time. Operation is often from a
retail-like or store-front facility.
6331
Rental of recreational and sports equipment
This class includes rental of recreational and sports equipment:
- pleasure boats, canoes, sailboats,
- bicycles
- beach chairs and umbrellas
- other sports equipment
- skis
This class excludes:
- rental of other personal and household goods n.e.c, see 6339
6339
Renting of other personal and household goods n.e.c.
This class includes:
- the renting of all kinds of household or personal goods, to households or industries (except
recreational and sports equipment):
• textiles, wearing apparel and footwear
• furniture, pottery and glass, kitchen and tableware, electrical appliances and house wares
• jewellery, musical instruments, scenery and costumes
• books, journals and magazines
• videotapes, records, CDs, DVDs etc.
• machinery and equipment used by amateurs or as a hobby e.g. tools for home repairs,
• flowers and plants
This class excludes:
- renting of passenger cars, small vans, motorcycles, caravans and trailers without operator, see
6311
- renting of leisure and pleasure equipment, see 6331
- provision of linen, work uniforms and related items by laundries, see 8601
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634
Leasing of nonfinancial intangible assets
See class 6340.
6340
Leasing of nonfinancial intangible assets
This class comprises the assigning of rights to assets for which a royalty payment or licensing fee
is paid to the asset holder. Granting of permission for assets already owned, to be used by others
or reproduced for a fee. The current owners may or may not have created those assets.
This class includes:
- leasing of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works)
- holding of patents, issuing of franchises and holding of similar intangible assets while receiving
royalties or licensing fee for:
• patented entities
• trademarks or service marks
• brand names
• mineral exploration
• franchise agreements
• intangible non-financial assets
This class excludes:
- leasing of real property, see 621
- leasing of tangible assets see 631, 632
- acquisition of rights and publishing, see divisions 53 and 54
N
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
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Legal and accounting activities
This division comprises legal representation of one party's interest against another party, whether
or not before courts or other judicial bodies by, or under supervision of, persons who are members
of the bar, such as advice and representation in civil cases, advice and representation in criminal
actions, advice and representation in connection with labour disputes. It also includes preparation
of legal documents such as articles of incorporation, partnership agreements or similar documents
in connection with company formation, patents and copyrights, preparation of deeds, wills, trusts,
etc. as well as other activities of notaries public, civil law notaries, bailiffs, arbitrators, examiners
and referees. It also includes accounting and bookkeeping services such as auditing of accounting
records, designing accounting systems, preparing financial statements and bookkeeping.
-----------------------------------Comment: Currently, two separate groups have been created for:
a. Legal activities and
b. Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Should these be combined into one group and disaggregated only at the class level or is the
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current proposal acceptable?
641
Legal activities
See class 6410.
6410
Legal activities
This class includes:
- legal representation of one party's interest against another party, whether or not before courts or
other judicial bodies by, or under supervision of, persons who are members of the bar:
• advice and representation in civil cases
• advice and representation in criminal actions
• advice and representation in connection with labour disputes
- general counselling and advising, preparation of legal documents:
• articles of incorporation, partnership agreements or similar documents in connection with
company formation
• patents and copyrights
• preparation of deeds, wills, trusts etc.
- other activities of notaries public, civil law notaries, bailiffs, arbitrators, examiners and referees
This class excludes:
- law court activities, see 8723
642
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
See class 6420.
6420
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
This class includes:
- recording of commercial transactions from businesses or others
- preparation of financial accounts, examination of such accounts and certification of their
accuracy
- preparation of personal and business income tax returns
- advisory activities and representation (other than legal representation) on behalf of clients before
tax authorities
This class excludes:
- data-processing and tabulation activities, see 5723
- management consultancy such as design of accounting systems, cost accounting programmes,
budgetary control procedures, see 6530
- bill collection, see 7531
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Activities of holding companies; management and management consultancy activities
This division comprises the activities of corporations whose principal purpose is owning and
directing the group. It also comprises the providing of advice and assistance to businesses and
other organizations on management issues, such as strategic and organizational planning; financial
planning and budgeting; marketing objectives and policies; human resource policies, practices,
and planning; production scheduling; and control planning. Additionally, it includes the
overseeing and managing of other units of the company or enterprise.
651
Activities of holding companies
This group comprises the activities of corporations whose principal activities are owning and
directing the group. It includes administering, overseeing and managing other units within a
company or enterprise and as part of normal activities, undertaking the strategic or organizational
planning and decision making role of such companies or enterprises. Those administering,
overseeing and managing may or may not hold the securities of the company or enterprise.
6511
Activities of financial holding companies
This class comprises the activities of corporations whose principal activities are owning and
directing the group. In this class, the preponderant type of activity of the group of corporations as
a whole is financial. The holding companies do not administer, oversee, and manage other units of
the company or enterprise whose securities they hold. The activities undertaken in this class are
financial asset investment activities.
This class excludes:
- management of head offices, see 6520
-----------------------------------Comment: 1. This is an area that is under consideration in the revision of the System of National
Accounts (SNA) 1993. Still to be decided is whether there will be a split into bank holding
companies versus other holding companies.
2. Are the activities of financial holding companies better placed here, or in Division 59 Financial intermediation, except insurance and pension funding?
6512
Activities of non-financial holding companies
This class comprises legal entities, known as holding companies (except bank holding) primarily
engaged in holding the securities of (or other equity interests in) non-financial institutions for the
purpose of owning a controlling interest or influencing the management decisions of these firms.
The holding companies in this class do not administer, oversee, and manage other units of the
company or enterprise whose securities they hold. The activities undertaken in this class are
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financial asset investment activities.
This class excludes:
- management of head offices, see 6520
-----------------------------------Comment: 1. This is an area that is under consideration in the revision of the System of National
Accounts (SNA) 1993. Still to be decided is whether there will be a split into bank holding
companies versus other holding companies.
652
Activities of head offices
See class 6520.
6520
Activities of head offices
This class comprises the overseeing, and managing of other units of the company or enterprise;
undertaking the strategic or organizational planning and decision making role of the company or
enterprise. Units in this class may hold the securities of the company or enterprise and exercise
operational control.
This class includes:
- Head offices
- Centralized administrative offices
- Corporate offices
- District and regional offices
- Subsidiary management offices
653
Management and management consultancy activities
See class 6530.
6530
Management and management consultancy activities
This class includes the provision of advice, guidance and operational assistance to businesses and
other organizations on management issues, such as strategic and organizational planning; decision
areas that are financial in nature; marketing objectives and policies; human resource policies,
practices and planning; production scheduling and control planning.
This provision of business services may include advice, guidance or operational assistance to
businesses and the public service regarding:
• public relations and communication
• design of accounting methods or procedures, cost accounting programmes, budgetary control
procedures
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•
•
•
advice and help to businesses and public services in planning, organization, efficiency and
control, management information etc.
management consultancy such as by agronomists and agricultural economists to farms etc.
fish stock management
actuarial consulting
This class excludes:
- design of computer software for accounting systems, see 5711
- legal advice and representation, see 6410
- accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities, tax consulting, see 6420
- market research and public opinion polling, see 6820
- architectural, engineering and other technical advisory activities, see 6610
- advertising activities, see 6810
- executive placement or search consulting services, see 7110
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Architecture and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
This division comprises the provision of Architectural Services, Engineering Services, Drafting
Services, Building Inspection Services and Surveying and Mapping Services. It also includes the
performance of physical, chemical, and other analytical testing services.
661
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
See class 6610.
6610
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This class comprises the provision of architectural services, engineering services, drafting
services, building inspection services and surveying and mapping services and the like. It includes:
- architectural consulting activities:
• building design and drafting
• supervision of construction
• town and city planning and landscape architecture
- machinery and industrial plant design
- engineering, project management and technical activities:
• projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering
• projects elaboration and realization relative to electrical and electronic engineering, mining
engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering, safety
engineering
- elaboration of projects using air conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary and pollution control
engineering, acoustical engineering etc.
- geologic and prospecting activities:
• oil and gas field exploration, geophysical, geologic and seismic surveying
• exploration of mineral deposits and of groundwater
- weather forecasting activities
- geodetic surveying activities:
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•
•
•
land and boundary surveying activities
hydrologic surveying activities
subsurface surveying activities
cartographic and spatial information activities
This class also includes:
- activities of scientific and technical consultants other than engineers
This class excludes:
- test drilling in connection with petroleum or gas extraction, see 0910
- test drilling and test hole boring not in connection with petroleum and gas extraction, see 0990
- activities of computer consultants, see 5711, 5712, 5714
- research and development activities, see 6711, 6719
- technical testing, see 6620
- aerial photography, see 6910
- interior decorating, see 6990
662
Technical testing and analysis
See class 6620.
6620
Technical testing and analysis
This class includes the performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types
of materials and products, including:
• acoustics and vibration testing
• testing of composition and purity of minerals etc.
• testing activities in the field of food hygiene, including veterinary testing and control in
relation to food production
• testing of physical characteristics and performance of materials, such as strength, thickness,
durability, radioactivity etc.
• qualification and reliability testing
• performance testing of complete machinery: motors, automobiles, electronic equipment etc.
• radiographic testing of welds and joints
• failure analysis
• testing and measuring of environmental indicators: air and water pollution etc.
- certification of products, including consumer goods, motor vehicles, aircraft, pressurized
containers, nuclear plants etc.
- periodic road-safety testing of motor vehicles
- testing with use of models or mock-ups (e.g. of aircraft, ships, dams etc.)
- operation of police laboratories
This class excludes:
- diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis of medical and dental specimens in hospitals, see 7710
- diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis, other than in hospitals, by general practitioners,
medical specialists and surgeons, see 7720
- diagnostic imaging, testing and analysis other than in hospitals and not by general practitioners,
medical specialists or surgeons, see 7790
- testing of animal specimens, see 7000
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Scientific research and development
This division comprises the activities of three types of research and development: 1) basic
research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the
underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use
in view, 2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge,
directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective and 3) experimental development:
systematic work, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical
experience, directed to producing new materials, products and devices, to installing new processes,
systems and services, and to improving substantially those already produced or installed.
Research and experimental development activities in this division are subdivided into two
categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities.
This division excludes:
- market research, see group 691
671
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
This group comprises basic research, applied research, experimental development in natural
sciences and engineering.
-----------------------------------Comment: A new class has been created to give more importance to Biotechnology as an area of
potential growth. Is this split a welcome innovation in ISIC? Should the "other" class 6712 be
subdivided also? If yes, how?
6711
Research and experimental development in biotechnology
Research and experimental development in the application of science and technology to living
organisms as well as parts, products or models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for
the production of knowledge, goods and services.
This includes:
- research and experimental development on DNA (the coding):
• genomics, pharmaco-genetics, geneprobes, DNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, genetic
engineering
- research and experimental development on proteins and molecules (the functional blocks):
• protein/peptide sequencing/synthesis, lipid/protein/glyco engineering, proteomics, hormones
and growth factors, cell receptors/signalling/pheromones
- research and experimental development on cell and tissue culture and engineering:
• cell/tissue culture, tissue engineering, hybridisation, cellular fusion, vaccine/immune
stimulants, embryo manipulation
- research and experimental development on process biotechnologies:
• bioreactors, fermentation, bioprocessing, bioleaching, biodesulphurization, biopulping,
biofiltration, bioremediation
- research and experimental development on sub-cellular organisms:
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•
6719
gene therapy, viral vectors
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
This class includes:
- research and experimental development on natural science and engineering other than
biotechnological research and experimental development:
• research and development on natural sciences
• research and development on engineering and technology
• research and development on medical sciences
• research and development on agricultural sciences
• interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on natural sciences and
engineering
672
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
See class 6720.
6720
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
This class includes:
- research and development on social sciences
- research and development on humanities
- interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on social sciences and humanities
This class excludes:
- market research, see 6910
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Advertising and market research
This division includes the creation of advertising campaigns and placement of such advertising in
periodicals, newspapers, radio and television, or other media. Design of display structures and
sites.
-----------------------------------Comment: This is a newly created division, combining two classes which were formerly part of
"Other business activities". The two classes are Advertising and Market Research and Public
Opinion Polling.
Should this new division be combined with another newly created Division - Photographic
activities and other professional, scientific and technical activities, given that the size of
Photographic activities and other professional, scientific and technical activities may be relatively
small.
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681
Advertising
See class 6810.
6810
Advertising
This class includes the provision of a full range of advertising services (i.e., through in-house
capabilities or subcontracting), including advice, creative services, production of advertising
material, media planning, and buying. It includes:
- creation and realization of advertising campaigns:
• creating and placing advertising in newspapers, periodicals, radio, television, the Internet and
other media
• creating and placing of outdoor advertising, e.g. billboards, panels, bulletins and frames,
window dressing, showroom design, car and bus carding etc.
• media representation, i.e. sale of time and space for various media soliciting advertising
• aerial advertising
• distribution or delivery of advertising material or samples
• provision of advertising space on billboards etc.
• creation of stands and other display structures and sites
- conducting marketing campaigns and other advertising services aimed at attracting and retaining
customers
• promotion of products
• point-of-sale marketing
• direct mail advertising
• marketing consulting
This class excludes:
- printing of advertising material, see 5319
- market research, see 6820
- public-relations activities, see 6530
- advertising photography, see 6910
- direct mailing activities (addressing, pre-sorting etc.), see 7519
- production of commercial messages for radio, television and film, see 5411
- convention and trade show organizers, see7532
682
Market research and public opinion polling
See class 6820.
6820
Market research and public opinion polling
This class includes:
- investigation into market potential, acceptance and familiarity of products and buying habits of
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consumers for the purpose of sales promotion and development of new products, including
statistical analyses of the results
- investigation into collective opinions of the public about political, economic and social issues
and statistical analysis thereof
69
Photographic activities and other professional, scientific and technical activities
This division includes the provision of professional scientific and technical services (except legal
and accounting activities; architecture and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis;
management and management consultancy activities; research and development and advertising
activities).
Writers who prepare technical manuals or other material containing technical content are classified
with authors, 8010
691
Photographic activities
See class 6910.
6910
Photographic activities
This class includes:
- commercial and consumer photograph production:
• portrait photography for passports, schools, weddings etc.
• photography for commercials, publishers, fashion, real estate or tourism purposes
• aerial photography
• videotaping of events: weddings, meetings etc.
- film processing:
• developing, printing and enlarging from client-taken negatives or cine-films
• film developing and photo printing laboratories
• one hour photo shops (not part of camera stores)
• mounting of slides
• copying and restoring or transparency retouching in connection with photographs
This class also includes:
- microfilming of documents
This class excludes:
- cartographic and spatial information activities, see 6610
- processing motion picture film related to the motion picture and television industries, see 5411
699
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
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See class 6990.
6990
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
This class includes a great variety of service activities generally delivered to commercial clients.
It includes those activities for which more advanced professional, scientific and technical skill
levels are required. It does not include ongoing, routine business functions that are generally of
short duration:
- translation and interpretation
- business brokerage activities, i.e. arranging for the purchase and sale of small and medium-sized
businesses, including professional practices, but not including real estate brokerage
- patent brokerage activities (arranging for the purchase and sale of patents)
- appraisal activities other than for real estate and insurance (for antiques, jewellery, etc.)
- bill auditing and freight rate information
- fashion design related to textiles, wearing apparel, shoes, jewellery, furniture and other interior
decoration and other fashion goods as well as other personal or household goods
- services of graphic designers
- activities of interior decorators
- activities of consultants other than technical, engineering and management consultants
This class also includes:
- activities carried on by agents and agencies on behalf of individuals usually involving the
obtaining of engagements in motion picture, theatrical production or other entertainment or
sports attractions and the placement of books, plays, artworks, photographs etc., with publishers,
producers etc.
This class excludes:
- wholesale of used motor vehicles by auctioning, see 4210
- activities of auctioning houses (retail), see 4480
- online auction activities (retail), see 4492
- credit card activities, see 5992
- bookkeeping activities, see 6420
- industrial and machinery design, see 6610
- display of advertisement and other advertising design, see 6810
- creation of stands and other display structures and sites, see 6810
- consumer credit and debt counselling, see 7900
- activities of convention and trade show organizers, see 7532
- activities of independent auctioneers, see 7539
- stamp trading activities, see 7539
- activities of real estate brokers, see 6220
70
Veterinary activities
This division includes the provision of animal health care and control activities for farm animals
or pet animals. These activities are carried out by qualified veterinarians in veterinary hospitals as
well as when visiting farms, kennels or homes, in own consulting and surgery rooms or elsewhere.
It also includes animal ambulance activities.
-----------------------------------Comment: Veterinary activites are now separated from human health activities, with which they
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were grouped in ISIC rev.3.1. Do you support this new treatment?
700
Veterinary activities
See class 7000.
7000
Veterinary activities
This class includes:
- animal health care and control activities for farm animals
- animal health care and control activities for pet animals
These activities are carried out by qualified veterinarians when working in veterinary hospitals as
well as when visiting farms, kennels or homes, in own consulting and surgery rooms or elsewhere.
This class also includes:
- activities of veterinary assistants or other auxiliary veterinary personnel
- clinico-pathological and other diagnostic activities pertaining to animals
- animal ambulance activities
This class excludes:
- farm animal boarding activities without health care, see 0161
- sheep shearing, see 0161
- herd testing services, droving services, agistment services, poultry caponizing, see 0161
- activities related to artificial insemination, see 0161
- pet animal boarding activities without health care, see 8609
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Administrative and support service activities
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Employment activities
This division includes activities of listing employment vacancies and referring or placing
applicants for employment, where the individuals referred or placed are not employees of the
employment agencies, supplying workers to clients' businesses for limited periods of time to
supplement the working force of the client, and the activities of providing human resources and
human resource management services for others on a contract or fee basis.
This division includes:
- executive search and placement activities
- theatrical casting agencies
This division excludes:
- activities of agents for individual artists, see 6990
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711
Activities of employment placement agencies
See class 7110.
7110
Activities of employment placement agencies
This class includes listing employment vacancies and referring or placing applicants for
employment, where the individuals referred or placed are not employees of the employment
agencies.
This class includes:
- personnel search, selection referral and placement including executive placement and search
- casting agencies and bureaus, etc., theatrical casting agencies
This class excludes:
- activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 6990
712
Temporary help activities
See class 7120.
7120
Temporary help activities
This class includes activities of supplying workers to clients' businesses for limited periods of time
to supplement the working force of the client, where the individuals provided are employees of the
temporary help service unit. However, units classified here do not provide direct supervision of
their employees at the clients' work sites.
713
Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
See class 7130.
7130
Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
This class includes the activities of providing human resources and human resource management
services for client businesses. They are specialized in performing a wide range of human resource
and personnel management duties. They represent the employer of record for the employees on
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matters relating to payroll, taxes, and other fiscal and human resource issues, but they are not
responsible for direction and supervision of employees.
This class excludes:
- provision of human resources functions together with supervision or running of the business, see
the class in the respective economic activity of that business
- provision of only one of human resources functions, see the class in the respective economic
activity of that function
72
Activities of travel agencies, tour operators and other reservation service activities
This division includes the activity of agencies, primarily engaged in selling travel, tour,
transportation and accommodation services to the general public and commercial clients and the
activity of arranging and assembling tours that are sold through travel agencies or directly by
agents such as tour operators; and other travel-related services including reservation services. The
services of tourist guides are also included.
721
Travel Agencies and Tour Operators service activities
This group includes the activities of agencies, primarily engaged in selling travel, tour,
transportation and accommodation services to the general public and commercial clients and the
activity of arranging and assembling tours that are sold through travel agencies or directly by
agents such as tour operators.
7211
Travel Agencies
This class includes the activities of agencies, primarily engaged in selling travel, tour,
transportation and accommodation services on a wholesale or retail basis to the general public and
commercial clients.
7212
Tour Operators
This class includes the activities of arranging and assembling tours that are sold through travel
agencies or directly by tour operators. The tours may include any or all of the following,
transportation, accommodation, food, and visits to museums, historical or cultural sites, theatrical,
musical or sporting events.
722
Other Reservation services
See class 7220.
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7220
Other Reservation services
This class includes the activities of marketing, promotion and arrangement of accommodation and
other services including tours for conventions and visitors; tourist guide services; condominium
time-share exchange services; and other travel-related reservation services (including for
transportation, hotels, restaurants, car rentals, entertainment and sport). Activities of ticket sales;
theatrical, sports and all other amusement and entertainment are also included.
This class excludes:
- the activities of travel agencies and tour operators, see classes 7211 and 7212.
- reservation services provided by travel agencies, see class 7211.
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Investigation and security activities
This division includes security-related services such as: investigation and detective services; guard
and patrol services; picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other valuable items with
personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit; selling security alarm systems,
such as burglar and fire alarms, along with installation, repair, or monitoring services or remote
monitoring of electronic security alarm systems.
731
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
See class 7310.
7310
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
This class includes the provision of one or more of the following: investigation and detective
services, guard and patrol services, picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other valuable
items with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit.
This class includes:
- Armored car services
- Bodyguard services
- Polygraph services
- Fingerprinting services
- Private detective and investigative services
- Security guard services
This class excludes:
- public order and safety activities, see 8723
-----------------------------------Comment: Should 7310 "Investigation, guard and armored car services" be moved to Public
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administration?
732
Security Systems service activities
See class 7320.
7320
Security systems service activities
This class includes:
- monitoring or remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems, such as burglar and fire
alarms, their installation and maintenance
- installing, repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes
and security vaults
The units carrying out these activities may also engage in selling such security systems,
mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes and security vaults.
This class excludes:
- selling security systems, mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes and security vaults,
without monitoring, installation or maintenance services, see 4444
- providing key duplication services, see 8529
74
Services to buildings and landscape activities
This division includes the provision of operating staff to perform a combination of support
services within a client's facilities. These economic units provide operating staff to carry out these
support activities, but are not involved with or responsible for the core business or activities of the
client.
This division also includes activities of interior and exterior cleaning of buildings of all types,
cleaning of industrial machinery, cleaning of trains, buses, planes, etc., cleaning of the inside of
road and sea tankers, disinfecting and exterminating activities for buildings, ships, trains, etc.,
bottle cleaning, street sweeping, snow and ice removal, provision of landscape care and
maintenance services and provision of these services along with the design of landscape plans
and/or the construction (i.e., installation) of walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, and
similar structures.
741
Facilities support activities
See class 7410.
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7410
Facilities support activities
This class includes the provision of operating staff to perform a combination of support services
within a client's facilities. Units classified here typically provide a combination of services, such
as general interior cleaning, maintenance, trash disposal, guard and security, mail routing,
reception, laundry and related services to support operations within facilities. These units provide
operating staff to carry out these support activities, but are not involved with or responsible for the
core business or activities of the client.
This class excludes:
- provision of only one of the support services (e.g., general interior cleaning services), see the
appropriate class according to the service provided
- provision of management and operating staff for the complete operation of a client's
establishment, such as a hotel, restaurant, mine, or hospital, see the class of the unit operated
- provision of on site management and operation of a client's computer systems and/or data
processing facilities, see 5713
- operation of correctional facilities on a contract or fee basis, see 8723
742
Cleaning activities
This group includes the activities of general interior cleaning of all types of buildings, exterior
cleaning of buildings, specialized cleaning activities for buildings or other specialized cleaning
activities, cleaning of industrial machinery, cleaning of the inside of road and sea tankers,
disinfecting and exterminating activities for buildings and industrial machinery, bottle cleaning,
street sweeping, snow and ice removal.
This group excludes agricultural pest control, steam-cleaning, sand blasting and similar activities
for building exteriors (Construction), carpet and rug shampooing, drapery and curtain cleaning
(Other service activities). Cleaning of new buildings immediately after construction is also
excluded (Construction).
7421
General interior cleaning of buildings
This class includes the general (non-specialized) interior cleaning activities of all types of
buildings, such as offices, factories, shops, institutions and other business and professional
premises and multiunit residential buildings.
This class excludes:
- specialized interior cleaning activities, such as chimney cleaning, cleaning of fireplaces, stoves,
furnaces, incinerators, boilers, ventilation ducts, exhaust units, see 7429
7429
Other building and industrial cleaning activities
This class includes the activities of:
- exterior cleaning of buildings of all types, including offices, factories, shops, institutions and
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other business and professional premises and multiunit residential buildings
- specialized cleaning activities for buildings such as window cleaning, chimney cleaning and
cleaning of fireplaces, stoves, furnaces, incinerators, boilers, ventilation ducts and exhaust units
- swimming pool cleaning and maintenance services
- cleaning of industrial machinery
- cleaning of trains, buses, planes, etc.
- cleaning of the inside of road and sea tankers
- disinfecting and exterminating activities for these objects
- bottle cleaning
- street sweeping and snow and ice removal
- other building and industrial cleaning activities, n.e.c.
743
Landscape care and maintenance service activities
See class 7430.
7430
Landscape care and maintenance service activities
This class includes:
- landscape gardening, i.e. planting, care and maintenance of:
• parks and gardens for
• private and public housing
• public and semi-public buildings (schools, hospitals, administrative buildings, church
buildings etc.)
• municipal grounds (parks, green areas, cemeteries etc.)
• highway greenery (roads, train lines and tramlines, waterways, ports)
• industrial and commercial buildings
• greenery for buildings (roof gardens, façade greenery, indoor gardens)
• sports grounds, play grounds and other recreational parks (sports grounds, play grounds,
lawns for sunbathing, golf courses)
• stationary and flowing water (basins, alternating wet areas, ponds, swimming pools, ditches,
watercourses, plant sewage systems)
• planting, care and maintenance of plants for protection against noise, wind, erosion, visibility
and dazzling
- landscaping measures for protecting the environment and nature as well as landscape
maintenance (renaturalization, recultivation, melioration, retention areas, anti-flooding basins
etc.)
This class includes minor incidental design and construction service activities.
This class excludes:
- landscape design and architecture activities, see 6610
- construction activities for landscaping purposes, see 4030
- tree nurseries, see 0132
-----------------------------------Comment: Do you support keeping landscape care and maintenance activities here, or would you
favor its placement within Agriculture or Construction?
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Office administrative, business support and other support service activities
This division includes the provision of a range of day to day office administrative services, as well
as ongoing routine business support functions for others for others, on a contract or fee basis.
This division also includes all support service activities typically provided to businesses not
elsewhere classified.
Units classified in this division do not provide operating staff to carry out the complete operations
of a business.
751
Office administrative and business support activities
This group includes the provision of a range of day to day office administrative services, such as
financial planning, billing and record keeping, personnel and physical distribution and logistics for
others on a contract or fee basis.
This group includes also support activities for others on a contract or fee basis, that are ongoing
routine business support functions that businesses and organizations traditionally do for
themselves.
Units classified in this group do not provide operating staff to carry out the complete operations of
a business. Units engaged in one particular aspect of these activities are classified according to that
particular activity.
7511
Office administrative service activities
This class includes the provision of a range of day to day office administrative services, such as
financial planning, billing and record keeping, personnel and physical distribution for others on a
contract or fee basis.
Units classified in this class do not provide operating staff to carry out the complete operations of
a business. Units engaged in one particular aspect of these activities are classified according to that
particular activity.
7512
Business service activities
This class includes:
- letter or resume writing
- document editing or proofreading
- typing, word processing, or desktop publishing
- stenographic and stenotype recording of correspondence, reports, and other documents
- transcription of documents, and other secretarial services
- provision of mailbox rental and other postal and mailing services (except direct mail advertising)
- activities of copy centers or shops, such as:
• photocopying
• duplicating
• blueprinting
• other document copying services without also providing printing services (i.e., offset printing,
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quick printing, digital printing, prepress services);
- provision of a range of business support services (except printing services), such as:
• mailing services
• document copying services
• facsimile services
• word processing services
• on premises use of PC
• office product sales
This class excludes:
- court reporting or stenotype recording services, see 7519
- public stenography services, see 7519
7519
Other Business Support Services
This class includes the activities of:
- providing verbatim reporting and stenotype recording of live legal proceedings and transcribing
subsequent recorded materials, such as:
• court reporting or stenotype recording services
• public stenography services
- real-time (i.e., simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances of meetings,
conferences
- address bar coding services
- bar code imprinting services
- fundraising organization services on a contract or fee basis
- mail presorting services
- repossession services, etc.
This class excludes:
- provision of stenotype recording of correspondence, reports, and other documents or provision
of document transcription services, see 7512
- providing film or tape captioning or subtitling services, see 5411
752
Activities of call centres
See class 7520.
7520
Activities of call centres
This class includes client relation and client service related technical intermediary services for the
account of others. This class includes the activities of:
- inbound call centres, answering calls from clients by using automatic call distribution, computer
telephone integration or interactive voice response systems, receiving orders, providing product
information and dealing with complaints;
- outbound call centres, dealing with sale and marketing activities directed towards clients, market
research, direct marketing and address verification.
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753
Support service activities n.e.c.
This group includes the activities of collection agencies, credit bureaus, convention and trade
show organizers and all support activities typically provided to businesses not elsewhere
classified.
7531
Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus
This class includes the collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to
the clients.
Included are:
- bill or debt collection services
- tax collection activities on a contract or fee basis
This class includes also the activities of compiling information, such as credit and employment
histories on individuals and credit histories on businesses, and providing the information to
financial institutions, retailers, and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of
these persons and businesses.
7532
Convention and Trade Show Organizers
This class includes the organization, promotion and/or management of events, such as business
and trade shows, conventions, conferences and meetings, whether or not including the
management and provision of the staff to operate the facilities in which these events take place.
-----------------------------------Comment: There has been a proposal to broaden the scope of Division 72 "Activities of travel
agencies, tour operators and other reservation service activities" to include also this class
"Convention and Trade Show Organisers" as a whole, either at the third or at the fourth level of
Division 72. What is your opinion?
7533
Packaging activities
This class includes:
- packaging activities on a fee or contract basis, whether or not these involve an automated
process:
• bottling of liquids, including beverages and food
• packaging of solids (blister packaging, foil-covered etc.)
• security packaging of pharmaceutical preparations
• labelling, stamping and imprinting
• parcel-packing and gift-wrapping
This class excludes:
- packaging activities incidental to transport, see 482
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- manufacture of soft drinks and production of mineral water, see 1104
7539
Other support activities n.e.c.
This class includes support activities, such as:
- parking meter coin collection services, independent auctioneers, stamp trading, various
miscellaneous business services, bartering services, diving services
- vehicle license issuing on a contract or fee basis
- other support activities typically provided to businesses not elsewhere classified
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Education
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Education
This division includes education at any level or for any profession, oral or written as well as by
radio and television or other means of communication. It includes education by the different
institutions in the regular school system at its different levels as well as adult education, literacy
programmes etc. Also included are military schools and academies, prison schools etc. at their
respective levels.
For each level of initial education, the classes include special education for physically or mentally
handicapped pupils. The breakdown of the categories in this division is based on the level of
education offered as defined by the levels of ISCED 1997. The division includes public as well as
private education.
This division also includes instruction primarily concerned with sport and recreational activities
such as bridge or golf.
This division includes education support activities.
761
Primary education
See class 7610.
7610
Primary education
This class includes the furnishing of academic courses and associated course work that give
students a sound basic education in reading, writing and mathematics and an elementary
understanding of other subjects such as history, geography, natural science, social science, art and
music. Such education is generally provided for children, however the provision of literacy
programmes within or outside the school system, which are similar in content to programmes in
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primary education but are intended for those considered too old to enter elementary schools, is
also included. Also included is the provision of programmes at a similar level, suited to children
with special needs education. Education can be provided in classrooms or through radio,
television broadcast, Internet or correspondence.
This class includes:
- pre-primary education (education preceding the first level)
- primary education (education at the first level)
This class also includes:
- special education for handicapped students at this level
- provision of literacy programmes for adults
This class excludes:
- child day-care activities, see 7900
- adult education as defined in 764
762
Secondary education
7621
General secondary education
This class includes provision of the type of education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning
and human development and is capable of furthering education opportunities. Such units provide
programmes that are usually on a more subject-oriented pattern using more specialized teachers,
and more often employ several teachers conducting classes in their field of specialization.
Education can be provided in classrooms or through radio, television broadcast, Internet or
correspondence.
Subject specialization at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational
experience of those pursuing a general programme. Such programmes are designated to qualify
students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without
any special subject prerequisite.
This class includes:
- general school education in the first stage of the secondary level corresponding more or less to
the period of compulsory school attendance
- general school education in the second stage of the secondary level giving, in principle, access to
higher education
This class also includes:
- special education for handicapped students at this level
This class excludes:
- adult education as defined in 764
7622
Technical and vocational secondary education
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In this class, typically the programmes emphasize subject-matter specialization and instruction in
both theoretical background and practical skills generally associated with present or prospective
employment. The aim of a programme can vary from preparation for a general field of
employment to a very specific job. Education can be provided in classrooms or through radio,
television broadcast, Internet or correspondence.
This class includes:
- technical and vocational education below the level of higher education as defined in 763
This class also includes:
- tourist guide instruction
- instruction for chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs
- special education for handicapped students at this level
- cosmetology and barber schools
- computer repair training
- driving schools for occupational drivers e.g. of trucks, buses, coaches
This class excludes:
- technical and vocational education at post-secondary and university levels, see 7630
- adult education as defined in 764
- job training forming part of social work activities without accommodation, see 7900
- automobile driving schools not intended for occupational drivers, see 7649
763
Higher education
See class 7630.
7630
Higher education
This class includes the furnishing of academic courses and granting of degrees at baccalaureate or
graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent
general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the unit's or
client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through
correspondence, television, Internet, or other means.
- first, second and third stages of higher education:
• post-secondary education not leading to a university degree or equivalent
• post-secondary education leading to a university degree or equivalent
A great variety of subject-matter programmes are offered at this level, some emphasizing more
theoretical instruction and others, more practical instruction.
Education can be provided in classrooms or through radio, television broadcast, Internet or
correspondence.
This class excludes:
- adult education as defined in 764
764
Other education
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This group includes education for any profession. The medium of instruction may be oral or
written as well as by radio, television or other means of communication. It excludes educational
activities as outlined in groups 761-763 - primary education, secondary education or higher
education. It includes camps and schools offering instruction in athletic activities to groups or
individuals, foreign language instruction, instruction in the arts, drama or music or other
instruction or specialized training, generally for adults and not comparable to the general
education in groups 761 - 763.
7641
Sports and recreation education
This includes camps and schools offering instruction in athletic activities to groups of individuals.
Overnight and day sports instruction camps are also included. It does not include academic
schools, colleges and universities. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the
unit's or client's training facilities, educational institutions or by other means. Instruction provided
in this class is formally organized.
This class includes:
- sports instruction (baseball, basketball, cricket, football, etc)
- camps, sports instruction
- cheerleading instruction
- gymnastics instruction
- riding instruction, academies or schools
- swimming instruction
- professional sports instructors, teachers, coaches
- martial arts instruction
- card game instruction (such as bridge)
- yoga instruction
This class excludes:
- cultural education, see 7642
7642
Cultural education
This includes foreign language instruction and instruction in the arts, drama and music.
Instruction provided in this class is formally organized.
This class includes:
- piano teachers and other music instruction
- art instruction
- dance instruction and dance studios
- drama schools (except academic)
- fine arts schools (except academic)
- performing arts schools (except academic)
- photography schools (except commercial)
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7649
Other education
This class comprises the offering or providing of instruction and specialized training, generally for
adults, and not comparable to the general education in groups 761-763. It does not include
academic schools, colleges, and universities. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such
as the unit's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and
through correspondence, radio, television, Internet, in classrooms or by other means.
This class includes:
- education that is not definable by level
- academic tutoring services
- college board preparation
- learning centres offering remedial courses
- professional examination review courses
- language instruction and conversational skills instruction
- speed reading instruction
This class also includes:
- automobile driving schools
- flying schools
- lifeguard training
- survival training
- public speaking training
- computer training
This class excludes:
- general secondary education, see 7621
- higher education, see 7630
- adult literacy programmes see 7610
- driving schools for occupational drivers, see 7622
-----------------------------------Comment: The scope of this class has been enlarged in keeping with definitions of ISCED 1997.
Activities in this class include any organized and sustained educational activities that do not
correspond exactly to the definition of formal education. It may cover life-skills, work-skills, and
general culture. These programmes may have differing duration.
765
Educational support services
See class 7650.
7650
Educational support services
This class includes the provision of non-instructional services that support educational processes
or systems:
-
management services that support educational processes and systems
educational consulting
educational guidance counseling services
educational testing evaluation services
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- educational testing services
- organization of student exchange programs
This class excludes:
- research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities, see 6720
Q
Human health and social work
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Human health activities
This division comprises short- or long-term hospitals, general or specialty medical, surgical,
psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals, sanatoria, preventoria, medical nursing homes, asylums,
mental hospital institutions, rehabilitation centres, leprosaria and other human health institutions
which have accommodation facilities and which engage in providing diagnostic and medical
treatment to inpatients with any of a wide variety of medical conditions. It also includes medical
consultation and treatment in the field of general and specialized medicine by general practitioners
and medical specialists and surgeons. It includes dental practice activities of a general or
specialized nature and orthodontic activities. Additionally, this division includes activities for
human health not performed by hospitals or by practising medical doctors but by paramedical
practitioners legally recognized to treat patients.
771
Hospital activities
See class 7710.
7710
Hospital activities
This class includes:
- short- or long-term hospital activities of general and specialized hospitals, sanatoriums,
preventoria, medical nursing homes, asylums, mental hospital institutions, rehabilitation centres,
leprosariums and other health institutions that have accommodation facilities, including militarybase and prison hospitals:
• medical and surgical technical care activities such as diagnosis, treatment, operations,
analyses, emergency activities etc.
The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of
medical doctors and comprise:
• services of medical and paramedical staff
• services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic
services
• emergency room services
• provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services
• services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilization and
termination of pregnancy, with accommodation.
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This class also includes the provision of outpatient services and home health care services.
This class excludes:
- laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, see 6620
- health activities for military personnel in the field, see 8722
- private consultants' services to inpatients, see 7720
- dental practice activities of a general or specialized nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and
pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 7720
- ambulance activities, see 7790
- veterinary activities, see 7000
772
Medical and dental practice activities
See class 7720.
7720
Medical and dental practice activities
This class includes:
- medical consultation and treatment in the field of general and specialized medicine by general
practitioners and medical specialists and surgeons
- dental practice activities of a general or specialized nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and
pediatric dentistry; oral pathology
- orthodontic activities
- family planning centres providing medical treatment such and sterilization and termination of
pregnancy, without accommodation
These activities can be carried out in private practice, group practices and in hospital outpatient
clinics, and in clinics such as those attached to firms, schools, homes for the aged, labour
organizations and fraternal organizations, as well as in patients' homes.
This class also includes:
- dental activities in operating rooms
- private consultants' services to inpatients
This class excludes:
- production of artificial teeth, denture and prosthetic appliances by dental laboratories, see 3250
- inpatient hospital activities, see 7710
- paramedical activities such as those of midwives, nurses and physiotherapists, see 7790
779
Other human health activities
See class 7790.
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7790
Other human health activities
This class includes:
- activities for human health not performed by hospitals or by medical doctors or dentists:
• activities of nurses, midwives, physiotherapists or other paramedical practitioners in the field
of optometry, hydrotherapy, medical massage, occupational therapy, speech therapy,
chiropody, homeopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture etc.
These activities may be carried out in health clinics such as those attached to firms, schools,
homes for the aged, labour organizations and fraternal organizations and in residential health
facilities other than hospitals, as well as in own consulting rooms, patients' homes or elsewhere.
This class also includes:
- activities of dental paramedical personnel such as dental therapists, school dental nurses and
dental hygienists, who may work remote from, but are periodically supervised by, the dentist
- activities of medical laboratories such as:
• X-ray laboratories and other diagnostic imaging centres
• blood analysis laboratories
- activities of blood banks, sperm banks, transplant organ banks etc.
- ambulance transport of patients by any mode of transport including airplanes. These services are
often provided during a medical emergency.
- residential health facilities, except hotels
This class excludes:
- production of artificial teeth, denture and prosthetic appliances by dental laboratories, see 3250
- testing activities in the field of food hygiene, see 6620
- hospital activities, see 7710
- medical and dental practice activities, see 7720
- transfer of patients, with neither equipment for lifesaving nor medical personnel, see divisions
45, 46, 47
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Residential care services
This division comprises the provision of residential care combined with either nursing,
supervisory or other types of care as required by the residents. Facilities are a significant part of
the production process and the care provided is a mix of health and social services with the health
services being largely some level of nursing services.
781
Nursing care facilities
See class 7810.
7810
Nursing care facilities
This class includes:
- homes for the elderly with nursing care
- convalescent homes
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-
rest homes with nursing care
nursing care facilities
residential mental retardation facilities
nursing homes
continuing care retirement communities
This class excludes:
- social work activities with accommodation, such as orphanages, children's boarding homes and
hostels, temporary homeless shelters, see 7890
- in-home services provided by health care professionals, see division 77
- homes for the elderly with minimal nursing care, see 7830
782
Residential mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse facilities
See class 7820.
7820
Residential mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse facilities
This class comprises the provision of residential care (but not licensed hospital care) to people
with mental retardation, mental illness, or substance abuse problems. Facilities provide room,
board, protective supervision and counselling and some health care. It also comprises provision of
residential care and treatment for patients with mental health and substance abuse illnesses.
This class includes:
- alcoholism or drug addiction
- psychiatric convalescent homes
- residential group homes for the emotionally disturbed
- mental retardation facilities
- mental health halfway houses
This class excludes:
- social work activities with accommodation, such as temporary homeless shelters, see 7890
783
Community care facilities for the elderly
See class 7830.
7830
Community care facilities for the elderly
This class comprises the provision of residential and personal care services for (1) the elderly and
other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons
who do not desire to live independently. The care typically includes room, board, supervision, and
assistance in daily living, such as housekeeping services. In some instances these units provide
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skilled nursing care for residents in separate on-site facilities.
This class includes:
- assisted-living facilities
- continuing care retirement communities
- homes for the elderly with minimal nursing care
- rest homes without nursing care
This class excludes:
- homes for the elderly with nursing care, see 7810
- social work activities with accommodation where medical treatment or accommodation are not
important elements, see 7890
789
Social work activities with accommodation
See class 7890.
7890
Social work activities with accommodation
This class includes:
- activities provided on a round-the-clock basis directed to provide social assistance to children,
the aged and special categories of persons with some limits on ability for self-care, but where
medical treatment or education are not important elements:
• orphanages
• children's boarding homes and hostels
• homes for the aged
• homes for the physically or mentally handicapped, including the blind, deaf and dumb
• temporary homeless shelters
• institutions that take care of unmarried mothers and their children
The activities may be carried out by government offices or private organizations.
This class excludes:
- funding and administration of compulsory social security programmes, see 8730
- adoption activities, see 7900
- short-term shelter activities for disaster victims, see 7900
- nursing care facilities, see 7810
79
Social work activities without accommodation
See class 7900.
790
Social work activities without accommodation
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See class 7900.
7900
Social work activities without accommodation
This class includes:
- social, counselling, welfare, refugee, referral and similar services which are delivered to
individuals and families in their homes or elsewhere and carried out by government offices or by
private organizations, disaster relief organizations and national or local self-help organizations
and by specialists providing counselling services:
• welfare and guidance activities for children and adolescents
• adoption activities, activities for the prevention of cruelty to children and others
• visiting of the aged and sick
• household budget counselling, marriage and family guidance, credit and debt counselling
services
• community and neighbourhood activities
• activities for disaster victims, refugees, immigrants etc., including temporary or extended
shelter for them
• vocational rehabilitation and habilitation activities for handicapped or unemployed persons
provided that the education component is limited
• eligibility determination in connection with welfare aid, rent supplements or food stamps
• child day-care activities, including day-care activities for handicapped children
• day-care activities for handicapped adults
• day facilities for the homeless and other socially weak groups
• charitable activities like fund-raising or other supporting activities aimed at social work
This class excludes:
- funding and administration of compulsory social security programmes, see 8730
- activities similar to those described in this class, but including accommodation, see 7890
R
Arts, entertainment and recreation
80
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment activities
This division includes the operation of facilities and provision of services to meet the cultural and
entertainment interests of their customers. This includes the production and promotion of, and
participation in, live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing; the provision of
artistic, creative or technical skills for the production of artistic products and live performances.
This division excludes:
- the operation of museums of all kinds, botanical and zoological gardens; the preservation of
historical sites; and nature reserves activities, see division 81
- gambling and betting activities, see division 82
- sports and amusement and recreation activities, see division 83.
Some units that provide cultural, entertainment or recreational facilities and services are classified
in other divisions. Also excluded from this division are:
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801
Motion picture and video production and distribution see 5411, 5412
Motion picture projection, see 5413
Radio and television broadcasting, see 551
Restaurants and night clubs that provide live entertainment in addition to the sale of food and
beverages (see section J).
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment activities
See class 8010.
8010
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment activities
This class includes activities in the performing arts and related activities. It includes:
- production of live theatrical presentations, concerts and opera or dance productions and other
stage productions:
• activities of groups, circuses or companies, orchestras or bands
• activities of individual artists such as authors, actors, directors, producers, musicians, lecturers
or speakers, sculptors, painters, cartoonists, engravers, etchers, stage-set designers and
builders etc.
- activities of independent journalists and photojournalists
- activities of authors, including authors of scientific and technical books
- operation of concert and theatre halls and other arts facilities
- restoring of works of art such as paintings etc.
This class excludes:
- restoring of furniture (except museum type restoration), see 8524
- restoring of organs and other historical musical instruments, see 3319
- activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 6990
- operation of cinemas, see 5412
- casting activities, see 7110
- operation of ticket agencies, see 7220
81
Museums activities, preservation of historical sites, botanical and zoological gardens and
nature reserves activities
This division includes the operation of museums of all kinds, botanical and zoological gardens; the
preservation of historical sites; and nature reserves activities. It also includes the preservation and
exhibition of objects, sites and natural wonders of historical, cultural or educational interest (e.g.
world heritage sites, etc).
This division excludes:
Sports and amusement and recreation activities such as the operation of bathing beaches and
recreation parks, see division 83.
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810
Museums activities, preservation of historical sites, botanical and zoological gardens and
nature reserves activities
This group comprises the operation of museums of all kinds, botanical and zoological gardens; the
preservation of historical sites; and nature reserves activities.
This group excludes:
- activities of libraries and archives, see 5732
8101
Museums activities and preservation of historic sites and buildings
This class includes:
- operation of museums of all kinds:
• art museums, museums of jewellery, furniture, costumes, ceramics, silverware
• natural history, science and technological museums, historical museums, including military
museums and historic houses
• other specialized museums
• open-air museums
- operation and preservation of historic sites and buildings
This class excludes:
- activities of libraries and archives 5732
8102
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activities
This class includes:
- operation of botanical and zoological gardens, including children's zoos
- operation of nature reserves, including wildlife preservation, etc.
82
Gambling and betting activities
This division includes the operation of gambling facilities such as casinos, bingo halls and video
gaming terminals and the provision of gambling services, such as lotteries and off-track betting.
Excluded from this division are:
- Casino hotels, see 5110
820
Gambling and betting activities
See class 8200.
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8200
Gambling and betting activities
This class includes gambling and betting activities such as:
- sale of lottery tickets
- operation (exploitation) of coin-operated gambling machines
- operation (exploitation) of coin-operated games
- operation of gambling cruises
- operation of virtual gambling web sites
- bookmaking and other betting operations
- off-track betting
- operation of casinos
This class excludes:
- operation of casino hotels, see 5110
83
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
This division includes the provision of recreational, amusement and sports activities (except
museums activities, preservation of historical sites, botanical and zoological gardens and nature
reserves activities; and gambling and betting activities).
Excluded from this division are dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment such as the
production of live theatrical presentations, concerts and opera or dance productions and other stage
productions, see division 80.
831
Sports activities
This group comprises activities of sports teams or clubs primarily participating in live sports
events before a paying audience; the operation of racetracks; independent athletes engaged in
participating in live sporting or racing events before a paying audience; owners of racing
participants such as cars, dogs, horses, etc. primarily engaged in entering them in racing events or
other spectator sports events; sports trainers providing specialized services to support participants
in sports events or competitions; operators of arenas and stadiums; other activities of organizing,
promoting or managing sports events, n.e.c.
8311
Operation of sports facilities
This class includes the operation of facilities for indoor or outdoor sports events (open, closed or
covered, with or without spectator seating):
• football, hockey, cricket, baseball, jai-alai stadiums
• racetracks for auto, dog, horse races
• swimming pools and stadiums
• track and field stadiums
• winter sports arenas and stadiums
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ice-hockey arenas
boxing arenas
• golf courses
• bowling lanes
- organization and operation of outdoor or indoor sports events for professionals or amateurs by
organizations with own facilities
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This class includes managing and providing the staff to operate these facilities.
This class excludes:
- renting of recreation and sports equipment, see 6331
- park and beach activities, see 8329
8312
Activities of sports clubs
This class includes:
- the operation of sports clubs:
• football clubs
• bowling clubs
• swimming clubs
• golf clubs
• boxing clubs
• wrestling, health or body-building clubs
• winter sports clubs
• chess clubs
• track and field clubs
• shooting clubs, etc.
- activities of riding academies
This class excludes:
- organization and operation of outdoor or indoor sports events for professionals or amateurs by
sports clubs with their own facilities, see 8311
- sports instruction by individual teachers, trainers, see 7641
8319
Other sports activities
This class includes:
- organization and operation of outdoor or indoor sports events for professionals or amateurs by
organizations without own facilities
- activities of individual own-account sportsmen and athletes, judges, timekeepers etc.
- activities related to promotion of sporting events
- activities of racing stables, kennels and garages
- operation of sport fishing preserves
- support activities for sport or recreational hunting and fishing
This class excludes:
- organization and operation of outdoor or indoor sports events for professionals or amateurs by
sports clubs with/without own facilities, see 8311/8312
- renting of sports equipment, see 6331
- park and beach activities, see 8329
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- activities of sport and game schools, see 7641
- activities of sports instructors, teachers, coaches, see 7641
832
Other amusement and recreation activities
This group includes a wide range of units that operate facilities or provide services to meet the
varied recreational interests of their patrons. It includes the operation of a variety of attractions,
such as mechanical rides, water rides, games, shows, theme exhibits and picnic grounds. This
group excludes sports activities and dramatic arts, music and other arts and entertainment.
8321
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
This class includes activities of amusement parks or theme parks. It includes the operation of a
variety of attractions, such as mechanical rides, water rides, games, shows, theme exhibits and
picnic grounds.
8329
Other amusement and recreation activities
This class includes activities related to amusement and recreation (except amusement parks and
theme parks) not elsewhere classified:
- activities of recreation parks (without accommodation), beaches, including renting of facilities
such as bathhouses, lockers, chairs etc.
- operation of recreational transport facilities, e.g. marinas
- ski lifts and tow operators
- renting of leisure and pleasure equipment as an integral part of recreational facilities
- fairs and shows of a recreational nature
- dancing cruises
- discotheques
This class excludes:
- other entertainment activities, e.g. circus production or activities of ballrooms, see 8010
- the provision of space and facilities for short stay by visitors in recreational parks and forests and
campgrounds, see 5140
- trailer parks, campgrounds, recreational camps, hunting and fishing camps, campsites and
campgrounds, see 5140
- fishing cruises, see 4611, 4621
- gambling cruises, see 8200
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84
Activities of membership organizations
This division includes activities of organizations representing interests of special groups or
promoting ideas to the general public. These organizations usually have a constituency of
members, but their activities may involve and benefit non-members as well. The primary
breakdown of this division is determined by the purpose that these organizations serve, namely
interests of employers, self-employed individuals and the scientific community (group 841),
interests of employees (group 842) or promotion of religious, political, cultural, educational or
recreational ideas and activities (group 849).
841
Activities of business, employers and professional organizations
This group includes the activities of units that promote the interests of the members of business
and employers organizations. In the case of professional organizations, it also includes the
activities of promoting the professional interests of members of the profession.
8411
Activities of business and employers organizations
This class includes:
- activities of organizations whose members' interests centre on the development and prosperity of
enterprises in a particular line of business or trade, including farming, or on the economic
growth and climate of a particular geographical area or political subdivision without regard for
the line of business.
- activities of federations of such associations
- activities of chambers of commerce, guilds and similar organizations
- dissemination of information, representation before government agencies, public relations and
labour negotiations of business and employer organizations
This class excludes:
- activities of trade unions, see 8420
8412
Activities of professional organizations
This class includes:
- activities of organizations whose members' interests centre chiefly on a particular scholarly
discipline or professional practice or technical field
- activities of associations of specialists engaged in scientific, academic or cultural activities, such
as associations of writers, painters, performers of various kinds, journalists etc.
- dissemination of information, the establishment and supervision of standards of practice,
representation before government agencies and public relations of professional organizations
This class also includes:
- activities of learned societies
This class excludes:
- education provided by these organizations, see division 76
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842
Activities of trade unions
See class 8420.
8420
Activities of trade unions
This class includes:
- promoting of the interests of organized labor and union employees (it excludes education
provided by such organizations)
It also includes:
- activities of associations whose members are employees interested chiefly in the representation
of their views concerning the salary and work situation, and in concerted action through
organization
- activities of single plant unions, of unions composed of affiliated branches and of labour
organizations composed of affiliated unions on the basis of trade, region, organizational structure
or other criteria
This class excludes:
- education provided by such organizations, see division 76
849
Activities of other membership organizations
This group includes the activities of units (except business and employers organizations,
professional organizations, trade unions, religious organizations) that promote the interests of their
members.
8491
Activities of religious organizations
This class includes:
- activities of religious organizations or individuals providing services directly to worshippers in
churches, mosques, temples, synagogues or other places
- activities of organizations furnishing monastery and convent services
- religious retreat activities
This class also includes:
- religious funeral service activities
This class excludes:
- education provided by such organizations, see division 76
- health activities by such organizations, see divisions 77
- social work activities by such organizations, see divisions 78, 79
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8492
Activities of political organizations
This class includes:
- activities of political organizations and auxiliary organizations such as young people's auxiliaries
associated with a political party. These organizations chiefly engage in influencing decisiontaking in public governing bodies by placing members of the party or those sympathetic to the
party in political office and involve the dissemination of information, public relations, fundraising etc.
8493
Activities of automobile associations and travel clubs
This class includes the activities of automobile associations, as well as touring clubs or travel
clubs.
8499
Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.
This class includes:
- activities of organizations not directly affiliated to a political party furthering a public cause or
issue by means of public education, political influence, fund-raising etc.:
• citizens initiative or protest movements
• environmental and ecological movements
• organizations supporting community and educational facilities n.e.c.
• organizations for the protection and betterment of special groups, e.g. ethnic and minority
groups
• associations for patriotic purposes, including war veterans' associations
- consumer associations
- associations for the purpose of social acquaintanceship such as rotary clubs, lodges etc.
- associations of youth, young persons' associations, student associations, clubs and fraternities
etc.
- associations for the pursuit of a cultural or recreational activity or hobby (other than sports or
games), e.g. poetry, literature and book clubs, historical clubs, gardening clubs, film and photo
clubs, music and art clubs, craft and collectors' clubs, social clubs, carnival clubs etc.
- sports leagues and regulating bodies
- grant-making foundations
This class excludes:
- activities of professional associations, see 8412
- activities of automobile associations and travel and tour clubs, see 8493
- activities of sports clubs, see 8312
85
Repair of computers and personal and household goods
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This division includes the repair and maintenance of computers peripheral equipment such as
desktops, laptops, computer terminals, storage devices and printers. It also includes the repair of
communications equipment such as fax machines, two-way radios and consumer electronics such
as radios and TVs, home and garden equipment such as lawn-mowers and blowers, footwear and
leather goods, furniture and home furnishings, clothing and clothing accessories, sporting goods,
musical instruments, hobby articles and other personal and household goods.
Excluded from this division is the repair of medical and diagnostic imaging equipment, measuring
and surveying instruments, laboratory instruments, radar and sonar equipment, see 3313
851
Computer and communications equipment repair and maintenance
This group includes the repair and maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment and
communications equipment.
8511
Repair and maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment
This class includes the repair of electronic equipment, such as computers and
machinery and peripheral equipment
computing
It includes the repair and maintenance of:
- desktop computers
- personal computers
- laptop computers
- magnetic disk drives, flash drives and other storage devices
- optical disk drives (CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW)
- printers
- monitors
- keyboards
- mice, joysticks, and trackball accessories
- dedicated computer terminals
- computer servers
- scanners, including bar code scanners
- digital cameras
- smart card readers
- virtual reality helmets
- computer projectors
This class also includes the repair and maintenance of:
- computer terminals like automatic teller machines (ATM's); point-of-sale (POS) terminals, not
mechanically operated
- hand-held computers (PDA's)
This class excludes:
- the repair and maintenance of internal/external computer modems, see 8512.
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8512
Repair of communication equipment
This class includes repair and maintenance of communications equipment such as:
- cordless telephones
- cellular phones
- internal/external computer modems
- fax machines
- communications transmission equipment (e.g. routers, bridges, modems)
- two-way radios
- commercial TV and video cameras
852
Repair of personal and household goods
This group includes the repair and servicing of personal and household goods.
8521
Repair and maintenance of consumer electronics
This class includes repair and maintenance of consumer electronics:
- repair of consumer electronics:
• television, radio, video cassette recorders (VCR), CD players, household-type video cameras
8522
Repair and maintenance of household appliances and home and garden equipment
This class includes the repair and servicing household appliances and home and garden
equipment:
- repair and servicing of household appliances
• refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers, room air conditioners, etc.
- repair and servicing of home and garden equipment
• lawnmowers, edgers, snow- and leaf- blowers, trimmers, etc.
This class excludes:
- repair of hand held power tools, see 3312
- repair of other special purpose machinery such as air-conditioning machines, see 3312
8523
Repair and maintenance of footwear and leather goods
This class includes repair and maintenance of footwear and leather goods:
- repair of boots, shoes, luggage and the like
8524
Repair of furniture and home furnishings
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This class includes:
- reupholstering
- refinishing
- repairing
- restoring
of furniture and home furnishings including office furniture.
8529
Repair and maintenance of personal and household goods, not elsewhere classified
This class includes repair of personal and household goods:
- repair of bicycles
- repair and alteration of clothing
- repair and alteration of jewellery
- repair of watches, clocks and their parts such as watch cases and housings of all materials;
movements, chronometers, etc.
- repair of sporting goods (except sporting guns)
- repair of books
- repair of musical instruments
- repair of hobby articles
- repair of other personal and household goods
- piano-tuning
- 'while-you-wait' services:
• printing on textile articles
• engraving services
• plastic coating of identity cards
• fitting of heals
This class excludes:
- industrial engraving of metals, see 2592
- repair of hand held power tools, see 3312
- repair of sporting and recreational guns, 3312
- repair of time clocks, time/date stamps, time locks and similar time keeping devices, see 3314
86
Other service activities
This division includes all service activities not mentioned elsewhere in the classification. Notably
it includes types of services such as washing and (dry-)cleaning of textiles and fur products,
hairdressing and other beauty treatment, funeral and related activities.
860
Other service activities
This group includes all service activities not mentioned elsewhere in the classification. Notably it
includes types of services such as washing and (dry-)cleaning of textiles and fur products,
hairdressing and other beauty treatment, funeral and related activities.
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8601
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products
This class includes:
- laundering and dry-cleaning, pressing etc., of all kinds of clothing (including fur) and textiles,
provided by mechanical equipment, by hand or by self-service coin-operated machines, whether
for the general public or for industrial or commercial clients
- laundry collection and delivery
- carpet and rug shampooing and drapery and curtain cleaning, whether on clients' premises or not
- provision of linens, work uniforms and related items by laundries
- diaper supply services
This class also includes:
- repair and minor alteration of garments or other textile articles when done in connection with
cleaning
This class excludes:
- repair and alteration of clothing etc., as an independent activity, see 8529
- renting of clothing other than work uniforms, even if cleaning of these goods is an integral part
of the activity, see 6339
8602
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
This class includes:
- hair washing, trimming and cutting, setting, dyeing, tinting, waving, straightening and similar
activities for men and women
- shaving and beard trimming
- facial massage, manicure and pedicure, make-up etc.
This class excludes:
- manufacture of wigs, see 3299
8603
Funeral and related activities
This class includes:
- burial and incineration of human or animal corpses and related activities:
• preparing the dead for burial or cremation and embalming and morticians' services
• providing burial or cremation services
• rental of equipped space in funeral parlours
- rental or sale of graves
- maintenance of graves and mausoleums
This class excludes:
- religious funeral service activities, see 8491
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8609
Other service activities n.e.c.
This class includes:
- activities of Turkish baths, sauna and steam baths, solariums, reducing and slendering salons,
massage salons etc.
- astrological and spiritualists' activities
- social activities such as escort services, dating services, services of marriage bureaux
- pet care services such as boarding, grooming, sitting and training pets
- genealogical organizations
- shoe shiners, porters, valet car parkers etc.
- concession operation of coin-operated personal service machines (photo booths, weighing
machines, machines for checking blood pressure, coin-operated lockers etc.)
This class excludes:
- public pay-telephone services, see 7520
- veterinary activities, see 7000
- activities of health clubs, see 8312
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Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
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Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
This division includes activities of a governmental nature, normally carried out by the public
administration. This includes the enactment and judicial interpretation of laws and their pursuant
regulation, as well as the administration of programmes based on them, legislative activities,
taxation, national defence, public order and safety, immigration services, foreign affairs and the
administration of government programmes. This division also includes compulsory social security
activities.
The legal or institutional status is not, in itself, the determining factor for an activity to belong in
this section, rather than the activity being of a nature specified in the previous paragraph. This
means that activities classified elsewhere in ISIC do not fall under this section, even if carried out
by public entities. For example, administration of the school system (i.e. regulations, checks,
curricula) falls under this section, but teaching itself does not (see section P), and a prison or
military hospital is classified to health (see section Q). Similarly, some activities described in this
section may be carried out by non-government units.
-----------------------------------Comment: An alternate structure for the Public administration section has been proposed. The
structure is shown below, while detailed explanatory notes for this structure will be posted on
UNSD's website.
T Public Administration and Safety Services
87 Public Administration and Safety Services
871 Public Administration
8711 Government Administration
8712 Justice
8713 Domestic Government Representation
8714 Foreign Government Representation
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872 Defence
8720 Defence
873 Public Order, Safety and Regulatory Services
8731 Police Services
8732 Investigation and Security Services
8733 Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services (except Ambulance Services)
8734 Correctional and Detention Services
8735 Other Public Order and Safety Services
8736 Regulatory Services
(The administration of compulsory social security would be classified in class 8711 in this
structure, but could also be separated in a new group or class.)
While major components are similar to the structure provided in this draft, activities are grouped
in a different way, essentially separating defence from other public order activities at a higher
level. In addition, this alternate structure also includes Investigation and Security Services in
Public Administration (see also comment under division 73, class 7310). Unlike the question in
class 7310, this alternate structure would affect class 7310 and parts of 7320. The remainder of
7320 would then have to be moved to a different class, resulting in the abolishment of division 73.
Do you support this alternate structure or is the structure shown in the ISIC4 draft, which is based
on the previous Public Administration section of ISIC, more appropriate?
871
Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community
This group includes general administration (e.g. executive, legislative, financial administration etc.
at all levels of government) and supervision in the field of social and economic life.
8711
General (overall) public service activities
This class includes:
- executive and legislative administration of central, regional and local bodies
- administration and supervision of fiscal affairs:
• operation of taxation schemes
• duty/tax collection on goods and tax violation investigation
• customs administration
- budget implementation and management of public funds and public debt:
• raising and receiving of moneys and control of their disbursement
- administration of overall (civil) R&D policy and associated funds
- administration and operation of overall economic and social planning and statistical services at
the various levels of government
This class excludes:
- tax collection on a contract or fee basis, see 7531
- administration of R&D policies intended to increase personal well-being and of associated
funds, see 8712
- administration of R&D policies intended to improve economic performance and
competitiveness, see 8713
- administration of defence-related R&D policies and of associated funds, see 8722
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8712
Regulation of the activities of providing health care, education, cultural services and other
social services, excluding social security
This class includes:
- public administration of programmes aimed to increase personal well-being:
• health
• education
• culture
• sport
• recreation
• environment
• housing
• social services
- public administration of R&D policies and associated funds for these areas
This class also includes:
- sponsoring of recreational and cultural activities
- distribution of public grants to artists
- administration of potable water supply programmes
- administration of waste collection and disposal operations
- administration of environmental protection programmes
- administration of housing programmes
This class excludes:
- compulsory social security activities, see 8730
- education activities, see section P
- human health-related activities, see 77
- sewage, refuse disposal and sanitation, see 36, 37, 38
- activities of libraries and public archives, see 5732
- museums and other cultural institutions, see 8101
- sporting or other recreational activities, see 831, 832
8713
Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of businesses
This class includes:
- public administration and regulation, including subsidy allocation, for different economic
sectors:
• agriculture
• land use
• energy and mining resources
• infrastructure
• transport
• communication
• hotels and tourism
• wholesale and retail trade
- administration of R&D policies and associated funds to improve economic performance
- administration of general labour affairs
- implementation of regional development policy measures, e.g. to reduce unemployment
This class excludes:
- vehicle license issuing on a contract or fee basis, see 7539
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- research and experimental development activities, see classes 671, 6720
8714
Other general government support activities
This class includes general support activities for government, such as personnel services, election
boards, activities of civil rights and civil service commissions and other general government
support activities that are not classified elsewhere in public administration.
This class excludes:
- operation of government archives, see 5732
- operation of government owned or occupied buildings, see 7410
872
Provision of services to the community as a whole
This group includes foreign affairs, defence and public order and safety activities.
8721
Foreign affairs
This class includes:
- administration and operation of the ministry of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular
missions stationed abroad or at offices of international organizations
- administration, operation and support for information and cultural services intended for
distribution beyond national boundaries
- aid to foreign countries, whether or not routed through international organizations
- provision of military aid to foreign countries
- management of foreign trade, international financial and foreign technical affairs
This class excludes:
- international disaster or conflict refugee services, see 7900
8722
Defence activities
This class includes:
- administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space
defence forces such as:
• combat forces of army, navy and air force
• engineering, transport, communications, intelligence, material, personnel and other noncombat forces and commands
• reserve and auxiliary forces of the defence establishment
• provision of equipment, structures, supplies etc.
• health activities for military personnel in the field
- administration, operation and support of civil defence forces
- support for the working out of contingency plans and the carrying out of exercises in which
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civilian institutions and populations are involved
- administration of defence-related R&D policies and related funds
This class excludes:
- research and experimental development activities, see 671, 6720
- provision of military aid to foreign countries, see 8721
- activities of military tribunals, see 8723
- provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters, see 8723
- educational activities of military schools, colleges and academies, see section P
- activities of military hospitals, see 7710
8723
Public order and safety activities
This class includes:
- administration and operation of regular and auxiliary police forces supported by public
authorities and of port, border, coastguards and other special police forces, including traffic
regulation, alien registration, maintenance of arrest records
- firefighting and fire prevention:
• administration and operation of regular and auxiliary fire brigades in fire prevention,
firefighting, rescue of persons and animals, assistance in civic disasters, floods, road accidents
etc.
- administration and operation of administrative civil and criminal law courts, military tribunals
and the judicial system, including legal representation and advice on behalf of the government or
when provided by the government in cash or services
- rendering of judgements and interpretations of the law
- arbitration of civil actions
- prison administration and provision of correctional services, including rehabilitation services,
regardless of whether their administration and operation is done by government units or by
private units on a contract or fee basis
- provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters
This class excludes:
- operation of police laboratories, see 6620
- forestry fire-protection and fire-fighting services, see 0240
- oil and gas field fire fighting, see 0910
- fire-prevention services in factories provided by non-specialized units, see section C
- firefighting and fire-prevention services at airports provided by non-specialized units, see 4823
- advice and representation in civil, criminal and other cases, see 6410
- administration and operation of military armed forces, see 8722
- activities of prison schools, see section P
- activities of prison hospitals, see 7710
873
Compulsory social security activities
See class 8730.
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8730
Compulsory social security activities
This class includes:
- funding and administration of government-provided social security programmes:
• sickness, work-accident and unemployment insurance
• retirement pensions
• programmes covering losses of income due to maternity, temporary disablement, widowhood
etc.
This class excludes:
- non-compulsory social security, see 6030
- provision of welfare services and social work, see 7890, 7900
U
Activities of house holds as employers; undifferentiated goods- and services-producing
activities of households for own use
88
Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
See class 8800.
880
Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
See class 8800.
8800
Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
This class includes the activities of households as employers of domestic personnel such as maids,
cooks, waiters, valets, butlers, laundresses, gardeners, gatekeepers, stable-lads, chauffeurs,
caretakers, governesses, babysitters, tutors, secretaries etc. It allows the domestic personnel
employed to state the activity of their employer in censuses or studies, even though the employer
is an individual.
The product produced by this activity, which is self-consumed, is considered non-market and
assessed according to the cost of the personnel in the national accounts. These services cannot be
provided by companies.
89
Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use
This division contains the undifferentiated subsistence goods-producing and services-producing
activities of households.
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goods-producing and services-producing as in ISIC 3.1?
891
Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use
See class 8910.
8910
Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use
This class contains the undifferentiated subsistence goods-producing activities of households, that
is to say, the activities of households that are engaged in a variety of activities that produce goods
for their own subsistence. These activities include hunting and gathering, farming, the production
of shelter and clothing and other goods produced by the household for its own subsistence. In
application, if households are also engaged in the production of marketed goods, they are
classified to the appropriate goods-producing industry of ISIC. If they are principally engaged in a
specific goods-producing subsistence activity, they are classified to the appropriate goodsproducing industry of ISIC.
892
Undifferentiated service-producing activities of private households for own use
See class 8920.
8920
Undifferentiated service-producing activities of private households for own use
This class contains the undifferentiated subsistence services-producing activities of households.
These activities include cooking, teaching, caring for household members and other services
produced by the household for its own subsistence. In application, if households are also engaged
in the production of multiple goods for subsistence purposes, they are classified to the
undifferentiated goods-producing subsistence activities of households.
V
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
90
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
See class 9000.
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Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
See class 9000.
9000
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
This class includes:
- activities of international organizations such as the United Nations and the specialized agencies
of the United Nations system, regional bodies etc., the International Monetary Fund, the World
Bank, the World Customs Organization, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the European Communities,
the European Free Trade Association etc.
This class also includes:
- activities of diplomatic and consular missions when being determined by the country of their
location rather than by the country they represent
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Note
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. 0110
Production of cereals and other field
crops
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. 0122 *
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives tree nuts for oil production (tung nuts)
and nuts
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. 0129 *
Production of other permanent crops
rubber trees
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. 0163 *
Post-harvest crop activities
preparation of tobacco leaves
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. 0164 *
Seed processing
seeds for crops
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
0122 *
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives maple sap, syrup and sugar production
and nuts
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
0131 *
Market gardening; production of spice
crops
vegetables, herbs; except gathering of mushrooms
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
0132
Horticulture; Tree nursery
flowers, seeds
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
0164 *
Seed processing
seeds for vegetables
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
0230 *
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products gathering of mushrooms
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0121
Production of wine grapes and table
grapes
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0122 *
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives fruits, nuts, olives
and nuts
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0129 *
Production of other permanent crops
beverage crops
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0131 *
Market gardening; production of spice
crops
spice crops; except gathering of berries, nuts
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(tung nuts)
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0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0163 *
Post-harvest crop activities
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0230 *
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products gathering of berries and nuts
0121 *
Farming of cattle, sheep, goats, horses,
asses, mules and hinnies; dairy farming
0141
Production of cattle; dairy farming
0121 *
Farming of cattle, sheep, goats, horses,
asses, mules and hinnies; dairy farming
0142
Production of sheep, goats, horses, asses, except cattle farming, dairy
mules and hinnies
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
0143
Production of swine
farming of pigs only
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
0144
Production of poultry
farming of poultry only
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
0145
Production of pet animals
farming of pet animals only
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
0149
Other animal production and production except sheep, pigs, pets, frogs, crocodiles and other aquatic
of animal products
animals
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
0322 *
Freshwater aquaculture
0130
Growing of crops combined with farming 0150
of animals (mixed farming)
Mixed Farming
0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
0161
Agricultural service activities
crop related services; except landscaping
0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
0162
Animal and animal husbandry service
activities (except veterinary)
animal-related services
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preparation of cocoa beans
cattle farming, dairy
frog farms, crocodile farms, marine worm farms
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0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
0163 *
Post-harvest crop activities
0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
7430
Landscape care and maintenance service landscaping portion
activities
0150 *
Hunting, trapping and game propagation 0170
including related service activities
Hunting, trapping & related services
0150 *
Hunting, trapping and game propagation 8499 *
including related service activities
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0211
Forestry activities
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0212
Tree plantation activities
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0221
Natural Forest Logging
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0222
Planted Forest Logging
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0230 *
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products gathering of forest products
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0240
Support services to forestry & logging
service activities
0501 *
Fishing
0311
Marine Fishing
marine fishing only; excludes support services
0501 *
Fishing
0312
Freshwater Fishing
inland fishing only; excludes support services
0501 *
Fishing
0330 *
Support services to fishing & aquaculture support services for fishing; except fish stock management
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preparation of products for primary markets
service activities to promote commercial hunting and
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0501 *
Fishing
6530 *
Management and management
consultancy activities
fish stock management
0502 *
Aquaculture
0321
Marine aquaculture
marine aquaculture only
0502 *
Aquaculture
0322 *
Freshwater aquaculture
freshwater aquaculture only
0502 *
Aquaculture
0330 *
Support services to fishing & aquaculture support services for aquaculture
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
0510
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
0600 *
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural extraction of liquefied hard coal
gas
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
support activities for coal mining
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
1920 *
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
hard-coal fuel briquettes
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
0520
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
except incidental services
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
0600 *
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural extraction of liquefied lignite (probably not practiced)
gas
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
support activities for lignite mining
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
1920 *
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
lignite fuel briquettes
1030 *
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
0822
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
except incidental services
1030 *
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
support activities for peat mining
1110
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural 0600 *
gas
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural
gas
1120
Service activities incidental to oil and gas 0910
extraction excluding surveying
Support activities for petroleum and
natural gas mining
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1200 *
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
0722
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
except incidental services
1200 *
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
incidental services to mining of uranium and thorium ores
1310 *
Mining of iron ores
0710
Mining of iron ores
1310 *
Mining of iron ores
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1320 *
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except 0721
uranium and thorium ores
Mining or non-ferrous metal ores, except
uranium and thorium ores
1320 *
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except 0990 *
uranium and thorium ores
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
incidental services to mining of non-ferrous metal ores,
except uranium and thorium ores
1410 *
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
0810
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
except incidental services
1410 *
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
incidental services to quarrying of stone, sand and clay
1421 *
Mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
0821
Mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
except incidental services
1421 *
Mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
incidental services to mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
1422 *
Extraction of salt
0823
Production of salt
except incidental services
1422 *
Extraction of salt
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
incidental services to the extraction of salt
1422 *
Extraction of salt
1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. manufacture of table salt
1429 *
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
0829
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
except incidental services
1429 *
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
incidental services to other mining and quarrying, n.e.c
1511 *
Production, processing and preserving of 1010
meat and meat products
incidental services to iron ore mining
Production, processing and preserving of except prepared dishes
meat and meat products
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1511 *
Production, processing and preserving of 1075 *
meat and meat products
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
1512 *
Processing and preserving of fish and fish 1020
products
Processing and preserving of fish and fish except prepared dishes
products
1512 *
Processing and preserving of fish and fish 1075 *
products
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
prepared fish dishes
1513 *
Processing and preserving of fruit and
vegetables
1030
Processing and preserving of fruit and
vegetables
except prepared dishes
1513 *
Processing and preserving of fruit and
vegetables
1075 *
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
prepared vegetable dishes
1514
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils 1040
and fats
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils
and fats
1520 *
Manufacture of dairy products
1050
Manufacture of dairy products
1520 *
Manufacture of dairy products
1629 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; - manufacture of wooden shoe parts (e.g. heels and lasts)
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
1531
Manufacture of grain mill products
1061
Manufacture of grain mill products
1532
Manufacture of starches and starch
products
1062
Manufacture of starches and starch
products
1533
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
1063
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
1541
Manufacture of bakery products
1071
Manufacture of bakery products
1542
Manufacture of sugar
1072
Manufacture of sugar
1543
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and
sugar confectionery
1073
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and
sugar confectionery
1544
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles,
couscous and similar farinaceous
products
1074
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles,
couscous and similar farinaceous
products
251
prepared meat dishes
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1549 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 1075 *
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
1549 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 1076
Manufacture of perishable food
preparations
1549 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
1551 *
Distilling, rectifying and blending of
spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
1101
Distilling, rectifying and blending of
spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
1551 *
Distilling, rectifying and blending of
spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
2011 *
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
1552
Manufacture of wines
1102
Manufacture of wines
1553
Manufacture of malt liquors and malt
1103
Manufacture of malt liquors and malt
1554
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of 1104
mineral waters
1200
Note
other prepared meals
production of non-potable ethyl alcohol from fermented
materials
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of
mineral waters
1600
Manufacture of tobacco products
1711 *
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; 1311
weaving of textiles
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; except manufacture of made-up textile articles
weaving of textiles
1711 *
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; 1410 *
weaving of textiles
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except except manufacture of made-up textile articles
fur apparel
1712 *
Finishing of textiles
1312 *
Finishing of textiles
except: silk screen printing on wearing apparel
1712 *
Finishing of textiles
1811 *
Printing
silk screen printing on wearing apparel
1721 *
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, 1321
except apparel
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except: surgical drapes
except apparel
1721 *
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, 3250 *
except apparel
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
1722
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
1322
Manufacture of tobacco products
252
surgical drapes
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1723 *
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and 1323
netting
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and
netting
1723 *
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and 3319 *
netting
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1329 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
laminates of paper and textiles
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1709 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
- manufacture of textile wadding and articles of wadding:
sanitary towels, tampons etc.
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
2740 *
Manufacture of electric lighting
equipment
incandescent mantles
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
3299 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
pressure-sensitive cloth tape; artists' canvas boards and
tracing cloth
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
repairing of fertilizer and chemical storage bags
1730
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted
fabrics and articles
1430
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted
fabrics and articles
1810 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except 1312 *
fur apparel
Finishing of textiles
1810 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except 1410 *
fur apparel
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except except: fire-resistant and protective safety clothing
fur apparel
1810 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except 3250 *
fur apparel
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
fire-resistant and protective safety clothing
1820 *
Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture 1420
of articles of fur
Manufacture of articles of fur
except dressing and dyeing of fur
1820 *
Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture 1511 *
of articles of fur
Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing dressing and dyeing of fur
and dyeing of fur
repairing fishing nets, including mending
waterproofing, coating, rubberizing, or impregnating
purchased garments
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1911
Tanning and dressing of leather
1511 *
Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing
and dyeing of fur
1912 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
1512 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
except: linemen’s safety belts and other belts for
occupational use
1912 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
linemen’s safety belts and other belts for occupational use
1920 *
Manufacture of footwear
1520
Manufacture of footwear
except -plastic footwear parts; -rubber boot and shoe heels
and soles and other rubber footwear parts; - manufacture of
wooden shoe parts (e.g. heels and lasts)
1920 *
Manufacture of footwear
2219 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
rubber boot and shoe heels and soles and other rubber
footwear parts
1920 *
Manufacture of footwear
2220 *
Manufacture of plastics products
plastic footwear parts
2010
Sawmilling and planing of wood
1610
Sawmilling and planing of wood
2021
Manufacture of veneer sheets;
manufacture of plywood, laminboard,
particle board and other panels and
boards
1621
Manufacture of veneer sheets;
manufacture of plywood, laminboard,
particle board and other panels and board
2022
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and
joinery
1622 *
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and
joinery
2023 *
Manufacture of wooden containers
1623
Manufacture of wooden containers
2023 *
Manufacture of wooden containers
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
2029 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; 1629 *
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
Manufacture of other products of wood;
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
254
repairing or reconditioning wooden pallets, shipping drums
or barrels, and similar items
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2029 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; 3250 *
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2101
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
2102
Manufacture of corrugated paper and
paperboard and of containers of paper
and paperboard
1702
Manufacture of corrugated paper and
paperboard and of containers of paper
and paperboard
2109 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
1709 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
except manufacture of printed labels, from purchased labels
2109 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
1811 *
Printing
lithographic printing on purchased labels or tags; gravure
printing on purchased labels or tags; flexographic printing
on purchased labels or tags; screen printing on purchased
labels and tags; other printing on purchased labels and tags
2211 *
Publishing of books, brochures and other 3299 *
publications
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
manufacture of globes
2211 *
Publishing of books, brochures and other 5311 *
publications
Book publishing
except globes
2212
Publishing of newspapers, journals and
periodicals
5312 *
Publishing of newspapers, journals and
periodicals
2213 *
Publishing of music
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
production and distribution
2213 *
Publishing of music
5422 *
Music publishing activities
publishing
2219
Other publishing
5319 *
Other publishing
2221
Printing
1811 *
Printing
2222
Service activities related to printing
1812
Service activities related to printing
2230
Reproduction of recorded media
1820
Reproduction of recorded media
2310
Manufacture of coke oven products
1910
Manufacture of coke oven products
255
cork life preservers
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2320
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
1920 *
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
2330 *
Processing of nuclear fuel
2011 *
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
enrichment of uranium
2330 *
Processing of nuclear fuel
2100 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances
2330 *
Processing of nuclear fuel
2420 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
smelting and refining of uranium
2411
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2011 *
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2412
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen
compounds
2012
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen
compounds
2413
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms 2013
and of synthetic rubber
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
and of synthetic rubber
2421
Manufacture of pesticides and other
agrochemical products
Manufacture of pesticides and other
agrochemical products
2422
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and
2022
similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and
similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
2423 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
2100 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
except dental fillings, dental cement
2423 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
surgical dressings, surgical sutures, etc., medicated;
ndustrial furnace installation, repair and maintenance of
furnaces and other heating equipment
2021
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Note
2424
Manufacture of soap and detergents,
cleaning and polishing preparations,
perfumes and toilet preparations
2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 1079 *
n.e.c.
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. iodizing table salt
2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 2029 *
n.e.c.
Manufacture of other chemical products except semifinished dice or wafers, semiconductor
n.e.c.
2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 2610 *
n.e.c.
Manufacture of electronic components
semifinished dice or wafers, semiconductor
2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 2680
n.e.c.
Manufacture of magnetic and optical
media
prepared unrecorded magnetic and optical media
2430
Manufacture of man-made fibres
Manufacture of man-made fibres
2511
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; 2211
retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes;
retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
2519 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
2219 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
2519 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
inflatable rubber life vests and rubber gloves (surgical,
electricians', etc.)
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
laminates of paper and plastic
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
2220 *
Manufacture of plastics products
except technical laminates; plastic noncurrent carrying
wiring devices including plastic electrical conduit and
fittings, plastic junction boxes, face plates, and similar,
plastic pole line fittings; plastic hard hats and other plastic
safety equipment
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
technical laminates;
2030
Manufacture of soap and detergents,
cleaning and polishing preparations,
perfumes and toilet preparations
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Note
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
plastic noncurrent carrying wiring devices including plastic
electrical conduit and fittings, plastic junction boxes, face
plates, and similar, plastic pole line fittings
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
plastics hard hats and other personal safety equipment of
plastics
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
3291 *
Manufacture of signs
plastic signs
2610
Manufacture of glass and glass products 2310
Manufacture of glass and glass products
2691
Manufacture of non-structural nonrefractory ceramic ware
2391
Manufacture of non-structural nonrefractory ceramic ware
2692
Manufacture of refractory ceramic
products
2392
Manufacture of refractory ceramic
products
2693
Manufacture of structural non-refractory 2393
clay and ceramic products
Manufacture of structural non-refractory
clay and ceramic products
2694
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster 2394
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster
2695
Manufacture of articles of concrete,
cement and plaster
2395
Manufacture of articles of concrete,
cement and plaster
2696
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
2396
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
2699 *
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
2399
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
except asbestos garments (i.e., fire fighting protection
suits);
2699 *
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
carbon and graphite fibers and products (except electrodes
and electrical applications)
2699 *
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
asbestos garments (i.e., fire-fighting protection suits)
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Note
2710
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
2410
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
2720 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
laminates of paper and metal foil
2720 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
2420 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
except laminates of paper and metal foil;
2731
Casting of iron and steel
2431
Casting of iron and steel
2732
Casting of non-ferrous metals
2432
Casting of non-ferrous metals
2811 *
Manufacture of structural metal products 2511
Manufacture of structural metal products
2811 *
Manufacture of structural metal products 3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
repair only
2812 *
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and
containers of metal
2512
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and
containers of metal
except repair
2812 *
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and
containers of metal
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
repair of metal tanks
2813 *
Manufacture of steam generators, except 2513
central heating hot water boilers
Manufacture of steam generators, except
central heating hot water boilers
2813 *
Manufacture of steam generators, except 3311 *
central heating hot water boilers
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
repair only
28-36
(various manufacturing/installation
activities)
3320
Installation of industrial machinery and
equipment
installation of industrial machinery
2891
Forging, pressing, stamping and rollforming of metal; powder metallurgy
2591
Forging, pressing, stamping and rollforming of metal; powder metallurgy
259
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Note
2892
Treatment and coating of metals; general 2592
mechanical engineering on a fee or
contract basis
Treatment and coating of metals; general except farriers
mechanical engineering on a fee or
contract basis
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
2593
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
except: - construction and surface mining drill bits; underground mining drill bits; - cutting dies, made in die
shops; - metal working bits and similar cutting tool
attachments and accessories including collars, collets,
clamps, chucks, etc.;
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
2822 *
Manufacture of machine tools
- cutting dies, made in die shops; - metal working bits and
similar cutting tool attachments and accessories including
collars, collets, clamps, chucks, etc.;
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
2824 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
- construction and surface mining drill bits; - underground
mining drill bits;
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
repair only
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
2599 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
except metal safety headgear and other metal personal
safety devices; repair of steel shipping drums; white boards
and marker boards
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
2817 *
Manufacture of office machinery and
equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
white boards and marker boards
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
metal safety headgear and other metal personal safety
devices
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
3291 *
Manufacture of signs
metal sign plates
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3311 *
Description
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
Note
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
2911 *
Manufacture of engines and turbines,
2811
except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
Manufacture of engines and turbines,
except repair
except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
2911 *
Manufacture of engines and turbines,
3312 *
except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of nonautomotive engines
2912 *
Manufacture of pumps, compressors, taps 2812
and valves
Manufacture of fluid power equipment
hydraulic eqipment; except repair
2912 *
Manufacture of pumps, compressors, taps 2813
and valves
Manufacture of other pumps,
compressors, taps and valves
non-hydraulic equipment; except repair
2912 *
Manufacture of pumps, compressors, taps 3312 *
and valves
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of pumps and related equipment, repair of valves
2913 *
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing 2814
and driving elements
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing except repair
and driving elements
2913 *
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing 3312 *
and driving elements
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of gearing and driving elements
2914 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
2815 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
except repair
2914 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair and maintenance of industrial process furnaces
2915 *
Manufacture of lifting and handling
equipment
2816
Manufacture of lifting and handling
equipment
except repair; installation of materials handling equipment
in buildings
2915 *
Manufacture of lifting and handling
equipment
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of materials handling equipment
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
laboratory type distilling apparatus, laboratory centrifuges,
laboratory ultrasonic cleaning machinery
261
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Description
Note
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
ultrasonic cleaning machines (except laboratory and dental)
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
2819 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
except repair; textile printing machinery
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
2826 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
textile printing machinery
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
weighing equipment repair and maintenance; repair of
commercial refrigeration equipment and air purifying
equipment, repair of commercial-type general purpose
machinery
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of laboratory type distilling apparatus, laboratory
optical equipment
centrifuges, laboratory ultrasonic cleaning machinery
2921 *
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry 2821
machinery
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry
machinery
2921 *
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry 3312 *
machinery
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
maintenance and repair of agricultural tractors, repair of
agricultural machinery and forestry and logging machinery
2922 *
Manufacture of machine tools
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
electric handheld soldering irons and soldering guns
2922 *
Manufacture of machine tools
2822 *
Manufacture of machine tools
except repair; electric hand held soldering irons and
soldering guns
2922 *
Manufacture of machine tools
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of other powered hand-tools, repair and maintenance
of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools and
accessories, repair and maintenance of other machine tools
2923 *
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy 2823
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy except repair
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2923 *
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy 3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair and maintenance of metallurgy machinery
2924 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
2824 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
except repair
2924 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair and maintenance of mining, construction, and oil and
gas field machinery
2925 *
Manufacture of machinery for food,
beverage and tobacco processing
2825
Manufacture of machinery for food,
beverage and tobacco processing
except repair
2925 *
Manufacture of machinery for food,
beverage and tobacco processing
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair and maintenance of food, beverage, and tobacco
processing machinery
2926 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
2826 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
except repair
2926 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair and maintenance of textile apparel, and leather
production machinery, repair and maintenance of
papermaking machinery
2927 *
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 2594
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition except repair; tanks and fighting vehicles
2927 *
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 2910 *
Manufacture of motor vehicles
tanks and fighting vehicles
2927 *
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of sporting and recreational guns; repair and
maintenance of fire arms and ordnance;
2929 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
except repair
2929 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair and maintenance of other special purpose machinery
2930 *
Manufacture of domestic appliances
n.e.c.
2750
Manufacture of domestic appliances
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2930 *
Manufacture of domestic appliances
n.e.c.
2815 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
- manufacture of permanent mount electric space heaters,
electric swimming pool heaters, non-electric household
heating equipment, such as solar heating, steam heating, oil
heat and similar furnaces and heating equipment
2930 *
Manufacture of domestic appliances
n.e.c.
2819 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
attic ventilation fans
3000 *
Manufacture of office, accounting and
computing machinery
2620
Manufacture of computers and peripheral computers-analog, digital, and hybrid (=334111); storage
equipment
devices, such as hard drives, floppy drives, CD or DVD
computer drives, tape backup storage devices, and similar
(=334112); computer terminals (=334113); ATMs, point of
sale terminals, etc., printer
3000 *
Manufacture of office, accounting and
computing machinery
2817 *
Manufacture of office machinery and
equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
3000 *
Manufacture of office, accounting and
computing machinery
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of computer projectors
optical equipment
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
electronic transformers (solid state), coils, chokes, and
other inductors
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
2710 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
except electronic transformers;solid state inverters,
rectifying apparatus, fuel cells, regulated and unregulated
power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies;
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
solid state inverters, rectifying apparatus, fuel cells,
regulated and unregulated power supplies, uninterruptible
power supplies
264
calculating machines, cash registers, adding machines,
postage meters, typewriters, dedicated word processing
equipment, stenography machines, mail handling machines,
collating machinery, etc. photocopiers; toner cartridges;
dictating machines
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Note
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of electronic transformers (solid state), coils, chokes,
optical equipment
and other inductors
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
repair of electric motors
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
electronic connectors such as cylindrical, rack and panel,
printed circuit, etc.; electronic switches, such as snap,
toggle, rocker, etc., for use in electronic apparatus
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
terminals, switches, outlets, taps, plugs, wire connectors,
lightning arrestors, and similar current carrying devices;
boxes, such as outlet, junction and switch; transmission
pole and line hardware
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
surge suppressors
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and ***relevant?*** repair of electronic connectors such as
optical equipment
cylindrical, rack and panel, printed circuit, etc.; electronic
switches, such as snap, toggle, rocker, etc., for use in
electronic apparatus
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
repair and maintenance of distribution and control
apparatus for electricity
3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable 2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
harness assemblies (insulated wire and connectors) for
electronic use, including printer cables, monitor cables, and
similar
3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable 2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
fiber optic cable made from purchased strand (data
transmission); insulating purchased wire
3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable 2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
appliance cords, extension cords, and other electrical cord
sets with insulated wire and connectors
265
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3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable 3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and ***relevant?*** repair of harness assemblies (insulated
optical equipment
wire and connectors) for electronic use, including printer
cables, monitor cables, and similar
3140
Manufacture of accumulators, primary
cells and primary batteries
2720
Manufacture of batteries
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
2740 *
Manufacture of electric lighting
equipment
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
3011 *
Building of ships and floating structures lighting equipment for ships
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
3020 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
lighting equipment for railways
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
3030 *
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and
related machinery
lighting equipment for aircraft
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
3291 *
Manufacture of signs
illuminated signs
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2599 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
permanent magnets, metallic
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
burglar and fire alarm systems
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
mine detectors, sending out and responding to a signal;
pulse (signal) generators; metal detectors
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2710 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
electric outboard motors
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
electrical insulators (except glass or porcelain), base metal
conduit and fittings
266
manufacture of electric light bulbs, tubes, parts and
components (except glass blanks), including flash bulbs;
manufacture of residential electric lighting fixtures,
including lamp shades (except glass or plastic);
manufacture of commercial, industrial, a
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Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2740 *
Manufacture of electric lighting
equipment
bug zappers without light; signaling equipment such as
traffic and pedestrian signaling equipment
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
electromagnets, carbon and graphite electrodes, contacts,
and other electrical carbon and graphite products; particle
accelerators, chimes and bells, miscellaneous electrical
machinery (see index list); signaling equipment such as
traffic and pedestrian s
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2822 *
Manufacture of machine tools
electroplating machinery
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2930 *
Manufacture of parts and accessories for lighting equipment for vehicles; other el. Equipment for
motor vehicles and their engines
vehicles; electromagnetic brakes and clutches
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of mine detectors, sending out and responding to a
optical equipment
signal; pulse (signal) generators; metal detectors
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
repair and maintenance of miscellaneous electrical
machinery
3210 *
Manufacture of electronic valves and
tubes and other electronic components
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
electron tubes including CRTs, other vacuum tubes and
parts (except glass blanks); bare printed circuits, rigid and
flexible (no components attached or inserted);
semiconductors and related devices, including discretes
(transistors, diodes, and similar),
3210 *
Manufacture of electronic valves and
tubes and other electronic components
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
electrical capacitors, resistors, condensers, and similar,
accelerators
267
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Note
3210 *
Manufacture of electronic valves and
tubes and other electronic components
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of electron tubes including CRTs, other vacuum
optical equipment
tubes and parts (except glass blanks); bare printed circuits,
rigid and flexible (no components attached or inserted);
semiconductors and related devices, including discretes
(transistors, diodes, and
3220 *
Manufacture of television and radio
transmitters and apparatus for line
telephony and line telegraphy
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
central office switching equipment, cordless telephones
(except cellular), PBX equipment, telephones, and data
communications equipment, such as bridges, routers, and
gateways; wireless telephone equipment, radio and
television broadcast equipment, CCTV e
3220 *
Manufacture of television and radio
transmitters and apparatus for line
telephony and line telegraphy
8512
Repair of communication equipment
repair of communications equipment (in combination with
manufacturing)
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
heads (pickup, recording, read/write, etc.), phonograph
needles
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
telephone answering machines; broadcast studio equipment
such as reproduction equipment, transmitting and receiving
antennas, paging equipment; radio and infrared remote
control devices; dictating machines
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
2640
Manufacture of consumer electronics
except telephone answering machines; broadcast studio
equipment such as reproduction equipment, transmitting
and receiving antennas, paging equipment; radio and
infrared remote control devices
268
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Description
Note
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of heads (pickup, recording, read/write, etc.),
optical equipment
phonograph needles
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
2660
Manufacture of irradiation,
electromedical and electrotherapeutic
equipment
electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus
manufacturing, medical laser equipment, medical
endoscopic equipment
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
2819 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
levels, tape measures and similar handtools, machinists'
precision tools (except optical)
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
alignment and tire balancing equipment; balancing
equipment (except wheel balancing)
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
3100 *
Manufacture of furniture
hydraulic type beauty and barber chairs
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
including orthopedic and prosthetic devices, gas masks;
artificial teeth, bridges, etc., made in dental labs; laboratory
sterilizers, hospital and surgical furniture; dental
instruments; glass eyes; bone plates and screws, syringes,
needles, catheters, ca
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus
optical equipment
manufacturing, medical laser equipment, medical
endoscopic equipment; X-ray and other irradiation
apparatus, medical; repair of electromedical and
electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing, medica
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3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
repair and maintenance of medical equipment, electrical
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
communication signal testing apparatus
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
flight recorders, search, detection, navigation, aeronautical,
and nautical equipment, including sonabouys;
environmental controls and automatic controls for
appliances, temperature, humidity and similar; fluid meters
and counting devices; instruments for
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
2670 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
equipment
optical measuring and checking devices and instruments,
such as optical comparators, gun sighting and fire control
equipment, optical alignment, test, and control equipment;
photographic light meters, range finders, etc
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
alignment and tire balancing equipment; balancing
equipment (except wheel balancing)
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
medical thermometers; laboratory scales, balances,
incubators, and miscellaneous laboratory apparatus for
measuring, testing, etc.
270
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3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of flight recorders, search, detection, navigation,
optical equipment
aeronautical, and nautical equipment, including sonabouys;
environmental controls and automatic controls for
appliances, temperature, humidity and similar; fluid meters
and counting devices; instr
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
repair and maintenance of precision instruments and
apparatus
3313 *
Manufacture of industrial process control 2650 *
equipment
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
industrial process control equipment manufacturing
3313 *
Manufacture of industrial process control 3313 *
equipment
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of industrial process control equipment
optical equipment
manufacturing
3313 *
Manufacture of industrial process control 3314 *
equipment
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
repair of process control instruments
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
2670 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
equipment
optical instruments and lenses, optical microscopes,
binoculars, telescopes. Etc.; photographic equipment
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
fiber optic cable made from purchased strand (live
transmission of images)
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
photolithography equipment for semiconductor
manufacture
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
ophthalmic goods, eyeglasses, sunglasses, lenses ground to
prescription, contact lenses, safety goggles
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3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of optical instruments and lenses, optical
optical equipment
microscopes, binoculars, telescopes. Etc.; photographic
equipment
3330 *
Manufacture of watches and clocks
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
parking meters; watches, clocks, and parts (except watch
bands of metal and precious metal), such as watch cases
and housings of all materials, movements, chronometers,
and similar - also includes time clocks, time/date stamps,
time locks, and similar tim
3330 *
Manufacture of watches and clocks
3211 *
Manufacture of jewellery and related
articles
precious metal watch bands; watch bands, metal (except
precious metal); manufacture of metallic watch straps
3330 *
Manufacture of watches and clocks
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and repair of parking meters; also includes time clocks,
optical equipment
time/date stamps, time locks, and similar timing devices
3410
Manufacture of motor vehicles
2910 *
Manufacture of motor vehicles
3420
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for
motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers
and semi-trailers
2920
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for
motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers
and semi-trailers
3430
Manufacture of parts and accessories for 2930 *
motor vehicles and their engines
Manufacture of parts and accessories for
motor vehicles and their engines
3511 *
Building and repairing of ships
3011 *
Building of ships and floating structures except repair
3511 *
Building and repairing of ships
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
repairs and routine maintenance performed by floating drydocks;
3512 *
Building and repairing of pleasure and
sporting boats
3012
Building of pleasure and sporting boats
except repair
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3512 *
Building and repairing of pleasure and
sporting boats
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
pleasure boat repair and maintenance services (not also
selling new boats); retail and repair of new boats, primarily
repair;
3520 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
3020 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
except repair
3520 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
repairing locomotives and railroad cars (except factory
rebuilding or factory conversion)
3530 *
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
manufacture of aircraft launching gear, aircraft carrier
catapults and related equipment
3530 *
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
3030 *
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and
related machinery
including satellites
3530 *
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory
conversion, factory overhaul, factory rebuilding)
3591
Manufacture of motorcycles
3091
Manufacture of motorcycles
3592
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid
carriages
3092
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid
carriages
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment 3099
n.e.c.
Manufacture of other transport equipment except decorative food wagons
n.e.c.
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment 3100 *
n.e.c.
Manufacture of furniture
decorative food wagons
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment 3311 *
n.e.c.
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
repair of shopping carts
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment 3315 *
n.e.c.
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
repair of animal drawn buggies and wagons
3610 *
Manufacture of furniture
Manufacture of office machinery and
equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
blackboards
2817 *
273
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3610 *
Manufacture of furniture
3100 *
Manufacture of furniture
3610 *
Manufacture of furniture
8524 *
Repair of furniture and home furnishings repair of office furniture, restoration of furniture
3691
Manufacture of jewellery and related
articles
3211 *
Manufacture of jewellery and related
articles
3692 *
Manufacture of musical instruments
3220
Manufacture of musical instruments
except restoring of organs and other historic musical
instruments
3692 *
Manufacture of musical instruments
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
restoration services for organs and similar instruments
3693 *
Manufacture of sports goods
3230
Manufacture of sports goods
except ear and noise plugs (e.g., for swimming and noise
protection)
3693 *
Manufacture of sports goods
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
ear and noise plugs (e.g., for swimming and noise
protection)
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
automatic bowling alley equipment
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
3240
Manufacture of games and toys
except: bowling alley and equipment installation; except
automatic bowling alley equipment (-->2829)
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
repair of pinball machines and other coin-operated games,
bowling alley equipment, and similar equipment
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
4129 *
Other building installation
bowling alley installation
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1329 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
powder puffs and mitts
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1512 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
horse whips and riding crops
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1622 *
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and
joinery
blocks for the manufacture of smoking pipes
274
except repair; blackboards; modular furniture attachment
and installation, partition installation
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3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1629 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; handles for umbrellas, canes and similar
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1709 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
2029 *
Manufacture of other chemical products matches
n.e.c.
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
2219 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
rubber brushes; hard rubber pipe stems, hard rubber combs,
hair pins, hair rollers, and similar
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
2220 *
Manufacture of plastics products
manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor
coverings; cigar and cigarette holders, combs, plastics hair
curlers, plastics novelties and similar
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
2599 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
metal vacuum jugs and bottles; metal badges and metal
military insignia; metal hair curlers, metal umbrella handles
and frames, combs
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
manufacture of roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and
other fairground amusements
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
3212
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and
related articles
imitation jewellery
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
3299 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
excluding: - powder puffs and mitts (--> 1329), imitation
jewellery
- horse whips and riding crops (--> 1512)
- blocks for the manufacture of smoking pipes (-->1622)
- handles for umbrellas, canes and similar (--> 1629)
- paper novelties made from pur
3710
Recycling of metal waste and scrap
3730 *
Materials recovery
275
paper novelties made from purchased paper
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3720
Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap 3730 *
Materials recovery
4010
Production, transmission and distribution 3410
of electricity
Electric power generation, transmission
and distribution
4020
Manufacture of gas; distribution of
gaseous fuels through mains
3420
Manufacture of gas; distribution of
gaseous fuels through mains
4030 *
Steam and hot water supply
1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. manufacture of ice for non-food purposes
4030 *
Steam and hot water supply
3430
Steam and air conditioning supply
4100
Collection, purification and distribution
of water
3500
Water collection and supply
4510
Site preparation
4110
Site preparation
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
3910
Construction of residential buildings
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
3920
Construction of non-residential buildings construction of non-residential buildings
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
4010
Construction of roads and motorways
construction of roads etc.
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
4020
Construction of utility projects
construction of sewer sytems, water, gas, power and
communications lines
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
4030
Construction of other civil engineering
projects
construction of dams, tunnels, railways, waterways
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
4140
Other specialized trades
foundations, bricklaying etc.
4530 *
Building installation
4121
Electrical installation
electrical installation
4530 *
Building installation
4122
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning
installation
plumbing, heat and air-cond. Installation
4530 *
Building installation
4129 *
Other building installation
instalation of elevators, automated doors etc.
4540
Building completion
4130
Building completion
276
except ice for cooling purposes
construction of residential buildings
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4550
Renting of construction or demolition
equipment with operator
4150
Renting of construction or demolition
equipment with operator
5010
Sale of motor vehicles
4210
Sale of motor vehicles
5020 *
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 4220
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
5020 *
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 4821 *
Service activities incidental to land
transportation
5030
Sale of motor vehicle parts and
accessories
4230
Sale of motor vehicle parts and
accessories
5040
Sale, maintenance and repair of
motorcycles and related parts and
accessories
4240
Sale, maintenance and repair of
motorcycles and related parts and
accessories
5050
Retail sale of automotive fuel
4470
Retail sale of automotive fuel
5110
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
4310
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
5121
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials
and live animals
4320
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials
and live animals
5122
Wholesale of food, beverages and
tobacco
4330
Wholesale of food, beverages and
tobacco
5131
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and
footwear
4341
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and
footwear
5139
Wholesale of other household goods
4349
Wholesale of other household goods
5141
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous
fuels and related products
4351
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous
fuels and related products
5142
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
4352
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
5143
Wholesale of construction materials,
hardware, plumbing and heating
equipment and supplies
4353
Wholesale of construction materials,
hardware, plumbing and heating
equipment and supplies
5149
Wholesale of other intermediate products, 4359
waste and scrap
Wholesale of other intermediate products,
waste and scrap
277
Note
towing and road side assistance
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Description
Note
5151
Wholesale of computers, computer
peripheral equipment and software
5152
Wholesale of electronic and
4362
telecommunications parts and equipment
Wholesale of electronic and
telecommunications parts and equipment
5159 *
Wholesale of other machinery, equipment 4363
and supplies
Wholesale of agricultural machinery,
equipment and supplies
agricultural machinery, including lawnmowers
5159 *
Wholesale of other machinery, equipment 4369
and supplies
Wholesale of other machinery and
equipment
machinery except agricultural
4390
Wholesale of computers, computer
peripheral equipment and software
5190
Other wholesale
5211
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with 4410
food, beverages or tobacco
predominating
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with
food, beverages or tobacco
predominating
5219
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores 4420
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores
5220 *
Retail sale of food, beverages and
tobacco in specialized stores
4431
Retail sale of food in specialized stores
food stores
5220 *
Retail sale of food, beverages and
tobacco in specialized stores
4432
Retail sale of beverages in specialized
stores
beverage stores
5220 *
Retail sale of food, beverages and
tobacco in specialized stores
4433
Retail sale of tobacco products in
specialized stores
tobacco stores
5231
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical 4442
goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical
goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
5232
Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear 4441
and leather goods
Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear
and leather goods
5233 *
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
4444
Other wholesale
278
household appliances and equipment, except audio/visual
and recordings
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5233 *
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
4453
Retail sale of audio/visual equipment
5233 *
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
4454
Retail sale of music and video recordings audio and video tapes, CDs, music cassettes
5234
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass 4443
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
4451
Retail sale of computers and software
computers, software
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
4452
Retail sale of telecommunications
equipment
telecommunications equipment
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
4461
Retail sale of books, newspapers and
stationary
books, newspapers and stationery
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
4462
Retail sale of games and toys
games and toys
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
4463
Retail sale of sporting equipment
sporting equipment
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
4469
Other retail sale in specialized stores
other specialized retail sale
5240
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores 4480
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
5251 *
Retail sale via mail order houses
4491
Retail sale via mail order houses
mail order houses
5251 *
Retail sale via mail order houses
4492 *
Retail sale via Internet
internet sales
5252
Retail sale via stalls and markets
4493
Retail sale via stalls and markets
sales via stalls and markets
5259 *
Other non-store retail sale
4492 *
Retail sale via Internet
Internet auctions
5259 *
Other non-store retail sale
4499
Other non-store retail sale
other non-store retail
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods 7320 *
Security systems service activities
only locksmiths
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods 8521
Repair and maintenance of consumer
electronics
Repair of consumer electronics
279
radio, tv and other audio visual equipment
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5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods 8522
Repair and maintenance of household
appliances and home and garden
equipment
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods 8523
Repair and maintenance of footwear and repair of boots, shoes, luggage and the like
leather goods
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods 8524 *
Repair of furniture and home furnishings furniture repair and refinishing
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods 8529
Repair and maintenance of personal and repair of personal and household goods n.e.c., excl repair
household goods, not elsewhere classified of furniture, boots, shoes, etc, household appliances and
home and garden equipment, consumer electronics,
activities of locksmiths
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision 5110
of short-stay accommodation
Hotels and similar accommodations
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision 5120
of short-stay accommodation
Inns, pensions and similar establishments
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision 5130
of short-stay accommodation
Holiday accommodations
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision 5140
of short-stay accommodation
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks,
recreational camps and campgrounds
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision 5190
of short-stay accommodation
Other accommodation
5520 *
Restaurants, bars and canteens
Restaurants and other food service
activities
5210
280
repair of household appliances, home and garden
equipment
restaurants
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5520 *
Restaurants, bars and canteens
5220
Catering and Food Services contracting
catering activities
5520 *
Restaurants, bars and canteens
5230
Beverage serving activities
beverage serving activities
6010 *
Transport via railways
4511
Passenger rail transport
passenger rail transport
6010 *
Transport via railways
4512
Freight rail transport
freight rail transport
6010 *
Transport via railways
4821 *
Service activities incidental to land
transportation
activities such as switching and shunting, operation of
railroad infrastructure; maintenance and minor repair of
rolling stock
6021
Other scheduled passenger land transport 4521
Other scheduled passenger land transport
6022
Other non-scheduled passenger land
transport
4522
Other non-scheduled passenger land
transport
6023
Freight transport by road
4523
Freight transport by road
6030
Transport via pipelines
4530
Transport via pipeline
6110 *
Sea and coastal water transport
4611
Sea and coastal passenger water transport passenger water transport
6110 *
Sea and coastal water transport
4612
Sea and coastal freight water transport
freight water transport
6120 *
Inland water transport
4621
Inland passenger water transport
passenger water transport
6120 *
Inland water transport
4622
Inland freight water transport
freight water transport
6210 *
Scheduled air transport
4710 *
Passenger air transport
scheduled passenger air transport
6210 *
Scheduled air transport
4720 *
Freight air transport
scheduled freight air transport
6220 *
Non-scheduled air transport
4710 *
Passenger air transport
non-scheduled passenger air transport
6220 *
Non-scheduled air transport
4720 *
Freight air transport
non-scheduled freight air transport
6301
Cargo handling
4824
Cargo handling
6302
Storage and warehousing
4810
Warehousing and storage
6303 *
Other supporting transport activities
4821 *
Service activities incidental to land
transportation
281
support activities for land transport
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6303 *
Other supporting transport activities
4822
Service activities incidental to water
transportation
support activities for water transport
6303 *
Other supporting transport activities
4823
Service activities incidental to air
transportation
support activities for air transport
6304 *
Activities of travel agencies and tour
operators; tourist assistance activities
n.e.c.
7211
Travel Agencies
6304 *
Activities of travel agencies and tour
operators; tourist assistance activities
n.e.c.
7212
Tour Operators
tour operators
6304 *
Activities of travel agencies and tour
operators; tourist assistance activities
n.e.c.
7220 *
Other Reservation services
tourism offices and similar facilities; tourist guide services,
misc. travel arrangement activities, such as timeshare
exchange services, separate transportation ticket offices,
travel assistance automobile clubs, hotel reservation
services, etc.
6309 *
Activities of other transport agencies
4825
Activities of transport agencies (except
travel agencies)
except bill auditing and freight rate information
6309 *
Activities of other transport agencies
6990 *
Other professional, scientific and
technical activities
bill auditing and freight rate information
6411 *
National post activities
5010 *
Postal activities
6411 *
National post activities
5020 *
Courier activities
6412 *
Courier activities other than national post 5010 *
activities
Postal activities
6412 *
Courier activities other than national post 5020 *
activities
Courier activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5610
Wired telecommunications activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5621
Wireless telecommunications activities
(except satellite)
282
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6420 *
Telecommunications
5622
Satellite telecommunications activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5630
Cable and other subscription
programming distribution
6420 *
Telecommunications
5640
Other telecommunications activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5721
Internet service providers
6511
Central banking
5911
Central banking
6519
Other monetary intermediation
5919
Other monetary intermediation
6591
Financial leasing
5991
Financial leasing
6592
Other credit granting
5992
Other credit granting
6599 *
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
5999
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
6599 *
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
6340
Leasing of nonfinancial intangible assets Portion of 6599 dealing with leasing of intangible assets is
included in newly formed Group 634
6599 *
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
6511
Activities of financial holding companies activities of financial holding companies
6601 *
Life insurance
6011
Life insurance
Life insurance except reinsurance
6601 *
Life insurance
6020 *
Reinsurance
Reinsurance
6602
Pension funding
6030
Pension funding
6603 *
Non-life insurance
6012
Non-life insurance
Non-life insurance except reinsurance
6603 *
Non-life insurance
6020 *
Reinsurance
Reinsurance
6711
Administration of financial markets
6111
Administration of financial markets
6712
Security dealing activities
6112
Security dealing activities
6719
Activities auxiliary to financial
intermediation n.e.c.
6119
Activities auxiliary to financial
intermediation n.e.c.
6720 *
Activities auxiliary to insurance and
pension funding
6121
Risk and damage evaluation
283
ISPs and backbone services
Other financial intermediation n.e.c, exc. financial holding
companies, leasing of non-financial intangible assets
average and loss adjusting, risk and damage evaluating,
investigation in connection with insurance
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Description
Note
6720 *
Activities auxiliary to insurance and
pension funding
6122
Activities of insurance agents
6720 *
Activities auxiliary to insurance and
pension funding
6129
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding,
pension funding
except insurance agents, loss adjustors, risk and damage
evaluators, insurance investigators and actuaries
7010
Real estate activities with own or leased 6210
property
Real estate activities with own or leased
property
7020 *
Real estate activities on a fee or contract 6220
basis
Real estate activities on a fee or contract Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis, excluding
basis
facilities management activities
7020 *
Real estate activities on a fee or contract 7410 *
basis
Facilities support activities
managing of real estate on a fee or contract basis except
that of correctional facilities
7111 *
Renting of land transport equipment
6311
Renting of motor vehicles
Renting of automobiles
7111 *
Renting of land transport equipment
6319 *
Renting of other transport equipment
Renting, operational leasing of land transport equipment
except automobiles
7112
Renting of water transport equipment
6319 *
Renting of other transport equipment
7113
Renting of air transport equipment
6319 *
Renting of other transport equipment
7121
Renting of agricultural machinery and
equipment
6321
Renting of agricultural machinery and
equipment
7122
Renting of construction and civil
engineering machinery and equipment
6322
Renting of construction and civil
engineering machinery and equipment
7123
Renting of office machinery and
equipment (including computers)
6323
Renting of office machinery and
equipment (including computers)
7129
Renting of other machinery and
equipment n.e.c.
6329
Renting of other machinery and
equipment n.e.c.
7130 *
Renting of personal and household goods 6331
n.e.c.
Rental of recreational and sports
equipment
284
activities of insurance agents
portion of renting of personal and household goods renting of recreational and sports equipment
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Description
Note
7130 *
Renting of personal and household goods 6339
n.e.c.
Renting of other personal and household renting of other personal and household goods, etc. excl.
goods n.e.c.
recreational and sports equipment
7210
Hardware consultancy
5712 *
Hardware and software consultancy
activities
7221
Software publishing
5320 *
Software publishing
7229 *
Other software consultancy and supply
5711
Computer programming activities
7229 *
Other software consultancy and supply
5712 *
Hardware and software consultancy
activities
software consulting, integration of multiple software
packages within users systems
7230 *
Data processing
5713
Computer facilities management
activities
managing the computer facilities of others (facilities on the
client's premises)
7230 *
Data processing
5723
Data processing, hosting and related
activities
data processing services, CPU time share services, hosting,
scanning services, diskette certification services, using own
equipment to process clients' data
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5311 *
of electronic content
Book publishing
respective internet publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5312 *
of electronic content
Publishing of newspapers, journals and
periodicals
respective internet publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5319 *
of electronic content
Other publishing
internet publishing (where feasible)
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5319 *
of electronic content
Other publishing
machine readable directory and mailing list publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5320 *
of electronic content
Software publishing
internet publishing of software
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5511 *
of electronic content
Radio broadcasting
internet radio broadcasting
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5512 *
of electronic content
Television broadcasting
image with sound internet broadcasting
285
computer hardware consulting, hardware and software
integration services
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Description
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Description
Note
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution 5722
of electronic content
Web search portals
web search portals
7250 *
Maintenance and repair of office,
accounting and computing machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
repair of photocopiers, cash registers, accounting
machinery, duplicators…
7250 *
Maintenance and repair of office,
accounting and computing machinery
8511
Repair and maintenance of computers
and peripheral equipment
Only the portion concerning the maintenance and repair of
computing machinery is included here
7290
Other computer-related activities
5714
Other computer related activities n.e.c.
7310 *
Research and experimental development 6711
on natural sciences and engineering
(NSE)
Research and experimental development biotechnology research and experimental development
in biotechnology
7310 *
Research and experimental development 6719
on natural sciences and engineering
(NSE)
Other research and experimental
development on natural sciences and
engineering
7320
Research and experimental development 6720
on social sciences and humanities (SSH)
Research and experimental development
on social sciences and humanities
7411
Legal activities
6410
Legal activities
7412
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing
activities; tax consultancy
6420
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing
activities; tax consultancy
7413
Market research and public opinion
polling
6820
Market research and public opinion
polling
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
6512
Activities of non-financial holding
companies
other holding companies except bank holding companies
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
6520
Activities of head offices
corporate, subsidiary and regional managing offices
286
research and expeimental development in natural sciences
and engineering, except biotechnology research and
experimental development
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Description
Note
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
6530 *
Management and management
consultancy activities
management and management consulting services, exc.
Executive search and consulting
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
7650
Educational support services
management services that support educational processes
and systems
7421
Architectural and engineering activities
and related technical consultancy
6610
Architectural and engineering activities
and related technical consultancy
7422
Technical testing and analysis
6620
Technical testing and analysis
7430
Advertising
6810
Advertising
7491 *
Labour recruitment and provision of
personnel
7110 *
Activities of employment placement
agencies
personnel search, selection referral and placement
7491 *
Labour recruitment and provision of
personnel
7120
Temporary help activities
provision of temporary help
7491 *
Labour recruitment and provision of
personnel
7130
Human resources provision and
management of human resources
functions
7492 *
Investigation and security activities
7310
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car
Services
7492 *
Investigation and security activities
7320 *
Security systems service activities
7493 *
Building-cleaning and industrial-cleaning 7421
activities
General interior cleaning of buildings
7493 *
Building-cleaning and industrial-cleaning 7429 *
activities
Other building and industrial cleaning
activities
7494
Photographic activities
6910
Photographic activities
7495 *
Packaging activities
2029 *
Manufacture of other chemical products filling of aerosols
n.e.c.
7495 *
Packaging activities
7533
Packaging activities
remote controlled supervision, prequalification of alarms
except filling of aerosols
287
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Description
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Description
Note
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
audio recording of conferences and seminars
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
5422 *
Music publishing activities
administration of music copyrights for others
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
5739
Other information services n.e.c.
telephone based information services, information search
services on a contract or fee basis, news clipping services,
press clipping services
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
6990 *
Other professional, scientific and
technical activities
other business activities using more advanced professional,
scientific and technical skills
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7511
Office administrative service activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7512
Business service activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7519
Other Business Support Services
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7520
Activities of call centres
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7531 *
Activities of collection agencies and
credit bureaus
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7532
Convention and Trade Show Organizers fair, exhibition and congress organizers
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7539 *
Other support activities n.e.c.
parking meter coin collection services, independent
auctioneers, stamp trading, various miscellaneous business
services, bartering services, diving services, etc.
7511 *
General (overall) public service activities 7531 *
Activities of collection agencies and
credit bureaus
tax collection on a contract or fee basis
7511 *
General (overall) public service activities 8711
General (overall) public service activities except tax collection on a contract or fee basis, which now
is in ISIC 4 7023.
288
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Description
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Description
Note
7512
Regulation of the activities of agencies 8712
that provide health care, education,
cultural services and other social services,
excluding social security
Regulation of the activities of providing
health care, education, cultural services
and other social services, excluding social
security
7513 *
Regulation of and contribution to more
efficient operation of business
7539 *
Other support activities n.e.c.
vehicle license issuing on a contract or fee basis
7513 *
Regulation of and contribution to more
efficient operation of business
8713
Regulation of and contribution to more
efficient operation of businesses
except vehicle license issuing on a contract or fee basis
whch now is in ISIC 4 7503.
7514 *
Supporting service activities for the
government as a whole
5732 *
Library and archives activities
government archive (operating)
7514 *
Supporting service activities for the
government as a whole
7410 *
Facilities support activities
operation of government owned or occupied buildings
7514 *
Supporting service activities for the
government as a whole
8714
Other general government support
activities
except operation of government archives and operation of
government owned or occupied buildings
7521
Foreign affairs
8721
Foreign affairs
except international disaster or conflict refugee services
7522
Defence activities
8722
Defence activities
7523
Public order and safety activities
8723
Public order and safety activities
7530
Compulsory social security activities
8730
Compulsory social security activities
8010
Primary education
7610
Primary education
8021
General secondary education
7621
General secondary education
8022
Technical and vocational secondary
education
7622 *
Technical and vocational secondary
education
8030
Higher education
7630
Higher education
289
except police laboratories
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Description
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Description
Note
8090 *
Other education
7622 *
Technical and vocational secondary
education
technical and vocational portion of specialized training,
generally for adults but not comparable to general
education - excludes art, flying and automobile schools,
lifeguard and survival training, public speaking training
8090 *
Other education
7642
Cultural education
art schools
8090 *
Other education
7649
Other education
driving, flying schools, education not definable by level
8511 *
Hospital activities
7710
Hospital activities
except mental retardation hospitals
8511 *
Hospital activities
7820 *
Residential mental retardation, mental
health and substance abuse facilities
mental retardation hospitals
8512
Medical and dental practice activities
7720
Medical and dental practice activities
8519 *
Other human health activities
7790
Other human health activities
medical laboratories, blood banks, sperm banks, etc.,
diagnostic imaging, activities of dental paramedical
personnel, dental nurses and hygenists etc, not performed
by medical doctors or dentists, ambulance transport by any
mode
8519 *
Other human health activities
7810
Nursing care facilities
inpatient nursing care provided by a core staff of practical
or licensed nurses
8519 *
Other human health activities
7820 *
Residential mental retardation, mental
health and substance abuse facilities
mental retardation facilities (except hospitals)
8519 *
Other human health activities
7830 *
Community care facilities for the elderly including assisted-living facilities with on-site nursing care
8520
Veterinary activities
7000
Veterinary activities
290
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Description
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Description
Note
8531 *
Social work activities with
accommodation
7820 *
Residential mental retardation, mental
health and substance abuse facilities
8531 *
Social work activities with
accommodation
7830 *
Community care facilities for the elderly homes for the elderly providing personal care services with
no or incidental health care
8531 *
Social work activities with
accommodation
7890
Social work activities with
accommodation
8532
Social work activities without
accommodation
7900
Social work activities without
accommodation
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3600
Sewerage
treatment on non-solid waste - waste water; cleaning of
sewers, drains, cesspools, septic tanks
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3711
Collection of non-hazardous waste
non-hazardous solid waste collection portion
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3712
Collection of hazardous waste
hazardous waste collection portion
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3721
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous includes portion - treatmentdisposal and storage of nonwaste
hazardous waste
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3722
Treatment and disposal of hazardous
waste
treatment, disposal and storage of hazardous waste
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3800
Remediation activities and other waste
management services
remediation activities portion
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
7429 *
Other building and industrial cleaning
activities
street sweeping, snow and ice removal
9111
Activities of business and employers
organizations
8411
Activities of business and employers
organizations
9112
Activities of professional organizations
8412
Activities of professional organizations
9120
Activities of trade unions
8420
Activities of trade unions
9191
Activities of religious organizations
8491
Activities of religious organizations
291
mental health and substance abuse facilities (except
hospitals)
excl. mental health and substance abuse facilities
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Description
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Description
Note
9192
Activities of political organizations
8492
Activities of political organizations
9199 *
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
8493
Activities of automobile associations and automobile asociations, touring clubs, travel clubs
travel clubs
9199 *
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
8499 *
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
except automobile associations, travel clubs and tour clubs
9211 *
Motion picture and video production and 5411 *
distribution
Motion picture, video and television
programme production activities
motion picture, video and tv programme production portion
9211 *
Motion picture and video production and 5412
distribution
Motion picture, video and television
programme distribution activities
motion picture and video distribution portion
9211 *
Motion picture and video production and 5421 *
distribution
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
sound recording studios and recording books on tape
(except publishers)
9212
Motion picture projection
5413
Motion picture projection activities
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5411 *
Motion picture, video and television
programme production activities
production of television programmes or television
commercials not done in broadcasting facilities
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
production of radio programs (except live) not done in
broadcast facilities
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5511 *
Radio broadcasting
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5512 *
Television broadcasting
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5520
Cable and other subscription
programming
9214 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts
activities
7220 *
Other Reservation services
ticket agencies, theatrical
9214 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts
activities
8010 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and
entertainment activities
dramatic arts, music and other arts activities excluding
operation of ticket agencies
9219
Other entertainment activities n.e.c.
7220 *
Other Reservation services
ticket agencies, amusement and entertainment (except
theater, or sports)
9220 *
News agency activities
5731
News agency activities
except independent journalists
9220 *
News agency activities
8010 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and
entertainment activities
independent artists such as journalists and photojournalists
292
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Description
ISIC 4
Description
Note
9231
Library and archives activities
5732 *
Library and archives activities
9232
Museums activities and preservation of
historic sites and buildings
8101
Museums activities and preservation of
historic sites and buildings
9233
Botanical and zoological gardens and
nature reserves activities
8102
Botanical and zoological gardens and
nature reserves activities
9241 *
Sporting activities
7220 *
Other Reservation services
sports ticket agencies
9241 *
Sporting activities
7641 *
Sports and recreation education
activities of sport instructors, teachers, coaches
9241 *
Sporting activities
8311
Operation of sports facilities
operation of facilities for outdoor, indoor sports (open,
closed or covered, with or without spectator seating)
9241 *
Sporting activities
8312
Activities of sports clubs
excl: operation of sports facilities; promotion, teaching,
coaching activities; activities of racing stables, kennels,
riding academies, sport and game schools; operation of
sport fishing preserves, service activities related to sporting
activities
9241 *
Sporting activities
8319
Other sports activities
except sports clubs and operation of sports facilities and
sports ticket agencies
9249 *
Other recreational activities
7110 *
Activities of employment placement
agencies
casting agencies and bureaus, etc., theatrical casting
agencies
9249 *
Other recreational activities
7220 *
Other Reservation services
ticket sales
9249 *
Other recreational activities
8200
Gambling and betting activities
only the gambling and betting activities are included here
9249 *
Other recreational activities
8321
Activities of amusement parks and theme theme parks and amusement parks
parks
9249 *
Other recreational activities
8329
Other amusement and recreation
activities
9301
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and 8601
fur products
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and
fur products
293
except gambling and betting and theme parks and
amusement parks
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Description
Note
9302
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 8602
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
9303
Funeral and related activities
8603
Funeral and related activities
9309 *
Other service activities n.e.c.
7641 *
Sports and recreation education
yoga instruction
9309 *
Other service activities n.e.c.
8609
Other service activities n.e.c.
except yoga instruction
9500
Activities of private households as
employers of domestic staff
8800
Activities of households as employers of
domestic personnel
9600
Undifferentiated goods-producing
activities of private households for own
use
8910
Undifferentiated goods-producing
activities of private households for own
use
9700
Undifferentiated service-producing
activities of private households for own
use
8920
Undifferentiated service-producing
activities of private households for own
use
9900
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies 9000
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
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Description
ISIC 3.1
Description
Note
0110
Production of cereals and other field
crops
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. except rubber trees; except tree nuts for oil production
(tung nuts)
0121
Production of wine grapes and table
grapes
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
0122 *
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives 0111 *
and nuts
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. tree nuts for oil production (tung nuts)
0122 *
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives 0112 *
and nuts
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
maple sap, syrup and sugar production
0122 *
Production of bush and tree fruits, olives 0113 *
and nuts
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
fruits, nuts, olives
0129 *
Production of other permanent crops
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. rubber trees
0129 *
Production of other permanent crops
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
beverage crops
0131 *
Market gardening; production of spice
crops
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
vegetables, herbs; except gathering of mushrooms
0131 *
Market gardening; production of spice
crops
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
spice crops; except gathering of berries, nuts
0132
Horticulture; Tree nursery
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
flowers, seeds
0141
Production of cattle; dairy farming
0121 *
Farming of cattle, sheep, goats, horses,
asses, mules and hinnies; dairy farming
cattle farming, dairy
0142
Production of sheep, goats, horses, asses, 0121 *
mules and hinnies
Farming of cattle, sheep, goats, horses,
asses, mules and hinnies; dairy farming
except cattle farming, dairy
0143
Production of swine
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
farming of pigs only
0122 *
296
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Description
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Description
Note
0144
Production of poultry
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
farming of poultry only
0145
Production of pet animals
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
farming of pet animals only
0149
Other animal production and production 0122 *
of animal products
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
except sheep, pigs, pets, frogs, crocodiles and other aquatic
animals
0150
Mixed Farming
0130
Growing of crops combined with farming
of animals (mixed farming)
0161
Agricultural service activities
0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
crop related services; except landscaping
0162
Animal and animal husbandry service
activities (except veterinary)
0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
animal-related services
0163 *
Post-harvest crop activities
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. preparation of tobacco leaves
0163 *
Post-harvest crop activities
0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
preparation of cocoa beans
0163 *
Post-harvest crop activities
0140 *
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
preparation of products for primary markets
0164 *
Seed processing
0111 *
Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c. seeds for crops
0164 *
Seed processing
0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
0170
Hunting, trapping & related services
0150 *
Hunting, trapping and game propagation
including related service activities
297
seeds for vegetables
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Description
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Description
Note
0211
Forestry activities
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0212
Tree plantation activities
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0221
Natural Forest Logging
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0222
Planted Forest Logging
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
0230 *
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products 0112 *
Growing of vegetables, horticultural
specialties and nursery products
gathering of mushrooms
0230 *
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products 0113 *
Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and
spice crops
gathering of berries and nuts
0230 *
Gathering of Non-Wood Forest Products 0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
gathering of forest products
0240
Support services to forestry & logging
0200 *
Forestry, logging and related service
activities
service activities
0311
Marine Fishing
0501 *
Fishing
marine fishing only; excludes support services
0312
Freshwater Fishing
0501 *
Fishing
inland fishing only; excludes support services
0321
Marine aquaculture
0502 *
Aquaculture
marine aquaculture only
0322 *
Freshwater aquaculture
0122 *
Other animal farming; production of
animal products n.e.c.
frog farms, crocodile farms, marine worm farms
0322 *
Freshwater aquaculture
0502 *
Aquaculture
freshwater aquaculture only
0330 *
Support services to fishing & aquaculture 0501 *
Fishing
support services for fishing; except fish stock management
0330 *
Support services to fishing & aquaculture 0502 *
Aquaculture
support services for aquaculture
0510
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
except incidental services
0520
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
except incidental services
298
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Description
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Description
Note
0600 *
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural 1010 *
gas
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
extraction of liquefied hard coal
0600 *
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural 1020 *
gas
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
extraction of liquefied lignite (probably not practiced)
0600 *
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural 1110
gas
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural
gas
0710
Mining of iron ores
Mining of iron ores
0721
Mining or non-ferrous metal ores, except 1320 *
uranium and thorium ores
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except
uranium and thorium ores
0722
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
1200 *
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
except incidental services
0810
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
1410 *
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
except incidental services
0821
Mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
1421 *
Mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
except incidental services
0822
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
1030 *
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
except incidental services
0823
Production of salt
1422 *
Extraction of salt
except incidental services
0829
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
1429 *
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
except incidental services
0910
Support activities for petroleum and
natural gas mining
1120
Service activities incidental to oil and gas
extraction excluding surveying
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
support activities for coal mining
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
support activities for lignite mining
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1030 *
Extraction and agglomeration of peat
support activities for peat mining
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1200 *
Mining of uranium and thorium ores
incidental services to mining of uranium and thorium ores
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1310 *
Mining of iron ores
incidental services to iron ore mining
1310 *
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0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1320 *
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except incidental services to mining of non-ferrous metal ores,
uranium and thorium ores
except uranium and thorium ores
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1410 *
Quarrying of stone, sand and clay
incidental services to quarrying of stone, sand and clay
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1421 *
Mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
incidental services to mining of chemical and fertilizer
minerals
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1422 *
Extraction of salt
incidental services to the extraction of salt
0990 *
Support activities for other mining and
quarrying
1429 *
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.
incidental services to other mining and quarrying, n.e.c
1010
Production, processing and preserving of 1511 *
meat and meat products
Production, processing and preserving of except prepared dishes
meat and meat products
1020
Processing and preserving of fish and fish 1512 *
products
Processing and preserving of fish and fish except prepared dishes
products
1030
Processing and preserving of fruit and
vegetables
Processing and preserving of fruit and
vegetables
1040
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils 1514
and fats
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils
and fats
1050
Manufacture of dairy products
1520 *
Manufacture of dairy products
1061
Manufacture of grain mill products
1531
Manufacture of grain mill products
1062
Manufacture of starches and starch
products
1532
Manufacture of starches and starch
products
1063
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
1533
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds
1071
Manufacture of bakery products
1541
Manufacture of bakery products
1072
Manufacture of sugar
1542
Manufacture of sugar
1073
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and
sugar confectionery
1543
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and
sugar confectionery
1513 *
300
except prepared dishes
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Note
1074
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles,
couscous and similar farinaceous
products
1544
Manufacture of macaroni, noodles,
couscous and similar farinaceous
products
1075 *
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
1511 *
Production, processing and preserving of prepared meat dishes
meat and meat products
1075 *
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
1512 *
Processing and preserving of fish and fish prepared fish dishes
products
1075 *
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
1513 *
Processing and preserving of fruit and
vegetables
1075 *
Manufacture of prepared meals and
dishes
1549 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. other prepared meals
1076
Manufacture of perishable food
preparations
1549 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 1422 *
Extraction of salt
1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 1549 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products iodizing table salt
n.e.c.
1079 *
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. 4030 *
Steam and hot water supply
1101
Distilling, rectifying and blending of
spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
1551 *
Distilling, rectifying and blending of
spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
1102
Manufacture of wines
1552
Manufacture of wines
1103
Manufacture of malt liquors and malt
1553
Manufacture of malt liquors and malt
1104
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of 1554
mineral waters
prepared vegetable dishes
manufacture of table salt
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of
mineral waters
301
manufacture of ice for non-food purposes
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Description
Note
1200
Manufacture of tobacco products
1311
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; 1711 *
weaving of textiles
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; except manufacture of made-up textile articles
weaving of textiles
1312 *
Finishing of textiles
1712 *
Finishing of textiles
1312 *
Finishing of textiles
1810 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except waterproofing, coating, rubberizing, or impregnating
fur apparel
purchased garments
1321
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, 1721 *
except apparel
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except: surgical drapes
except apparel
1322
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
1323
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and 1723 *
netting
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and
netting
1329 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
1329 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
3699 *
1410 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except 1711 *
fur apparel
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; except manufacture of made-up textile articles
weaving of textiles
1410 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except 1810 *
fur apparel
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except except: fire-resistant and protective safety clothing
fur apparel
1420
Manufacture of articles of fur
1820 *
Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture except dressing and dyeing of fur
of articles of fur
1430
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted
fabrics and articles
1730
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted
fabrics and articles
1511 *
Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing 1820 *
and dyeing of fur
Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture dressing and dyeing of fur
of articles of fur
1511 *
Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing 1911
and dyeing of fur
Tanning and dressing of leather
1512 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
1912 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
except: linemen’s safety belts and other belts for
occupational use
1512 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
horse whips and riding crops
1722
Manufacture of tobacco products
except: silk screen printing on wearing apparel
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
302
powder puffs and mitts
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1520
Manufacture of footwear
1920 *
Manufacture of footwear
1610
Sawmilling and planing of wood
2010
Sawmilling and planing of wood
1621
Manufacture of veneer sheets;
2021
manufacture of plywood, laminboard,
particle board and other panels and board
Manufacture of veneer sheets;
manufacture of plywood, laminboard,
particle board and other panels and
boards
1622 *
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and
joinery
2022
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and
joinery
1622 *
Manufacture of builders' carpentry and
joinery
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1623
Manufacture of wooden containers
2023 *
Manufacture of wooden containers
1629 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; 1520 *
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
Manufacture of dairy products
1629 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; 2029 *
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
Manufacture of other products of wood;
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
1629 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; 3699 *
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
handles for umbrellas, canes and similar
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
laminates of paper and textiles
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
2101
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
303
except -plastic footwear parts; -rubber boot and shoe heels
and soles and other rubber footwear parts; - manufacture of
wooden shoe parts (e.g. heels and lasts)
blocks for the manufacture of smoking pipes
- manufacture of wooden shoe parts (e.g. heels and lasts)
laminates of paper and plastic
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1701 *
Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
2720 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
1702
Manufacture of corrugated paper and
paperboard and of containers of paper
and paperboard
2102
Manufacture of corrugated paper and
paperboard and of containers of paper
and paperboard
1709 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
- manufacture of textile wadding and articles of wadding:
sanitary towels, tampons etc.
1709 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
2109 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
except manufacture of printed labels, from purchased labels
1709 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
paper novelties made from purchased paper
1811 *
Printing
1712 *
Finishing of textiles
silk screen printing on wearing apparel
1811 *
Printing
2109 *
Manufacture of other articles of paper
and paperboard
lithographic printing on purchased labels or tags; gravure
printing on purchased labels or tags; flexographic printing
on purchased labels or tags; screen printing on purchased
labels and tags; other printing on purchased labels and tags
1811 *
Printing
2221
Printing
1812
Service activities related to printing
2222
Service activities related to printing
1820
Reproduction of recorded media
2230
Reproduction of recorded media
1910
Manufacture of coke oven products
2310
Manufacture of coke oven products
1920 *
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
1010 *
Mining and agglomeration of hard coal
hard-coal fuel briquettes
1920 *
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
1020 *
Mining and agglomeration of lignite
lignite fuel briquettes
1920 *
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
2320
Manufacture of refined petroleum
products
304
laminates of paper and metal foil
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2011 *
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
1551 *
Distilling, rectifying and blending of
spirits; ethyl alcohol production from
fermented materials
production of non-potable ethyl alcohol from fermented
materials
2011 *
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2330 *
Processing of nuclear fuel
enrichment of uranium
2011 *
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2411
Manufacture of basic chemicals, except
fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
2012
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen
compounds
2412
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen
compounds
2013
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms 2413
and of synthetic rubber
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
and of synthetic rubber
2021
Manufacture of pesticides and other
agrochemical products
Manufacture of pesticides and other
agrochemical products
2022
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and
2422
similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and
similar coatings, printing ink and mastics
2023
Manufacture of soap and detergents,
cleaning and polishing preparations,
perfumes and toilet preparations
Manufacture of soap and detergents,
cleaning and polishing preparations,
perfumes and toilet preparations
2029 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 2429 *
n.e.c.
Manufacture of other chemical products except semifinished dice or wafers, semiconductor
n.e.c.
2029 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 3699 *
n.e.c.
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
matches
2029 *
Manufacture of other chemical products 7495 *
n.e.c.
Packaging activities
filling of aerosols
2030
Manufacture of man-made fibres
Manufacture of man-made fibres
2421
2424
2430
305
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2100 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
2330 *
Processing of nuclear fuel
radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substances
2100 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
2423 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
except dental fillings, dental cement
2211
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; 2511
retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes;
retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres
2219 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
1920 *
Manufacture of footwear
2219 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
2519 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
2219 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
rubber brushes; hard rubber pipe stems, hard rubber combs,
hair pins, hair rollers, and similar
2220 *
Manufacture of plastics products
1920 *
Manufacture of footwear
plastic footwear parts
2220 *
Manufacture of plastics products
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
except technical laminates; plastic noncurrent carrying
wiring devices including plastic electrical conduit and
fittings, plastic junction boxes, face plates, and similar,
plastic pole line fittings; plastic hard hats and other plastic
safety equipment
2220 *
Manufacture of plastics products
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
manufacture of linoleum and hard non-plastic surface floor
coverings; cigar and cigarette holders, combs, plastics hair
curlers, plastics novelties and similar
2310
Manufacture of glass and glass products 2610
Manufacture of glass and glass products
2391
Manufacture of non-structural nonrefractory ceramic ware
Manufacture of non-structural nonrefractory ceramic ware
2691
306
rubber boot and shoe heels and soles and other rubber
footwear parts
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2692
Description
Note
2392
Manufacture of refractory ceramic
products
2393
Manufacture of structural non-refractory 2693
clay and ceramic products
Manufacture of structural non-refractory
clay and ceramic products
2394
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster 2694
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster
2395
Manufacture of articles of concrete,
cement and plaster
2695
Manufacture of articles of concrete,
cement and plaster
2396
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
2696
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
2399
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
2699 *
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
2410
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
2710
Manufacture of basic iron and steel
2420 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
2330 *
Processing of nuclear fuel
smelting and refining of uranium
2420 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
2720 *
Manufacture of basic precious and nonferrous metals
except laminates of paper and metal foil;
2431
Casting of iron and steel
2731
Casting of iron and steel
2432
Casting of non-ferrous metals
2732
Casting of non-ferrous metals
2511
Manufacture of structural metal products 2811 *
Manufacture of structural metal products
2512
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and
containers of metal
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and
containers of metal
2513
Manufacture of steam generators, except 2813 *
central heating hot water boilers
Manufacture of steam generators, except
central heating hot water boilers
2591
Forging, pressing, stamping and rollforming of metal; powder metallurgy
Forging, pressing, stamping and rollforming of metal; powder metallurgy
2812 *
2891
Manufacture of refractory ceramic
products
307
except asbestos garments (i.e., fire fighting protection
suits);
except repair
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2592
Treatment and coating of metals; general 2892
mechanical engineering on a fee or
contract basis
Treatment and coating of metals; general except farriers
mechanical engineering on a fee or
contract basis
2593
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
2594
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 2927 *
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition except repair; tanks and fighting vehicles
2599 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
except metal safety headgear and other metal personal
safety devices; repair of steel shipping drums; white boards
and marker boards
2599 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
permanent magnets, metallic
2599 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
metal vacuum jugs and bottles; metal badges and metal
military insignia; metal hair curlers, metal umbrella handles
and frames, combs
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products semifinished dice or wafers, semiconductor
n.e.c.
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
technical laminates;
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
electronic transformers (solid state), coils, chokes, and
other inductors
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
electronic connectors such as cylindrical, rack and panel,
printed circuit, etc.; electronic switches, such as snap,
toggle, rocker, etc., for use in electronic apparatus
2893 *
308
except: - construction and surface mining drill bits; underground mining drill bits; - cutting dies, made in die
shops; - metal working bits and similar cutting tool
attachments and accessories including collars, collets,
clamps, chucks, etc.;
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2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable harness assemblies (insulated wire and connectors) for
electronic use, including printer cables, monitor cables, and
similar
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
3210 *
Manufacture of electronic valves and
tubes and other electronic components
electron tubes including CRTs, other vacuum tubes and
parts (except glass blanks); bare printed circuits, rigid and
flexible (no components attached or inserted);
semiconductors and related devices, including discretes
(transistors, diodes, and similar),
2610 *
Manufacture of electronic components
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
heads (pickup, recording, read/write, etc.), phonograph
needles
2620
Manufacture of computers and peripheral 3000 *
equipment
Manufacture of office, accounting and
computing machinery
computers-analog, digital, and hybrid (=334111); storage
devices, such as hard drives, floppy drives, CD or DVD
computer drives, tape backup storage devices, and similar
(=334112); computer terminals (=334113); ATMs, point of
sale terminals, etc., printer
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
burglar and fire alarm systems
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
3220 *
Manufacture of television and radio
transmitters and apparatus for line
telephony and line telegraphy
central office switching equipment, cordless telephones
(except cellular), PBX equipment, telephones, and data
communications equipment, such as bridges, routers, and
gateways; wireless telephone equipment, radio and
television broadcast equipment, CCTV e
309
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Note
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
telephone answering machines; broadcast studio equipment
such as reproduction equipment, transmitting and receiving
antennas, paging equipment; radio and infrared remote
control devices; dictating machines
2630 *
Manufacture of communication
equipment
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
communication signal testing apparatus
2640
Manufacture of consumer electronics
3230 *
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
except telephone answering machines; broadcast studio
equipment such as reproduction equipment, transmitting
and receiving antennas, paging equipment; radio and
infrared remote control devices
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
laboratory type distilling apparatus, laboratory centrifuges,
laboratory ultrasonic cleaning machinery
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
mine detectors, sending out and responding to a signal;
pulse (signal) generators; metal detectors
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
flight recorders, search, detection, navigation, aeronautical,
and nautical equipment, including sonabouys;
environmental controls and automatic controls for
appliances, temperature, humidity and similar; fluid meters
and counting devices; instruments for
2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
3313 *
Manufacture of industrial process control industrial process control equipment manufacturing
equipment
310
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2650 *
Manufacture of measuring, testing,
navigating, and control equipment
3330 *
Manufacture of watches and clocks
parking meters; watches, clocks, and parts (except watch
bands of metal and precious metal), such as watch cases
and housings of all materials, movements, chronometers,
and similar - also includes time clocks, time/date stamps,
time locks, and similar tim
2660
Manufacture of irradiation,
electromedical and electrotherapeutic
equipment
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus
manufacturing, medical laser equipment, medical
endoscopic equipment
2670 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
equipment
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
optical measuring and checking devices and instruments,
such as optical comparators, gun sighting and fire control
equipment, optical alignment, test, and control equipment;
photographic light meters, range finders, etc
2670 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
equipment
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
optical instruments and lenses, optical microscopes,
binoculars, telescopes. Etc.; photographic equipment
2680
Manufacture of magnetic and optical
media
2429 *
Manufacture of other chemical products prepared unrecorded magnetic and optical media
n.e.c.
2710 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
except electronic transformers;solid state inverters,
rectifying apparatus, fuel cells, regulated and unregulated
power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies;
2710 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
electric outboard motors
2720
Manufacture of batteries
3140
Manufacture of accumulators, primary
cells and primary batteries
311
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2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
plastic noncurrent carrying wiring devices including plastic
electrical conduit and fittings, plastic junction boxes, face
plates, and similar, plastic pole line fittings
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
terminals, switches, outlets, taps, plugs, wire connectors,
lightning arrestors, and similar current carrying devices;
boxes, such as outlet, junction and switch; transmission
pole and line hardware
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable fiber optic cable made from purchased strand (data
transmission); insulating purchased wire
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
electrical insulators (except glass or porcelain), base metal
conduit and fittings
2730 *
Manufacture of wiring devices
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
fiber optic cable made from purchased strand (live
transmission of images)
2740 *
Manufacture of electric lighting
equipment
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
incandescent mantles
2740 *
Manufacture of electric lighting
equipment
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
manufacture of electric light bulbs, tubes, parts and
components (except glass blanks), including flash bulbs;
manufacture of residential electric lighting fixtures,
including lamp shades (except glass or plastic);
manufacture of commercial, industrial, a
2740 *
Manufacture of electric lighting
equipment
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
bug zappers without light; signaling equipment such as
traffic and pedestrian signaling equipment
2750
Manufacture of domestic appliances
2930 *
Manufacture of domestic appliances
n.e.c.
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
2699 *
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
carbon and graphite fibers and products (except electrodes
and electrical applications)
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
ultrasonic cleaning machines (except laboratory and dental)
312
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2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
2922 *
Manufacture of machine tools
electric handheld soldering irons and soldering guns
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
solid state inverters, rectifying apparatus, fuel cells,
regulated and unregulated power supplies, uninterruptible
power supplies
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
surge suppressors
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
3130 *
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable appliance cords, extension cords, and other electrical cord
sets with insulated wire and connectors
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
electromagnets, carbon and graphite electrodes, contacts,
and other electrical carbon and graphite products; particle
accelerators, chimes and bells, miscellaneous electrical
machinery (see index list); signaling equipment such as
traffic and pedestrian s
2790 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment
3210 *
Manufacture of electronic valves and
tubes and other electronic components
electrical capacitors, resistors, condensers, and similar,
accelerators
2811
Manufacture of engines and turbines,
2911 *
except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
Manufacture of engines and turbines,
except repair
except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
2812
Manufacture of fluid power equipment
2912 *
Manufacture of pumps, compressors, taps hydraulic eqipment; except repair
and valves
2813
Manufacture of other pumps,
compressors, taps and valves
2912 *
Manufacture of pumps, compressors, taps non-hydraulic equipment; except repair
and valves
2814
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing 2913 *
and driving elements
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing except repair
and driving elements
2815 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
2914 *
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2815 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
2930 *
Manufacture of domestic appliances
n.e.c.
- manufacture of permanent mount electric space heaters,
electric swimming pool heaters, non-electric household
heating equipment, such as solar heating, steam heating, oil
heat and similar furnaces and heating equipment
2816
Manufacture of lifting and handling
equipment
2915 *
Manufacture of lifting and handling
equipment
except repair; installation of materials handling equipment
in buildings
2817 *
Manufacture of office machinery and
equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
white boards and marker boards
2817 *
Manufacture of office machinery and
equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
3000 *
Manufacture of office, accounting and
computing machinery
calculating machines, cash registers, adding machines,
postage meters, typewriters, dedicated word processing
equipment, stenography machines, mail handling machines,
collating machinery, etc. photocopiers; toner cartridges;
dictating machines
2817 *
Manufacture of office machinery and
equipment (except computer
manufacturing)
3610 *
Manufacture of furniture
blackboards
2819 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
except repair; textile printing machinery
2819 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
2930 *
Manufacture of domestic appliances
n.e.c.
attic ventilation fans
2819 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
levels, tape measures and similar handtools, machinists'
precision tools (except optical)
2821
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry 2921 *
machinery
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry
machinery
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2822 *
Manufacture of machine tools
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
- cutting dies, made in die shops; - metal working bits and
similar cutting tool attachments and accessories including
collars, collets, clamps, chucks, etc.;
2822 *
Manufacture of machine tools
2922 *
Manufacture of machine tools
except repair; electric hand held soldering irons and
soldering guns
2822 *
Manufacture of machine tools
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
electroplating machinery
2823
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy 2923 *
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy except repair
2824 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
- construction and surface mining drill bits; - underground
mining drill bits;
2824 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
2924 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
except repair
2825
Manufacture of machinery for food,
beverage and tobacco processing
2925 *
Manufacture of machinery for food,
beverage and tobacco processing
except repair
2826 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
textile printing machinery
2826 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
2926 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
except repair
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
2929 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
except repair
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
alignment and tire balancing equipment; balancing
equipment (except wheel balancing)
315
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2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
alignment and tire balancing equipment; balancing
equipment (except wheel balancing)
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
photolithography equipment for semiconductor
manufacture
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3530 *
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
manufacture of aircraft launching gear, aircraft carrier
catapults and related equipment
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
automatic bowling alley equipment
2829 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
manufacture of roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and
other fairground amusements
2910 *
Manufacture of motor vehicles
2927 *
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition tanks and fighting vehicles
2910 *
Manufacture of motor vehicles
3410
Manufacture of motor vehicles
2920
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for
motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers
and semi-trailers
3420
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for
motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers
and semi-trailers
2930 *
Manufacture of parts and accessories for 3190 *
motor vehicles and their engines
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
2930 *
Manufacture of parts and accessories for 3430
motor vehicles and their engines
Manufacture of parts and accessories for
motor vehicles and their engines
3011 *
Building of ships and floating structures 3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
lighting equipment for ships
3011 *
Building of ships and floating structures 3511 *
Building and repairing of ships
except repair
316
lighting equipment for vehicles; other el. Equipment for
vehicles; electromagnetic brakes and clutches
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3012
Building of pleasure and sporting boats
3512 *
Building and repairing of pleasure and
sporting boats
except repair
3020 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
lighting equipment for railways
3020 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
3520 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
except repair
3030 *
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and
related machinery
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
lighting equipment for aircraft
3030 *
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and
related machinery
3530 *
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
including satellites
3091
Manufacture of motorcycles
3591
Manufacture of motorcycles
3092
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid
carriages
3592
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid
carriages
3099
Manufacture of other transport equipment 3599 *
n.e.c.
Manufacture of other transport equipment except decorative food wagons
n.e.c.
3100 *
Manufacture of furniture
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
3100 *
Manufacture of furniture
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment decorative food wagons
n.e.c.
3100 *
Manufacture of furniture
3610 *
Manufacture of furniture
except repair; blackboards; modular furniture attachment
and installation, partition installation
3211 *
Manufacture of jewellery and related
articles
3330 *
Manufacture of watches and clocks
precious metal watch bands; watch bands, metal (except
precious metal); manufacture of metallic watch straps
3211 *
Manufacture of jewellery and related
articles
3691
Manufacture of jewellery and related
articles
3212
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and
related articles
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
317
except repair
hydraulic type beauty and barber chairs
imitation jewellery
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3220
Manufacture of musical instruments
3692 *
Manufacture of musical instruments
except restoring of organs and other historic musical
instruments
3230
Manufacture of sports goods
3693 *
Manufacture of sports goods
except ear and noise plugs (e.g., for swimming and noise
protection)
3240
Manufacture of games and toys
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
except: bowling alley and equipment installation; except
automatic bowling alley equipment (-->2829)
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
1721 *
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, surgical drapes
except apparel
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
1810 *
Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fire-resistant and protective safety clothing
fur apparel
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
1912 *
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and
the like, saddlery and harness
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2029 *
Manufacture of other products of wood; cork life preservers
manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
plaiting materials
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2423 *
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
medicinal chemicals and botanical
products
surgical dressings, surgical sutures, etc., medicated;
ndustrial furnace installation, repair and maintenance of
furnaces and other heating equipment
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2519 *
Manufacture of other rubber products
inflatable rubber life vests and rubber gloves (surgical,
electricians', etc.)
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
plastics hard hats and other personal safety equipment of
plastics
318
linemen’s safety belts and other belts for occupational use
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3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2699 *
Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products n.e.c.
asbestos garments (i.e., fire-fighting protection suits)
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
metal safety headgear and other metal personal safety
devices
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
including orthopedic and prosthetic devices, gas masks;
artificial teeth, bridges, etc., made in dental labs; laboratory
sterilizers, hospital and surgical furniture; dental
instruments; glass eyes; bone plates and screws, syringes,
needles, catheters, ca
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
medical thermometers; laboratory scales, balances,
incubators, and miscellaneous laboratory apparatus for
measuring, testing, etc.
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
3320 *
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
ophthalmic goods, eyeglasses, sunglasses, lenses ground to
prescription, contact lenses, safety goggles
3250 *
Manufacture of medical and dental
instruments and supplies; protective
safety equipment
3693 *
Manufacture of sports goods
ear and noise plugs (e.g., for swimming and noise
protection)
3291 *
Manufacture of signs
2520 *
Manufacture of plastics products
plastic signs
3291 *
Manufacture of signs
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
metal sign plates
3291 *
Manufacture of signs
3150 *
Manufacture of electric lamps and
lighting equipment
illuminated signs
3299 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
pressure-sensitive cloth tape; artists' canvas boards and
tracing cloth
319
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3299 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
2211 *
Publishing of books, brochures and other manufacture of globes
publications
3299 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
3699 *
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
2811 *
Manufacture of structural metal products repair only
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
2812 *
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and
containers of metal
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
2813 *
Manufacture of steam generators, except repair only
central heating hot water boilers
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
2893 *
Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and
general hardware
repair only
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
2899 *
Manufacture of other fabricated metal
products n.e.c.
repair of steel shipping drums
3311 *
Repair and maintenance of fabricated
metal products, except repair of
machinery and equipment
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment repair of shopping carts
n.e.c.
320
excluding: - powder puffs and mitts (--> 1329), imitation
jewellery
- horse whips and riding crops (--> 1512)
- blocks for the manufacture of smoking pipes (-->1622)
- handles for umbrellas, canes and similar (--> 1629)
- paper novelties made from pur
repair of metal tanks
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3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2911 *
Manufacture of engines and turbines,
repair of nonautomotive engines
except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2912 *
Manufacture of pumps, compressors, taps repair of pumps and related equipment, repair of valves
and valves
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2913 *
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing repair of gearing and driving elements
and driving elements
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2914 *
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and
furnace burners
repair and maintenance of industrial process furnaces
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2915 *
Manufacture of lifting and handling
equipment
repair of materials handling equipment
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2919 *
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
weighing equipment repair and maintenance; repair of
commercial refrigeration equipment and air purifying
equipment, repair of commercial-type general purpose
machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2921 *
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry maintenance and repair of agricultural tractors, repair of
machinery
agricultural machinery and forestry and logging machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2922 *
Manufacture of machine tools
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2923 *
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy repair and maintenance of metallurgy machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2924 *
Manufacture of machinery for mining,
quarrying and construction
repair and maintenance of mining, construction, and oil and
gas field machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2925 *
Manufacture of machinery for food,
beverage and tobacco processing
repair and maintenance of food, beverage, and tobacco
processing machinery
321
repair of other powered hand-tools, repair and maintenance
of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools and
accessories, repair and maintenance of other machine tools
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3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2926 *
Manufacture of machinery for textile,
apparel and leather production
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2927 *
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition repair of sporting and recreational guns; repair and
maintenance of fire arms and ordnance;
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
2929 *
Manufacture of other special-purpose
machinery
repair and maintenance of other special purpose machinery
3312 *
Repair and maintenance of machinery
and equipment
7250 *
Maintenance and repair of office,
accounting and computing machinery
repair of photocopiers, cash registers, accounting
machinery, duplicators…
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 2919 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of other general-purpose
machinery
repair of laboratory type distilling apparatus, laboratory
centrifuges, laboratory ultrasonic cleaning machinery
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3000 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of office, accounting and
computing machinery
repair of computer projectors
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3110 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
repair of electronic transformers (solid state), coils, chokes,
and other inductors
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3120 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
***relevant?*** repair of electronic connectors such as
cylindrical, rack and panel, printed circuit, etc.; electronic
switches, such as snap, toggle, rocker, etc., for use in
electronic apparatus
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3130 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of insulated wire and cable ***relevant?*** repair of harness assemblies (insulated
wire and connectors) for electronic use, including printer
cables, monitor cables, and similar
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3190 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
322
repair and maintenance of textile apparel, and leather
production machinery, repair and maintenance of
papermaking machinery
repair of mine detectors, sending out and responding to a
signal; pulse (signal) generators; metal detectors
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3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3210 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of electronic valves and
tubes and other electronic components
repair of electron tubes including CRTs, other vacuum
tubes and parts (except glass blanks); bare printed circuits,
rigid and flexible (no components attached or inserted);
semiconductors and related devices, including discretes
(transistors, diodes, and
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3230 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of television and radio
receivers, sound or video recording or
reproducing apparatus, and associated
goods
repair of heads (pickup, recording, read/write, etc.),
phonograph needles
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3311 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
repair of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus
manufacturing, medical laser equipment, medical
endoscopic equipment; X-ray and other irradiation
apparatus, medical; repair of electromedical and
electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing, medica
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3312 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
repair of flight recorders, search, detection, navigation,
aeronautical, and nautical equipment, including sonabouys;
environmental controls and automatic controls for
appliances, temperature, humidity and similar; fluid meters
and counting devices; instr
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3313 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of industrial process control repair of industrial process control equipment
equipment
manufacturing
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3320 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of optical instruments and
photographic equipment
repair of optical instruments and lenses, optical
microscopes, binoculars, telescopes. Etc.; photographic
equipment
3313 *
Repair and maintenance of electronic and 3330 *
optical equipment
Manufacture of watches and clocks
repair of parking meters; also includes time clocks,
time/date stamps, time locks, and similar timing devices
323
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3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
3110 *
Manufacture of electric motors,
generators and transformers
repair of electric motors
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
3120 *
Manufacture of electricity distribution
and control apparatus
repair and maintenance of distribution and control
apparatus for electricity
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
3190 *
Manufacture of other electrical
equipment n.e.c.
repair and maintenance of miscellaneous electrical
machinery
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
3311 *
Manufacture of medical and surgical
equipment and orthopaedic appliances
repair and maintenance of medical equipment, electrical
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
3312 *
Manufacture of instruments and
appliances for measuring, checking,
testing, navigating and other purposes,
except industrial process control
equipment
repair and maintenance of precision instruments and
apparatus
3314 *
Repair and maintenance of electrical
equipment
3313 *
Manufacture of industrial process control repair of process control instruments
equipment
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
3511 *
Building and repairing of ships
repairs and routine maintenance performed by floating drydocks;
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
3512 *
Building and repairing of pleasure and
sporting boats
pleasure boat repair and maintenance services (not also
selling new boats); retail and repair of new boats, primarily
repair;
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
3520 *
Manufacture of railway and tramway
locomotives and rolling stock
repairing locomotives and railroad cars (except factory
rebuilding or factory conversion)
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
3530 *
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft
aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory
conversion, factory overhaul, factory rebuilding)
3315 *
Repair and maintenance of transport
equipment, except motor vehicles
3599 *
Manufacture of other transport equipment repair of animal drawn buggies and wagons
n.e.c.
324
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3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
1723 *
Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and repairing fishing nets, including mending
netting
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
1729 *
Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
repairing of fertilizer and chemical storage bags
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
2023 *
Manufacture of wooden containers
repairing or reconditioning wooden pallets, shipping drums
or barrels, and similar items
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
3692 *
Manufacture of musical instruments
restoration services for organs and similar instruments
3319 *
Repair and maintenance of other
equipment
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
repair of pinball machines and other coin-operated games,
bowling alley equipment, and similar equipment
3320
Installation of industrial machinery and
equipment
28-36
(various manufacturing/installation
activities)
installation of industrial machinery
3410
Electric power generation, transmission
and distribution
4010
Production, transmission and distribution
of electricity
3420
Manufacture of gas; distribution of
gaseous fuels through mains
4020
Manufacture of gas; distribution of
gaseous fuels through mains
3430
Steam and air conditioning supply
4030 *
Steam and hot water supply
3500
Water collection and supply
4100
Collection, purification and distribution
of water
3600
Sewerage
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
treatment on non-solid waste - waste water; cleaning of
sewers, drains, cesspools, septic tanks
3711
Collection of non-hazardous waste
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
non-hazardous solid waste collection portion
3712
Collection of hazardous waste
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
hazardous waste collection portion
3721
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous 9000 *
waste
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
includes portion - treatmentdisposal and storage of nonhazardous waste
325
except ice for cooling purposes
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3722
Treatment and disposal of hazardous
waste
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
3730 *
Materials recovery
3710
Recycling of metal waste and scrap
3730 *
Materials recovery
3720
Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap
3800
Remediation activities and other waste
management services
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
remediation activities portion
3910
Construction of residential buildings
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
construction of residential buildings
3920
Construction of non-residential buildings 4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
construction of non-residential buildings
4010
Construction of roads and motorways
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
construction of roads etc.
4020
Construction of utility projects
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
construction of sewer sytems, water, gas, power and
communications lines
4030
Construction of other civil engineering
projects
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
construction of dams, tunnels, railways, waterways
4110
Site preparation
4510
Site preparation
4121
Electrical installation
4530 *
Building installation
electrical installation
4122
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning
installation
4530 *
Building installation
plumbing, heat and air-cond. Installation
4129 *
Other building installation
3694 *
Manufacture of games and toys
bowling alley installation
4129 *
Other building installation
4530 *
Building installation
instalation of elevators, automated doors etc.
4130
Building completion
4540
Building completion
4140
Other specialized trades
4520 *
Building of complete constructions or
parts thereof; civil engineering
4150
Renting of construction or demolition
equipment with operator
4550
Renting of construction or demolition
equipment with operator
4210
Sale of motor vehicles
5010
Sale of motor vehicles
326
treatment, disposal and storage of hazardous waste
foundations, bricklaying etc.
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Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 5020 *
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
4230
Sale of motor vehicle parts and
accessories
5030
Sale of motor vehicle parts and
accessories
4240
Sale, maintenance and repair of
motorcycles and related parts and
accessories
5040
Sale, maintenance and repair of
motorcycles and related parts and
accessories
4310
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
5110
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
4320
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials
and live animals
5121
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials
and live animals
4330
Wholesale of food, beverages and
tobacco
5122
Wholesale of food, beverages and
tobacco
4341
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and
footwear
5131
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and
footwear
4349
Wholesale of other household goods
5139
Wholesale of other household goods
4351
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous
fuels and related products
5141
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous
fuels and related products
4352
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
5142
Wholesale of metals and metal ores
4353
Wholesale of construction materials,
hardware, plumbing and heating
equipment and supplies
5143
Wholesale of construction materials,
hardware, plumbing and heating
equipment and supplies
4359
Wholesale of other intermediate products, 5149
waste and scrap
Wholesale of other intermediate products,
waste and scrap
4361
Wholesale of computers, computer
peripheral equipment and software
Wholesale of computers, computer
peripheral equipment and software
4362
Wholesale of electronic and
5152
telecommunications parts and equipment
5151
Wholesale of electronic and
telecommunications parts and equipment
327
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Wholesale of agricultural machinery,
equipment and supplies
5159 *
Wholesale of other machinery, equipment agricultural machinery, including lawnmowers
and supplies
4369
Wholesale of other machinery and
equipment
5159 *
Wholesale of other machinery, equipment machinery except agricultural
and supplies
4390
Other wholesale
5190
Other wholesale
4410
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with 5211
food, beverages or tobacco
predominating
Retail sale in non-specialized stores with
food, beverages or tobacco
predominating
4420
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores 5219
Other retail sale in non-specialized stores
4431
Retail sale of food in specialized stores
5220 *
Retail sale of food, beverages and
tobacco in specialized stores
food stores
4432
Retail sale of beverages in specialized
stores
5220 *
Retail sale of food, beverages and
tobacco in specialized stores
beverage stores
4433
Retail sale of tobacco products in
specialized stores
5220 *
Retail sale of food, beverages and
tobacco in specialized stores
tobacco stores
4441
Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear 5232
and leather goods
Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear
and leather goods
4442
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical 5231
goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical
goods, cosmetic and toilet articles
4443
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass 5234
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass
4444
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
5233 *
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
household appliances and equipment, except audio/visual
and recordings
4451
Retail sale of computers and software
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
computers, software
4452
Retail sale of telecommunications
equipment
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
telecommunications equipment
328
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4453
Retail sale of audio/visual equipment
5233 *
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
radio, tv and other audio visual equipment
4454
Retail sale of music and video recordings 5233 *
Retail sale of household appliances,
articles and equipment
audio and video tapes, CDs, music cassettes
4461
Retail sale of books, newspapers and
stationary
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
books, newspapers and stationery
4462
Retail sale of games and toys
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
games and toys
4463
Retail sale of sporting equipment
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
sporting equipment
4469
Other retail sale in specialized stores
5239 *
Other retail sale in specialized stores
other specialized retail sale
4470
Retail sale of automotive fuel
5050
Retail sale of automotive fuel
4480
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores 5240
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
4491
Retail sale via mail order houses
5251 *
Retail sale via mail order houses
mail order houses
4492 *
Retail sale via Internet
5251 *
Retail sale via mail order houses
internet sales
4492 *
Retail sale via Internet
5259 *
Other non-store retail sale
Internet auctions
4493
Retail sale via stalls and markets
5252
Retail sale via stalls and markets
sales via stalls and markets
4499
Other non-store retail sale
5259 *
Other non-store retail sale
other non-store retail
4511
Passenger rail transport
6010 *
Transport via railways
passenger rail transport
4512
Freight rail transport
6010 *
Transport via railways
freight rail transport
4521
Other scheduled passenger land transport 6021
Other scheduled passenger land transport
4522
Other non-scheduled passenger land
transport
6022
Other non-scheduled passenger land
transport
4523
Freight transport by road
6023
Freight transport by road
4530
Transport via pipeline
6030
Transport via pipelines
329
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4611
Sea and coastal passenger water transport 6110 *
Sea and coastal water transport
passenger water transport
4612
Sea and coastal freight water transport
6110 *
Sea and coastal water transport
freight water transport
4621
Inland passenger water transport
6120 *
Inland water transport
passenger water transport
4622
Inland freight water transport
6120 *
Inland water transport
freight water transport
4710 *
Passenger air transport
6210 *
Scheduled air transport
scheduled passenger air transport
4710 *
Passenger air transport
6220 *
Non-scheduled air transport
non-scheduled passenger air transport
4720 *
Freight air transport
6210 *
Scheduled air transport
scheduled freight air transport
4720 *
Freight air transport
6220 *
Non-scheduled air transport
non-scheduled freight air transport
4810
Warehousing and storage
6302
Storage and warehousing
4821 *
Service activities incidental to land
transportation
5020 *
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles towing and road side assistance
4821 *
Service activities incidental to land
transportation
6010 *
Transport via railways
activities such as switching and shunting, operation of
railroad infrastructure; maintenance and minor repair of
rolling stock
4821 *
Service activities incidental to land
transportation
6303 *
Other supporting transport activities
support activities for land transport
4822
Service activities incidental to water
transportation
6303 *
Other supporting transport activities
support activities for water transport
4823
Service activities incidental to air
transportation
6303 *
Other supporting transport activities
support activities for air transport
4824
Cargo handling
6301
Cargo handling
4825
Activities of transport agencies (except
travel agencies)
6309 *
Activities of other transport agencies
5010 *
Postal activities
6411 *
National post activities
5010 *
Postal activities
6412 *
Courier activities other than national post
activities
5020 *
Courier activities
6411 *
National post activities
330
except bill auditing and freight rate information
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5020 *
Courier activities
6412 *
Courier activities other than national post
activities
5110
Hotels and similar accommodations
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision
of short-stay accommodation
5120
Inns, pensions and similar establishments 5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision
of short-stay accommodation
5130
Holiday accommodations
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision
of short-stay accommodation
5140
Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks, 5510 *
recreational camps and campgrounds
Hotels; camping sites and other provision
of short-stay accommodation
5190
Other accommodation
5510 *
Hotels; camping sites and other provision
of short-stay accommodation
5210
Restaurants and other food service
activities
5520 *
Restaurants, bars and canteens
restaurants
5220
Catering and Food Services contracting
5520 *
Restaurants, bars and canteens
catering activities
5230
Beverage serving activities
5520 *
Restaurants, bars and canteens
beverage serving activities
5311 *
Book publishing
2211 *
Publishing of books, brochures and other except globes
publications
5311 *
Book publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution respective internet publishing
of electronic content
5312 *
Publishing of newspapers, journals and
periodicals
2212
Publishing of newspapers, journals and
periodicals
331
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5312 *
Publishing of newspapers, journals and
periodicals
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution respective internet publishing
of electronic content
5319 *
Other publishing
2219
Other publishing
5319 *
Other publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution machine readable directory and mailing list publishing
of electronic content
5319 *
Other publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution internet publishing (where feasible)
of electronic content
5320 *
Software publishing
7221
Software publishing
5320 *
Software publishing
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution internet publishing of software
of electronic content
5411 *
Motion picture, video and television
programme production activities
9211 *
Motion picture and video production and motion picture, video and tv programme production portion
distribution
5411 *
Motion picture, video and television
programme production activities
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5412
Motion picture, video and television
programme distribution activities
9211 *
Motion picture and video production and motion picture and video distribution portion
distribution
5413
Motion picture projection activities
9212
Motion picture projection
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
2213 *
Publishing of music
production and distribution
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
audio recording of conferences and seminars
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
9211 *
Motion picture and video production and sound recording studios and recording books on tape
distribution
(except publishers)
5421 *
Sound recording production and
distribution activities
9213 *
Radio and television activities
production of radio programs (except live) not done in
broadcast facilities
5422 *
Music publishing activities
2213 *
Publishing of music
publishing
5422 *
Music publishing activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
administration of music copyrights for others
5511 *
Radio broadcasting
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution internet radio broadcasting
of electronic content
332
production of television programmes or television
commercials not done in broadcasting facilities
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5511 *
Radio broadcasting
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5512 *
Television broadcasting
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution image with sound internet broadcasting
of electronic content
5512 *
Television broadcasting
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5520
Cable and other subscription
programming
9213 *
Radio and television activities
5610
Wired telecommunications activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5621
Wireless telecommunications activities
(except satellite)
6420 *
Telecommunications
5622
Satellite telecommunications activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5630
Cable and other subscription
programming distribution
6420 *
Telecommunications
5640
Other telecommunications activities
6420 *
Telecommunications
5711
Computer programming activities
7229 *
Other software consultancy and supply
5712 *
Hardware and software consultancy
activities
7210
Hardware consultancy
computer hardware consulting, hardware and software
integration services
5712 *
Hardware and software consultancy
activities
7229 *
Other software consultancy and supply
software consulting, integration of multiple software
packages within users systems
5713
Computer facilities management
activities
7230 *
Data processing
managing the computer facilities of others (facilities on the
client's premises)
5714
Other computer related activities n.e.c.
7290
Other computer-related activities
5721
Internet service providers
6420 *
Telecommunications
5722
Web search portals
7240 *
Database activities and online distribution web search portals
of electronic content
ISPs and backbone services
333
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Note
5723
Data processing, hosting and related
activities
7230 *
Data processing
data processing services, CPU time share services, hosting,
scanning services, diskette certification services, using own
equipment to process clients' data
5731
News agency activities
9220 *
News agency activities
except independent journalists
5732 *
Library and archives activities
7514 *
Supporting service activities for the
government as a whole
government archive (operating)
5732 *
Library and archives activities
9231
Library and archives activities
5739
Other information services n.e.c.
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
5911
Central banking
6511
Central banking
5919
Other monetary intermediation
6519
Other monetary intermediation
5991
Financial leasing
6591
Financial leasing
5992
Other credit granting
6592
Other credit granting
5999
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
6599 *
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
Other financial intermediation n.e.c, exc. financial holding
companies, leasing of non-financial intangible assets
6011
Life insurance
6601 *
Life insurance
Life insurance except reinsurance
6012
Non-life insurance
6603 *
Non-life insurance
Non-life insurance except reinsurance
6020 *
Reinsurance
6601 *
Life insurance
Reinsurance
6020 *
Reinsurance
6603 *
Non-life insurance
Reinsurance
6030
Pension funding
6602
Pension funding
6111
Administration of financial markets
6711
Administration of financial markets
6112
Security dealing activities
6712
Security dealing activities
6119
Activities auxiliary to financial
intermediation n.e.c.
6719
Activities auxiliary to financial
intermediation n.e.c.
334
telephone based information services, information search
services on a contract or fee basis, news clipping services,
press clipping services
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6121
Risk and damage evaluation
6720 *
Activities auxiliary to insurance and
pension funding
average and loss adjusting, risk and damage evaluating,
investigation in connection with insurance
6122
Activities of insurance agents
6720 *
Activities auxiliary to insurance and
pension funding
activities of insurance agents
6129
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and 6720 *
pension funding
Activities auxiliary to insurance and
pension funding
Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding,
except insurance agents, loss adjustors, risk and damage
evaluators, insurance investigators and actuaries
6210
Real estate activities with own or leased 7010
property
Real estate activities with own or leased
property
6220
Real estate activities on a fee or contract 7020 *
basis
Real estate activities on a fee or contract Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis, excluding
basis
facilities management activities
6311
Renting of motor vehicles
7111 *
Renting of land transport equipment
Renting of automobiles
6319 *
Renting of other transport equipment
7111 *
Renting of land transport equipment
Renting, operational leasing of land transport equipment
except automobiles
6319 *
Renting of other transport equipment
7112
Renting of water transport equipment
6319 *
Renting of other transport equipment
7113
Renting of air transport equipment
6321
Renting of agricultural machinery and
equipment
7121
Renting of agricultural machinery and
equipment
6322
Renting of construction and civil
engineering machinery and equipment
7122
Renting of construction and civil
engineering machinery and equipment
6323
Renting of office machinery and
equipment (including computers)
7123
Renting of office machinery and
equipment (including computers)
6329
Renting of other machinery and
equipment n.e.c.
7129
Renting of other machinery and
equipment n.e.c.
6331
Rental of recreational and sports
equipment
7130 *
Renting of personal and household goods portion of renting of personal and household goods n.e.c.
renting of recreational and sports equipment
335
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6339
Renting of other personal and household 7130 *
goods n.e.c.
Renting of personal and household goods renting of other personal and household goods, etc. excl.
n.e.c.
recreational and sports equipment
6340
Leasing of nonfinancial intangible assets 6599 *
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
6410
Legal activities
7411
Legal activities
6420
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing
activities; tax consultancy
7412
Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing
activities; tax consultancy
6511
Activities of financial holding companies 6599 *
Other financial intermediation n.e.c.
activities of financial holding companies
6512
Activities of non-financial holding
companies
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
other holding companies except bank holding companies
6520
Activities of head offices
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
corporate, subsidiary and regional managing offices
6530 *
Management and management
consultancy activities
0501 *
Fishing
fish stock management
6530 *
Management and management
consultancy activities
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
management and management consulting services, exc.
Executive search and consulting
6610
Architectural and engineering activities
and related technical consultancy
7421
Architectural and engineering activities
and related technical consultancy
6620
Technical testing and analysis
7422
Technical testing and analysis
6711
Research and experimental development 7310 *
in biotechnology
Research and experimental development biotechnology research and experimental development
on natural sciences and engineering
(NSE)
6719
Other research and experimental
development on natural sciences and
engineering
Research and experimental development research and expeimental development in natural sciences
on natural sciences and engineering
and engineering, except biotechnology research and
(NSE)
experimental development
7310 *
336
Portion of 6599 dealing with leasing of intangible assets is
included in newly formed Group 634
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6720
Research and experimental development 7320
on social sciences and humanities
Research and experimental development
on social sciences and humanities (SSH)
6810
Advertising
7430
Advertising
6820
Market research and public opinion
polling
7413
Market research and public opinion
polling
6910
Photographic activities
7494
Photographic activities
6990 *
Other professional, scientific and
technical activities
6309 *
Activities of other transport agencies
bill auditing and freight rate information
6990 *
Other professional, scientific and
technical activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
other business activities using more advanced professional,
scientific and technical skills
7000
Veterinary activities
8520
Veterinary activities
7110 *
Activities of employment placement
agencies
7491 *
Labour recruitment and provision of
personnel
personnel search, selection referral and placement
7110 *
Activities of employment placement
agencies
9249 *
Other recreational activities
casting agencies and bureaus, etc., theatrical casting
agencies
7120
Temporary help activities
7491 *
Labour recruitment and provision of
personnel
provision of temporary help
7130
Human resources provision and
management of human resources
functions
7491 *
Labour recruitment and provision of
personnel
7211
Travel Agencies
6304 *
Activities of travel agencies and tour
operators; tourist assistance activities
n.e.c.
7212
Tour Operators
6304 *
Activities of travel agencies and tour
operators; tourist assistance activities
n.e.c.
337
tour operators
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7220 *
Other Reservation services
6304 *
Activities of travel agencies and tour
operators; tourist assistance activities
n.e.c.
tourism offices and similar facilities; tourist guide services,
misc. travel arrangement activities, such as timeshare
exchange services, separate transportation ticket offices,
travel assistance automobile clubs, hotel reservation
services, etc.
7220 *
Other Reservation services
9214 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts
activities
ticket agencies, theatrical
7220 *
Other Reservation services
9219
Other entertainment activities n.e.c.
ticket agencies, amusement and entertainment (except
theater, or sports)
7220 *
Other Reservation services
9241 *
Sporting activities
sports ticket agencies
7220 *
Other Reservation services
9249 *
Other recreational activities
ticket sales
7310
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car
Services
7492 *
Investigation and security activities
7320 *
Security systems service activities
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods only locksmiths
7320 *
Security systems service activities
7492 *
Investigation and security activities
7410 *
Facilities support activities
7020 *
Real estate activities on a fee or contract managing of real estate on a fee or contract basis except
basis
that of correctional facilities
7410 *
Facilities support activities
7514 *
Supporting service activities for the
government as a whole
7421
General interior cleaning of buildings
7493 *
Building-cleaning and industrial-cleaning
activities
7429 *
Other building and industrial cleaning
activities
7493 *
Building-cleaning and industrial-cleaning
activities
7429 *
Other building and industrial cleaning
activities
9000 *
Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation
and similar activities
338
remote controlled supervision, prequalification of alarms
operation of government owned or occupied buildings
street sweeping, snow and ice removal
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7430
Landscape care and maintenance service 0140 *
activities
Agricultural and animal husbandry
service activities, except veterinary
activities
7511
Office administrative service activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7512
Business service activities
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7519
Other Business Support Services
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7520
Activities of call centres
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7531 *
Activities of collection agencies and
credit bureaus
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
7531 *
Activities of collection agencies and
credit bureaus
7511 *
General (overall) public service activities tax collection on a contract or fee basis
7532
Convention and Trade Show Organizers 7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
fair, exhibition and congress organizers
7533
Packaging activities
7495 *
Packaging activities
except filling of aerosols
7539 *
Other support activities n.e.c.
7499 *
Other business activities n.e.c.
parking meter coin collection services, independent
auctioneers, stamp trading, various miscellaneous business
services, bartering services, diving services, etc.
7539 *
Other support activities n.e.c.
7513 *
Regulation of and contribution to more
efficient operation of business
vehicle license issuing on a contract or fee basis
7610
Primary education
8010
Primary education
7621
General secondary education
8021
General secondary education
7622 *
Technical and vocational secondary
education
8022
Technical and vocational secondary
education
339
landscaping portion
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7622 *
Technical and vocational secondary
education
8090 *
Other education
technical and vocational portion of specialized training,
generally for adults but not comparable to general
education - excludes art, flying and automobile schools,
lifeguard and survival training, public speaking training
7630
Higher education
8030
Higher education
7641 *
Sports and recreation education
9241 *
Sporting activities
activities of sport instructors, teachers, coaches
7641 *
Sports and recreation education
9309 *
Other service activities n.e.c.
yoga instruction
7642
Cultural education
8090 *
Other education
art schools
7649
Other education
8090 *
Other education
driving, flying schools, education not definable by level
7650
Educational support services
7414 *
Business and management consultancy
activities
management services that support educational processes
and systems
7710
Hospital activities
8511 *
Hospital activities
except mental retardation hospitals
7720
Medical and dental practice activities
8512
Medical and dental practice activities
7790
Other human health activities
8519 *
Other human health activities
medical laboratories, blood banks, sperm banks, etc.,
diagnostic imaging, activities of dental paramedical
personnel, dental nurses and hygenists etc, not performed
by medical doctors or dentists, ambulance transport by any
mode
7810
Nursing care facilities
8519 *
Other human health activities
inpatient nursing care provided by a core staff of practical
or licensed nurses
7820 *
Residential mental retardation, mental
health and substance abuse facilities
8511 *
Hospital activities
mental retardation hospitals
7820 *
Residential mental retardation, mental
health and substance abuse facilities
8519 *
Other human health activities
mental retardation facilities (except hospitals)
340
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7820 *
Residential mental retardation, mental
health and substance abuse facilities
7830 *
ISIC 3.1
8531 *
Description
Note
Social work activities with
accommodation
mental health and substance abuse facilities (except
hospitals)
Community care facilities for the elderly 8519 *
Other human health activities
including assisted-living facilities with on-site nursing care
7830 *
Community care facilities for the elderly 8531 *
Social work activities with
accommodation
homes for the elderly providing personal care services with
no or incidental health care
7890
Social work activities with
accommodation
8531 *
Social work activities with
accommodation
excl. mental health and substance abuse facilities
7900
Social work activities without
accommodation
8532
Social work activities without
accommodation
8010 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and
entertainment activities
9214 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts
activities
dramatic arts, music and other arts activities excluding
operation of ticket agencies
8010 *
Dramatic arts, music and other arts and
entertainment activities
9220 *
News agency activities
independent artists such as journalists and photojournalists
8101
Museums activities and preservation of
historic sites and buildings
9232
Museums activities and preservation of
historic sites and buildings
8102
Botanical and zoological gardens and
nature reserves activities
9233
Botanical and zoological gardens and
nature reserves activities
8200
Gambling and betting activities
9249 *
Other recreational activities
only the gambling and betting activities are included here
8311
Operation of sports facilities
9241 *
Sporting activities
operation of facilities for outdoor, indoor sports (open,
closed or covered, with or without spectator seating)
8312
Activities of sports clubs
9241 *
Sporting activities
excl: operation of sports facilities; promotion, teaching,
coaching activities; activities of racing stables, kennels,
riding academies, sport and game schools; operation of
sport fishing preserves, service activities related to sporting
activities
341
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8319
Other sports activities
8321
ISIC 3.1
9241 *
Description
Note
Sporting activities
except sports clubs and operation of sports facilities and
sports ticket agencies
Activities of amusement parks and theme 9249 *
parks
Other recreational activities
theme parks and amusement parks
8329
Other amusement and recreation
activities
9249 *
Other recreational activities
except gambling and betting and theme parks and
amusement parks
8411
Activities of business and employers
organizations
9111
Activities of business and employers
organizations
8412
Activities of professional organizations
9112
Activities of professional organizations
8420
Activities of trade unions
9120
Activities of trade unions
8491
Activities of religious organizations
9191
Activities of religious organizations
8492
Activities of political organizations
9192
Activities of political organizations
8493
Activities of automobile associations and 9199 *
travel clubs
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
8499 *
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
0150 *
Hunting, trapping and game propagation service activities to promote commercial hunting and
including related service activities
trapping
8499 *
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
9199 *
Activities of other membership
organizations n.e.c.
except automobile associations, travel clubs and tour clubs
8511
Repair and maintenance of computers
and peripheral equipment
7250 *
Maintenance and repair of office,
accounting and computing machinery
Only the portion concerning the maintenance and repair of
computing machinery is included here
8512
Repair of communication equipment
3220 *
Manufacture of television and radio
transmitters and apparatus for line
telephony and line telegraphy
repair of communications equipment (in combination with
manufacturing)
8521
Repair and maintenance of consumer
electronics
5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods Repair of consumer electronics
342
automobile asociations, touring clubs, travel clubs
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5260 *
Description
Note
8522
Repair and maintenance of household
appliances and home and garden
equipment
8523
Repair and maintenance of footwear and 5260 *
leather goods
Repair of personal and household goods repair of boots, shoes, luggage and the like
8524 *
Repair of furniture and home furnishings 3610 *
Manufacture of furniture
8524 *
Repair of furniture and home furnishings 5260 *
Repair of personal and household goods furniture repair and refinishing
8529
Repair and maintenance of personal and 5260 *
household goods, not elsewhere classified
Repair of personal and household goods repair of personal and household goods n.e.c., excl repair
of furniture, boots, shoes, etc, household appliances and
home and garden equipment, consumer electronics,
activities of locksmiths
8601
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and 9301
fur products
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and
fur products
8602
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 9302
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
8603
Funeral and related activities
9303
Funeral and related activities
8609
Other service activities n.e.c.
9309 *
Other service activities n.e.c.
8711
General (overall) public service activities 7511 *
General (overall) public service activities except tax collection on a contract or fee basis, which now
is in ISIC 4 7023.
8712
Regulation of the activities of providing 7512
health care, education, cultural services
and other social services, excluding social
security
Regulation of the activities of agencies
that provide health care, education,
cultural services and other social services,
excluding social security
8713
Regulation of and contribution to more
efficient operation of businesses
Regulation of and contribution to more
efficient operation of business
7513 *
Repair of personal and household goods repair of household appliances, home and garden
equipment
343
repair of office furniture, restoration of furniture
except yoga instruction
except vehicle license issuing on a contract or fee basis
whch now is in ISIC 4 7503.
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ISIC 3.1
Description
Note
8714
Other general government support
activities
7514 *
Supporting service activities for the
government as a whole
except operation of government archives and operation of
government owned or occupied buildings
8721
Foreign affairs
7521
Foreign affairs
except international disaster or conflict refugee services
8722
Defence activities
7522
Defence activities
8723
Public order and safety activities
7523
Public order and safety activities
8730
Compulsory social security activities
7530
Compulsory social security activities
8800
Activities of households as employers of 9500
domestic personnel
Activities of private households as
employers of domestic staff
8910
Undifferentiated goods-producing
activities of private households for own
use
9600
Undifferentiated goods-producing
activities of private households for own
use
8920
Undifferentiated service-producing
activities of private households for own
use
9700
Undifferentiated service-producing
activities of private households for own
use
9000
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies 9900
Extraterritorial organizations and bodies
344
except police laboratories
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