1.  Manufacturing is defined as the physical or chemical transformation of materials or compounds into new products, whether the work is performed by power-driven machines or by hand, whether it is done in a factory or in the worker’s home and whether the products are sold wholesale or retail. The assembly of products from component parts is considered to be Manufacturing, except in cases where the activity is appropriately classified under Construction.

2.  The assembly and installation of machinery and equipment in mining, manufacturing, commercial and other business establishments is classified under the same group of Manufacturing as the manufacture of the item installed. Excluded is the assembly on site of prefabricated, integral parts of bridges, water tanks, storage and warehouse facilities, railway and elevated pedestrian bridges, and lift, escalator, plumbing, sprinkler, central heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, lighting and electrical wiring systems for buildings and mines and all kinds of structures which are construction activities if undertaken as a specialised activity. Establishments specialising in the installation of household appliances, such as stoves and ranges, refrigerators, washing machines and driers, are classified under the appropriate retail trade group.

3.  The manufacture of specialised components and parts of and accessories and attachments to machinery and equipment is, as a general rule, classified under the same group as the manufacture of the machinery and equipment for which the parts and accessories are intended. However, the making of specialised components and accessories by moulding or extruding plastic materials is included in subgroup 33800 (Manufacture of plastic products). The manufacture of unspecialised components and parts of machinery and equipment, e.g. engines, pistons, electric motors, electrical assemblies, valves, gears and roller bearings, is classified under the appropriate group of Manufacturing, without regard to the machinery and equipment in which these items may be included.

4.  The classification of repair work is discussed in detail in the introduction to this manual. Specialised repair shops are classified under the same division of the SIC as establishments in which the major part of that kind of repair work is carried on. Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of ships, aircraft, railway equipment, factory equipment and furniture are classified under Manufacturing. Motor engineers, i.e. establishments primarily engaged in motor engineering repair work for the motor trade, are also classified under Manufacturing (subgroup 38302 - Activities of specialised automotive engineering workshops working primarily for the motor trade).

5.  The irradiation of products is classified under the same group of Manufacturing as the manufacture or processing of the products irradiated, e.g. the irradiation of fresh or processed vegetables and fruit is classified under group 3013 (Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables) and the irradiation of medical and surgical equipment under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

6.  Packaging activities done for others on a fee or contract basis are classified under group 8895 (Packaging activities) major group 889 (Business activities n.e.c.).

DIVISION 30: MANUFACTURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS, BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

               301      Production, processing and preservation of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, oils and fats

             3011     Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products

This group includes the operation of slaughterhouses, killing, dressing or packing meat of cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, rabbits, game or other animals. Included is the processing of whales on land or on vessels specialised for this work.

The production of fresh, chilled or frozen meat or poultry.

Preservation and preparation of meat and meat products by such process as drying, smoking, salting, quick-freezing, immersing in brine or canning. Sausage production and manufacture of natural sausage casings is included.

Rendering and refining of lard or other edible animal fats.

Production of meat meals or meat offal, packed meat pies and biltong.

Slaughtering includes the production of by-products such as raw hides and skins, pulled wool, feathers or down, teeth or bones.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of extracts of meat and soup containing meat is classified under group 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

The rendering of inedible animal fats and oils is included in group 3014 (Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats).

Synthetic sausage casings are classified under group 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products).

The slaughtering of poultry undertaken in conjunction with poultry farming is classified under group 1122 (Other animal farming; production of animal products n.e.c.).

            3012       Processing and preserving of fish and fish products

This group includes the preserving of fish and fish products by processes such as drying, smoking, curing, salting, immersing in brine, dehydrating, quick-freezing or canning, and the production of fresh, chilled or frozen fish fillets or roe, including caviar and caviar substitutes. The production of frozen fish, including fish which has been cut up, minced or ground into flour for human consumption.

The production of fermented fish, fish paste or fish balls. The production of fish-meal for human consumption or animal feed.

The preserving of crustaceans or molluscs by freezing or by other means such as drying, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, cooking in sauces or immersing in vinegar. The production of meal and solubles from fish, crustaceans and molluscs and other aquatic animals unfit for human consumption.

Activities of vessels engaged in processing and preserving fish, crustaceans and molluscs are also classified here.

Exclusions:

Fishing and the processing of the catch aboard the fishing-boats are classified under group 1310 (Ocean and coastal fishing).

The processing of whales on land or on special vessels is classified under group 3011 (Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products).

The production of oils and fats from marine materials (except whales) is classified under group 3014 (Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats).

The manufacture of soup containing fish, crustaceans or molluscs is classified under subgroup 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

            3013       Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables

This group includes the manufacture of food consisting mainly of fruit or vegetables.

The preserving of cooked or uncooked fruit or vegetables by freezing, including the preparation or preserving of fruit or vegetable juices.

Preserving by other means such as dehydration, drying, immersing in oil or in vinegar.

The processing of potatoes.

The manufacture of prepared meals or vegetables.

The manufacture of potato flour and meal.

The preserving of fruit and vegetables by canning.

The manufacture of jams, marmelades or jellies.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of flour or meal of dried leguminous vegetables is classified under group 3031 (Manufacture of grain mill products).

The manufacture of soups of vegetables and fruit is classified under group 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

            3014       Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats

This group includes the manufacture of oils and fats from vegetable or animal materials, except the rendering and refining of lard and other edible animal fats. The manufacture of whale oil. The extraction of oils from fish or fish liver. The production of vegetable oils, including oils from nuts or olives.

The production of cake or meal, or other residual products of oil production.

The production of non-defatted flour or meal of oil-seeds, oil nuts or oil kernels.

The production of partly hydrogenated oils; the production of margarine or other table oils or cooking fats.

The production of cotton seed oil includes cotton linters as a by-product.

Exclusions:

The rendering and refining of lard and other edible animal fats are classified under group 3011 (Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products).

Wet grain milling is classified under group 3032 (Manufacture of starches and starch products).

The production of maize oil is also classified under group 3032.

The treatment of oils and fats by chemical processes is classified under group 3359 (Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.).

      302   3020    Manufacture of dairy products

This group includes milk processing, the grading, filtering, testing or chilling of fresh, liquid full cream milk or cream, separating cream from milk, the pasteurising, sterilising, homogenising, peptonising or humanising of milk, the freezing or whipping of cream, milk concentrating, fermenting, "culturing", the production of milk or cream in solid form, i.e. in blocks, powder or granules.

The production of natural butter or butter that has been dehydrated, resolidified or made rancid.

The production of cheese or curd: Fresh, ripened, hard or processed cheese.

The production of whey: Fresh, concentrated or dry.

The production of yoghurt, ice cream and other edible ice, whether containing cream or chocolate or not.

The production of casein or lactose.

Exclusions:

The production of raw milk is classified under group 1121 (Farming of cattle, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules and hinnies; dairy farming).

The manufacture of margarine is classified under group 3014 (Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats).

The bottling on a fee or contract basis of fresh milk for retail distribution is classified under subgroup 88950 (Packaging activities).

The bottling of fresh milk by retailers for retail distribution is classified under subgroup 62209.

              303       Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products and prepared animal feeds

            3031       Manufacture of grain mill products

This group includes grain milling: Flour, groats, meal or pellets of wheat, rye, oats, maize or other cereal grains.

Rice milling: Husked, milled, polished, glazed, parboiled or converted. The production of rice flour.

Vegetable milling: Flour or meal of dried leguminous vegetables, of roots or tubers, or of edible nuts.

The manufacture of breakfast foods obtained by roasting or swelling cereal grains or by rolling, pearling, flaking or polishing grains.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of potato flour and meal is classified under group 3013 (Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables).

Wet corn milling is classified under group 3032 (Manufacture of starches and starch products).

Prepared feeds for animals and poultry are classified under group 3033 (Manufacture of prepared animal feeds).

            3032       Manufacture of starches and starch products

This group includes the manufacture of starches: Starches made from maize, rice, other grains, potatoes, manioc or other vegetable materials.

Wet grain milling.

The manufacture of glucose and glucose syrup, maltose.

The manufacture of gluten is included.

The manufacture of tapioca and tapioca substitutes prepared from starch.

The production of maize oil.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of potato flour and meal is classified under group 3013 (Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables).

The manufacture of milk sugars (lactose) is classified under group 3020 (Manufacture of dairy products).

The processing of sugar cane or the production of sucrose sugar in refineries is classified under group 3042 (Manufacture of sugar, including golden syrup and castor sugar).

The manufacture of artificial honey, caramel and inulin is classified under group 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

            3033       Manufacture of prepared animal feeds

This group includes the production of prepared pet foods: Preparations consisting of mixtures of materials or of materials specially treated or packaged to make them suitable as feed for dogs, cats, birds, fish or other pet animals.

The manufacture of prepared feeds mainly for farm animals, including pre-mixes or feed concentrates, sweetened fodder or feed supplements.

Exclusions:

The production of fish-meal for animal feed is classified under group 3012 (Processing and preserving of fish and fish products).

Activities which result in the production of by-products useful as animal feed without special treatment or further processing are classified under those    industries in which the by-products occur, e.g. the production of oil-seed cake is classified under group 3014 (Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats) and the production of grain milling residues is classified under group 3031 (Manufacture of grain mill products).

              304       Manufacture of other food products

            3041       Manufacture of bakery products

This group includes the manufacture of fresh, frozen or dry bakery products: Fresh bread or rolls. Pastry, cakes, pies, tarts or other fine bakers’ wares. Biscuits and other dry bakery products.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of dry, fresh or cooked farinaceous products of the kind known as pastas is classified under group 3044 (Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products).

The production of packed meat pies is classified under group 3011 (Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products).

            3042       Manufacture of sugar, including golden syrup and castor sugar

This group includes the production of cane or beet sugar: Raw cane sugar, refined cane or beet sugar, syrup made of beet or cane sugar, other sugars and sugar syrups (e.g. maple sugar, invert sugar, palm sugar, castor sugar). The production of molasses.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of glucose and other sugars made from starches is classified under group 3032 (Manufacture of starches and starch products).

            3043       Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

This group includes manufacture of cocoa in the form of paste, powder or blocks. The manufacture of cocoa butter, fat or oil.

The manufacture of chocolate or other chocolate preparations.

The manufacture of sugar confectionery such as boiled sweets, toffees, marshmallows, fudge, caramels, cachous, nougat, fondants and white chocolate. The manufacture of chewing gum.

The preserving of fruit, nuts, fruitpeels and other parts of plants in sugar.

Exclusions:

The production of solid or liquid sucrose sugar is classified under group 3042 (Manufacture of sugar including golden syrup and castor sugar).

Nut roasting and the manufacture of salted nuts and popcorn is classified under group 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

            3044       Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products

This group includes the manufacture of uncooked farinaceous products: Spaghetti, macaroni, noodles or other pasta products shaped for use in the preparation of lasagne, canneloni, ravioli, etc.

Manufacture of couscous. Manufacture of stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked.

Manufacture of other cooked pasta products. Manufacture of canned or frozen pasta products.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of soup, in particular dry or powdered soups containing pasta, is classified under group 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

            3049       Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.

This group includes roasting, grinding and decaffeinating of coffee. The manufacture of coffee substitutes containing coffee.

The manufacture of extracts, essences of concentrates of coffee and preparations with a basis of these products.

The roasting and grinding of chicory and the preparation of other roasted coffee substitutes and their essences, extracts or concentrates.

The manufacture of tea or maté extracts, essences or concentrates or preparation with a basis of these essences, extracts or concentrates or with a basis of tea or maté. Rooibos tea is included.

The production of liquid, powdered or frozen whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks, reconstituted eggs and preserved eggs.

The production of foods for infants or for invalids which contain homogenised ingredients including meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, milk or malt extracts.

The roasting of nuts or the manufacture of nut foods and pastes.

The manufacture of artificial honey, caramel and inulin.

The manufacture of soup in liquid, powder or solid form, including frozen soup and soup tablets.

The manufacture of soup containing meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or pasta.

The manufacture of tartaric materials, baking powder, custard, pudding-powders and flavoured cool drink powders.

The manufacture of spices, sauces and condiments including mustard or mustard flour.

The manufacture of vinegar, yeast or other food products not elsewhere classified, including extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans or molluscs.

The manufacture of pre-cooked meals for resale.

Exclusions:

The growing of spice crops is classified under group 1113 (Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and spice crops). Activities of tea factories associated with tea plantations are also classified under group 1113.

Manufacture of edible salt is classified under subgroup 33591 (Manufacture of edible salt).

              305       Manufacture of beverages

            3051       Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits; ethyl alcohol production from fermented                             materials; manufacture of wine

This group includes the manufacture of distilled, potable, alcoholic beverages such as whisky, rum, brandy, gin, prepared mixed drinks, liqueurs, cordials, liquors or other alcoholic beverages containing distilled ethyl alcohol.

The manufacture of compound alcoholic preparations of a kind used to make beverages.

Ethyl alcohol production by processes involving the fermentation of vegetable materials and the distillation of the resulting liquors.

The production of neutral spirits.

This group also includes the manufacture of wine from grapes not grown by the same unit, including sparkling and flavoured wines.

The manufacture of fortified wine such as sherry and marsala is included.

The manufacture of other fermented but not distilled alcoholic beverages such as perry, cider, mead or sake.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of alcohol, except that which is included here, is classified under group 3341 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds).

The growing of grapes and the manufacture of wine at the same location is classified under group 1113 (Growing of fruit, nuts, beverage and spice crops).

The brewing of malt liquors is classified under group 3052 (Manufacture of beer and other malt liquors and malt).

Merely bottling and labelling wines is classified under subgroup 61222 (Wholesale trade in beverages), if performed as a part of buying and selling at wholesale, and under group 8895 (Packaging activities) if performed on a fee or contract basis.

            3052       Manufacture of beer and other malt liquors and malt

This group includes the manufacture of malt liquors such as beer, ale, porter and stout.

The manufacture of sorghum beer.

The manufacture of malt.

Exclusions:

Manufacture of yeast is classified under group 3049 (Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.).

Merely bottling and labelling malt liquors is classified under subgroup 61222 (Wholesale trade in beverages), if performed as a part of buying and selling at wholesale, and under group 8895 (Packaging activities), if performed on a fee or contract basis.

            3053       Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters

This group includes the manufacture of non-alcoholic beverages commonly known as soft drinks.

The manufacture of soda water and of drinks flavoured with fruit juices, syrups, or other materials.

The production, i.e. bottling at the source, of spa, mineral or sea water.

Exclusions:

Merely bottling and labelling ordinary (tap) water or sea water is classified under subgroup 61222 (Wholesale trade in beverages) if performed as a part of buying and selling at wholesale, and under group 8895 (Packaging activities) if performed on a fee or contract basis.

The manufacture of fruit juices is classified under group 3013 (Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables).

      306   3060    Manufacture of tobacco products

This group includes the manufacture of tobacco products such as cigarettes or cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco or snuff.

The manufacture of homogenized or reconstituted tobacco.

Exclusions:

The growing and preliminary processing of tobacco leaves are classified under group 1110 (Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c.).

DIVISION 31: MANUFACTURE OF TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND LEATHER GOODS

            3111       Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles

This group includes preparatory activities in respect of textile fibres such as the reeling and washing of silk, the degreasing, carbonising or fleece dyeing of wool, any other preparatory activities including the carding or combing of these fibres and of jute, sisal, flax or ramie, manilla hemp, coir or other animal or vegetable fibres and of all kinds of man-made fibres.

By-products are, besides waste, also products such as wool grease.

The production of garnetted stock is included in this group if done as part of an  integrated production process.

The spinning or manufacture of yarn or thread for weaving or sewing, for retail sale, wholesale trade or further processing.

This yarn or thread may consist of any textile material, including mixtures. The manufacture of paper yarn is also included.

The weaving or manufacture of broad woven fabrics of all the above-mentioned materials, including their mixtures.

Also included are woven glass fabrics and the manufacture of special fabrics such as pile or chenille fabrics, terry towelling, gauze, etc.

Finishing work, such as bleaching, dyeing, calendering, napping, shrinking or printing are included, as long as it is done as part of the above-mentioned processes.

Exclusions:

Preparatory activities carried out in combination with agriculture or farming are classified under the appropriate group of division 11 (Agriculture, hunting and related services) or 12 (Forestry, logging and related services) according to the main activity.

The retting of plants containing vegetable textile fibres, such as jute, flax or coir is therefore classified under group 1111 (Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c.).

Cotton ginning is classified under group 1140 (Agricultural and animal husbandry services, except veterinary activities).

The finishing of textiles of group 3111 by units not manufacturing such textiles is classified under group 3112 (Finishing of textiles).

The manufacture of textile floor covering is classified under group 3122 (Manufacture of carpets, rugs and mats).

The manufacture of narrow fabrics and special fabrics is classified under group 3129 (Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.).

Knitting and crocheting is classified under group 3130 (Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles).

The manufacture of man-made fibres is classified under group 3360 (Manufacture of man-made fibres).

The manufacture of glass fibres is classified under major group 341 (Manufacture of glass and glass products).

The spinning of yarn of asbestos is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

The production of garnetted stock as a separate activity is classified under group 3952 (Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap n.e.c.).

            3112       Finishing of textiles

This group includes the finishing of textiles of group 3111 not made in the same unit by such activities as bleaching, dyeing, calendering, napping, shrinking or printing.

No distinction is to be made between these activities carried out on a fee or contract basis or by purchasing the materials and selling the finished products.

Exclusions:

The finishing of textiles produced in the same unit is classified under groups 3111 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles), 3129 (Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.) or 3130 (Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles), as appropriate.

              312       Manufacture of other textiles

            3121       Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel

This group includes the manufacture of made-up articles of any textile material, including knitted or crocheted fabrics from fabrics not made in the same unit. It includes manufactured articles such as the following:

- Blankets, travelling rugs and all kinds of table or other household linen;

- made-up furnishing articles such as curtains, valances, blinds, bedspreads, some stuffed articles such as quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes, pillows and sleeping bags;

- tarpaulins, tents, camping goods, sails, sun blinds, loose covers for cars, machines or furniture;

- flags, banners, pennants;

- dustcloths, dishcloths, life jackets, etc.;

- parachutes; and

- bags and sacks.

The manufacture of hand-woven tapestry is included in this group.

The manufacture of the textile part of electric blankets is also classified under this group.

Exclusions:

If the articles characteristic of this group are produced in the same unit that makes the fabrics, then the activity is considered to be an ancillary activity of either weaving, group 3111 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles), knitting or crocheting, group 3130 (Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles), or the manufacture of other textiles not elsewhere classified, group 3129.

The manufacture of textile articles for technical use is classified under group 3129 (Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.).

Canvas prepared for use by painters is also classified under group 3129.

The manufacture and/or upholstery of seats for motor vehicles is classified under group 3910 (Manufacture of furniture)

            3122       Manufacture of carpets, rugs and mats

This group includes the manufacture of textile floor covering either in the piece or made to measure such as -

- carpets, rugs and mats produced by weaving, tufting, braiding, flocking, needle punching, etc., from yarns of wool, cotton, man-made fibres, jute, coco coir, sisal and similar fibres.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of mats and matting of plaiting materials is classified under group 3229 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials).

The manufacture of floor coverings of cork, rubber or plastic materials, even when textile backed is classified by primary materials under groups 3229 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials), 3379 (Manufacture of other rubber products) or 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products), respectively.

The manufacture of linoleum and other hardsurfaced floor coverings is classified under group 3929 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.).

            3123       Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting

This group includes the manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and cables of textile fibres, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. It also includes the manufacture of netting of cordage, rope or twine and the manufacture of products of rope or netting such as made-up nets, fishing nets, ships’ fenders, unloading cushions, loading slings, rope or cable fitted with metal rings.

Nets used in sport, included here, can, however, also be a characteristic product of activities classified under group 3923 (Manufacture of sports goods).

Exclusions:

The manufacture of hairnets is classified under group 3140 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel).

            3129       Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.

This group includes all activities related to textiles or textile products, not specified elsewhere in division 31 (Manufacture of textiles, clothing and leather goods) or anywhere else in this classification. A large number of different processes are involved and a wide variety of goods are produced such as the following:

- Narrow woven fabrics, including fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive;

- labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials;

- ornamental trimmings: Braids, tassels, pompons and similar articles;

- tulles and other net fabrics, lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, embroidery;

- felt, including impregnated, coated, covered or laminated felt, and other non-woven fabrics including those in which plastics or rubber form the bonding substance but which are not the main constituent;

- fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastic;

- wadding of textile materials and articles of textile wadding such as sanitary towels or tampons;

- metallised yarn or gimped yarn; rubber thread or cord covered with textile material; textile yarn or strip covered, impregnated, coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics;

- tyre cord fabric of high-tenacity man-made yarn; 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;

- textile wicks (woven, plaited or knitted); incandescent gas mantles and tubular gas mantle fabric; hosepiping and similar textile tubing with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, whether or not reinforced with metal or other material, or other textile products or articles for technical uses such as bolting cloth, straining cloth, fabrics or felts used in paper making and other special fabrics.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of wadding from wood is classified under group 3210 (Sawmilling and planing of wood) and the manufacture of cellulose wadding under group 3231 (Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard).

The manufacture of transmission or conveyor belts or belting of textile fabric or of textile yarn or cord impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber is classified under group 3379 (Manufacture of other rubber products) when rubber is the main constituent.

The manufacture of plates, sheets or strips of cellular rubber or cellular plastics combined with felt or non-wovens where the textile is present merely for reinforcing purposes, is classified under groups 3379 (Manufacture of other rubber products) and 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products), respectively.

The manufacture of cloth of woven metal wire is classified under group 3559 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.).

      313   3130    Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles

This group includes activities in which products are actually knitted or crocheted whether by hand or with more or less complicated machines. It therefore includes both the manufacture of knitted or crocheted fabrics and of articles that are knitted or crocheted directly into shape.

Included is the production of knitted fabrics, flat or circular, with or without elastomeric yarn or rubber thread and also knit pile or terry fabrics.

The knitting or crocheting of wearing apparel and other made-up articles directly into shape is included in this group.

This involves articles such as jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, T-shirts and other vests, pantihose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery.

Also included is the manufacture of wearing apparel of fabric knitted in the same unit.

Included is the bleaching and dyeing and finishing of knitted products.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of knitted clothing from fabric not knitted in the same unit is classified under group 3140 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel).

The manufacture of orthopaedic appliances is classified under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

            3140       Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel

This group includes the manufacture of wearing apparel made of material not made in the same unit. The material used may be of any kind (except furs) such as fabric, woven, knitted or crocheted, non-wovens, lace or other textile material, leather or imitation leather, plaited materials, etc. It may be coated, impregnated or rubberised. In principle the raw material is cut and sewn together. Both regular and contract activities are included. Also included is the activity that performs only the entrepreneurial functions of producing, such as buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for manufacture of garments from their materials by contract factories and selling the finished apparel. Custom tailoring is included as well.

This group includes more specifically the manufacture of wearing apparel for men, women, children and babies, of outerwear, underwear and nightwear, of normal, formal, work or sports clothing, of hats and caps and of all kinds of clothing accessories such as gloves, belts, shawls, ties, cravats, hairnets, etc.

The manufacture of parts of these products are also classified here.

Printing on clothing is included as long as it is done as part of the manufacturing process.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of apparel of fabrics knitted in the same unit is classified under group 3130 (Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles).

The manufacture of wearing apparel of furskins is classified under group 3150 (Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur), except the manufacture of headgear of furs, which remains classified under this group.

The manufacture of footwear is classified under group 3170.

The manufacture of wearing apparel of rubber or plastics which is not assembled by stitching but is merely sealed together is classified under groups 3379 (Manufacture of other rubber products) and 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products), respectively.

Printing on garments which does not form part of the manufacturing process is classified under group 3251 (Printing).

The manufacture of safety headgear except sports headgear, is classified under group 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products) or 3559 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.) according to their constituent material.

The manufacture of asbestos apparel (including headgear) is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

Apparel and accessories of paper are classified under group 3239 (Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard).

The manufacture of sports gloves and sports headgear is classified under group 3923 (Manufacture of sports goods).

The repair of wearing apparel is classified under subgroup 62609 (Other repair services for the general public n.e.c.).

            3150       Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur

This group includes both the production of dressed furskins and other hides and skins that have been tanned and dressed with the hair and the manufacture of articles of furs or of hides with the hair.

The production of furskins includes such operations as scraping, currying, tanning, bleaching, shearing and plucking to prepare the skins for the fur trade.

The most important articles made of furs or hides with the hair are wearing apparel and accessories, assemblies of furs such as plates, mats, strips, etc., and articles such as rugs, unstuffed pouffes; industrial polishing cloths.

Also included in this group is the manufacture of artificial fur and articles thereof.

Exclusions:

The production of furskins is classified either under group 1122 (Other animal farming; production of animal products n.e.c.) or major group 115 (Hunting, trapping and game propagation including related services).

The production of raw hides and skins as part of the activity of slaughtering is classified under group 3011 (Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products).

The manufacture of imitation furskins obtained by weaving or knitting is classified under group 3111 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles) and 3130 (Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles), respectively.

The manufacture of fur hats or hat parts is classified under group 3140 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel). The manufacture of apparel trimmed with fur is also classified under group 3140.

The manufacture of boots or shoes containing fur parts are classified under group 3170 (Manufacture of footwear).

              316       Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness

            3161       Tanning and dressing of leather

This group includes the production of tanned or dressed leather; vegetable, mineral or chemical tanning. It also includes the manufacture of finished chamois, finished parchment, or patent and metallised leathers and of composition leather, i.e. slabs, sheets or strips of a material with a basis of leather or leather fibre.

Exclusions:

The production of raw hides and skins as part of the activity of abattoirs is classified under group 3011 (Production, processing and preserving of meat and meat products).

The manufacture of leather apparel is classified under group 3140 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel).

Tanning or dressing of furskins or hides with the hair is classified under group 3150 (Dressing and dyeing of fur; manufacture of articles of fur).

            3162       Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness

This group includes the manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness and other articles of leather or composition leather not elsewhere classified. Also included here is the manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like when made of other materials (mostly imitation leathers), such as plastics, textile materials, vulcanised fibre or paperboard.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of leather apparel and hats is classified under group 3140 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel).

The manufacture of footwear is classified under group 3170.

The manufacture of wooden saddlery is classified under group 3229 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials).

      317   3170    Manufacture of footwear

This group includes the manufacture of footwear for all purposes (other than orthopaedic footwear), of any material (other than of asbestos or of textile material lacking applied soles), by any process, including moulding.

The materials used may be leather, rubber, plastics, textile materials, wood or other materials and the processes applied may be cutting and sewing, gumming, moulding or any other process.

Also included is the manufacture of gaiters, leggings and similar articles and of parts of footwear, such as uppers and parts of uppers, inner and outer soles etc., of any material.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of footwear of textile material without applied soles is classified under group 3130 (Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles).

The manufacture of footwear of asbestos is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

The manufacture of orthopaedic shoes is classified under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

DIVISION 32: MANUFACTURE OF WOOD AND OF PRODUCTS OF WOOD AND CORK, EXCEPT FURNITURE; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES OF STRAW AND PLAITING MATERIALS; MANUFACTURE OF PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS; PUBLISHING, PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION OF RECORDED MEDIA

      321   3210    Sawmilling and planing of wood

This group includes the operation of sawmills and planing mills, whether or not mobile, in the forest or elsewhere.

The sawing of rough lumber or timber from logs or resawing cants and flitches into lumber. Planing combined with sawing or the separate production of surfaced lumber and timber and standard workings or patterns of lumber.

The slicing, peeling or chipping of logs.

Also included is the impregnation of chemical treatment of wood with preservatives or other materials.

The manufacture of wood wool, wood-flour and chip particles when done as a primary activity.

The manufacture of unassembled wood flooring, including parquet flooring.

The manufacture of wooden railway sleepers.

Manufacture of charcoal.

The grinding and compressing of wattle bark.

Exclusions:

Logging and the production of wood in the rough (debarked and simply squared), are classified under group 1220 (Logging and related services).

The manufacture of veneer sheets thin enough for use in plywood, boards and panels is classified under group 3221 (Manufacture of veneer sheets; manufacture of plywood, laminboard, particle board and other panels and boards).

The manufacture of shingles and shakes, beadings and mouldings etc., is classified under group 3222 (Manufacture of builders’ carpentry and joinery). Charcoal burning carried out in the forest is classified under group 1210 (Forestry and related services).

              322       Manufacture of products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials

            3221       Manufacture of veneer sheets; manufacture of plywood, laminboard, particle board
                           and other panels and boards

This group includes the manufacture of veneer sheets thin enough to be used for veneering or making plywood or for other purposes. The sheets may be obtained by sawing, slicing or peeling (rotary cutting) and may be smoothed, dyed, coated or impregnated or reinforced with paper or fabric backings or made in the form of motifs.

It also includes the manufacture of plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood and the manufacture of particle board and fibreboard.

Characteristic of the production of these goods is that they are obtained by using high pressure presses, whether or not in combination with glues.

The production of densified wood is included in this group.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of sliced or peeled wood of a thickness greater than that commonly found in plywood is classified under group 3210 (Sawmilling and planing of wood).

            3222       Manufacture of builders’ carpentry and joinery

This group includes the manufacture of wooden goods intended to be used primarily in the construction industry. The output of these activities consists of a large variety of products such as the following:

- Builders’ carpentry, including beams, rafters, roof struts and similar goods used for structural purposes or in arch supports, scaffoldings or other temporary supports;

- builders’ joinery, including doors, windows, shutters and their frames, whether or not containing metal fittings such as hinges, locks, etc.; stairs, porchwork, railings, etc.; parquet flooring blocks, strips etc., assembled into panels;

- wooden beading and mouldings, shingles and shakes; and

- cellular wood panels, wainscot, built-in cupboards.

The production of recognisable unassembled pieces of these goods is classified under this group.

The installation of self-manufactured carpentry or joinery of wood.

The manufacture of prefabricated buildings, predominantly of wood, is included.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of unassembled wood flooring, including parquet flooring, is classified under group 3210 (Sawmilling and planing of wood).

The manufacture of venetian blinds and of kitchen cabinets, bookcases, wardrobes and other non-standing furniture is classified under group 3229 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials).

            3223       Manufacture of wooden containers

This group includes the manufacture of packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood; cable drums of wood, pallets, box pallets and other loading boards of wood.

The manufacture of barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers’ products and parts of coopers’ products of wood.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of luggage of wood not covered by any other materials is classified under group 3229 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials).

The manufacture of cases of plaiting materials and baskets and other rattan, reed or willow containers is also classified under group 3229.

            3229       Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and
                           plaiting materials

This group includes the manufacture of wood products not elsewhere classified such as - tools, tool bodies, handles and bodies for brooms or brushes; boot or shoe lasts and trees of wood; statuettes and other ornaments of wood; clothes hangers; wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery and cutlery and similar articles of wood; household utensils and kitchenware of wood; non-standing furniture, such as kitchen cabinets, bookcases and wardrobes, and articles of furniture such as coat and hat racks.

The manufacture of wooden spools, caps, bobbins, sewing thread reels and similar articles of turned wood.

The manufacture of other articles of wood not elsewhere classified.

Natural cork processing to obtain products such as debarked or roughly squared cork or cork blocks, sheets, plates or strips.

The manufacture of agglomerated cork.

Manufacture of articles of natural or agglomerated cork.

The manufacture of plaits, plaiting materials and similar products thereof. The manufacture of similar products bound together in parallel strands or woven together in sheet form.

The manufacture of mats, matting or screens.

The manufacture of baskets, wickerwork and other articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from sheets, strands or plaits.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of mats or matting of spun textile materials is classified under group 3122 (Manufacture of carpets and rugs).

The manufacture of luggage or cases of wood covered with another material, e.g. plastic sheeting, is classified under group 3162 (Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness).

The manufacture of footwear and parts of footwear is classified under group 3170 (Manufacture of footwear).

The manufacture of lamps and lights fittings is classified under group 3650 (Manufacture of electric lamps and lighting equipment).

The manufacture of clock cases is classified under group 3760 (Manufacture of watches and clocks).

The manufacture of furniture is classified under group 3910.

The manufacture of imitation jewellery is classified under group 3929 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.).

The manufacture of walking sticks and wooden umbrella handles is also classified under group 3929.

              323       Manufacture of paper and paper products

            3231       Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard

This group includes the manufacture of wood pulp: Mechanical, chemical (dissolving or non-dissolving; bleached, semi-bleached or unbleached) or semi-chemical.

The manufacture of cotton linters pulp.

The manufacture of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic material by mechanical, chemical or semi-chemical processes.

Making pulp from waste paper is included.

The operation of paper mills and manufacture of uncoated or machine coated paper or paperboard in rolls or sheets. The manufacture of newsprint, other printing or writing paper; stock papers intended for conversion into towels, napkins, facial tissues etc., cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; paper used for packaging, as corrugating medium, or in the manufacture of cigarettes. The manufacture of vegetable parchment, greaseproof, tracing or other glazed, transparent or translucent paper.

The manufacture of multiple paper and paperboard.

The manufacture of handmade paper.

The further processing of paper and paperboard producing products such as coated, covered or impregnated paper, crêped or crinkled paper, composite paper and paperboard (e.g. paper laminated with bitumen or other adhesive).

Exclusions:

The manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard is classified under group 3232.

The manufacture of other articles of pulp, paper or paperboard is classified under group 3239. The manufacture of carbon paper, self-copying paper and other copying or transfer paper not in rolls or sheets is classified under group 3239.

The manufacture of abrasive paper is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

The manufacture of sensitised photographic paper is classified under group 3359 (Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.).

The manufacture of coated or impregnated paper in which the coating or impregnation is the main contituent (e.g. paper impregnated with soap) is classified under that group under which the manufacture of the coating or impregnant is classified.

            3232       Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Corrugated paper or paperboard;

- containers of corrugated paper or paperboard;

- folding or setup cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard;

- sacks and bags; and

- other packing containers, including record sleeves, etc.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of envelopes is classified under group 3239 (Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard).

            3239       Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Carbon paper, self-copying paper and other copying or transfer papers in sizes or packings sold to consumers, envelopes, letter cards, correspondence cards or plain postcards, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery;

- toilet paper, handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, serviettes, wallpaper and other paper, paperboard or moulded paper articles found about the house, e.g. trays, dishes, cups, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies, articles of apparel and clothing accessories and other paper articles found on a person;

- filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp;

- other articles of paper, paperboard or moulded paper pulp such as bobbins, spools or caps; filter paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials printed for self-recording apparatus; writing or other graphic papers cut to size or shape or printed, embossed or perforated; gummed or adhesive paper in strips or rolls; labels.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of paper or paperboard in bulk whether in rolls or sheets is classified under group 3231 (Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard).

              324       Publishing

This major group includes publishing whether or not connected with printing. Publishing involves financial, technical, artistic, legal and marketing activities, among others, but these activities are not predominant.

The breakdown into groups is based on the type of printed matter or recorded media published.

Exclusions:

Printing is classified under group 3251.

The reproduction of recorded media is classified under group 3260.

The publishing of motion pictures and video tapes is classified under group 9611 (Motion picture and video production and distribution) and of computer software under group 8620 (Software consultancy and supply).

The preparation and production on a fee or contract basis of master copies for records or audio material are classified under group 9649 (Other recreational activities).

            3241       Publishing of books, brochures, musical books and other publications

This group includes the publishing of books, textbooks, atlases and maps, brochures, pamphlets, musical works and other publications.

            3242       Publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals

This group includes the publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals of a technical or general nature, including trade journals, comics, etc.

            3243       Publishing of recorded media

This group includes the publishing of records and other recorded audio media.

Exclusions:

The publishing of motion pictures and video tapes is classified under group 9611 (Motion picture and video production and distribution) and of computer software under group 8620 (Software consultancy and supply).

            3249       Other publishing

This group includes the publishing of photos, engravings and postcards, timetables, forms, posters, the reproduction of works of art, or other printed matters.

This group also includes all micropublishing.

              325       Printing and service activities related to printing

            3251       Printing

This group includes the printing of newspapers, magazines, periodicals, journals, books, music pamphlets, maps, atlases, posters, playing cards and other material for others on a fee or contract basis, e.g. catalogues on account of machinery producers; postage, revenue stamps or currency on account of governments; books, albums, diaries, business forms etc., on account of stationers.

Printing includes reproducing material by means of duplicating machines, computer controlled reproduction, embossers, photocopiers or thermocopiers.

Printing on clothing, textiles, plastics, metals and glass for others on a fee or contract basis is included.

Exclusions:

The printing of labels of paper or paperboard is classified under group 3239 (Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard).

The publishing of printed matter and printing by publishers is classified under major group 324.

The production of original material by authors, musicians, engineers, architects and others is classified in the industry appropriate to their technical or artistic activity.

Duplicating done as a business service (e.g. in "copyshops") is classified under group 8899 (Other business activities n.e.c.).

            3252       Service activities related to printing

This group includes bookbinding and other work related to bookbinding such as book or paper bronzing, gilding and edging, map and sample mounting.

The production of composed type, prepared printing plates or cylinders, impressed lithographic stones or other impressed media for use in printing in another unit.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of type chests or typefaces are classified under group 3579 (Manufacture of other special purpose machinery).

The production of printing media which have not been impressed is classified under an appropriate group by material.

      326   3260    Reproduction of recorded media

This group includes the reproduction of records, audio, video and computer tapes from master copies, the reproduction of floppy, hard or compact disks, the reproduction of non-customised software and film duplicating.

Exclusions:

The reproduction of printed matter is classified under group 3251 (Printing).

The production on a fee or contract basis of intermediate products such as master records is classified under group 9649 (Other recreational activities).

DIVISION 33: MANUFACTURE OF COKE, REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND NUCLEAR FUEL; MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS; MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS

      331   3310    Manufacture of coke oven products

This group includes the operation of coke ovens mainly for the production of coke or semi-coke from hardcoal and lignite, or retort carbon and residual products such as coal tar or pitch.

The agglomeration of coke.

The manufacture of asphalt materials for road building and other purposes; fuel and igniting briquettes and packaged fuel from purchased coal or lignite.

Exclusions:

The distillation of coal tar is classified under group 3341 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds).

The production of town gas and other manufactured gases such as water gas or producer gas is classified under group 4120 (Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains).

Articles manufactured from asphalt materials such as coal tar pitch is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

Coke ovens which are in gas works are classified under group 4120 (Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains).

Coke ovens located in iron and steel works are classified under group 3510 (Manufacture of basic iron and steel).

The manufacture of fuel and igniting briquettes and packaged fuels by coal and lignite mines is included in group 2100 (Mining of coal and lignite).

              332       Petroleum refineries/synthesisers

This group includes the production of liquid or gaseous fuels (e.g. ethane, butane or propane), illuminating oils, lubricating oils or greases or other products from crude petroleum or bituminous minerals or their fractionation products.

Included is the manufacture or extraction of products such as petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, other petroleum waxes, and residual products such as petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen etc.

The manufacture of compounded and blended lubricating oils and greases from purchased materials other than crude petroleum and oil. Also included is the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases primarily from other organic materials.

Exclusions:

The operation of oil or gas field properties to obtain crude petroleum or natural gas is classified under group 2211  (Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas).

      333   3330    Processing of nuclear fuel

This group includes the extraction of uranium metal from pitchblende or other uraniumbearing ores. The manufacture of alloys, dispersions of mixtures of natural uranium or its compounds.

The manufacture of enriched uranium and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; or alloys, dispersions or mixtures of these compounds.

The manufacture of uranium depleted in U 235 and its compounds, thorium and its compounds; or alloys, dispersions or mixtures of these compounds.

The manufacture of other radioactive elements, isotopes or compounds.

The manufacture of non-irradiated fuel elements for use in nuclear reactors.

              334       Manufacture of basic chemicals

            3341       Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Industrial gases, including elemental gases; liquid or compressed air, acetylene, refrigerant gases, mixed industrial gases, etc.;

- other chemical elements, except base metals, precious metals or radioactive elements, isotopes and compounds for nuclear fuel;

- inorganic acids, except nitric acid;

- alkalis or other inorganic compounds such as inorganic pigments;

- basic organic chemicals: Saturated and unsaturated acyclic and cyclic hydrocarbons, benzene, toluene, xyline and other coal tar or mineral oil distillation products; acyclic alcohols; phenols and phenol-alcohols; methanol and higher alcohols (except ethyl alcohol); ketones or quinones; monocarborylic or poly-carborylic acids, including acetic acid; aminefunction compounds; nitrile-function compounds; or other organic compounds;

- colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin; synthetic organic dyestuffs;

- the extraction of volatile products by the distillation of wood;

- synthetic tanning agents; and

- lyes and other basic chemicals not elsewhere classified.

Exclusions:

The extraction of methane, ethane, butane or propane at a mine is classified under group 2211 (Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas).

The production of ethyl alcohol is classified under group 3051 (Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits; ethyl alcohol production from fermented materials; manufacture of wine).

The production in a petroleum refinery of ethane, butane or propane is classified under major group 332 (Petroleum refineries/synthesisers).

The manufacture of nitrogenous fertilizers and nitrogen compounds is classified under group 3342 (Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds), even though such products may have uses other than as fertilizers.

The manufacture of plastics in primary forms and of synthetic rubber is classified under group 3343.

The manufacture of crude glycerol is classified under group 3354 (Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations).

The manufacture of essential oils is classified under group 3359 (Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.).

            3342       Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds

This group includes the manufacture of straight, mixed, compound or complex nitrogenous, phosphatic or potassic fertilizers.

Included is the manufacture of urea.

Manufacture of products of the nitrogenous fertilizer industry; nitric acid, ammonia, commercial ammonium chloride, nitrates of potassium.

Exclusions:

Guano mining is classified under subgroup 25319 (Other chemical and fertilizer mineral mining).

The manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products is classified under group 3351 (Manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products).

            3343       Manufacture of plastics in primary forms and of synthetic rubber

This group includes the manufacture of plastics in primary form, including polymers of ethylene, polypropylene or other olefins, styrene, vinyl chloride or other halogenated olefins, vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, other vinyl polymers; polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters; polyamides; amino resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes; silicones; petroleum resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones; cellulose and its chemical derivatives; natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid), modified natural polymers such as hardened proteins; or ion exchangers based on the above polymers.

The manufacture of synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary form.

The production of mixtures of synthetic rubber and natural rubber or rubber-like gums (e.g. balata), in primary form.

Exclusions:

The processing of purchased resin or plastic raw materials to produce plastic products, film and sheets, is classified under group 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products).

              335       Manufacture of other chemical products

            3351       Manufacture of pesticides and other agro-chemical products

This group includes the manufacture of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and other agro-chemical products not elsewhere classified.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds is classified under group 3342.

            3352       Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Paints, varnishes, enamels or lacquers;

- prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers and prepared colours, vitrifiable enamels, and glazes, engobes or similar preparations of a kind used in the ceramic, enamelling or glass industry;

- pigments and other colouring matter of a kind used in the manufacture of paints or by artists or other painters;

- mastics, caulking compounds or similar non-refractory filling or surfacing preparations;

- organic composite solvents and thinners not elsewhere classified. The manufacture of prepared paint or varnish removers; and

- printing ink.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of dyes or dyestuffs is classified under group 3341 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds).

The manufacture of pigments such as titanium oxide, compounds of chromium, cadmium or other colour-bearing chemical compounds is also classified under group 3341.

The manufacture of writing and drawing ink is classified under group 3359 (Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.).

            3353       Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Pharmaceutical preparations for human or veterinary use: Generic or proprietary preparations; preparations available to the general public or controlled by the health system; ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders or solutions; botanical products ground, graded, milled or otherwise prepared;

- surgical dressings, medicated wadding, fracture bandages, catgut and other prepared sutures;

- cement used in dentistry; and

- chemical substances used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals: Antibiotics, endocrine products, basic vitamins; opium derivatives; sulpha drugs; serums and plasmas; salicylic acid, its salts and esters; glycosides and vegetable alkaloids; chemically pure sugar etc.

Exclusions:

The packing of pharmaceuticals for own account by wholesalers or retailers is classified under group 6139 (Wholesale trade in other household goods) or 6231 (Retail trade in pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles) and packaging on a fee or contract basis under group 8895 (Packaging activities).

            3354       Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes
                           and toilet preparations

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Soap in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquids, pastes or in other forms; organic surface-active products in like forms; paper, wadding, felt or other material impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent; crude glycerol;

- organic surface-active agents or preparations for use as washing or cleaning preparations;

- tonsorial preparations including shampoos, hair lacquers, waving or straightening preparations; pre-shave, shaving or aftershave preparations or depilatories;

- odoriferous preparations for personal use such as perfumes, cologne water or toilet water;

- beauty or make-up preparations including manicure or pedicure preparations;

- preparations for oral or dental hygiene including denture fixative, pastes and powders;

- other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations not elsewhere classified such as personal deodorants or bath salts;

- polishes and creams for footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar goods in the form of paper, felt, wadding, non-wovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or covered with polishes or creams, scouring pastes or powders;

- artificial waxes and prepared waxes consisting of mixtures of waxes; and

- preparations for perfuming or deodorising rooms.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of separate, chemically defined compounds is classified under group 3341 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds).

The extraction and refining of essential oils are classified under group 3359 (Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.).

The manufacture of candles is classified under group 3929 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.).

            3359       Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Explosives, pyrotechnic products (torches, fire lighters, etc.), propellant powders, other prepared explosives, detonating or safety fuses, caps, fireworks, signalling flares, etc;

- gelatin and gelatin derivatives, glues of animal origin, prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, including adhesives based on rubber or plastics;

- peptones, peptone derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives not elsewhere classified;

- essential oils. Modification by chemical processes (e.g. by oxidation, polymerisation etc.) of oils and fats;

- materials used in the finishing of textiles;

- powders and pastes used in soldering, brazing or welding;

- substances used to pickle metal;

- activated carbon, lubricating oil additives, prepared rubber accelerators, catalysts and other chemical products for industrial use;

- anti-knock preparations, anti-freeze preparations, liquids for hydraulic transmission, composite diagnostic or laboratory reagents, etc.;

- photochemical products, such as photographic plates, films, sensitised paper, other sensitised unexposed materials, and chemical preparations for photographic uses;

- writing and drawing ink;

- prepared unrecorded media for sound recording or similar recording of other phenomena; and

- processed salt.

Exclusions:

In general, the manufacture of chemically defined products in bulk is classified under group 3341 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds).

The manufacture of printing ink is classified under group 3352.

            3360       Manufacture of man-made fibres

This group includes the manufacture of artificial or synthetic filament tow and staple fibres, not carded or combed.

The manufacture of synthetic or artificial filament yarn, whether or not textured, high tenacity, multiple or cabled.

The manufacture of synthetic or artificial nonfilament or strip (e.g. artificial straw).

Exclusions:

The manufacture of yarns of man-made staple is classified under group 3111 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles).

The manufacture of textured, plied, cabled or otherwise processed yarns from filaments, tow, staple or yarn not made in the same unit is also classified under group 3111.

              337       Manufacture of rubber products

            3371       Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres

This group includes the manufacture and retreading of vehicle tyres of rubber, including tyres for equipment or mobile machinery.

The manufacture of pneumatic tyres and solid or cushion tyres.

The manufacture of tyres designed for use on off-road vehicles or equipment such as aircraft or bulldozers, or on toys, furniture or for other uses.

The manufacture of inner tubes for the tyres described above.

The manufacture of tyre parts such as interchangeable tyre treads, or tyre flaps.

The manufacture of "camel-back" strips for retreading tyres.

The rebuilding of tyres. The replacement of tread on used pneumatic tyres.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of tube repair materials is classified under group 3379 (Manufacture of other rubber products).

The repair of punctured tyres is classified under group 6320 (Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles).

The manufacture of rubber footwear is classified under group 3170 (Manufacture of footwear).

            3379       Manufacture of other rubber products

This group includes the manufacture of rubber products not elsewhere classified. The manufacture of semi-finished or finished rubber products; unvulcanised, vulcanised or hard rubber products; products wholly or partly of synthetic or natural rubber or of rubber-like gums.

The wide variety of activities include manufacture of plates, sheets, strips, rods and profile shapes; tubes, pipes and hoses; conveyor or transmission belts or belting; hygienic or pharmaceutical articles; articles of apparel; floor coverings, etc.

Exclusions:

The production of rubber by plantations is classified under group 1111 (Growing of cereals and other crops n.e.c.).

The manufacture of apparel of elastic fabrics is classified under group 3140 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, except fur apparel).

The manufacture of footwear is classified under group 3170.

The manufacture of "camel-back" strips for retreading rubber tyres is classified under group 3371 (Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres).

The manufacture of medical, dental and surgical appliances is classified under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

The manufacture of scientific instruments is classified under group 3742 (Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and for other purposes, except industrial process control equipment).

The manufacture of inflatable rafts or inflatable pleasure boats is classified under group 3842 (Building and repairing of pleasure and sporting boats).

The manufacture of uncovered cellular rubber mattresses is classified under subgroup 39103 (Manufacture of furniture made predominantly of materials other than metal, plastic or concrete).

The manufacture of sports requisites is classified under group 3923 (Manufacture of sports goods).

The manufacture of games and toys is classified under group 3924.

The reclaiming of rubber is classified under group 3952 (Recycling of non-metal waste and scrap n.e.c.).

            3380       Manufacture of plastic products

This group includes the manufacture of plastic products such as plates, sheets, film, foil and strip; tubes, pipes and hoses; hose and pipe fittings; self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes; plastic floor, wall or ceiling coverings in rolls or in the form of tiles; or other primary plastic products.

The manufacture of plastic articles (glassfibre reinforced or not): Sanitary ware, including baths, showers, wash basins, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns etc.; articles for the packing of goods such as bags, sacks, (not made up) boxes, cases, carboys, bottles etc.; tableware, kitchenware and toilet articles; builders’ ware, including doors, windows and their frames, shutters, blinds; and other articles such as headgear, insulating fittings, parts of lamps and light fittings, office or school supplies, articles of apparel, fittings for furniture, coachwork etc., statuettes and other ornamental articles.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of woven fabric of artificial fibre is classified under group 3111 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibre; weaving of textiles).

The manufacture of made-up articles from woven artificial textiles such as sacks and bags is classified under group 3121 (Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel).

The manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like from plastic materials is classified under group 3162 (Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness).

The manufacture of footwear is classified under group 3170.

The manufacture of plaits or wickerwork is classified under group 3229 (Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials).

The manufacture of plastics in primary form is classified under group 3343.

Manufacture of medical, dental and surgical appliances is classified under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

The manufacture of scientific instruments is classified under group 3742 (Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and for other purposes, except industrial process control equipment).

The manufacture of uncovered cellular plastic mattresses is classified under group 3910 (Manufacture of furniture).

The manufacture of sports requisites is classified under group 3923 (Manufacture of sports goods).

The manufacture of games and toys is classified under group 3924.

The manufacture of linoleum and hardsurfaced floor coverings is classified under group 3929 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.).

DIVISION 34: MANUFACTURE OF OTHER NON-METALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS

              341       Manufacture of glass and glass products

This group includes the manufacture of glass in all its forms and articles of glass:

- Glass in bulk and in other states whether or not worked, including sheets, plates, tubes or rods. The manufacture of glass of different chemical composition, including fused quartz and other fused silica. The manufacture of glass of different physical characteristics, including wired, coloured, tinted, toughened or laminated glass.

- glass by casting, drawing, blowing, rolling or by the float process or other processes.

- articles of glass used in construction such as glass blocks; glass containers, including lids and stoppers, glass envelopes, including inners for various vessels; glass kitchenware or tableware and glass used in the toilet, office or other places; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, clock or watch glasses, optical glass and optical glass elements not optically worked, etc.

- glassware used in imitation jewellery (but not made-up imitation jewellery).

- glass fibres (including glass wool) and yarn of glass fibres. The manufacture of non-woven glass fabrics, mats, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of woven fabric of glass yarn is classified under group 3111 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres; weaving of textiles).

The manufacture of plastic products re-inforced with glass fibre is classified under group 3380 (Manufacture of plastic products).

The manufacture of products of glass wool for heat-insulating is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

The manufacture of optical fibre cables made up of individually sheathed fibres is classified under group 3630 (Manufacture of insulated wire and cable) and these made up of not individually sheathed fibres under group 3750 (Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment), respectively.

The manufacture of medical laboratory equipment including syringes, is classified under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

The manufacture of optical elements optically worked is classified under group 3750 (Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment).

The manufacture of glass toys is classified under group 3924 (Manufacture of games and toys).

              342       Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.

            3421       Manufacture of non-structural non-refractory ceramicware

This group includes the manufacture of non-structural non-refractory ceramic articles, including the following:

- Articles of porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, imitation porcelain or common pottery;

- tableware and other articles commonly used for domestic or toilet purposes; the manufacture of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles;

- ceramic laboratory, chemical and industrial goods;

- ceramic sanitary fixtures and other non-structural ceramic articles;

- electrical insulators of ceramics; and

- the manufacture of insulating fittings, for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, of ceramics.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of refractory ceramic goods or ceramic building materials is classified under group 3422 (Manufacture of refractory ceramic products) and group 3423 (Manufacture of structural non-refractory clay and ceramic products), respectively.

The manufacture of artificial teeth is classified under group 3741 (Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances).

The manufacture of toys is classified under group 3924.

The manufacture of imitation jewellery is classified under group 3929 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.).

            3422       Manufacture of refractory ceramic products

This group includes the manufacture of heat-insulating ceramic products made by shaping and subsequently firing siliceous fossil material:

- Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic building materials.

- ceramic products that can withstand the high temperatures encountered in metallurgical operations.

- refractory cements.

- retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, tubes, pipes etc.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of ceramic articles other than refractory products is classified under group 3421 (Manufacture of non-structural non-refractory ceramicware) and group 3423 (Manufacture of structural non-refractory clay and ceramic products).

            3423       Manufacture of structural non-refractory clay and ceramic products

This group includes the manufacture of clay and ceramic building materials such as bricks, floor tiles, roofing tiles and chimney-pots. The manufacture of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings. The manufacture of ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not glazed.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of refractory ceramic products is classified under group 3422.

            3424       Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster

This group includes the manufacture of hydraulic cements, including portland, aluminous slag and superphosphate, whether or not in the form of clinkers.

The manufacture of plaster consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate.

The further processing of lime and gypsum when not performed in conjunction with the extraction is included.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of cement used in dentistry is classified under group 3353 (Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products).

The manufacture of refractory cement is classified under group 3422 (Manufacture of refractory ceramic products).

The manufacture of articles of cement or plaster is classified under group 3425 (Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster).

The mining of lime and gypsum is classified under group 2512 (Limestone and limeworks.)

            3425       Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Concrete, cement or plaster articles for use in construction such as tiles, flagstones, bricks, boards, sheets, panels, pipes and posts;

- other articles of concrete, cement or plaster, e.g. statues, furniture, low and high reliefs, vases, flowerpots, etc.;

- ready-mixed concrete and mortars;

- building materials of vegetable substances (e.g. wood wool, straw, reeds, rushes) agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binder; and

- articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like: Corrugated sheets, other sheets, panels, tiles, tubes, pipes, reservoirs, troughs, basins, sinks, jars, furniture, window frames and other articles.

            3426       Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone

This group includes the cutting, shaping and finishing of stone for use in construction, in cemeteries, on roads, as roofing and in other applications.

Activities carried out on rough stone delivered by quarries.

Exclusions:

Activities carried out by operators of quarries, e.g. the production of rough-cut stone, are classified under group 2519 (Other stone quarrying, including stone crushing and clay and sandpits). The production of millstones, abrasive stones and similar products is classified under group 3429 (Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.).

            3429       Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.

This group includes the manufacture of the following:

- Asbestos yarn and fabric, and articles of asbestos yarn or fabric such as clothing, headgear, footwear, cord, string, paper or felt;

- friction material with a basis of asbestos or other mineral substances or of cellulose whether or not combined with other materials;

- the manufacture of unmounted articles of such friction materials;

- mineral insulating materials; slag wool, rockwool and similar mineral wools, exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and similar heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound absorbing materials;

- products of glass wool for heat-insulating;

- articles of asphalt or of similar material, e.g. coal tar pitch;

- millstones, sharpening or polishing stones and natural or artificial abrasive products, including abrasive powder or grain on a base of textile material, paper, paperboard or other material; and

- articles of other mineral substances not elsewhere classified, including worked mica and articles of mica, of peat, of graphite (other than electrical articles) or of other mineral materials.

Exclusions:

The manufacture of glass wool is classified under group 3411 (Manufacture of glass and glass products).