NIC Class 1020 - Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
NIC Class 1020 covers Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA...
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What Class 1020 Covers
Class 1020 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 3 more. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Class 1020 Is Used
Class 1020 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.
- Udyam and MSME code research
- Company or LLP registration preparation
- Business activity shortlisting before filing
- Internal classification and vendor profiling
How to Narrow Down From Class 1020
Review every child Sub-class under Class 1020. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.
Official note
Class note from the source layer
This class excludes: - processing and preserving of fish on vessels engaged in fishing, see 0311 - processing of whales on land or specialised vessels, see 1010 - production of oils and fats of fish and marine mammals, see 1040 - manufacture of prepared frozen fish dishes, see 1075 - manufacture of fish soups, see 1079
Common Questions About NIC 1020
Which businesses fall under NIC 1020?
Start here when the business belongs to processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 3 more.
Is NIC 1020 a final filing code?
No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.
How do I verify that NIC 1020 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 1020?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
How to move from Class 1020 to the right Sub-class
NIC 1020 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.