Key Facts
Class 2670 at a Glance
Code 2670
Official title Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section C - Manufacturing
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Class 2670 - Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
NIC Class 2670 covers Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam,...
Hierarchy tree
267001
Manufacture of lenses (other than opthalmic lenses) for optical devices including video camera
267002 Manufacture of still photographic cameras, including film and digital cameras
267003 Manufacture of optical microscopes, binoculars and telescopes, Optics for Spacecraft payload
267099 Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment n.e.c. such as optical mirrors, unrecorded magnetic audio and video tapes, optical disks.
Practical Summary
What Class 2670 Covers
Class 2670 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Used In Practice
Where Class 2670 Is Used
Class 2670 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 Choose
How to Narrow Down From Class 2670
Review every child Sub-class under Class 2670. 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 includes the manufacture of optical instruments and lenses, such as binoculars, microscopes (except electron, proton), telescopes, prisms and lenses (except ophthalmic); the coating or polishing of lenses (except ophthalmic); the mounting of lenses (except ophthalmic) and the manufacture of photographic equipment such as cameras and light meters and the manufacture of. This class excludes - reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 1820 - manufacture of computer and TV projectors, see 263 - manufacture of commercial TV and video cameras, see 264 - manufacture of household-type video cameras, see 265 - manufacture of fire alarms, see 2652 - manufacture of complete equipment using laser components, see manufacturing class by type of machinery (e.g. medical laser equipment, see 267) - manufacture of photocopy machinery, see 2817 - manufacture of ophthalmic goods, see 3250
Common Questions About NIC 2670
Which businesses fall under NIC 2670?
Start here when the business belongs to manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC 2670 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 2670 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 2670?
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.
NIC 2026 guidance
How to move from Class 2670 to the right Sub-class
NIC 2670 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.