NIC 016199 - Support activities for crop production n.e.c
NIC 016199 classifies support activities for crop production n.e.c as a final six-digit cultivation or farm activity under Section A and Division 01. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 016199
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 1.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 016199
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Other supporting activities including agricultural gardening (excluding parks and gardening activities), n.e.c.
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Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
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What Support activities for crop production n.e.c Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 016199 is the final six-digit endpoint for Support activities for crop production n.e.c. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary cultivation or farm activity matches this title more closely than 016101 Agricultural activities on a fee or contract basis (preparation of fields, establishing a crop, treatment of crops, crop spraying, trimming of fruit trees and vines, transplanting of rice, thinning of beets, harvesting, pest control in connection with agriculture etc.), 016102 Operation of agriculture irrigation equipment, 016103 Renting of agricultural machinery with operators and crew.
When to Choose 016199 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 016199 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Support activities for crop production n.e.c. If the activity also includes 016101 Agricultural activities on a fee or contract basis (preparation of fields, establishing a crop, treatment of crops, crop spraying, trimming of fruit trees and vines, transplanting of rice, thinning of beets, harvesting, pest control in connection with agriculture etc.), 016102 Operation of agriculture irrigation equipment, 016103 Renting of agricultural machinery with operators and crew, compare those pages before filing.
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Common Questions About NIC 016199
Does NIC 016199 cover farm-gate production or later trading?
Agriculture Sub-classes normally classify the growing, rearing, forestry or fishery activity itself. Wholesale, retail, storage, processing or export of the same output should be checked under trade, logistics or manufacturing Divisions.
How do I choose between NIC 016199 and nearby crop or animal codes?
Compare the dominant revenue activity with 016101 Agricultural activities on a fee or contract basis (preparation of fields, establishing a crop, treatment of crops, crop spraying, trimming of fruit trees and vines, transplanting of rice, thinning of beets, harvesting, pest control in connection with agriculture etc.), 016102 Operation of agriculture irrigation equipment, 016103 Renting of agricultural machinery with operators and crew. Use the code for the crop, animal, forestry or fishery activity that contributes the largest share of business income.
How do I verify that NIC 016199 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 016101 Agricultural activities on a fee or contract basis (preparation of fields, establishing a crop, treatment of crops, crop spraying, trimming of fruit trees and vines, transplanting of rice, thinning of beets, harvesting, pest control in connection with agriculture etc.), 016102 Operation of agriculture irrigation equipment, 016103 Renting of agricultural machinery with operators and crew, 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 016199?
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.
Before you select NIC 016199
NIC 016199 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.