Key Facts
016399 at a Glance
Code 016399
Official title Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c.
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Ag
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 016399 - Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c.
NIC 016399 classifies post-harvest crop activities 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 016399
10 / 10
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 016399
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Which professionals need this code?
This code typically applies to:
Cultivator, CropBulb Crop CultivatorSolanaceous Crop CultivatorTuber Crop CultivatorWheat Cultivator
Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
PROFESSION 6111.0200
Cultivator, Crop
PROFESSION 6111.1401 Bulb Crop Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.1501 Solanaceous Crop Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.1601 Tuber Crop Cultivator
PROFESSION 6111.0201 Wheat Cultivator
PROFESSION 9211.0100 Ploughman
PROFESSION 9211.0200 Labourer, Agriculture
PROFESSION 9211.0300 Picker (Tobacco)
Practical Summary
What Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c. Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 016399 is the final six-digit endpoint for Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c.. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary cultivation or farm activity matches this title more closely than 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions.
How To Choose
When to Choose 016399 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 016399 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c.. If the activity also includes 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
016301
Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities
016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling
016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions
016304 Sorting, cleaning and cutting of medicinal plants
016305 Retting of jute, flax, coir and similar vegetable textile fibres not associated with their growing
016399
Post-harvest crop activities n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 016399
Does NIC 016399 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 016399 and nearby crop or animal codes?
Compare the dominant revenue activity with 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions. 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 016399 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 016301 Preparation of crops for primary markets by cleaning, trimming, grading, disinfecting and similar activities, 016302 Cotton ginning, cleaning and baling, 016303 Preparation of tobacco leaves under natural conditions, 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 016399?
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
Before you select NIC 016399
NIC 016399 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.